Strange PS3 HDMI problem

[NutBucket]

After the latest software update my launch 60gig PS3 doesn't detect proper HDMI settings when connected to my Denon AVR-790 receiver. It works fine when connected directly to the TV. I tried setting the PS3 back to default settings and I also tried a different input on the receiver. No dice. As far as the receiver goes my HTPC is working just fine.

Thoughts? I might just say f it and use an optical cable for sound and route HDMI directly to the TV.

 

[balloonshark]

No expert here but did you set your audio to HDMI in the PS3 settings?

http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/settings/audiooutput.html

If you have more than one connector coming out of the PS3 you may need to enable Audio Multi-Ouput and Audio Input Connector / SCART / AV MULTI.

http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/settings/audiomulti.html
http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/settings/audiooutput.html

You probably need to do this if you go with your plan B. I had to do it as I need audio from all three outputs.

 

[NutBucket]

After resetting to default the first thing the PS3 tries to do is display setup. It prompts me that it has detected a HDMI connection and wants to setup supported resolutions. It basically fails at that point. Works fine if I connect it directly to the TV.

Stupid me, I should really try a different HDMI cable. Would be nice to be a stupid problem.

And like I said, nothing changed aside from a software update. So there's no reason it shouldn't work.

 

[alcoholbob]

I've had the HDMI port go bad/flat out die on 3 PS3s already in the last 6 years. And 4 different receivers I've had eventually developed dead/dying HDMI ports. It's just a terribly designed and unreliable port.

 

[rajanmax]

I hope this information also help me with my HDMI port problem.

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