PS3 Settings

[Furious911]

Hi guys, I am pretty new to Blu-ray and my PS3, haven't even had it 2 months (and already have 10 BDs with 10 more incoming) and my question is how do I know I have all the settings set correctly?

The reason I ask is because some BDs look absolutely gorgeous, like Cars where others look stunning sometimes but grainy/blocky in some parts sometimes.

Like in the Matrix Revolutions, there's parts where there's apparent blocky sections in the darker areas (specifically the cabinets in the foreground where the Oracle is talking to Neo in her kitchen) , but very apparent and almost like beyond my concept of how a BD should look, is this normal?

I got Transformers and Iron man in the mail yesterday and popped them in all excited and yes much stuff looks bad ass but sometimes the film doesn't seem smooth it looks grainy, that's what prompted me to wonder if I have my PS3 settings right, like there's settings for RGB or YcB or something like that, a bunch of stuff, is there a guide somewhere?



Thanks a lot fellas for any advice!

[jocka06]

make sure you are connected through your hdmi and your display settings are set to automatic. The PS3 will then detect wat resolution your TV can handle

[prankster]

here is something i got from cnet a while back (sorry, i don't can't find the link):

I had a question regarding hooking up my PS3 to my Panasonic TH-50PZ800U HDTV. I want to use my PS3 as a Blu-ray player for my TV. Would you be able to tell me the best settings/configuration for watching Blu-ray movies? Thanks. -- Khurshid, via e-mail

Well, Khurshid, it's no secret that the PlayStation 3 is the best Blu-ray player-- it's the reference Blu-ray player we use here at CNET, and we're not the only ones. To get the most out of your PS3 as a Blu-ray player, however, you'll need to get the settings right. What follows are the settings we use for our reference PS3 units here at CNET for testing HDTVs, including your Panasonic. The two menus referenced below can be found under the main Settings menu.

BD/DVD menu:

· Cinema Conversion: Automatic
This setting affects how the player deals with film- and video-based standard-def material originating on DVD and Blu-ray. Automatic works well to differentiate between the two.

· Upscale: Normal
This setting fills the screen properly when dealing with standard-def content converted to high-def by the PS3.

· BD/DVD Video Output Format (HDMI): Automatic
This setting affects the color space output via the PS3. RGB is best for video games, which use the same color spce as computers, while Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr is best for video, including DVD and Blu-ray discs. Auto usually works to detect the source properly, so we recommend most people stick with this setting. If you experience discoloration or other issues, try another setting.

· BD 1080p 24Hz output (HDMI): Off
Most Blu-ray discs are encoded at 1080p/24 natively, which means they have 1,920x1,080 pixels per frame delivered at 24 frames per second, the native film rate. Many HDTVs cannot accept 1080p/24, however, and many more can but don't get any benefit from this setting, and can look choppy or otherwise incorrect. Unless your TV is designed to accept 1080p/24 signals--this includes most LCD models with 120Hz processing, as well as select plasmas with different refresh rates--you should leave this setting turned off. (Khurshid, for your 800U, we recommend choosing Off and ignoring Panasonic's 48Hz mode, which introduces unwelcome flicker). We also recommend avoiding Auto, because it can sometimes mistakenly output an incorrect format.

Display Settings menu:

· Video Output Settings: [check all that apply]
This setting controls the resolution(s) output by the PS3. You should select all of the resolutions with which your TV is compatible. If you have a TV that can accept 1080p signals, you should select all of the check boxes. On HDTVs that cannot accept 1080p, you should check off every resolution except 1080p. The only exception is if you know your TV looks much better with 720p sources than 1080i. If that's the case, we recommend you leave 1080i unchecked as well.

· Cross Color Reduction Filter: Off
This setting only applies to S-Video and composite-video output, not HDMI.

· RGB Full Range (HDMI): Limited
This setting controls the range of information output via HDMI. Contrary to what you might think, this setting is best left on Limited for video-based material like Blu-ray and DVD for the majority of HDMI televisions. Some newer HDTVs can receive a slight benefit from Full if calibrated properly, but in general Limited is the best choice, and we use it in the lab to ensure compatibility of the reference player with all displays.

· Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Super-White (HDMI): On
This setting controls whether the PS3 will pass blacker-than-black and whiter-than-white parts of the video signal. It's really only useful during calibration, which is why we leave it turned on. Many discs don't contain material in above white or below black.

Want more information on PS3 settings, particularly those that pertain to audio? Head on over to this excellent thread on AVS forum where every setting is explained accurately and clearly. You may also find the need to consult the PS3 manual. And if you want recommended picture setting for your HDTV, check out our FAQ.

as for your audio settings, make sure you select lpcm (not bitstream) if you're hooked up to a home theater so you can get the hd audio tracks. i'm sure a few others on here can chime in with additional info/help.

[StanDaMan99]

Originally Posted by jocka06

make sure you are connected through your hdmi and your display settings are set to automatic. The PS3 will then detect wat resolution your TV can handle

Def. the easiest solution

[WriteSimply]

Originally Posted by Furious911

The reason I ask is because some BDs look absolutely gorgeous, like Cars where others look stunning sometimes but grainy/blocky in some parts sometimes.

Like in the Matrix Revolutions, there's parts where there's apparent blocky sections in the darker areas (specifically the cabinets in the foreground where the Oracle is talking to Neo in her kitchen) , but very apparent and almost like beyond my concept of how a BD should look, is this normal?

If you see blocky stuff on such a slow moving scene, then you don't have your TV calibrated properly. Calibrate your TV yourself as other people's setting may not work for you.


fuad

[catbigred]

If you never calibrated your set yourself. Just rent or buy a movie with THX (Cars for instance has this calibration test) Or buy/rent Digital Video Essentials.

[onehothemi]

Those settings are horrible! I guess it depends on your tv but I wouldn't recomend those settings to a blind man.

[GGX]

Originally Posted by onehothemi

Those settings are horrible! I guess it depends on your tv but I wouldn't recomend those settings to a blind man.

I agree.

[nycomet]

Originally Posted by onehothemi

Those settings are horrible! I guess it depends on your tv but I wouldn't recomend those settings to a blind man.

Originally Posted by GGX

I agree.

Then could you please provide your recommended settings for PS3?

[Marquoz]

Everybody says make sure to turn off bitstream, where would I do that? I swear I had it set before, but can't find it now.

I think I've got an issue with my PS3 settings because I keep moving it around and something just doesn't seem right with it now audio wise. I keep trying to hunt down an audio setting post for the PS3 because I know I've seen it in the past, but can't seem to find one.

[hitechiowa]

you change the bitstream settings in your BD/DVD playback settings menu, its towards the bottom of the list once your in the playback settings

[brett_day]

those settings are ideal for watching blu's on ps3, unless of course your tv can natively handle 24p then you will want to turn that feature on

[sven1olaf]

What do u guys think about the THX video mode on the 50pz800u?

Is it as good as having a calibration done?

I have one, and have just been using it. Im even using it for ps3 games.

What do u think... good or bad idea?