If this seems like it would get better responses in T&T, feel free to move it. I was torn, since I figured there are probably more PS3 owners here, but more tech experts in T&T.

Anyways, my TV is a Polaroid TTM-2003. It has 3 sets of those red, white, and yellow inputs, as well as a cable input, and this additional orange input that says co-axial. I've taken pictures of all of that.

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Now, I borrowed this PS3 from a friend of mine. He was using the HDMI cord, and I couldn't find a cord with the red, white, and yellow outputs. So, I used one that was lying around. It fits, but it's not a standard Sony one, nor does it work. I tried both video channls on my TV, as well as the DVD channel...no luck.

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So...my thought is that either some PS3 setting needs to be changed, or I need a different cord for connecting it to my TV. Any advice?

The PS3 still thinks it's in HDMI mode. When you switch it on, don't just press the power button. Hold it. It should make a few beeps.

This resets the video settings so that it gives video out in Standard Definition through the Scart leads.

You should get a picture.

Work it from there.

I tried holding the power button down before...didn't work. Does it have to be immediately after I flip the switch?

It can be anytime, I just tried mine then as long as its in standby (with the red light) you just hold the power button untill it beeps a second time. (The first beep is for power on and the second is when it goes into the video reset).

Do you not have a ps2 cable? The ones you have look pretty ghetto.

Edit: Damn you, I have to set up my sound again!

Well, I had it in standby, then held it down and got a beep...are you saying I should hear an additional beep after that? Something should instantly come on the screen then?

It's at my friend's house now, so I'll try it in a little while. If I did need a new cord, where could I get one (cheaply).

Off a playstation.

Off a playstation 2.

Off a playstation 3.

Come to think of it, don't they come in box with an RCA lead?

Precisley.

Yes they do, his friend should have one.

Got it. Thanks a lot.

exactly what I've come to say.

so while we're talking about PS3 and display; would anyone say an HDMI to DVI cable is worthy? I'm wanting to get it hooked up to my widescreen LCD moniter, which has a DVI port. I've seen the cables for reasonable prices on certain sites, but I'm not sure if these things are makeshift, or what...

Now that I've got this thing workng, what games should I rent? I already have GTA4...what else is good? And I'm not interested in Bioshock.