Step Bros/Blu Ray Question - Blu-ray Forum

ChrisUlrich · 12-08-2008, 04:28 PM

I have noticed that regular HDTV being provided through my cable box actually looks better then my PS3 playing Blu Ray discs. I didn't really notice it until I saw Step Brothers on my Blu Ray setup last night.

My TV is a 50" Samsung (2 years old now) and yes it is 1080p. I am not sure if there are any pertinent settings to modify other then the output settings. And I am not even sure how many settings there are to even modify.

It's quite frustrating because "Live Free or Die Hard" on HDTV looked much better then Step Bros on Blu Ray. It is a little confusing to me and I was wondering if anyone could shine some light on the situation please.

metsfan1545d · 12-08-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisUlrich

I have noticed that regular HDTV being provided through my cable box actually looks better then my PS3 playing Blu Ray discs. I didn't really notice it until I saw Step Brothers on my Blu Ray setup last night.

My TV is a 50" Samsung (2 years old now) and yes it is 1080p. I am not sure if there are any pertinent settings to modify other then the output settings. And I am not even sure how many settings there are to even modify.

It's quite frustrating because "Live Free or Die Hard" on HDTV looked much better then Step Bros on Blu Ray. It is a little confusing to me and I was wondering if anyone could shine some light on the situation please.

step brothers wasnt that great of pq so thats prolly way

VinnAY · 12-08-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by metsfan1545d

step brothers wasnt that great of pq so thats prolly way

AS is most of the Apatow directed/produced/has anything to do with, films.

But I'm in most ways like the OP...I actually prefer the HD cable to my blu-ray. I find that medium more palatable to my eyes.

Yes I know it's compressed, blah blah blah <FART>.

ChrisUlrich · 12-08-2008, 05:10 PM

I realize that Step Bros really isn't the greatest quality of video ever made. But it's really weird how HDTV looks better then Blu Ray? I was wondering if it's a setting that I haven't checked yet.

And even movies like Spider Man 3, Ride of the Silver Surfer, Pirates of the Carribean(sp?), don't look as good as it does on TV.

Teabaggins · 12-08-2008, 05:23 PM

that is strange. are you using a hdmi cable?

ChrisUlrich · 12-08-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

that is strange. are you using a hdmi cable?

Yes sir, absolutely. PS3 doesn't accept anything but HDMI.

ChrisUlrich · 12-08-2008, 06:16 PM

BD/DVD Video Output Format (HDMI).

Options are: Automatic, RGB, and Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr

DVD Wide Display.
Options are: Pan and Scan and Letterbox

DVD Upscaler
Options are: Off, Double Scale, Normal, and Full Screen

BD 1080p 24Hz Output (HDMI)
Options are: Automatic, Off, and On

Can anyone assist with these settings please?

SquidPuppet · 12-08-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisUlrich

I realize that Step Bros really isn't the greatest quality of video ever made. But it's really weird how HDTV looks better then Blu Ray? I was wondering if it's a setting that I haven't checked yet.

And even movies like Spider Man 3, Ride of the Silver Surfer, Pirates of the Carribean(sp?), don't look as good as it does on TV.

Something is wrong for sure. In the PS3, have you set the output to 1080P?

ThingontheFloor · 12-08-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisUlrich

Yes sir, absolutely. PS3 doesn't accept anything but HDMI.

I'm not sure what you mean by that, but it does output via composite and component cables as well. The PS3 comes standard with composite cables, in fact (unforunately).

But if you are using HDMI, then I'd try to calibrate your TV setting specifically for your PS3 set up. Picture will look different between your cable box and PS3, but Blu-ray will look better if under the right settings. What specifically looks wrong with the picture?

ChrisUlrich · 12-08-2008, 06:24 PM

Yes, it's set for 1080p.

No I did not mess with my TV settings for trying to get a better picture.

And sorry, did not realize it came with cables. hahahah Whoops. But yes, it is using HDMI.

You can see tiny flickering in the background. Like a lot of noise almost. It's not always there. It makes everyone look like they have freckles, but they move a lot.

SquidPuppet · 12-08-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisUlrich

Yes, it's set for 1080p.

No I did not mess with my TV settings for trying to get a better picture.

And sorry, did not realize it came with cables. hahahah Whoops. But yes, it is using HDMI.

You can see tiny flickering in the background. Like a lot of noise almost. It's not always there. It makes everyone look like they have freckles, but they move a lot.

Is it set to On, Off or auto? Does your TV accept 24fps signal? If not, I would set the PS3 to Auto.

ChrisUlrich · 12-08-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Is it set to On, Off or auto? Does your TV accept 24fps signal? If not, I would set the PS3 to Auto.

Is what setup like that? And it doesn't accept the 24hz thing. I tried it and my screen went blank.

