Vid: Mystery of the blinking PS3

Popular Mechanics notes that while they were using their new PS3 on their Westinghouse HDTV, they discovered an irritating technological problem that caused the sound to cut out and their screen to blink on and off when they launch certain games.

They soon found out that they weren’t the only ones going through the same problem. The video embed above details the their investigation into the blinking mystery.

It’s good to note in advance though, that the bug is more of a problem with the TV than the PS3. It was revealed that the blinking had something to do with the timing of the HDCP authentication process. Westinghouse informs that users experiencing the problem may well need an update to the firmware to correct the timing during HDCP authentication.

Westinghouse clarifies that the PS3 expects a response that the TV is copy-protection ready in a certain amount of time and the response wasnÂ’t coming quickly enough. They advise that customers should call their tech support and Westinghouse should schedule an in-home firmware upgrade. Popular Mechanics reports that Westinghouse promises it wonÂ’t cost you a penny.

Amusingly, Popular Mechanics found a solution to the problem that is very low tech and doesn’t involve technicians going to your place. It involves popping-in and out of cables. Click play on the embed (from popmechshow) and see for yourself.

Via Popular Mechanics

Popular Mechanics notes that while they were using their new PS3 on their Westinghouse HDTV, they discovered an irritating technological problem that caused the sound to cut out and their screen to blink on and off when they launch certain games.

They soon found out that they weren’t the only ones going through the same problem. The video embed above details the their investigation into the blinking mystery.

It’s good to note in advance though, that the bug is more of a problem with the TV than the PS3. It was revealed that the blinking had something to do with the timing of the HDCP authentication process. Westinghouse informs that users experiencing the problem may well need an update to the firmware to correct the timing during HDCP authentication.

Westinghouse clarifies that the PS3 expects a response that the TV is copy-protection ready in a certain amount of time and the response wasnÂ’t coming quickly enough. They advise that customers should call their tech support and Westinghouse should schedule an in-home firmware upgrade. Popular Mechanics reports that Westinghouse promises it wonÂ’t cost you a penny.

Amusingly, Popular Mechanics found a solution to the problem that is very low tech and doesn’t involve technicians going to your place. It involves popping-in and out of cables. Click play on the embed (from popmechshow) and see for yourself.

Via Popular Mechanics

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