Surround Sound Setup Help

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couldnt really find what i was looking for,

i just wondered how to setup the surround sound in GT5: P

i have a DVD player that has surround sound but i can also change it to 'TV' mode which takes sound coming from the TV.

if i set it to this i cant hear the rears.

its connected this way

PS3 > HDMI cable > TV

TV > SCART > DVD Player set on surround mode..

i have a 5.1 creative setup for the PC, and that just uses 3.5mm jack does that help?

i cant see no audio output direct from PS3
 
Hi,

You need to assign the optical audio output under the Audio settings preferences in the PS3 menu and allow multichannel streams. Can’t be done on the fly so you will need to quit the game.

You will also need the appropriate decoder with optical input.
 
does the ps3 support optical out?

ive just found it,

so all i need is a dvd player with optical input and the lead..

would it work optical output from ps3 to tv, then tv scart to dvd player?
 
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just had a look and my DVD player doesnt have optical.. oh dear.. im gunn ahev to get one now..

any reccomendations?
 
yea you could but the dvd doesnt have optical..

it does however have co-axial . so can i get a optical to co-axial lead?
 
 
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Just a little caution here. To my knowledge, dvd players digital audio connections are for output purpose only. Make sure you can access a multichannel decoder input.
 
well i have the TV going to AUX on the DVD player so i assume that it will work.

I think i have what i need.

L67BA optical Lead - £9.99
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To

L74BA Optical -> phono convertor - £15.99
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To

L23BA 1Male -> 2Male Phono Lead - 5.99
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I’m afraid this set-up won’t work.

chrisr1984
L23BA 1Male -> 2Male Phono Lead - 5.99
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Unfortunately, this is an analogue audio y splitter. It will not help you.


chrisr1984
well i have the TV going to AUX on the DVD player so i assume that it will work.
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You need a digital input (single coax and or optical). Make sure your AUX input isn't stereo analogue only (red and white cinch).
 
looking at it i would say that it is red and white on the back.

would i be better doing this instead of that lead?

Optical to converter as above then..

to

Splitter
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to

2x Phono -> 2x Phone
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to aux on DVD player
(on dvd player it says 'Audio In' with red and white phono female connections)
 
Since it lacks adequate analogue outputs, getting 5.1 multichannel out of the PS3 can only be achieved via:

1- HDMI connection to HDMI Home Theater amplifiers or decoders
2- Optical output.

There is no cable I can think of that will transform digital 5.1 audio (provided by the optical output on the Playstation) into analogue 5.1 audio.

You could get 2 channels analogue audio output if you select the “AV connector” setting, but that will disable the HDMI connection.

Sorry to say, but unless your Logitech speaker kit has a Digital Input and 5.1 multichannel decoder you want be able to get it.

As an alternative, you could check the back of your TV set for a stereo analogue output and hook it to your analogue AUX input.
 
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i think im just going to buy a new home cinema system that has 5.1, optical input and a dvd player

any reccomendations?
 
Buy a separate home theater amplifier instead of those so called home theater systems, that way you can upgrade the system piece by piece.

Where do you need the DVD player for, you got PS3 what scales the dvd's better than most of those integrated systems
 
chrisr1984
i think im just going to buy a new home cinema system that has 5.1, optical input and a dvd player

any reccomendations?
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I recently got a Logitech Z-5500, Would reccomend it. Plenty enough for gaming, COD4 and Drakes fortune sound great, along with GT5P, and Blu-rays and DVD'd sound great in DD too. 👍
 
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MMORacing
Buy a separate home theater amplifier instead of those so called home theater systems, that way you can upgrade the system piece by piece.

Where do you need the DVD player for, you got PS3 what scales the dvd's better than most of those integrated systems
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+1

Sometimes, a well mastered DVD upscaled trough the PS3 makes me wonder what an average Bluray title adds.

As for recommendations, there are way to many factors in line: wallet,wife,neighbours...

Maybe you could check the GTP Electronics and Home theatre threads for better advice.
 
Hi, all I can offer you is that the PS3 is a damn good DVD player, going on money, value, sound, looks and all the technical bla bla, LOGITECH Z5500. Makes your ears bleed and gives you goose bumps like golf balls lol. And neighbour friendly on the low volume side. But when the neighbours are out, CRANK IT UP they'll hear it in the next village. :nervous: :) 👍 👍 :)
 
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GTP_awd208
Hi,all I can offer you is that the PS3 is a damn good DVD player,going on money value,sound, looks and all the technical bla bla,LOGITECH Z5500.Makes your ears bleed and gives you goose bumps like golf balls lol.And neighbour friendly on the low volume side.But when the neighbours are out,CRANK IT UP they'll hear it in the next village. :nervous::)👍👍:)
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Just plug the PS3's optical right into your 5.1 surround unit, and turn your TV speakers off. Your PS3 should be putting out an optical output on defualt, but if not, just go to your PS3's system settings and turn it on in the sound/speakers setting. Then just turn your Surround Sound system to optical in, and TV on HDMI.

