i have the PS3 connected to a Benq w100 projector via composite connection and an optical out connection from the PS3 to a Logitech z-5500 , The problem is I have no sound. how can i fix this ?

But the heat is a whole sperate issue my unit sounds like its going to take off after a hour of use. I moved it to the bottom shelf in my cabinet added a small fan in the unit drilled over a dozen 2" air holes in the back of the cabinet adjusted the front doors so they have about 1/8" gap all around and it still gets scary hot. I now try to leave the cabinet door open whenever I use my unit but with a child in the house that cant always happen. I guess next I will have to put more fans in or remove the entire backing of the cabinet.
There are several threads and posts about the funky heat issues with the PS3. My first box went China Syndrome after setup (fan started running hard as soon as it was plugged in). Took it back to Target and now the second unit controls it's heat much better and quieter. Lesson - don't suffer through a PS3 that may have been assembled poorly - take it back and get a proper box, they are out there.

I can't get the thing to connect to the net wirelessly. It can see my router fine, and gets an IP address from it, but it fails at the interenet test giving error 80710102. I've tried searching but come up wit nothing.
I had the exact same problem you identified. There are several threads pertaining to the Wireless functionality of the PS3. I'm pretty sure the WiFi receiver is THE weak link in the whole system. I purchased the Linksys 802.11g Wireless Gaming Adapter WGA54G and have been rolling ever since. Simple setup and very good signal strength all over my home (in case I move the PS3 to another room).

I had the exact same problem you identified. There are several threads pertaining to the Wireless functionality of the PS3. I'm pretty sure the WiFi receiver is THE weak link in the whole system. I purchased the Linksys 802.11g Wireless Gaming Adapter WGA54G and have been rolling ever since. Simple setup and very good signal strength all over my home (in case I move the PS3 to another room).

Cheers. I fouupping the encryption level and many router reboots sorted it.

Read through this thread without seeing answer to this question which was asked in different pages. I have a sony 46v2500 which is 1080p. My ps3 has all resolutions checked, including 1080p, 1080i and 720. NBA2k7 loads and plays at 720p unless I end game and go to ps3 display set up and uncheck 720p. If I do this it loads and plays at 1080p. It is a real pita to do this. Anyone know why the ps3 will not play nba2k7 at 1080p if 720p is checked and how to get it to lay at 1080p while all resolutions are checked? Thanks.

... the heat is a whole sperate issue my unit sounds like its going to take off after a hour of use. I moved it to the bottom shelf in my cabinet added a small fan in the unit drilled over a dozen 2" air holes in the back of the cabinet adjusted the front doors so they have about 1/8" gap all around and it still gets scary hot. I now try to leave the cabinet door open whenever I use my unit but with a child in the house that cant always happen. I guess next I will have to put more fans in or remove the entire backing of the cabinet.
Yeah, heat is still a problem after i have drilled a bunch of 2" holes too. I was just looking for a fan at Fry's this weekend... didn't find one. Any recommendations?

We're pretty much in the same boat - I leave the door open and have a toddler that doesn't jive to well with :)

There are several threads and posts about the funky heat issues with the PS3. My first box went China Syndrome after setup (fan started running hard as soon as it was plugged in). Took it back to Target and now the second unit controls it's heat much better and quieter. Lesson - don't suffer through a PS3 that may have been assembled poorly - take it back and get a proper box, they are out there.

Was this a big issue when it was launched in the states? Coz here in Sweden we have lots of reports of units that have crazy fans! Including my unit :( Fan "level 3" kicks in before 20 minutes has passed. And it never goes back to "idle". This is even if you just leave it untouched in the XMB. XBOX-like....

I went back to the store and now it's on service. Could take maximum of 2 weeks before I get it fixed, or get a new one. (If Sony admits there is something wrong). I could not just replace it in the shop, "strict orders from Sony". Bleh. But rather getting it fixed/verified than just returning it and getting just another noisy unit.

Is the "China Syndrome" something known or just a phrase come up by you? ;)

I went back to the store and now it's on service. Could take maximum of 2 weeks before I get it fixed, or get a new one. (If Sony admits there is something wrong). I could not just replace it in the shop, "strict orders from Sony".


Get a refund and buy a new one. Simple.

I have had no problems with mine I run the HDMI to the TV and the optical to the receiver and everything works fine. Is your firmware up to date?

Sxrd55, is this working automatic, or do you have to change it from Sound settings. Because I have "problem" at the moment, if I want use sounds from TV (HDMI) or from receiver (Optical) I have to first change it manually from menu :(
I have latest firmware 1.6 (european model).

does the ps3 pass blacker than black on BD playback?

Get a refund and buy a new one. Simple.

Apparently not, I asked "ok, then I don't want it, can't I just get my money back and then buy a new one?". "No, since it's a faulty unit, you can't do that." Sob...

Anyways, people in .se have been doing this and still getting noisy units. Ppl have exchanged ps3's up to 4 times and still be getting noisy ones. So I think I am better off getting this thing repaired or replaced by a _confirmed_ good one instead.

Maybe this noise problem is more widespread in eu than it was in us and jap?

does the ps3 pass blacker than black on BD playback?

I read a review (I think it was in dvdtimes.co.uk) that said that it doesnt pas sthe blacker than black test, but could do with a future firmware upgrade.

Was this a big issue when it was launched in the states? Coz here in Sweden we have lots of reports of units that have crazy fans! Including my unit :( Fan "level 3" kicks in before 20 minutes has passed. And it never goes back to "idle". This is even if you just leave it untouched in the XMB. XBOX-like....

I went back to the store and now it's on service. Could take maximum of 2 weeks before I get it fixed, or get a new one. (If Sony admits there is something wrong). I could not just replace it in the shop, "strict orders from Sony". Bleh. But rather getting it fixed/verified than just returning it and getting just another noisy unit.

Is the "China Syndrome" something known or just a phrase come up by you? ;)
It's just an observation of how bloody hot these PS3s can get - if it's hotter than you think it should be, return it for a new one. My second unit runs much cooler (still pretty warm to my way of thinking) and the fan doesn't blow turbo at startup. So I've seen the variation in these machines which I have to think is a qualty control issue.

It's just an observation of how bloody hot these PS3s can get - if it's hotter than you think it should be, return it for a new one. My second unit runs much cooler (still pretty warm to my way of thinking) and the fan doesn't blow turbo at startup. So I've seen the variation in these machines which I have to think is a qualty control issue.


Mine runs full whack at first boot, then slows down to nearly nothing once in the XMB. Much like a PC does until the BIOS is loaded.

I have and airport extreme and a 60gb PS3, from what i've found most people ps3's connect fine to their airport [wireless]
my question is what do you think is the issue. My signal is at 10% and when I go onto an online game it cuts out at some point after connecting, quite early one but fairly random, am quite far from base station, it says that error 807... occured and that i have been disconnected

when ido a connection test it succeeds but says that uPnP is not available and that i have NAT type 3

is the signal just too low, or is there something in my settings that i need to change, i have enable uPnP but it makes no difference

grateful for any advice

This isn't really a problem but more of an annoyance. I don't have any sound when navigating the XMB. I'm using HDMI to the TV and optical to my HK AVR435. I have the menu sound turned on and the correct settings in the PS3 to pass sound through optical. If I highlight a demo such as motostorm that plays music my receiver locks in and plays the music. Sound in games and movie playback is fine. Anyone else with an HK receiver experiencing this?

I have and airport extreme and a 60gb PS3, from what i've found most people ps3's connect fine to their airport [wireless]
my question is what do you think is the issue. My signal is at 10% and when I go onto an online game it cuts out at some point after connecting, quite early one but fairly random, am quite far from base station, it says that error 807... occured and that i have been disconnected

when ido a connection test it succeeds but says that uPnP is not available and that i have NAT type 3

is the signal just too low, or is there something in my settings that i need to change, i have enable uPnP but it makes no difference

grateful for any advice

I'd be inclined to say your 10% connection strength is the culprit.

Sxrd55, is this working automatic, or do you have to change it from Sound settings. Because I have "problem" at the moment, if I want use sounds from TV (HDMI) or from receiver (Optical) I have to first change it manually from menu :(
I have latest firmware 1.6 (european model).


I only set it up once when I got it. I just went into the audio section and selected optical and that was it. Everything worked fine.

I never hear mine and run it 10 hrs a day... some days it was on for 36 hrs,, movies,pics, hd tennis capture and slow mo student analyis... and 2-5 hrs of motorstorm..
no heat...just keep it away from the read of the mitsb 65831... no that's hot!

is there any way to make the web browser page full screen, (when on regular web not ps3 sites). I love this system, f1, oblivion, golf, nba, are the 4 games I have so far.

is there any way to make the web browser page full screen, (when on regular web not ps3 sites). I love this system, f1, oblivion, golf, nba, are the 4 games I have so far.


Push in the right analog stick while on the webpage.

Here's an interesting problem:

I have my PS3 connected via the official Sony component cables, but I'm getting really nasty noise on the image. It's not noticable when there's a bright image on screen, but when it's dark (or black) it's painful to look at. I'm seeing lines moving against the black.

Any idea why it's doing this?

It's connected to a (powered) component switcher, but it was doing that even when connected directly to my television. Also, I have both a 360 and a Wii connected to that same switch box and have no problems with them. I'm only seeing this with the PS3.

What could be causing this?

Suggestions are much appreciated!

I am using a PS3 connected to an Onkyo sr604 reciever via HDMI with a 5.1 setup. What are the proper settings and selections in PS3 settings to get 5.1 PCM? Do I need to change something on the reciever?

I don't seem to get sound from my surround Left/Right speakers when playing PS2 games or demos/trailers off of the harddrive. I just want to make sure I am not missing something. Blue Ray movies are good and sound excellent through all 5 speakers. If I use optical audio out it gives me sound out of all speakers.

Is there something that I could have set up incorrectly or a way to choose all speakers? When doing the automatic HDMI audio set up in the PS3 dashboard, is there any option that I should/shouldn't choose?
Bump, as I'm in the same boat. I have my PS3 connected via HDMI to my Pioneer VSX-82TSX. I have done the PS3's audio auto-setup, and then gone back and tweaked those settings (as I have 5.1, and the auto-setup selects some 7.1 options for some reason; I know that my receiver isn't set up for 7.1) for 5.1. For some reason, the PS3 menu screen, and any demos or PS2 games play in two-channel PCM audio, with no way for me to select a Pro-Logic setting on my receiver.

Bump, as I'm in the same boat. I have my PS3 connected via HDMI to my Pioneer VSX-82TSX. I have done the PS3's audio auto-setup, and then gone back and tweaked those settings (as I have 5.1, and the auto-setup selects some 7.1 options for some reason; I know that my receiver isn't set up for 7.1) for 5.1. For some reason, the PS3 menu screen, and any demos or PS2 games play in two-channel PCM audio, with no way for me to select a Pro-Logic setting on my receiver.
If I understand both of you correctly, then it sounds like everything is working as designed. The PS2 games, and the XMB are probably just providing Stereo (L/R) output to your receivers. If you want Simulated Pro-Logic output, to force something from all speakers, then you want to look for something like that (Simulated...) in the settings on the receiver.

Hope this helps...

Ok, I kind of bummed. I have this nice "looking" game console/bd player. But I was certain this PS3 would hook up to a home network and stream files from the network. Does it and I'm missing something or was I dreaming and assuming to much! Here we go agian Sony doesn't put a HDD in the PSP instead sticking with the Memory stick crap. And know builds basically what they call a MEDIA HUB PC and it can't stream from or network to devices? Any help would be appreciated and sorry if someone has already brought this up.

Ok, I kind of bummed. I have this nice "looking" game console/bd player. But I was certain this PS3 would hook up to a home network and stream files from the network. Does it and I'm missing something or was I dreaming and assuming to much! Here we go agian Sony doesn't put a HDD in the PSP instead sticking with the Memory stick crap. And know builds basically what they call a MEDIA HUB PC and it can't stream from or network to devices? Any help would be appreciated and sorry if someone has already brought this up.

If you want that feature you have a buy a real
Blu-Ray Player - Pioneer BDP-HD1.

HMG works great on the Pioneer.

If you want that feature you have a buy a real
Blu-Ray Player - Pioneer BDP-HD1.

HMG works great on the Pioneer.
I just want to be clear! I am looking at a device similar to what the X360 does and acts like a media center extender streaming audio, pictures and the all important VIDEO or ripped movies that reside in the HTPC. The Pioneer can do this or just pics, and music?

I just want to be clear! I am looking at a device similar to what the X360 does and acts like a media center extender streaming audio, pictures and the all important VIDEO or ripped movies that reside in the HTPC. The Pioneer can do this or just pics, and music?

