One-and-Only PS3 as Blu-Ray Player Thread - Page 502

Originally Posted by Krandor

I will try that tonight. I was just trying to save some cabling with a single audio out cable from the TV to the Onkyo.

I did see the bitsteam setting, but it was far from clear what it did except for a warning that some content may not play so I left it alone.

Originally Posted by rdclark

The optical output of most, if not all TVs will NOT pass multichannel audio from an external source. It will turn everything into 2-channel LPCM. The only multichannel you can get from a TV's optical output is from its own tuners.

This is stupid, of course, because otherwise we could all be using our expensive new TVs as the sophisticated AV switchers that actually are.

But until you get an HDMI AVR you will need to connect your digital audio outputs directly to your existing AVR to get multichannel sound.

Originally Posted by Krandor

I did not realize that. Thanks for the info and completely explains what I was seeing. Oh well - it seemed like a good idea at the time. So the optical on the TV does me no good then since everything comes external.

I'm still in the middle of rewiring everything to support the new HD TV so it isn't a big deal. I'll just need to adjust a few things and buy me some more optical cables on the way home.

I do plan to get an HDMI AVR in the next few months, but couldn't swing that and the plasma at the same time. I'll get there.

So once I fix that, I am still better off the PS3 switching to Bitstream mode? I wish some of the PS3 settings were explained a bit better.

Originally Posted by nahtanoj

I bought a 40Gig PS3 after reading this forum, primarily for BR movies ... I use the Nyko remote, which I've programmed into my Harmony 890 pro and so far so good.

Originally Posted by Joseph Goodman

My apologies if this question has been asked before, but is it possible to output video via HDMI, while outputting 2-ch analog audio via the A/V multi-port? I'm asking this question because it's likely that I'll be able to upgrade to an HDMI display at an earlier point than being able to upgrade to an HDMI AVR, and my current (2-ch) one is so ghetto that it doesn't even have an optical or coax digital input!

Originally Posted by manikin

select the file in media server (DNLA - tversity) hit the green triangle (option) select copy file.

Originally Posted by nahtanoj

I bought a 40Gig PS3 after reading this forum, primarily for BR movies. It is unreal compared to stand alone players IMHO. I turn on my projector, which takes a minute or two to warm up and turn on, then turn on my power protector, and put in a BRD. Before my projector turns on, I hear the music from the BR movie. It's really something else. I use the Nyko remote, which I've programmed into my Harmony 890 pro and so far so good.

But I just thought of something and don't think it'll work. I bought a new camcorder about a year ago, which uses the mini-DVDs (I think 3,5", but it's whatever the standard size it). Most horizonal DVD players have a tray with a mini DVD inside the standard DVD tray. As you know, the PS3 slot loads. I think this means that the mechanism has no way to play mini-DVDs, is this correct?

I don't want to try it and have it get stuck. I could always (I think) burn the movies onto a normal sized DVD, but it sort of kills the benefit of using the DVD camcorder, which is record and play with no middle steps.

Originally Posted by zapper

I am aware that this issue has been covered 1M times and have read the postings and have set up my BD to bitstream, using HDMI for Video and Optical for audio and yet getting no sound at all, have checked the cables and they are connected right, what could the cause be?

This is getting me frustrated and embarrassed on top of it all.

"I'm using optical out instead of HDMI for audio. How should I set my audio output settings, PCM or Bitstream?
Set it to Bitstream."

Originally Posted by lchiu7

No - just buy a few of these

http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Adapter.../dp/B000067VBS

Originally Posted by zapper

Say I DON'T BITE, would appreciate some one to respond something. Set up my Yamaha receiver 5890 to Audio= Auto, so that what ever sound the BD was transmitting would receive and yet, NOTHING. This PS3 is a little tough
so far for me anyways to set up, finally met my match.

Originally Posted by LameLefty

Aside from the fact that they're listed as out of stock and unknown when they'll be available again, such a kludge looks like an invitation to destroy any slot-loading drive.

Just do what I do - put the mini-DVD into the tray on your PC and copy it to a full-sized DVR. Blanks DVDs are cheap and most DVD camcorders can use either mini DVD+RW or -RW discs. My Sony can (I forget which it prefers however).

Originally Posted by ALLIANCE68

Go to www.blu-ray.com and search for-Audio and the PS3. Good Info. for beginners.

Originally Posted by LameLefty

I'm using optical out to my 5960 with no issues. Make sure you set your Audio options on the PS3 to output DD and DTS (if your receiver can decode both) and you'll be fine for basic 5.1 sound.

Originally Posted by zapper

Thanks for your responses:

Gee whiz, I can't even get to first base with this PS3, went to the Audio settings and when I get to the optical and choose the 5.1 and dts box also noticed that the 2 Channel PCM are also checked but are grayed out. How do you get out off the so called window after choosing the correct 2 boxes? having problem saving the corrections.

Originally Posted by jcp777

Wrong. You can update the firmware on the PS3 via a CD-R. Just go to the Sony site, download and burn the files onto a CD-R, and load it into your PS3. Simple as that.

Originally Posted by lchiu7

The OP didn't want to copy his discs to full size. I used to use these all the time when trying to play the smaller CD's in slot drives. I never destroyed a drive but since then I have had to use them because I have no drives that are slot feed (apart from the PS3 but I don't have a DVD-cam).

Originally Posted by ALLIANCE68

Push right pad on contoller or remote this will take you to the next screen where you can save settings. the greyed out settings are the default settings. Also make sure your receivers optical is set to the source you are using for sound.

Originally Posted by richard korsgren

Just purchased a PS3. I am connected to the internet and have a fast download speed on my connection. But I begin to download the update and it stops before it downloads completed. I can not really get to browser until I download this update as I understand it.

Originally Posted by chasbox

Did you follow the directions here

http://playstation.custhelp.com/cgi-...ZwX3BhZ2U9MQ**

Originally Posted by richard korsgren

Is a 'sixaxis wireless controller' the one that comes a stanard equipment when the ps3 is purchased? The one I am using is wired into front of unit and came as part of the $400 package.

Originally Posted by richard korsgren

Is a 'sixaxis wireless controller' the one that comes a stanard equipment when the ps3 is purchased? The one I am using is wired into front of unit and came as part of the $400 package.

Originally Posted by bplewis24

There's no such thing as a wired PS3 controller. The only wire is for recharging the controllers battery.

Brandon

Originally Posted by jdsmoothie

Unless of course one use's it as a "wired" controller which I do. I game about 4' from my display so leave it plugged into the USB port all the time. That way it's always charged up.

Originally Posted by zapper

While slowly setting up my PS3 the upgrade bug has hit me, OUCH, anyways does a receiver like the Onkyo TX-SR605 7.1 with True HD, worth the money or should first ask if the difference between a non HD receiver and a true HD receiver really like night and day with the PS3 as far as audio?

The Onkyo are going for $400 and really thinking about going all the way, except my pj is a 1080i not a 1080P, that shouldn’t make a difference, if any.