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Problem for Sony Playstation 3 (PS3) Console
Playstation 3 Flickers when set to 1080P
I have a new LG Full HD 1080P LCD TV. When I turn on the PS3 and its set to 1080P output,through a good quality HDMI cable, the screen randomly flickers (snow effect) even when playing games or DVD's. you can also hear it clicking and cutting out through the surround sound. If its set to 1080i it seems to go away! Also when watching a DVD the sound sometimes sounds robotic (digital & distorted) and out of time with the picture. I'm struggling to workout whether its the PS3 or the tv, sometimes it seems if the tv audio setting is set to CINEMA, CLEAR VOICE etc it starts it. The TV model is 42LG70YD. Any help would be great.
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Oct 05, 2008
- Thanks for your help Jaketasnake, but unfortunately it didn't fix it. I tried a whole heap of rewiring options also, but nothing seems to stop the flicker. I contacted LG and they were aware of the problems with flicker and strange audio in their later model tv's, and believe it is a communication problem between the PS3 and the tv. At least I'm not the only one with the problem. They have no fix for it at the moment. It does seem to stop when the display output of the PS3 is set to 1080i. This may have to do for the time being. Once again thanks for your efforts. Cheers Chappo007Jan 10, 2009
- DILROHE, What else would you like to know about my flicker problem?Jan 29, 2009
- Dilrohe, Yes I still have to flicker problem after the update. Thanks mate. I've tryed to turn off the 1080i and have only the 1080p enabled but it still doesn't fix it......Clarification Request
Posted by housedl69 on Jun 15, 2009
any update on this problem?
Posted by Ryan_Zman on Jan 23, 2009
Do you still have the problem and if so have you tried it since the 2.60 update from PS3?
Same Problem
Apr 16, 2009
- I just recently bought an LG TV (just yesterday) and I am getting the same flickering on 1080p with my PS3. I thought it was because my PS3 is a first gen and this is the first time the HDMI port has been used. So i cleaned the port out with some alcohol swags and that didn't fix a thing. 1080i is also fine. - bigworm303Mar 31, 2009
- Exact same tv and problems.Just put it in HDMI 3 .but when you play does ur crosshair for example flicker and move and kinda go fuzzy when u there are fast movements ?Its getting me angry- Guest
Mar 19, 2009
- same problem, with a brand new sony bravia xbr8 55"..and there is a huge lag issue too, in hdmi. The time between the push of a button and the actual visual representation of it on the tv is huge..
when i set it to 1080i the flickering image problem is gone but then the lag issue seems to become worse..
i dont know what to do.. maybe ill just hook up my ps3 to the old small tv =/- Guest
Mar 07, 2009
- I can confirm with my setup that using component cables works fine on 1080p. bye bye hdmi for me. - astraeMar 06, 2009
- I have the same problem, but I have the Toshiba 40RV525U.... Please help!!! - adamrubyBest Solution
posted on Jan 11, 2009
I did some further research. I updated my firmware for TV(samsung) to the latest. This did not resolve the problem. Then I changed the hdmi ports. what I found is that the problem(ofcourse only with 1080p) is seen in the first 3 hdmi ports on tv, BUT NOT at HDMI 4 port. That may be our TEMPORARY SOLUTION. but not a final solution.
In samsung LNxxA650 series, HDMI 4 is at the side, not in the same zone as other 3 in the back. so, it's hardware implement may be little different.
So, does it mean it's been all TV's fault? no, not necessarily. The ports 1,2,3 are working good with blue-ray disk videos with 1080p. How is that possible? So, well, for one, I think PS3 itself could use different ways (integrated chip vs embedded firmware OS ) for launching xmb vs running blue-ray videos. If it is a handshake issue, then PS3 has to resolve; I will also call samsung and launch an investigation. For them, All ports should behave the same. period.
Suggestion: As for other TV brands, try with other ports and check. Otherwise, update firmware/call TV technician. please launch complaints at TV so, that they realize that they need work together to with SONY folks to get this resolved.
In samsung LNxxA650 series, HDMI 4 is at the side, not in the same zone as other 3 in the back. so, it's hardware implement may be little different.
