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post #31561 of 31995
2/6/12 at 1:52pm
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Originally Posted by Rob67 View Post


What are you trying to accomplish that you are not currently getting?

Everything is really looking and sounding good. I was thinking high speed hdmi cables would enhance pq and sound quality? Is this true? I heard that fat Ps3 has older hdmi ports , so not sure if this will make a difference or not. I just got my sony soundbar and am totally blown away with bd video and audio
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post #31562 of 31995
2/6/12 at 2:00pm
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Everything is really looking and sounding good. I was thinking high speed hdmi cables would enhance pq and sound quality? Is this true? I heard that fat Ps3 has older hdmi ports , so not sure if this will make a difference or not. I just got my sony soundbar and am totally blown away with bd video and audio

No, no quality increase with current BluRay specs. Unless your cable runs are over 20', don't worry about it.
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post #31563 of 31995
2/6/12 at 2:56pm
Really appreciate the feedback.

Another quick question, with my current set-up(see above) do you think it would be worth upgrading to a Pioneer 52fd for increased PQ and sound quality. (got it open box at bb for 315)? It seems like the more i read online, the PS3 is really a good BD player after all. I had originally thought about getting a stand-alone, but it seems like to really notice a difference you need to get in the $500 or more category. I think would wait till I can get a whole new home theater set up for this
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post #31564 of 31995
2/6/12 at 3:03pm
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Originally Posted by mg777 View Post

Really appreciate the feedback.

Another quick question, with my current set-up(see above) do you think it would be worth upgrading to a Pioneer 52fd for increased PQ and sound quality. (got it open box at bb for 315)? It seems like the more i read online, the PS3 is really a good BD player after all. I had originally thought about getting a stand-alone, but it seems like to really notice a difference you need to get in the $500 or more category. I think would wait till I can get a whole new home theater set up for this

For all intents and purposes, Blu Ray PQ is indistinguishable between players. Most people don't even calibrate their TVs so it is even more indistinguishable. That being said, in terms of cost + versatility + features, the PS3 is the best Blu Ray player deal on the market.

Now, quality with upscaled DVDs CAN vary between players.

I would pay the extra money towards getting your TV calibrated by an ISF pro instead of spending $500 on a blu ray player.
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post #31565 of 31995
2/6/12 at 4:41pm
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For all intensive purposes,

"Intents and purposes."

Forgive me. It's a pet peeve, a hot button, an itch I have to scratch. The phrase is "For all intents and purposes."

http://www.word-detective.com/2009/0...sive-purposes/
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post #31566 of 31995
2/6/12 at 5:08pm
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Originally Posted by rdclark View Post

"Intents and purposes."

Forgive me. It's a pet peeve, a hot button, an itch I have to scratch. The phrase is "For all intents and purposes."

http://www.word-detective.com/2009/0...sive-purposes/

If you didn't do it I would have.
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post #31567 of 31995
2/7/12 at 7:21am
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Originally Posted by rdclark View Post

"Intents and purposes."

Forgive me. It's a pet peeve, a hot button, an itch I have to scratch. The phrase is "For all intents and purposes."

http://www.word-detective.com/2009/0...sive-purposes/

I'm sure we all have our language peeves.
I go crazy when "of" is used as a verb (because it sounds like "have").
e.g. "I should of" instead of "I should have".
Also the use of i.e. when e.g. is intended ("for example").

But these forums are not about language, so I try not to say anything. And I know my language skills are not perfect either.
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post #31568 of 31995
2/7/12 at 7:37am
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Originally Posted by d3193 View Post


I'm sure we all have our language peeves.
I go crazy when "of" is used as a verb (because it sounds like "have").
e.g. "I should of" instead of "I should have".
Also the use of i.e. when e.g. is intended ("for example").

But these forums are not about language, so I try not to say anything. And I know my language skills are not perfect either.

FWIW both i.e. and e.g. are both proper english and come from latin words.

Just saying.....


:-)
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post #31569 of 31995
2/7/12 at 7:43am
(hoping this is the best place for this question)
Recently got an Optoma 3300 from AV Science. Got it hooked up to my PS3 and going through the video setup I was asked the screen size. I put the info in and went on my way.