Pioneer Does Pictures, Music and Movies.

It is called Home Media Gallery [HMG].

You can find the manual online [OWNERS MANUAL (http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/product/manual/display/0,,2076_15221_394722575,00.html) ]

Push in the right analog stick while on the webpage.

Thanks
ya but that is in only 4:3 format, I wanted to know if you can get it 16:9 wide,

I guess it isn't possible

Can anyone please help ?? I bought an open box ps3 and it worked perfect on a cheap tv at work with composite, when I tried at home in a sony xbr crt there´s no video, only sound. I tried pushing the button for 5 seconds and still nothing. What can I do !

I'm going to have my plasma tv in one room and all of my other home theater equipment in an adjoining room. Can I put a PS3 in the adjoining room and still play games? If not, can I install some sort of RF/IR repeater to accomplish this task? the seperating wall is 8" thick brick!

If not, would an XBOX 360 do this?

Can anyone please help ?? I bought an open box ps3 and it worked perfect on a cheap tv at work with composite, when I tried at home in a sony xbr crt there´s no video, only sound. I tried pushing the button for 5 seconds and still nothing. What can I do !


After pressing your finger on the power switch "on the unit" for 5 seconds did you hear the beep sound?

Ok, I kind of bummed. I have this nice "looking" game console/bd player. But I was certain this PS3 would hook up to a home network and stream files from the network. Does it and I'm missing something or was I dreaming and assuming to much! Here we go agian Sony doesn't put a HDD in the PSP instead sticking with the Memory stick crap. And know builds basically what they call a MEDIA HUB PC and it can't stream from or network to devices? Any help would be appreciated and sorry if someone has already brought this up.


I am with you I thought that this would stream the network but it doesn't. I have read a on AVS that this may be a update in the future but who knows that may just be wishful thinking. But its #1 on my PS3 update list.

I'm going to have my plasma tv in one room and all of my other home theater equipment in an adjoining room. Can I put a PS3 in the adjoining room and still play games? If not, can I install some sort of RF/IR repeater to accomplish this task? the seperating wall is 8" thick brick!

If not, would an XBOX 360 do this? As in the PS3 is in one room and the video and audio output is connected to a plasma in another room? Or you want to connect the PS3 to BOTH rooms' display?

Please clarify.


fuad

The PS3 will be in one room and the video and audio output of the PS3 will be in the other room (the room which has the plasma and speakers). I want to be able to sit in the room with the plasma and play video games on the PS3(or XBox 360 if the PS3 won't do this). There will be no display (plasma, CRT, etc.) in the room which houses the PS3. Will I be able to do this? Do I need some sort of repeater/extender system for the controllers, or can this simply not be done?

Thanks in advance.

As in the PS3 is in one room and the video and audio output is connected to a plasma in another room? Or you want to connect the PS3 to BOTH rooms' display?

Please clarify.


fuad

Thanks in advance. It might not. Not unless you have the door between the room open. Bluetooth can go for more than 10" and it doesn't need line of sight but you need a way to get the signal through.

You can try it out though.



fuad

Thanks
ya but that is in only 4:3 format, I wanted to know if you can get it 16:9 wide,

I guess it isn't possible

ok I see, L2 zoom out, R2 zoomm in,

thanks.

Help! I have my Panasonic SA-XR70 hooked up to the PS3 via HDMI (got the PS3 today). When watching Blu-Ray movies, or playing Motorstorm (or Lemmings), everything goes well. When playing other games (Resistance, Blast Factor demo), there is NO sound. If I disable most PCM options, I get bad 5.1 PCM. It's all distorted, like the channels are not being routed correctly. I can only get those games to play correctly when using 2-Channel PCM or DD.

Any ideas? This is pretty much a dealbreaker.

My PS3 is connected to my Denon 2807 via component video, as my plasma TV is pre-HDMI. However, I'm trying to send the audio via HDMI, so that I can pass LPCM from the PS3 to the Denon.

I've tried all sorts of setting. Denon definitely set to receive audio via HDMI, and tried both bitstream and PCM output settings on the PS3, but no audio seems to be coming into the Denon from the PS3.

Any tips/suggestions?

I picked up a PS3 yesterday, and it's frozen up about 8 times. Also I try to play Casino Royale and the screen goes green every 10 minutes or so and freezes. I've moved the system around and got a box fan blowing on it, but problems persist. I think I'll try to trade it out at Target today, but I'm pretty pissed.

Can I add an external hard drive to my PS3? If so how? thanks for any info.

Can I add an external hard drive to my PS3? If so how? thanks for any info. As an external storage device? just get an external HDD and plug in the USB cable.

As the main storage device, you need a male-to-female SATA cable.


fuad

My PS3 has just starting making a slight high-pitched sound when folding -its only been for the last couple of days. I've left it on pretty much 24/7 since getting it a couple of weeks ago. Any ideas? It doesn't make the high-pitched sound when playing games / BD.

I was hoping I could buy some sort of IR/RF extension/distributin system which would allow it. Any thoughts/experience with such a system?

It might not. Not unless you have the door between the room open. Bluetooth can go for more than 10" and it doesn't need line of sight but you need a way to get the signal through.

You can try it out though.



fuad

I was hoping I could buy some sort of IR/RF extension/distributin system which would allow it. Any thoughts/experience with such a system?
The PS3 controller and the BD remote use Bluetooth.


fuad

So...

PS3 is connected to TV via component cables.

Blu-Ray discs play only in 480p (yes, 720p is selected in the supported resolution option). I have downloaded the latset version update (earlier this evening).

As an aside, DVD playback looks utterly abysmal compared to my 360 as well. What the heck? Sony had a whole year to one up the 360 and the manage to screw it up... this is very aggravating and I'm tempted to sell the stupid thing at a loss...

So...

PS3 is connected to TV via component cables.

Blu-Ray discs play only in 480p (yes, 720p is selected in the supported resolution option). I have downloaded the latset version update (earlier this evening).

As an aside, DVD playback looks utterly abysmal compared to my 360 as well. What the heck? Sony had a whole year to one up the 360 and the manage to screw it up... this is very aggravating and I'm tempted to sell the stupid thing at a loss...

So the PS3 is connected to the TV via component -and?

BD playback in 1080p for me -what TV do you have?

I think DVD playback on the PS3 is slightly better than that of the notoriously poor playback quality of the 360.

By all means sell "the stupid thing" or you can be patient, just as most people were with the 360 when that came out...give it another 6 months and the PS3 will surpass the 360 in nearly every regard.

Blu-Ray discs play only in 480p (yes, 720p is selected in the supported resolution option). I have downloaded the latset version update (earlier this evening). BD discs won't play in 720p unless the video is in 720p. Most BD titles are in 1080p and a few, mostly concerts that are filmed with 1080i HD cameras, are in 1080i.

To view BDs at higher than 480p, you have to enable the 1080i option at the very least. If you don't, you get what you're getting.


fuad

BD discs won't play in 720p unless the video is in 720p. Most BD titles are in 1080p and a few, mostly concerts that are filmed with 1080i HD cameras, are in 1080i.

To view BDs at higher than 480p, you have to enable the 1080i option at the very least. If you don't, you get what you're getting.


fuad

I BELIEVE you may be wrong. I have my PS3 set to 720p
because that is all my PJ will handle. When I play Blu-ray
Movies the picture looks great and the PJ is still showing
a 720p input signal from the PS3.

I BELIEVE you may be wrong. I have my PS3 set to 720p
because that is all my PJ will handle. When I play Blu-ray
Movies the picture looks great and the PJ is still showing
a 720p input signal from the PS3.

The PS3 can not natively output Blu-ray movies in 720p. It's either 1080p, 1080i, or 480p. If you have 720p and under selected, then it will play in 480p, it will not play in 720p. If you have 1080i selected then of couse it will play in 1080i. Your TV will do the scaling, meaning if you have a 720p TV then it will scale the image to fit your TV's native resolution. 1080i/p TVs don't require scaling in this situation.

I've just recently noticed that during playback of BD and DVD's, the sound cuts out for a split second every once in a while. I also noticed that the HDD light comes on when this happens for about 3-4 seconds. The video is fine, it is just the sound. Any ideas? I'm running optical from the PS3 to the receiver, and have bitstream selected in the DVD playback audio options.

I just got my PS3 but I do not seem to be able to get my Infocus X1 pj to synch a signal (720p or 1080i) when connected via a component cable to the PS3.
I can get a composite signal at 480i but that's not what I got the PS3 for!
I am using an old Monster Cable component cable from my PS2 but that shouldn't be a problem.
I am changing the set up to component under 'Dysplay Options' and swap composite/component cables on the PS3 on the fly (which scares me a bit) but still no synch via component.

Has anyone been able to get a component signal to the now good old X1?

Thanks in advance for your help.

I just got my PS3 but I do not seem to be able to get my Infocus X1 pj to synch a signal (720p or 1080i) when connected via a component cable to the PS3.
I can get a composite signal at 480i but that's not what I got the PS3 for! Sometimes one of the three component cables are either a) wrongly labelled or b) have loose connection. Try unplugging and replugging and/or swapping against the colored cable.


fuad

..all of this but still no signal.

So besides having a faulty cable (which I doubt), I really do not know what the problem is.

Is there anyone out there with a PS3 connected to a X1 pj??

..all of this but still no signal. This is an obvious thing to do but did you change the setting of your PJ to go from composite input to component input?


fuad

Bump, as I'm in the same boat. I have my PS3 connected via HDMI to my Pioneer VSX-82TSX. I have done the PS3's audio auto-setup, and then gone back and tweaked those settings (as I have 5.1, and the auto-setup selects some 7.1 options for some reason; I know that my receiver isn't set up for 7.1) for 5.1. For some reason, the PS3 menu screen, and any demos or PS2 games play in two-channel PCM audio, with no way for me to select a Pro-Logic setting on my receiver.

I'm in the same boat. Does anyone have a solution?

My PS3 gives me 5.1 pcm sound over HDMI, which my prepro handles fine. Movies sound great. But when I play a game, all I get is L-R.

Am I missing something?

I'm in the same boat. Does anyone have a solution?

My PS3 gives me 5.1 pcm sound over HDMI, which my prepro handles fine. Movies sound great. But when I play a game, all I get is L-R.

Am I missing something? Not all PS3 games have 5.1/7.1 PCM.

So with these games, you have to switch your HDMI output to Bitstream. That way your receiver will get Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1.

For PS2 games that definitely do not have DD or DTS, you can use your receiver's Dolby ProLogic/ProLogic II/IIx to mix the stereo signals into 5.1.


fuad

Not all PS3 games have 5.1/7.1 PCM.

So with these games, you have to switch your HDMI output to Bitstream. That way your receiver will get Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1.

For PS2 games that definitely do not have DD or DTS, you can use your receiver's Dolby ProLogic/ProLogic II/IIx to mix the stereo signals into 5.1.


fuad

Thanks for the response Fuad. That makes sense.

It would be nice if there was an "auto" setting for HDMI audio so that if there is no multichannel PCM, it would output bitstream. Or at least seperate audio preferences for games and bluray movies.

This is an obvious thing to do but did you change the setting of your PJ to go from composite input to component input?


fuad

Yes, I did. At what point of the set up under 'Dysplay Options' do you physically swap A/V cable in the PS3 to component?

Hey all- I'm proud to finally join "the club" of ps3 owners! I have HDMI from ps3 to TV, and I can hook my optical line from ps3 to receiver for surround - Question: Is there a way to output sound as such: PS3 -(HDMI)--> TV --(Optical)--> Receiver --> surround speakers?

I prefer to keep my optical line running from TV to receiver, any help would be appreciated, thanks!

Yes, I did. At what point of the set up under 'Dysplay Options' do you physically swap A/V cable in the PS3 to component? You can just connect them all and then change the TV's input as you change your settings.

Question: Is there a way to output sound as such: PS3 -(HDMI)--> TV --(Optical)--> Receiver --> surround speakers?

I prefer to keep my optical line running from TV to receiver, any help would be appreciated, thanks! It depends on your TV. Most TVs can't process HDMI audio to optical, or even just passing optical audio to the receiver.

The connection you have is the right one: HDMI to the TV and optical to the receiver. Maybe when you upgrade to the newer HDMI receivers, like the upcoming one from Onkyo next month, you can run single cables.


fuad

thanks for the help! yeah, makes sense, I've got a 30" toshiba crt that was a few hundred at bb - so I'll have to switch back & forth.

Just wondering if anyone else is hearing a high-pitched whine coming from their PS3 whilst running Folding@Home?

