Configuring A PlayStation 5 With A Denon/Marantz Receiver for 4K@120fps Gaming 

Thanks! This helped me figure out I had a mismatch with my Denon S950H that was holding me back. I updated and followed your advice and I’ve got 120 frame rates working now!

Thank you sir ! I was not getting 4k on my PS4 PRO with my Samsung TU8500 using the Denon AVR-X1600H. I went into the Denon's setting, turned on 4K Enhanced. Now all good. Thanks again ! :D

I purchased a Denon avr-x3700h and lg cx oled tv capable of 4K120. Im a gamer and will purchase the PS5 soon. So it's great news to hear that my system will work at 4K120.

Great vid. Love your presentation. Thanks for the info.

Honestly, god bless you for making this video I've been losing my head today going through all these options and details

Thank you so much i have the Denon 11.2 receiver and a Samsung 65" tv your walk through was perfect for my playstaion 5

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. We have a nor’easter coming towards us just started snowing. I have the next two days off and now I’m going to play PS5 and it looks great and sounds great, again thank you.

Excellent advice thank you keep up the good work

Great video and very good service! Now it works! Love Marantz/ Denon!

Really good info here !

Brilliant. Simple when you know how lolz Thanks for the help as always.

Hi great show and info👍👍👍, just subbed.👍👍.

Thank you Phil for the valuable information! I would appreciate you support, currently I am having a PS5 connected to a LG C1 OLED TV. I am planning to upgrade my system with an Denon AVR-3700H, however I see that this receiver has only one 8k eARC HDMI which I suppose will be connected to the TV...here comes my question, can I enjoy the 4k 120Mhz PS5 gaming with other HDMI receiver ports? thank you!

Thank you Phil, for the video. I recently purchased a Samsung Q80T QLED TV with a Marantz SR7015 receiver. Both have HDMI 2.1 capability. I'm also using a high performance HDMI 2.1 cable to connect the receiver to the TV's eARC. I'm not a gamer, but do I need to make these adjustments in your video to get the highest quality broadcast TV and movie resolution on my TV?

@phil, can you update when the xbox series x & marantz 2020 avrs will have a solution?

Very usefull, thanks a lot sir

Hi phill, is 4700h still worth buying or should I wait? Will your next release of denon will have the chipset issue solved?

Thanks for your great work! I got a question, is Denon AVR-X2700h supporting 4K @ 120hz? Thank you!

Thank you Phil for this information, it's much Appreciated 👍

Phil are you saying thers no problem what so ever with the Panasonic chip ?

Yea I figured this out a few days ago. I wonder if it will work when they do the firmware update for 8k(making it 40-48gbps as oppose to the current 32gbps). The ps5 doesn't have allm yet unfortunately, but it will, making it easier to switch between hdr formats while plugged in to the avr. (The only thing I watch that also has hdr10 is Amazon prime. I have an LG..so everything else is Dolby vision or SDR. So for now I am ok to forget...and leave it in game mode, or to remember, and switch to cinema home manually, then back to game mode when I'm done.) The LG CX does not have an info bar that will tell you its playing back at 120hz. However there is a little glitch that I first heard from Vincent at hdtvtest, where if you press the green button on the LG remote fairly obnoxiously, it brings up an info section in the corner of the screen. Giving you bit depth, real time refresh rates. If its locked or in vrr. If its freesync or regular vrr. Its pretty cool. Shouldn't be hidden. For the ps5 in 4k60 with hdmi 2.1 it will say the resolution, refresh rate, fixed, RGB 12B 4L8, meaning full rgb 12 bit and 4L8 is the hdmi information. Like Phil says, its traveling across 4 lanes. 4 lanes 8gbps equals the total current limit of 32gbps. After the 8k update, in sure the bandwidth will be increased and it will say 4L10, which is the maximum the tv or receiver can receive. As an owner, and an enthusiast, I really do appreciate this channel. Thanks Phil

Phil just to clarify. I have all my equipment going into my marantz 7015. Only my ps5 and tv are hdmi 2.1...do I have to change it everytime I want to access 120 htz or can I do it once. As my other equipment is hdmi 2.0b don't want to change it everytime I want to play my ps5. Then wheni try and use my other 2.0b equipment have to change backwards and forwards. To prevent getting black screens?

Hi Sound United, i have applied the HDMI adapter through my local dealer. I have 1 question, now without the adapter , why am I not able to get RGB colour space with the PS5 and AVH 3700 ? Is that due to the HDMI bug as well? Just an update i plug the hdmi to 8k port it is now showing RGB. How come Game HDMI port is limited to 422 chroma?

