One-and-Only PS3 as Blu-Ray Player Thread - Page 1048

1. No, you don't need anything else. You should be all set to go. When you get your PS3 just connect it through the router (I assume you're going to connect it wirelessly). You may have to enter a WEP or WAP or other type of security key code depending on whether your router is secured or not. The PS3 will walk you through the steps to get connected. After you get it connected, go to the XMB (crossbar) menu under Video or Music and you'll see an icon that says "Search for Media Servers"--press "X". Then go back to your PC and there should be a window that pops up and asks do you want to allow this connection--select "Allow", then go back to the PS3 and do the "Search for Media Servers" function again, and it should connect to the PC. All of this happens through the router. By the way, all of your music, videos and photos need to be located in your Windows Media Player (I assume you have a Windows PC). Remember that this data is just being SHARED by your PC to the PS3, it is not downloaded onto the PS3.

2. Yes, you can connect the PC DIRECTLY to the PS3 with an ethernet cable to if you want to actually transfer the hard disk file data back and forth. Never done it, but the PS3 FAQ at Sony's website says you can do it. You can also download media files from your PC onto a memory stick or other type of removable storage media that has a USB connnection and plug it into the PS3 for access. I think you can also connect Bluetooth devices like iPhones to access media files on the phone, or if you have a USB adapter for your phone or Ipod you can connect it and access media files that way too. You can also use removable USB drives to back up data from the PS3 to restore at a later time. Remember not to change the file structure of the removable drive or the PS3 won't be able to access it. Removable USB drives have to be formatted in FAT32. Also, we're usually talking about a LOT of data for a full backup---a USB removable drive will usually require at least 32 or 64GB or even more depending on how much data is on your PS3's drive---and they are pretty pennies. 32GB memory sticks are 30-50 bucks a pop and larger ones cost A LOT more--and you can't split it up---all the data for the backup MUST fit onto one drive.

3. Let me know if this answers your questions---here's a link to the PS3 Users Guide: http://manuals.playstation.net/docum...ent/index.html

By the way, this is getting way off topic for this thread---the thread is for using the PS3 as a Blu-Ray player. Why don't you start a new thread and private message me with a link to the new thread, and I'll be glad to help you through getting this to work---

vista had issues with seeing anything other than the windows based network I had no issues with the xbox 360, though when it came to my ps3 slim I could never get windows to detect it..

while this might be classed as OT just remember if you wanted use the ps3 as a network bd player this would fall into context using it as a ps3 as a networked bd player for streaming content onto pc screen..

Wow, I must be lucky, because Vista is exactly what I'm running----are your media files located in Windows Media Player? Maybe that's the issue----

I have a question using the PS3 for 3D movies. I do not have a 3D capable receiver. What are my options for watching 3D movies with surround sound on the PS3?

Can I just run an HDMI cable straight from the PS3 to the TV and then use the optical audio output on the PS3 to the receiver? I will miss out on the Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master audio but will receive Dolby Digital this way?

Thanks

If your receiver has 100% pass through HDMI for the video signal, then you still should be able to use it to watch 3D movies and still get all of the advanced audio codecs. A word of caution, however. The 3D displays currently available use the latest HDMI versions, which I think is 1.4, but some displays may work using 1.3---and I think you'll have to change BOTH HDMI cables to meet the latest standards (the one from your PS3 to the receiver, and the one from receiver to the 3D display) Check the video display specifications to see what version of HDMI it requires. If your HDMI cable is more than a couple of years old, it will only meet the HDMI 1.1 and/or 1.2 specifications.

Your second suggestion will work as well, but like you said, you will lose the advanced audio codecs only available through HDMI PCM output from the PS3 to the receiver.

Thanks. My receiver is the denon 3808. I don't believe it can pass through a 3d signal but will check into it.

You're welcome! I hope that Denon works!

By the way, I'm waiting for the 3D thing to settle down; although I'm one of those Mr. Gadgets that ALWAYS wants the latest and greatest technology---

The very first 3D sets required the battery operated glasses---now the latest ones don't require battery glasses---and they've already come out with cell phones that display 3D with NO glasses at all---

I think I'm gonna wait and see how the technology evolves---maybe a no glasses display is in the future---plus, either way prices are SURE to come down if you're patient---

I plan to see how 3D technology develops before buying into it, too. I have been underwhelmed with most 3D movies I have seen in theatres. From the little I have seen of 3D HDTVs I have concluded that it isn't as good as the theatre kind. For so little improvement, the penalty of having to wear glasses and suffer from dark images isn't worth the candle. In short, wake me when home theatre 3D can be viewed without glasses.

I second that GW. I haven't even been to see a 3D movie at the theatre in a LONG time---as a matter of fact, I've only seen a grand total of ONE---and that was WAY back in the 1970's---called Frankenstien 3D. Actually, though, for a gore film, it was pretty darn impressive. And I don't DARE go to the electronics store to check 'em out yet either, cause I know how impulsive I am when it comes to newest tekky things, LOL!!!

Thanks. 1. seems to be able to save me the trouble of getting network adapter for pc.

3D has changed a lot and I have well over 30 3D BD titles and enjoy the 3D effect on my 3D 73" TV. While some movies have more 'pop' than others I enjoy seeing them in 2D and then in 3D. I'm going to upgrade my <1yr old Sony projector to a 3D one to view the 3D on my 106" screen. While I do like passive 3D (in the theater and I helped my father in law buy the Vizio 62" passive 3D) an active 3D set-up with good brightness is better since it's full HD (passive is not).

