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post #29611 of 31995
9/17/10 at 7:23pm
I updated to 3.42 last night with launch edition with memory card readers and it will not read or play BR discs now.

I know it worked before, because I was watching a BR, set it to update, watched some satellite, switched back and it froze. had to do a hard shutdown, and now no blue ray.

This sucks, I'm not the only one. Looks like many with single laser PS3s are having trouble with new firmware. I hope this doesnt take much time to fix.

This is my only blue ray player!!!!!
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post #29612 of 31995
9/18/10 at 5:13am
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Originally Posted by NicksHitachi View Post

I updated to 3.42 last night with launch edition with memory card readers and it will not read or play BR discs now.

I know it worked before, because I was watching a BR, set it to update, watched some satellite, switched back and it froze. had to do a hard shutdown, and now no blue ray.

This sucks, I'm not the only one. Looks like many with single laser PS3s are having trouble with new firmware. I hope this doesnt take much time to fix.

This is my only blue ray player!!!!!

Just wondering if it'll read game discs since they are also Blu-ray?
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post #29613 of 31995
9/18/10 at 7:46am
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Originally Posted by TheMoose View Post

Just wondering if it'll read game discs since they are also Blu-ray?


Just checked and NO.

Found numerous people online with same problem and even a class action lawsuit reguarding sony "phasing out" fat systems.
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post #29614 of 31995
9/18/10 at 8:04am
Anyone have any suggestions on how to quiet down the fans on the PS3 Slims?
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post #29615 of 31995
9/18/10 at 1:15pm
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Originally Posted by NicksHitachi View Post

I updated to 3.42 last night with launch edition with memory card readers and it will not read or play BR discs now.

I know it worked before, because I was watching a BR, set it to update, watched some satellite, switched back and it froze. had to do a hard shutdown, and now no blue ray.

This sucks, I'm not the only one. Looks like many with single laser PS3s are having trouble with new firmware. I hope this doesnt take much time to fix.

This is my only blue ray player!!!!!

I just updated to 3.42 and the blu-ray seems to work -- just tested with my rental Blu-Ray disk "Day After Tomorrow". I have the 80GB PS3.
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post #29616 of 31995
9/18/10 at 2:09pm
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Originally Posted by NicksHitachi View Post

I updated to 3.42 last night with launch edition with memory card readers and it will not read or play BR discs now.

I know it worked before, because I was watching a BR, set it to update, watched some satellite, switched back and it froze. had to do a hard shutdown, and now no blue ray.

This sucks, I'm not the only one. Looks like many with single laser PS3s are having trouble with new firmware. I hope this doesnt take much time to fix.

This is my only blue ray player!!!!!

I have the 80GB CECHExx that came with MGS4.
I am running 3.42 and I have no problems playing BR discs.
Are you saying you are having a problem with the original 60GB PS3 ?
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post #29617 of 31995
9/18/10 at 2:28pm
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Originally Posted by Frank D View Post

Anyone have any suggestions on how to quiet down the fans on the PS3 Slims?

And here I thought it was just the old PS3 FATs that had loud fans. I have mine in a cabinet and it gets really hot too. I wound up installing some thermal fans on the back of my cabinet to help with the situation.
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post #29618 of 31995
9/18/10 at 2:58pm
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Originally Posted by DarthNoom View Post


I have the 80GB CECHExx that came with MGS4.
I am running 3.42 and I have no problems playing BR discs.
Are you saying you are having a problem with the original 60GB PS3 ?

Did any one check BD RE discs ?
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post #29619 of 31995
9/18/10 at 6:51pm
I have the fat PS3 40gig - and I'm afraid to upgrade to 3.42 after reading about the problems. Anyone with an old 40gig do the upgrade and retain the ability to play blu-rays and games?
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post #29620 of 31995
9/18/10 at 7:41pm
I have a newbie question. I've always been a PC guy, never into consoles. I am thinking of getting a PS3 for Blu-Ray and Media. One question though, and I can't seem to find the answer and the link to the FAQ is down.

Can you watch shows on ABC.com, NBC.com and Fox.com through the PS3's browser?
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post #29621 of 31995
9/19/10 at 1:23am
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Originally Posted by mujo View Post

I have a newbie question. I've always been a PC guy, never into consoles. I am thinking of getting a PS3 for Blu-Ray and Media. One question though, and I can't seem to find the answer and the link to the FAQ is down.

Can you watch shows on ABC.com, NBC.com and Fox.com through the PS3's browser?

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...0#post14491190
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post #29622 of 31995
9/19/10 at 3:28am
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Originally Posted by PTAaron View Post

I have the fat PS3 40gig - and I'm afraid to upgrade to 3.42 after reading about the problems. Anyone with an old 40gig do the upgrade and retain the ability to play blu-rays and games?

Yes. BRs fine, haven't tried games.
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post #29623 of 31995
9/19/10 at 6:34am
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Originally Posted by Joel Graffman View Post

Yes. BRs fine, haven't tried games.

Both are fine.
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post #29624 of 31995
9/19/10 at 7:25am
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Originally Posted by Joel Graffman View Post

Yes. BRs fine, haven't tried games.

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Originally Posted by John Megadeth View Post


Both are fine.

Thank you guys!
I'm used to things related to gameplay being messed up by firmware updates, but losing blu-ray would be a much bigger problem!
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post #29625 of 31995
9/19/10 at 11:44am
OK, after more thought, I think I have corrupted firmware.

