Optimizing Your PS3 for Blu-ray

Get the most out of your high-def experience with our comprehensive guide.
US, December 12, 2008 - The PlayStation 3, prior to the advent of sub-$300 Blu-ray players, was regarded as one of the cheapest and value-added ways of getting Blu-ray technology into your home. Despite the competitive price drops in standalone players, the PlayStation 3 remains an incredible value by offering users the ability to view and play high-definition videogames and multimedia content, all in one piece of hardware. Regardless of where your gaming allegiances lie, there is no contesting the fact that the PlayStation 3 is a multimedia powerhouse.

[madmonkey0]

nice easy to follow guide to get the most out of your ps3 as a blu-ray player. enjoy!

[BillGatesMom]

Thanks

[phalanges]

I followed what the guy did and it's much improved, surprisingly.

[NicCageMYHero]

I haven't tried it yet but is it noticeably improved over the defaults?

[ReBurn]

I use my PS3 has my primary multimedia machine. Ever since I discovered the magic that is HDMI and the ability to upscale DVD over it I've been extremely happy with the big black box. I enjoy the picture and sound quality of Blu-Ray. It's an awesome.

[creeping judas]

When I first set up my PS3 I set it up with component cables since I didn't have an additional HDMI port. And then when I played my 1st bluray movie I was so disapointed!! But someone told me to get an HDMI switcher and connect thru that with a new HDMI cable. Once I did that, the tru beauty of bluray shone thru!!!

[doshey]

my brother had the same thing happen to him, except he didnt believe blu ray was better than dvd, till one day he bought a player now he wont shut up about blu ray cuz its so much better than dvd

[BIGELLOW]

...with one exception. I would actually recommend turning 24Hz output OFF.

[e3kehoe]

why??? sounds more like a personal preference.. I think that its better ON. ;p

[Oner]

If you have a TV that is 120hz and/or supports 24hz the you actually WANT to have that enabled. It removes the 3:2 pull down flicker and other issues. Please refrain from posting misinformation if you don't know what you are talking about or don't explain why you would even say something like that.

[RussDeBuss]

doesn't setting dvd/br upscaler setting to normal stop the ps3 from upscaling dvd's, i have always had it set to double, which i always thought upscaled the dvd's, and obviously just plays br's as normal because it cannot double them, unless ps3 can output 2160p, which it don't.

[PirateThom]

I wish Sony would put a program for download on the PSStore or an included disc with all players that allows you to adjust your TV settings as well.

I had the THX video set up on my Alien DVD, but that's a DVD, I'm certain settings need changed with brightness and contrast.

[Oner]

Grab a BluRay & on the menu screen press 7669...viola! A free BD calibraiton screen! The below is taken form here http://ps3mods.blogspot.com...

"There is a hidden easter egg in Sony Blu-ray movies. Sony added HD Test Patterns to help with video calibration of the Blu-ray player in this case the PS3 and the HDTV panel.

Now to access this on the PS3:

Hit the Triangle button when you are at the main menu. You'll see several disk options along with numbers.

Using the Sixaxis controller enter 7-6-6-9 (Guess what SONY's customer relations number is (800) 942-SONY (7669))

This will take you to the test patterns. Use the Skip button to page through the patterns. (For House of Flying Daggers: Please note that due to an error in the Sony encoder used to author the disc, blacker-than-black and whiter-than-white portions of the video signal have been clipped, essentially rendering the Brightness and Contrast calibration patterns useless.)

Some Blu-ray movies have more screens than others."

Enjoy!

[PirateThom]

Did not know that.

Bubbles up, thanks for that!

[Anilom]

This has nothing to do with blu-ray. In the video, he is saying that the majority of people with an HDMI and a high def tv prefer limited as their display settings. I think it looks horrible. If you turn on RGB full range on (instead of limited) that will give you the best quality picture and best contrast. Try it out and you will see what I mean.

[SlyGuy]

QUOTE

RGB Full Range (HDMI)

This setting pertains to how wide the RGB color output of your PlayStation 3 is. There are two options within this setting "Limited" or "Full." "Limited" delivers a more subdued, albeit more naturalistic, color range, while "Full" produces both brighter and richer tones on both ends of the spectrum. As a result of the "Full" spectrum, many intermediate shades get lost in the mix. On the other hand, some users may find that "Full" is better for their particular TV, however, we found that in most cases "Limited" produced the best results.

Recommended Setting: "Limited"

END QUOTE

He is right actually. The blacks may look deeper but on some screens it can crush blacks HORRIBLY.

However, if you can enable "Full RGB" on your TV (ONLY very few TVs support this), then switch to "Full" on your PS3 as well.