BDP-S550 Setup with my receiver

[Infinite_Reality]

I just got the BDP-S550 and I’m liking it so far, but I want to make sure I have everything setup correctly. My receiver is a Sony STR-DE997, which doesn't do any HD decoding, so I'm relying on my player for that.


Here's what I've done on my player:

Audio Output Priority: Multi Channel Analog

BD Audio Setting: Direct

Audio TT: Off

Dolby Digital: Downmix PCM

DTS: Downmix PCM

Audio DRC: Wide Range


On my receiver, the only thing I can see to do is select Multi CH In/Direct.

I've never used analog for surround sound before, so I'm defiantly ignorant. I've noticed I have to turn up the volume when using analog vs optical. Is there any way to know if what I'm hearing is Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD or just louder volume because I've had to crank up my receiver?

Thank you for any help anyone can provide.