Now that I'm all set up I'm fiddling more with settings and I was wondering what a different size (which I assume affects convergence) would do. I went extreme and tried 10" and 200". With both sizes there was literally no change in 3D blu-ray or 3D games.

I have not been able to find much information on this. I think I found one post somewhere from over a year ago claiming a Sony tech said that you have to reset the whole system to change the size. This seems extreme to me. I did try shutting down the PS3 between changes but I haven't gone further than that.

Does anyone have more information on how this setting works and how to change it?
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post #31570 of 31995
2/7/12 at 8:18am
I have my fat 60GB PS3 hooked up via HDMI to a Pioneer 1120K AVR. It is set up to output linear PCM audio.

When I watch BDs, I'll get full surround and the AVR will show "PCM" in the display. It's been a while but I recently tried watching a DVD with a Dolby 5.1 track and noticed that only the 2 front speakers had sound. Also, the AVR showed "Stereo", which is exactly what was being output. That same DVD (Real Steel, if that matters) was played on an old DVD player hooked up to the same AVR (audio output via optical connection) and sound was coming out of all 5 speakers. The AVR also correctly showed "Dolby" on the display.

What settings am I missing on the PS3? I have the audio types on the PS3 set to auto-detect and it's outputting linear PCM through HDMI.

Anyone have any thoughts on this? I tried searching but it doesn't seem like anyone has this problem, unless I missed it (I've seen no output whatsoever, connections using optical, etc.).
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post #31571 of 31995
2/7/12 at 11:25am
someone refresh my memory please.... Using an older fat ps3, do I get better sound with PCM or Bitstream using Optical?

Another thing, I have to output PCM to get the DTS HD audio from HDMI correct?
(I know it can't do Dolby HD currently and my ps3 is updated above 3.70 to be able to at least get this)
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post #31572 of 31995
2/7/12 at 11:31am
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Originally Posted by Milez28 View Post

someone refresh my memory please.... Using an older fat ps3, do I get better sound with PCM or Bitstream using Optical?

Another thing, I have to output PCM to get the DTS HD audio from HDMI correct?
(I know it can't do Dolby HD currently and my ps3 is updated above 3.70 to be able to at least get this)

I don't know about using Optical. With HDMI and on PCM its the only way to get DTS-HD and Dolby High Def sound.
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post #31573 of 31995
2/7/12 at 11:35am
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Originally Posted by Milez28 View Post

someone refresh my memory please.... Using an older fat ps3, do I get better sound with PCM or Bitstream using Optical?

Another thing, I have to output PCM to get the DTS HD audio from HDMI correct?
(I know it can't do Dolby HD currently and my ps3 is updated above 3.70 to be able to at least get this)

All your ANSWERS are in the FAQ Thread - CLICK HERE
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post #31574 of 31995
2/7/12 at 11:48am
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Originally Posted by drhankz View Post

All your ANSWERS are in the FAQ Thread - CLICK HERE

too much work

it's ony been covered hundreds of times - if not more. So what's one more to keep it fresh.....
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post #31575 of 31995
2/7/12 at 11:51am
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Originally Posted by Milez28 View Post

too much work

it's ony been covered hundreds of times - if not more. So what's one more to keep it fresh.....

YOU ONLY have to READ ONE POST
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post #31576 of 31995
2/7/12 at 11:52am
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Originally Posted by drhankz View Post

YOU ONLY have to READ ONE POST

I've read it and other threads but couldn't find the answer to my question. Any ideas?
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post #31577 of 31995
2/7/12 at 12:16pm
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Originally Posted by drhankz View Post

YOU ONLY have to READ ONE POST

which post is that?
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post #31578 of 31995
2/7/12 at 12:18pm
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Originally Posted by joepags View Post

FWIW both i.e. and e.g. are both proper english and come from latin words.

Just saying.....


