Hi
I've recently upgraded my TV to a Sony KDL46Z4500. I've stuck with my Pioneer VSX-D2011 amp, which is getting a bit old now - especially as it doesn't have any HDMI inputs, and is limited to only two digital optical inputs. I've got three devices I want to run into the amp - my V+ set-top box, an Xbox360 and a PS3.
I thought I'd got around my lack of connectivity options - I could run both the V+ box and the PS3 via HDMI into the TV, then use the optical digital out of the tv to plug into one of my two optical inputs on the amp. The Xbox could use the other (its one of the original units so doesn't have HDMI, just component).
That works OK insofar as I get audio - but seemingly only stereo. The amp does indicate it is getting a digital signal feed, but I only have options for Dolby Pro Logic, not the Dolby Digital or DTS I should be getting. I've checked settings on both the PS3 and the V+ box and all would seem to be OK. If I use the optical out on the PS3 to plug directly in to the amp it all works great and I do get proper digital audio. Which would seem to suggest it's something going wrong between the TV and the amp......
I'll confess, I'm using a pretty cheap HDMI cable for the connection between the PS3 and the TV so I'd be content if this is the problem as it's easily fixed. I'd certainly feel happier in ordering some more expensive cables if someone could confirm that this might be the root cause.
If not, does anyone else have any ideas on what could be causing the issue? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I've recently upgraded my TV to a Sony KDL46Z4500. I've stuck with my Pioneer VSX-D2011 amp, which is getting a bit old now - especially as it doesn't have any HDMI inputs, and is limited to only two digital optical inputs. I've got three devices I want to run into the amp - my V+ set-top box, an Xbox360 and a PS3.
I thought I'd got around my lack of connectivity options - I could run both the V+ box and the PS3 via HDMI into the TV, then use the optical digital out of the tv to plug into one of my two optical inputs on the amp. The Xbox could use the other (its one of the original units so doesn't have HDMI, just component).
That works OK insofar as I get audio - but seemingly only stereo. The amp does indicate it is getting a digital signal feed, but I only have options for Dolby Pro Logic, not the Dolby Digital or DTS I should be getting. I've checked settings on both the PS3 and the V+ box and all would seem to be OK. If I use the optical out on the PS3 to plug directly in to the amp it all works great and I do get proper digital audio. Which would seem to suggest it's something going wrong between the TV and the amp......
I'll confess, I'm using a pretty cheap HDMI cable for the connection between the PS3 and the TV so I'd be content if this is the problem as it's easily fixed. I'd certainly feel happier in ordering some more expensive cables if someone could confirm that this might be the root cause.
If not, does anyone else have any ideas on what could be causing the issue? Any help would be greatly appreciated.