PS3 - HDMI video and SPDIF audio - possible? - Blu-ray Forum

phloyd · 01-05-2007, 06:47 AM

Hi guys,

Has anyone got a set up working with the video going over HDMI and the audio going over Optical SPDIF?

The manual implies that if HDMI is used, it is used for both and so far it seems that this is the case

I have an urgent application and would prefer to not have to buy an HDMI receiver just to have sound.

Any pointers appreciated!

Cheers!

PhQTwo · 01-05-2007, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by phloyd

Hi guys,

Has anyone got a set up working with the video going over HDMI and the audio going over Optical SPDIF?

The manual implies that if HDMI is used, it is used for both and so far it seems that this is the case

I have an urgent application and would prefer to not have to buy an HDMI receiver just to have sound.

Any pointers appreciated!

Cheers!

Yes it is possible. You just have to go to the Audio settings in the System menu. Here you will select Optical, if you were using HDMI when you set up the PS3, the audio is automatically set to go over HDMI. There is one disadvantage though for using optical. Optical can only be used with 5.1 channel sound. Also if you want uncompressesed audio I believe this is only over HDMI as well. If you want 7.1 you have to use HDMI and thus have a HDMI capable receiver. Good Luck!

phloyd · 01-05-2007, 04:57 PM

Thanks I will check it out.

Kenshiro · 01-06-2007, 06:46 AM

Not only is this possible, its how the majority of PS3 owners are getting audio until HDMI receivers come down in price.

phloyd · 01-06-2007, 07:25 AM

That was what I expected. I also expected to see the options under 'BD playback' or at least a pointer in the manual in the connections section

In any case, it is working as needed now - thanks!

01-05-2007, 06:47 AM	#1
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	PS3 - HDMI video and SPDIF audio - possible? Hi guys, Has anyone got a set up working with the video going over HDMI and the audio going over Optical SPDIF? The manual implies that if HDMI is used, it is used for both and so far it seems that this is the case I have an urgent application and would prefer to not have to buy an HDMI receiver just to have sound. Any pointers appreciated! Cheers!

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01-05-2007, 04:57 PM	#3
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	Thanks I will check it out.

01-06-2007, 06:46 AM	#4
Kenshiro Active Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ft Lauderdale, FL Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:62 DVD collection:10	Not only is this possible, its how the majority of PS3 owners are getting audio until HDMI receivers come down in price.

01-06-2007, 07:25 AM	#5
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	That was what I expected. I also expected to see the options under 'BD playback' or at least a pointer in the manual in the connections section In any case, it is working as needed now - thanks!

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