PCM 5.1 by Sony BDP-S300 on older receiver - Blu-ray Forum

Rick1984 · 08-12-2008, 01:15 AM

Hello guys,

After reading allot of review's off Blu ray movies here and after watching loads of HD trailers, 3 weeks ago, i decided to buy a Blu Ray player (Sony BDP-S300).

And i dont regret it! stunning quality, simply amazing. And im "affraid" im nailed on it now. Looking for a new TV and a nice receiver. But that will take some weeks.

Thing is, at the moment im using a couple years old 5.1 Sony receiver: Sony STR-DE597, Is it possible to listen to 5.1 PCM over analoge on it?
I would like to get better audio quality then my current 5.1 DD, till i got my new equipment.

Is this possible? by just connecting my sony player on my receiver over analoge? or will i just get 2.1, and will my receiver make dolby 5.1 of it?

Looking foward to an answer, and keep up the good work on this website, i enjoy visiting it.

Hugs

crackinhedz · 08-12-2008, 01:34 AM

Yes.

Driver_King · 08-12-2008, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Yes.

Precisely.

Rick1984 · 08-12-2008, 12:24 PM

Thanks guys, gonna get me some RCA cables later then and fix it

Still using DD 5.1 playback atm, cant wait to hear PCM 5.1

Driver_King · 08-12-2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick1984

Still using DD 5.1 playback atm, cant wait to hear PCM 5.1

Get Black Hawk Down. That should be the first movie you watch with PCM 5.1. Then watch Cars. Tell us how you feel about PCM after you watch BHD. You can crank it if you're really wanting to be impressed (not saying lower volumes aren't impressive, especially with PCM and other HD codecs...)

Rick1984 · 08-12-2008, 05:41 PM

I will keep an eye on Black Hawk Down, ill try 300 for now, heared the soundtrack on 300 is awesome with PCM 5.1

Cars is allready in my collection, i will try it for sure and let you know

Rick1984 · 08-12-2008, 06:25 PM

1 more thing, excuse me if its a dumb question, but its all kinda new for me :x

If a Blu Ray movie doesnt include a PCM 5.1 track, but only a True HD (which i cant play with Sony BDP-S300 and old receiver) and a DD 5.1 track, i do need to use the DD 5.1 track right?

And will this play over the 5.1 analoge, like my PCM does? or should i stick there with my optical or coax cable?

Thanks in advance

Driver_King · 08-12-2008, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick1984

1 more thing, excuse me if its a dumb question, but its all kinda new for me :x

If a Blu Ray movie doesnt include a PCM 5.1 track, but only a True HD (which i cant play with Sony BDP-S300 and old receiver) and a DD 5.1 track, i do need to use the DD 5.1 track right?

Correct.

And will this play over the 5.1 analoge, like my PCM does? or should i stick there with my optical or coax cable?

It should.

Thanks in advance

Does that help?

Rick1984 · 08-12-2008, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver_King

Does that help?

Yes, for sure..
Thanks mate, i can get rid of my optical then

Driver_King · 08-12-2008, 06:46 PM

Put it in a zip-lock bag and put it somewhere where it can be easily found (or lost if you're like that) just in case you need it (or not.)

Rick1984 · 08-13-2008, 02:42 PM

Ill do that, still on vacation.. so i cant try the PCM out atm, but i will as soon as im home

08-12-2008, 01:15 AM	#1
Rick1984 Junior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:The Netherlands	PCM 5.1 by Sony BDP-S300 on older receiver Hello guys, After reading allot of review's off Blu ray movies here and after watching loads of HD trailers, 3 weeks ago, i decided to buy a Blu Ray player (Sony BDP-S300). And i dont regret it! stunning quality, simply amazing. And im "affraid" im nailed on it now. Looking for a new TV and a nice receiver. But that will take some weeks. Thing is, at the moment im using a couple years old 5.1 Sony receiver: Sony STR-DE597, Is it possible to listen to 5.1 PCM over analoge on it? I would like to get better audio quality then my current 5.1 DD, till i got my new equipment. Is this possible? by just connecting my sony player on my receiver over analoge? or will i just get 2.1, and will my receiver make dolby 5.1 of it? Looking foward to an answer, and keep up the good work on this website, i enjoy visiting it. Hugs

08-12-2008, 05:41 PM	#6
Rick1984 Junior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:The Netherlands	I will keep an eye on Black Hawk Down, ill try 300 for now, heared the soundtrack on 300 is awesome with PCM 5.1 Cars is allready in my collection, i will try it for sure and let you know Last edited by Rick1984; 08-12-2008 at 05:45 PM.

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08-12-2008, 01:34 AM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Yes.

08-12-2008, 12:24 PM	#4
Rick1984 Junior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:The Netherlands	Thanks guys, gonna get me some RCA cables later then and fix it Still using DD 5.1 playback atm, cant wait to hear PCM 5.1

08-12-2008, 06:25 PM	#7
Rick1984 Junior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:The Netherlands	1 more thing, excuse me if its a dumb question, but its all kinda new for me :x If a Blu Ray movie doesnt include a PCM 5.1 track, but only a True HD (which i cant play with Sony BDP-S300 and old receiver) and a DD 5.1 track, i do need to use the DD 5.1 track right? And will this play over the 5.1 analoge, like my PCM does? or should i stick there with my optical or coax cable? Thanks in advance

08-12-2008, 06:46 PM	#10
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Put it in a zip-lock bag and put it somewhere where it can be easily found (or lost if you're like that) just in case you need it (or not.)

08-13-2008, 02:42 PM	#11
Rick1984 Junior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:The Netherlands	Ill do that, still on vacation.. so i cant try the PCM out atm, but i will as soon as im home

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