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- Greg
I have an issue trying to install a PS3 to work with my Home Theater system. The components that make up the system are:
Sony DVP NC85H CD/DVD Player
Sony STR-DG800 A/V Receiver
Sony KDL 46-V2500 LCD TV
Xantech 789-44 Connecting Block (so remote can be aimed at TV, not behind and in the other room at A/V Receiver)
9 Bose speakers, 7 in-wall mounted and 2 powered subs
Scientific Atlanta cable box (Time Warner cable) Explorer 8240HDC (HD and DVR)
My TV is mounted over the fireplace in the corner of my living room. All the other A/V components are in a cabinet in the hall by the dining room - about 25 feet away. The house was pre-wired when it was built - about 3 years ago, and all components were installed by the builder. I have had no problems and love my setup - until now. I cannot get the PS3 to work with the HDMI input in the back of my stereo. I have read the owner's manual time and time again - but I must be missing something.
Here's how the wires are hooked up (best as I can tell) for the existing components:
Video box - HDMI cable running directly to TOP HDMI input of TV (there are 2)
Video box - Component cables running to back of A/V Receiver
DVD Player - Component cables running to back of A/V Receiver
Component cables running from back of A/V Receiver to TV
I have tried to get the PS3 to work using the HDMI output going to the HDMI input on the receiver. I followed explicit instructions using the Owner's Manual about reconfiguring the inputs to work as I need them to. Nothing works.
I was told by my local store to run Component cables from the PS3 to the A/V receiver. This won't work, as there are only 2 inputs in the back of the receiver. Plus, what do I have the HDMI for then?
For now, I'm playing using the Video 3 front inputs - the picture is not very good quality. What am I missing?
Fortunately, the Bluetooth controllers work well with the PS3 located in another room. I hope I have the same luck with the "motion" controller and the little gizmo that it needs to work with (the Sony Eye I believe). I know how the wires were run when the house was built - suffice to say they went around about 5 different corners and bends to get to the TV. Adding or changing the wires is NOT an option.
Any advice about what I need to change around is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Greg
Sony DVP NC85H CD/DVD Player
Sony STR-DG800 A/V Receiver
Sony KDL 46-V2500 LCD TV
Xantech 789-44 Connecting Block (so remote can be aimed at TV, not behind and in the other room at A/V Receiver)
9 Bose speakers, 7 in-wall mounted and 2 powered subs
Scientific Atlanta cable box (Time Warner cable) Explorer 8240HDC (HD and DVR)
My TV is mounted over the fireplace in the corner of my living room. All the other A/V components are in a cabinet in the hall by the dining room - about 25 feet away. The house was pre-wired when it was built - about 3 years ago, and all components were installed by the builder. I have had no problems and love my setup - until now. I cannot get the PS3 to work with the HDMI input in the back of my stereo. I have read the owner's manual time and time again - but I must be missing something.
Here's how the wires are hooked up (best as I can tell) for the existing components:
Video box - HDMI cable running directly to TOP HDMI input of TV (there are 2)
Video box - Component cables running to back of A/V Receiver
DVD Player - Component cables running to back of A/V Receiver
Component cables running from back of A/V Receiver to TV
I have tried to get the PS3 to work using the HDMI output going to the HDMI input on the receiver. I followed explicit instructions using the Owner's Manual about reconfiguring the inputs to work as I need them to. Nothing works.
I was told by my local store to run Component cables from the PS3 to the A/V receiver. This won't work, as there are only 2 inputs in the back of the receiver. Plus, what do I have the HDMI for then?
For now, I'm playing using the Video 3 front inputs - the picture is not very good quality. What am I missing?
Fortunately, the Bluetooth controllers work well with the PS3 located in another room. I hope I have the same luck with the "motion" controller and the little gizmo that it needs to work with (the Sony Eye I believe). I know how the wires were run when the house was built - suffice to say they went around about 5 different corners and bends to get to the TV. Adding or changing the wires is NOT an option.
Any advice about what I need to change around is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Greg