Author Topic: PS3 as a blu-ray player (Read 369333 times)

skylynx888 · « **Reply #1770 on:** Jan 21, 2009 at 10:58 AM »

The 2.60 firmware update is already out

* Guest access to PlayStation Store – This enables non-PlayStation Network members to browse through the storefront to check out the latest games, demos, videos, etc.
* DivX 3.11 support – Videos in this format can now be played on PS3.

jeyps11_c · « **Reply #1771 on:** Jan 21, 2009 at 03:22 PM »

Anyone tried the new firmware?

indie boi · « **Reply #1772 on:** Jan 21, 2009 at 03:45 PM »

Can the PS3 play MKV files?

jeyps11_c · « **Reply #1773 on:** Jan 21, 2009 at 03:46 PM »

^Read a couple of pages back...meron way to have mkv files played sa PS3.

indie boi · « **Reply #1774 on:** Jan 21, 2009 at 03:49 PM »

Quote from: skylynx888 on Jan 21, 2009 at 10:58 AM

The 2.60 firmware update is already out

* Guest access to PlayStation Store – This enables non-PlayStation Network members to browse through the storefront to check out the latest games, demos, videos, etc.
* DivX 3.11 support – Videos in this format can now be played on PS3.

Weird, it's still 2.53 at the playstation site.

JT · « **Reply #1775 on:** Jan 21, 2009 at 03:51 PM »

Quote from: indie boy on Jan 21, 2009 at 03:45 PM

Can the PS3 play MKV files?

No, I think u need to convert to VOB.

jeyps11_c · « **Reply #1776 on:** Jan 21, 2009 at 03:59 PM »

Here's what aeris posted on playing mkv on a PS3:

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I've been using my PS3 in watching downloaded mkv files. To view mkv files on your PS3 you have to extract the m2ts file from the mkv or matroska file which is just a container using tsmuxer software in just 2 to 3 minutes using your pc. The resulting m2ts file is basically the same file used in blu-ray movie discs & there's no conversion during the process. You still get the same 720p or 1080p quality those with nmts or htpcs are getting when watching mkv files. I am also using an external hard drive in FAT32 format connected to the PS3 via usb to store & watch m2ts files with less than 4gb file size. (limitation of the FAT32 formatted hard drives) For larger m2ts files (4gb up), I use the HFS software to download & copy the file to the PS3's hdd or stream m2ts files from my pc to the PS3 thru the PS3's internet browser & my router. All these softwares are freewares & downloaded from the internet. If you already have a PS3 & don't have extra funds to get an nmt or htpc this is the way to view downloaded mkv files. There's more you can do with your PS3 aside from playing video games & watching blu-ray discs, just google it

JT · « **Reply #1777 on:** Jan 21, 2009 at 04:11 PM »

Quote from: jeyps11_c on Jan 21, 2009 at 03:59 PM

Here's what aeris posted on playing mkv on a PS3:

Thanks pre. I really replied like this para may mag post ng workaround. Mahaba na thread, hirap hanapin eh ... sensya na.

jeyps11_c · « **Reply #1778 on:** Jan 21, 2009 at 05:53 PM »

Wala pa nga 2.60 version sa PS site.

steelcrazy · « **Reply #1779 on:** Jan 21, 2009 at 06:31 PM »

Quote from: indie boy on Jan 21, 2009 at 03:45 PM

Can the PS3 play MKV files?

The PS3 isnt capable of reading MKV files yet but there is a software called MKV2VOB. Download it and use it to convert MKV files so it can be played by the PS3. Medyu matrabaho lng nga.
Thanks to sir aeris for sharing his knowledge to the PDVD community.

blued888 · « **Reply #1780 on:** Jan 21, 2009 at 07:36 PM »

FW 2.60 is already out.