You can just connect them all and then change the TV's input as you change your settings

fuad

What I meant is to swap the AV connector on the PS3 from composite to component, on the fly while you change the display set up on the PS3 from composite to component. Is this a 'safe' operation?

Nevertheless, as I have not been able to get my pj to synch with the PS3 on a component connection (it does synch on composite, big deal), I blamed on the Monster cable and therefore got the Sony PS3 component cable, and still doesn't synch. :mad:

Now, I am really lost. I do not what else to try. Maybe the component signal on the PS3 is not compatible with my PJ, which accepts 720p/1080i via component from any other source that I throw at it.

What I meant is to swap the AV connector on the PS3 from composite to component, on the fly while you change the display set up on the PS3 from composite to component. Is this a 'safe' operation? Somewhat safe. There may be minor "shock" issues, depending on your equipment.

Nevertheless, as I have not been able to get my pj to synch with the PS3 on a component connection (it does synch on composite, big deal), I blamed on the Monster cable and therefore got the Sony PS3 component cable, and still doesn't synch. :mad: Have you tried changing from RGB output to YPbPr output on the PS3?


fuad

Somewhat safe. There may be minor "shock" issues, depending on your equipment.

Have you tried changing from RGB output to YPbPr output on the PS3?


fuad

It works now, at last.

The trick was to first set up the resolution to 480p (which is the native resolution of my pj) and once the PS3 synchs with the PJ, I can go back and add 720p/1080i at the last screen of 'Dysplay Options'.

Where do you change the output from RGB to YPbPR on the PS3?

Thanks a lot for your assistance.

What output should I choose for audio - bitstream or Linear PCM. I have a 7.1 capable receiver via HDMI (Yamaha RX-V661)... When should I choose which? Also, on a blu-ray disc like Casino Royale.. if I switch from 5.1 PCM to Dolby 5.1 on the disc, do I need to change the settings on the PS3 from Linear PCM to bitstream? Do I disable all the HDMI audio settings except for Dolby Digital 5.1?? I'm still trying to figure out the whole PS3 audio output thing.

Thanks

Can someone please explain how to setup my system, I have...

PS3- 1 HDMI out port
Samsung surround sound unit- 2 HDMI ports (in and out)
HD dish network- 1 HDMI out port
Samsung DLP- 2 HDMI ports (in and out)

How do I set it up? Do I need an HDMI 2x1 splitter?

Please, I need to know how to get it all working together.

thanks

If you plan to run everything through your receiver, unless you want to keep changing wires, it would be bset to get an HDMI splitter since your receiver only has 1 in and 1 out.

If you plan to run everything through your receiver, unless you want to keep changing wires, it would be bset to get an HDMI splitter since your receiver only has 1 in and 1 out.

So my best setup would be....

ps3-(HDMI)-splitter
HD dish-(HDMI)-splitter
splitter-(HDMI)-reciever
reciever-(HDMI)-TV

is that right or can someone diagram it out for me? thanks

Anyone have a link for that HDMI splitter?

So my best setup would be....

ps3-(HDMI)-splitter
HD dish-(HDMI)-splitter
splitter-(HDMI)-reciever
reciever-(HDMI)-TV

is that right or can someone diagram it out for me? thanks

Correct

You don't want a HDMI splitter. You want a HDMI switcher.

This is the Monoprice link for all the HDMI switchers they got. (http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10110&style=)

However, if you're thinking of upgrading to an Onkyo next month, you might just wanna get that instead.


fuad

I'm currently getting the shimmering pixel issue time to time when switching between games and the interface using 1080p. I've tried two monoprice cables as well as both HDMI inputs on my TV (LNS4095D). Is there just a compatibility issue with my TV or should I exchange the PS3?

For some reason, I don't get the shimmering pixel issue when reducing the resolution to 720p.

I have a Sceptre 42Xgv...and problems. The PS3 HDMI cable is connected to the tv receiver. I get the 1080p picture, but no sound. I have tried to connect the AV cables, but the ps3 does not combine the two onto HDMI; they work only on different input screens (sound on AV1 and video on HDMI1). I checked the HDMI cable on another tv (at a local store), and it works fine. The Sceptre receiver is not accepting the audio for some reason. Is there a setting on my tv or on the ps3 that will resolve this issue? Thanks!

Just found a pixel that is defective as well...

Hello,

got a sound problem with my PS3 which is plugged with optical and YUV. The sound of the left and right channels are OK but the sound of the center channel is on both front speakers. The sound of the surround right is on the right front speaker and the sound of the surround left is on the left front speaker. Weird, don't you think ?

Has someone already encountered this odd behaviour ?

Thanks for the help.

Anyone has this problem?

I play no more than an hour each day and sometimes the screen goes black for a few seconds and re-appear. My tv ( v2500) shows the input and resolution again.

Should I exchange the ps3 or the hdmi cable or is it the tv??

Anyone has this problem?

I play no more than an hour each day and sometimes the screen goes black for a few seconds and re-appear. My tv ( v2500) shows the input and resolution again.

Should I exchange the ps3 or the hdmi cable or is it the tv??

I'm experiencing the same problem. Haven't figured out the cause either. In my case I know it's not the cable (tried with different cable - same result). It seems to happen more frequently on downloaded demo games then with blu-ray movies or games. I am running the HDMI out of PS3 into a Pioneer receiver and out to a front projector with a 50 foot HDMI cable. Every other source (cable box/upconverted DVD player w/HDMI) each going thru the recv have no problems. I've tried switching inputs on receiver but still see this periodic screen going black problem. I've also noticed this happens more frequently the longer the PS3 has been up and running? I heard that maybe if you disable network that might help but in my case it has not. I'm really starting to think that it maybe be the PS3 (with the latest firmware version) is going bad?

to a front projector with a 50 foot HDMI cable.

You are in SERIOUS NEVER NEVER LAND.

Any HMDI cable over 30 ft. is pure never never
land. You must be running a lower bandwidth
display speed.

drhankz,

22AWG 50ft HDMI works fine in which many others are not reporting any problems. I don't know if there are others running PS3 with this kind of run? I really don't think that's the problem unless it's just the PS3 that is having a problem -- Motorola cable box and upconverted DVD w/HDMI are not having any problems with the 50 foot run. Not experiencing any sparklies or other know side effects with long HDMI runs?

drhankz,

22AWG 50ft HDMI works fine in which many others are not reporting any problems. I don't know if there are others running PS3 with this kind of run? I really don't think that's the problem unless it's just the PS3 that is having a problem -- Motorola cable box and upconverted DVD w/HDMI are not having any problems with the 50 foot run. Not experiencing any sparklies or other know side effects with long HDMI runs?

But you still have not said what
display resolution you are sending
down the 50 ft. HDMI cable?

But you still have not said what
display resolution you are sending
down the 50 ft. HDMI cable?

1080p/60Hz with the PS3

1080p/60Hz with the PS3

That is the highest bandwidth.

Getting that over 50 ft of cable is NO SMALL ACCOMPLISHMENT.

That effort deserves one of these http://www.rx8web.com/smilies/bouncy.gif

Everything looks great with 1080p PS3-bluray/JVC RS1 FP combo. Now if I can just get this 'screen going black' problem resolved everything would be perfect :confused:

http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/501/medium/P1011067.jpg

Can anyone tell me how to access online gaming - I have a Playstation Network account set up and a good wired coonection but can't find any link to online play!

Can anyone tell me how to access online gaming - I have a Playstation Network account set up and a good wired coonection but can't find any link to online play!

The link to online play is in the game. In Motorstorm its in the main menu. What game are you wanting to play online? Not all games have online play. Perhaps the one you are trying does not. Look on the back of the game case and it will say if it has online.

Is anyone else getting this type of pixel shimmering/screen corruption?

The link to online play is in the game. In Motorstorm its in the main menu. What game are you wanting to play online? Not all games have online play. Perhaps the one you are trying does not. Look on the back of the game case and it will say if it has online.

Thanks for the info - obvious I'm sure but I'm new to gaming after 10 years of absence (kids grew up).
However, now I have to return my three day old PS3 because it will do everything BUT play a game. Everytime I press the start button to "Play" the controller goes dead. And that's on my extra controller as well. All I can do is hit the PS button and quit the game. This is after cold boots, reset both controllers and finally a complete sys restore. I specifically waited to get my PS3 for six months to get the bugs out - Oh well, in ten days I will have a replacement.

I have a sharp aquos LC-45GD7U

Now, I've yet to see anything in 1080p so I decided to go out and purchase a PS3, and hook it up to my monster HDMI cable.

Whenever I attempt to select 1080p, I get the ol' "Incompatible signal" error. what gives?

my TV is HDCP compliant. FtW?!

I'm told some tv's can display 1080p, but cannot receive it?


....what?

I have a sharp aquos LC-45GD7U

(snip)

I'm told some tv's can display 1080p, but cannot receive it?


....what? Yep, that would be correct. Sony, and maybe others, created a line of HDTVs that are 1080p compliant but the HDMI inputs can only receive 1080i.

Don't know about your specific model though. What does the manual say?


fuad

Well, I finally got my ps3 a few weeks ago and have been curiously testing everything I could when I tried to use an SD card to upload mp3's and pix onto the harddrive. I get the message that there are no pics or tracks on both the music and photo submenu's. I have tried formatting the sd card with the ps3 w/ no luck as well as simply making a data cd for music and still the no tracks message. Is my ps3 defective? Or am I simply doing something wrong. Thanks in advance for any help.

Well, I finally got my ps3 a few weeks ago and have been curiously testing everything I could when I tried to use an SD card to upload mp3's and pix onto the harddrive. I get the message that there are no pics or tracks on both the music and photo submenu's. I have tried formatting the sd card with the ps3 w/ no luck as well as simply making a data cd for music and still the no tracks message. Is my ps3 defective? Or am I simply doing something wrong. Thanks in advance for any help.

Hit the triangle button while selecting the card and then select "view all" or "display all" I forget what the exact term is but I think you'll know it when you see it. The triangle will bring up a menu on the right.

Hit the triangle button while selecting the card and then select "view all" or "display all" I forget what the exact term is but I think you'll know it when you see it. The triangle will bring up a menu on the right.

Phew, Thanks!

For those TV's that are supposed to be 1080p but can only take 1080i, are they suffering from the PS3 downscaling material to 480p? I'm wondering this since I don't get any screen corruption at 1080i.

For those TV's that are supposed to be 1080p but can only take 1080i, are they suffering from the PS3 downscaling material to 480p? I'm wondering this since I don't get any screen corruption at 1080i. If those screens take 1080i only and the PS3 is setup to 1080i, the maximum resolution is 1080i. DVDs at 480p and PS3 games at 720p and 1080i.


fuad

Ok, not sure where to post this question, but this seems the likely thread. I have my PS3 setup with no problems. However I do want to transfer a big chunk of my MP3s to the PS3. Now I have a Zune and it does not work with it(believe it or not I did try to see if the PS3 and it would work and no such luck). I really do not want to burn music to Cd's and transfer that way and am I wondering if I pick up a USB flash drive if that would be better? I'm assuming the PS3 could read the files on that?

I really do not want to burn music to Cd's and transfer that way and am I wondering if I pick up a USB flash drive if that would be better? I'm assuming the PS3 could read the files on that? You certainly can do that. Just put the music files in a MUSIC directory and it'll be recognized. If not, press Triangle to see all files in the flash drive.

However it sounds like you have a substantial amount of files. It may eat up your HDD space in the PS3. If you have an unused HDD (2.5 or 3.5), get an external enclosure and transfer the files to there. Then hook it up to the PS3. This way you're not eating up any space and you can update the files easily.


fuad

You certainly can do that. Just put the music files in a MUSIC directory and it'll be recognized. If not, press Triangle to see all files in the flash drive.

However it sounds like you have a substantial amount of files. It may eat up your HDD space in the PS3. If you have an unused HDD (2.5 or 3.5), get an external enclosure and transfer the files to there. Then hook it up to the PS3. This way you're not eating up any space and you can update the files easily.


fuad
I do have a decent size collection, but I wouldn't be putting most of it on the PS3. I'd only be doing about 10-15 gigs worth if that. So it would eat up some space the HDD, but that drive is fairly big so I think I should be ok.

help me

i have a th50px60 plasma panasonic and when watching a 1;85:1 blu ray movie with my ps3, it leaves 3 lines of blank pixels in the upperpart of the screen and 2 lines on the bottom. Is ther anyway i can make the movie fill the whole screen. The movie is ultraviolette. the menu is filling the whole screen, the advertisement caution etc is filling the whole screen but not the movie itself.

