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post #121 of 693
1/28/08 at 1:27pm
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Originally Posted by Rob9874 View Post

I have another question about the video output settings. I have a Sony KP-51WS520, rear projection HDTV. Should set the video output to RGB? And also, since the TV is only 1080i, should I turn the 1080p/24 fps to "off", instead of "automatic".

I think most of us use RGB Limited but it depends on your set. I don't think there are any BRs out there that use RGB Full yet (I could very well be wrong here.)

As for 24fps, in your case "OFF" and "Automatic" are the same. With it set to "Auto" it will only output 24fps if your TV tells the PS3 it can accept it.

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post #122 of 693
1/28/08 at 1:30pm
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Originally Posted by ruffhyder View Post

When is the best time to buy a PS3? I've heard that they just reduced the manufacturing cost to half... I'm not in a hurry but would like one ASAP. Should I wait or jump into the 40GB one now (that's the one I want)? Do you think that will discontinue this model since the 120GB/160GB's are coming out? Thanks!

It depends on what you're using it for. If you're going to store tons of music and movies on it then wait for the bigger hard drive. If not, get one now.

The new ones (IF there are going to be new ones) may have newer processors that use less juice, thereby keeping the fan noise lower. Not everyone is bothered by the fan noise. I have a 60g model and the fan only kicks in when I'm upscaling a SD DVD, and even then it's not distracting.
post #123 of 693
1/28/08 at 1:35pm
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Originally Posted by ruffhyder View Post

When is the best time to buy a PS3? I've heard that they just reduced the manufacturing cost to half... I'm not in a hurry but would like one ASAP. Should I wait or jump into the 40GB one now (that's the one I want)? Do you think that will discontinue this model since the 120GB/160GB's are coming out? Thanks!

Well there are a couple of things to consider, so let's see if I can help map them out to you.

#1) Is BC (Backwards Compatibility) for the ps2 important to you?
#2) Are there games or movies you want now?
#3) What can your TV and AVR support for video and audio?
#4) Why do you want one ASAP? What specific features, games, etc are you looking for?

The answers to those questions will help us give you a more accurate recommendation as every person's needs and wants can be very different...

-Splints
post #124 of 693
1/28/08 at 1:36pm
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Originally Posted by chris0 View Post

I think most of us use RGB Limited but it depends on your set. I don't think there are any BRs out there that use RGB Full yet (I could very well be wrong here.)


I didn't mean the RGB full vs. limited, but rather the RBG vs. Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr. I'm assuming rear projection TVs (not LCD) is only compatible with RGB. Or should I try both?
post #125 of 693
1/28/08 at 1:45pm
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Originally Posted by splinters View Post

Well there are a couple of things to consider, so let's see if I can help map them out to you.

#1) Is BC (Backwards Compatibility) for the ps2 important to you?
#2) Are there games or movies you want now?
#3) What can your TV and AVR support for video and audio?
#4) Why do you want one ASAP? What specific features, games, etc are you looking for?

The answers to those questions will help us give you a more accurate recommendation as every person's needs and wants can be very different...

-Splints

#1 - Nope, I don't own old PS games... have an old xbox.
#2 - Nope, just need it for upscaling DVD's, a few PS3 games and rented BluRays once in a while...
#3 - I'm getting a Samsung LN-T4071F and the HTiB is Onkyo HT-SP908. I don't think it gets better than that for a 'best bang for buck'... please tell me if I am wrong.
#4 - Well I'm getting married in the next 6 months and am moving to a new place soon. I need a decent home theater setup that will not be outdated...

Thanks for the help Splints!
post #126 of 693
1/28/08 at 1:48pm
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Originally Posted by Rob9874 View Post

I didn't mean the RGB full vs. limited, but rather the RBG vs. Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr. I'm assuming rear projection TVs (not LCD) is only compatible with RGB. Or should I try both?

