The Official Playstation 3 FAQ & Sticky thread
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Supported PS3 video formats (from System software 2.10)
· Memory Stick Video Format
· - MPEG-4 SP (AAC LC)
· - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (AAC LC)
· MP4 file format
· - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile (AAC LC)
· MPEG-1 (MPEG Audio Layer 2)
· MPEG-2 PS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2, AAC LC, AC3(Dolby Digital), LPCM)
· MPEG-2 TS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2)
· AVI
· - Motion JPEG (Linear PCM)
· - Motion JPEG (μ-Law)
· AVCHD （.m2ts / .mts）
· DivX
· WMV
· - VC-1（WMA Standard V2）
Xvid works in some case, if you have trouble try copying file to the HDD first.
Things to note
· To play WMV format files, you must go to (Settings) > (System Settings) and set [Enable WMA Playback].
· When using a USB adaptor to play AVCHD-format video files saved on Memory Stick™ media, use a device that supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).
· Files that were encoded using DivX 3.11 cannot be played.
· DivX and WMV format files of file size 2 GB or larger cannot be played.
· Memory Stick Video Format
· - MPEG-4 SP (AAC LC)
· - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (AAC LC)
· MP4 file format
· - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile (AAC LC)
· MPEG-1 (MPEG Audio Layer 2)
· MPEG-2 PS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2, AAC LC, AC3(Dolby Digital), LPCM)
· MPEG-2 TS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2)
· AVI
· - Motion JPEG (Linear PCM)
· - Motion JPEG (μ-Law)
· AVCHD （.m2ts / .mts）
· DivX
· WMV
· - VC-1（WMA Standard V2）
Xvid works in some case, if you have trouble try copying file to the HDD first.
Things to note
· To play WMV format files, you must go to (Settings) > (System Settings) and set [Enable WMA Playback].
· When using a USB adaptor to play AVCHD-format video files saved on Memory Stick™ media, use a device that supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).
· Files that were encoded using DivX 3.11 cannot be played.
· DivX and WMV format files of file size 2 GB or larger cannot be played.
CD and Audio Playback, Playlists and copying to PS3 internal HD
Types of files that can be played
The following types of files can be played under (Music).
* Memory Stick Audio Format(ATRAC)
* MP3(MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer 3)
* MP4(MPEG-4 AAC)
* WAVE(Linear PCM)
* WMA
* To play ATRAC format files, you must go to (Settings) > (System Settings) and set [Enable ATRAC].
* To play WMA format files, you must go to (Settings) > (System Settings) and set [Enable WMA Playback].
* WMA format files that are copyright protected cannot be played.
Importing audio CDs to the hard disk
You can import (record) tracks from an audio CD to the hard disk. With the audio CD or track icon selected, press the button and then select [Import] from the options menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.
Hints
· The default codec is [AAC] and the default bit rate is [128 kbps]. You can change the codec and bit rate under (Settings) > (Music Settings) > [Audio CD Import].
· In some cases, you may not be able to import tracks from Super Audio CDs or audio CDs with copyright protection.
· Tracks from audio CDs cannot be imported during content playback.*
* Includes content playback using other features, such as display of image files.
Obtaining audio CD information
When you insert an audio CD, the PS3 automatically connects to the Internet and obtains CD information. To obtain CD information, you must first accept the user agreement that is displayed on the screen.
* You can also obtain CD information from the options menu. With the CD icon selected, press the button, and then select Triangle [Obtain CD Information]. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.
* If you have not obtained CD information, detailed album and track names will not be displayed when you insert a CD in the system.
Editing audio CD information
You can edit the CD information that was obtained. With the audio CD or track icon selected, press the button and then select Triangle [Information] from the options menu. Select the item that you want to edit.
Creating or playing playlists
You can collect tracks you like from among the tracks saved on your hard disk and rearrange them in the order you like to create and play playlists.
1.Select (Playlists) under (Music) in the home menu.
2.Select (Create New Playlist). Follow the on-screen instructions to create the playlist.
