PS3 not transmitting audio via optical

Inazuma · 9 Sep 2009 at 11:26

Hey everyone,
So my first PS3 problem. Since yesterday, it has no longer been able to transmit audio through the optical out. I've checked all the settings and they are the same as how they've been for months. The same cable and amp works fine with my 360.
Audio does work going to my TV via HDMI.

Any solutions? Or am I going to need a replacement..

Edit: I just managed to get it partly working - the left and right channels are working for some reason, but not the center, rear left and rear right.

james.miller · 9 Sep 2009 at 11:27

tried resetting the ps3? or manually setting the sound options again?

Inazuma · 9 Sep 2009 at 20:36

Yes to both, no luck

TriedandTested · 9 Sep 2009 at 20:38

Is there a chance the optical cable is damaged? Have another to try?

Inazuma · 9 Sep 2009 at 22:12

I dont have any spares, but the cable works fine with my 360 so there shouldnt be a problem.

mi9tchy · 9 Sep 2009 at 22:15

my brother has the same problem

Inazuma · 10 Sep 2009 at 09:27

Should I try a format? :S

mcwildcard · 10 Sep 2009 at 10:07

Maybe some debris has got into the ps3 optical socket?

jas72 · 10 Sep 2009 at 11:01

can you chose HDMI and optical at the same time? I thought you could either choose HDMI for sound or optical not both?

Have you perhaps choose an output range that's not possible or turned the volume down. I'm not infront of the console but there is a volume controller I'm sure.

mcwildcard · 10 Sep 2009 at 11:53

jas72 said:
can you chose HDMI and optical at the same time? I thought you could either choose HDMI for sound or optical not both?

Firmware 3.0 introduced the option for dual output from HDMI and optical.

Inazuma · 13 Sep 2009 at 19:52

360 has now stopped outputting sound through optical. So its a cable or receiver problem afterall. But which!