I'm a Blu-ray newbie...help - Blu-ray Forum

forzaitalia · 04-01-2008, 08:13 AM

Hi Guys

I've read a lot of the posts on here & most of it is very techy for me & I'm getting mighty confused!....

Please forgive me for my questions as I'm sure you all think I'm a donut!

I recently bought a PS3 & discovered the Blue-ray function on it

I'm using the cable (that came in the PS3 box) to connect my 32inch LG plasma with the PS3...

I bought Superman Returns on BlueRay from HMV,watched it & while the quality is great...its still the sameish quality as from a normal dvd player

Is this because there are specific HD cables to link the PS3 & TV sold seperatly that I can buy?

And if so could any of you recomend one to me please?

Sorry for the questions again & thanks for looking!

Danny

BigFoot · 04-01-2008, 08:16 AM

Connect your PS3 to your TV with an HDMI cable (get the cheapest one you can find).

Btw, it's BLU-ray (not blue).

forzaitalia · 04-01-2008, 08:24 AM

thanks a lot!!

supersix4 · 04-01-2008, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forzaitalia

Hi Guys

I've read a lot of the posts on here & most of it is very techy for me & I'm getting mighty confused!....

Please forgive me for my questions as I'm sure you all think I'm a donut!

I recently bought a PS3 & discovered the Blue-ray function on it

I'm using the cable (that came in the PS3 box) to connect my 32inch LG plasma with the PS3...

I bought Superman Returns on BlueRay from HMV,watched it & while the quality is great...its still the sameish quality as from a normal dvd player

Is this because there are specific HD cables to link the PS3 & TV sold seperatly that I can buy?

And if so could any of you recomend one to me please?

Sorry for the questions again & thanks for looking!

Danny

lol yikes! yeah no more red yellow white thats old time gaming, now its hdmi or component you will then see a big difference try ebay or buy.com or microcenter.com amazon.com type in hdmi (if your tv has it) or component ps3 if you only have those hope that helps

nycomet · 04-01-2008, 08:32 AM

Danny, it is so good that you came to this web site forum for advice. I don't have a PS3, but I do have a Wii.

The point is that there are so many experts here who can help you. Sadly, I am not one of them.

What are your favorite PS3 games? Do you have Dance Dance Revolution (it is still a PS2 game -- and also a fairly new release for the Wii system).

Also, what is your favorite Blu-ray movie. Do you have I AM LEGEND? If not, I recommend it.

Take care.

forzaitalia · 04-01-2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycomet

Danny, it is so good that you came to this web site forum for advice. I don't have a PS3, but I do have a Wii.

The point is that there are so many experts here who can help you. Sadly, I am not one of them.

What are your favorite PS3 games? Do you have Dance Dance Revolution (it is still a PS2 game -- and also a fairly new release for the Wii system).

Also, what is your favorite Blu-ray movie. Do you have I AM LEGEND? If not, I recommend it.

Take care.

hey there..

i literally bought the PS3 a few days ago...still trying to decide which shall be my first game!

the majority of the PS2 games i had were shoot 'em up games (Killzone,Black & all the GTA etc)...but also liked all the Tiger Woods PGA stuff too

can you recomend any PS3 games?!

cheers

BigFoot · 04-01-2008, 08:48 AM

^ Uncharted, Call of Duty IV, Ratchet & Clank

CptGreedle · 04-02-2008, 03:34 PM

I also recommend you try Folklore. Amazing game, amazing quality. Even better with 7.1 surround sound!
Also, Uncharted. Another amazing(ly difficult) game!

forzaitalia · 04-01-2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supersix4

lol yikes! yeah no more red yellow white thats old time gaming, now its hdmi or component you will then see a big difference try ebay or buy.com or microcenter.com amazon.com type in hdmi (if your tv has it) or component ps3 if you only have those hope that helps

well ive learnt a lot in the 1 hour ive been on here!..lol

tremendous..HDMI cables seem to be around £7.00 in local shops here in London

is the difference from red,yellow,white to HDMI that noticeable??!

