How can I connect an HD LCD tv to an ancient (I think 1980s) Pioneer Receiver Model VSX-305? The receiver is in great condition, and I'd rather not replace it. I have Bose speakers connected to i

have you tried to connect the Philips direct to the TV's hdmi?

Could be the resolution on the bluray is set to 1080p which may be out of range for the receiver or even the TV for that matter. If you can reset the output resolution of the bluray to 480p first, just to establish a picture then try 720P which all HD tv's and receivers can handle.

I did a quick search and could not find the resolution reset procedure for this unit. Other units will reset if you press and hold 2 or more buttons together.

It is likely failing due to age.Cold solders fail, corrosion can cut a connection, a capacitor can harden and fail... a myriad of things can happen in time. Repairing it will cost more than an inexpensive replacement. The same receiver can be had on ebay from $60 up (with shipping). It is a cost benefit issue at this point.

The company's advertisement says it all. The company has mentioned the receiver as "Industry's First AV Receiver Designed for iPad". So it cannot compared with TV.

Search eBay for "Pioneer vsx-305 remote" and check the 'Include description' box. Many available.

Component cables don't have the ability to carry decrypted HD info.

HDCP is "High Definition Copy Protection"...In theory, it prevents you from running the HDMI cable out of your receiver, and into a recording device, thereby recording HD content without a license for it.

HDCP handshaking is done between devices that run HDMI, or DVI.

If you're running component from your Cable box, and then HDMI out to your TV, then the content you're carrying from the Cable box may not be getting decrypted properly when it gets upscaled onto the HDMI port from Component.

IT could also simply be that you're using an HDMI 1.1 or HDMI 1.2 cable, which may not be able to carry the high bandwidth stream of your Receiver and TV.

Please be sure that all HDMI devices can support the same HDMI version, and also be sure your HDMI cable is labled "HDMI 1.x compliant". . .e.g. if your TV and Amp support HDMI 1.2, make sure you're also using an HDMI 1.2 Cable.

I have problem with connecting subwoofer to receiver.

You need the remote...or a universal remote you can program to the VSX-305 to un-mute it.

Dear Sir/Lady
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Pioneer Home Theater System VSX-305 owners manual Thanks a lot

WILLIAMS

This pioneer does not support HDMI, so for the best resolution you have to use video the component inputs and output, those are marked as Y (green), Pr (red) and Pb (Blue) and remember, this signals are only for video so you need to hook up the audio too.

Don't spend a lot of money for a universal remote. Radio Shack has some good buys. I think you are the same person who is having problems with a 305. Get rid of it. You can make a quantum leap at Amazon for less than $200 for a Pioneer.