So, does it mean it's been all TV's fault? no, not necessarily. The ports 1,2,3 are working good with blue-ray disk videos with 1080p. How is that possible? So, well, for one, I think PS3 itself could use different ways (integrated chip vs embedded firmware OS ) for launching xmb vs running blue-ray videos. If it is a handshake issue, then PS3 has to resolve; I will also call samsung and launch an investigation. For them, All ports should behave the same. period.
Suggestion: As for other TV brands, try with other ports and check. Otherwise, update firmware/call TV technician. please launch complaints at TV so, that they realize that they need work together to with SONY folks to get this resolved.
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Solution #2
posted on Jan 11, 2009
I took my PS3 back to the store today and exchanged it. I plugged in the new PS3 and had the same issue I was having previously. I then went through the process of trying different cables/HDMI port combinations again. The problem was resolved using HDMI4 and the Rocketfish 8ft HDMI cable. This combination did not work with the first PS3. That leads me to believe the problem is definitely with the PS3 and not the TV. I know this isn't a solution for every situation here but, hopefully someone can use it.
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Jan 11, 2009
- I think we have a winner! My TV is setup the same way. Ports 1-3 are in the rear and 4 is on the side!! There has to be some relationship here because my solution and junglekng's are virtually the same. Although my original PS3 did not work on any port with any of my cables. Still, I believe Sony knows something that they're not sharing via Tech Support!Yes
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Solution #3
posted on Dec 14, 2008
I just got off of the phone with Sony. Here is the deal; HDMI and the PS3 are not a good fit. Evidently there are known issues with 1080p and HDMI and the HDMI cable companies are fully aware of it. I was able to set and select 1080p via the PS3 component cables with no issues. No flickering screen and a true 1080p picture. Go dust off your component cables all. Component is an older technology but it is also a more stable one and you have more control of your colors with them. Hope you kept your receipts for those expenssive HDMI cables. :-)
In my opinion sending audio and video through the same cable always seemed like a bad idea. I am sending sound via fiber and video via component.
In my opinion sending audio and video through the same cable always seemed like a bad idea. I am sending sound via fiber and video via component.
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Solution #4
posted on Jan 14, 2009
I bought a ps3 last week and connected it to my samsung ln46a650 side hmdi4 port and when I set the resolution on ps3 to 1080p I ran into the flicker issue.
Now it is gone after I connected it to hdmi3 and then changing the 120Mhz setting to high.
I have tested various combinations switching off both the TV and PS3 and switched back on both at the same time and at different times and tried couple of DVD's which were having the flicker problem when connected to hdmi4 and fortunately cannot reproduce the flicker problem.
Now it is gone after I connected it to hdmi3 and then changing the 120Mhz setting to high.
I have tested various combinations switching off both the TV and PS3 and switched back on both at the same time and at different times and tried couple of DVD's which were having the flicker problem when connected to hdmi4 and fortunately cannot reproduce the flicker problem.
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Solution #5
posted on Dec 28, 2008
First, make sure you have all the necessary firmware updates.
Then, try component cables instead of HDMI. You won't notice any degredation in terms of picture quality, and it cuts out the "handshake" issues that some TVs have with PS3s.
Then, try component cables instead of HDMI. You won't notice any degredation in terms of picture quality, and it cuts out the "handshake" issues that some TVs have with PS3s.
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Solution #6
posted on Dec 14, 2008
You will not get 1080p for movies though only games as it is a licensing issue also no dvd upconverion is allowed over component.
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Solution #7
posted on Oct 02, 2008
Hey there it seems that you are having trouble with your Playstation 3 and your LG HDTV. By the sound of it i believe your Playstation 3 is to blame. What happens sometimes is that your Console has to send the signals in a way that your TV can understand but there are instances where the PS3 will just send out an flickering image with sound. a very no technical solution for your problem is while you have your ps3 and TV on unplug the hdmi cable for about five seconds and connect it back again usually that will solve the problem. The reason why that happens is because of content protection. Let me know how that works
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Solution #9
posted on Oct 20, 2009
If it doesnt flicker while playing bluray, but only flickers in xmb, than my guess is your cables... if your hdtv is capable of accepting 1080p/24hz signals for bluray movies from the ps3, than it uses a lot less bandwidth than 60/120/240hz or whatever your tv is capable of displaying. This leads to weather you are using category 1 or 2 hdmi cables. Category 1 is only tested up to 75mhz or 720p/1080i while Category 2 is tested up to 340mhz, 1080p or more (for future technology).
