Settings > BD / DVD Settings
BD / DVD Settings
Set the play method of Blu-ray Discs (BDs) or DVDs.
BD Menu Language
Set the menu language for BDs.
BD Audio Language
Set the audio language for BDs.
BD Subtitle Language
Set the subtitle language for BDs.
DVD Menu Language
Set the menu language for DVDs.
DVD Audio Language
Set the audio language for DVDs.
DVD Subtitle Language
Set the subtitle language for DVDs.
Cinema Conversion
When SD resolution video recorded in interlace format is recorded on BD / DVDs, you can convert the video to progressive format. This is possible only when using a TV that supports progressive format. Video content can include video material (TV shows or animation) and film material (movies). Set for the type of video content to be played. In most cases, set to [Automatic].
| Automatic | Set to detect the difference between video material and film material and to select the best conversion mode for each material. |
|---|---|
| Video | Always play in video material conversion mode. Set when [Automatic] does not improve picture quality. |
DVD Wide Display
Set the size of the on-screen image for DVDs. This setting is active only when the TV type is set to [4:3] under 
(Settings) > 
(Display Settings) > [Video Output Settings].
| Pan and Scan | Set to display the image to fill the TV screen by cutting off portions at the top and bottom or left and right sides of the image. |
|---|---|
| Letterbox | Set to display the image in its original proportions with black margins at the top and bottom of the image. |
DVD Upscaler
Adjust settings for upscaled output when playing a DVD. Upscaling is a feature that can be used to enable content recorded at SD resolution (NTSC: 480p / 480i, PAL: 576p / 576i) to be displayed in HD resolution (1080p / 1080i / 720p). Because the video content of commercial DVDs is recorded in SD resolution, higher resolution video can be achieved by enabling upscaled output.
| Off | Set to disable upscaled output. |
|---|---|
| Double Scale* | Set to upscale and display with double horizontal and vertical dimensions without changing the proportions. |
| Normal | Set to upscale and display at a size that matches the screen size. |
| Full Screen | Set to upscale and display at full screen by changing proportions and stretching the image |
*
This option can be used only when the video output setting of the PS3™ system is set to 1080p or 1080i.
Hints
- To use this feature, a TV that is compatible with HD input and output must be connected using an HDMI or component AV cable. Also, the video output setting of the PS3™ system must be set to 1080p, 1080i, or 720p.
- When playing copyright-protected DVD content such as commercially available DVD-Video, an HDMI cable is required to upscale the video content.
- If image quality is reduced or the image does not look right when upscaled, set this option to [Off].
BD / DVD Video Output Format (HDMI)
Set the video output format to use when playing a BD or DVD. Set this option when the system is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable. Adjust the settings as necessary for the TV in use.
| Automatic | Set to automatically select the best video output format for the TV in use. |
|---|---|
| RGB | Set to output in RGB. |
| Y Pb / Cb Pr / Cr | Set to output in Y Pb / Cb Pr / Cr. |
BD 1080p 24 Hz Output (HDMI)
Set whether to use 1080p 24 Hz video output mode for output of BD video. Set this option when the system is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable. Adjust the settings as necessary for the TV in use.
| Automatic | Set to automatically switch the video output mode to match the TV that is connected. |
|---|---|
| Off | Set to output at the maximum resolution that has been selected in the video output settings of the PS3™ system. (The video output will not be displayed at 1080p 24 Hz.) |
| On | Set to output BD video that was recorded at 1080p 24 Hz directly at a resolution of 1080p 24 Hz. |
Hints
- The TV or AV amplifier (receiver) in use must support 1080p 24 Hz video mode. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the device.
- The Blu-ray Disc (BD) that is to be played must also support 1080p 24 Hz video mode. In most cases, video is recorded at 1080p 24 Hz resolution for commercially available BD video software (BD-ROMs) for which "1080p" is displayed as the recording mode.
- If the video output settings do not match the TV in use, video may not be displayed on the screen when the resolution changes. However, the setting will automatically reset to the original resolution after a short while. If nothing is displayed on the screen for more than 30 seconds, turn off the system, and then turn it on again.
- If video does not display correctly when [Automatic] or [On] is selected, set this option to [Off].
BD / DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)
Set the audio output format to use when playing a BD or DVD containing audio recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. This setting is used when an audio output device is connected to the system via an HDMI cable.
| Bitstream | Set to output audio with the original digital signal prioritized. |
|---|---|
| Linear PCM | Set to output audio by converting the digital signal to Linear PCM format. |
Hint
If [Bitstream] is selected, some portions of the audio content may not be output.
BD Audio Output Format (Optical Digital)
Set the audio output format to use when playing a BD containing audio recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. This setting is used when an audio output device is connected to the system via a digital optical cable.
| Bitstream | Set to output audio with the original digital signal prioritized. |
|---|---|
| Linear PCM | Set to output audio by converting the digital signal to Linear PCM format. |
Hint
If [Bitstream] is selected, some portions of the audio content may not be output.
