Computers PC to TV Streaming - Wireless - Page 2

Pushead2 · 11-30-2012, 10:39 AM

I have a ton of content (TV Shows, Movies & Music) on my desktop that I much rather watch on my 55" LED TV than my 21" monitor in my bedroom.

I have a PS3 hooked up to the T.V. but that doesn't allow me to use files over 4gb, so 720p & 1080p videos can't be watched due to the FAT32 issue.

What's the best route to go about this wirelessly?

Molitoth · 12-02-2012, 03:08 PM

Sony SMP‑N200

Pushead2 · 12-07-2012, 03:42 PM

Serviio will not open on my cpu at all & PMS won't find my PS3 at all.

Pushead2 · 12-07-2012, 04:38 PM

Got PMS to work on my MacBook Pro but not on my Win7 desktop. I'm okay with that but how do I get it to stream smoother? Does my ps3 need to be connect via LAN or MacBook Pro?

Detoxing · 12-07-2012, 05:06 PM

Somewhat off topic here, but i don't want to start a thread for it.

Sometimes i want to connect my laptop to my flatscreen (to play games) in the room via HDMI, but when I do, the resolution looks like crap. The text is real hard to read...it just doesn't look anywhere near as good as it does on my laptop screen.

Why is this and what can i do to fix it?

Fish · 12-07-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

Somewhat off topic here, but i don't want to start a thread for it.

Sometimes i want to connect my laptop to my flatscreen (to play games) in the room via HDMI, but when I do, the resolution looks like crap. The text is real hard to read...it just doesn't look anywhere near as good as it does on my laptop screen.

Why is this and what can i do to fix it?

It's probably trying to fit the screen resolution of the laptop to the TV. Go to Display Properties on the computer and change the resolution to a different setting once it's hooked up to the TV.

DaveNull · 12-07-2012, 05:37 PM

I don't have one, but would the PS3 work with big files if you formatted it as ExFAT?

Pushead2 · 12-08-2012, 02:33 PM

Just uninstalled Java & PMS then proceed to reinstall and everything works. It streams everything to my 55" in my bedroom flawless. Thanks to everyone. REP time.

htismaqe · 12-10-2012, 08:18 AM

I must be missing something here.

How is the PS3 affected by the computer being formatted FAT32? Or is he trying to use a USB storage device or something?

I have a 1TB NAS formatted XFS and stream all kinds of shit to my PS3.

Pushead2 · 12-10-2012, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I must be missing something here.

How is the PS3 affected by the computer being formatted FAT32? Or is he trying to use a USB storage device or something?

I have a 1TB NAS formatted XFS and stream all kinds of shit to my PS3.

PS3 won't read files over 4gb. (Blu-Ray)

htismaqe · 12-10-2012, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pushead2

PS3 won't read files over 4gb. (Blu-Ray)

So it's the PS3 drive that's formatted FAT32?

I'm still missing something I guess because I don't understand why the HDD on the PS3 would have any effect on streaming videos from another device to the PS3.

mnchiefsguy · 12-10-2012, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

So it's the PS3 drive that's formatted FAT32?

I'm still missing something I guess because I don't understand why the HDD on the PS3 would have any effect on streaming videos from another device to the PS3.

The drive on my pc that is streaming to my PS3 is a 2 TB NTFS drive. My understanding is that the PS3 will not read any drive directly that is not FAT32. So if I had an external drive that was formatted NTFS and want to play files from it on my PS3, I would have to hook it up to a PC and then stream the content over, as opposed to just directly connecting said drive to the PS3 via USB.

htismaqe · 12-11-2012, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnchiefsguy

The drive on my pc that is streaming to my PS3 is a 2 TB NTFS drive. My understanding is that the PS3 will not read any drive directly that is not FAT32. So if I had an external drive that was formatted NTFS and want to play files from it on my PS3, I would have to hook it up to a PC and then stream the content over, as opposed to just directly connecting said drive to the PS3 via USB.

Ah.

That's what I was missing.

I guess I didn't see any reason someone would want to stream direct when so many network-based options are readily available.

DaveNull · 12-12-2012, 06:13 AM

Agreed. The network layer takes care of that.

If you plugged it in, it wouldn't recognize it but if it's a network share it doesn't care. I'm guessing it would be the same way if your TV could access network shares. I had that issue with my Samsung TV, but switched to streaming everything with AirVideo instead of using SneakerNet to move the files to the TV.

htismaqe · 12-12-2012, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveNull

Agreed. The network layer takes care of that.

If you plugged it in, it wouldn't recognize it but if it's a network share it doesn't care. I'm guessing it would be the same way if your TV could access network shares. I had that issue with my Samsung TV, but switched to streaming everything with AirVideo instead of using SneakerNet to move the files to the TV.

I guess I'm just lucky. My PS3 and TV just happen to be in the same spot where the fiber comes into my house, so my network gear and my A/V gear are right next to each other.

My PS3 and NAS are plugged into the same switch.

11-30-2012, 10:39 AM
Pushead2 **** off Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York Casino cash: $145844	PC to TV Streaming - Wireless I have a ton of content (TV Shows, Movies & Music) on my desktop that I much rather watch on my 55" LED TV than my 21" monitor in my bedroom. I have a PS3 hooked up to the T.V. but that doesn't allow me to use files over 4gb, so 720p & 1080p videos can't be watched due to the FAT32 issue. What's the best route to go about this wirelessly?
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Detoxing Dyslexic Speed Reader Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $449739795	Somewhat off topic here, but i don't want to start a thread for it. Sometimes i want to connect my laptop to my flatscreen (to play games) in the room via HDMI, but when I do, the resolution looks like crap. The text is real hard to read...it just doesn't look anywhere near as good as it does on my laptop screen. Why is this and what can i do to fix it?
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Pushead2 **** off Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York Casino cash: $145844	Just uninstalled Java & PMS then proceed to reinstall and everything works. It streams everything to my 55" in my bedroom flawless. Thanks to everyone. REP time. __________________ "Just make sure you mention my name in the top brackets. And make sure they mention your name as the top - insert vulgar language that Chiefsplanet doesn't like even though it's a harmless lyric -....."
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htismaqe In the misty morning... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: on the edge of time... Casino cash: $1044370	I must be missing something here. How is the PS3 affected by the computer being formatted FAT32? Or is he trying to use a USB storage device or something? I have a 1TB NAS formatted XFS and stream all kinds of shit to my PS3. __________________ Don't live for pleasure, make life your treasure... \m/ Ronnie James Dio, 1942-2010 \m/
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12-12-2012, 06:13 AM	#28
DaveNull Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Villa Straylight Casino cash: $1905	Agreed. The network layer takes care of that. If you plugged it in, it wouldn't recognize it but if it's a network share it doesn't care. I'm guessing it would be the same way if your TV could access network shares. I had that issue with my Samsung TV, but switched to streaming everything with AirVideo instead of using SneakerNet to move the files to the TV.
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