Onkyo to PS3

[LennDawg]

I just got my Onkyo 705.. Now is there anything that I need to change in my PS3 settings so that I get the proper audio?

BD/DVD Settings
BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI) - Linear or Bitsream?
BD Audio Output Format (Optical Digital) - don't need to worry about this if I'm not using an optical cord correct?

Music Settings
Audio CD Import - AAC, MP3, or ATRAC and at what Bit Rate?

Anything else I'm missing? Thanks..

[Rike255]

BD/DVD Settings
BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI) - Linear or Bitsream?

Set it to Linear.

BD Audio Output Format (Optical Digital) - don't need to worry about this if I'm not using an optical cord correct?

That's right. Don't worry about it.

Music Settings
Audio CD Import - AAC, MP3, or ATRAC and at what Bit Rate?

This is regarding CD importing (ripping). The higher the bit rate you choose, the higher the quality the track will be when you rip it, but the bigger the file is too. I put mine on AAC 320kbps (the highest available). AAC, MP3 and ATRAC are all audio codecs.

[LennDawg]

Thanks for the quick response. I appreciate it... I'm going to mess around with it a little more tomorrow so I may have a few more questions.

[Rike255]

No problem. By the way, good receiver choice man hope you like it!

[HAMP]

You may also want to read this post. I read it after I figured out a few things but it's right on point.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...26&postcount=1


I thought I was getting good sounds until I went in and checked all the boxes manual

Settings > Sound Settings > Audio Output Settings > HDMI > Automatic

I changed it to manual instead of Automatic, and from that change I was getting the TrueHD to play Multi channel on the reciever

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by LennDawg

I just got my Onkyo 705.. Now is there anything that I need to change in my PS3 settings so that I get the proper audio?

BD/DVD Settings
BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI) - Linear or Bitsream?
BD Audio Output Format (Optical Digital) - don't need to worry about this if I'm not using an optical cord correct?

Music Settings
Audio CD Import - AAC, MP3, or ATRAC and at what Bit Rate?

Anything else I'm missing? Thanks..

try using the pure audio when watching a movie

[TheWatcher]

aaaaaarrrrrrgggggggggg i wish my waiting time was also over i still have 1 week to go before i can play with it congatrz with ur 705

[LennDawg]

Thanks everybody. I love this thing. And thanks HAMP for that thread post, it explained alot. I wasn't getting all my speakers to play during playback of CDs i saved on the hard drive. So i went thru and manually unchecked every PCM option, was this right?? Then it said something about going into the settings during a BD movie so i can check those options as they are needed for the BD. Can somebody explain this to me or am i totally off with it??

[Rike255]

Usually music tracks won't play on all your speakers because they are in stereo sound. That means the cd tracks are in 2.0 (only your two front speakers will play).
Unselecting PCM won't change that, in fact you should turn them back on so your PS3 will be able to output them.

If you want music to play from all your speakers, use listening modes on your receiver such as PLII:Neo6 or All Channel Stereo (I really don't like this one but you may).

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by LennDawg

Thanks everybody. I love this thing. And thanks HAMP for that thread post, it explained alot. I wasn't getting all my speakers to play during playback of CDs i saved on the hard drive. So i went thru and manually unchecked every PCM option, was this right?? Then it said something about going into the settings during a BD movie so i can check those options as they are needed for the BD. Can somebody explain this to me or am i totally off with it??

the only setting for sound that i can remember off hand while playing a blu is switching from bitstream and pcm.

havent tried with music on the ps3, but for movies on the drive that are encoded with 5.1, if you uncheck the 5.1 and 7.1 pcm, you can then matrix the sound and the receiver will detect the digital signal. im sure its similar to the music on the hard drive

[Rike255]

Oh I see where you're confused on that post

If your having trouble with your audio, click Manual at the last step above. This will take you to the output format screen where you can check and uncheck sound formats based on the capabilities of your receiver. You can find this information in the receiver's manual.

By this he means deselect the options from that list that your receiver is not capable of using. You have the Onkyo 705 so basically everything will work.
Just set it to Automatic not manual and the PS3 will pick everything for you. Then if you want your music from all the speakers, do what I mentioned above on your receiver.

[LennDawg]

So should I leave everything checked under the Audio Output Settings? When I uncheck every PCM option, the CD playback and even the clicky noise when you move the cursor play over all the speakers instead of just the front 2 when the PCM options are chosen. I just don't want my BD playback audio to suffer if these options aren't chosen.

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by LennDawg

So should I leave everything checked under the Audio Output Settings? When I uncheck every PCM option, the CD playback and even the clicky noise when you move the cursor play over all the speakers instead of just the front 2 when the PCM options are chosen. I just don't want my BD playback audio to suffer if these options aren't chosen.

i usually leave everything checked on my 705 as well. BUT there is a issue with the ps3 outputting pcm audio from the hard drive. see my post above. if im understanding correctly, your trying to get your music to matrix to all speakers and you may not be able to unless you adjust those settings.

[LennDawg]

I got it to play on all the speakers by uncheckin the PCM options. But im probably going to leave them all checked and do what you said and just change the listening mode instead so my BD audio doesn't suffer. What does the Pure Audio button do like you said?

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by LennDawg

I got it to play on all the speakers by uncheckin the PCM options. But im probably going to leave them all checked and do what you said and just change the listening mode instead so my BD audio doesn't suffer. What does the Pure Audio button do like you said?

Pure Audio
In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned
off, minimizing possible noise sources for the ultimate in
high-fidelity reproduction. (As the video circuitry is
turned off, only video signals input through HDMI IN
can be output.)

the button also shines a bright blue light that looks cool in the dark

[Rike255]

Pure Audio means the receiver takes the signal and outputs it with no processing. Just straight in and straight out.

There are lengthy descriptions of all the listening modes in the user manual. They're actually quite informative and will give you a good idea of what to use when. Hopefully it helps you.

[LennDawg]

Thanks again. Ya that blue light is awesome! I guess i payed all this money just for that cosmetic difference Just joking because this thing is a beast! HUUUUGE difference is sound and volume of sound. It's soo much louder now, didn't realize it could get thisss loud. I can't even go near the 0 end of the volume level because it feels like my house is going to fall over. Great stuff!

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by LennDawg

Thanks again. Ya that blue light is awesome! I guess i payed all this money just for that cosmetic difference Just joking because this thing is a beast! HUUUUGE difference is sound and volume of sound. It's soo much louder now, didn't realize it could get thisss loud. I can't even go near the 0 end of the volume level because it feels like my house is going to fall over. Great stuff!

[LennDawg]

Sorrrrrry, another question What setting do you keep it on when you are watching cable TV? Is Neural THX 7.1 ok? I noticed on this setting it plays over all the speakers in the 7.1 setup. What do you guys use?

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by LennDawg

Sorrrrrry, another question What setting do you keep it on when you are watching cable TV? Is Neural THX 7.1 ok? I noticed on this setting it plays over all the speakers in the 7.1 setup. What do you guys use?

surprisingly enough i dont. i use the speakers on the tv.
use what sounds good to you