PS3 Menu Problem:

My PS3 is connected through HDMI to my Yammie RX-V863 receiver and then to my Pio Plasma. The problem I am having is this: When I start up everything (no BD in PS3) I cannot see the PS3 menu screen ( I do hear sound, however). This is a HUGE concern to me. If I pop in a BD, the movie starts right up with no problems. I still however, cannot view the PS3 menu if I stop the movie. This will in the future, obviously cause problems if I need to update the PS3. I will be unable to update, if I can't see the blasted menu!

Any solutions, folks?

Friggin help!!!

[Post edited by wolfen on May 22, 2008]

Maybe you should call these help people. He is a link to them helping some one else make sure to listen to it: http://consumerist.com/consumer/audio/sony-csr-what-no-dust-doesnt-void-your-ps3-warranty-321288.php

But if I were going to only need the menu to update it I know what a pain it can be to send something back to get it fixed. I would just try to see if i could see the menu with a different method of hook up straight to the tv. Since you would be doing this only every few months I would think it easyer than sending it back if something were wrong. But then again it could be something else.

Wolfen, I'm gonna have the same setup as you :p PS3, Yamaha 6180 (practically the same as the 863 you have) and Pioneer plasma.

One thing I would try is another HDMI cable. Also try a different HDMI input on the Yamaha and the TV if it has one.

If all else fails call Sony Playstations tech support and Yamahas also (they have been superb with me in the past).

Let us know what you find out.

[Post edited by Falcon01 on May 22, 2008]

Thanks KungFu.

Falcon,

Thanks for the input.

I've already tried the cable (bought a brand new one, in fact). That did not help. I will most likely contact Sony to find out WTF is going on.

More suggestions are welcome from PS3 owners...

I'll be checking in periodically.

It may be the signal 'communication' between the PS3>to Yamaha>to HDTV. You might want to try this (worth a shot)...

Turn on the power for either the PS3 or Yamaha first, then make sure the HDMI input on the Yamaha is the one for PS3, and -then- turn on your Pioneer plasma's power last, and then select the HDMI input for viewing your PS3's picture (menu).

I had this happen once also, with my new Pioneer plasma and PS3 too (directly input to one of the plasma's 4 HDMI inputs), but after I did the above, the PS3 menu always is visible, even if I change inputs on the plasma afterwards (checking out a TV show for example, and then going back to the HDMI that has the PS3 input).

I simply think it's related to the HDMI 'communication' hand-offs etc.

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[Post edited by Love Hendrix! on May 22, 2008]

If the PS3 is set to auto-detect anything, it will contact your receiver and your TV through HDMI to query these devices' specs during the HDMI sync. If the receiver is capable of any video processing rather than simple pass-through (even if you have it set to passthrough) the receiver itself will usually query the TV for supported resolutions, etc. These devices have to be "on" (obviously) for the query to work. So I'd try turning on your devices in this order, and waiting for each to boot up fully and sync before turning on the next:

1. TV
2. Receiver
3. PS3

There could also be something wrong resolution-wise in your PS3 settings, or the TV is sending it the wrong resolution. I'd go into the PS3 settings, and make sure the correct resolutions and such are set as well.

your resolution is set wrong on the ps3 menu. you are going to have to find a way to navigate the menu without being able to see it, or put it on a different television and do it that way. You should be more careful about what you put your settings to if you don't know what your output actually is.

This fix was found at several different forums, so i assume that is your problem. If not, then sorry about my remark about you being careless with the ps3. Out of the box, it is set to 480p. The problems seem to be occuring with units switched to 1080p, or 1080i, when the tv is 720p or something else.
It could be that your tv is not set to display 1080 somehow,.. OR, it is a p instead of an i or vice versa.
EDIT: apparently there is a secret video setting reset that can be performed by turning off the ps3 and turning it back on using the button on the ps3 console itself.
Perhaps you did this and the tv cannot read 480P? you should always start the ps3 by pressing the ps3 button on the controller.

[Post edited by theprof00 on May 24, 2008]

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Maybe you should call these help people. He is a link to them helping some one else make sure to listen to it: http://consumerist.com/consumer/audio/sony-csr-what-no-dust-doesnt-void-your-ps3-warranty-321288.php

But if I were going to only need the menu to update it I know what a pain it can be to send something back to get it fixed. I would just try to see if i could see the menu with a different method of hook up straight to the tv. Since you would be doing this only every few months I would think it easyer than sending it back if something were wrong. But then again it could be something else.

are you trying to troll or are you actually worried that one day something you neglected and abused will not be held under warranty.
fyi: The dust in that specific machine you linked to caused overheating and warped the motherboard causing a "red ring" effect. Sony released pictures of the unit online and then also replaced his console. He had no right sir, no right. Only a rich kid like himself, who could afford to pay (i think it was) 2000$ to buy the unit via ebay on launch day would think he is entitled to any such replacement. By linking to that case you not only propagate the sony bashing, but look like i fool, though we all know you are far from it. If you are going to be anti-ps3/sony whatever please use grievances that have warranted basis.
Btw: the OP (according to many on numerous forums) probably either has his tv on the wrong settings, doesn't know his tv settings, or set his ps3 to the wrong settings thinking that his tv was something it wasn't. Easy mistake but it's actually kind of humorous to see the coincidence of you posting a topic that also had some form of neglect involved imho.
PS:not that OP is neglectful, but i do believe he changed the default ps3 video settings and either moved the ps3 to another tv or did something else that would have called for an unexpected settings change.

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The problem I am having is this: When I start up everything (no BD in PS3) I cannot see the PS3 menu screen ( I do hear sound, however). This is a HUGE concern to me. If I pop in a BD, the movie starts right up with no problems.

Wolfen,

I thought you said your PS3 ran perfect and you've never had a problem with it?

Sorry, I couldn't resist!