Try using hdmi cables that is category 2 certified. You can find them at monocables.com,
Try using hdmi cables that is category 2 certified. You can find them at monocables.com,
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Solution #10
posted on Sep 27, 2009
Beleive it or not I have the same tv (42LG70YD) and I too have that stupid snowy effect as well as a triple effect. Now I've rang LG and they made me send it to their "authorised service center" 2 times and it didn't fix the problem. What happened at the service center was that they changed the "main total assembly" of the tv and did a software update on the tv. They did this the first time and the second time. Now they're giving me a brand new tv (a different model as well because i dont want the same model).
That's the solution, I know its going to be a bit of an effort but yeah trust me on this. Change that TV if you still have the manufactures warranty.
I dont know if you have noticed, there is also a triple effect on my tv. To find out if there is one on yours as well, you need to have something fly across the scree. This can be when watching cricket. When the ball is hit and the camera goes from side to side, it will create a triple effect. Same thing when im playing FIFA on ps3. When i do a very fast shot or when the keeper does a goal kick, after the goal kick pause the game and go to instant replay and inspect the ball. It will kind of go blurry. I have a video of it doing it on call of duty 4. my email is golive31@live.com if you send me an email with just only your email address i will send you the video so you can see what i mean.
BOTTOM LINE: CONTACT LG AND SAY MATE, MY TV IS STUFFED AND I WANT A NEW ONE.
That's the solution, I know its going to be a bit of an effort but yeah trust me on this. Change that TV if you still have the manufactures warranty.
I dont know if you have noticed, there is also a triple effect on my tv. To find out if there is one on yours as well, you need to have something fly across the scree. This can be when watching cricket. When the ball is hit and the camera goes from side to side, it will create a triple effect. Same thing when im playing FIFA on ps3. When i do a very fast shot or when the keeper does a goal kick, after the goal kick pause the game and go to instant replay and inspect the ball. It will kind of go blurry. I have a video of it doing it on call of duty 4. my email is golive31@live.com if you send me an email with just only your email address i will send you the video so you can see what i mean.
BOTTOM LINE: CONTACT LG AND SAY MATE, MY TV IS STUFFED AND I WANT A NEW ONE.
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Solution #11
posted on Feb 16, 2009
I had the same problem with my 47lg70. recieving static flicker in the xmd menu system and while watching BR and DVD but strangely not in video games. Followed sony's advice first by disconnecting my coaxial connection first to my tv, then all together. I had noticed a reduction in the flicker. Then by taking the advice on this fourm switched HDMI ports from the back 3 to the 4th on the side, LAWLERCOPTERS it worked no flicker none wtf sony wtf! i knew i should have got a 360
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Comment by james_maclac, posted on Mar 04, 2009
The flicker/snowstorm problem when playing game, watching a dvd and when in menu function, seems to resolve when not running 1080p. Go to Display Settings....HDMI and Custom to access resolution choice.
Comment by astrae, posted on Mar 04, 2009
I have a similar problem with an LG 42LG53GR. On 1080p i get a snowy effect in the background of the menus and while watching dvd's. Blu rays seem to play ok. One thing I have noticed is when in the PS3 menus the tv shows the signal as 1080P 50Hz, playing Blu ray movie it shows as 1080p 24Hz.
I occasionaly get a white flicker as well which basically covers the whole bottom half of the screen. (on 1080i and p)
I've ordered a component cable and see how that goes. Haven't contacted PS3 support yet.
I occasionaly get a white flicker as well which basically covers the whole bottom half of the screen. (on 1080i and p)
I've ordered a component cable and see how that goes. Haven't contacted PS3 support yet.
Comment by zenoran, posted on Feb 26, 2009
I have the same problem... I haven't used my ps3 in a few months and just turned it on and did the update and now I have the flicker problem. Exact same symptoms as what I'm reading online but no one seems to have a solution. It ONLY happens on 1080p... 1080i is fine... I called tech support and they said they aren't aware of the issue but the only way to get it resolved is to send it in. So, they're sending me a replacement box and I get to wait 2 weeks for it to come back. :(
Comment by Ryan_Zman, posted on Feb 16, 2009
sethmeisterg,
Yes, I have the LN46A650 and have the same problem. The 4th side port is the onlp fix I can find to use 1080p. Blu-ray works great on the other 3 ports in 1080p but nothing else seems to work in 1080p on those ports.