Thank you for the video. I have a Samsung UN65MU650DF and a Sony STR-DH590. I’m not home so can’t try your video but would the options be similar on my receiver as the one you tested here? I can’t seem to get my PS5 in 4k. I have changed the hdmi settings on the receiver to enhanced tv is in game mode. But when I change to the top resolution the screen goes blank. I can hear sound but no picture

CAN you please reply.. So if I have 3 4K player connected to my 2700h and my PS5 (to the 8K input) and I select ‘4K/8K Enhanced’ and then out of the Denon to my LG CX, will I get a picture from my 4K players that is ‘Normal’ or will I need to change it back to ‘enhanced’ ? As my E8 didn’t like ‘4K/8K Enhanced’ I know it’s because it is HDMI 2.0b, is that the only reason ?

please help .. i just bought the denon x2700h to replace my s720w the x2700h is connected to my Samsung q90t to earc. so essentially controlling everything through my receiver my question is my ps5 all the settings are done correctly as you video suggests. but still not getting 4k 120fps so my qusetion is what is the correct connection ? currently i have the ps5 connected to the denon reciever into the ( 8k input) then the E-ARC on the receiver to the E-ARC on the tv.. i can see and play the ps5 but no where in the ps5 settings does is say 120hz anywhere it only goes to 60hz. everything in the reciever, the ps5 and tv are all set the exact way you explain in the video thanks in advance

Should I set the ps5 to hdmi or AVR? As far as the ps5 is concerned it’s just sending the sound over the line like normal. I want my AVR to do all the sound processing. So you should set the sound to tv right? Or are you supposed to set it to AVR and how many speakers and so on

Thx! Been trying to get this to work. Finally figured out what was wrong. I had to connect PS5 in the 8K port in the Marantz Sr7015. Also, 120hz will only display when you actually start the game. PsMenu is stil 60. Cant get onscreen menu from reciever to work while its running on 4k 120hz thou. Spec: Sony 9096 tv Ps5 Marantz7015

On my denon S960H AVR, the option button shows 4k60p but shows all the same info I see in your video (YCbCR 4:2:2, 12 bits, and 32GBPs) why is that? My lg tv is 4K 120hz compatible and hdr deep color is on for that HDMI input. What am I doing wrong?

Phil when can I send in my 8500h for a 2.1 upgrade? And how?

i have the marantz cinema 50 and when i enable 8k enhanced the ps5 i can hear it but no picture, straight to the tv i get 120 hz at 4k all working using same hdmi doest work on ps5 also have a pc and that all works fine at 120h at 4k any thoughts why ps5 not working tv a samsung s95c oled

Thank you

Should I wait for a x4800h or just get a x4700h? Nothing seems to be coming out this year....

When i connect my ps5 direct on my lg CX ,hdcp 2.3 ,good. But when i pass with my Marantz, hdcp 1.4 ,1080 /120 max. Idea ?

How would I set this up with an X4300H with a PS5? Considering buying an LG C1 OLED tv…

Recent SR8015 owner, I don’t play PS5, but looking to pickup a XSX in the future for 4K 120hz. Till then I have the Xbox One X. Can I pass 1440p 120hz or even 1080p 120hz thru the AVR? Looking thru the manual, I don’t think 1440p is a supported resolution..?

On the Denon AVR-X3700H receiver, should the PS5 be connected to one of the Assignable HDMI ports (1-6) or should the PS5 be connected to Port 7 (8K IN)?

I see your video dates from a while, but I've got a question since I tried to set my devices up following your instructions: I've got a PS5, a Denon X4700H AVR and a LG OLED CX6 television. I think I set the PS5 up as I should (leaving almost everything to auto), the Denon is set to "8K Enhanced" on the PS5's input. But I can't seem to get the 4K120Hz working. Do you have any idea of what could be wrrong? All devices are up to date on the firmware side, cables are either AudioQuest HDMI 2.1 or the one sold with the PS5.

I have a ps5 with a marantz audio amplifier to connect to speakers . I also use a projector and I would connect the amp to my ps4 using a fibre optic cable (no longer able to connect as the ps5 doesn’t have a port for it). If anyone has any suggestions or knows how to help me I’d greatly appreciate it 🙏

I want to know how to correctly connect all the cables. Which goes where..

my Denon 3700 cant do 4k/120hz on ps5, running cold war turns to 1080p and 120hz without HDR.

Now, please repeat this guide for the Xbox Series S/X...oh wait... We are still waiting for an actual workaround for that issue...or at least some kind of statement what kind of fix to expect. I bought the X6700 specifically for the Xbox Series X, to enjoy 4K120 with HDR and DTS:X. My TV doesn't do DTS Passthrough, so I needed the Denon. It had one job, and doesn't do it at all. Instead, it constantly loses HDMI sync from Xbox and AppleTV 4K

I just hope you guys enable hdmi 2.1 on all inputs of your receivers. I have 3 systems that are hdmi 2.1 capable and I don’t want to keep unplugging and plugging the hdmi cable to switch between the systems.

