PS3 having trouble with Blu-ray movies after 1.5 update

Rusty James · 01-29-07, 09:41 PM

Just finished watching Chicago on my previously flawless PS3, which froze three times during the movie for about 15 seconds each time, then continued playing normally. The problem could not be duplicated, so it is definitely not a problem with the disc itself.

Hadn't had a single playback glitch until now. I upgraded to 1.5 last week and hadn't watched a movie since then.

Based on these other two threads posted below and my own experiences, I would recommend PS3 owners who haven't yet updated hold off until Sony addresses/fixes the problem.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=796054

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...3&page=1&pp=30

Hughmc · 01-29-07, 11:02 PM

No problems here since 1.5 update and have watched 5 BD movies.

Matt-05 · 01-29-07, 11:03 PM

if you don't update though you can't go to the PS Store...Some, like myself, will be between a rock and a hard place.

Aaron Garman · 01-30-07, 02:42 AM

I had the same problem on and off. Pearl Harbor and Kingdom of Heaven did this little pause, but Crank last night was fine. Maybe I will pick up that replacement plan at Best Buy or is this just firmware? I did just get 1.5.

AJG

clayfu · 01-30-07, 03:09 AM

hum i thought it was my disk.

happened with me too with Click. BUT didn't happen with Ice age

go figure

Anagoge · 01-30-07, 04:31 AM

The current theory is that disabling your wired and/or wireless Ethernet connections "fixes" this, until Sony issues a new firmware update fix.

tkbryant · 01-30-07, 11:46 AM

It's been happening to me too. Not one single problem until after this 1.5 firmware. All The Kings Men paused momentarily as did Alien vs Predator & Chicago. I'm not too worried as it seems like an easy fix. Hopefully Sony is aware of the problem.

lunnar · 01-30-07, 12:38 PM

Also just happend to me 5-6 time since 1.5 update and never before so I assumed it is the 1.5 update. I will try to know more about disabling the internet connectivity.

Rusty James · 01-30-07, 01:47 PM

This problem is becoming more widespread by the second:

http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...cending&page=1

http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...ead.id=1130766

http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...ead.id=1129295

Sony, are you listening?

xradman · 01-30-07, 02:35 PM

Dang, I updated last night after watching HoFD.

emmonsh · 01-30-07, 03:41 PM

i have never had a problem, be4 or after update.

lunnar · 01-30-07, 03:51 PM

well after reading alot of threads on various boards, it is clear that
1- this a problem is due to the 1.5 patch
2-this had nothing to do with your specific PS3 so an exchange is not the solution here
3-is completly random and had nothing to do with some specific blu-ray movies. so exchanging the movie won't cure it

the internet connectivity seem like the most logic cause of this.
so until a patch come, the solution might be to simply disable internet connectivity in the configuration menu when you watch a movie. the solution is still very fresh on the boards but I have yet to read anyone saying that they've disable it and still got the problem so it is a good sign.
Be carful if you read those board as a few people report they got the problem when in fact it is some other freeze up or crash. this bug is very specific, it look like you pause your PS3 for 5 to 15 seconds. then the movie restart like nothing happen

So far I've had the freeze bug at least once on every Blu-ray I've watch since 1.5 patch(and I got pretty bad internet connectivity so it seem like a pretty good cause) so I will try to watch 2 movies tonight(after disabling my network) and see if I am ok.

kgronseth · 01-30-07, 04:17 PM

Maybe this is a dumb question, but I just bought a 20 gb PS3 on Amazon and I plan on using it just for Blu-Ray movies for now (Still have Call of Duty 3 and Gears of War yet to play on my 360), should I even connect it to get any updates of firmware? Is the basic out of the box firmware going to cause problems for Blu-Ray movies?

Thanks.

Gary Neuwirth · 01-30-07, 05:54 PM

Some people (from reading on this forum) had problems fixed with each firmware upgrade. If you experience zero problems with your hookup then don't connect and upgrade. I've upgraded to 1.5 and have experienced the freeze up like others. I have disabled the internet connection and zero freeze after watching one movie but I won't be assured that it is fixed til I watch 10 movies in a row.

I'm confident that a future firmware upgrade will fix this for everyone.

BBS G35 · 01-30-07, 09:17 PM

Typical Sony

mswlogo · 01-30-07, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBS G35

Typical Sony

Typical software development. I'd rather see regular updates and small steps backwards now and then while they improve the product than get updates every 6 months.

I'm confident it will get resolved soon.

They should however allow you to roll back and hold.

Neo1965 · 01-31-07, 12:33 AM

Well, until I hear more, I will stick with 1.32 FW. I have zero problems playing almost 80 movies by now with this FW (4 new movies today alone). But I am using wifi for the internet connection.

