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wah chai
post Dec 10 2010, 12:29 AM

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hi all, i got audio question to ask. i got altec lansing 2.1 speaker and lcd monitor with audio in & out . supported hdmi too. speaker only have 1 audio hole and i plug in the other end to my lcd monitor audio in or out also no sound from speaker. anyone can guide me ?
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post Dec 10 2010, 09:17 PM

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QUOTE(sjn hassan @ Dec 10 2010, 07:50 PM)

try to check the setting at AUDIO..i'm using same setup as your's IF i use a monitor..it's DELL 24"..connect with HDMI. audio out take from the monitor

check setting audio at ps3 or monitor? i using monitor 24" viewsonic vx2433wm. i set my ps3 sound to hdmi but sound out from monitor. i want sound out from my speaker. pls refer my picture


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post Dec 10 2010, 10:47 PM

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ok, then how about audio output setting in ps3 ? hdmi or audio input connector/scart/av multi ?
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post Dec 10 2010, 10:57 PM

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i just settled it. thx smile.gif
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post Dec 11 2010, 12:26 AM

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QUOTE(hewtwok @ Dec 10 2010, 10:50 PM)
noob Q

if i plug hdmi cable fr ps3 to tv...it will have video+audio out from tv rite? i dont have to use another external speaker rite?
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yes, in ps3..audio output setting..set to hdmi. it should have sound out from ur tv. if still no sound, try check ur tv setting and adjust any setting if need. afterthat should be ok and sound from ur tv
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post Dec 11 2010, 12:30 AM

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hi all,

i have 2 noob questions to ask. my ps3 it's 80gb version.

1) what is the correct way to turn off the console? power button or in xmb?
2) what is the maximum hours turn ps3 on or play games? not until console temperature hot or hardware burn
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post Dec 14 2010, 09:32 PM

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hi all, i want ask if ps3 always hang in xmb or hang after loading game for a while..is it that's count as a problem ? do i need to reformat ps3? if need to reformat then the games play before still can replay again? pls help. tq

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post Dec 15 2010, 08:00 PM

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QUOTE(wah chai @ Dec 14 2010, 09:32 PM)
hi all, i want ask if ps3 always hang in xmb or hang after loading game for a while..is it that's count as a problem ? do i need to reformat ps3? if need to reformat then the games play before still can replay again? pls help. tq
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anyone can tell me ps3 always hang in xmb or hang after loading game for a while..is it that's count as a problem ? if yes, what is the cause? tq
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post Dec 19 2010, 01:24 AM

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just now my 2 game saves have problem after 2 days i didn't play that 2 games. before this my ps3 keep hang/freeze in xmb or loading games. i suspects my ps3 hard drive problem but i can't confirm because it's still working
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post Dec 19 2010, 01:34 AM

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QUOTE(SSJBen @ Dec 19 2010, 01:31 AM)
To test, download some demos or play some games that are directly from your HDD.
If you face issues... yea, HDD problem.
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i see.ok . will try. thx smile.gif
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post Dec 19 2010, 09:49 PM

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my games save always spoil/corrupted after 1-2 or few days and i need delete old games save then i need replay games start from beginning. it's already few times and i getting fed up. i really want to test is it hdd problem. downloading demo game fron psn to test my hdd. 1gb demo. need to wait.................
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post Dec 20 2010, 07:46 PM

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QUOTE(SSJBen @ Dec 19 2010, 01:31 AM)
To test, download some demos or play some games that are directly from your HDD.
If you face issues... yea, HDD problem.
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i already tried download a game demo and that demo game everythings seems ok but it still sometimes hang in xmb or loading game time. save game data may corrupted again. i really want to know is it hdd problem. if yes then i will buy and change. most game shop need left ps3 1-2 weeks for check/repair. i 1 day didn't play ps3 also like half dead tongue.gif
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post Dec 20 2010, 08:00 PM

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QUOTE(dark_heart07 @ Dec 20 2010, 07:57 PM)
u can replaced it urself.just youtube for the tut and no need to send to shop.
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hi, i know but i need confirm is it confirm hdd problem because i don't want waste money smile.gif
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post Dec 20 2010, 08:11 PM

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QUOTE(dark_heart07 @ Dec 20 2010, 08:09 PM)
try run in save mode and rebuilt/reformat hdd.if the prob still happen maybe ur hdd need to be change.
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save mode ? rebuilt ? how? i already reformat hdd. it's less freeze but game save data 1-3 days corrupted once
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post Jan 3 2011, 09:13 PM

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hi all,

i planning upgrade my fat ps3 to slim. i want ask if i backup save games in my old fat ps3, will i able to use/play it after restore backup in new slim ps3 ?
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post Jan 3 2011, 09:28 PM

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QUOTE(Gaia34 @ Jan 3 2011, 09:16 PM)
Lolz just use the ps3 data transfer utility... tongue.gif
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mind to explain more detail on that ? is it just save data on thumb drive and copy to new ps3 ?
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post Jan 3 2011, 10:15 PM

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QUOTE(dark_heart07 @ Jan 3 2011, 10:01 PM)
use the data transfer utility in system setting.u need to connect both ps3 using ethernet cable.
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ic.that mean i can't sell my old fat ps3 1st. if i backup save games in my old fat ps3 and restore backup save games in new slim ps3 is it useable ?
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post Jan 5 2011, 07:27 PM

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i tried backup and restore. after restore my games save not useable. that means even i backup on my old fat ps3 and restore on new slim ps3 ..game save also not useable
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post Jan 5 2011, 07:36 PM

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QUOTE(shahreza2000 @ Jan 5 2011, 07:31 PM)
using data transfer or backup utility?

have u deactivate your psn accounts on old ps3?
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backup utility. i didn't deactivate my old psn accounts on old ps3. i just format it. is it need deactive my psn account on old fat ps3 1st then i only can use my save games on new slim ps3 ? hehe

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