ps3 4:3 dvd upconversion - Blu-ray Forum

zor · 06-11-2008, 07:37 AM

Will ps3 properly upconvert 4:3 aspect ratio DVDs? (i.e. keep them in the 4:3 aspect ratio?) My current bd-player stretches them to a 16:9 aspect ratio (if I don't upconvert and let the TV upscale, then it's fine).

Midnightsailor · 06-11-2008, 07:40 AM

my tv properly upconverts dvds.

MOONPHASE · 06-11-2008, 07:49 AM

yes as long as you set the settings the way you want it to

HDPlasma · 06-11-2008, 07:14 PM

My 1200 has this issue.
I just change the aspect ratio on my TV to 4:3 compensate.
It's still a workaround and I believe the player should be smart enough to figure this out without making adjustments between widescreen and 4:3 aspect ratio movies.

Not sure if the PS3 knows to auto adjust the aspect ratio for 4:3 and not stretch but the Panasonic BD30 does just fine.

zor · 06-11-2008, 07:21 PM

For my Philips BDP9000, no matter what settings I choose (incl. TV) it will stretch when upconverting (except on the 480p setting). This was an issue identified early by some users and we hoped for a firmware update to solve it but it never came.

TY all for the info on the PS3. I have my PS3 already and am now just waiting form my new receiver and spkrs to come

I probably won't get a single game for it until Final Fantasy comes out.

SlmShdy1 · 06-11-2008, 07:45 PM

The PS3 can upconvert the video without stretching it. I have my upscaling settings set to normal. I watch old anime on my PS3 all the time with no problem.

stockstar1138 · 06-11-2008, 07:19 PM

my ps3 does.

06-11-2008, 07:37 AM	#1
zor Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008	ps3 4:3 dvd upconversion Will ps3 properly upconvert 4:3 aspect ratio DVDs? (i.e. keep them in the 4:3 aspect ratio?) My current bd-player stretches them to a 16:9 aspect ratio (if I don't upconvert and let the TV upscale, then it's fine).

06-11-2008, 07:49 AM	#3
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	yes as long as you set the settings the way you want it to Last edited by MOONPHASE; 06-11-2008 at 07:51 AM.

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06-11-2008, 07:40 AM	#2
Midnightsailor Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1	my tv properly upconverts dvds.

06-11-2008, 07:14 PM	#4
HDPlasma Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	My 1200 has this issue. I just change the aspect ratio on my TV to 4:3 compensate. It's still a workaround and I believe the player should be smart enough to figure this out without making adjustments between widescreen and 4:3 aspect ratio movies. Not sure if the PS3 knows to auto adjust the aspect ratio for 4:3 and not stretch but the Panasonic BD30 does just fine.

06-11-2008, 07:21 PM	#5
zor Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008	For my Philips BDP9000, no matter what settings I choose (incl. TV) it will stretch when upconverting (except on the 480p setting). This was an issue identified early by some users and we hoped for a firmware update to solve it but it never came. TY all for the info on the PS3. I have my PS3 already and am now just waiting form my new receiver and spkrs to come I probably won't get a single game for it until Final Fantasy comes out.

06-11-2008, 07:45 PM	#6
SlmShdy1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Honolulu, HI PlayStation® PSN: SlmShdy1 Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:292	The PS3 can upconvert the video without stretching it. I have my upscaling settings set to normal. I watch old anime on my PS3 all the time with no problem.

06-11-2008, 07:19 PM	#7
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	my ps3 does.

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