It's a 140MB download.

ntlopez · « **Reply #1781 on:** Jan 21, 2009 at 07:42 PM »

I think this is the US link...

http://dus01.ps3.update.playstation.net/update/ps3/image/us/2009_0121_043067d8624040f9f3f1a8dc2e662bce/PS3UPDAT.PUP

lithium_deuteride · « **Reply #1782 on:** Jan 24, 2009 at 08:13 PM »

I installed 2.60. No issues encountered. It enables non-members to enter Playstation Store. So although I am member, I didn't have to sign in anymore when I downloaded the FEAR 2 demo (not my kind of game pala). Also the PS3 utility for handling photos was vastly improved.

Thurzki · « **Reply #1783 on:** Jan 26, 2009 at 02:54 AM »

mga bro,

can you help me decide kung sang lcd ko mas mama maximize yung ps3 using (70% watching blu ray and 30% gaming). will use pio dv 600 for watching dvds.

samsung 32A550
sony 32V400

panasonic 37LX80
samsung 37A450
sony 37S400

limited ung budget ko for these current models ng lcd sa market ntin ngaun.

is it ok to go for 1080p 32 incher models or better ang much bigger size 37 incher using 720p/1080i in using ps3 for watching blu ray and playing games?

hope to hear from you bro's.

thanks in advance for the help!

pao625™ · « **Reply #1784 on:** Jan 26, 2009 at 03:10 AM »

Quote from: lithium_deuteride on Jan 24, 2009 at 08:13 PM

I installed 2.60. No issues encountered. It enables non-members to enter Playstation Store. So although I am member, I didn't have to sign in anymore when I downloaded the FEAR 2 demo (not my kind of game pala). Also the PS3 utility for handling photos was vastly improved.

Hi Sir,

panu magupdate ng FW? if ever, I downloaded it in my pc then im gonna use my usb to connect it to my ps3. how do i update it? sorry, newbie p lng po, 1st time to update eh... thanks!

iiinas · « **Reply #1785 on:** Jan 26, 2009 at 05:54 AM »

Quote from: Thurzki on Jan 26, 2009 at 02:54 AM

mga bro,

can you help me decide kung sang lcd ko mas mama maximize yung ps3 using (70% watching blu ray and 30% gaming). will use pio dv 600 for watching dvds.

samsung 32A550
sony 32V400

panasonic 37LX80
samsung 37A450
sony 37S400

limited ung budget ko for these current models ng lcd sa market ntin ngaun.

is it ok to go for 1080p 32 incher models or better ang much bigger size 37 incher using 720p/1080i in using ps3 for watching blu ray and playing games?

hope to hear from you bro's.

thanks in advance for the help!

i would get the 37 lx80. almost all people here will advise you to get the the bigger panel as you wont see much difference on a 1080p on a 32 incher anyway. go bigger!

ninjababez® · « **Reply #1786 on:** Jan 26, 2009 at 06:01 AM »

Quote from: iiinas on Jan 26, 2009 at 05:54 AM

i would get the 37 lx80. almost all people here will advise you to get the the bigger panel as you wont see much difference on a 1080p on a 32 incher anyway. go bigger!

yeah go bigger!!!!
heck, even at 65" id still choose 720p if im given an option vs. a 50" 1080p

andre · « **Reply #1787 on:** Jan 26, 2009 at 06:35 AM »

The bigger, the better.

indie boi · « **Reply #1788 on:** Jan 26, 2009 at 08:50 AM »

Quote from: static_mp3 on Jan 26, 2009 at 03:10 AM

Hi Sir,

panu magupdate ng FW? if ever, I downloaded it in my pc then im gonna use my usb to connect it to my ps3. how do i update it? sorry, newbie p lng po, 1st time to update eh... thanks!

Just put a folder named PS3 on the root directory of the drive. Inside the PS3 folder put another folder named Update. Now, put the downloaded firmware patch on the Update folder.

Insert the flash drive on your PS3, go to system update then choose the second option (can't remember what it's called). It will automatically detect the firmware patch if you did the directory structure correctly.

