1.51 still freezes on me...PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

SundayDuffer · 02-20-2007, 06:34 PM

any of you guys still experience this? about an hour or so into any movies or games...the ps3 pauses for a few seconds or so..then would come back to normal..then 5 minutes after that, it pauses again...and it keeps on doing this for 5-6 times...frustrating the heck out of me...

Could it be the software? or could it be that the PS3 is getting too hot?

Amon37 · 02-20-2007, 06:35 PM

Doesn't happen to mine at all. It could be heat how is PS3 positioned

Damon Payne · 02-20-2007, 06:42 PM

Guys this has been discussed in the players and PS3 threads.
Most people (me included) disable the network connection while watching movies and that seems to fix the issue.

SundayDuffer · 02-20-2007, 06:57 PM

I'm not connected to any types of networks.
hmmmm....

ProvenFlipper · 02-20-2007, 07:02 PM

I've yet to have my PS3 freeze when watching a BD or DVD. I'm on the latest firmware, and my PS3 is wired directly into my router.

degas · 02-20-2007, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProvenFlipper

I've yet to have my PS3 freeze when watching a BD or DVD. I'm on the latest firmware, and my PS3 is wired directly into my router.

Exactly the same for me, no freezes or hang ups whatsoever.

theknub · 02-20-2007, 08:40 PM

i had the problem with 1.50 firmware, but 1.51 seems to work flawlessly for me

f1ipmode · 02-20-2007, 09:10 PM

I've only experienced this problem with Unforgiven blu-ray all my other blu-ray movies and dvd's play fine.

chan1490 · 02-20-2007, 09:53 PM

I have had no such problems that are discussed above.
I am on v1.51

SundayDuffer · 02-20-2007, 10:08 PM

my PS3 is laying flat on a video rack...and when I touch the right side of it..it feels HOT...prolly will try to put a small fan there to see if it would help or not.

f1ipmode · 02-21-2007, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SundayDuffer

my PS3 is laying flat on a video rack...and when I touch the right side of it..it feels HOT...prolly will try to put a small fan there to see if it would help or not.

I have mine standing up. Just try to place it in an area with decent open air.

Deciazulado · 02-21-2007, 02:50 AM

Standing up the side vents let escape the air up, like a chimney, while the bottom vents now let air escape to the sides instead of up back to itself, so it should run a little cooler that way.

slckofit · 02-21-2007, 05:07 AM

i read somewhere that if you reset your ps3, the freezing will stop. forgot where i read it from though.

powerSURG · 02-21-2007, 11:51 AM

I also disable the network connection when I'm going to watch a movie. It doesn't freeze when I do so.

cjbradl · 02-21-2007, 03:33 PM

I unchecked the automatic login box and that has stopped the freezing problem. Coincidentally, that was one of the changes in the 1.5 & 1.51 updates. Never had a problem before the updates and I use the PS3 for all my DVD (SD & HD) viewing and have done so since December.

PS: My setup

60GB PS3, BT remote, HDMI cable, Wireless network connection, 60" Sony SXRD.

jason · 02-21-2007, 03:59 PM

sounds like an old hd dvd issue for a few people.... guess i was lucky on that and lucky that my ps3 doesnt skip or pause, also mines laying flat under my tv on the stand, after movies and games it has never got hot.

SundayDuffer · 02-21-2007, 06:42 PM

put a small fan next to my PS3 last night...watched one movie, play 3 hrs worth of games....NOT even one freeze....I hope the fan was the cure. Will test it again tonight.

degas · 02-21-2007, 07:59 PM

If you have freezes, try this:

Quote:

I spent an hour on the phone with a Sony tech, and she had me reset the system in the menu (Restore Default Settings, NOT the Restore PS3 Settings). Then, turn off the power and turn off the main power in back. While holding the power on button in front, turn on the power in back and release the front power button AFTER the second beep. You will need to redo all your settings since the reset will clear everything, and you should be good to go.

I had freezing like everyone is talking about every time I watched a blu-ray movie after up dating the firmware to 1.51, but after the above steps I have had NO more problems. Has nothing to do with the network, I discussed this with the tech in depth. Follow what I wrote above and it will cure the freezing problem.