Here's what happened:
  • I watched a BR disc.
  • When switching discs I went to check for firmware and found 3.42.
  • I clicked update, and switched to Directv to watch while it updated.
  • The PS3 presumably finished firmware download and power cycled.
  • About 10 mins later I switched back to the PS3 to find it froze, would not respond to controllers or front switch.
  • I had to do a hard shutdown and restarted machine to find it in current state.
I thought I would share to hopefully help anyone else, but I don't think I could have avoided it.

Hopefully next firmware update will correct problem.
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post #29626 of 31995
9/19/10 at 1:17pm
60 gig here with no probs since update.
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post #29627 of 31995
9/19/10 at 2:43pm
Sorry to ask this question, but what is the last update number and what is it suppose to do??????????????

Thanks

NEVER MIND found it
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post #29628 of 31995
9/20/10 at 4:48am
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Originally Posted by NicksHitachi View Post

OK, after more thought, I think I have corrupted firmware.

Here's what happened:
  • I watched a BR disc.
  • When switching discs I went to check for firmware and found 3.42.
  • I clicked update, and switched to Directv to watch while it updated.
  • The PS3 presumably finished firmware download and power cycled.
  • About 10 mins later I switched back to the PS3 to find it froze, would not respond to controllers or front switch.
  • I had to do a hard shutdown and restarted machine to find it in current state.
I thought I would share to hopefully help anyone else, but I don't think I could have avoided it.

Hopefully next firmware update will correct problem.

I am reluctant to switch off viewing PS3 updates because of potential HDMI handshake issues.
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post #29629 of 31995
9/20/10 at 9:57am
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Originally Posted by Joel Graffman View Post

I am reluctant to switch off viewing PS3 updates because of potential HDMI handshake issues.

Ditto. One I start an update I never touch anything in my system until it's over. I find that laundry day is a good time to do updates.
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post #29630 of 31995
9/20/10 at 5:13pm
It appear to be official - both lossless audio formats are NOT supported for 3D movies.

http://translate.google.com/translat...al%26prmd%3Div
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post #29631 of 31995
9/20/10 at 8:23pm
PaulGo, thanks for the heads up.
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post #29632 of 31995
9/20/10 at 8:43pm
Just updated my FAT 80GB PS3 to version 3.50! I don't have a 3D capable television but I was hoping for Netflix without the disc....no luck this time around.
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post #29633 of 31995
9/20/10 at 10:21pm
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Originally Posted by brinyhenry View Post

Just updated my FAT 80GB PS3 to version 3.50! I don't have a 3D capable television but I was hoping for Netflix without the disc....no luck this time around.

How long is the update taking to download (indicated if connection is high speed) and install?
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post #29634 of 31995
9/21/10 at 3:17am
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Originally Posted by PaulGo View Post

It appear to be official - both lossless audio formats are NOT supported for 3D movies.

http://translate.google.com/translat...al%26prmd%3Div

if u switch to LPCM setting on the PS3 dont you get the lossless audio format? true it doesnt display it on the receiver but i think it gets output from the PS3 uncompressed?
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post #29635 of 31995
9/21/10 at 4:00am
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Originally Posted by akadennis View Post

if u switch to LPCM setting on the PS3 dont you get the lossless audio format? true it doesnt display it on the receiver but i think it gets output from the PS3 uncompressed?

Not true, I just confirmed it. You do not get lossless audio playing back 3D blu ray with bitstream or LPCM setting on the PS3. This kinda sucks, I get lossless when I play the 2D version.
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post #29636 of 31995
9/21/10 at 6:04am
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Originally Posted by akadennis View Post

Not true, I just confirmed it. You do not get lossless audio playing back 3D blu ray with bitstream or LPCM setting on the PS3. This kinda sucks, I get lossless when I play the 2D version.

Isn't the bandwidth on HDMI 1.3 the same as 1.4?

What could be causing the limitation with high-res audio since any other 1.4 player (BD-C6900, BDP-S570, etc...) can play 3D AND HR audio simultaneously?
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post #29637 of 31995
9/21/10 at 6:45am
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Originally Posted by akadennis View Post

Not true, I just confirmed it. You do not get lossless audio playing back 3D blu ray with bitstream or LPCM setting on the PS3. This kinda sucks, I get lossless when I play the 2D version.

From the Sony PS3 Update page:

When Dolby TrueHD is selected as the audio format, audio will be output in Dolby Digital during playback of Blu-ray 3D content.
When DTS-HD is selected as the audio format, audio will be output in DTS during playback of Blu-ray 3D content.

http://us.playstation.com/support/sy.../ps3/index.htm
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post #29638 of 31995
9/21/10 at 6:58am
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Originally Posted by Tom Thomas View Post

From the Sony PS3 Update page:

When Dolby TrueHD is selected as the audio format, audio will be output in Dolby Digital during playback of Blu-ray 3D content.
When DTS-HD is selected as the audio format, audio will be output in DTS during playback of Blu-ray 3D content.

http://us.playstation.com/support/sy.../ps3/index.htm

Limitations, I wonder why this is? Do you think a firmware update would cure this?
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post #29639 of 31995
9/21/10 at 7:02am
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Originally Posted by bfocussvt View Post

Isn't the bandwidth on HDMI 1.3 the same as 1.4?

Except, if I'm not mistaken, at least on the older PS3s, they don't really have a 1.3 chipset. I thought it was something like 1.2, and they did some software tricks to get it to operate as 1.3. Perhaps they're reaching the limitations of what they can do with the hardware.
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post #29640 of 31995
9/21/10 at 7:04am
When the PS3 was designed 3D playback was not even a thought - they needed to use the cell processors for handling the additional 3D playback resources which did not leave enough cell processor resources to handle lossless audio decoding. It is alway possible tyat sony will figure out a way to better optimize the 3D decoding so they can implement lossless audio.
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