:-)

I know we're way OT here, but yes, you are right that both are abbreviations from Latin.
i.e. (id est) means "that is"
e.g. (exempli gratia) is "for example"

My point is that some people use i.e. when they should be using e.g.
And I know I'm making a mountain out of a molehill.
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post #31579 of 31995
2/7/12 at 12:19pm
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Originally Posted by Milez28 View Post

which post is that?

I guess I made it TOO HARD for you with a LINK
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post #31580 of 31995
2/7/12 at 12:33pm
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Originally Posted by drhankz View Post

I guess I made it TOO HARD for you with a LINK

that's a pretty big link you got there... someone could get lost in that

haha FYI I've read the FAQ thread before but I was just hoping for a quick answer but hey, I guess this is a good way to build my post count going back and forth like this
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post #31581 of 31995
2/7/12 at 12:52pm
the time and effort it took for us to be smart @$$es either:
1. I could have looked it up and found the answer myself (which I did and it took like a whole minute)
2. You could have just replied "Blank" which would have took a LOT less time and effort than multiposting, creating useful links to help me find the answer, etc...

But I'm not giving up now, I'm not gonna go away until you tell me
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post #31582 of 31995
2/7/12 at 4:39pm
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Originally Posted by rdclark View Post

"Intents and purposes."

Forgive me. It's a pet peeve, a hot button, an itch I have to scratch. The phrase is "For all intents and purposes."

http://www.word-detective.com/2009/0...sive-purposes/

Thanks for the pointer. As someone who is college educated and a business professional, I have my pet peeves as well (their, there, they're, etc.). I chalk it up to iPhone typing.

But, I try not to make it a point to correct people in public forums as it is just as big a pet peeve, to me. I understand many of us are typing quickly or on mobile devices that tend to auto-correct. Also, many people are on these forums and English is not their main language. Who am I to judge?

Now, if I am reviewing resumes, that is another story as I would hope someone took the time to proofread.
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post #31583 of 31995
2/8/12 at 4:06am
Spelling, grammar, conjugation, etc has become a huge problem in this country.

If you or I am doing something wrong, we need to know it and correct it. That's learning, and knowledge is power.

That's my take, and I'm sticking to it.

Oh yeah, how about that PS3!
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post #31584 of 31995
2/8/12 at 4:32am
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Originally Posted by MacdaddyPS View Post

Spelling, grammar, conjugation, etc has become a huge problem in this country.

If you or I am doing something wrong, we need to know it and correct it. That's learning, and knowledge is power.

That's my take, and I'm sticking to it.

Oh yeah, how about that PS3!

True dat. It is ironic that "Macdaddy" is correcting spelling, grammar and conjugation!
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post #31585 of 31995
2/8/12 at 5:15am
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Originally Posted by MacdaddyPS View Post

Spelling, grammar, conjugation, etc has become a huge problem in this country.

If you or I am doing something wrong, we need to know it and correct it. That's learning, and knowledge is power.

That's my take, and I'm sticking to it.

Oh yeah, how about that PS3!

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Originally Posted by btinindy View Post

True dat. It is ironic that "Macdaddy" is correcting spelling, grammar and conjugation!


Maybe my point was lost, but I agree in a sense. My point is if you were TRULY concerned with letting someone know they made an error, you may want to do it via PM instead of standing up in the middle of a crowded room and say "Look at the dummy!!"

If I called out one of my engineers for making a simple mistake in a group meeting, it would be very poor etiquette. It is much more effective to pull them aside and point out the error for them to correct.

Otherwise, it would just be me grandstanding.

Anyway...back on topic!
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post #31586 of 31995
2/10/12 at 11:09am
Does anyone know if, and when there will be an update for the PS3 slim to enable TrueHD via bitstream on 3D blu-rays???