*--> If you or any one else finds a solution to this 1080p problem please let us know! Thanks!
Yes, I have the LN46A650 and have the same problem. The 4th side port is the onlp fix I can find to use 1080p. Blu-ray works great on the other 3 ports in 1080p but nothing else seems to work in 1080p on those ports.
*--> If you or any one else finds a solution to this 1080p problem please let us know! Thanks!
Comment by sethmeisterg, posted on Feb 14, 2009
I just got a Samsung LN52A850 and initially connected my PS3 (bought around July, 2008 in a MGS4 pack) to HDMI3 (on the back panel). I didn't have any problems...until today (about a week later). I started seeing brief flashes of snow and audio "static" when the PS3 was in 1080p mode. No problem at all viewing BluRays in 1080p (just watched House Bunny in 1080p without a problem). I was really scared that it was a TV problem, but thankfully I found this thread.
The good news: I tried HDMI4 (on the left side of the TV) and am not seeing the flickering anymore. I would *love* to know the root cause of this problem!
The good news: I tried HDMI4 (on the left side of the TV) and am not seeing the flickering anymore. I would *love* to know the root cause of this problem!
Comment by Ryan_Zman, posted on Jan 14, 2009
As I thought, there was no easy way to disable 480i when using the hdmi for the ps3.
But the side port is working god for now. I have had it set to 1080p for a while and also have yellow Dog 6.1 installed in 1080p.
But the side port is working god for now. I have had it set to 1080p for a while and also have yellow Dog 6.1 installed in 1080p.
Comment by Ryan_Zman, posted on Jan 13, 2009
Just contacted Samsung for my LN46A650 and they said to disable the 480i on the PS3. I am going to try this but if I remember the PS3 wont let you un-check the 480i box but I might be wrong. I will let you all know.
Also, I plugged the PS3 into the side hdmi port on my tv and 1080p seemed to work great last night but I did not try it for very long. No idea why this would fix it but it seems to be a temporary fix.
Also, I plugged the PS3 into the side hdmi port on my tv and 1080p seemed to work great last night but I did not try it for very long. No idea why this would fix it but it seems to be a temporary fix.
Comment by junglekng, posted on Jan 11, 2009
HyperRon, You are right. Actually the solution I described earlier (remove 1080i from list of resolutions) did not resolve. The problem still persits but in a different way.
Every 5 Sec, I see my screen display going BLACK. This happens at start page,XMB, internet browser except while playing blue ray disks. It definately is not HDMI, HDCP handshakes(which happen at start)since its taking 1080p from blueray correctly.I believe that this is a firmware bug with this model. May be from core OS display routines.
Here is what I have.
firmware: 2.53 (may be I should not have updated to this version).
Model - CECCHL01 (from serial no) 80GB
Seriously, Sony Tech Supports SUCKS! I think they are just trained only on how to tell customers to unplug cables, and everything and reset/restart systems. The person is asking me to use component cables., Well, duh,!!...do you think we are fools using HDMI?OH..morons....Wait till I get a good lawyer for a class action lawsuit!
Every 5 Sec, I see my screen display going BLACK. This happens at start page,XMB, internet browser except while playing blue ray disks. It definately is not HDMI, HDCP handshakes(which happen at start)since its taking 1080p from blueray correctly.I believe that this is a firmware bug with this model. May be from core OS display routines.
Here is what I have.
firmware: 2.53 (may be I should not have updated to this version).
Model - CECCHL01 (from serial no) 80GB
Seriously, Sony Tech Supports SUCKS! I think they are just trained only on how to tell customers to unplug cables, and everything and reset/restart systems. The person is asking me to use component cables., Well, duh,!!...do you think we are fools using HDMI?OH..morons....Wait till I get a good lawyer for a class action lawsuit!
Comment by HyperRon, posted on Jan 11, 2009
I tried setting the display settings to everything but 1080i and I still have the issue. I have an LG LCD (52LG70) and LG's tech support swears it's the PS3 since it will play blu ray movies at 1080p without any issues. Sony finally told me there's probably something wrong with my PS3 and to take it back to the store. They told me this after almost 2 hours of testing/resetting/changing cables. So, I'm going to take it back tomorrow.
