Author Topic: PS3 as a blu-ray player (Read 389336 times)

nels76 · « **Reply #120 on:** Mar 13, 2007 at 10:25 PM »

Quote from: pchin on Mar 13, 2007 at 08:43 PM

You can verify this from your player or cable which normally mentioned something like "AC input 100v-240v" then it's safe to use in either voltage source.

It is not indicated.
But logically, this is a cost-saving measure for Sony.

Common Production Lines and Production Control for Power Supply Board.

Link for additional info
http://www.eurogamer.net/forum_thread_posts.php?forum_id=1&thread_id=68988&start=0

pchin · « **Reply #121 on:** Mar 14, 2007 at 01:20 AM »

As per john5479 his Taiwan version unit specifically indicates 110v. But are we safe to assume the Taiwan edition should be similar to the US & Jap counterparts?

From the link given & explained by nels76, yes it appears Sony does made PS3 universally powered.

Unless john5479 would also be brave enough too to remove the case on his US PS3 and verify inside the power supply "100v-240v"...

john5479 · « **Reply #122 on:** Mar 14, 2007 at 01:35 AM »

Prior to the PS3's release there were reports that Sony planned to have the autovolt feature, i guess there;s one way to find out

pchin · « **Reply #123 on:** Mar 14, 2007 at 01:43 AM »

Yep...one sure way to find out...be brave & plug it in!

aeris30 · « **Reply #124 on:** Mar 14, 2007 at 08:05 AM »

I have the HK version & it's auto volt 110-240 as indicated in the manual & under the unit . I'm using it now surfing the net.

john5479 · « **Reply #125 on:** Mar 14, 2007 at 03:07 PM »

autovolt nga

nels76 · « **Reply #126 on:** Mar 14, 2007 at 09:42 PM »

Quote from: john5479 on Mar 14, 2007 at 03:07 PM

autovolt nga

What region is your unit? Jap or US?

kakatakot eh.

alvinthx2 · « **Reply #127 on:** Mar 15, 2007 at 12:04 PM »

TAkot pa ako eh. Sana may mauna pang iba

john5479 · « **Reply #128 on:** Mar 15, 2007 at 01:20 PM »

i got a jap 60gb unit. if it wasnt autovolt i would have ended up with an expensive paperweight

nels76 · « **Reply #129 on:** Mar 15, 2007 at 02:39 PM »

Quote from: john5479 on Mar 15, 2007 at 01:20 PM

i got a jap 60gb unit. if it wasnt autovolt i would have ended up with an expensive paperweight

I will have to face my greatest fear tonight pagdating ko sa bahay.
Sana nga Autovolt.

Clondalkin · « **Reply #130 on:** Mar 15, 2007 at 02:51 PM »

Dont want to be rude guys but why do you have to take such risk kung di kayo sure and you have a transformer already?

Anyway, PS3 is autovolt detect as far as I know. It should be written in the manual somewhere in the specs table.

alleyartist · « **Reply #131 on:** Mar 16, 2007 at 07:14 PM »

my friend is thinking of getting a ps3 primarily to be used a bd player. he has a 53" rptv that doesnt have an hdmi input. what cable then should be used if not hdmi to produce 720p.1080i.

he has a Sony KP-FX532M91 and here are the specs:

53" Projection TV Wega Engine Model
DRC-MF (1250/100/Prog)
Multi HD Ready (1080i/720p/576p/480p)
Super Luminance Picture
AR Coating
Digital Quick Focus
1st Surface Mirror
3D Digital Comb Filter (PAL/NTSC)
3D Digital Noise Reduction
Block Noise Reducer
DRC Cinema Mode
HD/DVD Input
PAP (2 Tuner)
BBE
High Voltage Regulator

Dimensions(w/h/d, mm): 1136x1438x666
Weight (kg): 86
Multi TV System (BG,I,DK,M)
Stereo: NICAM, A2
Fine Tuning
Auto Program
OSD: E/CH/AR
Text: English, Arab, Persian
1 (Front) 3 (Rear)-AV IN
2-DVD Component (Rear)
1-RGB (Rear)
1-S Terminal (Front)
1-S Terminal (Rear)
Audio Power (W): 15 + 15
Surround Type: T/SM
3 Way 6 Speaker

thanks all for your help!

et414 · « **Reply #132 on:** Mar 16, 2007 at 07:26 PM »

use component video cables. ps2 cables are compatible w/ ps3 so you can try looking for those.

nels76 · « **Reply #133 on:** Mar 17, 2007 at 12:23 AM »

Quote from: ET414 on Mar 16, 2007 at 07:26 PM

use component video cables. ps2 cables are compatible w/ ps3 so you can try looking for those.

I bought one last November at Toy Kingdom SM Megamall.

Costing P1,800.

I bought it primarily for the PS2.

