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

[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

[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 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

[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

[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 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?

[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 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

[Clark Kent]

How is your BD player connected to your display? The player can definitely output 720p. I would connect the player directly to your display via HDMI, eliminating the receiver temporarily to see if that might be the culprit.

[gem58]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

How is your BD player connected to your display? The player can definitely output 720p. I would connect the player directly to your display via HDMI, eliminating the receiver temporarily to see if that might be the culprit.

I tried it both ways. HDMI & Component, same problem. As for this player outputting 720p, that's only if the source is 720p. It's right in the Operating Manuel. There is no mention of outputing in 720p. Just a small foot note that if the source is 720p, then are outputted as 1080/60i. Only 720/24p film material is outputted at 720/60p.

Thanks,
Garry

[gem58]

Originally Posted by mr.hidef

Is there a 1080i setting in the menu?

I thought I would give it 1 more try. Set the output to Component and 1080i, and guess what, it worked. I thought tried that setting before, but I guess not.

Thanks for your help,
Garry