Help me set up my PS3
 

Just finally got around to doing it, and I have no picture. Pretty sure this is an HDMI thing. But before doing crazy stuff, I wondered if anyone else has run into this and whether or not you have to first set it up to display via hdmi, etc.

Any help would be appreciated.

you need to set the ps3 to use hdmi out by using the composite (yellow) rca first

No you certainly do not. I have only ever had my HDMI hooked up from my PS3 and set up right out of the box that way.

Yeah, I put the PS3 straight into the TV via HDMI and no issues as well...

Me THREE!!! :lol:

(...or did I have to select it from the menu? Oh, I can't remember! http://www.fastlanehw.com/forums/ima...es/redface.gif )

When are you gonna ask some simple questions? :mad:

-THEEK! :eek:

So....no help then. :lol:

Anyone have it hooked up via a switcher? I am using a monoprice switcher.

My PS3 didn't work with the 5x1 monoprice switcher with remote. Which are you using?

Hey Mallet Man! :up:

I know you're not talking to me but I'm using my monoprice x3 switcher w/remote and it works GREAT! :up:

Even though my KDS50A2000 has 2 HDMI inputs, I'm using one for the switcher and the other one for a 5 changer HDMI Sony I bought a while back for watchin' some SD's when I get lazy. :lol:

I've got my Cable Box on #1, the PS3 on #2, and my XA1 on #3.

-THEEK! :eek:

Hey Dave!

From the settings menu on the PS3 it says something like, 'BD/DVD Settings', then when I click it, it opens a sub menu that says, 'BD/DVD Video Output Format (HDMI)', and mine says 'Automatic', so it should just 'work'.

It takes a few seconds for it to KICK IN.

(Mine does anyway...)

Hope this helps.

BTW: ISN'T IT B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L???

:lol:

-Paul

I had my PS3 connected with component cables first, and then I connected the HDMI cable. While in component, I adjusted the settings to display using HDMI, and simply just switched my TV from comp, to HDMI. I don't think my PS3 came set up, out of the box, to HDMI.

:eek:

I didn't use component cables, but just plugged the HDMI cable in and BAMMM!!! I got a picture.

Okay, I bypassed the switcher, so that must be the problem. A problem I don't want to have. Anyone know how to get rid of this problem? It is the 5xhdmi monoprice. My new receiver that is coming has 2 hdmi in and one out, so that may be the work around, but I have the same issue with my Dish vip622. If I am not on the switch for it, it will blank out and I have to do a hard reset. That is a recent devlopment since a firmware upgrade.

Found this doing a little googling
After the update loads, I'll try that.

No dice. Doesn't work from the #5 spot. :grunt:

I suppose I will wait until my receiver shows up and see it is will work directly plugged into that. I will still have the dish vip622 issue, though, but since it came from an update, I am hoping it will go away with an update. Wish like hell there was something less tempermental than hdmi. I sure don't understand why a switch would ever be a problem.

Dave, sounds like you have the same switcher I tried. I couldn't get the PS3 to work on any port, although trying all of the ports couldn't hurt.

My KDL-40V2500 also has two HDMI inputs. I've got my cable box on a DVI->HDMI switch running to input 1, and then my PS3/HD-A1 hooked up to input 2, and I switch the HDMI cable between the two devices. I run my 360 on component input 1, and my Wii on component input 2. My PS2 goes off the S-Video component. I'm planning on getting an HDMI-enabled receiver for my birthday, so that should alleviate my switching problems.

So what was your solution?

Just tried it on every port and no luck. This is quite annoying. :mad:

I sent back my switcher for a refund. :lol:

I now just use a single HDMI cable that runs from the input to either my PS3 or my HD-A1. I switch the cable to the hardware I need when I need it. I know, it's a hassle to get up for two seconds and physically move a cable, but somehow I manage. ;)

Once I get an HDMI receiver, I'll use that for switching.

That would be a serious pain with the way I am set up, unfortunately. Not to mention that it would defeat the purpose of getting a universal remote.

Hopefully the new receiver takes care of the situation.

Dave this is what you get for getting a 5 way switch and not having 5 HDMI capable devices. H8.

H8?

(Hummer? :confused: )

So what happened, Dave?

Did ya get it working yet or what?

I am exchanging emails at a rate of 1 per day with monoprice. My receiver has shipped, so I am waiting on that as well.

Well if its any comfort, I have mine hooked up through my reciever with an HDMI to DVI cord and I had no problem so you should have no issues. The only thing that sucks is that my reciever only has 2 inputs and I need 3. Oh well, I just switch out my A1 and cable box when needed (but that is a pita).

Hey FvsD! :up:

Long time no blab!

(...and if ya don't respond to this post, it'll be even longer! :lol: )

Hey! Ya still livin' behind my house on the hill? I haven't been around since I moved onto my houseboat.

But seriously, folks...

Why not just use a HDMI switcher?

I seriously (& even sincerely) don't understand all the problems folks are having with the switchers.

I just plugged mine in and it worked. I even (just last night) switched all the HDMI cables around to different inputs and they all worked.

At least one of the monoprice HDMI switchers is known to have problems with the PS3. And I presume that if it's difficult for Dave to switch cables, it would be equally difficult to use a manual switcher.

Monoprice just confirmed that this switcher has issues with the PS3 depending on the TV it is hooked up to. They offered to exchange it with a 4x1 switch they have started making that hasn't had any issues. Fantastic service. Hopefully this solves all the problems, and it is even remote controlled so it will work with the universal remote.

:banana:

That's good news. Monoprice gets better and better every day.

dave - which receiver did you end up buying?

Yeah, I have the 3x1 w/remote and never had a problem with it.

Sean at monoprice was very nice to me.

Glad you're finally, almost, just about, any day now, able to actually use your PS3. :lol:

I thought about getting the switcher, but the wife gives dirty looks when I mention anything related to the HT lately (even as cheap as they can be had on monoprice)... I cant blame her, and I dont mind switching the cord as with my set-up at this point its actually really easy. I probably will get a switch though when I finally figure out a solution to all my damn cords.

The Yamaha RXV661. It is scheduled to be delivered next Tuesday.

Yes, when I first got my PS3, I HAD to use something other then HDMI to do the set up. In fact I updated firmware before switching to HDMI. Then everything worked perfect.

I'm usin the monoprice 5 X 1 switcher. I bought mine about a week before there new 4 X 1 came out. After reading about the switcher, I hooked the ps3 into port 5. I have never had a problem. I'm using a HD70 projector. Other things on the switcher are an an old Voom box for OTA HD and Bravo D1.

No problems using my 880 on everything!

BTW, I stack my components, but of course you cannot stack anything on top of the PS3 due to design. However it also can stand on vertical. So I have it that way right now and it works well!

Finally watched my first show, Casino Royale. What a butthole....everyone else knows how to play, but Bond continueally splashes the pot. :lol:

Anyway, I will say that it starts up a lot nicer than the A1. Got the remote, but after playing with the controller, that would have been fine.


880 remote is online, but I need to get use to it. Too many control screens for each device.

New receiver is good, but -30 on my old volume was much louder than -30 on this one. Not a big deal, as it is plenty loud, but the Spinal Tap in me is pissed.

Thinking of getting an HDMI switch from monoprice and since there's a wealth of experience in here, I just want to confirm that you guys are having success with the HS-41AO model (product 2721). It's the only 4x1 I see and has the latest revision version so I assume it is, but just want to make sure.

I have mine, but haven't had time to hook it up. I will be this weekend for sure.