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Understand the basics of this exciting new way to experience games on your PS3.

How does the 3D technology work?
3D relies on the fact that you are seeing two slightly different images at the same time, the difference between these giving you the perception of depth. For 3D, the TV uses a high refresh rate to display alternate full screen images for the left and right eye. These are then synchronised to the 3D glasses to give a good 3D experience. Visit sony.co.uk to find out more.

How can I check that 3D will work for me?
If you have any concerns about whether 3D will work for you, visit your local Sony centre and try it out. Go to sony.co.uk to find your nearest Sony centre.

What do I need to play 3D game content using my PlayStation 3?
In order to play 3D games on your PS3, you will need the following:

• A TV capable of displaying 3D images, such as a BRAVIA® 3D TV from Sony.
• Active Shutter Glasses for Sony brand TVs or polarised glasses for other brands which sync with the TV you've got.
• 3D game content available on your PS3.
• PS3 system software update 3.30 or later installed.

You also need to make sure you are using the correct cable to connect the TV to the PS3 system and this is most likely to be an HDMI cable.

Where can I obtain 3D games from to play on my PS3?
Visit PlayStation Store now to download the 3D Collection game pack, which features 3D versions of Super Stardust HD, Pain, WipEout HD and a demo for MotorStorm Pacific Rift, all playable in amazing 3D. Look out for more 3D games for PS3 available from all good retailers where you see this logo.

Can I play 3D content on my PS3 using a 3D computer monitor rather than a TV?
No, a 3D TV and appropriate glasses are required to play 3D content on PlayStation 3.

Why do I require glasses to enjoy 3D content on my PS3?
For TV and gaming you need a wide viewing angle and this is not currently possible without glasses.

Adding the 3D glasses on top of standard glasses isn't very good; would it be one day possible to combine them?
We are constantly looking into the design of 3D glasses to make them slimmer, lighter and more comfortable for all users.

I already have 3D glasses from the cinema; can I use these with a 3D TV?
These will not work with Sony TVs. However, they may be compatible with TVs by other manufacturers.

Can I play 3D games even if I don't have a 3D TV?
Yes, 3D games will play on a 3D or non-3D TV as long as you select the correct setting from the in-game options. In this case, the games will not be viewable in 3D, and will play as standard games instead.

Do I have to be exactly in front of the TV to view 3D or can I be a little bit on the side?
With 3D active glasses, you can be off centre as there is about a 120 degree range and the glasses will work up to 10 metres away from the screen. Polarised lenses, such as the ones used in cinemas, are less flexible and so the further to the side you move from the TV screen, the less 3D effect you will see.

When will it be possible to play 3D Blu-ray Disc movies on PlayStation 3?
The PS3 system software will be updated later in 2010 to support playback of 3D movies on PS3.

Where can I find out more about 3D TV technology and how it works?
Visit sony.co.uk to discover the 3D world created by Sony.

Edit video content that is saved on your PlayStation 3 system's hard disk and upload it to a network service (Facebook or YouTube™).

Note:

• Video that was saved on your system's hard disk before updating the system software to version 3.40, copyright-protected video and content set with parental control restrictions cannot be edited or uploaded to a network service.

Editing and uploading video content

1. Select Video > [Video Editor & Uploader].
When using [Video Editor & Uploader] for the first time, you must download and install software. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.
2. Select [Create New Video].
3. Select [Add], and then select the content to be edited.
The video content is added to the list of content items for editing. When the content is added, select [Continue].
4. Edit the video.
Using [Edit], you can remove specific scenes, add text or characters. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation. You can preview the edited video by selecting [Play].
5. Select [Finish].
You can save the edited video content on your system's hard disk or upload it to a network service. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.

• By selecting [Add] in step 3, you can continue to add content items and combine them into one video file.

Find out how you can create a multimedia movie with EyeCreate.

On the [Edit] menu, captured clips can be transferred onto a storyboard and arranged into a slideshow. Video clips can be reviewed and arranged to create a longer movie by transferring a captured clip at the top of the screen on the review bar to the storyboard. With the clapperboard highlighted, each clip can be moved between other clips on the storyboard. If you add a sound recording to an existing storyboard sequence, it will become part of the soundtrack.

Each clip can be manipulated individually with the [Manipulate Clips] menu:

[Split Clip]: Splits the movie into two clips at the marked position.

[Reverse Clip]: Reverses the clip to play from end to beginning.

[Clip volume]: Sets the volume for the individual clip.

[Soundtrack volume]: Sets the volume for the whole soundtrack.

