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How Do You Change the Video Output on a PS3 When It Cannot Get a Picture?

Changing the video settings of your PlayStation 3 is normally accomplished via the "Display Settings" menu. Occasionally, your PlayStation 3 may have an error and display a blank screen. When nothing is displayed on-screen, this usually means that the PS3 is outputting video through the wrong port. For example, your PS3 may be connected to your television via an HDMI cable, but the PS3 is outputting through the RCA cables. In that scenario, you will see only a blank screen on your television.

Instructions

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  Turn off the PlayStation 3 by pressing the "Power" button until you hear two beeps.
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  Press the "Power" button on the PlayStation 3. Hold down the "Power" button for five seconds. The PlayStation 3 will beep once and start to power on. This display on the PlayStation 3 will have reset itself. At this point, you should now see an image on the screen from the PS3.
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  Click "Settings" then "Display Settings" with your PlayStation 3 controller.
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  Click "Video Output Settings."
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  Choose the proper connection between your television and PlayStation 3. For example, select "HDMI" if you use an HDMI cable. Save the connection settings.

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