Lemon_PDVD · « **Reply #1789 on:** Jan 28, 2009 at 03:25 PM »

Quote from: aeris30 on Dec 31, 2008 at 09:12 AM

I've been using my PS3 in watching downloaded mkv files. To view mkv files on your PS3 you have to extract the m2ts file from the mkv or matroska file which is just a container using tsmuxer software in just 2 to 3 minutes using your pc. The resulting m2ts file is basically the same file used in blu-ray movie discs & there's no conversion during the process. You still get the same 720p or 1080p quality those with nmts or htpcs are getting when watching mkv files. I am also using an external hard drive in FAT32 format connected to the PS3 via usb to store & watch m2ts files with less than 4gb file size. (limitation of the FAT32 formatted hard drives) For larger m2ts files (4gb up), I use the HFS software to download & copy the file to the PS3's hdd or stream m2ts files from my pc to the PS3 thru the PS3's internet browser & my router. All these softwares are freewares & downloaded from the internet. If you already have a PS3 & don't have extra funds to get an nmt or htpc this is the way to view downloaded mkv files. There's more you can do with your PS3 aside from playing video games & watching blu-ray discs, just google it

Sir, pardon me for my noob question. If my PS3 is connected to an AVR (thru optical cable), will the audio of the m2ts film output as a DD 5.1 or DTS 5.1? Thanks!

nogie · « **Reply #1790 on:** Jan 28, 2009 at 04:02 PM »

What's "noob"? Is this another term for "newbie"?

aeris30 · « **Reply #1791 on:** Jan 28, 2009 at 05:17 PM »

Quote from: Lemon_PDVD on Jan 28, 2009 at 03:25 PM

Sir, pardon me for my noob question. If my PS3 is connected to an AVR (thru optical cable), will the audio of the m2ts film output as a DD 5.1 or DTS 5.1? Thanks!

if audio of m2ts file is DD5.1, you get DD5.1. If 2 channel or stereo, use your avr's dolby pro-logic to output 5.1 surround sound. Sadly, the PS3 can't decode DTS on m2ts files. You need another freeware to convert the dts track of the m2ts file to ac3 or DD5.1. (i use ezmkvdts2ac3)

Lemon_PDVD · « **Reply #1792 on:** Jan 28, 2009 at 10:17 PM »

Quote from: nogie on Jan 28, 2009 at 04:02 PM

What's "noob"? Is this another term for "newbie"?

Yes sir, it is. noob as in novice.

Quote from: aeris30 on Jan 28, 2009 at 05:17 PM

if audio of m2ts file is DD5.1, you get DD5.1. If 2 channel or stereo, use your avr's dolby pro-logic to output 5.1 surround sound. Sadly, the PS3 can't decode DTS on m2ts files. You need another freeware to convert the dts track of the m2ts file to ac3 or DD5.1. (i use ezmkvdts2ac3)

Thanks for the immediate reply. May I ask sir, what format/extension should I use to convert .mkv or other video files to be able to output the DTS 5.1 audio of the movie?

aeris30 · « **Reply #1793 on:** Jan 28, 2009 at 10:58 PM »

Quote from: Lemon_PDVD on Jan 28, 2009 at 10:17 PM

Thanks for the immediate reply. May I ask sir, what format/extension should I use to convert .mkv or other video files to be able to output the DTS 5.1 audio of the movie?

from the PS3 online user's guide:

Types of files that can be played

The following types of files can be played under (Video).

* Memory Stick Video Format
- MPEG-4 SP (AAC LC)
- H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile （AAC LC）
- MPEG-2 TS（H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, AAC LC）

* MP4 file format
- H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile (AAC LC)

* MPEG-1 (MPEG Audio Layer 2)
* MPEG-2 PS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2, AAC LC, AC3(Dolby Digital), LPCM)
* MPEG-2 TS（MPEG2 Audio Layer 2, AC3（Dolby Digital）, AAC LC）
* MPEG-2 TS（H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, AAC LC）

* AVI
- Motion JPEG (Linear PCM)
- Motion JPEG (μ-Law)

* AVCHD （.m2ts / .mts）
* DivX
* WMV
* - VC-1（WMA Standard V2）

Hints

* Depending on the data type, some files may not be playable or some control panel options may not function during playback.
* Some video files distributed over the Internet have playback restrictions. For details, contact the content provider.
* To play WMV format files, you must go to (Settings) > (System Settings) and set [Enable WMA Playback].
* When using a USB adaptor to play video files, you may need to use a USB adaptor (not included) that supports copyright-protection features (to play copyright-protected files).
* When using a USB adaptor to play AVCHD-format video files saved on Memory Stick™ media, use a device that supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).
* WMV format copyright-protected files cannot be played.