IeraseU · 01-31-07, 12:41 AM

No problems with firmware 1.5 on my PS3, using wifi internet.

Dave Mack · 01-31-07, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBS G35

Typical Sony

yep, kinda like all those bricked 360s....

dsg2003gt · 01-31-07, 02:55 AM

WOW I am glad I havent updated yet....I had a feeling there was something up with this update...

lunnar · 01-31-07, 08:47 AM

well, I've just watch Kingdom of heaven last night after disabling the internet. 3 hours movie, no freeze up! it's only 1 movie so it sure dosen't prove it won't happen again, but at least it is worth a try.

dialog_gvf · 01-31-07, 10:00 AM

Oddly enough, I can't do the update over the Net. When I check I get a DNS error when trying to connect to the upgrade service. No problems with general surfing on the PS/3, though.

Anyone else see this problem?

BBS G35 · 01-31-07, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mswlogo

Typical software development. I'd rather see regular updates and small steps backwards now and then while they improve the product than get updates every 6 months.

I'm confident it will get resolved soon.

They should however allow you to roll back and hold.

I've never updated my Xbox 360 and had it be worst after the update...

Anyways, im glad i have not updated to version 1.5, ill just stick to 1.32 for now.

BBS G35 · 01-31-07, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Mack

yep, kinda like all those bricked 360s....

Typical sony to release a update that causes problems...I've never had such issues with my 360.

rdalcanto · 01-31-07, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo1965

I have zero problems playing almost 80 movies by now with this FW (4 new movies today alone).

4 movies in one day!?!? Are you getting pressure ulcers on your butt?!? Don't mean to be rude, but I hope you watched at least one of those on an exercise bike or treadmill....

TauRus · 01-31-07, 11:26 AM

I udated FW to v.1.5 as soon as it came out, watched a few movies since tehn, did not have any freeze issues. From reading the posts, I am inclined to think that particular Network setup details are causing the freezes. In my case I am using WPA (TKIP) wifi connection to a D-Link DI-624 router. I do not have any particular issues with movie playback itself. However, I did notice recently that the router started dropping the connection once in a rare while. I know that seeing those pop-up little dialogues telling me Signed out or Signed In. However, in my case these things do not case any playback issues. (knocking on wood ...)

mosman72 · 01-31-07, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TauRus

I udated FW to v.1.5 as soon as it came out, watched a few movies since tehn, did not have any freeze issues. From reading the posts, I am inclined to think that particular Network setup details are causing the freezes. In my case I am using WPA (TKIP) wifi connection to a D-Link DI-624 router. I do not have any particular issues with movie playback itself. However, I did notice recently that the router started dropping the connection once in a rare while. I know that seeing those pop-up little dialogues telling me Signed out or Signed In. However, in my case these things do not case any playback issues. (knocking on wood ...)

my 20gb ps3 has frozen up about 5 times in total in about a month. never in the same place or the same movie? im using firmware 1.31.....and my ps3 is never connected to the internet except for my original firmware update to 1.31. so internet or no internet regardless of firmware, freezes happen to some people and not others?

mosman72 · 01-31-07, 11:45 AM

lol....the dvds are not dirty....i know someone will mention cleaning the dvds

the__rob · 01-31-07, 12:12 PM

I have been having issues with my wifi connection dropping out. though it was my router but maybe it is the new firmware.

khwiggins2 · 01-31-07, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosman72

lol....the dvds are not dirty....i know someone will mention cleaning the dvds

That's true, I heard something about Sony not liking Adult movies.

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Rusty James Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 876	PS3 having trouble with Blu-ray movies after 1.5 update Just finished watching Chicago on my previously flawless PS3, which froze three times during the movie for about 15 seconds each time, then continued playing normally. The problem could not be duplicated, so it is definitely not a problem with the disc itself. Hadn't had a single playback glitch until now. I upgraded to 1.5 last week and hadn't watched a movie since then. Based on these other two threads posted below and my own experiences, I would recommend PS3 owners who haven't yet updated hold off until Sony addresses/fixes the problem. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=796054 http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...3&page=1&pp=30

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Matt-05 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 172	if you don't update though you can't go to the PS Store...Some, like myself, will be between a rock and a hard place. __________________ Waiting on a winner....or the SamsungUP5000

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lunnar Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 80	Also just happend to me 5-6 time since 1.5 update and never before so I assumed it is the 1.5 update. I will try to know more about disabling the internet connectivity. __________________ -Phil "Tempo is everything, perfection unattainable..."

