PS3 AVCHD, Ref Frame 8+Level 5.1+B-Pyramid...????

[NiGHTsC]

Anyone has an idea why this AVCHD format still works on PS3? DVD9-RW+AVCHD
cause from what I know, PS3 can't load any videos with more than Ref Frame 5, Level 5.0 and B-Pyramid.

https://forum.videohelp.com/topic347942.html#1827764
I have a feeling the video stream's been encoded with B-pyramids - something alot of hardware, including PS3 and BD can't process. Even computer playback apps like QuickTime puke on them in small resolutions as well.

Although they are within the H.264 standard, I personally stay away from Sharkie's more "insane" profiles, which also use a high amount of reference frames, B-pyramids, etc. These video streams may play well within MKV, but may remain stranded on your PC for many years...

Only answer is re-encode if that's the case... sorry.

Try a sample encode with a more lighter H.264/x264 profile with no more than 3 B frames/multiple ref frames and no B-pyramids. Mux the same way as in your first post and see if this will play in PS3. If it does, then there's your sad answer right there.

Good luck.

Video
Format                           : AVC
Format/Info                      : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile                   : High@L5.1
Format settings, CABAC           : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames        : 8 frames
Muxing mode                      : Container profile=Unknown@5.1
Codec ID                         : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC
Duration                         : 2h 32mn
Bit rate                         : 5 622 Kbps
Nominal bit rate                 : 5 949 Kbps
Width                            : 1 280 pixels
Height                           : 720 pixels
Display aspect ratio             : 16/9
Frame rate                       : 23.976 fps
Resolution                       : 24 bits
Colorimetry                      : 4:2:0
Scan type                        : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame)               : 0.269
Writing library                  : x264 core 65 r1024M 2652abe
Encoding settings                : cabac=1 / ref=8 / deblock=1:-2:-1 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=umh / subme=6 / psy_rd=1.0:0.0 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=-2 / threads=12 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=16 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / wpredb=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=5949 / ratetol=1.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30 / aq=1:1.00
Language                         : English

Audio
Format                           : DTS
Format/Info                      : Digital Theater Systems
Codec ID                         : A_DTS
Duration                         : 2h 32mn
Bit rate mode                    : Constant
Bit rate                         : 1 536 Kbps
Channel(s)                       : 6 channels
Channel positions                : Front: L C R, Surround: L R, LFE
Sampling rate                    : 48.0 KHz
Resolution                       : 24 bits
Language                         : English

Thank you.

[NiGHTsC]

anyone?

Thank you.