Problem connecting PS3 to my receiver

[ehh]

I have a pretty basic Sony receiver, about four years old. Anyway, I have the PS3 HDMI running straight to the TV and the red/white audio running to an input in the receiver.

However, the sound is extremely faint and quiet even when I max out the receiver volume. I have a Wii, cable box and even hooked up my Zune to the same input on the receiver and the volume is fine. I checked that the A/V cables are plugged all the way into the back of the PS3.

I'm at a loss right now, can't figure out why it won't work correctly. Any ideas?

[23]

Re: Problem connecting PS3 to my receiver

cables suck?

try different ones

[ehh]

Re: Problem connecting PS3 to my receiver

That involves spending money, boooo!

[23]

Re: Problem connecting PS3 to my receiver

So does dealing with electronics

[fishepa]

Re: Problem connecting PS3 to my receiver

I have a pretty basic Sony receiver, about four years old. Anyway, I have the PS3 HDMI running straight to the TV and the red/white audio running to an input in the receiver.

However, the sound is extremely faint and quiet even when I max out the receiver volume. I have a Wii, cable box and even hooked up my Zune to the same input on the receiver and the volume is fine. I checked that the A/V cables are plugged all the way into the back of the PS3.

I'm at a loss right now, can't figure out why it won't work correctly. Any ideas?

What are your settings in the audio section of the PS3? You will need to disable the HDMI audio.

[Heelfan71]

Re: Problem connecting PS3 to my receiver

yeah, it is something in your audio settings on the ps3 that is causing this. Audio is probably set to HDMI and needs to be changed. You will only get 2.0 sound though.

[ehh]

Re: Problem connecting PS3 to my receiver

Thanks, I'll check it out and see what happens.

[ehh]

Re: Problem connecting PS3 to my receiver

That worked like a charm, thanks for the help.

[fishepa]

Re: Problem connecting PS3 to my receiver

That worked like a charm, thanks for the help.

No problem, glad to help.

[aukevin]

Re: Problem connecting PS3 to my receiver

That involves spending money, boooo!

come on ehh, spend the $5 and at least get an optical audio cable.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: Problem connecting PS3 to my receiver

come on ehh, spend the $5 and at least get an optical audio cable.

Co-sign. If your receiver has a optical audio input it will be way way better than your current setup.

[23]

Re: Problem connecting PS3 to my receiver

Yep, thats the same thing I do... couldn't be happier

[mgoblue]

Re: Problem connecting PS3 to my receiver

Me too...I didn't want to pony up the cash for a full HDMI switching receiver, so I just feed all the opticals into it and it works out great.

[ehh]

Re: Problem connecting PS3 to my receiver

Co-sign. If your receiver has a optical audio input it will be way way better than your current setup.

I just checked, no dice on the optical audio. Oh well, I'll upgrade receivers at some point down the line.