PS3 upconvert?? - Blu-ray Forum

tildengolfer · 11-01-2007, 09:07 PM

I am wondering does the PS3 upconvert?? because it doesnt seem like it and im about to hook up my old player because the quality is much better..do i need to update the firmware??

onumb · 11-01-2007, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tildengolfer

I am wondering does the PS3 upconvert?? because it doesnt seem like it and im about to hook up my old player because the quality is much better..do i need to update the firmware??

Yes. It upconverts. Doesn't your TV display 1080p when you turn on the DVD?

cathexist · 11-01-2007, 09:11 PM

Upscaling WAS added in a firmware update, so I do suggest updating to the latest and greatest. Secondly, you need to go to your settings and be sure that the upscaling is actually turned on.

tildengolfer · 11-01-2007, 09:16 PM

1. my tv is 1080i and it displays 480i when a regular DVD is turned on

and

2. how do i change the "upscaling"??

jdc115 · 11-01-2007, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tildengolfer

I am wondering does the PS3 upconvert?? because it doesnt seem like it and im about to hook up my old player because the quality is much better..do i need to update the firmware??

I think the default setting on mine was "off" for upconverting so check the settings. My PS3 looks much better for DVDs then my upconverting Denon DVD-1920

cathexist · 11-01-2007, 09:19 PM

Go to settings on the PS3 and then go to BD/DVD Settings, under that there is a DVD Upscaler option and set it to Normal

that should do it.

tildengolfer · 11-01-2007, 09:22 PM

mkay i feel a stupid but i go under the bd/dvd setting but i cant find the upscaler option..its just not there

BLUFANIK · 11-01-2007, 09:48 PM

I can't take it anymore!!!! Must be a troll. It's not too hard to realize a firmware upgrade is needed.

stockstar1138 · 11-01-2007, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tildengolfer

mkay i feel a stupid but i go under the bd/dvd setting but i cant find the upscaler option..its just not there

are you running it through hdmi, because ps3 will only upconvert via hdmi. just go to bd/dvd settings, it should be there, unless you need to update firmware.

tildengolfer · 11-01-2007, 09:55 PM

ya i am running an hdmi cable and i will update thanks guys

cathexist · 11-01-2007, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tildengolfer

ya i am running an hdmi cable and i will update thanks guys

Yeah, the only reason I can think of that it wouldn't be there is if you don't have an older version of the firmware...update, then check back.

thatguy480 · 11-01-2007, 10:01 PM

jus lookin for a little help on how to update my firmware on my ps3? and get the best use out of it.

cathexist · 11-01-2007, 10:03 PM

http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/Using/UpdateSoftware

thatguy480 · 11-01-2007, 10:06 PM

im sorry but will that update the bluray player. Thats what my real question was.

richieb1971 · 11-01-2007, 10:12 PM

The firmware will update everything. It was version 1.90-2 I believe that brought upconverting of DVD's. So if you have an older version than that, thats your answer.

If your PS3 is wireless, just select update system in the system menu and its all done for you automatically.

If your not wireless, that link above tells you how to copy the software to a storage device (CD/DVD/Memory card).

DrinkMore · 11-01-2007, 11:58 PM

Lol, not sure about EVERYONE ELSE, but if there is an update out for my PS3, I can't do pretty much ANYTHING until I update. It says "THERE IS AN UPDATE AVAILABLE". You must install it otherwise you can't do much.

Also, yes - you need to TURN ON upconvert.

If you need further assistance - please read your manual.

richieb1971 · 11-02-2007, 01:09 AM

If your wireless I can understand it, since the system is prompted when it handshakes the website.

For beginners, going wireless is pretty much compulsary. Thats the problem with consoles going all techy, half the users don't know how to perform the necessary functions.

Wheelman1970 · 11-02-2007, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cathexist

Go to settings on the PS3 and then go to BD/DVD Settings, under that there is a DVD Upscaler option and set it to Normal

that should do it.

When I asked the question last week - I was told the setting was "Full Screen" - is that correct?

Jonzy · 11-02-2007, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

are you running it through hdmi, because ps3 will only upconvert via hdmi. just go to bd/dvd settings, it should be there, unless you need to update firmware.

My PS3 upconverts through component. I know I should get a hdmi reciever but Im already on my second reciever in 3 years and I dont think 24 months should mean your reciever is obsolete damnit. I guess with TVs, DVD, blu rays computers and recievers its almost a wash if you had a fire every other year, I mean they are all outdated anyway right?

crackinhedz · 11-02-2007, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonzy

My PS3 upconverts through component.

"When playing copyright-protected DVD content such as commercially available DVD-Video, an HDMI cable is required to upscale the video content."

11-01-2007, 09:07 PM	#1
tildengolfer Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Northern California Blu-ray reviews:2	PS3 upconvert?? I am wondering does the PS3 upconvert?? because it doesnt seem like it and im about to hook up my old player because the quality is much better..do i need to update the firmware??

11-01-2007, 10:01 PM	#12
thatguy480 New Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Rockaway!!!!!	need help jus lookin for a little help on how to update my firmware on my ps3? and get the best use out of it.

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11-01-2007, 09:11 PM	#3
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	Upscaling WAS added in a firmware update, so I do suggest updating to the latest and greatest. Secondly, you need to go to your settings and be sure that the upscaling is actually turned on.

11-01-2007, 09:16 PM	#4
tildengolfer Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Northern California Blu-ray reviews:2	1. my tv is 1080i and it displays 480i when a regular DVD is turned on and 2. how do i change the "upscaling"??

11-01-2007, 09:19 PM	#6
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	Go to settings on the PS3 and then go to BD/DVD Settings, under that there is a DVD Upscaler option and set it to Normal that should do it.

11-01-2007, 09:22 PM	#7
tildengolfer Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Northern California Blu-ray reviews:2	mkay i feel a stupid but i go under the bd/dvd setting but i cant find the upscaler option..its just not there

11-01-2007, 09:48 PM	#8
BLUFANIK Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007	I can't take it anymore!!!! Must be a troll. It's not too hard to realize a firmware upgrade is needed.

11-01-2007, 09:55 PM	#10
tildengolfer Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Northern California Blu-ray reviews:2	ya i am running an hdmi cable and i will update thanks guys

11-01-2007, 10:03 PM	#13
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/Using/UpdateSoftware

11-01-2007, 10:06 PM	#14
thatguy480 New Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Rockaway!!!!!	im sorry but will that update the bluray player. Thats what my real question was.

11-01-2007, 10:12 PM	#15
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	The firmware will update everything. It was version 1.90-2 I believe that brought upconverting of DVD's. So if you have an older version than that, thats your answer. If your PS3 is wireless, just select update system in the system menu and its all done for you automatically. If your not wireless, that link above tells you how to copy the software to a storage device (CD/DVD/Memory card).

11-01-2007, 11:58 PM	#16
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Lol, not sure about EVERYONE ELSE, but if there is an update out for my PS3, I can't do pretty much ANYTHING until I update. It says "THERE IS AN UPDATE AVAILABLE". You must install it otherwise you can't do much. Also, yes - you need to TURN ON upconvert. If you need further assistance - please read your manual.

11-02-2007, 01:09 AM	#17
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	If your wireless I can understand it, since the system is prompted when it handshakes the website. For beginners, going wireless is pretty much compulsary. Thats the problem with consoles going all techy, half the users don't know how to perform the necessary functions.

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