One-and-Only PS3 as Blu-Ray Player Thread - Page 1055

If everything set to bitstream how the game been played as A/V receiver shows PCM. So you saying don't bother and change everything to PCM and even True-HD audio let PS3 to do prossessing? For me doesn't really matter I guess either PS3 makes it or A/V receiver probably both ends up the same sound but only good thing if A/V receiver makes the prossessing you see in on A/V screen HD-Audio or whatever format that is other way you only see PCM doesn't matter with whatever the audio format is.

AFAIK, the PS3 doesn't do this? Any chance Sony will ever add it?

Anything new on the 3D HDMI audio issue?

My PS3 gave me a scare yesterday. Although my nearly 3 year old Logitech Harmony remote for the PS3 had always worked perfectly, including the last time I played a BD and then turned off the system with it, yesterday the PS3 and the remote lost communication. I finally figured out how to re pair the Logitech Harmony remote with the PS3 and once that was done it worked perfectly again. Go figure.

Another blue tooth device probably interfered. It's rare, but it does happen.

Could be. The PS3 is paired with my Bluetooth keyboard but I only use the keyboard with my HTPC. Recently I have been using the keyboard much more than I ever had before. Thus, I suspect interference from the keyboard may have caused the Logitech Harmony remote and the PS3 to forget they knew each other.

Ok been using my PS3 as my only Blu-Ray Player since launch day...Now I saw a Sony BDP-S580 for $80 just saw I can get a 2nd Blu-Ray player sa i can use it on my Living room...

My question is PS3 was released 2006...the BDP-S580 was released 2011, Do they differ in picture quality?

Can I use my apple Bluetooth keyboard/ wireless with ps3?

Anyone have any luck with HD quality YouTube videos with the new browser updates on the PS3? I haven't had a moment to play around with them but find the lack of a YouTube app to be a major miss on this system.

Don't see why not - give it a try.

Yes. My Apple Wireless Keyboard is paired with my PS3, although I hardly ever use it with the PS3 these days.

I have both... and 1080p is 1080p as far as I can tell... If there is a difference I can't see it.

I now just use my S580 (actually the Costco version - but same player) for movies... for no good reason really. I bought the S580 because it was a really good price, and at that time the PS3 didn't do any HD audio with 3D... plus it did SACDs which my PS3 does not do - I think it was originally a 40gig model, now it is 120gig.

Am hoping someone can help with my new setup.

I have just purchased a new PS3 slim 160gb and a Denon AVR-1912. They are connected to each other via an HDMI cable and I was able to configure video and audio up with no problem.

However if I review the "Settings > Sound Settings > Audio Output Settings" settings on the PS3 both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD-MA are not selected. If I try and manually configure the audio settings both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD-MA are greyed out and can not be enabled. Is this normal??

I know I can configure the PS3 to decode the Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD-MA formats and pass the stream to the receiver as LPCM but at the moment I am just trying to comfirm I don't have a problem with either the PS3, the AVR-1912, or something else.

Make sure you pick HDMI, not Optical. Also, Auto can give that behavior. Try Manual. Also more settings under Video settings - BD Audio Output Format.

Am definitely using HDMI.


Have tried manual, but the options for the Lossless formats are greyed out like they are disabled and cannot be selected.


I have set the "BD / DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)" option to Bitstream but this just gives me DD or DTS lossy not the lossless format.

From what I can tell (and this is my first PS3 so maybe I am missing something) if I have the BD audio set to Bitstream and I am using an HDMI connection that is configured to support the lossless formats I should be getting the lossless formats at the receiver but that's not happening with my AVR-1912.

Is anyone else using the Denon AVR-1912 with a PS3 160gb setup to Bitstream?

If your PS3 is a "Fat" model, it can't bitsream the lossless formats through HDMI. It can, however, decode them internally and send them in lossless PCM format to your receiver. Try changing the "BD / DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)" setting and then the lossles formats will be available for you to select.

Only the PS3 Slim can bitstream the lossless audio formats.

The PS3 is definitely a slim version (brand new 160gb) ...