When satisfied, press the X button to join up your storyboard sequence into one complete movie clip. The new video will appear on the far right of the review bar - and also on the far right of the review bar within Capture Mode, where you can view your new clip at full size.  

Hint:

• The white icons in the [Edit] menu at the top of the screen will tell you what type of media each clip is: a clapperboard is video, a camera is a still and a microphone is a sound clip.
• When reviewing or playing your movie, pressing R3 will also stop and start it. You can control the speed of replay by incremental movements on the right stick of the SIXAXIS Wireless Controller.

Find out how you can really make your media sparkle with these advanced EyeCreate features.

When making a video there are two modes which can be applied to a clip:

[Time Lapse]: This captures images at regular intervals then plays them back as a movie. The intervals can be set at 5, 10 and 30 seconds.   

[Stop Motion]: This captures images one photo at a time, which can then be played back as a stop motion animation movie. There is an option to add [Skinning] while you create the clip, which allows you to see a faint, ghosted version of the previous frame.

Find out how to export the media you have created to your PS3.

You can export movie clips and photos from EyeCreate to your PlayStation 3 media folders at any time by selecting [Export This Clip]. The relevant file can then be copied into the Video or Photo folder on the Home Menu.

Hint:

• Movie clips are exported into an MPEG-4 format, which can be renamed and transferred to another PlayStation 3 using an external USB device.
• Photo files are exported into a JPG format. These and any exported audio files can be renamed and transferred to another PlayStation 3 or compatible device using an external USB device or compatible memory card, if you own a PSP you can connect it to your PlayStation 3 using a Memory Stick Duo, a USB connection or the Remote Play feature, which lets you share audio and JPG photo files between the two devices using their in-built Wireless features, or remotely over the Internet via an access point.

Find out how you can add special effects to your media with EyeCreate.

Go to the media capture screen and then select the [Effects] tab to view special effects and options.

[Colour Filters]: Change the colour filter tone on your clip to Red, Green, Blue, X-Ray, Black and White, Negative or Sepia.  

[Distortion]: Distort your clip using Stretch, Pinch, Bloat, Ripple, Pattern, Sculpt, Polarise, Disturb, Twist, 3D or Reflect.

[Art Filters]: Apply a filter to your clip in the style of Pop Art, Graphic, Edge Detect, Sketch, Toon, Posterise, Screen Print or Surface.

[Trails]: Add Glow, Action, Neon or Ghost trails to your clip.

Hint:

• One effect can be selected in each sub-menu to add multiple effects to your clip.

Find out how you can capture audio, video and audio with EyeCreate.

On the Capture menu, select the [Capture] icon. From there you can choose to take a photo, begin capturing a movie or start a sound recording. All captured clips will be displayed at the bottom of the screen on a review bar. You can scroll through captured media and play a recorded clip. Push the right stick to the left and a clip will rewind; push the right stick to the right and it will fast forward.

Each clip can be deleted from this menu or altered with the [Effects & Options] tab.

Note:

• EyeCreate saves data automatically while recording and editing clips. Do not switch off the power when the HDD access indicator is flashing.

Find out which video file formats can be played or viewed on PS3.

File formats that can be played or viewed on this system include ATRAC™, MP3, AAC, JPEG and MPEG-4.

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）

For the latest information, refer to the online user's guide ateu.playstation.com/ps3/support/manuals.

Note:

• Only files that are playable or viewable on the PS3 system are displayed in the column for the compatible category (Example: Image data is displayed under Photo).
• Depending on the storage media, only a subset of the folders on the media may be displayed. If you select [Display All] from the options menu, all folders saved on the media will be displayed.
• You should where possible make periodic back-ups of data stored on the hard disk drive as a precaution against possible loss or corruption. If for any reason software or data loss or corruption occurs, it is not possible to restore or repair the software or data. Note that SCEE will not be liable for any loss or corruption of data, files or software.

Find out how to play video content from USB devices connected to your PS3.

You can connect external devices, such as devices that are compatible with USB Mass Storage Class, using a USB cable. Devices can be connected while the system is turned on. Refer also to the instructions supplied with the device.

1. Connect the USB device.

An icon is displayed on the screen.

1. External device such as a digital camera

2. Select the icon, and then press the X button.

A list of playable content is displayed.

Note:

• Do not remove USB devices or turn off the system while data is being saved, loaded or deleted. Doing so may cause data loss or corruption.
• When using a USB flash drive with a write-protect switch, do not operate the switch when the device is connected to the system. Doing so may cause data loss or corruption.

Find out how to view or listen to content on Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD.