Not to get too far off topic, but can you recommend a few 3D blurays that have the best picture/3D effect? I' still haven't tried out the 3D on my Panasonic 65VT30. I need a second pair of glasses and a new HDMI cable for my PS3 then I need to pop in a few movies...

I have my favs but for more check out this thread: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1360954

I have a feeling that if you (and gwsat) wait long enough, it'll just disappear altogether. Just like it has so many times before.

Have a 1 week old slim PS3 connected to a Marantz SR5005, also new. Set the PS3 to output bitstream and all worked well until today. Now there is no audio with bitstream output and the AVR shows Stereo as the audio mode on the display! If I switch the PS3 to output LPCM everything is fine. I'm posting here thinking it is a PS3 problem but I suppose something could have gone wrong with the AVR.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks, Jim

the only good thing about 3d is the glasses tech has changed as for the rest of it it has been around since the 1950's and that hasn't changed in the last 50-60 years

I would highly prefer that my PS3 did not try to download content when I put in a Blu-ray because I am not interested in that and it only slows things down.

In the Video Settings menu in the PS3 there is an option about allowing downloaded content for BDs. The options are only Allow and Prompt. There is no "No" or "Disallow" option?

So every time I start up a Blu-ray it prompts me whether I want it to download content and I have to say No each time. It would be a lot nicer if I could tell the system to never download or prompt me about this content so it doesn't bother me with this each time.

Is there any way to do this or a work around? I have a Slim if it matters. Thanks!

The only way I've found to keep it from downloading is to disable the internet connection. I just leave it off and turn it on when I need to download a new software release. All I do is watch DVD's and BD's, so for me it's a workable solution.

Thanks. Although I don't game online on the PS3 I do like to hop over to the Store and check out new demos and such from time to time. So having to flip back to the settings and enable the net and then disable it afterward would be more inconvenient that just choosing No each time I start a movie.

Thanks for the suggestion though. Maybe others have found a way or if enough people complain they will add a No option in the settings. Hard to understand why they don't have this in the first place.

I think I saw someone posting in this thread a lot recently about their experiments with choosing different (smaller than actual) screen size settings to affect the depth of 3D? I would like to know more about this and what you guys use to determine the best setting.

I am mostly interested in toying with this because I sit 2x screen widths away and can't comfortably move up. I noticed that when being at 1x or 0.5x the experience is much more immersive. Do you think the 3D screen size setting can be used to help offset my relatively far seating distance to try and make up for some of the lost immersion?

I have a 106" diagonal and arbitrarily tried setting the 3D screen size in the PS3 to 65". It seems to have added some depth, but not a huge amount. Are we talking about subtle differences with these settings? Maybe I should try something even smaller like setting it to 42"?

Also is there a more direct way to change the 3D screen size setting? The only way I found to do it is to go under Display Setting and choose Automatic and then set it from there... Didn't see a way to just edit the currently set screen size - is there one? Thanks!

Hi all!

I need your help to solve an issue i'm having with my new PS3.

I bought a VSX 1020k in May and have been pretty happy with it overall. Everything works well with it: PC, Xbox, DVD player.

I recently bought a PS3 as a Blu-Ray player but things aren't working: I have sound but no picture. I feel like a huge noob asking, but is there a special setting I have to set either the receiver or the PS3 to receive a video signal?

If I plug the PS3 into the TV directly (Panasonic plasma ST30), I get great picture and sound using the TV speakers, but when I plug the PS3 through the receiver, I get no picture. It's really weird.

I've tried different HDMI cables (cheap internet ones and a little better ones) with no real difference which leads me to believe it's not a cable problem especially considering my xbox, PC and DVD player work fine. Also, I've tried the different HDMI ports on the receiver and that hasn't changed anything...

Any help you guys could give me would be greatly appreciated!!!

I'd recommend shutting off the PS3 and holding down the power button until it beeps a second time which resets the video settings. You should get a picture that way and you can go thru the video setup to tweak the settings.

Are you sure that will change anything considering I can't even see the initial setup since there's no video being sent or received? I'll give it a try when I get home from work... I'll try anything at this point. Any other ideas?

DO AS INSTRUCTED by OWINE

Hey Guys, I posted this on the HX820 owner's thread. Thought you guys might have some input.

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The third HX820 is on its way. However, I have a question and I'm hoping someone here would give me an answer.

While shows and movies look great on this set, I've encountered a problem while playing video games.

No matter which game I play (xbox or ps3), I get white lines / jaggies on every edge of every surface. They look bad when still, and even worse when moving. They seeming to have a flickering effect while moving.

Half of my time is spent playing games, so this kind of disappoints me. I uploaded a video so you guys could see exactly what I'm talking about. I've tried everything (please see video description).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttvjz...5jU1V3pQ9RTzqf

Is there anything that can be done? Or does having a good quality tv make the flaws more apparent? Because I never got this on my super old 37" LG LCD.

Thanks in advance

Assuming you are running the other components through the AVR via HDMI and they work fine, I would also check that it's not a specific setting on the input you are using for the PS3. Have you unplugged one of the other components and used that same input for the PS3 to see if it worked that way?

Yup, I unplugged the HDMI cable that went to my xbox and plugged it into the PS3: that didn't work either...

Vsx1020mtl, it is likely a handshake issue mediated by your AVR. Performing the reset as owine suggested is the first thing you should do.

If that fails, your AVR may have a reset procedure. Which AVR are you using?

Until the 3D evolves to the point where I do not have to wear glasses I won't buy into it at all. I look forward to 3D...just not what is on the market now.

I thought the same but best TV available do have 3d built into it whether u watch or not by choice you don't have to I guess!