Getting 5 channel surround from PS2

[bronco1552]

Hello. I'm curious if someone sells an adapter that will allow you to connect a PS2 to your reciever and get 5 channel surround for DVD's that you are playing on the PS2? Thanks in advance for the advice.

 

[jaxvon]

To get 5-channel sound from your PS2 you need to use the digital optical out and a compatible cable. These are often called TOSLINK cables.

 

[bronco1552]

Thanks for the help. I currently have it connected to the receiver (Sony K-502P) with a Toslink optical cable. Is it something that you have to set up in the PS2 menu to allow 5 channel surround? Thanks!

 

[jaxvon]

First, make sure that your optical output is enabled (I assume it is). Each game is different. Not every game has surround, and sadly, most are stereo. Each game should have a sound menu. In this menu you can select your sound mode. If you're lucky, your game will have 5.1 surround as an option you can select.