Standard dvds have always filled the screen if they are 1:85:1.

this is annoying especially with a plasma because afterwards you have retention.

thanks for advice

New PS3 owner here!! :)

Quick question on audio. Are the Blu Ray trailers downloaded from the PSN Store in surround sound? All of my games play in dolby 5.1 through my receiver but these Blu Ray trailers only seem to play in Pro Logic. I'm hooked up via component and optical out.

Just curious since they ARE trying to showcase HD content here. Then again they only included composite cables with my 600.00 purchase so why am I not surprised that it woudn't be 5.1? :D

Most of the trailers unfortunately are in stereo :(

Most of the trailers unfortunately are in stereo :(


LOL! Great way to show of the lossless audio that Blu Ray delivers. Sighhhh... :rolleyes:

'Technically' they are showing off the lossless audio as it is 2 channel pcm. :)

LOL! Great way to show of the lossless audio that Blu Ray delivers. Sighhhh... :rolleyes: You're confusing the disc format and the file format. The trailers downloaded from the PSN are AVC with AAC stereo audio; both are lossy encodings. BD movies can be encoded with either MPEG-2, VC-1 or AVC and use both lossy and lossless soundtracks.


fuad

The reason home theater is so *!#& confusing is because there is so much conflicting information. I've read so many times that the PS3 does not output 720p. Yet on page 21 of the PS3 pdf manual, it reads that 720p is output. Also on the same page, it reads, "This system does not support output from the DTS-HD 7.1 Ch. DTS-HD 7.1 Ch. audio is output from a 5.1 or lower channel".

It took me a couple times reading that to realize Sony is describing DTS as "DTS-HD". Since when is DTS refered to as DTS-HD??? Jeez!!!

Separately, does the PS3 decode Dolby Digital Plus to PCM? Does the PS3 pass as bistream Dolby Digital Plus? Is there any thread within AVS that clearly (and accurately) states what the PS3 decodes to PCM AND what the PS3 passes as bistream?

Can get 1080p through HDMI on 42 inch Westinghouse (LVM 42W2). However, image contains moving white sparkles around much of the text and practically anything in motion on the screen. Bumping the resolution down to 720p solves the problem, but does not make me happy!

You won't really notice too much of a difference between 720p and 1080p unless you have a 50" or larger tv anyways :p

just got off the phone with bb after chewing them out. they are going to call me back and tell me what they can do. I'll keep you posted

hahahaha, they got owned :D

You won't really notice too much of a difference between 720p and 1080p unless you have a 50" or larger tv anyways :pRelative screen size is more important than absolute screen size. If you sit far enough away from a 50", you will see no difference. If you sit close enough to a 27", you will see a difference.

I was wondering if every one else's XMB has color banding?

I was wondering if every one else's XMB has color banding?

Nothing noticeable. How bad is it?

same, not very noticeable. I was just wondering if it was normal.

The reason home theater is so *!#& confusing is because there is so much conflicting information. I've read so many times that the PS3 does not output 720p. Yet on page 21 of the PS3 pdf manual, it reads that 720p is output. Of course it does. BUT most AVSFers use it as a BD player. As a BD player it doesn't output the video as 720p but at 1080i/p, with the exception of true 720p video.

PS3 games are output at 720p and 1080i/p.

Separately, does the PS3 decode Dolby Digital Plus to PCM? Not really sure as there are no BDs or PS3 games that has DD+. Having TrueHD decoding would suggest that this is a relatively easy thing to do either currently or via a firmware update.

Does the PS3 pass as bistream Dolby Digital Plus? Ditto.

Is there any thread within AVS that clearly (and accurately) states what the PS3 decodes to PCM AND what the PS3 passes as bistream? Not really. If you'd like, you can start and maintain it.


fuad

My PS3 was being realllly stupid.

I was playing some MLB The Show at work (it's an easy job) and decided to watch a moive instead. I put in Bad News Bears and it wouldn't come up. Hmm, okay. So I decided to try a DVD-R and it worked (but I really didn't want to watch that one). I then tried another real DVD and it still wouldn't work.

Okay, I restarted the system.

"Your hard drive needs to be reconstructed." What? I turned the system off, samething. Turned it off, samething. I finally get to the PS3 menu. I then save my game data onto a miniSD that I had in my phone.

I then call Sony and they tell me to take out the HDD and that will reset it, so this won't happen again. Well it did and this time I couldn't get to the PS3 menu no matter how many times I tried restarting the system.

I called Sony back:

Sony: You must have downloaded something that corrupted your system.
Me: Well, I haven't downloaded anything in over a week and everything I downloaded came from Sony.
Sony: Well that is your problem.
Me: Then why did it work for a week?
Sony: I don't know, it must be something you downloaded.
Me: So, it is Sony's fault?
Sony: No.
Me: Ahh, well, the only thing I downloaded came from Sony.
Sony: Oh....................yeah, it must be something from Sony's Store that did this.
Me: Yeah, you should get that fixed.

Atleast I got to save my game data because I would have been pisssed.

I should have kept my 360.

I am getting ready to take the plunge and purchase a PS3.......I have a question for everyone here:

How do I hook it up to my "legacy" DLP that only has DVI (no HDMI input)? Do I need some sort of HDMI>DVI converter? If so any recommendations? Can I use Component cable? I still want to get the best quality possible and true HD resolution for the games.

Thanks

Any DVI>HDMI converter is fine. For a while, I used my LCD monitor just for PS3 and I had to use DVI>HDMI and it worked great.

And here are component cables (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&q=playstation+3+component&btnG=Search), but HDMI looks better.

Why is their web browser PS3 slower than my computer, is that normal, I thought with that cell engine it should be just as fast as a regular computer. just wondering, I know it isnt running windows or mac but do you think they will be able to speed it up in the future,

and then it runs out of vr memory when you get too may sites opened.

and can we get a malicious virus, like the guy stated above when we download a free game or movie trailer from sony, and then screw up our ps3. that sucks if it is true.

First time poster with a question.

I recently bought a Samsung LN-T4042 40lcd TV and having nothing but problems.

On the PS3 I get this ghosting where white text on black gets left behind when the next screen comes ( ghosting best term I could think of). I also get screen tearing ( best words) where ever 5 minutes or so a bubble line moves up half the screen. Also when it goes from the menu screen to the game it drops in an out and has to search for signal. I currently and in 720p mode and connected with HDMI cables.

Also I am getting the tearing issue on my xbox360 as well in 720p, which leads me to believe this TV is cursed.

Thanks

Lower your contrast a bit or brightness, gets rid of the ghosting. (I dont mind a bit of retention as long as the next image gets rid of it.) I actually had a lns 4696 and returned it for a lower 768 p 4692 cause the 4696 was haveing some horizontal line and was cloudy,
I wasnt very happy about it, But my sammy does that handshake thing too, when I boot up a game the screen goes snowy for a second or two, and makes a sound noise, then it is ok.


(Oh I read up a bit on PS3 vuirus, Possible but not really too probable, We run linnux and
not autorun exe files, ect, ect. However who knows what the future will hold!

Any DVI>HDMI converter is fine. For a while, I used my LCD monitor just for PS3 and I had to use DVI>HDMI and it worked great.

And here are component cables (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&q=playstation+3+component&btnG=Search), but HDMI looks better.


Thanks. Is the quality really that much different (worse) using component cables?

Can anybody help me with problem?
I have PS3 and Sony KDS-55A2000 connected with HDMI cable. This tv has 1080p resolution, but PS3 doesnt allow to set any another resolution, but for 576p. when i start bluer-ray disk 1080p i see 480 on the screen. In video settings I can check 576, 780,1080i, 1080p but when i press "right" button, screen becomes black for 30 seconds, and after ps3 returns me to resolution selecting window and i can choose only 576 to continiu setup.
When i start blue ray it shows 480. If i set automatic, ps3 also shows just 480. When i start dvd or games int shows 576. Don't know what to do...

I was watching Black Hawk Down on my PS3, and when the movie finished I took it out (eject button) and inserted Resistance for a quick game.

Well, I had no sound coming from my speakers when the game loaded.

Is this normal? I am connected to my Onkyo SR674 receiver using HDMI from the PS3 and LPCM enabled.


After a few minutes, I quit out of the game, and then started it up again...and this time the sound was working perfectly. Is this an HDMI issue, a PS3 issue, or an Onkyo receiver issue?

Weird...

I just had this same exact problem happen to me. I have the most recent firmware downloaded, and have the PS3 hooked up via HDMI to the same receiver, SR674. Also hearing slight static when I boot up the PS3, or switch sources (from blu ray movie back to the dashboard). Anyone know how to fix these?

I have a question, currently I have my PS3 set to output bitstream through an HDMI cable to my receiver that accepts pcm. If I play a pcm track, everything plays fine, the PS3 outputs pcm. My question is, I don't have any Dolby TrueHD disks to try this on, if I get a Blu-ray movie that has a TrueHD track and I select it, what will happen? Do I need to change the PS3 to output pcm first before selecting a TrueHD track?

Thanks

Can anybody help me with problem?
I have PS3 and Sony KDS-55A2000 connected with HDMI cable. This tv has 1080p resolution, but PS3 doesnt allow to set any another resolution, but for 576p. when i start bluer-ray disk 1080p i see 480 on the screen. In video settings I can check 576, 780,1080i, 1080p but when i press "right" button, screen becomes black for 30 seconds, and after ps3 returns me to resolution selecting window and i can choose only 576 to continiu setup.
When i start blue ray it shows 480. If i set automatic, ps3 also shows just 480. When i start dvd or games int shows 576. Don't know what to do... I'm disinclined to check the specs for your TV.

Regardless, this is what I think is happening. While your HDTV can display 1080p resolution (or so it says in the product brochure), it may only accept 1080i signal, which it then upscales to 1080p.

So try unchecking the 1080p box and see how it goes.


fuad

My PS3 will not hook up to the internet now via Wireless or Wired? Say DNA server error, and I have never had a problem till now. On top of that it will not let me update via a memory card of USB connection. In fact it doesn't read the memory cards so far that I have including Memory stick pro etc... Ah........... HELP............ :) LOL

was watching a BD today and all the sudden my PS3 went from from dead silent like it always is to even louder than my 360! granted the room temperature wasnt exactly nice and cool at the time...so i guess my question is does the ps3 have some sort of "extra" fan in there that kicks in when it senses that the core temperature is getting to hot? or does it just ramp up the speed on the fans it already uses? anyone else have this happen?

Hello fellow PS3/YDL owners! Enjoying my new baby! If only I can get my controller to work w/ Linux, everything boots up properly. The controller won't pair while in the other OS, all the lights on the controller just blink, I press the PS button and nothing happens. No problems while in the game OS. Do I need a keyboard?. P.S YDL pre-installed. Thanks!

does anyone know of any games that feature a video settings option? What are some games that you have used as reference when adjusting brightness?

was watching a BD today and all the sudden my PS3 went from from dead silent like it always is to even louder than my 360! granted the room temperature wasnt exactly nice and cool at the time...so i guess my question is does the ps3 have some sort of "extra" fan in there that kicks in when it senses that the core temperature is getting to hot? or does it just ramp up the speed on the fans it already uses? anyone else have this happen?


I believe the PS3 has different cycles that it goes through in regards to the fan. I remember reading that the fan would definitely kick in and spin louder if the core temperature was warmer then normal. I know my PS3 is silent when it turns on but then the fan occasionally kicks in and it is definitely louder. I wouldn't call it 360 loud because once I am a couple of feet back you can barely hear it. There is definitely a difference though. Many PS3's also act differently. My friends PS3 is pretty silent and rarely does the fan get that loud. Mine can go 20 minutes with the fan blowing louder than normal and then go back to being quiet for a few minutes. I have a warranty in case something happens though, so I am not to worried :).

Is anyone else getting this type of pixel shimmering/screen corruption?

I have noticed this a few times on the menu screen of the PS3. I actually exchanged a new tv because I thought that it was bad but turns out it wasn't. I thought it might just be a loose HDMI cable in the back of the tv so I reseated it and normally it just disappears. I have tried different HDMI cables but that didn't help. I have also swapped out my PS3 once but I don't remember if the previous PS3 did this (my first system had other issues). Usually though if I reseat the HDMI, it magically goes away. Any other people experience this?

I've read elsewhere that people claim to have successfully connected a PS3 to a Dell 3007WFP monitor using an HDMI to DVI cable, but I'm just failing to get it to work. Anybody want to guess what I might be doing wrong? Here's what I've got:

PS3: works fine with my projector on an HDMI to HDMI connection, I can hotswap and verify that it's producing video output.

Monitor: Works fine with the computer on a DVI to DVI cable.

HDMI - DVI cable: Works fine to connect my DVI output OPPO DVD player to my HDMI projector.

