PS3 Blunder

[PUNK em 733]

Here's another snafu...I tried hooking it up to a Samsung 720p HDTV, and I was using the s-video connection. I was in the display settings, and I checked off 720p, and 1080i, then unchecked 1080i and it wento to a TV message saing S-video check cable signal. Now that's I'm trying to hook it up back to mt SD tv via composite, I get audio, but no video.

Anyway I can "reset" the PS3? Thanks.

[CreativeWriter]

Apparantly holding the power button down for longer than normal resets the settings (never tried it)...

[frosty]

First off, 720p can't run through S-video. Component is the lowest quality cable you can use for HD anything. As for a factory settings reset, check the manual.

[xbdestroya]

Apparantly holding the power button down for longer than normal resets the settings (never tried it)...

Just hold the power button during the entire boot process; should take about five seconds - you will hear a beep and all factory default settings will be restored.

[Garfunkel]

why did you use s-video for? only supports 480i.

[Kabbage]

Quick to put the blame on Sony it seems.

Yes, holding down the reset button when starting until you hear the second beep does reset the systems default setting.

*Which I had to figure out when over at the family's house for X-Mas*

[PUNK em 733]

Thanks guys, I already figured ito u8t last night. Just like what was suggested, holding the down the power button for a few secs did the trick.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

it's times like this I like to say, 'Oh oh, so the playstation's stupid...?

haha.

[frosty]

"With all that power, you have to ask yourself... Is the Cell processor smarter than you?"



*think I remembered that classic line right...*

[Delirious]

They dont have an option for you to change the settings other than resetting the system? weak

[frosty]

or you can just switch it back before you unhook from a HD set.

[PUNK em 733]

I will get a hdmi cable soon, I only had an S-vid connection, and wanted to try it out as all I usually use is a composite. I had no idea about s-vid no supporting 720p.

I'm getting a 32" Sharp Aquos soon, the Samsung is my brother's.

[8_Bit]

The thread title "PS3 Blunder" should be replaced. Perhaps "User Error" would be a more accurate title.

[masteratt]

You know that boring looking think that looks like a book that comes with your PS3?

It's called a Users Manual which if read with care will tell you everything your PS3 is capable of.

[PUNK em 733]

I'm sure someone will get on that right away.

I read the manual, and unless I missed it there was nothing about my problem.