Quick question about Sony DAV-DZ280

DARRYN6828 · 05-08-2009, 14:33

Yes i know the dz260 is better but they are like rocking horse poo,

Any way i know i cant connect it straight to my PS3 but if my Sony Bravia TV is connected to it and my PS3 is connected to the TV will i at not not least get pro logic? I also have a Sky HD box so will i get pro logic with that?

And i get only 5.1 through actual sony dvd player dont i?

Deacon1972 · 05-08-2009, 19:59

Briefly looking at the specs the 280 only has a pair of audio inputs on the front (phonos), so if your TV has a set of audio outputs you will be able to connect the two together, this should give you DPL from Sky/PS3.

Personally I'd go for an entry model amp and a set of speakers, you already have a DVD player in the PS3, this way you will get DD5.1 from Sky and DD5.1/DTS from the PS3.

This would be a much better way to go, unless you have a collection of R1 dvd's which will not play on the PS3, but then you can pick up a pretty cheap player from numerous places which will already be region modded or can be from a remote hack.

The amps below are under £200

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...ama-rxv365-blk

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...ky-txsr307-blk

You can even pick up an amp that delivers HD audio from Bluray for £229.

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...y-strdg820-blk

Add some speakers and you'll be up and running in no time - money much better spent IMO.

Speaker packages start from £80....

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...10/yama-nsp110

DARRYN6828 · 06-08-2009, 08:15

Cheers Deacon,

Will deffo go down that route.

That first Yamaha seperate has only 2 hdmi connections. Would i not need 3 to include my tv???? Or is it just 1 for the sky hd box and the other for ps3?

Deacon1972 · 06-08-2009, 09:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by DARRYN6828

Cheers Deacon,

Will deffo go down that route.

That first Yamaha seperate has only 2 hdmi connections. Would i not need 3 to include my tv???? Or is it just 1 for the sky hd box and the other for ps3?

It has x2 HDMI inputs and x1 output.

If you want the amp to switch video sources connections would be....

Sky/PS3 HDMI -> Amp HDMI
Amp HDMI -> TV HDMI

Sky/PS3 Optical -> Amp Optical

If you just want the amp to provide the audio only the optical connections are needed.

DARRYN6828 · 06-08-2009, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deacon1972

It has x2 HDMI inputs and x1 output.

If you want the amp to switch video sources connections would be....

Sky/PS3 HDMI -> Amp HDMI
Amp HDMI -> TV HDMI

Sky/PS3 Optical -> Amp Optical

If you just want the amp to provide the audio only the optical connections are needed.

Sorry for being thick but the 2 hdmi inputs would be from the ps3 and sky hd, and the output hdmi to the tv?

Then i'd need 2 opitical cables for the ps3 and sky hd box yes?

Deacon1972 · 06-08-2009, 15:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by DARRYN6828

Sorry for being thick but the 2 hdmi inputs would be from the ps3 and sky hd, and the output hdmi to the tv?

Correct.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DARRYN6828

Then i'd need 2 opitical cables for the ps3 and sky hd box yes?

Also correct.

If you have any problems connecting/setting up just give us a shout.

DARRYN6828 · 06-08-2009, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deacon1972

Correct.
Also correct.

If you have any problems connecting/setting up just give us a shout.

Thanks for your help!

DARRYN6828 · 10-08-2009, 09:47

Went to ETS on saturday and they showed me the Yamaha RX-V365. It sounded pretty good for an entry level system.

But they did say that i wouldnt need any optical cables because the hdmi cables will carry the 5.1 surround, so all i need are 3 hdmi cables. I've read elsewhere that i do need optical cables for this system to carry 5.1

So do i or dont i need opticals?

Deacon1972 · 10-08-2009, 10:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by DARRYN6828

Went to ETS on saturday and they showed me the Yamaha RX-V365. It sounded pretty good for an entry level system.

But they did say that i wouldnt need any optical cables because the hdmi cables will carry the 5.1 surround, so all i need are 3 hdmi cables. I've read elsewhere that i do need optical cables for this system to carry 5.1

So do i or dont i need opticals?

You will need optical cables as the 365 does not carry audio over HDMI - it just switches the video.

