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Title: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: smokin terry on September 21, 2012, 02:06:59 AM
So I just recently bought a ps3 and I'm using a hdmi cord. About every 30 minutes to an hour there is a static or crackling sound that comes up til I go the the system sound settings or I unplug the cord from my tv and plug it back in. I googled the problem and those where some of the solutions. Another solution was to try a better hdmi cord so I bought a new one for $63 and i still hear the sound every 30 minutes or so. I really don't want to spent another (insert stupid amount of $$$ here) just to enjoy my games or movies. I was wondering if anyone here has had the same problem and knew what to do. I am willing to buy another cord I just want to know that it will work.
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: #noided on September 21, 2012, 07:39:47 PM
Air dust out the ports on both the tv and console? And make sure all your settings are correct.
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: tsul25 on September 21, 2012, 08:11:47 PM
An hdmi cord is an hdmi cord. The more expensive ones aren't any better so don't waste your money. What are you actually doing when this sound occurs?
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: BlackJester on September 21, 2012, 09:44:57 PM
Is it on a carpet?  Is there a problem with the ground on the outlet?  Are you using power bars/extension cables? ⚡⚡⚡
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: smokin terry on September 21, 2012, 10:40:19 PM
Quote from: Gummuh on September 21, 2012, 07:39:47 PM
Air dust out the ports on both the tv and console? And make sure all your settings are correct.
Sound settings are on the most basic settings right now. I'll air dust it when I can.
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: smokin terry on September 21, 2012, 10:41:27 PM
Quote from: tsul25 on September 21, 2012, 08:11:47 PM
An hdmi cord is an hdmi cord. The more expensive ones aren't any better so don't waste your money. What are you actually doing when this sound occurs?
Playin a game on disc, one I downloaded or watching blu ray.
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: smokin terry on September 21, 2012, 10:46:12 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on September 21, 2012, 09:44:57 PM
Is it on a carpet?  Is there a problem with the ground on the outlet?  Are you using power bars/extension cables? ⚡⚡⚡
It is on my tv stand. And the hdmi cord is directly from ps3 to tv, and the ps3 I believe is plugged into an power bar.
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: tsul25 on September 21, 2012, 10:58:04 PM
Hmm. My best guess is that it has to do with the sound settings. I'd compare the tv settings to the ps3 settings to see if there are any descrepencies.
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: smokin terry on September 21, 2012, 11:25:27 PM
Quote from: tsul25 on September 21, 2012, 10:58:04 PM
Hmm. My best guess is that it has to do with the sound settings. I'd compare the tv settings to the ps3 settings to see if there are any descrepencies.
I'll look more into the settings.
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: Tumalc on September 24, 2012, 09:27:57 PM
Try a different hdmi input if possible and test. Try a different method of connecting it to your tv, (maybe composite?) if possible and test again. Try a different outlet (run an extensnon cord) and test. The point is make a change and test it out.
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: Tumalc on September 24, 2012, 09:31:14 PM
Forget what I wrote... Google is your friend.
From what I read you have a bad PS3. Hope you bought it new and have the receipt. Good luck.

Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: smokin terry on September 24, 2012, 11:18:54 PM
Both imputs make the noise. And I did buy it new. I'm going to try a few more things. Last time I watched firefly on it it wasn't as loud. But if I can't fix it by the end if this week I'm going to find a number to call an actual person at Sony.
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: Tumalc on September 25, 2012, 04:44:55 PM
Good luck man. Kick ass and take names.
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: smokin terry on October 01, 2012, 02:07:45 AM
Ok so I'm pretty sure that it is my tv. Had my ps3 hooked up to my roommates new tv in the living for a few days and no static sound. Finally was motivated to hook it back up to mine and the noise popped up at about 30 minutes in.

I want to say thank you for everyone's help as well.
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: #noided on October 01, 2012, 11:49:11 AM
Quote from: smokin terry on October 01, 2012, 02:07:45 AM
Ok so I'm pretty sure that it is my tv. Had my ps3 hooked up to my roommates new tv in the living for a few days and no static sound. Finally was motivated to hook it back up to mine and the noise popped up at about 30 minutes in.

I want to say thank you for everyone's help as well.

How old is the tv? Make and model?
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: smokin terry on October 01, 2012, 12:33:00 PM
Quote from: Gummuh on October 01, 2012, 11:49:11 AM
Quote from: smokin terry on October 01, 2012, 02:07:45 AM
Ok so I'm pretty sure that it is my tv. Had my ps3 hooked up to my roommates new tv in the living for a few days and no static sound. Finally was motivated to hook it back up to mine and the noise popped up at about 30 minutes in.

I want to say thank you for everyone's help as well.

How old is the tv? Make and model?
I got it for Christmas I think 2 years ago. It is a 21inch Visio 1080p led. It has 2hdmi ports. Both ports make the sound when I play my playstaion but I don't remember it making that sound for my Xbox. I was going to try my Xbox tonight to see.
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: BlackJester on October 02, 2012, 12:24:25 AM
I have a feeling it's a grounding problem with your power bar and your ps3 is building up a static charge.
Grounding could also be a problem with the tv too, hard to say from here.
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: smokin terry on October 02, 2012, 12:35:38 AM
Quote from: BlackJester on October 02, 2012, 12:24:25 AM
I have a feeling it's a grounding problem with your power bar and your ps3 is building up a static charge.
Grounding could also be a problem with the tv too, hard to say from here.
What would I do to fix that?
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: smokin terry on October 02, 2012, 04:10:32 AM
Just played on my x box for 3 hours and no static/crackling sound.

Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: Greg54js on October 02, 2012, 06:14:04 AM
Quote from: smokin terry on October 02, 2012, 04:10:32 AM
Just played on my x box for 3 hours and no static/crackling sound.
Try just plugging the ps3 directly into the outlet. As jester said it could possibly be the power strip
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: smokin terry on October 08, 2012, 01:37:40 AM
I have my ps3 plugged into an outlet with nothing else. And it has started agian. I have had it in the living room for a while, and I just put it back in my room.  I may put it back in the living room until I get a new tv that I've been wanting.
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: smokin terry on October 08, 2012, 02:43:22 AM
Well after I had the game paused for a little bit it stopped making the sound and I've been playing for a little bit. So I don't know. It's late. Got little sleep over the weekend and have to be up for work in about 6 hours. I'll figure out something tomorrow.

Edit:
I'll figure it out Tuesday since I'm going to the midnight lunch of Dishonored and I'm picking it up 45 minutes away from my house. I see another not so good work week up ahead. Oh well worth it.
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: Rass on October 08, 2012, 01:13:52 PM
Use sick days
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: smokin terry on October 08, 2012, 07:31:59 PM
Quote from: Rass on October 08, 2012, 01:13:52 PM
Use sick days
Nah. I can hadle it. Today was actually a really good day.
Title: Re: Ps3 help. (non mtg related)
Post by: smokin terry on October 08, 2012, 07:34:40 PM
Oh yeah I put in boondock saints to fall asleep to and before I was asleep the sound came back so I have no clue wtf is up. Probably just wait til new tv.