3.Select a playlist that has been created, and then press the button.
4.Select [Edit].
The tracks saved on the hard disk are displayed on the left side of the screen, and the playlist items are displayed on the right side of the screen.
5.Select the track that you want to add to the playlist.
The track is added to the playlist. When the track is added, press the button to stop editing. You can play the playlist that was created under (Music) > (Playlists).
You can only use tracks that have been saved on your hard disk though.
You can add tracks to or delete tracks from a playlist or rearrange the tracks in a playlist.
Adding tracks to playlists
1.Select (Playlists) under (Music) in the home menu.
2.Select the playlist you want to edit, and then press the button.
3.Select [Edit].
The tracks that are saved on the hard disk are displayed on the left side of the screen and the playlist items that are being edited are displayed on the right side of the screen.
4.Using the directional buttons, select the track that you want to add to the playlist from among the tracks saved on the hard disk.
The track is added to the playlist. When you are finished adding tracks, press the button to stop editing.
Deleting tracks from playlists
1.Select (Playlist) under (Music) in the home menu.
2.Select the playlist you want to edit, and then press the button.
3.Select [Edit].
The tracks saved on the hard disk are displayed on the left side of the screen, and the playlist items that are being edited are displayed on the right side of the screen.
4.Select the track that you want to delete from the playlist, and then press the button.
The track is deleted from the playlist. When you are finished deleting tracks, press the button to stop editing.
Hints
* Even if a track is deleted from a playlist, the music file is not deleted from the hard disk.
* If a track that was added to a playlist is deleted from the hard disk, the track will also be automatically deleted from the playlist.
Rearranging tracks in playlists
1.Select (Playlists) under (Music) in the home menu.
2.Select the playlist you want to edit, and then press the Triangle button.
3.Select [Edit].
The tracks saved on the hard disk are displayed on the left side of the screen, and the playlist items that are being edited are displayed on the right side of the screen.
4.Select the track that you want to move, and then press the X button.
5.Using the direction buttons, move the track to the desired position, and then press the X button. The track is moved to the desired location. When you are finished moving tracks, press the button to stop editing.
Types of files that can be played
The following types of files can be played under (Music).
* Memory Stick Audio Format(ATRAC)
* MP3(MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer 3)
* MP4(MPEG-4 AAC)
* WAVE(Linear PCM)
* WMA
* To play ATRAC format files, you must go to (Settings) > (System Settings) and set [Enable ATRAC].
* To play WMA format files, you must go to (Settings) > (System Settings) and set [Enable WMA Playback].
* WMA format files that are copyright protected cannot be played.
Importing audio CDs to the hard disk
You can import (record) tracks from an audio CD to the hard disk. With the audio CD or track icon selected, press the button and then select [Import] from the options menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.
Hints
· The default codec is [AAC] and the default bit rate is [128 kbps]. You can change the codec and bit rate under (Settings) > (Music Settings) > [Audio CD Import].
· In some cases, you may not be able to import tracks from Super Audio CDs or audio CDs with copyright protection.
· Tracks from audio CDs cannot be imported during content playback.*
* Includes content playback using other features, such as display of image files.
Obtaining audio CD information
When you insert an audio CD, the PS3 automatically connects to the Internet and obtains CD information. To obtain CD information, you must first accept the user agreement that is displayed on the screen.
* You can also obtain CD information from the options menu. With the CD icon selected, press the button, and then select Triangle [Obtain CD Information]. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.
* If you have not obtained CD information, detailed album and track names will not be displayed when you insert a CD in the system.
Editing audio CD information
You can edit the CD information that was obtained. With the audio CD or track icon selected, press the button and then select Triangle [Information] from the options menu. Select the item that you want to edit.
Creating or playing playlists
You can collect tracks you like from among the tracks saved on your hard disk and rearrange them in the order you like to create and play playlists.
1.Select (Playlists) under (Music) in the home menu.
2.Select (Create New Playlist). Follow the on-screen instructions to create the playlist.
3.Select a playlist that has been created, and then press the button.
4.Select [Edit].