When I connect them up, I get a black screen. Interestingly, the Dell does seem to see a signal from the PS3. If I turn off the PS3 with the cable connected, the monitor goes into standby mode until I turn the PS3 on again. If I disconnect the cable, the Dell goes into a color cycle (looks like some kind of perpetual self test or screensaver). But if everything is hooked up, the Monitor shows black.

WTF? Any help GREATLY appreciated here, folks.

Hey guys,

I have an XBOX 360, but I have got the three red rings. It is still under warranty, but if I trade it in for a new 360, it will be the FOURTH Xbox 360 I have had since August 2006!

Obviously, I am seriously thinking of dumping the 360 for a PS3. But, I'd like to know your thoughts on the system. Does it seem to break down as much and as often as the 360? Are people having serious issues (as a whole, not individually)?

Thanks in advance.

Hey guys,

I have an XBOX 360, but I have got the three red rings. It is still under warranty, but if I trade it in for a new 360, it will be the FOURTH Xbox 360 I have had since August 2006!

Obviously, I am seriously thinking of dumping the 360 for a PS3. But, I'd like to know your thoughts on the system. Does it seem to break down as much and as often as the 360? Are people having serious issues (as a whole, not individually)?

Thanks in advance.

It's not even close.

The PS3 runs quiet and cool. It's also made with quality components, which are not manufactured by the lowest bidder.

Hey guys,

I have an XBOX 360, but I have got the three red rings. It is still under warranty, but if I trade it in for a new 360, it will be the FOURTH Xbox 360 I have had since August 2006!

Obviously, I am seriously thinking of dumping the 360 for a PS3. But, I'd like to know your thoughts on the system. Does it seem to break down as much and as often as the 360? Are people having serious issues (as a whole, not individually)?

Thanks in advance.

This thread should also tell you the reliability of the ps3..from all of us here at avsforum.


http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=842460&highlight=poll

I'm having some issues with the DLNA server setup. I have tried sever servers and each has their own problems with the PS3 and none have been perfect. Yet, many have used the same software and report good results.

All content is the same-

TwonkyMedia- Played mp3s, some videos and 1 folder of images not main folder of images
EyeConnect- Played mp3s, no videos and no photos (iphotos) at all
MediaTomb- Played no content
USB FLash drive, see my music folders, see the # and size of files but will not play them.

So I'm at a loss at to what would case my issue. It's not network or router/firewall because the USB flash drive had issues. It's not my content because TwonkyMedia played all my mp3s, and some jpgs/gifs and mpgs.

Are there any tips I can try?

Question on audio. Right now I am using HDMI>DVI for my video, but for audio I used the included a/v cable and just ran the red and white audio wires into a spare input on my reciever. It sounds good, but I noticed the PS3 has an optical out and my reciever happens to have a spare optical input. Will I noticed a difference if I get a decent optical cable and setup audio through that???

also, a video question. Everything appears fine, but I saw something mentioned about telling the PS3 what type of display is connected (4:3 or 16:9). Is this something I have to explicitly set or is it determined when I choose the video output setting? (Right now I am set to HDMI)

Yes, you'd notice quite the difference as I beleive, you'd be going from analog stereo to digital 5.1.

Yeah I just noticed that on the playstation site. Question, if the analog stereo is only 2.0 how come I was still hearing sound out of all 5 speakers? is that even possible?

K, I just played around and discovered the PS3 does not like your files to be inside a folder (inside the main directory). I have MUSIC/artistname/album/song.mp3 and PS3 said what? So, I pulled a few mp3s into root level of MUSIC and they played. Not sure why, but at least I know how to set up the thumb drive.

I can't imagine the meidaserver would have these issues, because Twonky and Eyeconnect both played my mp3s, but neither played my photos or videos with consistency.

So I'm still seeing little white artifacts when in the XMB or in certain scenes on games (pitch black background is where it is noticeable)......I googled around and saw some others describe this as "sparklies" that randomly appear on the screen. I'm using a Samsung DLP with a hdmi adapter to DVI cable into the tv. Is it the cable, the adapter, the tv, a setting, some interference??? Anyone else seen this?


for some reason this seems to be most prevelant on system startup, and after playing for about an hour it goes away....I'm stumped.

Yeah I just noticed that on the playstation site. Question, if the analog stereo is only 2.0 how come I was still hearing sound out of all 5 speakers? is that even possible? It is. You can convert 2.0 sound to 5.1 or how many speakers you got depending on the capabilities of your receiver.


fuad

Yeah I just noticed that on the playstation site. Question, if the analog stereo is only 2.0 how come I was still hearing sound out of all 5 speakers? is that even possible?

yes, like old surround dolby digital dts, simulates it (The amplifier splits it up into
the front l/r , rear surroud , and bass and (center speech). which is like a cheap form of 5.1 or 6.1.

they just had the old analog red white cables on the inputs

Just bought a wireless keyboard that works well with the PS3. Anyone have key mappings for the start, PS3, ... and other controller keys to a keyboard for using the web browser? Already found the Escape, F1, and F5 but I'm sure there's more.

Thanks in advance.

^ what kind did you by, I am looking to do that. Did you have to set up with usb, or is it just
out of the box and the ps3 sees it automatically?

BTC 9029URF III - worked right out of the box. You may want to play with a wired USB keyboard first to see if you really want to go this route. The browsing experience isn't exactly what I expected :)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823110015

BTC 9029URF III - worked right out of the box. You may want to play with a wired USB keyboard first to see if you really want to go this route. The browsing experience isn't exactly what I expected :)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823110015

I just bought the official PS3 KEYBOARD (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Playstation-Cordless-MediaBoard-Keyboard/dp/B000MFLBBK)

I'm still waiting for my PS3 to return from SONY Repair.
So I have no idea how this keyboard will work.

Just to clarify, I don't know of ANY keyboards recognized by the Sony Bluetooth stack. Even the OFFICIAL KB mentioned above uses a USB dongle.

Hope that helps.

NOW - Does anyone know about Key Mappings???????

Just to clarify, I don't know of ANY keyboards recognized by the Sony Bluetooth stack. Even the OFFICIAL KB mentioned above uses a USB dongle.

Hope that helps.

NOW - Does anyone know about Key Mappings???????

It uses a USB Receiver - I don't know if I would call that a
dongle.

But I agree it is NOT using the Internal PS3 Bluetooth Receiver.

But the PS3 does recognize the USB Receiver without loading or
configuring any software or parameters.

Also since it is made by logitech and blessed by SONY - you would
think getting the mapping information would be easy. I'll find out
when my PS3 shows up from REPAIR - later today.

So here's what's happening... Only noticed this after installing the last update..
My kids have some PS2 games they play, when we load them the screen will go black and nothing will happen.. can't get back to the main menu, pressing the ps3 button on the controller doesn't work either, so I have to flip the switch on the back of the system, which can't be to good to do' right? It doesn't happen everytime though.. that's what's weird.. has anyone else noticed this??

thanks for any feedback..

aloha

Sorry if this is covered elsewhere but I'm a noob to PS3 and gaming in general; had no luck finding answer in search. New PS3, want to use on 2nd TV with only S-video input. No luck with either the component cable that came with the PS3 or with another PS2 S-video/component cable. Tried changing setup from HDMI output (which works fine) to AV Multi or S-video/component and get no picture or sound. Also tried on two TVs; no luck. Is there a trick to this? Thanks...

So here's what's happening... Only noticed this after installing the last update..
My kids have some PS2 games they play, when we load them the screen will go black and nothing will happen.. can't get back to the main menu, pressing the ps3 button on the controller doesn't work either, so I have to flip the switch on the back of the system, which can't be to good to do' right? It doesn't happen everytime though.. that's what's weird.. has anyone else noticed this??

thanks for any feedback..

aloha
^^ sometimes when playing F1 game, if I cancell the game, then it reloades the game, the screen stays black, but I can hear the audio. But if I cancel, then kinda just look a a few pictures or a video then go back and reload the game it is usually ok. if it stays black I just press the ps button on the ps3 and not on the remote. then it is ok. why do you switch off the back of ps3? just hit the ps reload standby button on the ps3 and not on the controller.

when my ps3 was up and running the audio would just turn off suddenly. now this never happend when playing a brd or rfom. it only happened when playing tiger woods gold (the game i play the most). is it a problem with the game itself or a issue with the ps3.

its real wierd the audio would cut off suddenly and wouldnt come back on till some random time later in the match play (or if i restarted the system). i had it connected through the hdmi but sending the audio through a optic cable to the receiver.

also has anyone experienced these problems before,

system freezing up at random screens in the menu.

controllers not reading the ps3 (even with the usb cable connected).

power button on the front not able to turn the system off

system not sending video to the screen (not a connection problem and its set to hdmi could hear the audio which was set to hdmi at the time plus it sends the video to the tv sometimes after a reset with the back switch).


i just hope my next one doesnt have any of these problems (will be my 3rd system and only (approx) 20 hours of use in 3 months).

^^ sometimes when playing F1 game, if I cancell the game, then it reloades the game, the screen stays black, but I can hear the audio. But if I cancel, then kinda just look a a few pictures or a video then go back and reload the game it is usually ok. if it stays black I just press the ps button on the ps3 and not on the remote. then it is ok. why do you switch off the back of ps3? just hit the ps reload standby button on the ps3 and not on the controller.

Sounds like we have different problems.. Mine LOCKS up.. front button on machine do not respond and the PS button on the remote or joysticks don't work either.. have to use the back to switch it off... seems to only do this with PS2 games, have not done it with any of my PS3 games.. never had this problem prior to the last update.. was thinking the new settings for the PS1-PS2 games in the settings may be set incorrectly.. Just wondering if anyone else has had this kind of thing happen//

Thanks though for the input..

"Great find! Thanks for posting this, that's my something new for today learnt."

Sounds like we have different problems.. Mine LOCKS up.. front button on machine do not respond and the PS button on the remote or joysticks don't work either.. have to use the back to switch it off... seems to only do this with PS2 games, have not done it with any of my PS3 games.. never had this problem prior to the last update.. was thinking the new settings for the PS1-PS2 games in the settings may be set incorrectly.. Just wondering if anyone else has had this kind of thing happen//

Thanks though for the input..

sounds alot like what my new system is doing. it freezes in the menu though. i cant even get a game into the system or it might never come back out. i cant even setup my psnid before it freezes.

I turned on my PS3 last night and all I got was a blank screen, I shut it off and tried again and it came on with the wave, but no XMB and at the bottom was select X cancel O. I tried pressing both buttons with the remote and then with a controller with no response. I tried the PS button and had the option to turn off system or controller. I tried turning off the power in the back for ten seconds, and also the power button boot trick and it just goes to the same screen. Anyone else heard of this or have a clue how tofix it?

I turned on my PS3 last night and all I got was a blank screen, I shut it off and tried again and it came on with the wave, but no XMB and at the bottom was select X cancel O. I tried pressing both buttons with the remote and then with a controller with no response. I tried the PS button and had the option to turn off system or controller. I tried turning off the power in the back for ten seconds, and also the power button boot trick and it just goes to the same screen. Anyone else heard of this or have a clue how tofix it?

its broken. i had 2 systems go through this. here check out this link and see what i went through. people in this section dont believe me after i started reporting this problem but look now its becoming more common. my first system froze up then suddenly stopped turning on. sony sent me a new system only to have this same issue right out of the box. now my system wont send the picture to the screen at all. so i gave up last night trying to get it to work.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=851849

so all you can do is call sony and have them send you a new "refurbished" ps3. which will take approx. 12 days unless you live on the west coast. i believe they ship the new units from texas.

its broken. i had 2 systems go through this. here check out this link and see what i went through. people in this section dont believe me after i started reporting this problem but look now its becoming more common. my first system froze up then suddenly stopped turning on. sony sent me a new system only to have this same issue right out of the box. now my system wont send the picture to the screen at all. so i gave up last night trying to get it to work.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=851849

so all you can do is call sony and have them send you a new "refurbished" ps3. which will take approx. 12 days unless you live on the west coast. i believe they ship the new units from texas.
Well, my system was not broken after all, I called a sony rep and he had me unplug all cables, remove the hard drive, install it and plug everything back in. I guess it does a complete reboot of the system and it worked. My gf was cleaning around it earlier and may have done something to it in the process. I noticed that the letters looked a little wider than usual so I think something was wrong in relation to the video output settings for the hdmi, but don't know for sure. Just glad I didn't have to send it back for a refurbished unit, you never know what they have been through or how many hours of use it had on it. Thanks for the input anyway and sorry to hear about your troubles with the sony rep, the person I contacted actually spoke english as a native language and sounded american, lol.

