PlayStation PS3 Support Question
PlayStation PS3 Support Question
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Question posted by FrankA79437 on June 21st, 2011
Movies
My playstation 3 wont play movies, What could be wrong?
Frank
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Answer #1: Posted by turbocharged247 on August 6th, 2011 2:12 PM
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Depends on the type of file you are playing. (eg. *.mkv files don't work)
The following types of files can be played under (Video).
- Memory Stick Video Format
- - MPEG-4 SP (AAC LC)
- - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile （AAC LC）
- - MPEG-2 TS（H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, 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, AC3（Dolby Digital）, AAC LC）
- MPEG-2 TS（H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, AAC LC）
- AVI
- - Motion JPEG (Linear PCM)
- - Motion JPEG (μ-Law)
- AVCHD （.m2ts / .mts）
- DivX
- WMV
- - VC-1（WMA Standard V2）
To play .wma files you must go to settings; then system settings; then Enable WMA playback
Hope this helps
Related PlayStation PS3 Manual Pages
Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
...
Chatting and exchanging messages
Network
Connecting to the Internet
Game
Playing games
Video
Playing video
Music
Playing music
Photo
Displaying images
Settings
Adjusting PS3™ system settings
Users
Selecting users to log in to the use of the following items. If any items are missing, contact the appropriate PlayStation® customer service helpline which can be found within every...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
...:
Used to select on-screen categories/items
PS button:
Displays the Home Menu Turns the system on/off
Home Menu
Category
Using "XMB" (XrossMediaBar)
The PS3™ system includes a user interface called the "Home Menu".
1
Select a category using the up or 2 down button.
3
Press the button to confirm the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
... the Ethernet
Cable. Using progressive results in resolution
HD screen
SD screen
6 Screens showing the difference in high-quality video with minimal flickering.
*2 The video output setting on the PS3™ system
The PS3™ system can output two types of resolution: HD and SD.
Page 6
m
Step 2: Connect digital audio
devices. 02 Getting...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
...*² 576i*² 576i*²
7 Select a cable to be played, some video modes may not be supported. *2 The video output setting on the TV and the type of TV or content to match the TV in use . Getting started
Setting up the PS3™ system
Video output cable types
The resolution displayed on the TV...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
... change the type of cable used to enjoy digital-quality video and audio with other types of picture quality. Getting started
Setting up the PS3™ system
Connection methods
Caution • Do not plug... shall be installed near the equipment and shall be displayed. An HDMI Cable can output both video and audio and enables you to connect the system, the picture may not be easily
accessible....
Quick Reference Guide - Page 9
...from the video output cable. audio from the HDMI OUT connector.
*3 This system does not support output from the optical cable. Connecting with Linear PCM 7.1 Ch.
PS3™ ...Digital audio device
TV
such as an AV receiver for the audio device. Optical cable for audio (sold separately)
Video output cable for output
2 Ch.
5.1 Ch.
7.1 Ch.
...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 10
... separately)
Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable
Using an Ethernet Cable, you can connect to the Internet without using a PS3™ system that are not compatible with an HDMI Cable
Both audio and video will be output from the HDMI Cable. Hint
If using an Ethernet Cable. HDMI Cable (sold separately)
Ethernet Cable...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 11
.... The power indicator will turn solid red to indicate that the system has entered standby mode.
3 Touch the power button. Getting started
Setting up the PS3™ system
Step 4: Connect the AC Power Cord
Connect the AC Power Cord.
Step 5: Perform initial setup of the system software
After turning on the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
...system using a USB
Cable.
6 Perform initial setup. Go to (Settings)
(Display Settings) "Video Output Settings"
and follow the on the TV screen ( page 6).
After it has recognised the ...controller, the initial setup screen will be adjusted to be displayed. Getting started
Setting up the PS3™ system
4 Connect the Wireless Controller to adjust the settings.
12
Hints
• For ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 13
...
1 Touch the power button.
Notice Check that the system is not in standby mode, it with the system ( page 14). 03 Basic operations Turning the PS3™ system on System turning off System off (in standby mode) MAIN POWER switch off
Power indicator
2 Press the PS button of the Wireless Controller.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
...controller
When using the controller for the first time or when using with a different PS3™ system, you turn on the system and connect the controller using with the original ...when the power indicator is lit solid green).
• When a paired controller is used with the PS3™ system and assign a number to the controller. Hints
• Pairing and assigning controller numbers...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
... playback, and then touch the eject button. Hint For instructions on the disc, a list of playable content may be displayed. Depending on how to quit games, see "Playing games" ( page 19).
An icon is displayed in the Home Menu.
2 Select the icon, and then press the button. Eject button
Eject indicator
Insert the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 17
...flashing, do not remove the storage media or turn off the system.
17 Basic operations
Playing content
Memory Stick™/SD Memory Card/CompactFlash® (equipped models only)
1 Insert the storage media...loaded or deleted.
Hint When using a Memory Stick Duo™/miniSD™ card with the PS3™ system, you can insert the media without using an adaptor. CF access indicator SD ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 18
...A list of playable content is not possible to the PS3™ system. Hints • Only files that are playable or viewable on the PS3™ system are compatible with USB Mass Storage Class ... saved on this system include ATRAC, MP3, AAC, JPEG and MPEG-4. File formats that can be played or viewed
File formats that can be connected.
1 Connect the USB device. If for the compatible ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
...Then select "Quit Game" from the screen that is displayed.
Press the PS button for at least 2 seconds. Switching analog mode
When playing PlayStation®2/PlayStation® format software...PS3™ format software is displayed under (Game)
(Saved Data
Utility).
19
Quitting a game
During gameplay, press and hold down the PS button of the controller. Certain PlayStation...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
... and then press the button.
(Game) in the internal slot on the hard disk instead of a MEMORY CARD slot on the PlayStation®2 or PlayStation® console.
MEMORY CARD slots
Internal slots
2...(for PlayStation®2/PlayStation® format software
To save data from PlayStation® format
(PS)
software
20 Game
Playing games
Saved data for PlayStation®2) or Memory Card.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 21
...software, slots may be preassigned. Game
Playing games
Step 2: Assign a slot
1 Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under
the Home Menu, and then press the button.
(Game) in
2 Connect the Memory Card... a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or a Memory Card.
1 Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under
the Home Menu, and then press the button.
(Game) in the adaptor. Assign a slot...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 27
... the user's guide
You can enjoy chatting under (Network) in the Home Menu, and then press the button. Creating a PLAYSTATION®Network account
By creating a PLAYSTATION®Network account, you can use the PS3™ system's online network service and other features. Using the Internet browser
1 Select (Internet Browser) under (Friends) or use...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
...PS3™ system software, you cannot go back to an
earlier version. Network update
You can check system version information by downloading the update data from the Internet. Use the update data to play...system software is
displayed in some game discs. Hint Update data can ... update data saved on updates, visit http://eu.playstation.com/ps3.
Select (Settings)
(System Update) "Update via...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
... in this document may vary from the images on your PS3™ system, depending on the system software version in China
" and "ATRAC" are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. Printed in use.
© 2006 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. www.playstation.com
" ", "PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION", and "
" are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony...
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