I have played around with the "BD / DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)" options changing between both Bitstream and Linear PCM but neither option changes the options within "Settings > Sound Settings > Audio Output Settings".

Try picking optical, then check all the options, then switch back to HDMI and see if they stick. Is your amp on when you make the choices? It appears to me that the PS3 actually attempts to communicate with whatever device is connected to fill in its supported formats automatically. It can't do this with optical, so you can make any choices you want.

I tried this last night. Selecting Optical just removed the Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD-MA options ... which makes sense are these formats cannot be passed down the optical cable.

I think you are correct in that the PS3 does seem to "detect" the capabilities of the receiver it is connected to. I know the Denon AVR-1912 can decode both the lossless formats which is why this makes no sense. Could it be a cable issue??

On your AVR you have to make sure you don't pick a HDMI pass-through type option. On my Yamaha Rx-663 the option is called: S. AUDIO and it has to be set to RX-V663 (other choice is "Other"). When set to "Other" the TV HDMI capabilities are advertised to the PS3 instead of the AVR's capabilities. This is so the PS3 (or other source) will output a HDMI signal that is compatible with the TV so it can be pass-through. You will have to find what Denon calls that HDMI setting.

Sending my fat in for a slim (qualified for the $99 upgrade) how do I back up my system data?

Wow, what a deal! How long have you had your Fat? I would love to qualify for the $99 upgrade deal but my old Fat is nearly four years old and still works well.

Yes I would also like to know:-)

I've had my fat since 2007, not sure how long the trade in program is running but I'm glad i qualified

Where is this deal? Although, there might still be some advantages in keeping the phat!

Ok - I have succeeded in totaling confusing myself after all these years. I have the original fat PS3 (purchased when they first came out - 4 usb's in front, PS2 compatible, etc ec). And I bought a 3D TV a few years ago and then they finally came out w/the adapter and then Sony updated the PS3 to play 3D games & BDs. I have a 4 x 2 switch/splitter that I was using to watch 3D on the TV and other non-3D stuff on a projector. I remember when I was playing around w/3D and the PS3 I "think" I could connect the PS3 through my NON-1.4 receiver and still get HD audio and 3D for PS3 games but not 3D BDs. This week I upgraded to a new 3D projector so I no longer need the 3D set etc. I have a dedicated 3D BD player that has component audio out and HDMI out so I use that for 3D movies since I get the HD audio and pic w/my existing equipment.

Sorry for the long post so my question is this: Can I connect my PS3 via HDMI to my 1.3AVR and then from the AVR to my 3D projector and play 3D BD games along w/HD audio? I don't need 3D BD movies - just games.

I think I can if I first directly connect the PS3 via HDMI to the 3D Projector to 'find' the 3D video source; disconnect it from the projector; then connect it to the AVR

Does anyone know if Vudu 3d movies are in 1080p when using a PS3?

Decision to upgrade to slim version???

I have had this fat version 40 GB PS3 for about 4 years. I don't play games at all. Only used it infrequent BD player. I like the video quality.

Now, I am thinking of upgrade to the slim version for aesthetic reason.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of slim version over the fat version? I will be using it for BD playing mainly.

Does the slim version still require Bluetooth remote only? I have a Logitech Harmony1100 universal remote.

If I try selling our current one, would I get a good price? ( I heard that some people want the fat version for backward compatibility for games.)

My current model is CECHHO1 version bought here in USA.

Do you play SACD? If so slim does not. You may get a decent price but all depends on who is around you and not worried that it will eventually get YLOD.

Only difference will be that slim version will allow you to bitstream HD audio instead of doing it LPCM. That's really only an advantage if you want our AVR to say "DTS-MA" instead of "LPCM".


This hasn't changed. I use the Harmony PS3 adapter with my 1100, has worked perfectly and it is cheap on eBay.


The 40 gig model doesn't have backwards compatability or SACD, so I couldn't even give you a guess.
(reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3 )

I don't think my unit/version plays SACD.

Is the slim version much quieter?