Hello can You say what to put passthrough source? On denon?

Can you explain the difference between Linear PCM vs. Bitstream Dolby/DTS... What Do you recommand for gaming and watch ultra 4k movies on ps5 ? I have the avr4700h.

I have very low audio on my receiver for my ps5 but my ps4 is twice as loud. What’s causing this

Whats up Phill! Can you say a couple words about sound settings? PS5 has an option of sound output: linear PCM, Dolby, or DTS. Which is better for Denon/Marantz AV Receivers? Thanks!

Thanks buddy

Sorry i don't get it, why can't it output 48gb/s?

Does anyone know about the Yamahas?

I have changed the settings but i have stil 4k/60 i have an Oled C1 with the Denon 3700H

I just bought a denon 570bt and have an Lg c2 and ps5. I play a lot of mw2 but it only seems to play at 1080p 120 fps Hdr. Anyone have any ideas how to fix so I get 4k?

Please let us know how we can be kept informed regarding when there is a hardware fix available to those who purchased a 2020 model, such as the SR7015. Thanks.

Just got my ps5 order this morning

All I want to see is a comparison of picture quality when playing ps5 and input lag through the av receiver and having the receiver connected via earc vs connecting the ps5 directly to the TV and still using earc for sound to the av receiver and is there a difference in picture quality and input lag.. Is that too much to ask? I've searched everywhere but can't find any videos proving this...

My man!

Does marntz sr 5015 support ps5?

When YPbPr image is colour weak, you must enable the analog scaler. Best PS2 visuals over YPbPr.

Any news on the timeline and permanent fix for our denon/marantz 2020 receivers hdmi issues promised by sound united?

Hello What is the best connection between PS5, TV and Amplifier? HDMI of the PS5 direct on HDMI 8k or GAME input of the amplifier and eArc return? Or HDMI of the PS5 direct on HDMI 2.1 tv and return to eArc. I have the LG CX and the Marantz 7015 amplifier. Thank you very much for your help:)

Does it work with vrr framerates

I have the Q800T but my Denon S960H is stating my tv doesnt support format when selecting 8K enhancer. HDMI cable is the Audioquest Forest 48. All equipment states they support 8K. Any ideas why I'm getting that error for the tv?

This is just damage control, I want to know about Xbox series X. your receivers and PS5 has the same Panasonic chip set so this video is useless as they will work together. I want to know what is going on with Xbox.

What about the series x? Looks like ps5 and nvidia are going well but there isnt anything about Xbox

Hi Phil! I have a problem. I hope you can help for me. I have Playstation 5. I use with Marantz SR7013 with audioquest carbon hdmi cables and premium Samsung 4K tv. Screen started flickering randomly, top of that i use decent hdr settings. (With PS4 Pro never had flickering) I also tested some hdr settings: YUV422/420, HDCP OFF, YUV422/420, HDCP 1.4 ON, YUV422/420, HDCP 1.4 OFF. I tried with another Playstation 5 too, screen still flickering. Some times in every 5 min or 20 min or 60 min or no. This problem very annoying. Please help for me.

A voice to be trusted.👍

I have a Marantz SR7015 and PS5, should I connect the PS5 to the 8k or the game input?? I have the same TV as you so should the tv be connected to HDMI 4 game or the HDMI 3 arc. Please help me out here. I need help with the setup.

What about Xbox Series X? if i will be using Earc only then i rather buy the New Anthem/Arcam/Nad avrs.

Waiting for the first company to put out a 4K/120 receiver that works with my Xbox.

I still can't get 4k 60hz with RGB on ps5 through your system

News for Xbox series x patch?

Note some tvs don’t have eArc at 4K120. You would have to plug in the port that supports 4k120 sorry Samsung

Did you use Samsung’s eARC HDMI port (number 3) or Game HDMI port (number 4)? TV’s port number 4 is HDMI 2.1, but then you don’t get eARC.

Phil...I have no atmos output through my Marantz. Ps5 set to atmos, Marantz is "showing" output of atmos still only getting 2 channel game audio. Even if I'm streaming movies through Netflix, and other ps5 apps.only stereo... All audioquest cinnamon cables. Yes arrows are going correct way.lol Atmos works with every other device, my ps5 is in the 8k slot passing through the additional 120hrz box provided by sound united. Display is oled c2. The frustration is real.😂

Hey Phil I’m using a Denon x4700h and following all your instructions step by step. The ps5 is listing the error under color format “ when displaying 4K HDR content at 60Hz , the color format will be YUV422 or YUV420 instead of RGB due to HDMI 2.0 transfer speed limitations. So then I unplugged ps5 from Denon and connected straight to my hdmi2.1 cable that runs to my LG ultra thin IQ OLED and low and behold it shows it at 120 FPS. What setting could I be missing in the Denon? I know it’s not the cable because I tried it with the same one I’m using for my 4K ultra Panasonic udp 9000 blu ray player. Your help would be much appreciated!!

