Trying to connect ps3 to my receiver

[Ft5l4ckerptgamr]

I just need some help on getting my ps3hooked up to the receiver properly. I have a 3 yr old Sony Bravia xbr and a yamaha rx-v365. I had previously been talking to Chris boylan via email. Want to say sorry to him that I had peons getting back here to ask. I hope someone can help. I think I've alredy determined that it has the hdmi INS and outs just not enough , nor do I think they are able to do the actual decoding to even use it. Anyways if anyone can help I'd be very thankful.

[MrBoylan]

I just need some help on getting my ps3hooked up to the receiver properly. I have a 3 yr old Sony Bravia xbr and a yamaha rx-v365. I had previously been talking to Chris boylan via email. Want to say sorry to him that I had peons getting back here to ask. I hope someone can help. I think I've alredy determined that it has the hdmi INS and outs just not enough , nor do I think they are able to do the actual decoding to even use it. Anyways if anyone can help I'd be very thankful.

The problem is that this particular Yamaha receiver does not support any HDMI audio decoding. Every other model in the line *does* support audio decoding so if you can exchange it and upgrade to the RX-V465 or above, then you'll be in fine shape.

If you keep your 365, then you will need to connect both the HDMI output *and* the fiberoptic digital audio output from your PS3 to the receiver, then HDMI output from receiver to the TV. I think there is a menu setting on the PS3 to enable the fiberoptic (S/PDIF) digital audio output when you are also using HDMI.

The problem with keeping the 365 receiver is that there is no way to support the newest Blu-ray Disc audio codecs from the PS3 - Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and multi-channel PCM - these formats can only be carried over HDMI or multi-channel analog outputs (but the PS3 does not have multi-channel analog outputs, and your receiver doesn't support audio decoding over HDMI). What happens when you use fiberoptic digital output instead of HDMI is that Dolby TrueHD is downgraded to regular Dolby Digital, DTS-HD is downgraded to regular DTS and multi-channel PCM is actually downgraded to two channel (stereo) PCM.

If you upgrade to the 465 or above, then you should set your PS3 to PCM output over HDMI. This will allow the PS3 to extract the PCM mix from DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD soundtracks and send these to your receiver for decoding via HDMI.

Here's a link to the complete current line of Yahama receivers, with some notes about the differences:

Amazon.com: Yamaha's 65 Series Home Theater Receivers

Hope that helps.

-Chris

[Ft5l4ckerptgamr]

Thx much for the help man. I understand now. I see that my best bet or what I want to do is get the 465.I watch way too much blu Ray and play too many games on the 360 to not be getting my full audio quality. If u have any sugg. About how I get my 465 up and going let me know. Think it will be a lol easier w. The upgrade . Thx.

[MrBoylan]

Thx much for the help man. I understand now. I see that my best bet or what I want to do is get the 465.I watch way too much blu Ray and play too many games on the 360 to not be getting my full audio quality. If u have any sugg. About how I get my 465 up and going let me know. Think it will be a lol easier w. The upgrade . Thx.

Well there shouldn't be anything specific you need to do in the 465 other than calibrate the speakers for your room. But on the PS3 definitely make sure you set the HDMI output to PCM (not bitstream). The current PS3 models cannot bitstream DTS-HD or Dolby TrueHD. You need to do that decoding on the PS3 and send the receiver the multi-channel PCM signal for best results.

I've heard (but have not confirmed) that the new 120GB PS3 may support DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD bitstreaming. But there is no real drawback to decoding on the PS3 (other than not seeing those pretty Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD logos light up on your receiver).

Good luck!

-Chris

[Ft5l4ckerptgamr]

So are you saying when I get the 465 receiver I'm still going to need to run fiber optic? Because I do have one of the 1st editions of 60gb ps3. Or were you just saying to make sure to correct my audio settings?
Thx

[MrBoylan]

So are you saying when I get the 465 receiver I'm still going to need to run fiber optic? Because I do have one of the 1st editions of 60gb ps3. Or were you just saying to make sure to correct my audio settings?
Thx

No need for fiberoptic once you get the new receiver -- HDMI all the way -- just make sure the HDMI audio setting on the PS3 is set to PCM and you'll be good to go.

-CB

[Ft5l4ckerptgamr]

Appreciate all the help. I'm wanting to upgrade my hdmi cables.if I should be asking someplace else just tell me where. I wondered if I upgraded to this monster cable 1000 series that has the lifetime upgrades with it. The question is, if I get that. And run that from say my ps3. When I run it back out won't I technically have to buy two of the cords? If I just run it to a regular hdmi cable wouldn't it slow it down or change the full quality I'd be getting.

[Ft5l4ckerptgamr]

Yea tjx for all the help man. U had said if running the ps3 to the receivr to make sure to set my audio on the ps3 to a linear pcm setting. Problem is there is about 15 diff. Linear settings. Also none of the components i have hooked up to the receiver i can never get those nice full dolby tru surround emblwms to ever lite up on my receiver. Whay am i dpong wrong. How can i make it full. It sounds very off anyway. Thanks alot if u can help.

[Radcon]

In the video settings, choose PCM instead of bitstream on your PS3.

For the audio settings, choose automatic, your PS3 will then output the right information based on what is on the DVD or Blu-Ray.

Make sure your receiver is setup to Direct, or Pure or PCM, whatever your manual says is correct to receive multichannel PCM.

To see what the PS3 is sending, use the Select button during playback. Your receiver will never display the Dolby or DTS symbol, because the decoding is done by the PS3 (these symbols indicate your receiver is receiving the Dolby or DTS and is decoding it for playback).

As for HDMI cables, don't get snowed by expensive cables, it is a waste of money. Any HDMI cable 1.3 or above will give you the same results. A cheap one is as good as an expensive one. Monoprice.com is a great site for cheap cables, but you can even find them at places like Target.

[Ft5l4ckerptgamr]

Thx much. I had thought i was going unheard. I kept checking back and finally an answer. I get it now. Think everything is being used correctly. I tjank anyone who helped.