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xradman AVS Special Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,908 Classified Rating: 100% (4)	Dang, I updated last night after watching HoFD. __________________ *Addicted to shiny round discs with HD content* My Home Theater My Movie Collection BDP-83 EAP (second group)

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Hughmc AVS Special Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,904	No problems here since 1.5 update and have watched 5 BD movies.

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Aaron Garman Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 35	I had the same problem on and off. Pearl Harbor and Kingdom of Heaven did this little pause, but Crank last night was fine. Maybe I will pick up that replacement plan at Best Buy or is this just firmware? I did just get 1.5. AJG

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Anagoge Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 41	The current theory is that disabling your wired and/or wireless Ethernet connections "fixes" this, until Sony issues a new firmware update fix.

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tkbryant AVS Special Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Park Ridge, IL Suburb of Chicago Posts: 1,401 Classified Rating: 100% (2)	It's been happening to me too. Not one single problem until after this 1.5 firmware. All The Kings Men paused momentarily as did Alien vs Predator & Chicago. I'm not too worried as it seems like an easy fix. Hopefully Sony is aware of the problem.

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Rusty James Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 876	This problem is becoming more widespread by the second: http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...cending&page=1 http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...ead.id=1130766 http://boardsus.playstation.com/play...ead.id=1129295 Sony, are you listening?

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emmonsh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: west branch,mi. Posts: 201	i have never had a problem, be4 or after update.

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lunnar Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 80	well after reading alot of threads on various boards, it is clear that 1- this a problem is due to the 1.5 patch 2-this had nothing to do with your specific PS3 so an exchange is not the solution here 3-is completly random and had nothing to do with some specific blu-ray movies. so exchanging the movie won't cure it the internet connectivity seem like the most logic cause of this. so until a patch come, the solution might be to simply disable internet connectivity in the configuration menu when you watch a movie. the solution is still very fresh on the boards but I have yet to read anyone saying that they've disable it and still got the problem so it is a good sign. Be carful if you read those board as a few people report they got the problem when in fact it is some other freeze up or crash. this bug is very specific, it look like you pause your PS3 for 5 to 15 seconds. then the movie restart like nothing happen So far I've had the freeze bug at least once on every Blu-ray I've watch since 1.5 patch(and I got pretty bad internet connectivity so it seem like a pretty good cause) so I will try to watch 2 movies tonight(after disabling my network) and see if I am ok. __________________ -Phil "Tempo is everything, perfection unattainable..."

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kgronseth Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 49	Maybe this is a dumb question, but I just bought a 20 gb PS3 on Amazon and I plan on using it just for Blu-Ray movies for now (Still have Call of Duty 3 and Gears of War yet to play on my 360), should I even connect it to get any updates of firmware? Is the basic out of the box firmware going to cause problems for Blu-Ray movies? Thanks.

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Gary Neuwirth New Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 14	Some people (from reading on this forum) had problems fixed with each firmware upgrade. If you experience zero problems with your hookup then don't connect and upgrade. I've upgraded to 1.5 and have experienced the freeze up like others. I have disabled the internet connection and zero freeze after watching one movie but I won't be assured that it is fixed til I watch 10 movies in a row. I'm confident that a future firmware upgrade will fix this for everyone.

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Neo1965 Innocent Bystander I Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CANADA! Posts: 3,525	Well, until I hear more, I will stick with 1.32 FW. I have zero problems playing almost 80 movies by now with this FW (4 new movies today alone). But I am using wifi for the internet connection.

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lunnar Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 80	well, I've just watch Kingdom of heaven last night after disabling the internet. 3 hours movie, no freeze up! it's only 1 movie so it sure dosen't prove it won't happen again, but at least it is worth a try. __________________ -Phil "Tempo is everything, perfection unattainable..."

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dialog_gvf AVS Special Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 4,990	Oddly enough, I can't do the update over the Net. When I check I get a DNS error when trying to connect to the upgrade service. No problems with general surfing on the PS/3, though. Anyone else see this problem? __________________ - Don't trust sigs

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TauRus AVS Special Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago NW burbs Posts: 1,436	I udated FW to v.1.5 as soon as it came out, watched a few movies since tehn, did not have any freeze issues. From reading the posts, I am inclined to think that particular Network setup details are causing the freezes. In my case I am using WPA (TKIP) wifi connection to a D-Link DI-624 router. I do not have any particular issues with movie playback itself. However, I did notice recently that the router started dropping the connection once in a rare while. I know that seeing those pop-up little dialogues telling me Signed out or Signed In. However, in my case these things do not case any playback issues. (knocking on wood ...)

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mosman72 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 72	lol....the dvds are not dirty....i know someone will mention cleaning the dvds

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the__rob Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 80	I have been having issues with my wifi connection dropping out. though it was my router but maybe it is the new firmware.