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3D bluray playback on HTPC problem.

  • 17-01-2012 09:10PM
    #1
    Ush1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,467 ✭✭✭✭


    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: 11,467 ✭✭✭✭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: 1,535 ✭✭✭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: 11,467 ✭✭✭✭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?


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