Rhoq · 12-08-2008, 06:52 PM

Calibrate your TV - more than likely you are using factory settings, which tend to oversaturate colors and blowout the contrast and brightness.

ahearst · 12-08-2008, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by metsfan1545d

step brothers wasnt that great of pq so thats prolly way

Agree. One of THE WORST blu ray transfers I've seen yet IMO. Not the greatest of movies by any stretch, but the disk deserved better treatment than what it was given

metsfan1545d · 12-08-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ahearst

Agree. One of THE WORST blu ray transfers I've seen yet IMO. Not the greatest of movies by any stretch, but the disk deserved better treatment than what it was given

it wasnt the worst transfer ever but its prolly a 3.5-4/5

Teabaggins · 12-08-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by metsfan1545d

step brothers wasnt that great of pq so thats prolly way

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Originally Posted by ahearst

Agree. One of THE WORST blu ray transfers I've seen yet IMO. Not the greatest of movies by any stretch, but the disk deserved better treatment than what it was given

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Originally Posted by ChrisUlrich

I realize that Step Bros really isn't the greatest quality of video ever made. But it's really weird how HDTV looks better then Blu Ray? I was wondering if it's a setting that I haven't checked yet.

And even movies like Spider Man 3, Ride of the Silver Surfer, Pirates of the Carribean(sp?), don't look as good as it does on TV.

other high PQ rated BDs look bad on his set as well for some reason

assydingo · 12-08-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ahearst

Agree. One of THE WORST blu ray transfers I've seen yet IMO. Not the greatest of movies by any stretch, but the disk deserved better treatment than what it was given

I thought it looked good. I wasn't expecting a lot from a comedy.

ckent22 · 12-08-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisUlrich

I realize that Step Bros really isn't the greatest quality of video ever made. But it's really weird how HDTV looks better then Blu Ray? I was wondering if it's a setting that I haven't checked yet.

And even movies like Spider Man 3, Ride of the Silver Surfer, Pirates of the Carribean(sp?), don't look as good as it does on TV.

It's your tv then. Rise of the Silver Surfer is one of the finest transfers I've ever seen.

SquidPuppet · 12-08-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisUlrich

Is what setup like that? And it doesn't accept the 24hz thing. I tried it and my screen went blank.

The PS3.

And....not 24hz. Does your TV accept 24fps signal? If it does not, then you have to adjust your PS3 accordingly.

SquidPuppet · 12-08-2008, 07:30 PM

Where do you have your "sharpness" setting on your TV? Set it to zero when watching Blu.

12-08-2008, 04:28 PM	#1
ChrisUlrich Member Member since:Dec 2008	Step Bros/Blu Ray Question I have noticed that regular HDTV being provided through my cable box actually looks better then my PS3 playing Blu Ray discs. I didn't really notice it until I saw Step Brothers on my Blu Ray setup last night. My TV is a 50" Samsung (2 years old now) and yes it is 1080p. I am not sure if there are any pertinent settings to modify other then the output settings. And I am not even sure how many settings there are to even modify. It's quite frustrating because "Live Free or Die Hard" on HDTV looked much better then Step Bros on Blu Ray. It is a little confusing to me and I was wondering if anyone could shine some light on the situation please.

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12-08-2008, 05:10 PM	#4
ChrisUlrich Member Member since:Dec 2008	I realize that Step Bros really isn't the greatest quality of video ever made. But it's really weird how HDTV looks better then Blu Ray? I was wondering if it's a setting that I haven't checked yet. And even movies like Spider Man 3, Ride of the Silver Surfer, Pirates of the Carribean(sp?), don't look as good as it does on TV.

12-08-2008, 05:23 PM	#5
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	that is strange. are you using a hdmi cable?

12-08-2008, 06:16 PM	#7
ChrisUlrich Member Member since:Dec 2008	BD/DVD Video Output Format (HDMI). Options are: Automatic, RGB, and Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr DVD Wide Display. Options are: Pan and Scan and Letterbox DVD Upscaler Options are: Off, Double Scale, Normal, and Full Screen BD 1080p 24Hz Output (HDMI) Options are: Automatic, Off, and On Can anyone assist with these settings please?

12-08-2008, 06:24 PM	#10
ChrisUlrich Member Member since:Dec 2008	Yes, it's set for 1080p. No I did not mess with my TV settings for trying to get a better picture. And sorry, did not realize it came with cables. hahahah Whoops. But yes, it is using HDMI. You can see tiny flickering in the background. Like a lot of noise almost. It's not always there. It makes everyone look like they have freckles, but they move a lot.

12-08-2008, 06:52 PM	#13
Rhoq Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:262 Blu-ray collection:1605 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:2	Calibrate your TV - more than likely you are using factory settings, which tend to oversaturate colors and blowout the contrast and brightness.

12-08-2008, 07:30 PM	#20
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Where do you have your "sharpness" setting on your TV? Set it to zero when watching Blu.

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