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Set up is as follows:
PS3, Cable box, Apple TV into receiver with HDMI cables, one HDMI cable out to TV. I am trying to get 5.1 audio from the Blueray player (PS3).

Did you run the Audyssey setup? If you are running HDMI from your BR the Denon should be automatically decoding that signal. I would check the settings in the BR first. A very helpful site for setting up your Denon is http://batpigworld.com/.

Thanks mreed. I ran the Audyssey setup and the it tested and calibrated each of the 5.1 speakers. I will give that website a try tonight.

I'm not familiar with the PS3. Is there a menu option that is needed to output 5.1? In other words, does it default to stereo output?

Are you sure the other sources are Dolby Digital 5.1 capable?

Check the settings in the PS3 first, if everything worked properly while running Audyssey then it is most likely your PS3 settings. I dont know anything about the PS3 so I cant really help you there but if it is setup like a typical BR player then you should be able to designate what type of signal it sends out and/or the speaker configuration.

Super. Many thanks for all the advice. I will test tonight and report back with findings.

Here's the guide that I used to get HD audio codecs to work with my PS3 and receiver.

Good luck!

Very informative article from medic8r. I recently had a similar situation and it was the main reason I sold my HK 645 and bought the Denon 1712. One thing you should be aware of when following the instructions in this article is that your sub level may have to be manually increased in the Denon by 10db. Your situation is somewhat different than mine was and this may or may not happen but you should be aware of it.

I'd better frame this.

In other news, airborne pigs were spotted in Fredericksburg today ...

Great stuff folks. After I tackle these two items, the only thing left for me to do will be to program a universal remote so that watching a movie it not like launching the shuttle.