WVUFootball29 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Well, I'm going to be stuck in this hotel room for 11 days. Brought my PS3 to help pass some time at night, but the HDMI ports are locked out on my TV. Asked the manager if I could have them unblocked and he laughed and said no. Anyone know of a way to unlock them so I can use my PS3? Google has been of little help so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Well, I'm going to be stuck in this hotel room for 11 days. Brought my PS3 to help pass some time at night, but the HDMI ports are locked out on my TV. Asked the manager if I could have them unblocked and he laughed and said no. Anyone know of a way to unlock them so I can use my PS3? Google has been of little help so far. Find a local liquor store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Find a local liquor store. looking to be the case here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFerguson Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Well, I'm going to be stuck in this hotel room for 11 days. Brought my PS3 to help pass some time at night, but the HDMI ports are locked out on my TV. Asked the manager if I could have them unblocked and he laughed and said no. Anyone know of a way to unlock them so I can use my PS3? Google has been of little help so far. What do you mean by "locked out"? Like in the same way that Verizon locks out features on their phones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 What do you mean by "locked out"? Like in the same way that Verizon locks out features on their phones? Yeah, can't switch from the tuner setting to the hdmi port. Might have to try to find the maintenance guy and bribe him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 looking to be the case here Don't forget the chips, pork rinds, chocolate bars, Jujyfruits, Milk Duds and the like. Perhaps a can of squirt cheese, a can of cashews. You have to have a variety. Get a loaf of rye bread and some spearmint chewing gum to cleanse the palate from time to time. And if your employer is paying, and there is one of those Mini-Bar iceboxs with wine, booze, snacks - hit it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Why would they block the HDMI ports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I take this to mean that there's no function available to toggle inputs? If so, buy a cheapo universal remote and program it to the TV in your room, and use that input button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I take this to mean that there's no function available to toggle inputs? If so, buy a cheapo universal remote and program it to the TV in your room, and use that input button. When I used to do a lot of traveling, I would carry a cheap universal remote, to get some functions on hotel TV's. If that doesn't work, I think bribing he maintenance person is a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Why would they block the HDMI ports? To keep people from hooking stuff up to their TVs Are the component/composite inputs available? Downgraded performance > nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Well, I'm going to be stuck in this hotel room for 11 days. Brought my PS3 to help pass some time at night, but the HDMI ports are locked out on my TV. Asked the manager if I could have them unblocked and he laughed and said no. Anyone know of a way to unlock them so I can use my PS3? Google has been of little help so far. Can't you just change hotels? Nothing teaches hotels quicker than a patron changing hotels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Forget the PS3, whatcha do is take a rope and tie one end around your genitals and the other around your neck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 So you're stuck in a San Antonio hotel room for 11 days. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm................... http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=s...+escort+service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assquatch Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Just a dummy check: some TVs wont let you switch to the HDMI port if the device is not connected or powered on. Otherwise go buy a TV from a store whose return period is at least 11 days long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 What brand of TV? Model? Does the hotel have PPV movies? Lodgenet or On Command? I've "played around" with just about every TV when I've stayed in hotels, about 200 nights a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 What brand of TV? Model? Does the hotel have PPV movies? Lodgenet or On Command? I've "played around" with just about every TV when I've stayed in hotels, about 200 nights a year. Philips 32HDL5860. from what I've read I need the green master remote to do this. There is a best buy within a Trent Edwards bomb from the hotel so I think i'm going to "buy" a 19" monitor for the week. I would change hotels had I not pricelined the room and would forfeit the rest of what I spent. However, if I spot the maintenance guy might have to slip him a 20 to get my hands on that remote. Wish I had brought my harmony now that I think about it. Thanks for the ideas though guys. There's a stripclub next door, think I'm gonna go sniff around for a bit and see whats up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Asked the manager if I could have them unblocked and he laughed and said no. shiv the mofo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Philips 32HDL5860. from what I've read I need the green master remote to do this. ....However, if I spot the maintenance guy might have to slip him a 20 to get my hands on that remote. Wish I had brought my harmony now that I think about it. Yep, you need the green remote. Even universal remotes will not get you into the extra menus the green one will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Yep, you need the green remote. Even universal remotes will not get you into the extra menus the green one will. If I traveled more i would definitely invest in one of those remotes. I'm thinking taking advantages of Best Buy's 14 day return policy is going to be my best bet here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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