1 Insert the disc

1. Insert the disc with the label side facing up.

2. The eject indicator turns solid blue when the disc is inserted.

2. An icon is displayed in the XMB™ menu, and playback of the disc begins.

If the disc does not automatically start, select the icon for the disc from the XMB™ menu, and then press the X button.

Ejecting a disc

1. Eject button.

Stop playback, and then press the eject button.

Note:

• Do not insert multiple discs or foreign objects into the disc slot, because this may cause the system to malfunction.
• Discs that are not compatible with the system cannot be played.
• To play commercially available BD video software, in some cases the encryption key* may need to be renewed. The encryption key can be renewed when the system software is updated.
• Images may vary depending on the model or the software version in use.

* AACS (Advanced Access Control System) key

Find out how to use the Wireless Controller for fast forward and fast reverse operations.

You can use the right stick of the Wireless Controller to perform fast forward or fast reverse operations during video content playback. You can control the playback speed by changing the way you rotate the right stick.

Press upward, and then turn clockwise

Slow (forward) -> fast forward

Press upward, and then turn counter-clockwise

Slow (reverse)  -> fast reverse

You can play AVCHD-format video files that are saved on Memory Stick media or on the hard disk of a digital video camera.

AVCHD video can be played by inserting Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick slot of a PS3 system or by connecting a digital video camera to the PS3 system using a USB cable.

• When using a USB card reader, use a device that supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).
• When using a digital video camera equipped with a hard disk, connect the PS3 system and digital video camera using a USB cable.
• A device that is connected to a USB connector of the PS3 system will be displayed as (USB Device) in the PS3 Home Menu.

PlayStation 3 has a Blu-ray Disc Player built in that lets you watch your favourite films in true High Definition (up to 1080p depending on your television).

With a massive capacity on each BD, allowing up to three hours of HD video plus nine hours of Standard Definition (SD) bonus material to be stored on one double layer Blu-ray Disc, you'll be sure of no disc-swapping interruptions.

Your visual entertainment doesn't start and end with the astonishing Blu-ray Disc Player. As the heart of your home multimedia enjoyment, PS3 is also the perfect place to store, organise and enjoy an array of digital video files. Store your existing digital movies on the PlayStation 3 system's Hard Disk Drive, plus download new content from PlayStation®Store including High Definition movie and game trailers.

You can also access video files stored on your PS3 via Remote Play with your PSP. Build a massive library of staggering visual entertainment on your PS3, and access it in a different location via PSP.

Find out more about upscaling Blu-ray Disc content on your PS3.

Upscaling output for Blu-ray Discs recorded in BDMV formats, such as commercially available Blu-ray video software (BD-ROM), is supported.

Blu-ray Discs recorded in BDMV formats are always played in the [Normal] mode under Settings ＞ [Video Settings] ＞ [BD/DVD Upscaler]. Regardless of the resolution of the content being played, video is always output in the maximum resolution* in [Display Settings].

The setting in [BD/DVD Cinema Conversion] under Settings > [Video Settings] can be used for BDMV playback.

* 3D image is output in the original resolution.

Depending on the type of cables and the connectors used, you may need to adjust the PS3 system's video output settings to display video at HD resolutions on a TV.

If video is not displayed:

• Switch the video input of the TV to match the input connector used to connect to the system.
• Turn off the system, and then turn it on again by pressing the power button for at least five seconds (until the system beeps twice). The video output setting will be reset and video will be output at standard definition (SD) resolution.

1. Select Settings > [Display Settings] > [Video Output Settings], and then press the X button.

2. Select the input connector in use on the TV, and then press the right directional button.

If you select [HDMI], you will have the option to choose [Automatic] or [Custom] on the next screen. In most cases, select [Automatic], and video output settings will be completed automatically.

If you select [AV MULTI / SCART], you must choose the type of output signal on the next screen. In most cases, select [Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr].

3. Confirm the screen, and then press the X button.

If you changed the connector in step 2, a screen for confirming the change will be displayed.

4. Confirm the settings, select [Yes], and then press the X button.

If you changed the connector in step 2, a screen for confirming the settings will be displayed.

5. Select the resolutions supported by the TV, and then press the right directional button.

The resolution displayed on the TV varies depending on the input connector and the type of cable used. The highest resolution you selected will be used for video output.

Depending on the connector selected in step 2, this screen may not be displayed.

6. Confirm the settings, select [Yes], and then press the X button.

Depending on the connector selected in step 2 and the resolutions selected in step 5, this screen may not be displayed.

7. Select the type of TV, and then press the X button.

If you selected [Standard (PAL)] or [576p] in step 5, a screen for selecting the TV screen size will be displayed. Adjust the setting to match the TV in use.