Thegide · 04-01-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forzaitalia

is the difference from red,yellow,white to HDMI that noticeable??!

Absolutely. It's like night and day.

Composite (Red/White/Yellow) cables, what you're using now, are restricting your video to standard definition and look like regular TV. HDMI cables will allow you to experience high definition video - the entire reason for owning a HDTV.

Component (RGB) cables also allow HD video, although to a lesser extent. Go with HDMI if you can.

Good luck.

BigFoot · 04-01-2008, 11:48 AM

^ Actually, you got it backwards. Component allows HD (even 1080p on proper equipment) and composite doesn't.

forzaitalia · 04-01-2008, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigFoot

^ Actually, you got it backwards. Component allows HD (even 1080p on proper equipment) and composite doesn't.

thanks guys for everything!

suppose im not suppose to ask...but are blu ray movies available online to download for free??

Thegide · 04-01-2008, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigFoot

^ Actually, you got it backwards. Component allows HD (even 1080p on proper equipment) and composite doesn't.

My bad... it was way too early when I posted that. I had just woke up. I was under the impression component only could handle 720p/1080i?

Deciazulado · 04-01-2008, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forzaitalia

well ive learnt a lot in the 1 hour ive been on here!..lol

tremendous..HDMI cables seem to be around £7.00 in local shops here in London

is the difference from red,yellow,white to HDMI that noticeable??!

well if you were watching in analog SD with the yellow (video) cable and with the HDMI you get digital HD 720, 1080i or 1080p, it's gonna be a "little" better

. Also if going from red/white (left/right stereo audio) into HDMI or optical toslink lets you hear in 5.1 multichannel it may sound a "lil" better too.

Make sure you set your PS3's Display/Audio Settings to take advantage of your TV/Receiver's capabilities too.

forzaitalia · 04-01-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deciazulado

well if you were watching in analog SD with the yellow (video) cable and with the HDMI you get digital HD 720, 1080i or 1080p, it's gonna be a "little" better

. Also if going from red/white (left/right stereo audio) into HDMI or optical toslink lets you hear in 5.1 multichannel it may sound a "lil" better too.

Make sure you set your PS3's Display/Audio Settings to take advantage of your TV/Receiver's capabilities too.

dude

i just put all three (yellow,red,white) into a scart socket adapter thingie & attached to the scart socket

is that what you mean??!

Grubert · 04-01-2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forzaitalia

dude

i just put all three (yellow,red,white) into a scart socket adapter thingie & attached to the scart socket

is that what you mean??!

With that you're only getting stereo audio and composite video aka crap quality.

Get an HDMI cable now!

TheTenth · 04-01-2008, 10:24 AM

you'll have to setup the PS3 for the HDMI cable (have 30 seconds to change the cable so better get the cables near the TV and PS3)

get Tiger Woods 2007, optional use of the Sixaxis movement detection and MUCH BETTER than Tiger Woods 2008!

WriteSimply · 04-01-2008, 10:41 AM

To the OP: With the Red, White and Yellow RCA connectors, the most you'll get out of your 32" LG Plasma (assuming that plasma is 1080i) is 576p/480p video.

To get the full 1080i quality, you can either get a PS2 MultiOut Component cable or a HDMI cable. And then you'll see the point of Blu-ray Discs.

fuad

tommyboy81 · 04-02-2008, 12:12 AM

WOW this is awesome. Thisw what I like to see. People getting the help that they really need. To Forza, Welcome hope you have fun here and learn alot.

forzaitalia · 04-02-2008, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forzaitalia

Hi Guys

I've read a lot of the posts on here & most of it is very techy for me & I'm getting mighty confused!....

Please forgive me for my questions as I'm sure you all think I'm a donut!

