TV SCREEN STAYS BLACK!

Note: How to reset video output settings
If you are attempting to change to an HDMI cable from a different video cable or if the video output settings do not match those required for the display in use, the screen may stay black. If the screen stays black for more than 30 seconds, you may need to reset the video output settings of the PS3.

To reset video output settings:

1. Turn the PS3 system off by holding the Power button on the front of the console till you see the power light turn red.
2. Then hold the power button on the front of the console for at least five seconds until you hear a second beep to turn the system on again. The video output settings will automatically be reset to the standard resolution.

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HDMI Cable Installation

Interactive Video Tutorial

Click below for an interactive video walkthrough on connecting your PS3 to your television or display device (including HDMI).

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Minimum Requirements

• PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system
• SIXAXISTM wireless controller (and USB cable)
• AC power cord
• HDMI cable1 (sold separately)
• TV or display monitor with HDMI port and capable of displaying picture in HD resolution
• Updated system software installed on your PS3
  Visit PS3 System Software Update to download and install the most recent version.
• TV "Input" or "Video" channel for the HDMI port
  You need to know the TV "Input" or "Video" channel for the HDMI port on your TV. For instance, if your TV has multiple "Input" or "Video" channels, (i.e., "Input 1", "Input 2", "Input 3", etc.), you will need to toggle through each "Input" channel on your TV until you find the correct channel that displays the HDMI picture. This is important to remember, especially if you do not see the HDMI picture after you connect the cable and configure the PS3 settings. Please refer to the TV instruction manual for more information.

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Instructions

1. Before you begin installation:
   • Turn OFF the PS3TM system using the [MAIN POWER] switch (in the back)
   • Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet
   • Turn OFF and unplug the TV
2. Connect one end of the HDMI cable into the [HDMI OUT] port on the back of the PS3 system. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable into the [HDMI Input] port of the TV or display monitor.

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3. Plug in the AC power cord by connecting one end of the AC power cord into the [AC IN] port on the back of the PS3 system and the other end into an electrical outlet.

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4. Press the [MAIN POWER] switch on the rear of the system. A red light should appear on the front of the system indicating power is available.
5. Turn on the PS3 by pressing the touch-sensitive [On/Off button] on the system front. The red light will turn green, indicating the PS3 is now turned on.
   Note: The blue light will also appear on the front of the system if you have a disc inserted.
6. Plug in the TV and turn the power on. The PS3 should detect the HDMI display device automatically. When prompted, "Do you want to output video and audio using HDMI?", select YES and press the alt="X button icon">button. (You may need to press the PS button on the center of the SIXAXISTMcontroller to enable the controller first).
7. The next screen will ask, "Do you want to automatically switch to the optimal setting?" Select YES and press the alt="X button icon">button.
8. On the next screen, the PS3 will display the maximum resolution capable on the display (i.e., 1080p). The screen will display, "Do you accept the setting?" You will have 30 seconds to confirm your answer.2 Select YES and press the alt="X button icon">button to save your settings. You have now completed the HDMI installation.

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My screen is black, why do I not have a picture?
Answer Antenna is not hooked up to television.

• Make sure that the antenna cable is correctly connected to the television. If it doesn't work there appears to be no signal.

Problem is caused by television broadcast

1. Push 'INFO' button.
2. If the screen shows channel number (1, 2, 3, etc) try another channel. Not all channels broadcast at all times.
3. You may have a signal problem. Contact cable provider or local broadcaster regarding the specific channel.

Television is in EXT or SIDE mode, and there is no external source provided, so screen mute (black screen) is activated.

1. Push NEXT SOURCE button on the remote.
2. On the screen appears all sorces.
3. Press the UP button to switch to the TV mode.

If you are using an accessory device (DVD, DVR, or VCR), be sure the device is on and running.
Blank screen when connecting to the accessory (DVD, STB, PC) device via HDMI to HDMI.

Answer

• Make sure the cable is well connected .
• To check which connection is selected, Press the i+ button on the remote control.

