PlayStation PS3 Support Question
PlayStation PS3 Support Question
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Question posted by alanjordan18 on November 30th, 2011
Original 60g Ps3 Shutdown During Movie Play. Will Not Restart Green,yellow,red
original 60g PS3 I was watching a movie system just cut off. Pressed the power button green light came on then flashed yellow then turned red and began flashing red and shutdown. Removed power to unit reconnected same result. Tried switch on back of unit with same result. Is there any fix for this?
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Answer #1: Posted by Gazzerrulez on December 3rd, 2011 6:55 PM
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i had the same problem with my old ps3 (why i sold it) but its the laser most likely or somethings on the component board has come loose. if you send it away (may be a service charge) then it should only take a day to fix. or you can look on www.youtube.com for advise on how to do it you'rself
Related PlayStation PS3 Manual Pages
Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
...basic hardware operations.
• User's Guide (http://manuals.playstation.net/document/)
This online document is supplied with the system sold in the UK only)
2
Friends
Chatting and exchanging messages
Network
Connecting to the Internet
Game
Playing games
Video
Playing video
Music
Playing music
Photo
Displaying images
Settings
Adjusting PS3™ system settings
Users
Selecting users to log...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
playback will display the options menu. Select an item using the up or 2 down button.
3
Press the button to select on-screen categories/items
PS button:
Displays the Home Menu Turns the system on/off
Home Menu
Category
Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar)
The PS3™ system includes a user interface called the "Home Menu".
1
Select a category using the left...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 4
In this case, turn off the system ( page 13) and leave it to a location with good ...red and green. Notice
Do not place the system in the vertical position. Set as the lens) may lead to excessive dust or cigarette smoke.
Dust build-up . Doing so may cause the system to overheat and may cause the system to match the position of the system
Disc slot Power button Vent Eject button...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
...check which video mode is supported. Screens showing the difference in high-quality video with minimal flickering.
*2 The video output setting on the PS3™ system
The PS3™ ...Video mode *1
1080p
1080i
720p
576p
576i *2
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9 4:3
16:9 4:3
*1 This number indicates the number of the system software. Page 10
m
Step 4: Connect the AC Power...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
Select a cable to be played, some video modes may not be supported. *2 The video output setting on the system will display as "Standard (PAL)". Getting started
Setting up the PS3™ system
Video output cable types
The resolution displayed on the TV varies depending on the input connectors on the TV and the type of TV...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
... have made all other than the HDMI Cable to enjoy digital-quality video and audio with other types of picture quality. The picture will be displayed.
If this happens, turn off the system and then turn it on again by touching the power button on the system.
Connecting with minimal loss of cables
Connect cables...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 10
... correct type for your TV is connected to the PS3™ system directly.
For details on (power indicator is equipped with an HDMI input connector, use a video output cable of cords or cables that is lit green). Doing so may cause heat build-up the PS3™ system
Connecting with the system, as an AV...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 11
... up the PS3™ system
Step 4: Connect the AC Power Cord
Connect the AC Power Cord. Step 5: Perform initial setup of the system software
After turning on the system, perform initial setup.
1 Turn on the TV. 2 Turn on the TV screen.
11
Power button
Power indicator The power indicator turns green and the picture is displayed on the MAIN POWER switch.
MAIN POWER switch...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 13
Power button
Power indicator status
Solid green Flashing green Solid red Off
System turned on the system rear.
When the message "Turn off
Power indicator
2 Press the PS button of the Wireless Controller.
Using the system button
1 Touch the power button. Turning off using the MAIN POWER switch on System turning off System off (in standby mode) MAIN POWER switch off the system." ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
... used with another PS3™ system, the pairing with the original system is lit solid green).
All of the...turn off , the port indicators on (when the power indicator is lit solid green).
• When a paired controller is used with another system.
• If the controller or the system is turned off and the assigned number will be cleared.
Press the PS button. If you turn...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
...; The controller can be connected or disconnected while the controller and the system are turned on (power indicator is lit green), connect the controller to the system using a USB Cable. The battery has plenty...level is between
10°C - 30°C.
Battery charge level
If you press and hold down the PS button for more than two seconds, you can use it wirelessly, the controller's ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
Ejecting a disc
Stop playback, and then touch the eject button. Eject button
Eject indicator
Depending on how to quit games, see "Playing games" ( page 19).
Insert the disc with the label side facing up.
16
Playback begins. 05 Basic operations Playing content
Blu-ray Disc (BD)/DVD/CD
1 Insert the disc. Hint For instructions on the disc...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 17
...press the button. CF access indicator SD Memory Card access indicator Memory Stick™ access indicator
Press the media in the Home Menu.
Press the CF eject button. When the access indicator is displayed.
Basic operations
Playing... of playable content is flashing, do not remove the storage media or turn off the system.
17
An icon is not flashing, and then eject...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 18
...turn off the system while data is displayed in the Photo category). • Depending on the storage media, only a subset of playable content is displayed. File formats that can be played...press the
A list of the folders on the media may be connected while the system is turned... will be played or viewed on the PS3™ system... USB device. Basic operations
Playing content
USB devices
You can...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
...; After quitting a game: Press the PS button when the Home Menu is displayed.
Press the PS button for use is saved on this system. Switching analog mode
When playing PlayStation®2/PlayStation® format software, you must create internal memory cards ( page 20). Switch to the supported controller number.*
*You cannot assign controller port 2-D using the PS3™ system...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
... Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or Memory Card. Step 1: Create an internal memory card. Step 1: Create an internal memory card
1 Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under
the Home Menu, and then press the button.
(Game) in the internal slot on the hard disk instead of a MEMORY CARD slot on the PlayStation®2 or PlayStation® console.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 21
... data to copy is
displayed.
21
Using saved data on a Memory Card (8MB) (for
PlayStation®2) or a Memory Card is displayed.
Game
Playing games
Step 2: Assign a slot
1 Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under
the Home Menu, and then press the button.
(Game) in
2 Connect the Memory Card Adaptor to the system.
3 Insert the memory card that...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
...the Internet using an Ethernet Cable.
A router is necessary if a PC and the PS3™ system will be terminated is a device that the Internet connection will be connected...environment. Hint
A router is displayed, select "Yes", and then press the button.
3 Select "Wired Connection", and then press the right button.
When a message stating that enables multiple devices to be connected to...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 27
... not displaying the menu
Hints • An Internet connection is turned on. Basic operations of the Internet browser
Directional buttons Right stick L1 button START button
button
Move the pointer to a link
Scroll in the Home
Menu, and then press the button. Creating a PLAYSTATION®Network account
By creating a PLAYSTATION®Network account, you can enjoy chatting under (Friends...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
... contained in some game discs. If an update is cancelled before completion, the system software may become damaged, and the system may require servicing or exchange.
• During an update, the power button on the content, you can update using the update data saved on updates, visit http://eu.playstation.com/ps3. Update using storage...
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