Lemon_PDVD · « **Reply #1794 on:** Jan 29, 2009 at 09:05 AM »

Sir aeris30, suppose I have a DVD movie, for example Mr. and Mrs. Smith, whose audio has DTS 5.1. If I rip/convert the DVD/movie to mpeg format and as mentioned earlier the PS3 is connected to AVR, will I get DTS 5.1 output on my speaker system?

aeris30 · « **Reply #1795 on:** Jan 29, 2009 at 09:32 AM »

Quote from: Lemon_PDVD on Jan 29, 2009 at 09:05 AM

Sir aeris30, suppose I have a DVD movie, for example Mr. and Mrs. Smith, whose audio has DTS 5.1. If I rip/convert the DVD/movie to mpeg format and as mentioned earlier the PS3 is connected to AVR, will I get DTS 5.1 output on my speaker system?

No DTS via ripped movies sa PS3.

switi · « **Reply #1796 on:** Jan 29, 2009 at 09:59 PM »

has anyone tried using ps3 media server?

you can stream mkv files from your pc to ps3 and watch your downloaded HD movies streaming from your pc!

i am using this for 2 weks now and it is awesome, also play your flv, mp3, mp4 and other file formats. you cna also watch your photos from your pc to the tv by using your ps3!

grabe no ned to buy popcorn hour or wd hd media server....

the best talaga ps3

demmet · « **Reply #1797 on:** Jan 29, 2009 at 11:07 PM »

^^ Mabigat bitbitin ang ps3 compare to WDTV

Thurzki · « **Reply #1798 on:** Jan 30, 2009 at 12:29 AM »

Quote from: iiinas on Jan 26, 2009 at 05:54 AM

i would get the 37 lx80. almost all people here will advise you to get the the bigger panel as you wont see much difference on a 1080p on a 32 incher anyway. go bigger!

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yeah go bigger!!!!
heck, even at 65" id still choose 720p if im given an option vs. a 50" 1080p Cheesy Cheesy

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The bigger, the better.

Will hunt for the bigger when i come back to tandem w/ the PS3.

Thanks mga sir sa advise.

Lemon_PDVD · « **Reply #1799 on:** Jan 30, 2009 at 01:03 AM »

Mga gurus, I would just like to know the audio capabilities of the PS3. I have here several noob questions:

Setup No.1: PS3-HDMI-AVR-HDMI-Plasma
-Speaker
PS3 audio set in Linear PCM:
- When watching Blu-Ray movies, is it the PS3 that decodes both HD Audio formats (Dolby True-HD and DTS-MA) and sends them to the AVR as uncompressed Linear PCM? Does this mean that the AVR will be in multichannel mode and thus will not process anything and will purely "pass-through" each channel to its respective speaker?

PS3 audio set to bitstream:
- When watching Blu-Ray movies, is it true that the PS3 is not capable of passing HD audio (lossless) to the AVR, only DD or DTS (lossey)? Is this also true even if it is streamed to an AVR that can decode these higher audio codecs?

Setup No.2: PS3-HDMI-plasma
-Optical-AVR-Speaker
PS3 audio set in Linear PCM:
- When playing Blu-Ray movies, is it true that the AVR will not be able to receive the full decoded linear PCM stream due to bandwidth limitations of optical/coaxial?

PS3 audio set to bitsream:
- When playing Blu-Ray movies, is it correct to say that the PS3 will send all audio as un-decoded "packaged" audio to the AVR which processes the audio and outputs to the speakers but in DD or DTS (lossey) formats only?

Thanks in advance!