One-and-Only PS3 as Blu-Ray Player Thread - Page 604

Originally Posted by rdclark

The truth is that search is your friend, and this is probably the most frequently repeated fact about the PS3.

Yes, the PS3 now supports DTS-MA.

Originally Posted by Tyrod

I usually agree with the sentiment, but in this case, searching for the required information would yield 600 pages.

Originally Posted by Stryker412

I got the dreaded 80029940 error tonight.

I just updated to the newest firmware then started to watch Die Hard 4. We got to about 10 minutes left and the disc started to freeze, so I thought there might be a scratch. I took the disc out but didn't see anything except fingerprints (this is a BB rental). I cleaned the disc as best I could and was able to watch another few minutes then it froze again. I can no longer read the disc or even get into the disc menu.

Originally Posted by gobrigavitch

What you described in your earlier post sounds like sparklies that occur with a lack of HDMI bandwidth. If the switch isn't doing it with 1080i, but is doing it with 1080p then that would basically confirm it's due to a lack of bandwidth. There is really no way to fix that other than to replace the switch. I believe Monoprice advertises that switch is capable of passing 1080p so I'd ask for a refund or replacement.

Originally Posted by pyrodex

Well I called monoprice and they asked me what gauge my hdmi cable was, I know I purchased the BJC F2 28Gauge and they said due to the bandwidth 24gauge or lower is recommended. Anyone know if this is any truth? I have a Psyclone Xbox 10FT HDMI 1.3 cable (got it for free with the PS3) going to the monoprice (or receiver now) and then from the output port on the monoprice I have one of the 28Gauge 3ft cables going to the receiver. I ordered some 24 gauge ones from them yesterday and going to see if they help but could someone shed some light on the guage question from monoprice.

Originally Posted by Bugg77

It really only depends on how long of a cable run you have. If you're less than 10 feet it really shouldn't matter.

I've seen some mixed reviews on how some of the monoprice HDMI switches handle 1080p - some of them work great and some don't.

It can't hurt to try with some thicker cable, but it sounds more like a switch issue to me.

Originally Posted by jbnorma

I want to make sure I understand it correctly, that the remote is only RF?.

No way to learn it to a universal remote?

Thanks

Eddie

Originally Posted by Stryker412

I got the dreaded 80029940 error tonight.

I just updated to the newest firmware then started to watch Die Hard 4. We got to about 10 minutes left and the disc started to freeze, so I thought there might be a scratch. I took the disc out but didn't see anything except fingerprints (this is a BB rental). I cleaned the disc as best I could and was able to watch another few minutes then it froze again. I can no longer read the disc or even get into the disc menu.

Originally Posted by Broccoli

last weekend the PS3 disc drive died, can't watch movies or play games anymore.

Originally Posted by Jacob305

I had rented the new GTA 4 game.. to see how the game was.. then decided to buy it from blockbuster video.. it played fine for a couple of days.. then it crashed. where it would not read the disc.. it would play other stuff.. then I got a replacement of the GTA 4 game.. it would not read the disc, and now it cann't read anything else. so I have to send my ps3 to sony to get fixed.
I am not a happy camper right now. luckily I have the panasonic 30 to play my bluray titles.
Jacob

Originally Posted by petrovy

Have a July 2007 build PS3 80Gb w/ v.2.30 fw since mid Jan 2008.
Unit was working great w/ no issues until 5/7/08. Have maybe 40 hr max of DVD/BD use on it and it's kept in well ventilated area...never gets hot.
Now it refuses to recognize and play any blu-ray discs including PS3 game discs (it does, however, still play regular DVD's).
Upon searching..I see that this was a problem with the earlier 60Gb units...but not so on the latter 80Gb units (until of course...mine).
So after spending 45 min on the phone w/Sony tech to try try and do a fix, to no avail........now I have to go through the whole Sony BS procedure of waiting up to 10 days for an empty return shipping box and then 10 to 14 work days on a turnaround (this whole thing could take up to 6 weeks!).
They claim they will either fix my machine or send a factory certified unit (w/ full 1 yr warranty). There are NO other options

Is anybody familiar with this problem, and/or know a possible alternative solution?
And...does anybody know what I should expect from Sony?

Originally Posted by MidnightWatcher

I have this remote and the batteries die in about 2 or 3 days, no matter what I do. I could not even use it and brand new batteries end up dead. Is there a setting somewhere that I'm missing? Maybe I have a defective remote?

Originally Posted by petrovy

Yep...I had written about this problem ~ 8 days ago....not much interest until it happens to you.
Have been without my PS3 for 1.5 weeks so far...and going through the painful Sony repair process...looks like it can go on forever....anyway...I now know what to expect from Sony

Originally Posted by bplewis24

The first fella likely had a crack in the disc that he couldn't spot (happened to me recently), the 2nd guy gave no details and the last feller could've probably deleted the game data from the game data utility folder and had no issues from there. But I'm perfectly content for everybody to just go on assuming PS3s are unreliable.

Brandon

Originally Posted by petrovy

Good for you...be content.
The first fella had the same error code I got before the PS3 refused to recognize ANY and all BD's then any DVD's (none cracked...all in perfect condition).

Originally Posted by petrovy

Makes you wonder about the problems the thousands of owners have...that don't post on this thread.

Originally Posted by MidnightWatcher

I have this remote and the batteries die in about 2 or 3 days, no matter what I do. I could not even use it and brand new batteries end up dead. Is there a setting somewhere that I'm missing? Maybe I have a defective remote?