PS3 to PC Monitor cable

by hsTE • 15 Jul 2010, 12:39 • Journals
Ok well recently i've been trying to find a cable so that i can play my PS3 on my Computer monitor...

I have a really crappy Yuraku 22" TFT monitor, which only has a VGA socket in the back... Sooo i bought this ( http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GOLD-1-5M-HDMI-MALE-SVGA-VGA-M-CONVERTER-A-V-CABLE-/270549100366?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item3efdfba74e ) HDMI to VGA cable so the HDMI bit would fit in my ps3 and VGA bit into my mon itor in the hopes that it would work, everythings fits but my monitor is just blank..

Can anyone recommend me anything like the correct cable? Or if i have the right cable what i should be doing with it?

Thanks

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w1Za 15 Jul 2010, 13:41
does your monitor even support PAL, 720p or 1080p?
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hsTE 15 Jul 2010, 13:43
How can i find out?
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w1Za 15 Jul 2010, 13:46
connect your computer and look for the desktop properties if you are able to set named resolutions (or google :D).

other solution (that worked for my xbox) - connect it to a device that is working with it, go to the menu and set it to a fitting resolution, disconnect but dont shut down, connect it to the new device and then hope it'll work.

other than that, is the HDMI-to-VGA Adapter converting the digital signal to a analog signal? because if it doesn't it won't work at all.

E: just googled - it won't work since your monitor doesn't support HDCP (copy-protection) and you can't convert an encrypted digital signal to an analog signal.
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hsTE 15 Jul 2010, 13:52
http://www.yuraku.com.sg/proddetails.asp?prodid=149&catid=28

thats my monitor, still no idea if it supports 720/1080p

and http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GOLD-1-5M-HDMI-MALE-SVGA-VGA-M-CONVERTER-A-V-CABLE-/270549100366?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item3efdfba74e that cable just says "Description:


This HDMI to VGA HD15 (Male) connects your HDMI enabled devices, HDTV (not from your PC or Laptop) to your monitor. HDMI enabled devices include, Playstation systems, HDTV receiver, Projector, A/V Receiver, DVD player, etc to your monitor


Supports Resolution up to 1080p"

doesnt say anything about converting to analogue :/
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w1Za 15 Jul 2010, 13:57
yeah, you need a converter - something like the "HDFury" - 70€ on amazon.de, so it should (no warranty) like this:
PS3 -> HDMI-to-DVI -> HDFury -> VGA/VGA -> Monitor
but your monitor has to support 720p or 1080i, but since it's max resolution is 1680 x 1050 pixels you can play in 720p mode.
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hsTE 15 Jul 2010, 14:00
So i'd need a HDMI to DVI cable aswell?
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w1Za 15 Jul 2010, 14:01
to connect the HDFury to your PS3? yes.
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hsTE 15 Jul 2010, 14:04
And then the HDFury connects straight into my monitor or do i need another cable for that aswell?
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w1Za 15 Jul 2010, 14:06
according to these pictures: http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B000S0AXQ8/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_i1?pf_rd_m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=096RJT5KMWJX6XFZE66J&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=463375193&pf_rd_i=301128 you can directly plug the HDFury into your Monitor, but by judging the size it prolly wont fit, but you just need a normal vga cable to connect (which you are using to connect your monitor to your computer).
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hsTE 15 Jul 2010, 14:11
Ok you've been an amazing help, thanks so much :)

But i'm still no closer to knowing if my monitor supports 1080p :/
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w1Za 15 Jul 2010, 14:13
your monitor supports the max resolution of "1680x1050px" - 1080p is 1920x1080px, so you can't use 1080p, only 720p ;)

but before blindly buying the HDFury adapter google it for yourself since I got these information from 3 posts in a german forum.
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hsTE 15 Jul 2010, 14:16
Ok i'll look into it, thanks again for all your help :) Thank god there are still some nice and helpful people on this site :D
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artyoM 15 Jul 2010, 13:42
sucks to play on computer monitor
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hsTE 15 Jul 2010, 13:43
My TV is really shit so it will be LOADS better :)
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OVER9000BPM 15 Jul 2010, 13:45
hdmi cable + hdmi to vga adapter = win
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hsTE 15 Jul 2010, 13:45
?
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OVER9000BPM 15 Jul 2010, 13:46
soz dident read :D
dunno whaat the prob could be :<
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Burneddi 15 Jul 2010, 13:45
I thought HDMI was like digital and VGA was analogic...

Well, I'm usually wrong.
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dEzIrE 15 Jul 2010, 13:45
OMFG U WASTED 2 EUROS E: POUNDS SORRY
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Bluman 15 Jul 2010, 13:46
Press the power button, normally located in right subsidiary corner (monitor)
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Nickje 15 Jul 2010, 13:48
you better try to fix your ET!
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hsTE 15 Jul 2010, 14:26
fixed it just before i went to bed ;P
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flR 15 Jul 2010, 13:51
get some so called 'ps3 to monitor' cable. should solve ur prob ;)
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