PS3 to Marantz, no HDMI - Blu-ray Forum

Whatstreet · 01-26-2009, 08:06 PM

I have a PS3 for BD player and an older Marantz amplifier with no HDMI. I am using an optical cable with the PS3 set to bitstream. I know everything is fine if the movie is Dolby Digital 5.1, but I have noticed many of the latest movies are in DTS 5.1 HD.

What happens when the movie audio format is in DTS 5.1 HD with my setup?Will I just get 2 channels?
Will using the PS3 analog output fix this problem?

kpkelley · 01-26-2009, 08:08 PM

Your only option with the ps3 in this case is optical audio set at bitstream. This will send legacy dd and dts tracks to the receiver to be decoded. If you select lpcm, you will only get two channels.

blujacket · 01-26-2009, 08:19 PM

Does your Marantz decode DTS? If so, you will get lossy DTS.

Whatstreet · 01-26-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

Your only option with the ps3 in this case is optical audio set at bitstream. This will send legacy dd and dts tracks to the receiver to be decoded. If you select lpcm, you will only get two channels.

Do movies using DTS 5.1 HD have legacy DTS also?

kpkelley · 01-26-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Whatstreet

Do movies using DTS 5.1 HD have legacy DTS also?

Yes, the core track is imbedded in the HD MA track.

Whatstreet · 01-27-2009, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blujacket

Does your Marantz decode DTS? If so, you will get lossy DTS.

I'm not sure my Marantz decodes DTS. This might be what's causing my confusion. I will find out the next time I play a movie that does not support DD 5.1, but has DTS 5.1 HD.

I have heard something about the PS3 Multi A/V option. I know the PS3 does the decoding to analog, but not sure how it would work with my Marantz, especially surround sound. I need to do more investigation

blujacket · 01-27-2009, 02:10 AM

What is your Marantz model#? It should have a DTS logo if it decodes it.

Whatstreet · 01-27-2009, 03:40 PM

I found DTS logo on the Marantz. I will make practical observation.

GunZenBomZ · 01-28-2009, 01:27 PM

List your Maranz model. It will probley just throw out multi-channel sound rather than DTS etc..

bhampton · 01-28-2009, 02:13 PM

Hey,

Just to say... I've seen refurbed Marantz that take HDMI audio for just over $200. You may want to look around.

If you find a model that accepts PCM via HDMI then your PS3 can output all the HD Audio formats as PCM.

-Brian

Whatstreet · 01-28-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GunZenBomZ

List your Maranz model. It will probley just throw out multi-channel sound rather than DTS etc..

It's a Marantz SR7000. I'll need to upgrade but I think I'll let the dust settle a little first.

01-26-2009, 08:06 PM	#1
Whatstreet Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Fremont, CA USA	PS3 to Marantz, no HDMI I have a PS3 for BD player and an older Marantz amplifier with no HDMI. I am using an optical cable with the PS3 set to bitstream. I know everything is fine if the movie is Dolby Digital 5.1, but I have noticed many of the latest movies are in DTS 5.1 HD. What happens when the movie audio format is in DTS 5.1 HD with my setup?Will I just get 2 channels? Will using the PS3 analog output fix this problem?

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01-26-2009, 08:08 PM	#2
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	Your only option with the ps3 in this case is optical audio set at bitstream. This will send legacy dd and dts tracks to the receiver to be decoded. If you select lpcm, you will only get two channels.

01-26-2009, 08:19 PM	#3
blujacket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Dayton,Ohio 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:658	Does your Marantz decode DTS? If so, you will get lossy DTS.

01-27-2009, 02:10 AM	#7
blujacket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Dayton,Ohio 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:658	What is your Marantz model#? It should have a DTS logo if it decodes it.

01-27-2009, 03:40 PM	#8
Whatstreet Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Fremont, CA USA	I found DTS logo on the Marantz. I will make practical observation.

01-28-2009, 01:27 PM	#9
GunZenBomZ Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Warwickshire, UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:156	List your Maranz model. It will probley just throw out multi-channel sound rather than DTS etc..

01-28-2009, 02:13 PM	#10
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Hey, Just to say... I've seen refurbed Marantz that take HDMI audio for just over $200. You may want to look around. If you find a model that accepts PCM via HDMI then your PS3 can output all the HD Audio formats as PCM. -Brian

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