SINCE doing this fix, I have watched Kingdom of Heaven, Blackhawk Down, Fifth Element, Underworld Evolution, Into the Blue, The Last Samurai (twice), The Italian Job and Silent Hill with NO freeze ups at all. Before this I couldnt get thru any of them without at least two freezes per movie, sometimes more.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=807941

SundayDuffer · 02-21-2007, 08:42 PM

Degas, thanks...that's good to know...one question though, by doing so..will the PS3 erase my saved datas?

yuichiror · 02-22-2007, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by degas

If you have freezes, try this:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=807941

Good info degas, thanks!

02-20-2007, 06:34 PM	#1
SundayDuffer Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:San Jose, CA	1.51 still freezes on me...PS3 any of you guys still experience this? about an hour or so into any movies or games...the ps3 pauses for a few seconds or so..then would come back to normal..then 5 minutes after that, it pauses again...and it keeps on doing this for 5-6 times...frustrating the heck out of me... Could it be the software? or could it be that the PS3 is getting too hot?

02-20-2007, 09:53 PM	#9
chan1490 Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:5	No problems I have had no such problems that are discussed above. I am on v1.51

02-21-2007, 03:33 PM	#15
cjbradl New Member Member since:Feb 2007	I unchecked the automatic login box and that has stopped the freezing problem. Coincidentally, that was one of the changes in the 1.5 & 1.51 updates. Never had a problem before the updates and I use the PS3 for all my DVD (SD & HD) viewing and have done so since December. PS: My setup 60GB PS3, BT remote, HDMI cable, Wireless network connection, 60" Sony SXRD. Last edited by cjbradl; 02-21-2007 at 03:38 PM.

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02-20-2007, 06:35 PM	#2
Amon37 Power Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA,Arizona PSNetwork: Amon37	Doesn't happen to mine at all. It could be heat how is PS3 positioned

02-20-2007, 06:42 PM	#3
Damon Payne Active Member Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Wisconsin	Guys this has been discussed in the players and PS3 threads. Most people (me included) disable the network connection while watching movies and that seems to fix the issue.

02-20-2007, 06:57 PM	#4
SundayDuffer Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:San Jose, CA	I'm not connected to any types of networks. hmmmm....

02-20-2007, 07:02 PM	#5
ProvenFlipper Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:334 Blu-ray collection:900 Trading Score:1	I've yet to have my PS3 freeze when watching a BD or DVD. I'm on the latest firmware, and my PS3 is wired directly into my router.

02-20-2007, 08:40 PM	#7
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	i had the problem with 1.50 firmware, but 1.51 seems to work flawlessly for me

02-20-2007, 09:10 PM	#8
f1ipmode Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Toronto, ON Blu-ray collection:65	I've only experienced this problem with Unforgiven blu-ray all my other blu-ray movies and dvd's play fine.

02-20-2007, 10:08 PM	#10
SundayDuffer Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:San Jose, CA	my PS3 is laying flat on a video rack...and when I touch the right side of it..it feels HOT...prolly will try to put a small fan there to see if it would help or not.

02-21-2007, 02:50 AM	#12
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1159 Blu-ray collection:7044 DVD collection:4040	Standing up the side vents let escape the air up, like a chimney, while the bottom vents now let air escape to the sides instead of up back to itself, so it should run a little cooler that way.

02-21-2007, 05:07 AM	#13
slckofit Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:42	i read somewhere that if you reset your ps3, the freezing will stop. forgot where i read it from though.

02-21-2007, 11:51 AM	#14
powerSURG Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Shaw AFB, SC Blu-ray collection:42	I also disable the network connection when I'm going to watch a movie. It doesn't freeze when I do so.

02-21-2007, 03:59 PM	#16
jason Active Member Member since:Aug 2006	sounds like an old hd dvd issue for a few people.... guess i was lucky on that and lucky that my ps3 doesnt skip or pause, also mines laying flat under my tv on the stand, after movies and games it has never got hot.

02-21-2007, 06:42 PM	#17
SundayDuffer Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:San Jose, CA	put a small fan next to my PS3 last night...watched one movie, play 3 hrs worth of games....NOT even one freeze....I hope the fan was the cure. Will test it again tonight.

02-21-2007, 08:42 PM	#19
SundayDuffer Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:San Jose, CA	Degas, thanks...that's good to know...one question though, by doing so..will the PS3 erase my saved datas?

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