Onkyo S9100thx + 52xbr5 + Ps3 Help

[Unkn0wn47]

Hello,

I just recently purchased a HTIB for my PS3 and 52XBR5 and I am looking to get a little help with my setup. I am not inexperienced by any means but at the same time I think I might be doing something that is hindering me from using my system to full potential.

As mentioned earlier, I currently have a Sony 52XBR5 connected to my PS3 which has the latest update to be able to decode DTS-HD MA and Dolby TrueHD. I also just purchased a HTIB; the Onkyo HT-S9100THX (It comes with HR-R960 receiver). I am using HDMI cables for everything but I am unsure about the sound that I am getting so I have listed a few questions below that would help tremendously.

I know my receiver can also decode DTS-HD MA and Dolby TrueHD but I am not sure which rout to go.

What should my PS3 settings be for the best sound?
Should I use “Bitstream” or “Linear PCM” for the PS3 settings?

I have plenty of Blu-rays that have Uncompressed PCM tracks, DTS-HD MA and Dolby TrueHD and I wanted to know how to get that to my speakers.

I am not sure if anyone is familiar with that Onkyo HTIB or the receiver but if I can get any advice as to what to do with the receiver settings that would be great.

I set it up before and had great sound but then my sister played around with the settings and it seems like everything is a little out of place. It also does not help that I just upgraded by PS3 to 500GB and lost all my settings.

I know the receiver has the option to do audio direct from the source (PS3) but I am not certain that it would be the best option.

I apologize for such a long write up and the many questions but any help and insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much!

[aramis109]

Set your PS3 on PCM. It can't pass on the HD codecs via Bitstream.

[Unkn0wn47]

Ok. Have it set on Linear PCM now. And I have it set to Direct from on the reciever side. Just trying to figure out how to get it from the reciever to the speakers properly.

Thanks again.