I am really getting fraustrated over this.
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post #31587 of 31995
2/10/12 at 11:32am
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If I called out one of my engineers for making a simple mistake in a group meeting, it would be very poor etiquette. It is much more effective to pull them aside and point out the error for them to correct.

a) Unlike your meeting, this is not a professional business environment where the rules are more stringent and the stakes are higher.

b) In cases where someone repeats a "common usage" error, making the correction public is IMO a public service. "Intensive purposes" comes from people having mis-heard the source phrase without having consciously heard it used correctly, like "doggy dog world." People say things in their head they way they hear them spoken, and then try to write what they heard. Pointing these things out is not a personal indictment, it's an attempt to "raise all boats."

c) If anyone was offended, I'm sorry. No offense was intended. 'Scuse me while I kiss this guy.
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post #31588 of 31995
2/11/12 at 7:03am
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a) Unlike your meeting, this is not a professional business environment where the rules are more stringent and the stakes are higher.

b) In cases where someone repeats a "common usage" error, making the correction public is IMO a public service. "Intensive purposes" comes from people having mis-heard the source phrase without having consciously heard it used correctly, like "doggy dog world." People say things in their head they way they hear them spoken, and then try to write what they heard. Pointing these things out is not a personal indictment, it's an attempt to "raise all boats."

c) If anyone was offended, I'm sorry. No offense was intended. 'Scuse me while I kiss this guy.

Appreciate your point of view and I am not offended in the least, but I disagree with you so it may just be an "agree to disagree" situation.
To a few of your points:

a) No, but an internet forum is not an English classroom, either. And you must account for people typing quickly with little proofreading.

b) I agree with most of this, except the last sentence. I disagree that a science forum is the best place for a public grammar crusade. While you may feel you are helping the person and the cause, it can come across as pretentious. A simple PM to that person, allowing them the option to correct the error, would probably reflect more positively on your cause.

c) Non taken. I just think it is a matter of etiquette.

My apologies, I would have put this in a PM, where it belongs, but that option appears disabled.

More on topic, I am looking at moving from an old fat 80gb PS3 and getting a Slim. Are there any other differences in Blu Ray playback other than the bitstreaming of HD codecs?
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post #31589 of 31995
2/11/12 at 8:05am
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Originally Posted by rdclark View Post

a) Unlike your meeting, this is not a professional business environment where the rules are more stringent and the stakes are higher.

b) In cases where someone repeats a "common usage" error, making the correction public is IMO a public service. "Intensive purposes" comes from people having mis-heard the source phrase without having consciously heard it used correctly, like "doggy dog world." People say things in their head they way they hear them spoken, and then try to write what they heard. Pointing these things out is not a personal indictment, it's an attempt to "raise all boats."

c) If anyone was offended, I'm sorry. No offense was intended. 'Scuse me while I kiss this guy.

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Originally Posted by Rob67 View Post

Appreciate your point of view and I am not offended in the least, but I disagree with you so it may just be an "agree to disagree" situation.
To a few of your points:

a) No, but an internet forum is not an English classroom, either. And you must account for people typing quickly with little proofreading.

b) I agree with most of this, except the last sentence. I disagree that a science forum is the best place for a public grammar crusade. While you may feel you are helping the person and the cause, it can come across as pretentious. A simple PM to that person, allowing them the option to correct the error, would probably reflect more positively on your cause.

c) Non taken. I just think it is a matter of etiquette.

My apologies, I would have put this in a PM, where it belongs, but that option appears disabled.

More on topic, I am looking at moving from an old fat 80gb PS3 and getting a Slim. Are there any other differences in Blu Ray playback other than the bitstreaming of HD codecs?

I post to commend both of you for the courtesy of your posts, especially here, where rancor is sometimes raised to an art form.

I know rdclark to be a courteous fellow but, in the interests of full disclosure, feel constrained to confess that I agree with Rob67's point. It seems to me that correcting grammar errors in a public forum should be avoided most of the time because unsolicited advice ordinarily does no good and, worse, often engenders misunderstandings.

To get back on topic for a moment, I have had my 60 Gb PS3 Fat for nearly four years and it is still going strong. I probably will replace it with a Slim when it finally dies despite the proliferation of BD players that are both reasonably priced and work very well.
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post #31590 of 31995
2/11/12 at 11:20am
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Originally Posted by king_david View Post

does anyone know if, and when there will be an update for the ps3 slim to enable truehd via bitstream on 3d blu-rays???

i am really getting fraustrated over this.

+1
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