1. When you see Blue mute / blank screen and the i+ display does not indicate any video resolution indication then there is no valid signal detected.
   • Make sure the HDMI output of the accessory is valid by changing the video output resolution to a resolution which the TV can handle.
2. When you see a blank screen and the i+ display shows a video resolution indication then the connection is correct.
   • The blank screen is caused by the accessory device and not by the TV.
   • To detect and remedy the problem caused by the accessory device, check the instruction manual of this device.
3. If the problem remains : reselect the HDMI external source input by changing to the other HDMI input and back to the connected HDMI :
   1. Press AV on the remote
   2. Press up and then ok
   3. Press AV again
   4. Press down and ok
   5. The compatibility check process between TV and accessory device will start over again.
4. Reset (switch off and back on) the TV and also reset the accessory device.

Hi pasu, Normally if you can get/program Chs 2 and/or 4 as well the other channels, then Ch 3 should also be programmable. If this is not possible, perhaps you can try to manually program by selecting "03" and add to the memory "+" in some brands/model. If this is still a no go, perhaps you should seek the services of qualified professional since this would apparently be an internal software problem. You can also try a hard/full reset by unplugging the TV from the mains for couple of hours or as prescribed by your TV's user manual. If the TV has Video input features, a possible temporary work around the TV's Ch3 problem is to use the Video1 or the Audio/Video INput of your TV and use an old VCR to connect to your cable box. Remove the coaxial cable from your cable box to your TV and connect it to the RF/TV INput of your VCR. Use a 3 way RCA to RCA connector (usually Yellow, Red & White) to couple the Audio/Video OUTput of the VCR to the Audio/Video INput of the TV. Select Video mode in your TV (so it doesn't matter even if you cannot program Ch3). Power up your VCR, select Ch3 in your VCR's tuner. I assume that to select channels you wish to view, you use a remote and channel selection is done in your cable box. What worries me is "...went to a fuzzy black and white screen..." which is indicative of another fault. Hope this be of some help/idea. Post back how things turn up or should you need further information. Good luck and kind regards.

if the power light comes on but the screen stays black, then your TV might be on the wrong input Channel. for example: you switch inputs when you play games or watch dvds vs. watching regular tv. Try to change the input

Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/laura_08254539050d64db

time to replace the Tv unfortunately

Okay- the three cables (red, white, and yellow) are called RCA plug connectors. They are commonly used to carry audio and video signals.
Plug them into your Xbox according to the color codes- red cable connector to the red socket (jacks); then white to white, and yellow to yellow.
Now connect these leads to the RCA input jacks in the back of your t.v. - maintaining the same color code connections (red to red; white to white, and yellow to yellow)
The RCA input jacks on your t.v. should be labeled with an input number, to distinguish itself from the other inputs, like HDMI, S-Video, and such.
After plugging in your Xbox to the wall outlet or surge strip, turn it on.
Turn your t.v. set on.
With the remote control that came with your t.v. set, open the menu bar, scroll to... and open the "External Output" menu.
You should see a list of [however many] inputs your particular t.v has. Scroll to the input number that the 3 RCA cables are attached to, and press that number as the default video screen.
Exit the prompts and your Xbox video screen should be displayed.

check your input cable

It doesn't do. No can do.Whatever channel you SWITCH ON TO AFTER you started recording be it timer or manual GETS recorded. Whether you switch onto inputs on your TV remote or cable remote IS the one getting recorded.

I had to reset all the channel using the auto program

usually a tv that doesn't "see" video on the S-video will not even "switch" to it.  It just goes to the next Svideo, RCA etc..  
Make sure your cable is not damaged. (on both ends) Does the svideo source and svideo cable work with another tv or video device?
31GT740 Manual From the Manual:   " WHO•INPUT In TV mode, press WHO•INPUT to toggle through the available Video Input channels (VID/SVID and the current channel). In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists.
Using the WHO•INPUT Button Use the WHO•INPUT button to toggle through the available input sources (VID and the current channel) and view the content from the component you have connected to the TV. 1. Press TV to place the remote in TV mode. Make sure that the content from the component is turned ON. 2. Press WHO•INPUT to tune to the available input source and view the component. 3. Press WHO•INPUT again to tune back to the channel you were previously watching.  "
James Mac