Will this work...?

Bwgan · 03-11-2009, 22:10

Hey guys, I'm posting this for a friend who wants to know if the below system will work with his PS3/TV/Sky HD?

We're both kinda clueless as to how everything would connect and everything, so any help would be awesome.

Here's the system: http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/pro...C-SC-PT170EB-K

S-T-E-V-E · 03-11-2009, 22:13

That system only has One Optical Input so you wont be able to connect a PS3 and Sky HD to it

Bwgan · 03-11-2009, 22:50

So i need surround sound system with 2 Optical Input ??????

S-T-E-V-E · 03-11-2009, 23:29

Yeah, a combination of HDMI inputs and Optical Inputs would be best

Bwgan · 04-11-2009, 00:02

One of each or two of each ?????

Sorry about so many question but we have no idea how set these thing up LOL

bobcar · 04-11-2009, 02:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bwgan

One of each or two of each ?????

Sorry about so many question but we have no idea how set these thing up LOL

The link didn't work for me so I don't know what the machine has. If it has a digital coaxial as well then that may be okay as Sky+HD Pace has both coaxial and optical (probably Amstrad and Samsung do as well but I'm not sure as I don't have them).

If the only external SPDIF input is a single optical then you can get a switch that will allow you to use both - whether you would be better getting something that would handle both is up to you.

Bwgan · 04-11-2009, 11:28

What about this set up ???????

http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/pro...AMSUNG-HT-Z220

using a

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HQ-Optical-T...7334048&sr=8-1

grahamlthompson · 04-11-2009, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bwgan

What about this set up ???????

http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/pro...AMSUNG-HT-Z220

using a

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HQ-Optical-T...7334048&sr=8-1

According to the spec this ones got both an optical and coaxial spdif input so if one of the items has a coaxial (Sky boxes always have an optical). . I would be suprised if a ps3 does not have a coax spdif output. If not you can also get optical to coax converters so that you can use both inputs and avoid the need for a manual c/o switch. Check though that the two digital inputs are seperately usable and not one or the other.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Optical-TOS-SP...item20ad8bd6f6

Deacon1972 · 04-11-2009, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bwgan

Hey guys, I'm posting this for a friend who wants to know if the below system will work with his PS3/TV/Sky HD?

We're both kinda clueless as to how everything would connect and everything, so any help would be awesome.

Here's the system: http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/pro...C-SC-PT170EB-K

They would need an optical switch as there's only one optical input available.

The 2way switch is automatic, but you can only have one device on at any one time, the device not being used has to be switched off.

http://www.astarsolutions.co.uk/prod...source=related

There is a 3way switch available, devices can be left on as this is a manual switch.

http://www.astarsolutions.co.uk/prod...FeZr4wodz1OoMg

Blue Flame · 04-11-2009, 15:33

If the OP's friend can afford it I would suggest that he goes for an A/V receiver set up that will accept HDMI HD audio from the PS3 and the optical can be utilised for the SKY HD.

The HD audio from the PS3 is superb.

03-11-2009, 22:10	#1
Bwgan Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wales Posts: 61	Will this work...? Hey guys, I'm posting this for a friend who wants to know if the below system will work with his PS3/TV/Sky HD? We're both kinda clueless as to how everything would connect and everything, so any help would be awesome. Here's the system: http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/pro...C-SC-PT170EB-K

03-11-2009, 22:13	#2
S-T-E-V-E Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 844	That system only has One Optical Input so you wont be able to connect a PS3 and Sky HD to it

03-11-2009, 22:50	#3
Bwgan Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wales Posts: 61	So i need surround sound system with 2 Optical Input ??????

03-11-2009, 23:29	#4
S-T-E-V-E Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 844	Yeah, a combination of HDMI inputs and Optical Inputs would be best

04-11-2009, 00:02	#5
Bwgan Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wales Posts: 61	One of each or two of each ????? Sorry about so many question but we have no idea how set these thing up LOL

04-11-2009, 02:06	#6
bobcar Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,718	Quote: Originally Posted by Bwgan One of each or two of each ????? Sorry about so many question but we have no idea how set these thing up LOL The link didn't work for me so I don't know what the machine has. If it has a digital coaxial as well then that may be okay as Sky+HD Pace has both coaxial and optical (probably Amstrad and Samsung do as well but I'm not sure as I don't have them). If the only external SPDIF input is a single optical then you can get a switch that will allow you to use both - whether you would be better getting something that would handle both is up to you.

04-11-2009, 11:28	#7
Bwgan Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wales Posts: 61	What about this set up ??????? http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/pro...AMSUNG-HT-Z220 using a http://www.amazon.co.uk/HQ-Optical-T...7334048&sr=8-1

04-11-2009, 11:54	#8
grahamlthompson Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redditch Worcs Posts: 17,293	Quote: Originally Posted by Bwgan What about this set up ??????? http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/pro...AMSUNG-HT-Z220 using a http://www.amazon.co.uk/HQ-Optical-T...7334048&sr=8-1 According to the spec this ones got both an optical and coaxial spdif input so if one of the items has a coaxial (Sky boxes always have an optical). . I would be suprised if a ps3 does not have a coax spdif output. If not you can also get optical to coax converters so that you can use both inputs and avoid the need for a manual c/o switch. Check though that the two digital inputs are seperately usable and not one or the other. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Optical-TOS-SP...item20ad8bd6f6

04-11-2009, 13:23	#9
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	Quote: Originally Posted by Bwgan Hey guys, I'm posting this for a friend who wants to know if the below system will work with his PS3/TV/Sky HD? We're both kinda clueless as to how everything would connect and everything, so any help would be awesome. Here's the system: http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/pro...C-SC-PT170EB-K They would need an optical switch as there's only one optical input available. The 2way switch is automatic, but you can only have one device on at any one time, the device not being used has to be switched off. http://www.astarsolutions.co.uk/prod...source=related There is a 3way switch available, devices can be left on as this is a manual switch. http://www.astarsolutions.co.uk/prod...FeZr4wodz1OoMg

04-11-2009, 15:33	#10
Blue Flame Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fife Posts: 73	If the OP's friend can afford it I would suggest that he goes for an A/V receiver set up that will accept HDMI HD audio from the PS3 and the optical can be utilised for the SKY HD. The HD audio from the PS3 is superb.

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