Well, my system was not broken after all, I called a sony rep and he had me unplug all cables, remove the hard drive, install it and plug everything back in. I guess it does a complete reboot of the system and it worked. My gf was cleaning around it earlier and may have done something to it in the process. I noticed that the letters looked a little wider than usual so I think something was wrong in relation to the video output settings for the hdmi, but don't know for sure. Just glad I didn't have to send it back for a refurbished unit, you never know what they have been through or how many hours of use it had on it. Thanks for the input anyway and sorry to hear about your troubles with the sony rep, the person I contacted actually spoke english as a native language and sounded american, lol.

dam i read this and pulled out my hdd minutes later. it worked for about 2 minutes and then suddenly my system shut down on its own (well first it beeped at me and then went into a standby mode). powered it up 2 more times and got the same results. it also resetting the hdmi handshake becuase i gotta unplugg the hdmi from the back of the tv then back in to get a picture every time i start it up.

dam, i was so hopefull when i read your post but im sure this advice will help others so good job taking the time to let others know.

dam, i was so hopefull when i read your post but im sure this advice will help others so good job taking the time to let others know.
It didn't work the first two times for me, first time I didn't select A/V through the hdmi, cause I have sound through optical link. Well it doesn't give you the option to set only video to the hdmi, so I was left with a blank screen. The second time I didn't unplug all the cables, and it did not reboot. The third time it finally worked after I selected A/V to hdmi, then set my audio up in settings.

BTW I have had this system since Nov 17th and this is the first major problem that I have encountered I think my gf must have done something to cause this because she was acting kinda fishy when it messed up, everything is ok now though.

i am getting an error "not supported mode" when trying to play a blu-ray disk using ps3 and the 1.8 software? i just started having the problem? i have tried 2 disk and gotten the same error. games play fine.

TV is samsung hls5087

i am getting an error "not supported mode" when trying to play a blu-ray disk using ps3 and the 1.8 software? i just started having the problem? i have tried 2 disk and gotten the same error. games play fine.

TV is samsung hls5087

look up samsung tv forum... theres a ton of issues with hdmi dropout!

look up samsung tv forum... theres a ton of issues with hdmi dropout!

it just started happening, my other hdmi sources (DVD player) work fine and ps3 games work fine, is there any fix for this?

Can someone help me link my notebook up with the PS3?

When I attempt to access it through the ps3's menu, it claims the notebook is not registered to the network? anyone know whats up with that?

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

Question,

How do I take pictures from different groups and make a new group of favorite ones,

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum but my friend said you guys would really help with my PS3 problem. See, I went to play a co-op game of resistance with my brother to unlock the black ops skin, but when the first map was loading it gave me the error # 8003051E and I got the same error when I went to delete some not needed game save files. I looked up this error number and it is the error "Game will not save." PLEASE HELP ME!!!! what do I do? I turned the switch off and on in the back multiple times and used the touch button to reboot the system. What do I do? I really want to play some co-op but since it uses autosave it wasn't working

Hey guys, my question is with the shared server. I am using Windows Media Player on my PC all the sharing is on and I see my files on the PS3 and they play fine.

BUT the files/tracks in each folder when shown on the PS3 are not in order. Is there a way to get the PS3 to list the files in order?

All my files have proper naming and are organized fine on my PC.

Hey guys, my question is with the shared server. I am using Windows Media Player on my PC all the sharing is on and I see my files on the PS3 and they play fine.

BUT the files/tracks in each folder when shown on the PS3 are not in order. Is there a way to get the PS3 to list the files in order?

All my files have proper naming and are organized fine on my PC.Yes, I believe you do have options when sorting your files/folders. When in the root, hit 'triangle', and at the top of that submenu, I believe, is a sorting option. It's there.

Yes, I believe you do have options when sorting your files/folders. When in the root, hit 'triangle', and at the top of that submenu, I believe, is a sorting option. It's there.

I figured there had to be an option in the slideout bar on the right, but I only seen info and copy options. I must not have done it at the root or the correct folder.

How do I view pictures, or listen to songs that are stored on my notebook? I finally got the ps3 on the network, now i just cant view any pictures or anything...

Can someone help me out with this?

Hey guys

I've got my ps3 hooked up to a panasonic PH9 plasma via hdmi but when i go from the ps3 dash to loading a game the black screen just before the playstation 3 writing comes up flickers, when the game is on there is no flickering just the screen before hand.

Doe's this happen to anyone else?

How do I view pictures, or listen to songs that are stored on my notebook? I finally got the ps3 on the network, now i just cant view any pictures or anything...

Can someone help me out with this?Sean, try going to the online guide found within the XMB, I believe under "network". It's the same submenu in which the 'browser' app is found.

This online guide will give you details on how to enable your PS3 to find another device on your LAN. You must have Windows Media 11 (I believe) installed on your notebook.

Hello guys/gals! First time posting, but I have an issue. I just downloaded Tversity on my PC, and after some tooling I got it to stream my media with no problem. Now, my internet connection on my PS3 keeps disabling. The PS3 streams my content/ Folding@home with no problem, but I cannot log into the PSN Store, or my Friends List. When I go to Network Settings, I press enable for internet connection and get an error (80130128). If I try and press it again, it says enabled in the menu, but under the Internet Status screen it still says disabled. I have it hooked up wireless with a Linksys WRT54GS router. Any thoughts?

Update: Now my PS3 will not play any BD. I get error code 800299D0, which I can't even find any information on.

Yes, I believe you do have options when sorting your files/folders. When in the root, hit 'triangle', and at the top of that submenu, I believe, is a sorting option. It's there.

Ok, no dice on this. that option is there for stuff saved on the hdd but not for any media shared. only options under triangle are copy and information...

I am playing a blu-ray movie and my tv is saying 1080i when I play it. I do have a 1080p tv out of my Sharp 42d72u through a Yamaha receiver that supports 1080p as well through HDMI.

Is there a setting I have to change or the movie is strictly 1080i?

I am having a wierd issue with games.. It seems like they are being downrezzed to 480..

I have the PS3 connected to a 1080P Westinghouse 37" via HDMI. The display settings are 1080P and I believe 480i was also checked as a supported res (safe mode? )

Anyway.. I downloaded resistance, motorstorm, ninja gaiden, GT HD, and I own the full version of oblivion.

Oblivion, Motorstorm, Resistance show up with black bars on the left and right, and appear to be in very low rez.

GT HD and Ninja Gaiden ( as well as the blu-ray movies and trailers) seem to play in their full 1080P glory.

Is this normal ?

Unless otherwise noted, games are 720p. Let the PS3 do an automatic check of your tv's capabilities and it should check 720p and 1080i. Once this is done games will play at 720p, also, if you select 480p I don't see a reason to select 480i.

Unless otherwise noted, games are 720p. Let the PS3 do an automatic check of your tv's capabilities and it should check 720p and 1080i. Once this is done games will play at 720p, also, if you select 480p I don't see a reason to select 480i.

That was exactly it, thanks.. For some reason 480i and 1080P were the only items selected. I just ended up checking them all + everything works fine now.

It wont let me uncheck 480i, must be some sort of safe mode res I guess..

I'm experiencing a problem with the upscaler. It seems everything is automattically being upscaled to 1080P. For example, I just got Rainbow Six Vegas last night, and noticed it was upscaled to the 1080P resolution. I thought the text was a little choppy, so I tried playing the game on 720P (it says its 720P/1080i on the box) and it looked much better.

I always was under the impression that games look best at 1080P (upscaled or not) but this wasnt the case for rainbow six. Does anyone know how to disable games to be automatically upscaled? I don't seem to have this problem with Madden.

Also, what do you guys choose as the upscale settings? (Double, Normal, Full screen etc)

Sorry I made a seperate thread on this but I though this one would be relevant for here, Just put my only Playstation 3 game in for the second time ever and there seems to be some problem, last time I played it was before the 1.82 update but now there seems to be some problem, the screen has split in two sort of, I don't know how to explain it but its like there is nearly the whole picture and then 3/4 of the way down the screen it starts again from the top of the image cutting off the bottom and repeating the top under a black line. The game is Elder scrolls IV: Oblivion, I tried my ngs demo for the first time too and this had the same problem. The problem does not happen with the crash ps1 classic I downloaded or on a SD-DVD, I have no Blu-rays yet in which to test, is this a known problem, are the settings wrong (I reset to defaults, but nothing)? any help would be apreciated, thanks in advance.

I'm experiencing a problem with the upscaler. It seems everything is automattically being upscaled to 1080P. For example, I just got Rainbow Six Vegas last night, and noticed it was upscaled to the 1080P resolution. I thought the text was a little choppy, so I tried playing the game on 720P (it says its 720P/1080i on the box) and it looked much better.

I always was under the impression that games look best at 1080P (upscaled or not) but this wasnt the case for rainbow six. Does anyone know how to disable games to be automatically upscaled? I don't seem to have this problem with Madden.

Also, what do you guys choose as the upscale settings? (Double, Normal, Full screen etc)

Games will look better in 1080p if the native resolution (output) of the game is 1080p. If a game is output in 720p, then use that resolution on your TV to get the best picture. If the TV is displaying something other than what is output from the PS3, then it has to do video processing...which may introduce judder and other problems.

In some cases, the upscaler will provide a better picture in 1080p, but not all cases.

I am playing a blu-ray movie and my tv is saying 1080i when I play it. I do have a 1080p tv out of my Sharp 42d72u through a Yamaha receiver that supports 1080p as well through HDMI.

Is there a setting I have to change or the movie is strictly 1080i?

Make sure your PS3 Video settings allow BD output of 1080p. I think there is an option for that...set it to Automatic.

Did a search and didn't see this question, hopefully it hasn't been asked before... I have my PS3 hooked up to my HDTV via HDMI cables, and I have an optical cable connected to my receiver, a Sony STR-DE995

(http://www.epinions.com/pr-Sony_STR-DE995_Home_Audio_Receiver/display_~full_specs)

The problem is when watching Blu-Ray movies such as Phantom of the Opera and Curse of the Golden Flower, the receiver displays the audio signal as being PCM and only shows sound channels in the front speakers. The rears are outputting sound, but it doesn't sound like they're getting their own channels. It's like I'm getting stereo sound via 5 speakers. Is there something I'm doing wrong or an adjustment I can make in the PS3 settings somewhere so I can get proper 5.1 sound?

Also, the PS3 is updated with the latest firmware.

I'm not sure what I did but when setting up my new computer (Gateway quad core) something changed, My PS3 doesn't see it as a media server any more, it's still connected thru the wireless router but I can no longer see my media.

Did a search and didn't see this question, hopefully it hasn't been asked before... I have my PS3 hooked up to my HDTV via HDMI cables, and I have an optical cable connected to my receiver, a Sony STR-DE995

(http://www.epinions.com/pr-Sony_STR-DE995_Home_Audio_Receiver/display_~full_specs)

The problem is when watching Blu-Ray movies such as Phantom of the Opera and Curse of the Golden Flower, the receiver displays the audio signal as being PCM and only shows sound channels in the front speakers. The rears are outputting sound, but it doesn't sound like they're getting their own channels. It's like I'm getting stereo sound via 5 speakers. Is there something I'm doing wrong or an adjustment I can make in the PS3 settings somewhere so I can get proper 5.1 sound?

Also, the PS3 is updated with the latest firmware.

You probably have the PS3 set to output PCM as opposed to bitstream. Since you have the PS3's audio running through optical, you only get stereo when the PS3 outputs PCM. Once you change to bitstream you should be fine.

I have completely changed my opinion of the 360 based off my brother's experience and what I've read online. I'm now focused on the PS3. I've never owned a Playstation, but why not jump on it especially with it's Blu-Ray capabilities and the fact that I've got a 52" 1080P Samsung LCD on the way. I've got a few questions about configuration, control, etc. Hopefully you guys can help me out.

All of my components will be in a closet about 6-7 feet away from my 52" Sammy LCD which will be wall mounted. I'll have one HDMI out coming from the receiver to the TV. I intend on putting the PS3 in the closet with the other components but I'm concerned about a couple of issues.

1. The PS3 controller is interactive in that it will allow you to turn it like a steering wheel, etc. to control the action on screen. Will I still be able to do this with the PS3 in the closet, or do you have to have a clear line of sight? I believe I'll be ok since it is Wi Fi compatible, but just wanted some confirmation.
2. Speaking of Wi Fi, what universal remote do you guys use to control your PS3? I have a Logitech 890 RF remote on the way with all my other HT gear for my man room, but it doesn't look like it will control the PS3. Should I just get the Sony PS3 remote and if so, will it work with the unit sitting off to the side behind a closet door?
3. Since the PS3 doesn't do any upconversion for SD DVDs, do you recommend an additonal upconvert DVD player like the Oppo DV-981HD? I haven't seen the Oppo in person, but there are a WHOLE lot of people on here raving about it.
4. My office is located on the second story of my house. That's where the cable modem and router is as well. Will I be able to play my PS3 online with it in the basement (and in a closet in the basement at that)? Any gaming adapter necessary to make it talk to the router upstairs?