If you selected [720p] or a higher resolution in step 5, the TV type will automatically be set to 16:9 and the screen for selecting the TV screen size will not be displayed.

8. Confirm the settings, and then press the X button.

The video output settings will be saved on the system.

9. Adjust audio output settings.

Continue on to adjust audio output settings. Adjust settings to match the TV or audio device in use.

If you select [HDMI], you will have the option to choose [Automatic] or [Manual] on the next screen. In most cases, select [Automatic].

If using a cable other than an HDMI cable to output audio from the TV, select [Audio Input Connector / SCART / AV MULTI]. If using an optical digital cable to output audio, select [Digital Out (Optical)] and choose the output format on the next screen.
10 Confirm the settings, and then press the button.

The audio output settings will be saved on the system.

Note:

• You can adjust audio output settings under Settings > [Sound Settings] > [Audio Output Settings].
• If the TV in use supports stereoscropic 3D display, a screen for setting the TV's screen resolution will be displayed after step 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the settings. Connect the PS3 system to a TV that supports stereoscopic 3D display using an HDMI cable.

[Deep Color Output (HDMI)] is an option under Settings > [Display Settings].

When your system is connected via an HDMI cable, you can set whether to output video using the Deep Color signal by selecting [Automatic] or [Off].

Automatic: Enable video output using the Deep Color signal if your TV supports this signal.
Off: Disable video output using the Deep Color signal.

• If there is video noise or the colours do not look right when the option is set to [Automatic], set it to [Off].

Optimise your Blu-ray Disc playback by tweaking these settings on your PS3.

You can select [Bitstream (Direct)] or [Bitstream (Mix)] under Settings > [Video Settings] > [BD Audio Output Format (Optical Digital)].

Bitstream (Direct): Set to output audio with the original digital signal prioritized.
Bitstream (Mix): Set to output audio that is first mixed with sound effects such as button sounds and then converted to bitstream format.

• If you select [Bitstream (Direct)], some portions of audio from the BD may not be played

[HDD Content Audio Language] and [HDD Content Subtitle Language] are options under [Video Settings].

You can now specify the language for audio content and the subtitle language to be used when playing content that is saved on storage media, such as downloaded content from PlayStation Store.

• Depending on the content, you may not be able to specify the audio or subtitle language.

Find out how you can improve the picture quality when playing back DVDs.

You can upscale the video content of DVDs to HD resolution. In order to benefit from this feature, you will need a HD ready television.

What is upscaling?

Upscaling is a feature for taking video that was recorded at SD resolution (576p/576i) and displaying it at HD resolution (1080p/1080i/720p). Because the video content of PlayStation format software, PlayStation 2 format software, and commercial DVDs is recorded at SD resolution, higher quality video can be achieved by enabling upscaled output.

Upscaling DVD output

[DVD Upscaler] is an option in [BD/DVD Settings] under Settings. This enables users to adjust settings for upscaled output of DVDs.

[Off]: Disable upscaled output.
[Double Scale]*: Upscale and display with double horizontal and vertical dimensions without changing the proportions.
[Normal]: Upscale and display at a size that matches the screen size.
[Full Screen]: Upscale and display at full screen by changing proportions and stretching the image
* This option can be used only when the video output of the PS3 system is set to 1080p/1080i.

• When playing copyright-protected DVD content such as commercially available DVD-Video, an HDMI cable is required to upscale output.
• If image quality is reduced or the image does not look right when upscaled, set this option to [Off].

[Sequential Playback] is an option under Settings > [Video Settings].

You can set the PS3 system to sequentially play multiple video files that are saved on the hard disk or storage media.

Off: Videos are not played sequentially.
On: Videos are played sequentially.

Hint
This feature is not available for some video content types, such as content with parental control restrictions or rental content with a restricted playback period. The PS3 system will skip over these content types to play the next video in the sequence.

[50 Hz Video Output] is an option under Settings > [Video Settings].

Set this option if you want to output 50 Hz content (in HD resolution) at 50 Hz. This setting can only be used with video content that is saved on the hard disk or storage media.

Automatic: Adjust the playback method to use the PS3 system's output frequency (59.94 Hz), regardless of the frequency used to record the content.
50 Hz: Play the video content at 50 Hz or 59.94 Hz frequency, depending on the frequency that was used to record the content.

Hint
When this option is set to [50 Hz], the screen display may flash or be distorted each time the frequency changes.

Find out how PS3 enhances your video viewing experience.

