PS3 Home Theater hook up - Blu-ray Forum

leakbox · 06-11-2007, 08:59 PM

All,

Breaking my blu-ray "cherry" here, and it's probably been asked before, but....

My son has a PS3 that we want to use on occasion to play blu-ray discs. I am running a Denon amp/tuner, with a Sony Wega CRT monitor. Currently, the video signal to the TV either comes through our digital cable box, or the DVD player. The sound is connected through the Denon.

I went out and picked up an HDMI cable, but if I hook that up from the PS3 to the amp, there's no way to get the signal to the TV. If I hook the cable up to the TV, I can get the video feed, but then the sound just comes out of the TV speakers.

My amp and speakers have 6.1 surround capability. Should I return the HDMI and just get component cables, connecting the video to the TV and audio to the amp? Keep the cable and just use others to connect the PS3 to my amplifier? The HDMI is expensive, and will probably provide the best picture, but I don't want to end up buying more cables if it's not necessary.

Any help would be appreciated, as the TV weighs over 300 pounds, and it's not simple to keep moving it for access to the back....

Thanks!

rraquib · 06-11-2007, 09:04 PM

Get an amp that can output everything through HDMI and hook up all devices to the amp. You will have a single HDMI running to the TV.

Quote:

Originally Posted by leakbox

All,

Breaking my blu-ray "cherry" here, and it's probably been asked before, but....

My son has a PS3 that we want to use on occasion to play blu-ray discs. I am running a Denon amp/tuner, with a Sony Wega CRT monitor. Currently, the video signal to the TV either comes through our digital cable box, or the DVD player. The sound is connected through the Denon.

I went out and picked up an HDMI cable, but if I hook that up from the PS3 to the amp, there's no way to get the signal to the TV. If I hook the cable up to the TV, I can get the video feed, but then the sound just comes out of the TV speakers.

My amp and speakers have 6.1 surround capability. Should I return the HDMI and just get component cables, connecting the video to the TV and audio to the amp? Keep the cable and just use others to connect the PS3 to my amplifier? The HDMI is expensive, and will probably provide the best picture, but I don't want to end up buying more cables if it's not necessary.

Any help would be appreciated, as the TV weighs over 300 pounds, and it's not simple to keep moving it for access to the back....

Thanks!

leakbox · 06-11-2007, 09:07 PM

I'll have to check when I get home; my Denon may actually DO that....but if so, then that means I need to buy another HDMI cable; one from the PS3 to the amp, and another from the amp to the TV.....

Edwin78 · 06-11-2007, 09:06 PM

Which Denon receiver do you have? If the receiver has HDMI input, there shouldn't be a problem connecting PS3 to receiver via HDMI. PS3 to receiver HDMI input, HDMI output from receiver to TV HDMI input. You should be able to see the picture on your TV and sound from your speakers.

Dadds · 06-11-2007, 09:08 PM

it sounds like you might need another HDMI wire. Connect the PS3 to a HDMI input on the receiver and another wire from the output on the receiver to the TV.

leakbox · 06-11-2007, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwin78

Which Denon receiver do you have? If the receiver has HDMI input, there shouldn't be a problem connecting PS3 to receiver via HDMI. PS3 to receiver HDMI input, HDMI output from receiver to TV HDMI input. You should be able to see the picture on your TV and sound from your speakers.

AVR 3805. I'll read my literature tonight.

Edwin78 · 06-11-2007, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leakbox

AVR 3805. I'll read my literature tonight.

As far as I know Denon 3805 does not have HDMI input. You mentioned that you connected your PS3 to your Denon using HDMI cable. How were you able to do that? Are you sure it's 3805 and not 3806? Denon 3806 does have 2 HDMI inputs.

If your receiver is indeed Denon 3805 then I guess you're out of luck in terms of using HDMI connection. In that case, just connect PS3 directly to TV via HDMI and then connect PS3 to receiver with optical cable for audio. Or you can connect PS3 to receiver via component and then connect your receiver to TV via component as well for the video. For the audio, connect PS3 to receiver via optical cable.

Just remember that you will not get 1080p picture if you don't connect using HDMI (assuming your TV can show 1080p of course). But 1080i should be good enough unless you are watching movies on over 100" screen. You also will not get any lossless PCM or HD audio using optical cable for your audio. You'll get the regular dolby digital or DTS audio.

Edwin78 · 06-11-2007, 09:40 PM

whatever method you're using to connect the PS3, remember to set it up properly on the PS3 menu (ie. picture via component or HDMI, audio via optical or HDMI). Just read it from PS3 manual. Or if you're like me, just play around with the menu till you find it

GreenMotion · 06-11-2007, 10:01 PM

I myself use HDMI connected to the TV for Video; and have the optical output on the PS3 connected to my received for sound.

cawgijoe · 06-11-2007, 10:03 PM

If it's a Sony CRT, it's 1080i. Nothing wrong with 1080i.....many people cannot tell the difference between 1080i and p.

