3D only discs - can they be played in 2D on a 3D TV? - Blu-ray Forum

benderal · 08-06-2012, 04:59 PM

Sorry if this was covered in another thread, but i have to ask.

Shrek 3D blurays 1-3 and Kung Fu Panda all say that they work in 2D mode right on the disc, but when you play the disc you get a message that says that the disc won't play in 2D mode.

One of reasons I bought the 3D disc is that it could play both versions- 2D and 3D.

Why don't these discs play 2d, but Dragon, Aliens and Megamind all do?

Zivouhr · 08-09-2012, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by benderal

Sorry if this was covered in another thread, but i have to ask.

Shrek 3D blurays 1-3 and Kung Fu Panda all say that they work in 2D mode right on the disc, but when you play the disc you get a message that says that the disc won't play in 2D mode.

One of reasons I bought the 3D disc is that it could play both versions- 2D and 3D.

Why don't these discs play 2d, but Dragon, Aliens and Megamind all do?

It's a good question that may have been answered elsewhere, but I know that if they say it works in 2D, most people, myself included, would expect it to play on a 2DTV also, in 2D, just like Imax's Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 3D blu ray does. And Resident Evil Afterlife 3D also does.

If it doesn't, it could be a hardware update issue. Do you have the option to update your blu ray 3D player like the PS3 3D blu ray player can be updated?

They should explain it better on the packaging I'd say. Something like "Plays in 2D* ..... * with the latest update 3D blu ray players, or something like that. Or 2D only on a 3DTV.

Not really sure other than that.

Tns49 · 08-09-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Zivouhr

It's a good question that may have been answered elsewhere, but I know that if they say it works in 2D, most people, myself included, would expect it to play on a 2DTV also, in 2D, just like Imax's Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 3D blu ray does. And Resident Evil Afterlife 3D also does.

If it doesn't, it could be a hardware update issue. Do you have the option to update your blu ray 3D player like the PS3 3D blu ray player can be updated?

They should explain it better on the packaging I'd say. Something like "Plays in 2D* ..... * with the latest update 3D blu ray players, or something like that. Or 2D only on a 3DTV.

Not really sure other than that.

ITs strictly a question of the encoding of the disk. They stupidly insist on not allowing the 2d version to play.

Jude72 · 08-09-2012, 12:12 PM

I had tried Shrek on my 3D system. It fired up in 3D mode and didn't give me any option other than 3D.

On my 2nd system (2D TV and 3D capable player) when I put ice Age 3D in, it gave me the option for 2D or 3D playback.

On my third system (2D TV and player) I tried the same Shrek movie 3D disc and it fired up in 2D. I'll have to try Shrek in my 2nd system to see if it gives me the same option Ice Age 3D did. My little one was using that system when I was trying this out for someone so I didn't get to try it on that. I'm guessing it will seeing as it fired up in 2D on this system.

Zivouhr · 08-09-2012, 08:32 PM

If it's a decision of encoding the disc only to play in 3D, but they say "plays in 2D or 3D", then that wouldn't be too swift of them.

I know Alice in Wonderland as a tie in bundle, only played on a 3D Blu Ray Player with an active 3DTV connection, though you could switch to 2D mode on the 3DTV if you wanted. Maybe that's what they meant. If so, they should explain themselves better on the packaging.

PDick40 · 01-19-2013, 06:43 PM

I was at my friends house and he has a Toshiba 3D LED and we was checking out some 3D movies. We noticed that we had the option to watch the 3D version in 2D even though the combo pack came with 3D Blu Ray, Blu Ray, and DVD. Now do you know if you can do this with all 3D movies and 3D TVs? This might be useful for the 3D blu rays that dont come with 2D blu ray like How To Train Your Dragon, Mega Mind and I might be able to get some of 3D Blu Rays that were 3D TV exclusives like Chronicles of Narnia on ebay for cheap. I plan on getting the 65" Samsung 3D LED 8000 series soon. I have 3 kids and this would be nice to know cus I wouldnt be able to always have 3D playing with my 2 year old runnin around and not wearing 3D glasses.

