Quick rundown of my problem(s):
PS3 to TV (through HDMI) = fine

PS3 to TV (through HDMI) + PS3 to receiver (through optical) = flickering (constant) for PS3 games, but 5.1 surround for DVDs/Blurays (and picture is fine)

PS3 to TV (through component) + PS3 to receiver (through optical) = fine

So why does the HDMI with optical not work, but only for PS3 games?
And yes I changed all of the settings on the PS3 to match each output...ie DD 5.1, DTS 5.1, bitstream optical output...etc

Any suggestions???

ive got mine hooked up with HDMI to my tv and optical to my receiver also and i dont have this problem...ive never had this problem...maybe its ur system?

I'm using a Sharp aquos 32" TV. And the receiver is a Yamaha.

What doesn't make sense to me is why the flickering would only occur when playing PS3 games...PS2 games, DVDs and Blurays all work fine.

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Here is the setup I am currently trying to get to work:

PS3 to the TV with HDMI and PS3 to the receiver with optical

Everything EXCEPT PS3 games, is working fine. DVDs and Blurays play 5.1 surround and even PS2 games work fine.

However, PS3 games are flickering in and out, (the audio works fine though)

any suggestions??

I'm using the same set up but don't have any issues.

Have you updated your PS3's firmware at all? It was right around the time of 1.32 when I got my PS3 and I thought I saw there was an update to fix some issue with video out via hdmi and audio out using the optical.

yeah im using 1.51 right now

PS3 to the TV with HDMI and PS3 to the receiver with optical

I have the same configuration, but no issues here. Did you try a different HDMI cable? I have never heard that brand is an issue, but you might just try a different cable (maybe yours is bad?).

Go to sound option and select optical... select only dobly 5.1 and leave the rest uncheck... to see if that fix your issue.

I've given up on using the HDMI cable, and just switched to component. Probably not as good of picture, but my TV doesn't support 1080p anyway, so Its not that big of a deal...

I had this exact same problem, I have a 37 inch Sharp also. I escalated it to Sony's tech support and they claimed they hadn't received any sort of complaints about this. I suggest you call them to report it. My 'fix' was to use component instead.

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I am running this setup to a Mitsu DLP and yamaha receiver and do not have any problems, since you both have sharp TVs it might have to do with that. Maybe try reseting the PS3 and see if that fixes it.

There IS no fix--at least not for now (other than using component cables). I am still convinced it is a Sony issue because if I only use HDMI straight into my Sharp LCD it works just fine for picture and audio, it's just the combo of HDMI + Optical out (with DD, DTS and AAC enabled) to my receiver + Sharp LCD that seems to cause the issue.

EDIT: Also, it displays perfectly fine for me in 1080i (like the main menus and such). It's just when the console switches to 720p (for games) that the problems arise. Again this is not an issue when when using JUST HDMI, just when using HDMI + Optical audio.

Again, PLEASE report this and if the first level support tries to have you do wacky things like disconnect your cable box to your TV (like they did with me) politely ask to speak to a supervisor.

Yeah my 32" sharp also works fine in 1080i (ie Blurays) and even 480i/p (DVDs/PS2 games)...it seems that it only messes up when switching to 720p (ie most PS3 games)

I'm using HDMI (video) + Optical (audio) just fine... I would call Sony.

Yeah I called sony...they told me that they couldn't do anything about it because I'm using a yahama receiver, and its not recognized officially by the PS3 or something stupid like that.

^^Lame...

No no, you need to escalate to a supervisor. The first level tech support is supposed to tell you crap like that. I talked to a third level tech eventually who wasn't a complete idiot.

ahhh this is the same problem im having!! i have a Sharp 37" 43U. I'll have to call Sony and see what they say.

Have you guys thought about calling Sharp customer service? I'm using HDMI to TV and optical to receiver with no problem, as are a lot of other people. The three people in this thread with issues all have Sharps. Maybe there is a Sharp TV firmware update that addresses the issue of video only through HDMI...But, don't blame the PS3 for something that other brands aren't having a problem with...

Well being that the HDMI handshake works perfectly if I only use HDMI, there's no way you are going to convince me this is anything but Sony's glitch.

Well the optical works fine when watching a movie. It's only when I Play a game., so im pretty sure it a PS3 thing. Beside the optical problem everthing else works fine. I'll give them a call and see what they say, Sharp may have some sort of an update.

