PS3 Blu-Ray movies - No 720p via Component. Why?

[english_bob]

Curious as to where to post this question (in what forum), but this seems the right place.

I just don't know why 720p is not available when viewing a Blu-Ray movie using component, but 1080i is? Is there some sort of bizzare copyright reason?

I have a US player and have tried the following combinations...(under display options)...

Set Standard NTSC and 720p only. This sets the max to 720p. When the Blu-Ray player starts the movie, its flicked back to what I believe is 480i or 480p

Set Standard NTSC and 1080i only. This sets the max to 1080i. When the Blu-Ray player starts, its working in 1080i



1080i is a nice picture, but I'd prefer 720p to be honest.

[danvitale]

Think this is a well documented issue that will be fixed with a firmware update.

[english_bob]

Originally Posted by danvitale

Think this is a well documented issue that will be fixed with a firmware update.

I think thats another issue, very similar! http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/11/16...esnt-do-1080i/

Its via component anyway. In this issue, surely HDMI is the only connection able to determine what your TV is capable of. Can component cables do the same?

I think its either an omission at launch, or there is a deliberate reason as to why 720p is available via component.

[Kilian]

Is there any update to this?

Has the issue been fixed?

[english_bob]

Nope!

Does'nt work via HDMI either, so its not just a component issue.

[richard plumb]

please read the FAQ at the top of the page. This is dealt with there