Thanks

Zivouhr · 01-19-2013, 06:48 PM

Good question. 3DTVs can play 2D content, and for a 3D blu ray, can present it in 3D, or by going into your 3DTV's options, change it quickly to 2D for the whole movie. This works for all 3D Blu ray movies. Even if they say "Requires a 3DTV".

The only exception would be a 3D movie presented in side by side 3D, which by default, will be split into two, needing the options set to "Side by side 3D" for it to look 3D. Otherwise, it's two halves. These sbs 3D movies are very rare and will indicate it clearly on the disc, usually from independent studios.

Operation Swordfish · 01-19-2013, 06:54 PM

Yeah they can. I've got a nifty little button on my remote that if its playing in 3D it will convert the 3d Blu-Ray to 2D. Its a Samsung too which is the same brand you're looking at.

fitprod · 01-19-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Operation Swordfish

Yeah they can. I've got a nifty little button on my remote that if its playing in 3D it will convert the 3d Blu-Ray to 2D. Its a Samsung too which is the same brand you're looking at.

If you have a 3D title with a dedicated 2D disc, why would you do this? The 2D source is optimized for 2D viewing.

fitprod

Zivouhr · 01-19-2013, 07:56 PM

When they only include 1 disc, a 3D blu ray, the 2D version on a 3DTV looks HD to most people. Only a very discerning eye can tell any subtle difference in quality between a 3D Blu Rays' 2D output and a dedicated 2D blu ray disc. In most cases anyway.

PDick40 · 01-19-2013, 09:38 PM

Hey thanks everyone for your responses and feedback. Im getting really excited to finally get a 3DTV! Ive been waiting for a long time. Anytime I buy a movie and it has a 3D version I get that version. Does anyone have any favorite 3D movies they recommend? Also to the person that has the Samsung, what model do you have and size and how is the 3D? Best Buy doesnt have the model I want set up for 3D viewing.

NzScreamindemon · 01-19-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PDick40

Hey thanks everyone for your responses and feedback. Im getting really excited to finally get a 3DTV! Ive been waiting for a long time. Anytime I buy a movie and it has a 3D version I get that version. Does anyone have any favorite 3D movies they recommend? Also to the person that has the Samsung, what model do you have and size and how is the 3D? Best Buy doesnt have the model I want set up for 3D viewing.

Oh we all have favorite 3D movies - problem is everyone has a different favorite

Welcome to the 3D world (yeah a little in advance) trust me you wont look back, and you'll probably walk right by 2D movies for a 3D one in the future (unless theres a title you really want) you'll probably only look at 2D releases purely to think "that should have been done in 3D, and if it was I would buy it!

Chris

PDick40 · 01-19-2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NzScreamindemon

Oh we all have favorite 3D movies - problem is everyone has a different favorite

Welcome to the 3D world (yeah a little in advance) trust me you wont look back, and you'll probably walk right by 2D movies for a 3D one in the future (unless theres a title you really want) you'll probably only look at 2D releases purely to think "that should have been done in 3D, and if it was I would buy it!

Chris

So then what r some of your favorites then? Do you think that certain movies look better on certain tvs? I was blown away by Voyage of the Dawn Treader on his Toshiba but then I came on here to look at peoples reviews and for the most part they were negative. This wasnt one of my first movies ive seen on his tv either.

Operation Swordfish · 01-20-2013, 03:25 AM

If you want an immersive 3D experience you really have to check out Avatar and Hugo. I can't put into words the feeling you get when you watch either of these movies, it really is like you are right there. They are two of a whole lot of people's favorites on this site. If you are looking for more pop-out in your face kind of movies, horror/slasher flicks and computer animated movies are some of the best of this kind. Voyage of the Dawn Treader is one I haven't seen so I can't comment on it.

08-06-2012, 04:59 PM	#1
benderal Expert Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Pittsburgh 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:1138 Digital collection:2649 iTunes collection:7 Trading Score:344	3D only discs - can they be played in 2D on a 3D TV? Sorry if this was covered in another thread, but i have to ask. Shrek 3D blurays 1-3 and Kung Fu Panda all say that they work in 2D mode right on the disc, but when you play the disc you get a message that says that the disc won't play in 2D mode. One of reasons I bought the 3D disc is that it could play both versions- 2D and 3D. Why don't these discs play 2d, but Dragon, Aliens and Megamind all do?

