3D on PS3

uk_dave&gill · 9th November 2012, 15:19

Having recently acquired a 3D TV (see other thread in this section!) I am now keen to see what the PS3 is like with it!

We don't have any 3D blurays yet, and only one 3D compatible game, but I'm wondering if we might need a different cable to connect the games console and TV? Currently using one which is HDMI at the PS3 end, and erm, not at the other. Forget the name but it's red, yellow and white phono style plugs which used to go into a SCART adapter on the old TV. So, guessing I need HDMI both ends now?

On a similar topic, would be nice if I could get a long SCART cable with old style one end, mini at the other, rather than using an adapter for the Sky box, but that's another story....

Woodie · 9th November 2012, 15:33

Components are the red/yellow/white leads.
Yes you will need HDMI to get the best quality from the 3D, I think it would work with anything but why spend on the kit and miss the lead.

coolcat · 9th November 2012, 15:39

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Originally Posted by uk_dave&gill

Having recently acquired a 3D TV (see other thread in this section!) I am now keen to see what the PS3 is like with it!

We don't have any 3D blurays yet, and only one 3D compatible game, but I'm wondering if we might need a different cable to connect the games console and TV? Currently using one which is HDMI at the PS3 end, and erm, not at the other. Forget the name but it's red, yellow and white phono style plugs which used to go into a SCART adapter on the old TV. So, guessing I need HDMI both ends now?

On a similar topic, would be nice if I could get a long SCART cable with old style one end, mini at the other, rather than using an adapter for the Sky box, but that's another story....

Hi,
You will need to use a Hdmi lead for 3d films and game playing.
The Hdmi lead must be version 1.4 as well to be compatible with 3d playback.
Hdmi leads have their specification written on the packaging

The lead you are using at the moment is a composite video lead, the other end won't be a hdmi but Sony's own proprietary connector.
Hdmi is a digital only lead and as such does not carry video signals only data that is then converted back to picture and sound by the display/tv.
Hope that helps

coolcat · 9th November 2012, 15:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodie

Components are the red/yellow/white leads.
Yes you will need HDMI to get the best quality from the 3D, I think it would work with anything but why spend on the kit and miss the lead.

Sorry but you do have to use Hdmi for the 3d and it must be version 1.4.
That is not the case with Sky and their Hd boxes as they run a different version of 3d tech in their Hd boxes so they only require 1.3 Hdmi leads.
Pretty much everything else requires a 1.4 lead

Got to love confused standards in the electronics industry!!

Woodie · 9th November 2012, 16:06

Yet 1.3 hdmi leads work as one of ours is 1.3 and the other is 1.4?

coolcat · 9th November 2012, 17:33

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Originally Posted by Woodie

Yet 1.3 hdmi leads work as one of ours is 1.3 and the other is 1.4?

On the Ps3 or something else?
The other problem is that some leads don't get submitted for standards verification so although not showing the 1.4 version they are indeed wired that way.
The basics of the versions are that as companies have added features, 3d, return audio path, Ethernet etc they have had to add extra pins to the connector!

uk_dave&gill · 9th November 2012, 17:33

Thanks for the info gents!

Now to find a lead.....

Woodie · 9th November 2012, 17:42

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Originally Posted by coolcat

On the Ps3 or something else?
The other problem is that some leads don't get submitted for standards verification so although not showing the 1.4 version they are indeed wired that way.
The basics of the versions are that as companies have added features, 3d, return audio path, Ethernet etc they have had to add extra pins to the connector!

Ah fair enough, it's a bit of a mine field isn't it!

OP, sounds like it's best to get a verified 1.4 hdmi lead

uk_dave&gill · 9th November 2012, 17:45

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Originally Posted by Woodie

OP, sounds like it's best to get a verified 1.4 hdmi lead

Done! Ta!

coolcat · 9th November 2012, 17:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodie

Ah fair enough, it's a bit of a mine field isn't it!

OP, sounds like it's best to get a verified 1.4 hdmi lead

Yep!!

Keeps me in business though

9th November 2012, 15:19	#1
uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	3D on PS3 Having recently acquired a 3D TV (see other thread in this section!) I am now keen to see what the PS3 is like with it! We don't have any 3D blurays yet, and only one 3D compatible game, but I'm wondering if we might need a different cable to connect the games console and TV? Currently using one which is HDMI at the PS3 end, and erm, not at the other. Forget the name but it's red, yellow and white phono style plugs which used to go into a SCART adapter on the old TV. So, guessing I need HDMI both ends now? On a similar topic, would be nice if I could get a long SCART cable with old style one end, mini at the other, rather than using an adapter for the Sky box, but that's another story.... __________________ Dave

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uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	Thanks for the info gents! Now to find a lead..... __________________ Dave

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Woodie Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer CDT Conn' & VW '09 Golf TDi 170 Estate Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Barnstaple Posts: 206 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Components are the red/yellow/white leads. Yes you will need HDMI to get the best quality from the 3D, I think it would work with anything but why spend on the kit and miss the lead.

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Woodie Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer CDT Conn' & VW '09 Golf TDi 170 Estate Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Barnstaple Posts: 206 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yet 1.3 hdmi leads work as one of ours is 1.3 and the other is 1.4?