No 720p output on Pioneer's BDP-05FD

[gem58]

I received my new Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Blu-ray Jan. 15th. Updated the firmware Jan. 16th. Now on Jan. 17th. I'm ready to ship it back to the dealer.
Not because I don't like the machine but, my understanding is this player is capable of outputting 720p. That is only true when the source material is 720p. If not, it outputs 480/60i. That's DVD resolution. This is a major disappointment. My HDTV is a Samsung 56" 720p DLP. I purchased it in Jan. 2004 and for the most part, it's been reliable TV. I really can't justify replacing the TV after only 5yrs. and a price tag of $4200. To add to the problem is my receiver (Denon AVR-3805) not HDMI or DVI ready. But does that mean I can't enjoy blu-ray? Does anybody have any ideas on how I can this solve this problem without purchasing a new display?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Garry

[Mr. HiDef]

that player should be fine with your tv, did you set the video output to 720p?

[T-Town Oil]

try setting the output to auto, i think it detecs what your tv is capable of doing and matches it up. let me know

[gem58]

Originally Posted by Mr. HiDef

that player should be fine with your tv, did you set the video output to 720p?

There is no 720p output to set it to. Just 480i, 480p, 1080i, or 1080p.

Garry

[T-Town Oil]

better yet, goto this forum and some of the "pros" will be more than happy to help you out http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1054927

[Mr. HiDef]

Originally Posted by gem58

There is no 720p output to set it to. Just 480i, 480p, 1080i, or 1080p.

Garry

then set it to 1080i and you will be fine

[gem58]

Originally Posted by T-Town Oil

try setting the output to auto, i think it detecs what your tv is capable of doing and matches it up. let me know

It is set to auto. If I change it to any other setting, I lose the picture and error message " This mode not supported". The auto setting is 1080/60p Source and 480/60p Output. What I don't understand is my TV's Comp. inputs are as follows: Comp 1 480i/480p, Comp 2 & 3 480i/480p 720p, or 1080i. So why will it not support 1080i if I choose that setting?

Thanks for your help.
Garry

[MoPe]

Set it to auto.

My TV is 768p, and when selected to auto, it sends the 1080i signal to my TV and my TV downconverts it to 768p.

It works, trust me.

[gem58]

Originally Posted by Mr. HiDef

then set it to 1080i and you will be fine

I have the player set to auto. If I change it to any other setting, I lose the picture and error message " This mode not supported". The auto setting is 1080/60p Source and 480/60p Output. What I don't understand is my TV's Comp. inputs are as follows: Comp 1 480i/480p, Comp 2 & 3 480i/480p 720p, or 1080i. So why will it not support 1080i if I choose that setting?

Thanks for your help.
Garry

[MoPe]

Originally Posted by gem58

I have the player set to auto. If I change it to any other setting, I lose the picture and error message " This mode not supported". The auto setting is 1080/60p Source and 480/60p Output. What I don't understand is my TV's Comp. inputs are as follows: Comp 1 480i/480p, Comp 2 & 3 480i/480p 720p, or 1080i. So why will it not support 1080i if I choose that setting?

Thanks for your help.
Garry

Why not keep it at auto?

[gem58]

Originally Posted by MoPe

Set it to auto.

My TV is 768p, and when selected to auto, it sends the 1080i signal to my TV and my TV downconverts it to 768p.

It works, trust me.

The setting is on auto. The Source is 1080/60p and the auto setting for output is 480/60p. Could there be a problem the the player itself?

Thanks,
Garry

[MoPe]

Originally Posted by gem58

The setting is on auto. The Source is 1080/60p and the auto setting for output is 480/60p. Could there be a problem the the player itself?

Thanks,
Garry

Are you sure? Try putting a BR movie in and hit display on the Pio remote. It will tell you what it is outputting.

Sounds to me like your using a SD-DVD.

[gem58]

Originally Posted by MoPe

Why not keep it at auto?

Because it's outputting at 480/60p. That's DVD, not Blu-ray resolution.

Thanks,
Garry

[gem58]

Originally Posted by MoPe

Are you sure? Try putting a BR movie in and hit display on the Pio remote. It will tell you what it is outputting.

Sounds to me like your using a SD-DVD.

Bought 3 Blu-ray movies before I received my player. Played all 3, same problem on all.

Garry

[gem58]

Originally Posted by MoPe

Are you sure? Try putting a BR movie in and hit display on the Pio remote. It will tell you what it is outputting.

Sounds to me like your using a SD-DVD.

That's what I did. Source 1080/60p, Output 480/60p.

Garry

[MoPe]

Originally Posted by gem58

That's what I did. Source 1080/60p, Output 480/60p.

Garry

If it's set to auto, and it's displaying 480p, then either your TV is 480p (which we know is not) or something is wrong with the 05.

I would call Pioneer and see what they say.

[gem58]

Just like to thank all of the post responses I have received on my problem.


Thanks again,
Garry

[mr.hidef]

Originally Posted by Mr. HiDef

that player should be fine with your tv, did you set the video output to 720p?

Is there a 1080i setting in the menu?

[gem58]

Originally Posted by MoPe

If it's set to auto, and it's displaying 480p, then either your TV is 480p (which we know is not) or something is wrong with the 05.

I would call Pioneer and see what they say.

My thoughts exactly.

Thanks,
Garry

[gem58]

Originally Posted by mr.hidef

Is there a 1080i setting in the menu?

Yes, but some reason when I try switching if to any of the resolution choices, I lose the picture & the error message appears "this mode not supported"

Garry