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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
beavis
272 posts
 
I think I would call Pioneer, distributor and/or place where you bought it. Something doesn't sound right.
mgattmch
568 posts
 
No, regarding DD-HD and DTS-HD sound via the coax or optical digital out. HD sound will only transmit over the HDMI output.
uncertainsmile
88 posts
 
well, that isn't entirely true. dig optical or coax has enough bandwidth for 2 channels of hd audio.
mantaraydesign OP
75 posts
 
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.
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