PM me if you want this fixed quickly and correctly.
 
Hey guys i need some help too, Sorry if it seems blatent i dont have a clue about surround sound, Anyways im getting my PS3 back this week from Courier and here at the house there is a 5.1 Sony Surround Sound which is plugged into a Sony DVD Player which is plugged into the Sony Bravia TV via HDMI, How do i hook up my PS3 to the Surround Sound? Do i need to plug something on the back of the PS3 to the DVD Player like do i put my HDMI Cable for my PS3 into the DVD Player or what? Thanks any help would be great! :)
 
MMORacing
Buy a separate home theater amplifier instead of those so called home theater systems, that way you can upgrade the system piece by piece.

Where do you need the DVD player for, you got PS3 what scales the dvd's better than most of those integrated systems
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+1...
i have the ps3 connected to fullhd tv via HDMI
the ps3 in connected to amplifier(5.1) via optical cable...
thats all you need,watch my dvd/blue ray movies via ps3 and offcourse games,and also use the ps3 as multi media system as it is also connected to my pc....

it is not cheap,but its so fantasticly rewarding that it whas money well spend:)👍....

spyrrari.
 
spyrrari
+1...
i have the ps3 connected to fullhd tv via HDMI
the ps3 in connected to amplifier(5.1) via optical cable...
thats all you need,watch my dvd/blue ray movies via ps3 and offcourse games,and also use the ps3 as multi media system as it is also connected to my pc....

it is not cheap,but its so fantasticly rewarding that it whas money well spend:)👍....

spyrrari.
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True... Next in line of upgrading is the amp, i want 7.1 with HDMI so i get Dolby True HD sound...
Friend bought the Onkyo 6xx "something" and the sound is awesome.
 
GTP_hyperuk
I recently got a Logitech Z-5500, Would reccomend it. Plenty enough for gaming, COD4 and Drakes fortune sound great, along with GT5P, and Blu-rays and DVD'd sound great in DD too. 👍
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Totally agree with you there, you really can't go wrong with the Logitech Z-5500 👍
 
zippyuk
Totally agree with you there, you really can't go wrong with the Logitech Z-5500 👍
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👍 For £189 delivered next day including optical lead, It's the bargain of the year. Pefect for my small room. :)
 
Marky264
Hey guys i need some help too, Sorry if it seems blatent i dont have a clue about surround sound, Anyways im getting my PS3 back this week from Courier and here at the house there is a 5.1 Sony Surround Sound which is plugged into a Sony DVD Player which is plugged into the Sony Bravia TV via HDMI, How do i hook up my PS3 to the Surround Sound? Do i need to plug something on the back of the PS3 to the DVD Player like do i put my HDMI Cable for my PS3 into the DVD Player or what? Thanks any help would be great! :)
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Use an HDMI cable to hook up your PS3 to the TV. That takes care of the video.
For Audio, have have at least one option. Use an optical digital cable (this carries audio only) from your PS3 and connect to your 5.1 sound system.
HDMI also carries digital audio signals.
So, your second audio option is let HDMI cable take video AND audio to the TV, then, use optical digital cable to connect optical output from TV to optical input on surround sound system... no worries?

ps: forget about the dvd player, its not involved in setting up your PS3.
 
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ripping_silk
Use an HDMI cable to hook up your PS3 to the TV. That takes care of the video.
For Audio, have have at least one option. Use an optical digital cable (this carries audio only) from your PS3 and connect to your 5.1 sound system.
HDMI also carries digital audio signals.
So, your second audio option is let HDMI cable take video AND audio to the TV, then, use optical digital cable to connect optical output from TV to optical input on surround sound system... no worries?

ps: forget about the dvd player, its not involved in setting up your PS3.
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Okay kwl thanks for explaining :) so would HDMI Audio & Video be best i would imagine? gunna pop to shop tomorrow to buy an Optical Digital Cable, How does the TV or PS3 Detect the Cable? cheers again ;)
 
Last week, I bought a Home Cinema System from Sony (AV Receiver with 3 HDMI-in, 1 HDMI-out) I had to buy 2 additional HDMI cables, 'cause those seems to be never included in a package.. But then, I was ready to hook the system up:

PS3 via HDMI into AV Receiver
DVD Player (Toshiba Codefree with 1080p upscaling) via HDMI to AV Receiver

AV-Receiver via HDMI to TV

In my opinion, this is the easiest way to set up a Home Cinema System because only one kind of cable is used (HDMI)
 

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