nOOb question about connecting PS 3 / TV / Sound System - Blu-ray Forum

fabi519 · 06-03-2008, 08:56 PM

Heya,
sorry for asking this question, I guess it has been asked already many times. I post it nevertheless in the hope to get a faster and more qualified answer (in confront to google it). Besides that I am pretty busy these days.

I apologies if it has been asked over 20 times before...

I finally got all my stuff together:

PS 3 40gb
Sony XBR4 52"
Onkyo 705

I have also a couple of hdmi cables (thanks to the tip of purchasing them at monorpice.com)

I hooked up the PS 3 with the TV with the hdmi cable.
I haven't hooked up the sound system yet, but will do it tomorrow (a friend is helping me because I have no clue about connecting sound system).

I thought that everything gets connected with everything with several hdmi cables.
But then I noticed that the PS 3 has only one hdmi port. Is that correct?

How do I connect the different systems with which cables?

If I conect the TV with the PS3 using the only hdmi port of the PS3, how I do I connect the PS3 then with the Onkyo system?

I guess I should also connect the Onkyo with the TV using an hdmi cable, is that right?

stockstar1138 · 06-03-2008, 08:58 PM

im not an expert on this, but im almost positive you run an hdmi cable from your ps3 to your receiver and then another hdmi cable from your receiver to your tv.

the receiver receives (hence the name receiver) the signal from the ps3 and sends it out to the tv and speakers.

Marine Mike · 06-03-2008, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fabi519

I guess I should also connect the Onkyo with the TV using an hdmi cable, is that right?

Yes but once you want to setup your receiver, connect PS3->Receiver->TV (HDMI)

Beta Man · 06-03-2008, 08:58 PM

O.K. HDMI carries Video AND Audio...so....

PS3 to RECEIVER, RECEIVER TO T.V....

That's it....

now... for the time being (until you connect speakers etc...)

just do PS3 to T.V. and Enjoy!

CptGreedle · 06-03-2008, 08:59 PM

Hook the PS3 to the AV Receiver (Onkyo) via HDMI.
Hook any other HD source (i.e. cable/sat) to the AV receiver via HDMI.
Hook any other sources to the AV Receiver with component/composite/S-video/etc.
THEN.. hook the AV Receiver to the HDTV via HDMI.

the ps3 (et al) will send the sound and video to the Onkyo via HDMI. It will decode the sound and play it and send the image to the TV.

HDMI supports BOTH sound and video in ONE cord.

SkullPhyre · 06-03-2008, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fabi519

Heya,
sorry for asking this question, I guess it has been asked already many times. I post it nevertheless in the hope to get a faster and more qualified answer (in confront to google it). Besides that I am pretty busy these days.

I apologies if it has been asked over 20 times before...

I finally got all my stuff together:

PS 3 40gb
Sony XBR4 52"
Onkyo 705

I have also a couple of hdmi cables (thanks to the tip of purchasing them at monorpice.com)

I hooked up the PS 3 with the TV with the hdmi cable.
I haven't hooked up the sound system yet, but will do it tomorrow (a friend is helping me because I have no clue about connecting sound system).

I thought that everything gets connected with everything with several hdmi cables.
But then I noticed that the PS 3 has only one hdmi port. Is that correct?

How do I connect the different systems with which cables?

If I conect the TV with the PS3 using the only hdmi port of the PS3, how I do I connect the PS3 then with the Onkyo system?

I guess I should also connect the Onkyo with the TV using an hdmi cable, is that right?

To make it short: Hook 1 hdmi cable from ps3 to your onkyo. 1 cable from your onkyo hdmi out to your main hdmi input on your tv. Do this all with all items unplugged. Hook up your speakers. Then turn on your tv and onkyo, run your setup then audessy, then set up your ps3. Put in a blu ray crank it up and sit back and enjoy. If you have any more questions post here or pm me. Good luck

fabi519 · 06-03-2008, 09:08 PM

Thanks a lot guys.

Honestly I couldn't wait, and already connected the PS 3 with the Sony two days ago.
I just wanted to see the pq, and my chin dropped down

I am buying blue rays like crazy lately (I am Legend, I Robot, National Treasure, 300, Troy, etc.), and haven't watched even one (I want to wait until EVERYTHING is connected to feel the full experience).

The Sony is attached to the Bell'o TV stand.

Link:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...igh_Gloss.html

It looks awesome, I only wished I could move the TV, but I couldn't find any TV mount stands at a reasonable price who could carry a 52" TV and do that.

As soon as everything is put together I am going to post some pics in the photo post.

Interesting btw, I wouldn't have thought of running the PS 3 cable to the Onkyo using it as a "middleman".

