Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD


Hello, I have the Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD. When I hooked up this player to my receiver and to the TV, I getting very grainy and fuzzy picture quality when using HDMI connection. Watching blu-ray movies looks great but NOT regular DVD movies though.

If I hook it up from the player to TV, it might improve picture quality. But the problem is that I can not get DTS-HD Master Audio if I am not using HDMI cables correct? Can I still get DTS-HD Master Audio sound format if I am using either coaxial or optical cables?

Thanks for any advice!!!
mantaraydesign
I think I would call Pioneer, distributor and/or place where you bought it. Something doesn't sound right.
No, regarding DD-HD and DTS-HD sound via the coax or optical digital out. HD sound will only transmit over the HDMI output.
well, that isn't entirely true. dig optical or coax has enough bandwidth for 2 channels of hd audio.
I tried to connect the player to the TV and see no difference. There might be a few problems why the regular DVD movies don't look so good.

1. I am testing out a DVD movie that was made about 13 years ago. "Twister" with Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt.

2. My TV does not put out 1080p. My TV I believe puts out only 720p or 1080i.

3. I am using stock HDMI cables that came with the player. I ordered Monster Cable and see if it will make a difference.

The blu-ray movies looks really good though. Than again, all blu-ray movies will always looks better than a regular DVD movies.