PCM only on Pioneer vsx 1325 from PS3 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

rookie8155 · 2011-02-21, 09:43 PM

Pioneer vsx 1325 shows only PCM when playing BD through PS3. Should I get some better receiver Yamaha? I will appreciate your help.

57 · 2011-02-21, 11:56 PM

I assume you have the older PS3, not the PS3 slim and that you're connected via HDMI to the AVR. The older PS3 cannot bistream Dolby TrueHD or DTS-MA to the AVR, so the decoding of these formats must be done in the PS3 and Multi-Channel PCM is then sent to the AVR. This is still lossless audio, with the decoding done in the PS3 and you'll never see Dolby TrueHD or DTS-MA displayed on the AVR from the older PS3.

This is discussed in the following FAQ on AVR features - the HDMI/HD audio section near the end.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=76082

Useful post: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741

rookie8155 · 2011-02-22, 12:32 PM

Thanks for your help. Yes, my PS3 is old one. So PCM is good then.

ScooterMcTavish · 2011-02-22, 04:08 PM

Yup, as 57 said, you are receiving lossless audio just via decoded PCM.

I have an old PS3 and it sounds great. FYI, while the film is playing, hit "Display" on the PS3 remote, and the display will show you what audio format the PS3 is decoding.

rookie8155 · 2011-02-22, 06:11 PM

Thanks ScooterMcTavish. Yes, I checked at and it displays the proper audio format.

rookie8155 · 2011-02-23, 11:02 PM

One more question on audio calibration. Where should place the micophone?
In the center or near the seating area? I am guessing it should be near we sit to watch TV. I will appreciate your help.

Tezster · 2011-02-23, 11:10 PM

The microphone should be placed in the seating area as close to ear level as possible. In essence, it's standing in place as your 'ear'.

57 · 2011-02-23, 11:50 PM

I suggest you read the Operating Manual section regarding MCACC. Some of these require several positions for the mic with the first being at your primary seating position.

rookie8155 · 2011-02-24, 06:37 AM

Thanks a lot for the suggestions.

2011-02-21, 09:43 PM	#1
rookie8155 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON. Posts: 98	PCM only on Pioneer vsx 1325 from PS3 Pioneer vsx 1325 shows only PCM when playing BD through PS3. Should I get some better receiver Yamaha? I will appreciate your help. Last edited by 57; 2011-02-21 at 11:59 PM. Reason: Post moved from Yamaha AVR thread since this is a Pioneer AVR

2011-02-21, 11:56 PM	#2
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,301	I assume you have the older PS3, not the PS3 slim and that you're connected via HDMI to the AVR. The older PS3 cannot bistream Dolby TrueHD or DTS-MA to the AVR, so the decoding of these formats must be done in the PS3 and Multi-Channel PCM is then sent to the AVR. This is still lossless audio, with the decoding done in the PS3 and you'll never see Dolby TrueHD or DTS-MA displayed on the AVR from the older PS3. This is discussed in the following FAQ on AVR features - the HDMI/HD audio section near the end. http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=76082 Useful post: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741 __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2011-02-22, 04:08 PM	#4
ScooterMcTavish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunny Manitoba Posts: 375	Yup, as 57 said, you are receiving lossless audio just via decoded PCM. I have an old PS3 and it sounds great. FYI, while the film is playing, hit "Display" on the PS3 remote, and the display will show you what audio format the PS3 is decoding. __________________ H/K AVR 1600, SD RTS-P100, Mission 670i, Paradigm C-200, CV Sub-120, Shaw Direct 630, LG 50" Plasma, PS2, PS3

2011-02-23, 11:10 PM	#7
Tezster Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mississauga Posts: 1,984	The microphone should be placed in the seating area as close to ear level as possible. In essence, it's standing in place as your 'ear'. __________________ My Living Room HT setup

2011-02-23, 11:50 PM	#8
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,301	I suggest you read the Operating Manual section regarding MCACC. Some of these require several positions for the mic with the first being at your primary seating position. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2011-02-22, 12:32 PM	#3
rookie8155 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON. Posts: 98	Thanks for your help. Yes, my PS3 is old one. So PCM is good then.

2011-02-22, 06:11 PM	#5
rookie8155 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON. Posts: 98	Thanks ScooterMcTavish. Yes, I checked at and it displays the proper audio format.

2011-02-23, 11:02 PM	#6
rookie8155 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON. Posts: 98	One more question on audio calibration. Where should place the micophone? In the center or near the seating area? I am guessing it should be near we sit to watch TV. I will appreciate your help.

2011-02-24, 06:37 AM	#9
rookie8155 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON. Posts: 98	Thanks a lot for the suggestions.

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