I tried the following cables:
Rocketfish PS3 8 ft HDMI
Monster PS3 HDMI
Phillips HDMI
Premium brand HDMI from HHGregg
I tried the following cables:
Rocketfish PS3 8 ft HDMI
Monster PS3 HDMI
Phillips HDMI
Premium brand HDMI from HHGregg
Comment by junglekng, posted on Jan 10, 2009
I had the same problem. Samsung LNA52650 (1080p) with ps3.
But I have found a temporary solution. You can select the display settings from PS3 menu as follows -- 480p, 720p, and 1080p only (no 1080i) . This solved the issue. I see no flickering. But, not having 1080i means we need to switch whenever any game/video/ etc comes in that max resolution.
I am thinking it is a software/firmware issue that sony should release an update for. suprisingly, the tech support does not even acknowledge that they know/aware of this issue/received complaints from anyone.
Frankly. Sony Tech support is the worst.
Please update if that sol works for anyone.
Jungleking
But I have found a temporary solution. You can select the display settings from PS3 menu as follows -- 480p, 720p, and 1080p only (no 1080i) . This solved the issue. I see no flickering. But, not having 1080i means we need to switch whenever any game/video/ etc comes in that max resolution.
I am thinking it is a software/firmware issue that sony should release an update for. suprisingly, the tech support does not even acknowledge that they know/aware of this issue/received complaints from anyone.
Frankly. Sony Tech support is the worst.
Please update if that sol works for anyone.
Jungleking
Comment by craigmeakin, posted on Jan 07, 2009
i have the same problem, i have a 42 " LG, as everyone else has stated on 1080p i get snowy and flickers, whilst blue-ray DVD is playing i get great quality as you would expect but no problems, it just flickers and snowy on the start up screen when i switch my ps3 on. which is highly annoying, but putting the output setting to 1080I the quality is the very same has the 1080 P, the Blu-Ray are the same, i don't lose sound or quality of picture go down at all... it's just the same.
but if i thought the 1080I wasn't has good i would just switch the 1080P when playing games and Blue-Rays. but it doesn't seem to me that it's any different in quality or sound!!!
but if i thought the 1080I wasn't has good i would just switch the 1080P when playing games and Blue-Rays. but it doesn't seem to me that it's any different in quality or sound!!!
Comment by Ryan_Zman, posted on Jan 05, 2009
Same *** all others, Have a LN46A650 Samsung and a NEW PS3 from sonystyle.com (1/3/09) connected through a 6ft Monoprice HDMI cable. 1080p does not work at all or maybe for 2 mins at most. 1080i works great!
I played a Blu-ray when my PS3 was set to 1080i and my tv said the BD was playing at 1080p? So guess I will just run 1080i until SONY fixes the problem!
I played a Blu-ray when my PS3 was set to 1080i and my tv said the BD was playing at 1080p? So guess I will just run 1080i until SONY fixes the problem!
Comment by gangemcs, posted on Jan 04, 2009
I have exactly the same problem with my 42" 1080p LG TV and the PS3. It flashes when I select 1080p and the resolution BUT is fine with 1080i.
If you have any solution to this annoying problem then please email me at gangemcs at gmail.com
Thanks,
Chris
If you have any solution to this annoying problem then please email me at gangemcs at gmail.com
Thanks,
Chris
Comment by masouds428, posted on Jan 04, 2009
I have the same problem, although I did not try switching to 1080i, I mean c'mon, I want the FULL HD experience. I have the 32LG70, which is the same TV, only 10 inches smaller. I'm using my PS3 with a MediaBridge HDMI cable, and I get constant flickering on the TV, and its not the cable or the TV since I'm using a cable for my Xbox 360 as well. I sent an e-mail to the LG customer service, and I am waiting for a reply. The live chat ould have been helpful, but they are offline right now. Please help!
Comment by nikoo83, posted on Dec 28, 2008
I have a similar issue, but with a JVC LCD 42S90 HDTV. 1080i: perfect. But when PS3 is set to 1080p, the screen flickers. Suggestions are very welcome.
