Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II audio hookup question....

[Laettner32]

Im getting ready to upgrade my receiver...my question is that the Yamaha Im getting has DDigital and ProLogic 2 capabilities that my old Technics didnt....what hook ups do I need for my consoles (all 3 current ones)....doesnt the xbox require a special little cable...where do I get it.....thanx for any help....

[thejake]

Re: Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II audio hookup question....

you need an optical digital cable. you will need one for each console. you may want to be sure your reciever has two optical inputs. the cables are not cheap by the way. when you are in dolby digital mode there should be some indicator on your reciever. i set mine to auto decide and if it recieves a digital signal it plays it that way. i cant speak about the game cube cause i never owned one. for the xbox you will have to get the advanced a/v pack to plug in the cable. for ps2 you just plug it in the back.

[thejake]

Re: Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II audio hookup question....

you need an optical digital cable. you will need one for each console. you may want to be sure your reciever has two optical inputs. the cables are not cheap by the way. when you are in dolby digital mode there should be some indicator on your reciever. i set mine to auto decide and if it recieves a digital signal it plays it that way. i cant speak about the game cube cause i never owned one. for the xbox you will have to get the advanced a/v pack to plug in the cable. for ps2 you just plug it in the back.

[BishamonX]

Re: Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II audio hookup question....

Yes, you will need an optical (toslink) cable for the PS2 and Xbox. For the GC, just hook up the analog outputs to the receiver and set the mode to PLII.

[BishamonX]

Re: Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II audio hookup question....

Yes, you will need an optical (toslink) cable for the PS2 and Xbox. For the GC, just hook up the analog outputs to the receiver and set the mode to PLII.

[mgoblue]

Re: Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II audio hookup question....

do you guys notice a difference? right now I'm just using the component video and audio, but was thinking of picking up the optical digital audio cable, because my reciever supports it, but if there's not much of a difference I won't bother

[mgoblue]

Re: Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II audio hookup question....

do you guys notice a difference? right now I'm just using the component video and audio, but was thinking of picking up the optical digital audio cable, because my reciever supports it, but if there's not much of a difference I won't bother

[Heelfan71]

Re: Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II audio hookup question....

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mgoblue said:
do you guys notice a difference? right now I'm just using the component video and audio, but was thinking of picking up the optical digital audio cable, because my reciever supports it, but if there's not much of a difference I won't bother

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yes, if you have surround sound speakers you should get the cable.

[Heelfan71]

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mgoblue said:
do you guys notice a difference? right now I'm just using the component video and audio, but was thinking of picking up the optical digital audio cable, because my reciever supports it, but if there's not much of a difference I won't bother

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yes, if you have surround sound speakers you should get the cable.

[BishamonX]

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mgoblue said:
do you guys notice a difference? right now I'm just using the component video and audio, but was thinking of picking up the optical digital audio cable, because my reciever supports it, but if there's not much of a difference I won't bother

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As Heelfan stated, if you have a surround setup, then get a cable. If you have the full 5.1 setup, then you will really enjoy an new dimension of your Xbox.

[BishamonX]

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mgoblue said:
do you guys notice a difference? right now I'm just using the component video and audio, but was thinking of picking up the optical digital audio cable, because my reciever supports it, but if there's not much of a difference I won't bother

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As Heelfan stated, if you have a surround setup, then get a cable. If you have the full 5.1 setup, then you will really enjoy an new dimension of your Xbox.

[mgoblue]

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BishamonX said:
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mgoblue said:
do you guys notice a difference? right now I'm just using the component video and audio, but was thinking of picking up the optical digital audio cable, because my reciever supports it, but if there's not much of a difference I won't bother

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As Heelfan stated, if you have a surround setup, then get a cable. If you have the full 5.1 setup, then you will really enjoy an new dimension of your Xbox.

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I picked the stuff up (needed the Xbox advanced av kit too) and it sounds just great. Playing Mechassault makes you feel almost like you're there. Such a big difference, thanks for pointing this out!

[mgoblue]

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BishamonX said:
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mgoblue said:
do you guys notice a difference? right now I'm just using the component video and audio, but was thinking of picking up the optical digital audio cable, because my reciever supports it, but if there's not much of a difference I won't bother

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As Heelfan stated, if you have a surround setup, then get a cable. If you have the full 5.1 setup, then you will really enjoy an new dimension of your Xbox.

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I picked the stuff up (needed the Xbox advanced av kit too) and it sounds just great. Playing Mechassault makes you feel almost like you're there. Such a big difference, thanks for pointing this out!

[toychri]

Re: Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II audio hookup question....

Damn mgoblue, I can't believe you had a DD5.1 receiver and were not using it. That's like having a Porche 911 Turbo and never getting out of 3rd gear.

It makes a huge difference, I can't even play games without a good sound setup anymore.

[toychri]

Re: Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II audio hookup question....

Damn mgoblue, I can't believe you had a DD5.1 receiver and were not using it. That's like having a Porche 911 Turbo and never getting out of 3rd gear.

It makes a huge difference, I can't even play games without a good sound setup anymore.