I recently bought a PS3 & discovered the Blue-ray function on it

I'm using the cable (that came in the PS3 box) to connect my 32inch LG plasma with the PS3...

I bought Superman Returns on BlueRay from HMV,watched it & while the quality is great...its still the sameish quality as from a normal dvd player

Is this because there are specific HD cables to link the PS3 & TV sold seperatly that I can buy?

And if so could any of you recomend one to me please?

Sorry for the questions again & thanks for looking!

Danny

Just to let you know I hooked up my HDMI cable to my PS3

The PS3 ran through everything for me (HDMI cable is detected,do you wish to switch to the mode etc)

Watched a blu-ray dvd...wooooo,what can i say...amazing quality!

I want to buy a larger TV now!!

Thanks to everyone!

04-01-2008, 08:13 AM	#1
forzaitalia Junior Member Member since:Apr 2008	I'm a Blu-ray newbie...help Hi Guys I've read a lot of the posts on here & most of it is very techy for me & I'm getting mighty confused!.... Please forgive me for my questions as I'm sure you all think I'm a donut! I recently bought a PS3 & discovered the Blue-ray function on it I'm using the cable (that came in the PS3 box) to connect my 32inch LG plasma with the PS3... I bought Superman Returns on BlueRay from HMV,watched it & while the quality is great...its still the sameish quality as from a normal dvd player Is this because there are specific HD cables to link the PS3 & TV sold seperatly that I can buy? And if so could any of you recomend one to me please? Sorry for the questions again & thanks for looking! Danny

04-01-2008, 10:24 AM	#17
TheTenth Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Clermont-Ferrand, France Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:681 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:11	you'll have to setup the PS3 for the HDMI cable (have 30 seconds to change the cable so better get the cables near the TV and PS3) get Tiger Woods 2007, optional use of the Sixaxis movement detection and MUCH BETTER than Tiger Woods 2008! Last edited by TheTenth; 04-01-2008 at 10:32 AM.

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04-01-2008, 08:16 AM	#2
BigFoot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Slovenia (EU) Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:484 DVD collection:299	Connect your PS3 to your TV with an HDMI cable (get the cheapest one you can find). Btw, it's BLU-ray (not blue).

04-01-2008, 08:24 AM	#3
forzaitalia Junior Member Member since:Apr 2008	thanks a lot!!

04-01-2008, 08:32 AM	#5
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	Danny, it is so good that you came to this web site forum for advice. I don't have a PS3, but I do have a Wii. The point is that there are so many experts here who can help you. Sadly, I am not one of them. What are your favorite PS3 games? Do you have Dance Dance Revolution (it is still a PS2 game -- and also a fairly new release for the Wii system). Also, what is your favorite Blu-ray movie. Do you have I AM LEGEND? If not, I recommend it. Take care.

04-01-2008, 08:48 AM	#7
BigFoot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Slovenia (EU) Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:484 DVD collection:299	^ Uncharted, Call of Duty IV, Ratchet & Clank

04-02-2008, 03:34 PM	#8
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I also recommend you try Folklore. Amazing game, amazing quality. Even better with 7.1 surround sound! Also, Uncharted. Another amazing(ly difficult) game!

04-01-2008, 11:48 AM	#11
BigFoot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Slovenia (EU) Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:484 DVD collection:299	^ Actually, you got it backwards. Component allows HD (even 1080p on proper equipment) and composite doesn't.

04-01-2008, 10:41 AM	#18
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	To the OP: With the Red, White and Yellow RCA connectors, the most you'll get out of your 32" LG Plasma (assuming that plasma is 1080i) is 576p/480p video. To get the full 1080i quality, you can either get a PS2 MultiOut Component cable or a HDMI cable. And then you'll see the point of Blu-ray Discs. fuad

04-02-2008, 12:12 AM	#19
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	WOW this is awesome. Thisw what I like to see. People getting the help that they really need. To Forza, Welcome hope you have fun here and learn alot.

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