Comment by HyperRon, posted on Dec 27, 2008
I have the same issue. I originally had a monster ps3 HDMI cable but, replaced it with the rocketfish cable the other poster suggested and still have the issue. I've tried 4 different cables and everyone has the same problem.
Comment by Obsieian254, posted on Dec 24, 2008
I had the same problem with my brand new LG 1080 42" screen tv, I bought a cheap HDMI cable phillips brand and had the same flickering while trying to play the blu ray or while in the menu. I went and bought another brand HDMI cable Rocketfish HDMI Digital Audio/Video Gaming Cable for PlayStation 3 and it cleared up the whole problem for me. I dont know if its just a fluke but no more flickering just perfect picture. This wasn't the most expensive cable it was 65$ here in the states, so maybe if it worked for me it might work for you guys
Comment by E-N-I-G-M-A, posted on Dec 14, 2008
Following on and in response to the solution 3 posted....
I havelooked at component cables and all my investigations tell me thatwhilst component cables can carry a 1080p signal, the actual connectionpoints (AV points) will not pass through anything greater than 1080i.
So really hooking up a component cable is same as setting the HDMI output to 1080i, which works fine anyway.
Thecurrent workaround I am using is to go to the HDMI settings, turn on1080p when i want it.... and if the confirmation screen is flickering,click back, then select it again. After a couple of goes it willpresent a picture the is stable, and remains so for watching blue-ray1080p movies, or playing 1080p games.
However when you exit backto the XMB menu or restart the system, it generally starts flickeringagain (and set it back to 1080i until I want 1080p again)
I havealso posted my issue on the PS3 forums and have had some responses...all of which don't resolve this issue - link attached for reference.
http://community.eu.playstation.com/playstationeu/board/message?board.id=bANZ_announcements_help&thread.id=1285
I havelooked at component cables and all my investigations tell me thatwhilst component cables can carry a 1080p signal, the actual connectionpoints (AV points) will not pass through anything greater than 1080i.
So really hooking up a component cable is same as setting the HDMI output to 1080i, which works fine anyway.
Thecurrent workaround I am using is to go to the HDMI settings, turn on1080p when i want it.... and if the confirmation screen is flickering,click back, then select it again. After a couple of goes it willpresent a picture the is stable, and remains so for watching blue-ray1080p movies, or playing 1080p games.
However when you exit backto the XMB menu or restart the system, it generally starts flickeringagain (and set it back to 1080i until I want 1080p again)
I havealso posted my issue on the PS3 forums and have had some responses...all of which don't resolve this issue - link attached for reference.
http://community.eu.playstation.com/playstationeu/board/message?board.id=bANZ_announcements_help&thread.id=1285
Comment by E-N-I-G-M-A, posted on Dec 14, 2008
Following on and in response to the solution 3 posted....
I have looked at component cables and all my investigations tell me that whilst component cables can carry a 1080p signal, the actual connection points (AV points) will not pass through anything greater than 1080i.
So really hooking up a component cable is same as setting the HDMI output to 1080i, which works fine anyway.
The current workaround I am using is to go to the HDMI settings, turn on 1080p when i want it.... and if the confirmation screen is flickering, click back, then select it again. After a couple of goes it will present a picture the is stable, and remains so for watching blue-ray 1080p movies, or playing 1080p games.
However when you exit back to the XMB menu or restart the system, it generally starts flickering again (and set it back to 1080i until I want 1080p again)
I have also posted my issue on the PS3 forums and have had some responses... all of which don't resolve this issue - link attached for reference.
http://community.eu.playstation.com/playstationeu/board/message?board.id=bANZ_announcements_help&thread.id=1285
I have looked at component cables and all my investigations tell me that whilst component cables can carry a 1080p signal, the actual connection points (AV points) will not pass through anything greater than 1080i.
So really hooking up a component cable is same as setting the HDMI output to 1080i, which works fine anyway.
The current workaround I am using is to go to the HDMI settings, turn on 1080p when i want it.... and if the confirmation screen is flickering, click back, then select it again. After a couple of goes it will present a picture the is stable, and remains so for watching blue-ray 1080p movies, or playing 1080p games.