The VRR on PS5 and the denon X3700H is awful , plz fix it ☹

Okay, but what about 4K/VRR?

After 5 years, I'm back gaming, and I have some 1st world problems now. In the past, I never bothered about the best TVs and/or receivers, simply because even spending 200 euros for a TV for me was a miracle as I was dead broke; now fast forward 5 years I'm doing a little better than that and I just got a PS5 last week along with an LG CX; now the question is, as I'm completely clueless about these receivers, what would the advantage be in buying one of these as compared to sticking to current setup? Considering that I don't care about sound quality because I'd rather spend 1k on a pair of headphones before buying a soundbar or stuff like that, is there any sensible improvement in graphics, fps etc. while playing games online if I get one of these??

I’ve tried your solutions and sadly none work, if I connect my tv directly to my consoles however works perfectly, I have the x6700h and I still can return it. Still I’d like to keep it but gosh where’s the fix?

I must be doing something wrong. I have a Q80T, PS5, and this receiver and I cannot get the 4k120 option to show up.

Now all I need is 1440p to work on my Denon 2700h with my ps5…I’ve tried hooking it up to my tv and it works but does not work with the ps5>reciever>tv

Anyone can confirm if Denon S570BT supports PS5 running at least 4k@60fps with HDR ??

3:37 INFO button, not OPTION. Thanks for that video.

Thank you Phil! When will we get a video like this for Xbox Series X?

Man please show this setup for PC

You need to plug your ps5 HDMI in the 8k input of the Amplificater for the 120hrtz

Sadly this doesn't apply to me, because I have a Denon AVR-S510BT and it's 4k@30Hz 🥲 but the good thing it's I'm a PC gamer so.... I hooked up an hdmi to my lg CX and another one to the receiver... 😅👍

I am having major issues with x3700h and the PS5. It works yes with 4k 120 hdr , but most of the time I get no signal when it switches modes like from the system menu to a 120 game or from system menu to non HDR game. I am starting to hate my denon really. The spk will take 6 months to ship and that's to my relatives in US. I'm from Egypt and the site isn't even accessible for us. Pretty bummed by Denon , not the experience I'd hoped for

Did Denon fix the hdmi 2.1 bug already? No need eARC work around?

PS5 is working in 4K120A mode, but Xbox One X works in 4K120B and many receivers are faulty with this mode !! So manufactures have to return back all faulty receivers and change faulty Panasonic chip for all users

What about XBOX series X?

4:12 WRONG... The LG OLED C9 supports the FULL 48gbit/sec HDMI 2.1 bandwidth

I'm running my ps5 through a denon 4700 8k hdmi input, and a series x through eARC to lg cx. I'm satisfied, but damn if I didn't get handshake issues galore to begin, and still occasionally despite experimentation still get issues on occasion between my multiple devices.

How i can contact good technician from denon ? Please let me know , i bought two weeks ago x8500h and i have strange issue , please contact me when you can. Thank you.

Nope none of this works... lgC9 , x6700h and ps5.. tried it all advance setting and hdr on/off and with multi hdmi 2.1 cables- tested ps5 cable, belkin cable and monster fiber cable and nothing.. hope they stand by their product when its fix or can get replaced.

I have a samsung q70r. 120hz panel but no hdmi 2.1 why make a tv with 120hz when you can't utilize it? Haha

No thanks. I'll just wait for the upcoming Yamaha RX-A6A receiver that has a fully functional bug free HDMI 2.1 inputs on all 7 inputs! Speaker to speaker distance is limited to 6 meters only? HEOS doesn't support Deezer HIFI, you can only load up to 500 songs at once, and I'll need an external HDMI adapter to play games... WTF? I'm done with Sound united crap...

Currently the PS5 does not take advantage of any of the features that would require HDMI 2.1. These games are not doing 4K@120. They do 4K OR 120. PS5 also missing features like VRR and ALLM. So confused here. I was already able to do 4K 4:2:2 - 12bit @60hz or 2k@ 120hz using HDMI 2.0b, what is new with the PS5 + 8k Denon combo? Remember Devil May Cry is not doing 4K @ 120hz.

It's 2020. We should have 4k 120 standard on all games. Local tv broadcasts should be 4k and especially anything being streamed. you're lucky if you get 4k content. Netflix is terrible!. It is all old movies. Games are supposed to be "next gen". Yet, I still have to pick between a good frame rate or good graphics. Next gen my a$$!

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