Thanks in advance for the help guys.

Matt

1. The PS3 controller is interactive in that it will allow you to turn it like a steering wheel, etc. to control the action on screen. Will I still be able to do this with the PS3 in the closet, or do you have to have a clear line of sight? I believe I'll be ok since it is Wi Fi compatible, but just wanted some confirmation.

You don't need a clear line of sight to use the PS3 controller, since it uses Bluetooth to communicate with the PS3. You'll be amazed at how responsive the controller is. I've been able to control the PS3, in the living room, from the bedroom.

3. Since the PS3 doesn't do any upconversion for SD DVDs, do you recommend an additonal upconvert DVD player like the Oppo DV-981HD? I haven't seen the Oppo in person, but there are a WHOLE lot of people on here raving about it.

Thanks in advance for the help guys.

Matt

The PS3 does a pretty good job of upconverting SD DVD. That was added as an update so make sure you do the updates once you get the PS3.

Hello, has anyone had an issue with the audio output on the PS3. Just recently while watching the Patriot the audio would cut in and out at will. I assumed it had to be a connection problem but I have double checked and everything seems to be fine. When I switch the audio output to HDMI the audio output works with no issues, but when I switch back to toslink I get the same problem. Am I correct in assuming that this could be either a hardware or firmware issue.
Thanks...

Hello,

New ps3 owner, hooked it up last night.
pdp 6070 and Marantz sr-6001 thru hdmi.
Looks great, sounds great. All is good now.
What pcm setting do I choose for full uncompressed audio? Or is it a selectable in the movie?

3. Since the PS3 doesn't do any upconversion for SD DVDs, do you recommend an additonal upconvert DVD player like the Oppo DV-981HD? I haven't seen the Oppo in person, but there are a WHOLE lot of people on here raving about it.


Matt


PS3 does upconvert SD DVDs. Some people prefer to have a standalone DVD player (like OPPO) do it for ease of use or other features(like region free play, PAL DVD play etc ..). In some cases people do not want wear out the PS3 for movie play.

-Somedude123

So I've been having this problem for some time and I just give up...

I have a 20gig PS3, a Linksys wireless router, and a WinXP Pro Laptop. The Laptop is connected usually via wireless, but anytime I turn on the PS3 the wireless network crashes, anytime I try to access any network feature on the PS3 the network crashes. It can take 5-10 minutes of cajoling to reconnect.

I've replaced cables, I bought a new router, I've had 2 PS3's that have done the same thing. (I had to send my original to Sony, the new unit behaved exactly the same.) So I'm out of links in the chain that could be causing the problem. At first I didn't care because i would rarely be surfing the net while PS3ing, but now I can't get the media server to work, as soon as it searches for a media server my laptop gets kicked offline.

I figure at this point it must be operator error but I don't know what setting on the router or PS3 would make it so that the PS3 boots everything else offline. I have no network problems when the PS3 is off.

Any Ideas?

I just got my PS3 today. Trying to connect to the internet but can't. So cannot do firmware upgrade.
Here is my situation:
Wireless-B Linksys Router BEFW11S4
Secured WPA-PSK (TKIP).
I went through the setup- wireless entered in my security key; address settings "Easy" and got error 8013013E- A connection to the access point could not be made. Check security settings.
Windows/McAfee firewall turned off.

I am not sure what to do next. Everything I did seemed to be right and I redid it a couple of times.

What should I do?

Thanks.

I just got my PS3 today. Trying to connect to the internet but can't. So cannot do firmware upgrade.
Here is my situation:
Wireless-B Linksys Router BEFW11S4
Secured WPA-PSK (TKIP).
I went through the setup- wireless entered in my security key; address settings "Easy" and got error 8013013E- A connection to the access point could not be made. Check security settings.
Windows/McAfee firewall turned off.

I am not sure what to do next. Everything I did seemed to be right and I redid it a couple of times.

What should I do?

Thanks.

Download the update from the web, then put on disc or thumbdrive, insert into PS3 and update.
Go from there.
Good luck.

I'm having a weird problem with my video. I have the PS3 hooked up to my plasma via component. The first time I turned it on everything was fine. Now when I start it up I get audio but no video, but strangely enough when I play a game the video works.

Quote:
Originally Posted by jdhirsh
I just got my PS3 today. Trying to connect to the internet but can't. So cannot do firmware upgrade.
Here is my situation:
Wireless-B Linksys Router BEFW11S4
Secured WPA-PSK (TKIP).
I went through the setup- wireless entered in my security key; address settings "Easy" and got error 8013013E- A connection to the access point could not be made. Check security settings.
Windows/McAfee firewall turned off.

I am not sure what to do next. Everything I did seemed to be right and I redid it a couple of times.

What should I do?

Thanks.



Download the update from the web, then put on disc or thumbdrive, insert into PS3 and update.
Go from there.
Good luck.

I followed the exact directions for the USB update and it doesn't work. The system sees my USB drive but says it doesn't see any applicable files!!! I am stuck. And can't get anyone from Sony on the line.
Don't know what to do. Any ideas?

You need to format the USB drive with a FAT32 format. That is the only way the PS3 will be able to read it.

I finally got wireless access working for my PS3 last night. I went to the playstation store and was navigating using the wireless controller. I found that the directional arrows didn't do anything on the internet, but the analog joystick worked to move the cursor around. I moved the cursor over the boxes on the right side of the screen (The ones with the videos and game demos, etc) and couldn't find any button that would let me select a box. I thought the X button was suppose to do this, but it didn't do anything. Do I need a mouse or something else to use the internet? Is there something I am doing wrong? I was looking forward to trying some of the downloads, but couldn't find anyway to select any of them.

You need to format the USB drive with a FAT32 format. That is the only way the PS3 will be able to read it.
I finally got it to work. I didn't have to change any formatting on the drive. I think I didn't use all CAPS for the UPDATE folder on the drive. Thanks for the help.

I recently got a new quad core computer & hooked up the router, the PS3 sees the router & works fine folding, at the Playstation store & online play, however it doesn't see it as a media server though.
It worked fine on my old 2 core computer & both are running Vista home premium.

What did I miss??
(Router=Linksys WRT54GSv6 )

Is the new Vista 64-bit?

Is the new Vista 64-bit?
No, 32 bit

I finally got wireless access working for my PS3 last night. I went to the playstation store and was navigating using the wireless controller. I found that the directional arrows didn't do anything on the internet, but the analog joystick worked to move the cursor around. I moved the cursor over the boxes on the right side of the screen (The ones with the videos and game demos, etc) and couldn't find any button that would let me select a box. I thought the X button was suppose to do this, but it didn't do anything. Do I need a mouse or something else to use the internet? Is there something I am doing wrong? I was looking forward to trying some of the downloads, but couldn't find anyway to select any of them.

It is the x button, and on certain things sometimes the start button. when you click on it, you should see
a pulsating target like thingy in the upper right hand corner of your screen.
maybe your controller is not paired, select the ps button in the center of the controller and activate the controller. when on a web page the arrow buttons also bring you down in the script.

Anybody here use AT&T's 2wire Gateway? I keep getting error code 8013013E telling me that the PS3 can't access my wireless LAN and to check my security settings. I have been on the phone with both AT&T and Sony and they both keep pointing the finger at each other. I had AT&T open up the ports (?) for the PS3 and have changed my security settings and I still can't connect. I just bought my PS3 over the weekend and would like to perform all the system updates that have been released before I settle in and start using it. This problem is very dissapointing since I have had no issues with my Wii or my sister's Toshiba laptop. Can anyone please help me? AT&T offered me their high end support line but they charge $99, and after dropping all that money on the PS3 and Ninja Gaiden I'm a little tapped out. Thanks in advance.

*I also posted this in the Wireless Router Poll thread to get a wider audience.

Can the PS3 be updated from a DVD/CD that I burn? Or only from a memory stick or the harddisk? I don't have it on the network yet. Can I copy the update from a dvd/cd to the harddisk?

Can the PS3 be updated from a DVD/CD that I burn? Or only from a memory stick or the harddisk? I don't have it on the network yet. Can I copy the update from a dvd/cd to the harddisk?

Yes, it can.

I just bought an open item Samsung LN-T3253H 720p tv from bestbuy for a great price. Just to clear it up really fast its not the new version, its the 32" samsung you see hooked up to xbox 360's @ target.
Hooking up my PS3 with gamespot monster component cables which i bought used (and seem a little suspect) I begin to get red sparkles around the screen, and black areas of the screen show different hues and columns of red. When i turn the ps3 off and stay on the component channel the no signal display shows red columns. I turn off the ps3 and the television and hook up again with svid cables and do not get said issue. I've tried a few things which i'm not sure whether would have any effect on the picture, but i moved the tv and ps3 to a different part of the house and plugged them directly to the wall (as opposed to a surge protector) and get the same issue. On inspection of the component wires i notice that the "blue" plug is a little loose. I've yet to try HDMI as I'm waiting for my cable to come via mail. I have warranties on both products~ I was hoping that #1 anyone could identify issues that may come up with this television and #2 give any insight on what one may speculate is going on.

Thanks

Yes, it can.
Have you done it? Sony's saying no, it won't work.

http://playstation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/playstation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=276&p_created=1184282171&p_sid=OygIb2Hi&p_accessibility=0&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ 9MTImcF9wcm9kcz00JnBfY2F0cz0wJnBfcHY9MS40JnBfY3Y9JnBfcGFnZT0 xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9dXBkYXRl&p_li=&p_topview=1

If that page doesn't come up, here's the footnote:

Footnotes

1 The PLAYSTATION 3 system cannot perform a system update using a file burned to a standard CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or BD-ROM data disc. It can only be updated from discs that have been distributed with an update file.

Note: Sony is wrong, I put the pup file on a cd, stuck it in the PS3, went to system update and it found the update and installed, no problems.

Any ideas?

Minimum Requirements

*
PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system
*
SIXAXISTM wireless controller and USB cable (Note: You must have the SIXAXIS wireless controller connected to the PLAYSTATION 3 system directly via a USB cable before you attempt to do a System Update. If you do not have a USB cable to connect the SIXAXIS wireless controller, do not attempt to do the System Update.)
*
PC with Internet access
*
Storage media (Memory StickTM, SD Memory Card, Compact Flash®)[1] or a USB Mass Storage device such as a USB flash drive
(At least 110 MB of free space required)

How to Download the Update Data

1. Create a folder on the storage media in which to save the update data. Using a PC, create a folder named “PS3” on the storage media or USB device. Within the PS3 folder, create a folder named “UPDATE”.
2. Download the update data and save it in the UPDATE folder created in step 1. Click here to start the download.

Be sure to save the update data as noted below. If the data is not saved in the correct way, the PS3TM system will not recognize the update data.
The folder name must be in all uppercase letters.

* Location: Save in the “PS3” folder > “UPDATE” folder
* File name: Save as file name “PS3UPDAT.PUP”.

Here's my set-up:

I have a 50" Panasonic plasma that I connected the PS3 through HDMI.
I connected the audio from PS3 to BOSE 321 system through red/white cables.
It does not have an HDMI connector.

Does that mean that I will not be able to get sound through my Bose or do I have to use my Panasonic's sound?

No, 32 bit

MS sells 64 and 32 bit versions of a number of their OSs, including Vista and XP.

No, 32 bit

Depends on which version you get. Most come bundled with both.

I recently got a new quad core computer & hooked up the router, the PS3 sees the router & works fine folding, at the Playstation store & online play, however it doesn't see it as a media server though.
It worked fine on my old 2 core computer & both are running Vista home premium.

What did I miss??
(Router=Linksys WRT54GSv6 )

Did you enable WMP to be a media server? Additionally, if you did allow WMP to be a media server, you have to also allow the PS3 to share those files in the WMP network settings - otherwise you won't connect. I would give you the actual file path, but they are running WMP9 here at work.

Here's my set-up:

I have a 50" Panasonic plasma that I connected the PS3 through HDMI.
I connected the audio from PS3 to BOSE 321 system through red/white cables.
It does not have an HDMI connector.

Does that mean that I will not be able to get sound through my Bose or do I have to use my Panasonic's sound?

It means that you will have to set your TV and Bose setup independently (i.e. Set your TV to 'Video X' and your Bose to 'Aux' (or whatever you have it set to)) You should still be able to get your audio and video to work fine.

