| If your PS3 seems to be playing discs just fine, but | | | | Third, check the audio settings for your PlayStation 3 |
| the audio function is not working properly, there are | | | | and make sure they are properly set for your |
| several steps you can take to properly troubleshoot | | | | television. Also, make sure that you have the proper |
| the issue and fix these problems quickly at home. | | | | television selection in your settings as well. If you are |
| Fixing your PS3 audio problems at home can save | | | | using the PS3 on an HDTV, for example, and it set |
| you both time and valuable money, since it costs well | | | | for a standard television, the sound may not work |
| over $100 to send your PlayStation to Sony for any | | | | right. |
| repairs if it is no longer under warranty. Here are | | | | Fourth, check your disc and make sure it is not copy |
| some basic steps to help you identify what may be | | | | protected, or otherwise unsuitable for use in your |
| causing your audio issues. | | | | PS3. |
| First, if you have no sound, check and make sure | | | | Fifth, make sure that you are using the right cables |
| that the mute button has not been pressed on the | | | | between the TV and your PlayStation 3. If you have |
| TV remote. This may sound obvious, but you would | | | | recently changed the cables you are using, this can |
| be surprised how often this can be the cause of no | | | | often be the source of the problem. |
| audio issues. | | | | If none of the above suggestions solve your PS3 |
| Second, make sure all your audio cables are properly | | | | audio problems, you should next consider investing in |
| connected between the television and the PS3. If | | | | a good PS3 home repair guide that can help you with |
| even one cable is slightly loose, you may not receive | | | | and walk you through some more advanced audio |
| audio correctly. | | | | troubleshooting and PS3 repairs. |