PS3 noob - 2407WFP display issue

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Hi Guys,

Bit confused with the issue Im getting so hoping someone can confirm what Ive done is correct...

Trying to connect it to 2407WFP A04 via a DVI-HDMI cable from ukhdmi (sure thats not a competitor) with the sound sent via optical to my Z5400 receiver.

Ive ensured its still trying to display via HDMI and that its using at max 720p (I know the 2407WFP can do 1080p, but the TV downstairs supports 1080i) and just left sound via HDMI for now...

The 2407WFP is only picking up coloured noise when its on DVI-D and I just cant work out what else I should do. I think the cable is broken, but then I dont think it would display anything (when I unplug it from the PS3 the monitor realises and goes to power save so it must be picking up something). Not sure how to test it without going out and buying another one - do high street shops do DVI-HDMI cables or adapters?

I know this has been asked but looking at older threads no ones gone into specifics what needs to be done on the PS3 so I dont know if Ive missed something obvious...

TIA

ps3ud0 :cool:
 
OK tried putting it back to default as above but still the same...

I did notice this though - when telling the PS3 to switch off when it did the monitor went into power save and then a second later went to standby. That definitely says to me its picking up a signal.

Since I know the PS3 works on the HDMI as Ive put it on the downstairs HDTV and that the DVI socket works on the monitor (I am right in thinking the 2407WFP A04 is fully HDCP compliant?) its got to be the cable...

Ill try and get a (overpriced) temporary replacement from the usual suspects tomorrow...

Thanks

ps3ud0 :cool:
 
OK Im going to try the whole 576p and 1080p idea. Ive tried connecting the PS3 at both 720p and 1080i but not at the others (the HDTV isnt FullHD) so maybe forcing it to 1080p might help.

I was hoping someone here had a Dell 2407 and PS3 connected so I could check - think its worth posting in the monitor section?

ps3ud0 :cool:
 
I really dont know - tried what I can on the PS3 I think. 1080p setting just makes the monitor display 'change source to 1920x1200 60Hz' message just like 1080i did.

Resetting it so it beeps eventually brings back the coloured noise/snow which every so often is dispersed by red vertical blocks...

All 2407WFP as far as I can tell support HDCP (which I cant see kicking in until a BD is played)

Im stumped :(

Hopefully a different cable will help tomorrow. I want an excuse to move to a 32" FullHD LCD anyway for both PC and PS3 - this just expedites it.

I was going to get the Sony 32W4000 for £600 but What Hi-fi and Vision just did a supertest and a Phillips and Samsung came out better so re-looking at that decision...

ps3ud0 :cool:
 
Yeah I looked before I posted but there were quite a few posts just arguing if the 2407WFP supported HDCP that I thought Id ask here as I cant see it being a rare setup...

I definitely think its the cable as I jsut cant see how the connectors arent working when they do using them in the standard setup - either that or Im a retard and missed a simple setting...

ps3ud0 :cool:
 
Cheers Ill give that a go later - I guess that means I cant get 1080i/1080p working since my monitor refuses to accept the signal and gives me a message - the snow only happens on 720p...

ps3ud0 :cool:
 
What issues did you see? Im trying to understand where it actually use HDCP as I thought it would only be related to BDs or maybe playing games, but not from switching it on and the menus...

As Type_R had the same snow issue Im hoping Ive just got an obtuse monitor :p

ps3ud0 :cool:
 
Ive only got a HDMI HDTV downstairs as an output - no other monitor Ive got would support HDCP AFAIK.

Guess calling Dell on Monday, though I dont think this monitor is in warranty anymore :/

ps3ud0 :cool:
 
Erm a keyboard or mouse is an input device, a monitor is an output, just like a printer. The signal outputs from the PS3 to the monitor ;):p

Unfortunately no ones got a PS3 - all Wii addicts :(

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Naah sorry if I came over 'smart' Herminator, appreciate yours and other peoples comments in assisting me with this.

Trying to isolate it from the easiest and simplest to try before I have a Dell day - I have just realised that I do have a HDMI upscaling DVD recorder, but Ill try that tomorrow as it involves removing a load of cables :p...

ps3ud0 :cool:
 
It just gave the message along the lines that I was running too high a resolution or not a supported one and to change back to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz.

Sorry cant remember the monitor message that well :p

That appeared for both 1080i and 1080p

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OK guys - I think Ive gotten down to the bottom of it and as you said it seems the monitor doesnt support HDCP so the chip must be broken.

I tried to do as Type_R said and try connecting it a few times while resetting the PS3 as per Streetahs instructions but just was getting the same effects - must have tried at least 4 times...

I then got the HDMI DVD recorder up here and it worked first time on the same DVI-HDMI cable without any issue and let me play a DVD. Both 1:1 and Fill worked (so its definitely a A04).

Guess a call to Dell on Monday to hopefully clear this up

Thanks again

Wyrdo said:
I had a problem with my 2407 originally, the HDCP chip or whatever was buggered so it never worked with my PS3, had to get Dell to replace the screen.
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Was it easy to get the replacement? Anything specific I should try before they try and fob me off?

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Ive got this one:

http://ukhdmi.com/hdmi-dvi-n-premium.php

Its a DVI-D to HDMI - dno why a DVI-I cable would help though?!? (all pins on the DVI connector)

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Just on the phone to Dell and pointed them to this thread - hopefully Ill get this fixed so I can enjoy the PS3 in HD!!!

Composite really sucks and I refuse to ruin the PS3 experience much longer :p...

P.S. It wasnt the cable in the end as I got it connected to a HDMI DVD Recorder fine without an issue.

Must be the HDCP chip or some sort of handshaking issue...

ps3ud0 :cool:
 
OMFG I/Dell got it working!!! Bloody hell, everytime Ive had an issue, Dell really have sorted me out - nearly as good as Logitech in my books!!!

As Type_R said I guess after a while it just worked - dont think I did anything different but in case anyone has has these issues Ill detail the steps I just did:

  • Switched off monitor. It was connected to PC via DVI-D as normal. PS3 was in standby mode
  • Removed PC DVI-D cable and replaced with the DVI end of the HDMI-DVI cable I already had.
  • Switched off PS3 from back
  • Removed old PS3 AV cable and put in the HDMI end of the HDMI-DVI cable
  • Switched on PS3 from back so it ws in standby mode
  • Switched on 2407WFP from front so it was on DVI-I (mode 2) it went to standby as I attempted to go into the monitors image modes menu
  • Switched on PS3 from front and held it down until it made a beep
  • Went back to monitor menu and changed the image mode from 'desktop' to 'gaming'
  • By the time I did this I noticed the PS3 was on and was on the detecting HDMI cable screen - RESULT!!!
  • Automatically detected 1080p without issue and tested
  • Switched audio to non-HDMI
Ive just saved £750 as I had resigned myself to havingf to buy a new HDTV - cant see this monitor being weak for gaming or BD movies :). Do I need to worry about thw whole 100Hz 24p thing?!?

Anyone know of a DVI splitter so I can swop between PC and PS3? Will that cause any further issues?!?

ps3ud0 :cool:
 
Gaming mode does some wierd things when Im looking at the desktop so had to put it back to desktop mode (moving between pages meant the brightness kept going darker or lighter :confused: )

Afraid I need a DVI splitter/switch as Im already using the VGA for my second PC/server or a laptop...

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