analog outputs question

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Posts: 923
edited January 2009 in Electronics
I just got a great deal on a Sony S550 Blu-ray player and I have questions about the 5.1 (7.1) analog outputs. I have a Pioneer Elite 72txv receiver, which is a couple 3 years old so it doesnt decode the newest high-def formats. Because of this, I will be using the analog outs from the Sony to my Pioneer. How exactly does this work? Do I just set the Sony player to output via the analog outputs,and I'm good to go?

Will I have to manually adjust the bass mgmt now on the Pioneer? I heard that if you use analog inputs, that you may have to increase the bass by 10db or so?

Finally, I bought 3 pairs of RCA cables from Monoprice for about $14 shipped..is that fine for the 5.1 analog? I didn't want to spend $60 at Bestbuy for RCA cables:p

Sorry for all of the questions..but I had to order the Sony, because the store didnt have any in stock, so I wont get it until next week..

thanks!
dave
Pioneer Elite VSX-53, Polk RT800i fronts, Polk CS400i center, FX500i surround, Velodyne sub
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  • Posts: 205
    edited January 2009
    krabby5 wrote: »
    Do I just set the Sony player to output via the analog outputs,and I'm good to go?
    If that's a menu option for audio output (I'm not familiar with it's options), I'd say yes. Then when watching a blu ray movie, press the "Multi-Channel" button, instead of the "DVD" button, for the receiver.

    Most receivers won't apply bass management to multi-channel inputs. Not sure if your's is one or not. Try it and see if it makes a difference. You may need to make the +10db adjustment, in the player's setup menus.

    The three pairs of Monoprice RCA cables should work just fine. I think most people use two sets of component cables for this, since they have a higher bandwidth (75 ohm, I think), normally used for video.
    Good luck!
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  • Posts: 923
    edited January 2009
    ahh damn..I didnt even think of using component cables..I have one of those lying around..:mad:

    actually the rcas I bought are 75 ohm...

    heres the link

    http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021803&p_id=2864&seq=1&format=2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-53, Polk RT800i fronts, Polk CS400i center, FX500i surround, Velodyne sub

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