Can you output PCM 7.1/5.1 and 1080p video via HDMI on PS3?

Question

I'm looking to get my first home cinema setup with some 7.1 speakers and and Onkyo TX-SR606 reciever. I'm a bit of a newbie at this so it might be a stupid question.

I just wanted to know if one HDMI cable from my PS3 to the reciever could output both 1080p video and PCM 7.1 sound or would you need two different cables. How simple is it to set up?

Thanks for any help.

Answer 1

Yes the PS3 will allow you the output digital audio in all formats up to 92 Hz The PS3 will not output the newer 184 Hz of the two new formats (HD DTS or DolbyHD).

So yes you will have great sounding audio from your PS3.

But for the newer formats you must use a player with the HD dts logo or dolby HD

Edit:

HDMI 3.1 has nothing to do with the ability of sending the 192 Hz digital signal of both dolbyHD and HD-DTS.

If that where the case you could walk into Cosco and buy that BD-301a unit Sony sales. And I've install plenty. They "ARE" HDMI 1.3 and DO NOT HAVE the ability to send the 192 Hz signal  of DolbyHD and or HD-DTS. (however it will allow you to play the newer formats at the 96 Hz level). Meaning you do not get the benefits of the 192 Hz signal.

Some people just have to know everything.  Not pointing fingers... OH Yes I'm Pointing fingers....

IT WAS----> Bang P<------ who stated this incorrectly.

Answer 2

Your receiver is compatible with HDMI switching, it means you can connect an HDMI 1.3a from PS3 to receiver to get audio ( 7.1 on new HD sound formats ) and video. You go to PS3 menu to set HD / DVD audio settings out Linear ( don't set bitstream ) and video display set HDMI out. When you play Blu-ray movies you can't see DTS-HD Master ligth up on receiver, only Multi channel 7.1 or 5.1. If you press display button on PS3 remote control you'll see DTS-HD Master on your TV screen.