how do I get the max performance out of this? - Blu-ray Forum

MCT · 11-30-2008, 10:33 PM

this is what I currently have:

Sony 3.1 Surround-Bar with a subwoofer

as you can see, nothing too spectacular, but it's sufficient for my relatively modest condo. I notice that when I have the preset on Movie or Games, I get Dolby Pro-Logic II and the sound is noticeably better. However, is it possible to get something even richer sounding out of this thing? I also own the older model Blu-Ray Samsung 1400 player, and I have a 46 inch Sony BRAVIA LCD. Help is appreciated.

Driver_King · 11-30-2008, 10:42 PM

How do you have it connected? Optical would be best if you don't have it connected that way yet...

MCT · 11-30-2008, 11:10 PM

well right now I just have a digital coaxal going from the sub to the TV. I noticed it has one HDMI out port, but my Blu-Ray only has an out as well, no in's. I guess what I'm asking is, is Dolby PLII the best I can get out of it? If any of you techies wanna take a look at the specs here's the link:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1206141458600

Uniquely · 11-30-2008, 11:15 PM

It says it has 3 hdmi inputs, but doesn't specify whether those are video only or do audio as well. A couple of the reviews I scanned through seem to indicate they do audio though. If that is the case, you want to plug your blu-rays hdmi out into the Sony, and then run the Sony hdmi out to your tv.

MCT · 11-30-2008, 11:51 PM

ok now the Samsung player only has one HDMI port and its an out. I have two HDMI cables. If I run one HDMI cable from the BD In (on the Sony) into the Samsung out for audio purposes, will I still be able to run the second HDMI cable from the Sony into the TV for HD picture?

Uniquely · 11-30-2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCT

ok now the Samsung player only has one HDMI port and its an out. I have two HDMI cables. If I run one HDMI cable from the BD In (on the Sony) into the Samsung out for audio purposes, will I still be able to run the second HDMI cable from the Sony into the TV for HD picture?

Right. BD player HDMI output to one the sound sytem's hdmi inputs. Then run an HDMI from the sound system's hdmi output to the hdmi input on your tv.

Then you want to make sure that your blu-ray player is outputting audio via PCM rather than bitstream.

MCT · 11-30-2008, 11:58 PM

how do I know if it's giving me PCM?

MCT · 12-01-2008, 12:02 AM

never mind. I'm getting PCM.

However, slight problem. I'm not getting a picture when I cut on my Blu Ray player. I've got it setup exactly how you told me to and nothing shows. Not even the Samsung screensaver.

Uniquely · 12-01-2008, 12:20 AM

Do you have your the correct hdmi input selected on your tv?

MCT · 12-01-2008, 02:25 AM

how do I change it? I have a 46 inch Sony LCD BRAVIA that I purchased last year.

crackinhedz · 12-01-2008, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCT

how do I change it? I have a 46 inch Sony LCD BRAVIA that I purchased last year.

there should be an "input" button on your remote control. (sony may call it something else, like "source" etc)

11-30-2008, 10:33 PM	#1
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	how do I get the max performance out of this? this is what I currently have: Sony 3.1 Surround-Bar with a subwoofer as you can see, nothing too spectacular, but it's sufficient for my relatively modest condo. I notice that when I have the preset on Movie or Games, I get Dolby Pro-Logic II and the sound is noticeably better. However, is it possible to get something even richer sounding out of this thing? I also own the older model Blu-Ray Samsung 1400 player, and I have a 46 inch Sony BRAVIA LCD. Help is appreciated.

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11-30-2008, 10:42 PM	#2
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	How do you have it connected? Optical would be best if you don't have it connected that way yet...

11-30-2008, 11:10 PM	#3
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	well right now I just have a digital coaxal going from the sub to the TV. I noticed it has one HDMI out port, but my Blu-Ray only has an out as well, no in's. I guess what I'm asking is, is Dolby PLII the best I can get out of it? If any of you techies wanna take a look at the specs here's the link: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1206141458600

11-30-2008, 11:15 PM	#4
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	It says it has 3 hdmi inputs, but doesn't specify whether those are video only or do audio as well. A couple of the reviews I scanned through seem to indicate they do audio though. If that is the case, you want to plug your blu-rays hdmi out into the Sony, and then run the Sony hdmi out to your tv.

11-30-2008, 11:51 PM	#5
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	ok now the Samsung player only has one HDMI port and its an out. I have two HDMI cables. If I run one HDMI cable from the BD In (on the Sony) into the Samsung out for audio purposes, will I still be able to run the second HDMI cable from the Sony into the TV for HD picture?

11-30-2008, 11:58 PM	#7
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	how do I know if it's giving me PCM?

12-01-2008, 12:02 AM	#8
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	never mind. I'm getting PCM. However, slight problem. I'm not getting a picture when I cut on my Blu Ray player. I've got it setup exactly how you told me to and nothing shows. Not even the Samsung screensaver.

12-01-2008, 12:20 AM	#9
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	Do you have your the correct hdmi input selected on your tv?

12-01-2008, 02:25 AM	#10
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	how do I change it? I have a 46 inch Sony LCD BRAVIA that I purchased last year.

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