I am running HDMI to my TV and SPDIF to my receiver and it works perfectly.

Did you enable WMP to be a media server? Additionally, if you did allow WMP to be a media server, you have to also allow the PS3 to share those files in the WMP network settings - otherwise you won't connect. I would give you the actual file path, but they are running WMP9 here at work.
Actually my PS3 can see my computer now but it says,
Access to the media server is not allowed, it's possible the system name for the PS3 hasn't been registered, check the settings for the media server,
I'm guessing that's what you mean by allowing the PS3 to share the files.
I guess I'll go back & dig into the settings some more or maybe some one will tell me what I need to do.

Actually my PS3 can see my computer now but it says,
Access to the media server is not allowed, it's possible the system name for the PS3 hasn't been registered, check the settings for the media server,
I'm guessing that's what you mean by allowing the PS3 to share the files.
I guess I'll go back & dig into the settings some more or maybe some one will tell me what I need to do.

yeah, that is exactly it. I don't remember the exact path, but it is a security setting on WMP/Sharing. The PS3 will show up as an 'Unknown Device', but once you "Allow" it, you will be all set.

yeah, that is exactly it. I don't remember the exact path, but it is a security setting on WMP/Sharing. The PS3 will show up as an 'Unknown Device', but once you "Allow" it, you will be all set.
There must be something else wrong then because it showed up as "unknown device" & I allowed it but still got that same message.

There must be something else wrong then because it showed up as "unknown device" & I allowed it but still got that same message.

Did you select which folders you want to share "Music" "Photos", etc? On a side note, what version WMP are you using?

Did you select which folders you want to share "Music" "Photos", etc? On a side note, what version WMP are you using?
Yes they are selected & it's the version that came with Vista Home Premium which I assumed was v11, I guess I better check to be sure.

EDIT: I didn't see a version number in the properties pages.

Reboot both the PC and PS3

Reboot both the PC and PS3
That seems to have done the trick!!
When all else fails.....reboot!!

When I set mine up that is what I had to do as well :D

Newbie question here

I recently tried hooking my PS3 to my home computer via wireless network using a D-link router. My home computer is a newer Dell with Windows XP. I transferred all the pictures on the computer into the "shared documents" folder and ran the setup network utility on the home computer which allowed other computers access to files on it. After doing all that I still cannot access any pictures with the PS3. I'm sure there is something I am overlooking, but I'm not sure what. Is there something I did wrong when initially setting up the network on the PS3 (I really didn't understand alot of the options on there)? Is there something else?

Hello, Just got my PS3 yesterday (and updated to 1.9FW) and have been researching the forums in terms of calibration.

Reading through all the new updates and stuff...I am really confused...is there a good common setting for video image in terms of RGB (FULL, limit), super white, and Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr settings??
I have read posts in avs that claims that having BTB, WTW or any optimal settings for BD/DVD looks greats, but when playing DLed trailers or games, the setting looks horrid since they use different color space. I am using this baby to its full potential, so I am not just going to only watch movies or only play games and do not want to switch back and forth between settings all the time.

So again, is there an optimal setting that can be set for both? It seems to be it should be possible since XMB/games and DLed Videos are RGB, while BD and DVDs are in Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr (please correct if wrong) so the setting should be independent of each other...but from what I read, this is not so...

I have it hooked up to an HP md5880n.

Many thanks

I am getting some error numbers when I try to invite someone into private chat and it say could not connect to server error code 8???????. Can anyone help, I just recently noticed this problem since the update given that I was chattin with one of my freinds a couple days before.

Thanks in advance

I'm having a weird problem with my video. I have the PS3 hooked up to my plasma via component. The first time I turned it on everything was fine. Now when I start it up I get audio but no video, but strangely enough when I play a game the video works.

I have the exact same problem with my Sharp Aquos going through HDMI. Must be a system setting somewhere, or what happens with bad systems/cables.

Anyone solve this issue or have it?

I bought a PS3 on Saturday, and hooked it up to my existing DVI cable (which goes through the wall to my projector) using an HDMI -> DVI adapter. It worked fine Saturday night and part of Sunday morning. Then all of a sudden the picture went out. Log story short, the adapter went bad. I replaced it and now everything's fine.

The adapter went bad at the exact time I went upstairs and turned on media sharing on my PC. When I came back down to see how it worked in the PS3, the screen was blank. I naturally assumed I had caused the problem when I turned on media sharing. Turns out I just happened to turn on media sharing at the exact time the adapter went bad. I actually still can't believe it, but the new adapter is working, so, whatever...

The moral of the story is, even improbable things can happen sometimes!

-Dan

I have a KDS-R60XBR2 and a PS3. When I am watching a Blue Ray DVD if I PRESS Display on the remote the source says it is “1080i” Shouldn’t the source read 1080P?

people who have a quiet, cool running PS3:

could you please describe the environment where your PS3 sits (open/closed cabinet, ambient temps, amount of spacing around the unit, other components being used nearby... etc...)

thanks

mine is from launch and you could cook and egg on it. and you might want to speak up if you're going to talk over it. and if the movie is too long it might overheat and lockup or start to skip. it has about 5-6" of space all the way around it. it's in a cabinet with the front open. there are about a dozen 2" holes on the back panel

My PS3 runs perfectly quiet even during BD, DVD or RFOM action. It currently sits on top of (outside) my audio cabinet. Initially I put it in the audio cabinet, but soon realized it was getting too hot. I could hear the fans even with the glass front shut. It's well ventilated where it is now and I have to admit, it looks good where it is. Plus, I don't have to open and close the glass front every time I want to watch a movie or play a game.

I have a KDS-R60XBR2 and a PS3. When I am watching a Blue Ray DVD if I PRESS Display on the remote the source says it is “1080i” Shouldn’t the source read 1080P?

If you're using HDMI or component you need to set it up in your PS3 settings to use those resolutions. Also, make sure the movie supports 1080p.

Today while watching "300" I decided to pause the movie and switch from component to HDMI to see which connection gave the better picture and as soon as I did, I got a red screen that said something like "contact customer service" and "error" something or other. This was the first time I had any kind of problems with my PS3...I am also running firmware 1.9 which I updated to last nite. Anyone else see this pop up before or know what it is :eek: :confused: ??? I have since turned off the PS3's main power and then turned it back on and everything seems to be working ok....for now.

Thanks,
Brian

Today while watching "300" I decided to pause the movie and switch from component to HDMI to see which connection gave the better picture and as soon as I did, I got a red screen that said something like "contact customer service" and "error" something or other. This was the first time I had any kind of problems with my PS3...I am also running firmware 1.9 which I updated to last nite. Anyone else see this pop up before or know what it is :eek: :confused: ??? I have since turned off the PS3's main power and then turned it back on and everything seems to be working ok....for now.

Thanks,
Brian
Did you change inputs when the PS3 was still on?
If so The HDMI handshake probably just bitch slapped you! :p :D

Did you change inputs when the PS3 was still on?
If so The HDMI handshake probably just bitch slapped you! :p :D

:D :D :D Yea it was on but I had done this a couple times before and not had this come up...hopefully it just bitch slapped me and wont knock me out soon... :p

Thanks,
Brian

I am getting some error numbers when I try to invite someone into private chat and it say could not connect to server error code 8???????. Can anyone help, I just recently noticed this problem since the update given that I was chattin with one of my freinds a couple days before.

Thanks in advance
I've been getting the same error message. Mostly while playing Rainbow Six I get the error. I also have noticed that this occurred after the latest firmware update.

I want to play PS2 games on my PS3, however, they look terrible. I have a 1080p Samsung TV and the PS3 games look immaculate, but I can't seem to find the adjustment for the PS2 games which looked great on the PS2 system with component out and widescreen. Is there a 16:9 setting in PS3 for the PS2 games?

Thanks.

I've been getting the same error message. Mostly while playing Rainbow Six I get the error. I also have noticed that this occurred after the latest firmware update.

get to nat type 2

So I've been having this problem for some time and I just give up...

I have a 20gig PS3, a Linksys wireless router, and a WinXP Pro Laptop. The Laptop is connected usually via wireless, but anytime I turn on the PS3 the wireless network crashes, anytime I try to access any network feature on the PS3 the network crashes. It can take 5-10 minutes of cajoling to reconnect.

I've replaced cables, I bought a new router, I've had 2 PS3's that have done the same thing. (I had to send my original to Sony, the new unit behaved exactly the same.) So I'm out of links in the chain that could be causing the problem. At first I didn't care because i would rarely be surfing the net while PS3ing, but now I can't get the media server to work, as soon as it searches for a media server my laptop gets kicked offline.

I figure at this point it must be operator error but I don't know what setting on the router or PS3 would make it so that the PS3 boots everything else offline. I have no network problems when the PS3 is off.

Any Ideas?

sounds like you have a ip address conflict. more than one device is using the same address

I want to play PS2 games on my PS3, however, they look terrible. I have a 1080p Samsung TV and the PS3 games look immaculate, but I can't seem to find the adjustment for the PS2 games which looked great on the PS2 system with component out and widescreen. Is there a 16:9 setting in PS3 for the PS2 games?

Thanks.

In the PS3 menu go under the Game Setup (I think) settings and start playing :)

Does anyone know if the Samsung LNT4661 can "pass-through" the HDMI audio to the optical out of the TV to my receiver? my optical cable won't reach from the PS3 straight to my amp...
thanks in advance

I just got my ps3 two days ago and I can't get it to work with my pc. I have XP MCE and windows media player 11, I have sharing on and its detected the ps3 as unknown device, I've allowed it to share music/photos/video and I have files in those folder on my pc, the ps3 detects my pc as sifulee(trinity), it finds the pics okay but it doesn't find videos or music, it get an error occurred when I click on the music folder, any suggestions?

I'm so tempted to pick up a PS3 this week but there is one question that I've been meaning to ask for sometime now. How does the PS3 handle BD titles on a native 720p display?
I'd much rather prefer to have BD titles display at 720p rather than 1080i on my display.

I just received my Samsung LN-T4061 TV and hooked it up to the ps3 via the hdmi cable, however i do not have any sound when i play a game.

I do have sound with videos, the key tone, everything except game demos and the games.


Is there a setting i am neglecting on the ps3?

Please help???


Thanks in advance.

edit: crisis adverted, i solved it myself.... :D

edit: crisis adverted, i solved it myself.... :D
So......what did you forget?

I'm so tempted to pick up a PS3 this week but there is one question that I've been meaning to ask for sometime now. How does the PS3 handle BD titles on a native 720p display?
I'd much rather prefer to have BD titles display at 720p rather than 1080i on my display.

If you only check 480p and 720p in the XMB, it will output the BD at 720p over HDMI. That is what you are looking for correct?

In the PS3 menu go under the Game Setup (I think) settings and start playing :)

Yes, but it doesn't look like there's way to get the PS2 games to look as good on PS3 as they do on PS2. For one, there's no widescreen setting for PS2 games and the graphics are jagged.

If you only check 480p and 720p in the XMB, it will output the BD at 720p over HDMI. That is what you are looking for correct?
I was a bit concerned since the last time I actually followed the PS3, I remember reading something about PS3 scaler issues. So yeah, you answered my question. Much appreciated.

Got a quick question re: my onkyo 604 and the PS3...what should the display read when watching a blu-ray movie? Should it say 'multichannel' ?
Also, can someone explain the difference between last valid/multichannel/direct ?
Thanks much
-WD

Good morning!
my setup is the 65hm167, the HTSR800, PS3, and XBOX Elite.

I played around with the PS3 last night until 4am. New toys and all :)

Anyways, the TV, HTIB, and PS3 are all new components and I havn't figured out how to unlock all the power yet. My issue is I'm trying to get the setup I have to spit out 7.1 for HDDVD and Blu Ray. It's not happening yet.

Here's what I have:
3 HDMI Cables M-M
2 optical cables

I've been reading about my HTIB and I'm disappointed because it seems like I won't get 7.1 out of it because of it's "pass-through" nature. I'm also worried because I can't find "LPCM 7.1" in the manual anywhere for the 7.1 through the Blu Ray.

I apologize, this is my first foray into quite a few new things: 1080p, actually owning a receiver and speakers, the ps3 and BR functionality

Thanks for any help!

007 ... From what I can tell, you will NOT get 7.1 out of the PS3 and into your system, but instead get whatever can be supported via an Optical connection. As you pointed out, your Onkyo just does HDMI pass-through and the PS3 needs HDMI for the 7.1 signal.

As for the LPCM 7.1 in the manual, have a look here at the online manual --> http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/settings/audiooutput.html.

AmigaDude:

Thanks for the reply!

I appreciate the confirmation and the link to the online manual, I will read the crap out of it.