Yeah, try both. Some people get a weird image using one or the other, but you won't break anything with any setting on the PS3.
post #127 of 693
1/28/08 at 3:12pm
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Originally Posted by ruffhyder View Post

#1 - Nope, I don't own old PS games... have an old xbox.
#2 - Nope, just need it for upscaling DVD's, a few PS3 games and rented BluRays once in a while...
#3 - I'm getting a Samsung LN-T4071F and the HTiB is Onkyo HT-SP908. I don't think it gets better than that for a 'best bang for buck'... please tell me if I am wrong.
#4 - Well I'm getting married in the next 6 months and am moving to a new place soon. I need a decent home theater setup that will not be outdated...

Thanks for the help Splints!

Hmm, sounds like your h/w is ready for the latest in BD (including DTS-HD-MA), just a matter of timing for you.

Today I would say if your up for it, go to the Sony website (Sony Style page for ps3 40gb). When you check-out look for the Sony Credit Card discount for $100 bucks off. That would be the best deal I know of today, but feel free to look around for others.

The only thing your missing out on in the 40gb is the lack of SACD support, but if you don't have any SACDs today, your probably not going to notice. Hope that helps and enjoy your system! BTW, don't forget HDMI cables from Monoprice or another AVS sponsor.

-Splints
post #128 of 693
1/28/08 at 6:56pm
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Originally Posted by yourgrandma View Post

You'd need a USB IR receiver for it.

i haven't seen one, where should i look? i was kinda bummed to find out my system wouldn't be in complete "harmony" with my new touch screen harmony one.
post #129 of 693
1/28/08 at 7:04pm
It's called the BluWave remote. Try googling that, I don't have a link handy.
post #130 of 693
1/28/08 at 7:05pm
Nevermind, heres a link

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16879213018
post #131 of 693
1/28/08 at 7:45pm
Nope.
post #132 of 693
1/28/08 at 7:51pm
I got the $100 question, if you get the $100 off do you not get the free 5 movies?
post #133 of 693
1/28/08 at 8:06pm
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Originally Posted by hdblu View Post

I have a vsx70 pioneer dose the ps3 send a bitstream so i can get DTS-HD-MA ON MY RECEIVER

"In a nutshell: Use Bitstream with an optical connection, LPCM with HDMI.

The PS3 will not bitstream advanced audio formats to your receiver. It will not send advanced multi-channel formats over optical. It will decode all but DTS-HD and convert them to LPCM and pass that to your receiver via HDMI. It is rumored that DTS-HD MA support will be added in a future firmware update. In the interim, a 1.5mbps DTS track will be extracted from the DTS-HD MA source over optical or HDMI."

That's from the first post. The answers you seek are there.
post #134 of 693
1/28/08 at 9:10pm
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Originally Posted by dj_james View Post

i haven't seen one, where should i look? i was kinda bummed to find out my system wouldn't be in complete "harmony" with my new touch screen harmony one.

You'll be in complete harmony when it learns either the Nyko remote or Schmartz technology.
post #135 of 693
1/28/08 at 10:04pm
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Originally Posted by mclellan83 View Post

I got the $100 question, if you get the $100 off do you not get the free 5 movies?


YES--you still get the movies
post #136 of 693
1/28/08 at 10:25pm
thanks Grandma, i'm gonna give this a try. probably order it soon.
post #137 of 693
1/28/08 at 11:01pm
Does the PS3 have the ability to set one resolution for SD-DVD disks (like 480i) and a separate resolution for BD disks (like 1080i).

I am interested in getting a BD player, but since none of them do good SD-DVD scaling, I would like to use my Denon AVR-3808ci to do the deinterlacing and scaling for SD-DVD content.

Ideally, after I make the settings, the PS3 would automatically switch to 480i for SD-DVD and to 1080i for BD. If it cannot do this, is there any player that can do this?

Thanks,

Abe Hayhurst
post #138 of 693
1/29/08 at 2:14am
thanks
post #139 of 693
1/29/08 at 6:06am
hey guys... any recommended settings (e.g. cinema conversion) for using the PS3 as an upconverting sdDVD player? thanks

( i have a Sony 55inch 1080p SXRD display)
post #140 of 693
1/29/08 at 6:14am
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Originally Posted by mclellan83 View Post

I got the $100 question, if you get the $100 off do you not get the free 5 movies?

