N00b....I need PS3 Help

[subzero9001]

Hey i just got my 40gb PS3 and i want to know how to get the best picture quality out of it i have it hooked up to my tv with the HDMI cable. do i have to change any settings please help. thanks

[raginranger]

hello go to the "settings" tab on menu. i think it's on the far left. once you are in that tab, scroll down to display settings. under display, you should see an option for setting your video output resolution. select that and choose hdmi, and then automatic. the ps3 will automatically change to your tv's maximum resolution.

[subzero9001]

Originally Posted by raginranger

hello go to the "settings" tab on menu. i think it's on the far left. once you are in that tab, scroll down to display settings. under display, you should see an option for setting your video output resolution. select that and choose hdmi, and then automatic. the ps3 will automatically change to your tv's maximum resolution.

i did that but it still doesnt look like it did in best buy it might be the blus i have. i only have fantastic four and rent. maybe they arent the best???

[crackinhedz]

Sticky: Calibrate Your HDTV

[Icemage]

Originally Posted by subzero9001

i did that but it still doesnt look like it did in best buy it might be the blus i have. i only have fantastic four and rent. maybe they arent the best???

The original Fantastic Four disc is pretty lackluster. I haven't seen Rent, so I can't comment on it.

It would be useful to know the model number of your TV as well, as knowing its native resolution and how it handles things like RGB Full/Limited or Y Pb/Pr Cb/Cr output will affect what settings will be optimal.

EDIT: Also, you don't really want your TV to look like it did in Best Buy. Those sets are often set in "torch" mode, with overly high contrast, and too much brightness and sharpness. They look good to the untrained eye, but they're set up to be eyecatching, not necessarily pretty - and certainly not the way the movie should look.

[subzero9001]

Originally Posted by Icemage

The original Fantastic Four disc is pretty lackluster. I haven't seen Rent, so I can't comment on it.

It would be useful to know the model number of your TV as well, as knowing its native resolution and how it handles things like RGB Full/Limited or Y Pb/Pr Cb/Cr output will affect what settings will be optimal.

EDIT: Also, you don't really want your TV to look like it did in Best Buy. Those sets are often set in "torch" mode, with overly high contrast, and too much brightness and sharpness. They look good to the untrained eye, but they're set up to be eyecatching, not necessarily pretty - and certainly not the way the movie should look.

this is the model number 47PFL5432D/37

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by subzero9001

this is the model number 47PFL5432D/37

check out this thread. (post #3 in particular)

[subzero9001]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

check out this thread. (post #3 in particular)

Awesome thanks dude

[Icemage]

Originally Posted by subzero9001

this is the model number 47PFL5432D/37

Here is the spec page on your TV:

http://www.consumer.philips.com/cons...+47PFL5432D-37

One thing I would recommend is turning OFF the Digital Natural Motion feature of that set. If it works like similar technologies in other TVs, it can cause all kinds of icky artifacting as well as weird motion blur.

As mentioned above, definitely CALIBRATE your set.

[subzero9001]

Originally Posted by Icemage

Here is the spec page on your TV:

http://www.consumer.philips.com/cons...+47PFL5432D-37

One thing I would recommend is turning OFF the Digital Natural Motion feature of that set. If it works like similar technologies in other TVs, it can cause all kinds of icky artifacting as well as weird motion blur.

As mentioned above, definitely CALIBRATE your set.

should i just get that disc to calibrate it

[Icemage]

Originally Posted by subzero9001

should i just get that disc to calibrate it

You can start with the settings recommended in the above thread. But yeah, using something like Digital Video Essentials would be even better, as it sort of walks you through the process.

[Rabidhunter]

Originally Posted by Icemage

You can start with the settings recommended in the above thread. But yeah, using something like Digital Video Essentials would be even better, as it sort of walks you through the process.

Agreed, and if you've got Netflix or another rental thing going on you can rent it. That way you don't have to buy a disc you're only going to use once.