I used it once in my PS3 and it did feed my LCD with 1080i (FOR GAMING)

Since his intention is to use it as Blu Ray Player, he will not be able to view movies in 1080p
becuase 1080p passes onlu through HDMI.

1080i for movies on Component Cable will be possible for now until HDCP is implemented in soon in Blu Ray Movies.
(Folks, correct me if I am wrong).

pchin · « **Reply #134 on:** Mar 17, 2007 at 07:58 AM »

Quote from: av_phile1 on Jan 09, 2007 at 07:57 AM

I read New Line Cinema is now HD DVD, They'll be releasing The Matrix the LOTR Trilogies this year.

Pls pls let it be true!! I'm desperate to hear some very good news

et414 · « **Reply #135 on:** Mar 17, 2007 at 08:08 AM »

he can't use 1080p kasi hanggang 1080i lang daw kaya ng tv nya

alleyartist · « **Reply #136 on:** Mar 18, 2007 at 01:37 AM »

thanks guys! my 32" hitachi (japanese) crt tv's max resolution is also 1080i. i guess somehow i 'd be able to enjoy some hd goodness too. no hdmi too just component.

pchin · « **Reply #137 on:** Mar 18, 2007 at 07:16 AM »

1080i should be good enough alleyartist. Give it a try & you will be amazed of the high resolution!

Clondalkin · « **Reply #138 on:** Mar 19, 2007 at 09:50 AM »

Quote from: alleyartist on Mar 18, 2007 at 01:37 AM

thanks guys! my 32" hitachi (japanese) crt tv's max resolution is also 1080i. i guess somehow i 'd be able to enjoy some hd goodness too. no hdmi too just component.

The key to appreciating HD quality when viewing on a 32 inch HD CRT is to watch as close as possible. Your eyes and head will probably hurt though. Since this thread is about the PS3, please make certain that your particular TV model is HD compatible with the PS3 through component or D-terminal.

alleyartist · « **Reply #139 on:** Mar 19, 2007 at 05:21 PM »

thanks again! i believe that it is. fortunately i found some documentation referring to it as an hd ready monitor. manufactured in 2000, its part of the line-up called Provision GA!Z. has 2 d-terminals and 1 component that im currently enjoying watching at 480p. just want to see the difference on a real hd source.

cheers!

alvinthx2 · « **Reply #140 on:** Mar 22, 2007 at 12:46 PM »

Yap, the PS3 is indeed AUTOVOLT (JAPANESE). Connected to a 220volt receptacle for 1 week now

Munskie · « **Reply #141 on:** Mar 22, 2007 at 01:35 PM »

for those who experience slight pause/freezing when playing BD movies thru PS3.....turn off your wifi connection....apparently experienced it and some members in avsforum.......turning off the internet connection will solve the problem....hope this will be included in their next FW update...

mario128 · « **Reply #142 on:** Mar 23, 2007 at 09:33 AM »

Medyo OT: Free HDTV for PS3 buyers.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6474045.stm

Damn! I wish I was there!

av_phile1 · « **Reply #143 on:** Mar 23, 2007 at 12:03 PM »

Heard it was a Bravia in the w series - their top series. If this had been announced, I'm sure a lot here might have flown to London and camped outsode the store just to be in the queue.

nels76 · « **Reply #144 on:** Mar 23, 2007 at 11:28 PM »

Hassle bringing it back here.

pchin · « **Reply #145 on:** Mar 24, 2007 at 07:51 AM »

Wow what an amazing offer...even Spidey can't do that!

Now, looks who's more desperate...

Mouldingo · « **Reply #146 on:** Mar 24, 2007 at 07:55 AM »

Quote from: pchin on Mar 24, 2007 at 07:51 AM

Wow what an amazing offer...even Spidey can't do that!

Now, looks who's more desperate...

I think it was only one store that did that. And only the first 100 buyers so it more publicity than act of desperation...

pchin · « **Reply #147 on:** Mar 24, 2007 at 08:00 AM »

Hopefully by the time our local stores release PS3, they can follow such attractive offer foorstep... I don't mean HDTV the likes...any simpler items will do such as free Ipod, TV 21 inch, BD movies, etc

Moks007 · « **Reply #148 on:** Mar 24, 2007 at 08:02 AM »

Yup thats more desperate than 5 free hddvds to me...

Munskie · « **Reply #149 on:** Mar 24, 2007 at 08:06 AM »

every promotional scheme being done now on both sides are just like that, and IMO, for marketing and promotions. Its just too early to make any desperate moves when we all know that the HD market havent even taken a scratch at the huge DVD market. Its just way to early......thats why I now can see the reason why the BD group is making ridiculous claims...its publicity...its news.....and it reaches people, even the joe-6-pack....or as we would term it here, the average guy.......and through it, word of mouth begins.........after all, both camps will need all the brand recognition they can get after they failed in hitting their sales targets...