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Originally Posted by 03Cobra View Post

YES--you still get the movies

but you need to purchase the ps3 by the 31st of Jan and have offer mailed by 28 feb.
post #141 of 693
1/29/08 at 8:18am
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Originally Posted by chris0 View Post

I think most of us use RGB Limited but it depends on your set. I don't think there are any BRs out there that use RGB Full yet (I could very well be wrong here.)

What's BR?

And some of you need to check the first post! The thread will become too cluttered unnecessarily if people are asking questions that are answered in the first post.

Brandon
post #142 of 693
1/29/08 at 8:28am
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Originally Posted by Abe Hayhurst View Post

Does the PS3 have the ability to set one resolution for SD-DVD disks (like 480i) and a separate resolution for BD disks (like 1080i).

I am interested in getting a BD player, but since none of them do good SD-DVD scaling, I would like to use my Denon AVR-3808ci to do the deinterlacing and scaling for SD-DVD content.

Ideally, after I make the settings, the PS3 would automatically switch to 480i for SD-DVD and to 1080i for BD. If it cannot do this, is there any player that can do this?

Thanks,

Abe Hayhurst

PS3 will use one resolution for both BD and DVD so you cannot set separate resolutions for their playback.
As for 480i over HDMI, I don't think PS3 does that but I might be wrong.
I'm not aware of any players than can set different resolutions for BD and DVD
post #143 of 693
1/29/08 at 9:25am
You are correct, HDMI is 480p as a minimum on the ps3. The ps3 does a decent job in scaling. I would try it out on both the ps3 and the denon to see which one does the better job. I'm quite happy with the ps3, but I'm not that picky about my dvd upconversion quality.

-Splints
post #144 of 693
1/29/08 at 10:25am
I finally jumped and got the 80gig PS3, can't wait to watch some BD movies now, and maybe even play a game or two.
post #145 of 693
1/29/08 at 10:56am
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Originally Posted by bplewis24 View Post

What's BR?

Blu-Ray movie is what I was referring to.
post #146 of 693
1/29/08 at 11:06am
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Originally Posted by splinters View Post

Hmm, sounds like your h/w is ready for the latest in BD (including DTS-HD-MA), just a matter of timing for you.

Today I would say if your up for it, go to the Sony website (Sony Style page for ps3 40gb). When you check-out look for the Sony Credit Card discount for $100 bucks off. That would be the best deal I know of today, but feel free to look around for others.

The only thing your missing out on in the 40gb is the lack of SACD support, but if you don't have any SACDs today, your probably not going to notice. Hope that helps and enjoy your system! BTW, don't forget HDMI cables from Monoprice or another AVS sponsor.

-Splints


Thanks for the help Splints... and yes I do plan on buying HDMI 1.3 cables and stands for my Onkyo system from monoprice. They do have amazing prices.
post #147 of 693
1/29/08 at 1:03pm
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Originally Posted by chris0 View Post

Blu-Ray movie is what I was referring to.

Oh, okay. Yeah RGB is for games/XMB.

FYI, "BD" would cause less confusion

Brandon
post #148 of 693
1/29/08 at 1:14pm
Okay, I'm about to pull the switch on a 40GB PS3 from sony... sorry if this is the wrong thread to ask, but what are the most popular games on this system? I'm sure all the games work the same and look great on the system, but are there any that 'stand out'? I need a first person shooter (action game), a racing game, and maybe one other... any advice? I want to take the full potential out of the system!
post #149 of 693
1/29/08 at 1:19pm
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Originally Posted by ruffhyder View Post

Okay, I'm about to pull the switch on a 40GB PS3 from sony... sorry if this is the wrong thread to ask, but what are the most popular games on this system? I'm sure all the games work the same and look great on the system, but are there any that 'stand out'? I need a first person shooter (action game), a racing game, and maybe one other... any advice? I want to take the full potential out of the system!

You could start with some of the free demos from the PS Store. Also, there is a forum section just for the playstation where the gaming heads hang out.
post #150 of 693
1/29/08 at 1:21pm
sweet thanks!
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