Working fine here, wish I could help.Using a HP LC3200.

PS3 to LC3200, optical to Harmon Kardon
I only have DTS,5.1 & PCM checked

Well being that the HDMI handshake works perfectly if I only use HDMI, there's no way you are going to convince me this is anything but Sony's glitch.


I have no need to convince you--my setup works fine doing exactly what you are trying to do. ;)

But, I just thought if you were having issues, you might want to talk to both hands doing the handshake. Good luck to ya. Did you ever think that maybe Sharp is aware of the issue and can offer a workaround even if it is a Sony glitch?

Ill have to call them when i have the time. I rather have this issue than some of the other ones going around. I'm going to get a Blu-ray movie this weekend and see how it works.

I had this problem back when i first got my PS3....but I just switched to component to fix it. But now that there is an update to upscale DVDs (but you need HDMI), Im back to square one again.

PS3(HDMI) to TV. TV(Optical) to receiver - this works, but no DD 5.1 (with bitstream or PCM)

PS3(HDMI) to TV. PS3(Optical) to receiver - works fine for everything except 720p (ie games).


I just phoned Sharp. And they said that they havent heard of this issue (yeah right) and said that there is no update...basically told me to phone Sony. And of course Sony says phone Sharp.

I had this problem back when i first got my PS3....but I just switched to component to fix it. But now that there is an update to upscale DVDs (but you need HDMI), Im back to square one again.

PS3(HDMI) to TV. TV(Optical) to receiver - this works, but no DD 5.1 (with bitstream or PCM)

PS3(HDMI) to TV. PS3(Optical) to receiver - works fine for everything except 720p (ie games).


I just phoned Sharp. And they said that they havent heard of this issue (yeah right) and said that there is no update...basically told me to phone Sony. And of course Sony says phone Sharp.

some blu-ray discs require hdmi to display at hi-def res.

huh? my issue isnt with bluray...

huh? my issue isnt with bluray...

but if u have to use component cables for ur gaming, u'd be using them for bluray also unless u switch back and forth for each media type dont u?

When I used component for my gaming (before the 1.8 update), I had no problem playing any game or bluray disk...

But now I need to use HDMI in order to be able to upscale my DVDs. And when I switch from Component to HDMI, I get this flickering problem when playing something in 720p (ie a PS3 game).

When I had a Sharp LC37D43U I had the same problem. Its not quite the same thing, but just enable 5.1 via HDMI audio, then optical out from the Sharp to the receiver. There was something I set in the audio section in the Sharp that got it work..basically putting it in a passthrough mode. The TV would complain for about a second or two saying incompatible audio signal, but I would get the correct sound to the receiver. I was never able to get HDMI and optical working, but on my current TV (Toshiba) it works fine.

Ok, I did that, but Im not getting 5.1 through my speakers...my receiver is only displaying that it is playing PCM. Should the PS3 audio output be Bitstream or Linear PCM?

Set it to bitstream..it works fine for me.

I've got the exact same problem. 37" Sharp Aquos. PS3->TV(HDMI); PS3->Sony Reciever(Optical Out). I get DD5.1 working perfectly for Blu Ray and DVD. When I play any game including demos the screen will flicker. During the flickering the sound is output in DD5.1.

I called Sony and he said call other Sony. They say call Playstation Sony and claim to know nothing about what's going on. I've tried just about every combination of settings I can think of. For now, when I want to play a game, I just uncheck DTS and DD5.1 in the optical output settings and the games will play without flickering. Of course the sound is then output in PCM not in surround sound.

It's very lame. It's especially lame considering I'm using a Sony reciever which I bought new two months after the PS3 release.

The reason I don't consider it a huge deal is because I bought the PS3 for Blu Ray and not games. That's what my 360 is for. It just annoys me that, IMO, the thing is not functioning as I believe I was led to believe it ought to. :rolleyes:

My audio is jacked up too. I'm running HDMI from PS3-TV(samsung 42") and optical from PS3 to Harmen Karden reciever. At the main menu screen there is no chime when navigating around and there is no sound from some demos that I've downloaded.(NHL08, NBA08) Other games(mainly RFOM) have sound but occasionally the sound gets choppy and the cuts out all together for a couple seconds, the comes back clear for 5-10 min at time.

The only way I have found to get sound from every game is to use the component wires. Definately doesn't sound as good as the optical:( It's pathetic how you have to MAKE things work with the PS3. It can't just be easy.