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Playstation 3 potential HDMI output issue

1281 Views 19 Replies 6 Participants Last post by Roger That, Aug 26, 2011

Kbergman

Discussion Starter · Aug 21, 2011

Hey guys, new to the forum...hope someone can help me out.

Got my PS3 connected via hdmi to an Hdmi switch (multiple inputs to one output) connected to an Epson 8350 projector (great buy btw). I just recently noticed when the playstion is on Im starting to get picture issues. Resultion is just fine, no issues there, but every so often (varies from every 5 seconds to every 30 seconds) I'll get flashes on the screen. Multiple horizontal lines flash on the screen, kind of hard to explain just kids hoping you guys know what I'm talking about. They are always toward the bottom half of the screen. I've changed out hdmi cables thinking maybe that was the problem, it still persists. Checked out the switch and moved the hdmis around and still no help. My Comcast box is also connected to the switch and doesn't have any screen issues whatsoever. I've come to the conclusion that it's a problem with the hdmi output of the PS3. Wondering of you guys had any idea to fix or of the playstation has just crapped out. I bought it within a week of it's original release so it's had a long life, just hoping I don't need to go buy a new one.

Thanks,

Kbergman

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Roger That

· #2 · Aug 21, 2011

How long is your HDMI run to your projector?

Kbergman

Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 21, 2011

50 ft..doesn't need to be that long but it was sent free with the projector. As I said before, picture quality is perfect from my cable box with identical setup

Sonies

· #4 · Aug 21, 2011

hey roger, you live in SONO?

thats a cool setup, I have a smaller condo in river north and i am looking to do the same sort of thing

iamkoza

· #5 · Aug 22, 2011

start troubleshooting then... it could be the long hdmi cable run... or it could be the switch. I would first directly connect the projector to the ps3... if the flicker persists, try a shorter HDMI cable. With a nice projector why are you messing around with hdmi switches? Get yourself a receiver!!

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Kbergman

Discussion Starter · #6 · Aug 22, 2011

Well, I've actually been in the market. This is a temporary setup so I can still watch everything I want (splitter was only 15 bucks). You or anyone else have any suggestions for a good not too expensive receiver? Preferably under 200 bucks. Of course it's gotta be able to split my hdmis...I have a current 5.1 setup, but the receiver box is junk and doesn't do any upconverting of any audio sources, so I don't exactly get to take advantage of my surround. Option to add wireless rear speakers would be a plus as well

jayoldschool

· #7 · Aug 22, 2011

If you can, go with a 25 or 35 foot cable. It should make a difference. If you have to stay with the 50, go with a better cable. Monoprice will have everything you need, cheap. I use a 35' to my projector with no issues.

Kbergman

Discussion Starter · #8 · Aug 23, 2011

Thanks, I dunno why I didn't think to do that in the first place. Works fine directly connected. So now what's the next step? Would a powered switch be better?? A receiver work best?? Too much of a pain for me to switch back and forth this HDMI..any ideas anyone

jayoldschool

· #9 · Aug 23, 2011

I think the best deal (in your price range) for a receiver out there right now is the Pioneer VSX-512. Only a bit over 200...

Kbergman

Discussion Starter · #10 · Aug 23, 2011

This receiver doesn't appear to have HDMI features on it...at least the D512 does not, assumed that's what's you were talking about.

jayoldschool

· #11 · Aug 23, 2011

My apologies! VSX-521-K, not 512. Look up the specs, you will be impressed.

Legairre

· #12 · Aug 23, 2011

I've had the same problem with an HDMI switcher and a 20ft cable. Turned out the switcher was limiting my bandwidth. I switched to a switcher with a signal booster and everything is fine now. I needed a 4x2 matrix like this but they have others with boosters. http://www.hdtvsupply.com/hdmi-matrix-switch.html

Kbergman

Discussion Starter · #13 · Aug 23, 2011

Nevermind, new model. VSX-512-K does, reasonably priced too. I know this is off topic from the tread, but I don't know a lot about receivers. The setup I have now has hdmi for video running to my projector and digital optic for sound running from all my devices to the surround sound box. Now will using an amp eliminate my need for optic and run all my sound and video via HDMI? Would be easier that way. More so, do my speakers connect directly to the new receiver or does my existing surround box connect tithe receiver? Stupid questions, but important ones to me.

Thanks

Kbergman

Discussion Starter · #14 · Aug 23, 2011

Thanks Legairre, that was gonna be my first route. My current one is a standalone with no power input or anything. But I'm thinking if I'm gonna spend close to 50 bucks on a good switch I may as well spend 200 and the the receiver route, at least it makes sense to me...and really, who doesn't want better sound anyway??

Kbergman

Discussion Starter · #15 · Aug 23, 2011

My apologies for my second to last post...did not mean to say amp, meant to say receiver..don't want any confusion

iamkoza

· #16 · Aug 23, 2011

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Originally Posted by Kbergman

Nevermind, new model. VSX-512-K does, reasonably priced too. I know this is off topic from the tread, but I don't know a lot about receivers. The setup I have now has hdmi for video running to my projector and digital optic for sound running from all my devices to the surround sound box. Now will using an amp eliminate my need for optic and run all my sound and video via HDMI? Would be easier that way. More so, do my speakers connect directly to the new receiver or does my existing surround box connect tithe receiver? Stupid questions, but important ones to me.

Thanks

Everything would run through your receiver. Sounds like you need to do some quick research on how a basic 5.1 system is setup... google is your friend.

Another thing to consider is the space you are going to put the receiver. You'll want it to be well ventilated so the unit doesn't overheat... again there are a lot of articles that can guide you through the process

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Kbergman

Discussion Starter · #17 · Aug 23, 2011

Thank you I appreciate it

jayoldschool

· #18 · Aug 23, 2011

With the new AVR (Audio Video Receiver) you can get rid of all your optical connections and go HDMI only. You can then take advantage of lossless audio like Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD-MA.

Kbergman

Discussion Starter · #19 · Aug 24, 2011

Awesome, I found one on eBay at a great price (150) gonna have to jump on that.

Roger That

· #20 · Aug 26, 2011

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Originally Posted by Sonies /forum/post/20849504

hey roger, you live in SONO?

thats a cool setup, I have a smaller condo in river north and i am looking to do the same sort of thing

Sorry for the delay.

Yup...I live in SONO. Thanks for the compliment!

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