01-19-2013, 06:43 PM	#6
PDick40 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Newburgh, IN Trading Score:31	Can 3D only discs be played in 2D on a 3D TV? I was at my friends house and he has a Toshiba 3D LED and we was checking out some 3D movies. We noticed that we had the option to watch the 3D version in 2D even though the combo pack came with 3D Blu Ray, Blu Ray, and DVD. Now do you know if you can do this with all 3D movies and 3D TVs? This might be useful for the 3D blu rays that dont come with 2D blu ray like How To Train Your Dragon, Mega Mind and I might be able to get some of 3D Blu Rays that were 3D TV exclusives like Chronicles of Narnia on ebay for cheap. I plan on getting the 65" Samsung 3D LED 8000 series soon. I have 3 kids and this would be nice to know cus I wouldnt be able to always have 3D playing with my 2 year old runnin around and not wearing 3D glasses. Thanks

01-19-2013, 06:48 PM	#7
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Good question. 3DTVs can play 2D content, and for a 3D blu ray, can present it in 3D, or by going into your 3DTV's options, change it quickly to 2D for the whole movie. This works for all 3D Blu ray movies. Even if they say "Requires a 3DTV". The only exception would be a 3D movie presented in side by side 3D, which by default, will be split into two, needing the options set to "Side by side 3D" for it to look 3D. Otherwise, it's two halves. These sbs 3D movies are very rare and will indicate it clearly on the disc, usually from independent studios. Last edited by Zivouhr; 01-19-2013 at 06:52 PM.

08-09-2012, 12:12 PM	#4
Jude72 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 Location:The Endurance #YCC Home Theater Gallery:36 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:1021 Trading Score:167	I had tried Shrek on my 3D system. It fired up in 3D mode and didn't give me any option other than 3D. On my 2nd system (2D TV and 3D capable player) when I put ice Age 3D in, it gave me the option for 2D or 3D playback. On my third system (2D TV and player) I tried the same Shrek movie 3D disc and it fired up in 2D. I'll have to try Shrek in my 2nd system to see if it gives me the same option Ice Age 3D did. My little one was using that system when I was trying this out for someone so I didn't get to try it on that. I'm guessing it will seeing as it fired up in 2D on this system.

08-09-2012, 08:32 PM	#5
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	If it's a decision of encoding the disc only to play in 3D, but they say "plays in 2D or 3D", then that wouldn't be too swift of them. I know Alice in Wonderland as a tie in bundle, only played on a 3D Blu Ray Player with an active 3DTV connection, though you could switch to 2D mode on the 3DTV if you wanted. Maybe that's what they meant. If so, they should explain themselves better on the packaging.

01-19-2013, 06:54 PM	#8
Operation Swordfish Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	Yeah they can. I've got a nifty little button on my remote that if its playing in 3D it will convert the 3d Blu-Ray to 2D. Its a Samsung too which is the same brand you're looking at.

01-19-2013, 07:56 PM	#10
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	When they only include 1 disc, a 3D blu ray, the 2D version on a 3DTV looks HD to most people. Only a very discerning eye can tell any subtle difference in quality between a 3D Blu Rays' 2D output and a dedicated 2D blu ray disc. In most cases anyway.

01-19-2013, 09:38 PM	#11
PDick40 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Newburgh, IN Trading Score:31	Hey thanks everyone for your responses and feedback. Im getting really excited to finally get a 3DTV! Ive been waiting for a long time. Anytime I buy a movie and it has a 3D version I get that version. Does anyone have any favorite 3D movies they recommend? Also to the person that has the Samsung, what model do you have and size and how is the 3D? Best Buy doesnt have the model I want set up for 3D viewing.

01-20-2013, 03:25 AM	#14
Operation Swordfish Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	If you want an immersive 3D experience you really have to check out Avatar and Hugo. I can't put into words the feeling you get when you watch either of these movies, it really is like you are right there. They are two of a whole lot of people's favorites on this site. If you are looking for more pop-out in your face kind of movies, horror/slasher flicks and computer animated movies are some of the best of this kind. Voyage of the Dawn Treader is one I haven't seen so I can't comment on it.

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