MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Johnny_tro on October 18, 2010, 10:41:56 am
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Right, I have a super huge network hard drive, which has all my Blueray/HD film on.
I want to stream all my movies directly to the TV, but the PC is just a normal job'y - so don't think it's got the power needed without losing quality or freezing.
I also have a PS3.
What is the best way of doing this keeping 100% quality and sound?? link it straight into the PS3, then PS3 to TV?
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Thats what I would do. Connect to PS3, and watch on TV through the PS3.
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would it loose any quality or sound?
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A lot of the newer TVs allow portable hard drives to be connected and natively playback AVIs, DivX, MKV, MPG, etc files. That's what I do...save's faffing around with laptops, etc.
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Cool.
So,will this give me HIGH end pic with 5.1 sound? is this what I need to stream all my film directly while maintaing full sound/pics quality ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1TB-Iomega-ScreenPlay-Director-HD-Media-Player-34651-/280441929235?pt=UK_AudioElectronicsVideo_Video_TelevisionSetTopBoxes&hash=item414ba43e13 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1TB-Iomega-ScreenPlay-Director-HD-Media-Player-34651-/280441929235?pt=UK_AudioElectronicsVideo_Video_TelevisionSetTopBoxes&hash=item414ba43e13)
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Pricey, but these look good specs.....advice peeps?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ellion-HMR-700A-1000GB-1TB-Media-Player-Recorder-HDMI-/360278745399?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_Video_DVDPlayers_Recorders&hash=item53e2496137 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ellion-HMR-700A-1000GB-1TB-Media-Player-Recorder-HDMI-/360278745399?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_Video_DVDPlayers_Recorders&hash=item53e2496137)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Portable-External-1TB-Media-Player-Wifi-1080P-Optical-/330253385178?pt=UK_Computing_HardDrives_RL&hash=item4ce4a2bdda (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Portable-External-1TB-Media-Player-Wifi-1080P-Optical-/330253385178?pt=UK_Computing_HardDrives_RL&hash=item4ce4a2bdda)
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Does your network hard drive support DLNA? If so then the PS3 can stream directly from it and so can some newer Tv's
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support DLNA? <<< not sure. What is DLNA
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=dlna
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whats the make/model of your NAS?
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Not got the NAS box yet, browsing them as we speak - trying to gert the right one. Been looking at the ones above....
been looking at something like this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Portable-External-1TB-Media-Player-Wifi-1080P-Optical-/330253385178?pt=UK_Computing_HardDrives_RL&hash=item4ce4a2bdda (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Portable-External-1TB-Media-Player-Wifi-1080P-Optical-/330253385178?pt=UK_Computing_HardDrives_RL&hash=item4ce4a2bdda)
Doesn't say if it DLNA or not, so I'm guessing not.
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http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/settings/connectdlna.html
check out this thread it shows you how to setup your ps3 to a drive via dlna, i would buy a buffalo or a mybookworld NAS purely because ive used them and know they work, if you get a raid or mirrored drive everything is backed up too. id be weary of chinese crap on ebay as they dont use any of the protocols (hdcp) for hdmi so while it might work on your sony tv it might not on your panasonic and vica versa. if you're gonna buy a media player use a known brand like western digital.
if you are gonna use the ps3 it can be a pain in the arse for this as it will only play certain file types and NOT avi's, you would need to convert the audio codec using something like ps3 video 9.
check out my companies website www.limegreen.tv we do loads of stuff like this all the time so if you need anymore help just let me know.
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Decent NAS boxes - Buffalo do a live version which is single disk, I've had a couple and are ok - dual disk with RAID then a good choice is hte Netgear ReadyNAS DUO - currently with a free second Hard disk if you purchase before Dec - which makes it a great offer for what they are ( i have one of these and just supplied two to customers remote offices)
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neg < Where from dude?
NOTE: Is a media player simply a hard drive with software? can this software be installed to my current 1tb hard drive?
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1TB version - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/143121
2TB version - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/186685
The DLNA software is built into the unit, you cant add it to a standard NAS drive at a later date - unless the manufacturer release it in a firmware update.
The Netgear units also have lots of other features, you can expand at a later date with larger disks, plug and play, sign up for readynas vault to online backups - schedule backup to one of the USB ports, lots of features.
The buffalo NAS is cheaper, single disk - does the job http://www.ebuyer.com/product/169011
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buffalo NAS seems pretty good!!! Might go for that :happy2:
As it has media software on it - can I link directly to the TV? or does it HAVE to got through the3 PS3?
Reason < just want to know the lead I need for it - HD from buffalo to PS3/TV ?
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buffalo NAS seems pretty good!!! Might go for that :happy2:
As it has media software on it - can I link directly to the TV? or does it HAVE to got through the3 PS3?
Reason < just want to know the lead I need for it - HD from buffalo to PS3/TV ?
the buffalo is dlna enabled which means it has the capability to stream to a device, you still need a ps3 or a blu ray player with hdmi out to connect to the TV. have a go at setting up the ps3 as listed in that thread, if you cant get on with it because like i said it only plays certain file types then its probably worth getting a decent blu ray player with dlna (but check what video formats it plays first)
you can then set up 5.1 surround through the amp, make sure you use the hdmi cable for "true HD audio" there are also lots of boxes you need to tick in the ps3's setup before it will output true hd audio, you can see the list of them here:
http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/2_60/settings/audiooutput.html
what amplifier are you using?
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When it comes to nas drives all my major experience is with the brand QNAP, they are probably a little out your price range though. They are however the Bentley of NAS enclosures!
I have used the buffalo one briefly and was ok though.
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1) Right, I have just got back from Currys - found the TV I want. Box ones ticked.
2) The TV is DLNA enabled - which I've been told is the Network port on the rear ?
I have no sound system/amp yet - going back in an hour.
These guys don't do a NAS media box, they have told me to buy this little interface unit which goes between the box HD and the TV.......
DLNA < Is this is a network cable (fitting)? (what I've been told) will this stream true HD? or is this guy a cock? is it just simple HDMI lead from NAS to PS3 - and HDMI to TV
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This what I went for http://www.dixons.co.uk/gbuk/samsung-le46c652l-46-full-hd-lcd-tv-05003253-pdt.html (http://www.dixons.co.uk/gbuk/samsung-le46c652l-46-full-hd-lcd-tv-05003253-pdt.html)
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DLNA basically means your tv is setup to stream video/audio from another DLNA device.
It does this by connecting to your network in the house via wifi/cable.
Very easy to setup + use.
Do you have a best buy store near you?
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MMmmmm ish-can get to one. just go there and they will kit me up?
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Pretty much. Which one is closest to you?
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Pretty much. Which one is closest to you?
im sorry to interject but i would not be going to best buys to have some snotty nosed kid on his gap yah telling me what has a better sound/picture for my home cinema :confused:
if you want some free advice dude pm me your wishlist and budget, eg do you want an all in one system or seperate speakers, amp etc etc etc.
sorry dont mean to offend thats just my opinion :happy2:
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Maybe you should take a trip there. All audio staff are very well trained and know their stuff. Currently only have 4stores so dilution of knowledge is small, there are some very geeky people working in those stores that have worked and spends thousands over the years. I can tell you its 1000% better than a dixons/comet experience. There was another reason I asked that I would pm the OP had it been the 1near me
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avforums have loads of info, too much sometimes!
You got it onthe TV, if it has DLNA built in the just connect it to your network and it will find the NAS and stream media from it. I use my PS3 all the time to stream HD media to the TV - its great.