During BD (BDAV) and DVD playback, a technique known as "chroma upsampling" is now automatically selected based on the movement of objects within the video content and then applied to enhance images in the content.

Usually, video content that is provided as digital broadcasting or video media compresses colour information to keep the data size small. Using a chroma upsampling technique, the PS3 system then processes the compressed colour information and applies it to the video content so that the content appears more vivid and sharp on the screen.

Hint

• For Blu-ray Discs, this feature is only available when playing discs that are recorded in BDAV format. BDAV is a Blu-ray Disc video format. Generally, when video content is recorded on BD-R or BD-RE media using a Blu-ray Disc recorder, the content is recorded in BDAV format. You cannot use this feature on video content recorded in BDMV format, including most commercially available BD video software (BD-ROM) now on the market.

[Scene Search] is an option on the Video control panel that lets you get to the right place on your video more quickly.

You can use this feature to view thumbnails that are created at certain time intervals for video content that is saved on the hard disk or storage media. Select a thumbnail to start playing the video from that particular scene. To use the feature, perform the following steps:

1.    While playing a video, press the Triangle button.

2.    Select [Scene Search].

3.    Use the up or down button to select the time interval to be used in creating the thumbnails. You can select [Chapter] or one of various time intervals.

4.    Use the left or right button to select the thumbnail for the scene that you want to watch. Playback begins from the scene that you select.

Hints

• The [Chapter] option can only be selected for video content that includes chapter information.
• The scene search feature cannot be used for video content that is less than one minute in length.
• The scene search feature cannot be used for some other types of video content.
• When you select a thumbnail, a preview of the scene is played for about 15 seconds.

Find out more about upscaling Blu-ray Disc content on your PS3.

Upscaling of Blu-ray Disc (BDAV) video content is supported.

BDAV is a Blu-ray Disc video format. Generally, when video content is recorded on BD-R or BD-RE media using a Blu-ray Disc recorder, the content is recorded in BDAV format.

To adjust settings for upscaling of BDAV content, press the Triangle button during video playback to display the control panel, and then select [AV Settings] > [Upscale].

Off: Set to disable upscaled output.
Double Scale: Set to upscale and display with double horizontal and vertical dimensions.
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 stretching the image.

* The proportions may change depending on the content.

Hints:

• This feature is not available on Blu-ray Discs in which the video is recorded in BDMV format, including BD-ROMs (most of the Blu-ray Disc titles currently on the market).
• Depending on the recording conditions of the video, upscaling may not be possible.

Find out more about using frame noise reduction and block noise reduction settings.

You can use the [Frame Noise Reduction] and [Block Noise Reduction] settings for video content that is saved on the hard disk or storage media.

To set the noise reduction levels, press the Triangle button during video playback to display the control panel, and then select [AV Settings].

Frame Noise Reduction: Set to reduce fine noise.
Block Noise Reduction: Set to reduce mosaic-like block noise displayed on the screen.

Find out more about DVD playback on PS3.

You can begin playing a DVD from the point where you previously stopped it, even if you turn off your PS3 system or eject the disc.

Your system saves a record of the scene that was playing when you stopped playback so it knows where to resume playing.

Note: You can also use the resume play feature on some Blu-ray Discs. You cannot use resume play on Blu-ray Discs that support BD-J (Blu-ray Disc Java).

Find out how to optimise DVD playback on PS3.

The [Mosquito Noise Reduction] option can be found under [AV Settings] in the control panel for standard DVDs.

This option lets you reduce so-called "mosquito noise," or flicker, that appears on the edge of visual images while you are watching standard DVDs.

Off: Turn off mosquito noise reduction.
1 - 3: Reduce mosquito noise. Increasing the number reduces the noise further.

Note: In addition to standard DVDs, you can use this noise-reduction feature on some Blu-ray Discs. However, you cannot use it on video content recorded in the BDMV format on commercially available BD-ROM media, which includes most video in Blu-ray Disc format that are now on the market.

Find out more about this exciting Blu-ray Disc feature.

You can play discs that support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE). You can connect to the Internet while playing discs that support this format so that you can obtain additional features. Features that are available vary depending on the software in use.

- "BD-LIVE" logo is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

Find out more about connecting to the Internet to download extra content while watching a Blu-ray Disc.

The [BD Internet Connection] option can be found under Settings > [BD/DVD Settings] in the PS3 Home Menu.

This option lets you decide if you want your PS3 system to connect to the Internet while playing BDs that support Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE) so that you can obtain additional features for the video that you are playing.

Confirm: Set your system to prompt for confirmation before connecting to the Internet.
Allow: Set your system to connect to the Internet without confirmation.