Problems connecting PS3 to TV

Callandor · Jul 22, 2010, 01:28 AM

Everything is okay, I've followed the manual, the S-Video cables are plugged into "S-Video" on the TV in Red, Yellow and White and I don't know why the TV still won't recognise the PS3 signal. It keeps going "No Signal", the remote control has been lost for the TV, its an HD Viewsonic that is very high spec, I'm thinking of going back to the shop and buying HDMI cables and coming back instead of bothering with S-Video, can anyone shed light on what is happening with my brand new PS3?

Callandor · Jul 22, 2010, 01:31 AM

Found the remote control, trying to see if there's anything I can do to change the situation, the model number on the remote says "Viewsonic RC00136P".

BlueMak · Jul 22, 2010, 02:17 AM

FFS MAN, USE THE HDMI! The difference in picture quality is HUUUUUUUUUGEEEEEEEE.

oh, and congrats on your new PS3.

Tipstaff · Jul 22, 2010, 02:31 AM

If this PS3 has ever been used on a different monitor or TV it could be that the video settings are screwing things up. One thing you could try doing is to reset the video.

First, make sure the PS3 is turned off. Press and hold in the power button. As it powers on you will hear 2 beeps at which point you should release the power button. As well, if you notice something on screen before the 2nd beep release the power button.

Callandor · Jul 22, 2010, 03:41 AM

Okay guys, all is well, I got p'd off and went and got an HDMI cable, tried what you said Tipstaff but it didn't do it. And I've heard also like BlueMak says quality goes up a ton. So got an HDMI cable and during the setup I chose "Automatically choose best HDMI resolution" and now everything is chopped off in the corners. The picture doesen't fit the screen and now in a game like Tekken I can't see everything on the screen making it impossible to start a new game since its menu is in the top left, how do I set the resolution so it fits?

I've tried setting it manually but all you can do is set which resolutions the screen detects, this is driving me insane! And thanks BlueMak, much appreciated.

Edit: It's okay everyone, I fixed the problem, had the TV on the Zoom X1 function so that was my problem, now its time to game non-stop til the sun goes down!!!

Jul 22, 2010, 01:28 AM	#1
Callandor Forged on Dragonmount Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 7,237 Rep Power: 304 System Specs	Problems connecting PS3 to TV Everything is okay, I've followed the manual, the S-Video cables are plugged into "S-Video" on the TV in Red, Yellow and White and I don't know why the TV still won't recognise the PS3 signal. It keeps going "No Signal", the remote control has been lost for the TV, its an HD Viewsonic that is very high spec, I'm thinking of going back to the shop and buying HDMI cables and coming back instead of bothering with S-Video, can anyone shed light on what is happening with my brand new PS3? __________________

Jul 22, 2010, 01:31 AM	Thread Starter #2
Callandor Forged on Dragonmount Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 7,237 Rep Power: 304 System Specs	Re: Problems connecting PS3 to TV Found the remote control, trying to see if there's anything I can do to change the situation, the model number on the remote says "Viewsonic RC00136P". __________________

Jul 22, 2010, 02:17 AM	#3
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,465 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Re: Problems connecting PS3 to TV FFS MAN, USE THE HDMI! The difference in picture quality is HUUUUUUUUUGEEEEEEEE. oh, and congrats on your new PS3. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Jul 22, 2010, 02:31 AM	#4
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 190 System Specs	Re: Problems connecting PS3 to TV If this PS3 has ever been used on a different monitor or TV it could be that the video settings are screwing things up. One thing you could try doing is to reset the video. First, make sure the PS3 is turned off. Press and hold in the power button. As it powers on you will hear 2 beeps at which point you should release the power button. As well, if you notice something on screen before the 2nd beep release the power button. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

Jul 22, 2010, 03:41 AM	Thread Starter #5
Callandor Forged on Dragonmount Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 7,237 Rep Power: 304 System Specs	Re: Problems connecting PS3 to TV Okay guys, all is well, I got p'd off and went and got an HDMI cable, tried what you said Tipstaff but it didn't do it. And I've heard also like BlueMak says quality goes up a ton. So got an HDMI cable and during the setup I chose "Automatically choose best HDMI resolution" and now everything is chopped off in the corners. The picture doesen't fit the screen and now in a game like Tekken I can't see everything on the screen making it impossible to start a new game since its menu is in the top left, how do I set the resolution so it fits? I've tried setting it manually but all you can do is set which resolutions the screen detects, this is driving me insane! And thanks BlueMak, much appreciated. Edit: It's okay everyone, I fixed the problem, had the TV on the Zoom X1 function so that was my problem, now its time to game non-stop til the sun goes down!!! __________________ Last edited by Callandor; Jul 22, 2010 at 03:49 AM.