Signal problems with HDMI cable, PS3 and HDTV?

PS3/ HDMI sound problems/ TV? Cable? or PS3?

• I have an issue that involves my PS3 and possibly my HDMI cable and the HDMI plug-ins on my TV. I just bought a new HDMI cable because I was getting static on my screen and the connection felt loose. The new cable has fixed that problem but now my PS3 has no sound. In addition, I only get a signal from my PS3 on one of my HDMI plug-ins on my TV. My PS3 has sound and video using the red, white, yellow cord that came with PS3 but I am not happy with my resolution. How can I tell if I need a new HDMI cable, if my TV's plugs are bad, or if it is an issue with my PS3 (it is the older "fat" version)? I do not own any other devices other that my PS3 that is HDMI compatable.

• Answer:

  HDMI is for video AND sound, so don't listen to that other guy. First, do a Video Reset. After you do a Video Reset, if you still can't here sound, then do a Restore Default Settings (this doesn't delete anything, it just resets the PS3). If that doesn't fix your problem, then I would say the issue is with the HDMI cable (assuming you had no audio problems with the previous cable). How to do a Video Reset: With the PS3 in stand by mode (red light on front of the PS3), hold the power button down until you hear two beeps (about 5 seconds). The PS3 will turn on and automatically reset giving you the best settings for the type of TV and cable being used. Always do a Video Reset when you change TVs and/or cables to get the best settings for the PS3, and/or when you can't see an image on the screen. Restore Default Settings: XMB > Settings > System Settings > Restore Default Settings (this doesn't delete anything, but if you have a custom wallpaper/theme, etc., you will have to set it up again).