The tracks saved on the hard disk are displayed on the left side of the screen, and the playlist items are displayed on the right side of the screen.
5.Select the track that you want to add to the playlist.
The track is added to the playlist. When the track is added, press the button to stop editing. You can play the playlist that was created under (Music) > (Playlists).
You can only use tracks that have been saved on your hard disk though.
You can add tracks to or delete tracks from a playlist or rearrange the tracks in a playlist.
Adding tracks to playlists
1.Select (Playlists) under (Music) in the home menu.
2.Select the playlist you want to edit, and then press the button.
3.Select [Edit].
The tracks that are saved on the hard disk are displayed on the left side of the screen and the playlist items that are being edited are displayed on the right side of the screen.
4.Using the directional buttons, select the track that you want to add to the playlist from among the tracks saved on the hard disk.
The track is added to the playlist. When you are finished adding tracks, press the button to stop editing.
Deleting tracks from playlists
1.Select (Playlist) under (Music) in the home menu.
2.Select the playlist you want to edit, and then press the button.
3.Select [Edit].
The tracks saved on the hard disk are displayed on the left side of the screen, and the playlist items that are being edited are displayed on the right side of the screen.
4.Select the track that you want to delete from the playlist, and then press the button.
The track is deleted from the playlist. When you are finished deleting tracks, press the button to stop editing.
Hints
* Even if a track is deleted from a playlist, the music file is not deleted from the hard disk.
* If a track that was added to a playlist is deleted from the hard disk, the track will also be automatically deleted from the playlist.
Rearranging tracks in playlists
1.Select (Playlists) under (Music) in the home menu.
2.Select the playlist you want to edit, and then press the Triangle button.
3.Select [Edit].
The tracks saved on the hard disk are displayed on the left side of the screen, and the playlist items that are being edited are displayed on the right side of the screen.
4.Select the track that you want to move, and then press the X button.
5.Using the direction buttons, move the track to the desired position, and then press the X button. The track is moved to the desired location. When you are finished moving tracks, press the button to stop editing.
Playstation Network Port Forwarding
Some people have problems with PSN giving them timeouts, high ping in games and poor download speeds, this can sometimes be solved by forwarding the ports on your router.
Found this website that gives you a how to forward the ports for PSN on a list of many routers. Its very good and is very helpful, the site also has instructions for many other popular programs.
http://portforward.com/english/appl...yStation_Network/PlayStation_Networkindex.htm
Anyway If you dont want to use the site here are the details
Ports to forward
TCP
80
443
5223
UDP
3478-3479
3658
Its much easier to use the website though
Some people have problems with PSN giving them timeouts, high ping in games and poor download speeds, this can sometimes be solved by forwarding the ports on your router.
Found this website that gives you a how to forward the ports for PSN on a list of many routers. Its very good and is very helpful, the site also has instructions for many other popular programs.
http://portforward.com/english/appl...yStation_Network/PlayStation_Networkindex.htm
Anyway If you dont want to use the site here are the details
Ports to forward
TCP
80
443
5223
UDP
3478-3479
3658
Its much easier to use the website though
Would my Hyundai N220W 22" widescreen monitor support a PS3 and how do I connect it? When me mum's watching the soaps I need use my monitor coz it has to stay downstairs.
I think that monitor has a HDCP compliant DVI socket, so all you will need is a HDMI to DVI converter, you can get a HDMI lead and converter from a supermarket for £20. If you look around you probably could get it cheaper online, but you will have to get the sound through either optical or the composite cable that comes with a PS3.
So i guess the sound from your PC to the monitor comes via a normal headphone jack socket? If so all you would need would be a 2x composite too stereo headphone connector and plug the headphone connector into the monitor and the other end on the PS3's A/V connector. You will have to alter the audio settings on the PS3 to use the AV socket rather than the HDMI (in the manual).
The white DS3 is coming out in the US in June/July, other wise some of the asia based sites will ship to the UK (check first) the have silver and white DS3s. I Cant give you the sites names but have a search on google im sure you'll find them.