Give us the model of the TV and receiver and it will be easy to tell you the best method of connection.

For HDMI and other high quality cables, I suggest Monoprice.com. Super price, quality,service and value.

mtl007 · 06-11-2007, 09:14 PM

Hi, I don't know if the following is the best way but it works well for me.

I have Samsung plasma that have only one HDMI input. So I have one HD cable box that accepts and outputs HDMI and a PS3 that outputs HDMI. I bought myself a HDMI switcher that allows me to select between the two input source. (If you do not have a HD cable box that gives HDMI signal OR if your TV accepts two HDMI inputs, then this step is not required).

For my amp, I feed it through the optical output from the TV, so it will be syncronized with whatever HDMI input I have selected through the switcher. This alternative is dependent on having an audio out direct from your TV.

I noticed HUGE difference in terms of video quality between HDMI output versys component output, so I am not willing to accept that as an option.

Hope this helps.

06-11-2007, 08:59 PM	#1
leakbox Junior Member Member since:Jun 2007	PS3 Home Theater hook up All, Breaking my blu-ray "cherry" here, and it's probably been asked before, but.... My son has a PS3 that we want to use on occasion to play blu-ray discs. I am running a Denon amp/tuner, with a Sony Wega CRT monitor. Currently, the video signal to the TV either comes through our digital cable box, or the DVD player. The sound is connected through the Denon. I went out and picked up an HDMI cable, but if I hook that up from the PS3 to the amp, there's no way to get the signal to the TV. If I hook the cable up to the TV, I can get the video feed, but then the sound just comes out of the TV speakers. My amp and speakers have 6.1 surround capability. Should I return the HDMI and just get component cables, connecting the video to the TV and audio to the amp? Keep the cable and just use others to connect the PS3 to my amplifier? The HDMI is expensive, and will probably provide the best picture, but I don't want to end up buying more cables if it's not necessary. Any help would be appreciated, as the TV weighs over 300 pounds, and it's not simple to keep moving it for access to the back.... Thanks!

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06-11-2007, 09:07 PM	#3
leakbox Junior Member Member since:Jun 2007	I'll have to check when I get home; my Denon may actually DO that....but if so, then that means I need to buy another HDMI cable; one from the PS3 to the amp, and another from the amp to the TV.....

06-11-2007, 09:06 PM	#4
Edwin78 Member Member since:Mar 2007	Which Denon receiver do you have? If the receiver has HDMI input, there shouldn't be a problem connecting PS3 to receiver via HDMI. PS3 to receiver HDMI input, HDMI output from receiver to TV HDMI input. You should be able to see the picture on your TV and sound from your speakers.

06-11-2007, 09:08 PM	#5
Dadds Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:South NJ Blu-ray reviews:3	it sounds like you might need another HDMI wire. Connect the PS3 to a HDMI input on the receiver and another wire from the output on the receiver to the TV.

06-11-2007, 09:40 PM	#8
Edwin78 Member Member since:Mar 2007	whatever method you're using to connect the PS3, remember to set it up properly on the PS3 menu (ie. picture via component or HDMI, audio via optical or HDMI). Just read it from PS3 manual. Or if you're like me, just play around with the menu till you find it

06-11-2007, 10:01 PM	#9
GreenMotion Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:1064 Trading Score:10	I myself use HDMI connected to the TV for Video; and have the optical output on the PS3 connected to my received for sound.

06-11-2007, 10:03 PM	#10
cawgijoe Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Trading Score:1	If it's a Sony CRT, it's 1080i. Nothing wrong with 1080i.....many people cannot tell the difference between 1080i and p. Give us the model of the TV and receiver and it will be easy to tell you the best method of connection. For HDMI and other high quality cables, I suggest Monoprice.com. Super price, quality,service and value.

06-11-2007, 09:14 PM	#11
mtl007 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:51 Trading Score:10	Hi, I don't know if the following is the best way but it works well for me. I have Samsung plasma that have only one HDMI input. So I have one HD cable box that accepts and outputs HDMI and a PS3 that outputs HDMI. I bought myself a HDMI switcher that allows me to select between the two input source. (If you do not have a HD cable box that gives HDMI signal OR if your TV accepts two HDMI inputs, then this step is not required). For my amp, I feed it through the optical output from the TV, so it will be syncronized with whatever HDMI input I have selected through the switcher. This alternative is dependent on having an audio out direct from your TV. I noticed HUGE difference in terms of video quality between HDMI output versys component output, so I am not willing to accept that as an option. Hope this helps.

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