Thanks for the help, and if I should face any problems tomorrow evening I am going to post here again.
I really love this site!

caliblue15 · 06-03-2008, 09:12 PM

only problem with using it as a middleman is you do lose some quality, unless the Onkyo has a digital chip inside that would keep the signal.

The more times the signal runs through the something, the more opportunity for it to mess up.

CptGreedle · 06-03-2008, 09:22 PM

Most of these receivers use "passthrough" so that the quality of the image is not compromised.

un4gvn94538 · 06-03-2008, 09:24 PM

youll keep excellent pq going through the 705 first and keep the hd audio too. i also use component cables to tv for when i dont use the surround

SkullPhyre · 06-03-2008, 09:27 PM

Good luck. I am legend is awesome, Excellent audio track so is 300. Have fun.

06-03-2008, 08:56 PM	#1
fabi519 Member Member since:Mar 2008	nOOb question about connecting PS 3 / TV / Sound System Heya, sorry for asking this question, I guess it has been asked already many times. I post it nevertheless in the hope to get a faster and more qualified answer (in confront to google it). Besides that I am pretty busy these days. I apologies if it has been asked over 20 times before... I finally got all my stuff together: PS 3 40gb Sony XBR4 52" Onkyo 705 I have also a couple of hdmi cables (thanks to the tip of purchasing them at monorpice.com) I hooked up the PS 3 with the TV with the hdmi cable. I haven't hooked up the sound system yet, but will do it tomorrow (a friend is helping me because I have no clue about connecting sound system). I thought that everything gets connected with everything with several hdmi cables. But then I noticed that the PS 3 has only one hdmi port. Is that correct? How do I connect the different systems with which cables? If I conect the TV with the PS3 using the only hdmi port of the PS3, how I do I connect the PS3 then with the Onkyo system? I guess I should also connect the Onkyo with the TV using an hdmi cable, is that right?

06-03-2008, 08:59 PM	#5
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Hook the PS3 to the AV Receiver (Onkyo) via HDMI. Hook any other HD source (i.e. cable/sat) to the AV receiver via HDMI. Hook any other sources to the AV Receiver with component/composite/S-video/etc. THEN.. hook the AV Receiver to the HDTV via HDMI. the ps3 (et al) will send the sound and video to the Onkyo via HDMI. It will decode the sound and play it and send the image to the TV. HDMI supports BOTH sound and video in ONE cord. Last edited by CptGreedle; 06-03-2008 at 09:05 PM.

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06-03-2008, 08:58 PM	#2
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	im not an expert on this, but im almost positive you run an hdmi cable from your ps3 to your receiver and then another hdmi cable from your receiver to your tv. the receiver receives (hence the name receiver) the signal from the ps3 and sends it out to the tv and speakers.

06-03-2008, 08:58 PM	#4
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	O.K. HDMI carries Video AND Audio...so.... PS3 to RECEIVER, RECEIVER TO T.V.... That's it.... now... for the time being (until you connect speakers etc...) just do PS3 to T.V. and Enjoy!

06-03-2008, 09:08 PM	#7
fabi519 Member Member since:Mar 2008	Thanks a lot guys. Honestly I couldn't wait, and already connected the PS 3 with the Sony two days ago. I just wanted to see the pq, and my chin dropped down I am buying blue rays like crazy lately (I am Legend, I Robot, National Treasure, 300, Troy, etc.), and haven't watched even one (I want to wait until EVERYTHING is connected to feel the full experience). The Sony is attached to the Bell'o TV stand. Link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...igh_Gloss.html It looks awesome, I only wished I could move the TV, but I couldn't find any TV mount stands at a reasonable price who could carry a 52" TV and do that. As soon as everything is put together I am going to post some pics in the photo post. Interesting btw, I wouldn't have thought of running the PS 3 cable to the Onkyo using it as a "middleman". Thanks for the help, and if I should face any problems tomorrow evening I am going to post here again. I really love this site!

06-03-2008, 09:12 PM	#8
caliblue15 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	only problem with using it as a middleman is you do lose some quality, unless the Onkyo has a digital chip inside that would keep the signal. The more times the signal runs through the something, the more opportunity for it to mess up.

06-03-2008, 09:22 PM	#9
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Most of these receivers use "passthrough" so that the quality of the image is not compromised.

06-03-2008, 09:24 PM	#10
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	youll keep excellent pq going through the 705 first and keep the hd audio too. i also use component cables to tv for when i dont use the surround

06-03-2008, 09:27 PM	#11
SkullPhyre Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Portland, Oregon Blu-ray collection:184	Good luck. I am legend is awesome, Excellent audio track so is 300. Have fun.

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