Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi all! We have been experiencing an issue on site where threads have been missing the latest postings. The platform host Vanilla are working on this issue. A workaround that has been used by some is to navigate back from 1 to 10+ pages to re-sync the thread and this will then show the latest posts. Thanks, Mike.
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

3D bluray playback on HTPC problem.

  • 17-01-2012 10:10pm
    #1
    Ush1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,475 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi lads,

    Looking to play a 3D bluray with the proper 3D on my new telly through my pc. Here's my equipment:

    PC: Windows 7
    Video Card: ATI HD 4870 1gb connected to TV via HDMI
    Software: Powerdvd 11
    TV: Panasonic TX-P50UT30B
    3D Disc: Thor

    I have everything pretty much set to auto detect but seems to be not working. The TV doesn't seem to be picking up a true 3D signal. Any ideas?

    Cheers


Comments

  • #2
    bucks73
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,905 ✭✭✭bucks73


    Check that you are using a HDMI 1.4 cable and not a 1.3.


  • #3
    Ush1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,475 ✭✭✭✭Ush1


    bucks73 wrote: »
    Check that you are using a HDMI 1.4 cable and not a 1.3.

    How would I tell?

    I thought the cable didn't matter and that HDMI 1.4 only applied to the other equipment?


  • #4
    andy1249
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,378 ✭✭✭andy1249


    Check that you are using a HDMI 1.4 cable and not a 1.3.

    The Cable has nothing to do with it , no special cable is needed for 3D , if you have working HDMI cables , they will do the job just fine.

    There is no such thing as a HDMI 1.4 cable or HDMI 1.x anything cable , anytime you see those numbers printed on cables or cable packaging its an attempt at fraud , the idea is that you think its important for new equipment and you shell out good money for something you dont need.

    This is the official site for HDMI , see the second paragraph on here ,

    http://www.hdmi.org/consumer/buying_guide.aspx
    When it comes to selecting a cable, the HDMI version number is never relevant. There is no such thing as a “Version 1.4 cable” or “HDMI 1.3 cable” - these terms are solely the creation of manufacturers’ marketing efforts.

    To get 3D Blu ray up and running on your PC , your going to need to upgrade the Graphics card on your PC , as far as I know , the 4 series is not compatible with 3d Blu ray , it may be compatible with some 3D games , but thats not the same thing at all.


  • #5
    Ush1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,475 ✭✭✭✭Ush1


    andy1249 wrote: »
    The Cable has nothing to do with it , no special cable is needed for 3D , if you have working HDMI cables , they will do the job just fine.

    There is no such thing as a HDMI 1.4 cable or HDMI 1.x anything cable , anytime you see those numbers printed on cables or cable packaging its an attempt at fraud , the idea is that you think its important for new equipment and you shell out good money for something you dont need.

    This is the official site for HDMI , see the second paragraph on here ,

    http://www.hdmi.org/consumer/buying_guide.aspx



    To get 3D Blu ray up and running on your PC , your going to need to upgrade the Graphics card on your PC , as far as I know , the 4 series is not compatible with 3d Blu ray , it may be compatible with some 3D games , but thats not the same thing at all.

    Thanks for that!

    Any card you recommend? I was looking at the Radeon 6870. Is ATI better than Nvidia when it comes to 3D?


Advertisement