05-08-2009, 14:33	#1
DARRYN6828 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Penryn, Cornwall Posts: 25	Quick question about Sony DAV-DZ280 Yes i know the dz260 is better but they are like rocking horse poo, Any way i know i cant connect it straight to my PS3 but if my Sony Bravia TV is connected to it and my PS3 is connected to the TV will i at not not least get pro logic? I also have a Sky HD box so will i get pro logic with that? And i get only 5.1 through actual sony dvd player dont i?

05-08-2009, 19:59	#2
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	Briefly looking at the specs the 280 only has a pair of audio inputs on the front (phonos), so if your TV has a set of audio outputs you will be able to connect the two together, this should give you DPL from Sky/PS3. Personally I'd go for an entry model amp and a set of speakers, you already have a DVD player in the PS3, this way you will get DD5.1 from Sky and DD5.1/DTS from the PS3. This would be a much better way to go, unless you have a collection of R1 dvd's which will not play on the PS3, but then you can pick up a pretty cheap player from numerous places which will already be region modded or can be from a remote hack. The amps below are under £200 http://www.richersounds.com/product/...ama-rxv365-blk http://www.richersounds.com/product/...ky-txsr307-blk You can even pick up an amp that delivers HD audio from Bluray for £229. http://www.richersounds.com/product/...y-strdg820-blk Add some speakers and you'll be up and running in no time - money much better spent IMO. Speaker packages start from £80.... http://www.richersounds.com/product/...10/yama-nsp110

06-08-2009, 08:15	#3
DARRYN6828 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Penryn, Cornwall Posts: 25	Cheers Deacon, Will deffo go down that route. That first Yamaha seperate has only 2 hdmi connections. Would i not need 3 to include my tv???? Or is it just 1 for the sky hd box and the other for ps3?

06-08-2009, 09:48	#4
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	Quote: Originally Posted by DARRYN6828 Cheers Deacon, Will deffo go down that route. That first Yamaha seperate has only 2 hdmi connections. Would i not need 3 to include my tv???? Or is it just 1 for the sky hd box and the other for ps3? It has x2 HDMI inputs and x1 output. If you want the amp to switch video sources connections would be.... Sky/PS3 HDMI -> Amp HDMI Amp HDMI -> TV HDMI Sky/PS3 Optical -> Amp Optical If you just want the amp to provide the audio only the optical connections are needed.

06-08-2009, 14:14	#5
DARRYN6828 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Penryn, Cornwall Posts: 25	Quote: Originally Posted by Deacon1972 It has x2 HDMI inputs and x1 output. If you want the amp to switch video sources connections would be.... Sky/PS3 HDMI -> Amp HDMI Amp HDMI -> TV HDMI Sky/PS3 Optical -> Amp Optical If you just want the amp to provide the audio only the optical connections are needed. Sorry for being thick but the 2 hdmi inputs would be from the ps3 and sky hd, and the output hdmi to the tv? Then i'd need 2 opitical cables for the ps3 and sky hd box yes?

06-08-2009, 15:49	#6
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	Quote: Originally Posted by DARRYN6828 Sorry for being thick but the 2 hdmi inputs would be from the ps3 and sky hd, and the output hdmi to the tv? Correct. Quote: Originally Posted by DARRYN6828 Then i'd need 2 opitical cables for the ps3 and sky hd box yes? Also correct. If you have any problems connecting/setting up just give us a shout.

06-08-2009, 16:22	#7
DARRYN6828 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Penryn, Cornwall Posts: 25	Quote: Originally Posted by Deacon1972 Correct. Also correct. If you have any problems connecting/setting up just give us a shout. Thanks for your help!

10-08-2009, 09:47	#8
DARRYN6828 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Penryn, Cornwall Posts: 25	Went to ETS on saturday and they showed me the Yamaha RX-V365. It sounded pretty good for an entry level system. But they did say that i wouldnt need any optical cables because the hdmi cables will carry the 5.1 surround, so all i need are 3 hdmi cables. I've read elsewhere that i do need optical cables for this system to carry 5.1 So do i or dont i need opticals?

10-08-2009, 10:48	#9
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	Quote: Originally Posted by DARRYN6828 Went to ETS on saturday and they showed me the Yamaha RX-V365. It sounded pretty good for an entry level system. But they did say that i wouldnt need any optical cables because the hdmi cables will carry the 5.1 surround, so all i need are 3 hdmi cables. I've read elsewhere that i do need optical cables for this system to carry 5.1 So do i or dont i need opticals? You will need optical cables as the 365 does not carry audio over HDMI - it just switches the video.

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