However when you exit back to the XMB menu or restart the system, it generally starts flickering again (and set it back to 1080i until I want 1080p again)
I have also posted my issue on the PS3 forums and have had some responses... all of which don't resolve this issue - link attached for reference.
http://community.eu.playstation.com/playstationeu/board/message?board.id=bANZ_announcements_help&thread.id=1285
Comment by vino42, posted on Dec 14, 2008
I also have this same problem. Using high end HDMI cable (Monster Ultra 800). Brand new LG 60 inch plasma w/1080p capabilities and have the same results on my LG 42 inch plasma. When I set to 1080p on the setup screen the test display screen looks snowy with a green color and flickers and sound pops and cracks. 1080i works perfect. I have yet to meet someone that has true 1080p working properly. This has to be a PS3 issue.
Comment by tkimdds, posted on Dec 01, 2008
I have the exact same problem. 1080i works fine but the menu screen on the PS3 flickers on occasion when 1080p is used. I've bought a Monster HDMI cable and the problem seemed to decrease a bit but it still exists.
Comment by stentme1, posted on Nov 28, 2008
snow on 1080p not 1080i with sony large lcd display. expensive professional HDMI cables. any ideas?
Comment by Guest, posted on Nov 06, 2008
Same problem here.And its really annoying
Comment by E-N-I-G-M-A, posted on Oct 14, 2008
I also have a new LG HDTV (47LG70yd) and have the exact same experience - got TV in early September 2008.
I have tested with new cables (3-4 HDMI cables of varying quality), a different Ps3 hooked to my tele (same problem), my ps3 on a mates Bravia HDTV (no problems). I have also tried everything the LG techo's suggest, including turning off the 'tru-motion', connecting with AV cables first then manually changing to HDMI.... nothing has worked for more than a few minutes, and as soon as the PS3 is powered down, it will re-occur when turned back on.
I have had the TV replaced initially when i first reported it, and LG techo's come with a software update for the tv later.... all to no effect.
Only happens on 1080p setting... all lower resolutions work fine.
PS3 support tried telling me my TV wasn't full HD (rubbish it definitely is), and from looking on net and own research it seems to be a HDCP handshake issue (I hope i got the acronym right ... I'm not expert)
The only fix I have at the moment, is to remove the HDMI cable, wait a few secs and plug it back in .... 50/50 it works, but as soon as you enter a game/movie and return to the XMB menu, it happens again. Also if you reboot the ps3 it will come back.
It is frustrating to spend so much money on a HDTV to have it not work as expected, and both Sony and LG seem unable to say definitively what the issue is, or how they are going to fix it.... and get impression it isn't a high-priority for either :/
SUMMARY OF MY ISSUE: Snow and flickering when 1080p resolution is set. Occasional sound drop out. At worst screen will go blank for a few seconds and return. Mainly on XMB menu, but have experienced a flicker about once every few minutes when watching a blue-ray movie, but not to the extent it happens on the XMB menu.
I have tested with new cables (3-4 HDMI cables of varying quality), a different Ps3 hooked to my tele (same problem), my ps3 on a mates Bravia HDTV (no problems). I have also tried everything the LG techo's suggest, including turning off the 'tru-motion', connecting with AV cables first then manually changing to HDMI.... nothing has worked for more than a few minutes, and as soon as the PS3 is powered down, it will re-occur when turned back on.
I have had the TV replaced initially when i first reported it, and LG techo's come with a software update for the tv later.... all to no effect.
Only happens on 1080p setting... all lower resolutions work fine.
PS3 support tried telling me my TV wasn't full HD (rubbish it definitely is), and from looking on net and own research it seems to be a HDCP handshake issue (I hope i got the acronym right ... I'm not expert)
The only fix I have at the moment, is to remove the HDMI cable, wait a few secs and plug it back in .... 50/50 it works, but as soon as you enter a game/movie and return to the XMB menu, it happens again. Also if you reboot the ps3 it will come back.
It is frustrating to spend so much money on a HDTV to have it not work as expected, and both Sony and LG seem unable to say definitively what the issue is, or how they are going to fix it.... and get impression it isn't a high-priority for either :/
SUMMARY OF MY ISSUE: Snow and flickering when 1080p resolution is set. Occasional sound drop out. At worst screen will go blank for a few seconds and return. Mainly on XMB menu, but have experienced a flicker about once every few minutes when watching a blue-ray movie, but not to the extent it happens on the XMB menu.
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