3d bly ray problems

[jokerpaulonline]

I have just bought a sony bdp-s490 3d blu ray player. tried a 3d blu ray and the blu ray plays ok but not in 3d. I know it is not the tele or the glasses, because I can see the tele in 3d when watching straight from the tele. I have got the blu ray going through a yamaha z7 amp. could it be that the 3d is not passing through the amp, or incorrect cables (I have just ordered new hdmi cable) but if it the amp that is the problem, how can I get around this?

 

[def lugs]

Can you connect the bluray player direct to the tv? Bypassing the amplifier. This will prove if its the Yamaha causing the problem.

 

[bigboss]

Yes, Yamaha Z7 does not pass 3D. Your only options are:

1) Connect your blu ray player directly to TV & forget about the surround system.

2) Upgrade your blu ray player to one with twin HDMI outs, like Sony S790 or Pioneer 450 or Panasonic BDT320 / 330 / 500. -the cheaper & most sensible option.

3) Upgrade your AV receiver to a 3D capable one.

 

[jokerpaulonline]

Yes, Yamaha Z7 does not pass 3D. Your only options are:

1) Connect your blu ray player directly to TV & forget about the surround system.

2) Upgrade your blu ray player to one with twin HDMI outs, like Sony S790 or Pioneer 450 or Panasonic BDT320 / 330 / 500. -the cheaper & most sensible option.

3) Upgrade your AV receiver to a 3D capable one.

so if I was to get the sony s790 then it would work by 1 hdmi straight to the tele and the other to the amp. If so I think this would be the way to go, cheers

 

[bigboss]

so if I was to get the sony s790 then it would work by 1 hdmi straight to the tele and the other to the amp.

Yes that is correct. :cheers:

 

[manicm]

Just becareful which HDMI port you connect to your TV, on my CA751 the second port employs a lesser video processor, read the Sony manual first. So you'd obviously want to connect the higher quality HDMI port to your TV.

 

[bigboss]

Yes. Check the manual. Usually, HDMI 1 has a better video processor & should be connected to TV.

 

[strapped for cash]

Yes, Yamaha Z7 does not pass 3D. Your only options are:

1) Connect your blu ray player directly to TV & forget about the surround system.

2) Upgrade your blu ray player to one with twin HDMI outs, like Sony S790 or Pioneer 450 or Panasonic BDT320 / 330 / 500. -the cheaper & most sensible option.

3) Upgrade your AV receiver to a 3D capable one.

There's always option four -- connect the BDP directly to the TV via HDMI, and the BDP to the AVR via optical. You won't be getting lossless audio, so this is best viewed as a stop-gap solution.

I agree that a twin HDMI out BDP is the way to go, though research your options so you don't buy a player with gremlins.

 

[bigboss]

Option 4 was at the back of my mind. 🙂

As you say, it's not ideal as you lose out on HD audio.

 

[strapped for cash]

Not that I want to hijack the thread, but I haven't kept up to date on progress with the Pioneer 450. Have any of the issues been ironed out?

It occurs to me that if I'm forced to get a refund on the GT50, my BDP was part of a package deal and may have to go back too. I guess I could pay for the BDP separately, since I've nothing bad to say about it whatsoever. (And this is high praise from me!)

 

[bigboss]

I knew which BDP you were alluding to, by talking about "gremlins". 🙂 I've read that a recent update has ironed out the issues with Pioneer 450. Haven't read anything recently though, so better to check those threads again.

 

[strapped for cash]

Thanks BB. Just wondered if you'd kept a close eye on the situation and had definitive information stored away. If it comes to it I'll hunt down the latest info.

The OP should read up on the Pioneer, if contemplating this particular model.

 

[jokerpaulonline]

thanks for the replys, at the moment i have gone for the 4th option, connected the blu ray to tv via hdmi and blu ray to amp via optical cable

will this loose much quality of sound over the 5.1 system?

 

[bigboss]

Yes. You're losing out on HD sound. The difference between HD & non-HD sound is significant.

 

[Roundhead 5000]

Big boss, would this apply to all T.Vs? My Pioneer and my Panasonic?

 

[Roundhead 5000]

Sorry, I mean the bit about using HDMI 1 for bluray?

 

[grdunn123]

I wasn't aware there was a difference in video processing between HDMI 'main' and 'sub' as they are called on my Panny BT310 - I have my wires crossed, if you knw what I mean! I'll have to switch them around and see if there's any improvement.

 

[bigboss]

Big boss, would this apply to all T.Vs? My Pioneer and my Panasonic?

Generally speaking, blu ray players have better scalers associated with HDMI 1. It doesn't matter as much in TV (except if tou need ARC function). How have you connected your setup?