How to hook up HDTV + AV receiver + PS3 together! Using only HDMI connections?

[ktr]

The reason you are not getting audio through HDMI when plugging in your PS3 to you receiver is because your receiver's HDMI is pass through, not processing.

High-value receiver with an impressive array of features and technologies to enhance the audio/video experience, including HDMI switching with 1080p video pass-through, iPod and Bluetooth audio compatibility, CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, and four SCENE buttons.

Amazon.com's product page says:

The RX-V363 features dual HDMI inputs and one output that can support all HD video formats, including 720p, 1080i and 1080p. This means you can connect two HDMI sources, such as a DVD player and a high-definition set-top box, and enjoy the highest possible quality with HD display (does not support audio signal).

As stated, you have to plug both HDMI and optical from your PS3 to your receiver, then configure both PS3 and receiver to handle multiple-outputs/inputs.

 

[Irish_PXzyan]

Ahright that makes sense
I put the optical cable back in and set it up in the audio settings.
I then went into the video settings and chaged the BD audio setting to bitstream.
Now when Irun the movie it is linear PCM 4.6mbps.
But the receiver can only handle 2.0. ah well
But I am happy that I can change the audio to DD5.1 640kbps.
I can't get DTS to run, I guess the movie does not have it.

Thanks for all the help lads!
I might consider a new receiver in the near future!

 

[Dent1]

ktr,

That makes perfect sense why HDMI isnt working. But it doesnt explain why he isnt getting DD and DTS using optical.

Thanks for all the help lads!
I might consider a new receiver in the near future!

But you don't need a new receiver for DTS or DD. HDMI was only supposed to be for the HD formats. It's a complete waste if you have no intensions of listening to DTS Masters or DD True HD.

But I am happy that I can change the audio to DD5.1 640kbps.

I'm confused, so you managed to get DD 5.1 to work?

 

[Irish_PXzyan]

Yes I just got it working properly.
Well not the PCM 5.1. But at least DD and DTS are available now.
I had to change the BD audio settings in the movie settings on the XMB menu.
I dunno what I changed.. but I got it as Bitstream.. now DD and DTS are there? odd!

 

[INSTG8R]

Still not sure why your using an optical at all. If you just ran the setup with the HDMI plugged into the amp as I explained earlier.

Here

The results back from the amp(as I said HDMI is "Smart" and talks to what it's plugged into)

Excuse the size I forget iPhone 4 is higher res than my old 3G

 

[ktr]

Still not sure why your using an optical at all. If you just ran the setup with the HDMI plugged into the amp as I explained earlier.

Here
http://img.techpowerup.org/110205/IMG_0281.jpg

The results back from the amp(as I said HDMI is "Smart" and talks to what it's plugged into)

http://img.techpowerup.org/110205/IMG_0289.jpg

Excuse the size I forget iPhone 4 is higher res than my old 3G

His receiver does not do HDMI processing, thus no audio. That is why he has to use optical.

 

[INSTG8R]

His receiver does not do HDMI processing, thus no audio. That is why he has to use optical.

It surely does as I have the same series of amp

He just needs to get the set up right.

 

[ktr]

It surely does as I have the same series of amp

He just needs to get the set up right.

Having the same series receiver doesn't mean the same model.

As stated in the manual (page# 14), and I quote:

Audio signals input at the HDMI jack are not output from any speaker terminals but output from the connected video monitor.

 

[Irish_PXzyan]

@INSTG8R: I was thinking the same man. Why use Optical when I have a HDMI cable for it!
It just does not produce any sound at all
As ktr proved, my amp simply does not support what I want done.
Your amp is slightly higher than mine! I probably should have gone for it instead!
If only I knew more!

Well I know the next time I go buying an AMP. I won't go cheap!

 

[Irish_PXzyan]

Hey lads.
Would this Receiver do the job?
http://cgi.ebay.ie/Yamaha-RXV467-3D...t=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43a4bd60f7#shId

Seems to support the HD audio so I'm sure this will be good enough to handle PCM 5.1???

 

[Irish_PXzyan]

Bump,
Sorry for the triple post lads.

 

[human_error]

The receiver you've linked on ebay would definately do the job of giving out HD audio (looks to be a pretty nice piece of kit). Don't forget to keep an eye out for the firmware update that enables the 3D passthrough (as the specs say it will be enabled with a firmware update).

I'm not 100% on if it would do it as 5.1 PCM but it supports dolby trueHD and DTS 96/24 formats so you won't go wanting more than that imo.

**edit**

the 3d firmware update is out but I've read it is tricky to install, you may want to check into how easy it is to update if you'd want the 3D functionality for the future.

 

[Irish_PXzyan]

Sweet!
I'm sure since it supports the HD Dolby/DTS it should support PCM 5.1 tho!!
surely!

 

[human_error]

Sweet!
I'm sure since it supports the HD Dolby/DTS it should support PCM 5.1 tho!!
surely!

I'd expect so but I never like confirming anything unless I see it explicitly on a review/spec sheet somewhere (especially when it comes to home AV - sometimes they stupidly miss off features to try and sell more expensive versions).

 

[Irish_PXzyan]

AHh that's cheeky of them!
I have not had any luck finding any review or comments about PCM 5.1 tho.
I better just keep researching!