Video inputs on receiver????

[A/VUSMCSGT]

Sorry if this is a repost....I'm new here. What is the purpose of video inputs on receivers? I've always thought you put audio signals to your receiver, and video signals to your TV. The only thing I can think is that the receiver amplifies the video signal or cleans it up maybe. Any help is appreciated, I'm going to be redoing my whole audio/video system in the next two months. Thanks in advance.

Also, what's the best 7.1 receiver for about $500?

Joe

 

[zumbo]

Switching sources with only one component.

May have limited inputs on tv.

Some receivers upscale.

Just a few off the top of my head.


Something from Denon or Yamaha.

 

[A/VUSMCSGT]

What do you mean by switching sources with only one component? Going from cable to DVD by switching it on the receiver only? I have all the inputs I need on my TV, I'm just wondering what the benefits would be hooking the video up through my receiver.

I'm looking at these receivers:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=139992&catOid=-12949&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&BV_UseBVCookie=No

http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/oid/134467/originURLEncoded/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.circuitcity.com%2Fccd%2Fcategorylist.do%3Fcmpstr%3D%26bMore%3D%26N%3D20012898+20012949%26No%3D20%26catOid%3D-12949%26PAGE_ACTION%3D%26c%3D1/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do#tabs

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7034112&type=product&productCategoryId=cat03031&id=1099395572329

They all have good ratings, I'd want to hear them in person first of course. Thanks for the help.

 

[zumbo]

With the (video) connections to the tv, and the (audio) connections to the receiver, you have to switch (audio) on the receiver and (video) on the tv.

With everything going through the receiver, it changes the (audio) and (video) when you switch from one component to the next.

 

[A/VUSMCSGT]

That makes sense...but I know there has to be more reason for doing so. Don't some receivers have video upgrades? I think one of them I'm considering says it upgrades all video signals in to component out, whether it's s-video or RCA.

 

[zumbo]

http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=10617243

http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=10617245

http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=702086546

http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=702086614

 

[A/VUSMCSGT]

That Denon is nice...but I'm scared of refurbs. I don't mind spending the extra for new, especially to get a 1 or 2 year warranty as opposed to a 90 day. If I can find that one within the next couple months for 500ish, I'd maybe get it. Thanks for the link.

 

[zumbo]

If I were to buy from BB, it would be a Yamaha.

 

[A/VUSMCSGT]

What do you think about this one?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7067318&type=product&productCategoryId=cat03031&id=1108125945988

 

[zumbo]

If it has the power, features, and connections you need, then it is fine.

 

[zumbo]

You might want to go in for a demo. The Pioneer you listed looks as though it may be a better buy than the Yamaha. I am not up on the "big box" products.

 

[zumbo]

Look around at these sites. Some of my favorites.

http://www.onecall.com/ProductSearch.aspx?sHist=12-125&menu=true

http://www.6ave.com/cat_detail.jsp?a=audio&p=1&st=sx68875&d=86

http://www.accessories4less.com/cgi-bin/category/AVReceiver

http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?Section_Path=/Audio/Receivers/

http://www.electronics-expo.com/cat_detail.jsp?a=audio&st=search&d=86&s=Surround Sound

http://audiophileliquidator.chainreactionweb.com/index.php?cPath=35_16_18&osCsid=28e7b232a2bdc643a46b8da8900ab476

 

[A/VUSMCSGT]

It has the power and connections I need, I guess the last step is to consider the features that I want and need, and then to hear them in the store, and buy one. Thanks for the help.

 

[A/VUSMCSGT]

I keep hearing about the Pioneer VSX1015TXK, and it has THX Select 2. They have it on onecall.com for 499. I have a Pioneer right now. I like it and I've never had a problem with it. It was 400 with sub and center,left,right, and both surround speakers about 4 years ago. Not the best for surround sound, but decent I guess. What do you think about the Pioneer VSX1015TXK?

 

[Leprkon]

The only thing I can think is that the receiver amplifies the video signal or cleans it up maybe.

Joe

receivers do not upgrade video. they merely change it from one connection to another. you really have to drop a ton of money into a receiver these days to get one that actually does any signal processing.

you are much better off to just run the video right to the TV.

video connections on a receiver are just a crutch for people who are too stupid or whiney to click two buttons, or are too whipped by their wives who won't do it either.

every connection, every cable, is an additional opportunity for something to degrade your signal. it's not worth the risk.

 

[A/VUSMCSGT]

receivers do not upgrade video. they merely change it from one connection to another. you really have to drop a ton of money into a receiver these days to get one that actually does any signal processing.

you are much better off to just run the video right to the TV.

video connections on a receiver are just a crutch for people who are too stupid or whiney to click two buttons, or are too whipped by their wives who won't do it either.

every connection, every cable, is an additional opportunity for something to degrade your signal. it's not worth the risk.

Thanks for the info....I didn't think it really did any kind of upgrade, except that some receivers say they have component video upconversion. But all my outputs, besides for my VCR and either component or DVI anyway, so I wouldn't need the upconversion.

What do you think about the Pioneer VSX-1015TX?

Thanks again.

 

[zumbo]

video connections on a receiver are just a crutch for people who are too stupid or whiney to click two buttons, or are too whipped by their wives who won't do it either.

There is the other case I mentioned. Take mine for instance. The highest grade connection my tv will allow is s-video. It only has one s-video input. I have a digital cable box, dvd player, and vhs player (tons of concerts ), all using s-video. So, in my case, I need the connection options on my receiver.

As for the wife comment, I don't know about yours, but I love and have the utmost respect for mine. Anything I can do to make her life easier, I will.

 

[zumbo]

then buy a Pronto and program up a couple of macros to do all the switching for you. technical incompetence on your wife's part is no excuse for sending video through the receiver.

I listed the main reason I sent my signal through my receiver.

I don't think the signal will be degraded enough for it to be such a big deal. Heck, s-video on my old Sony tube is onehellofa fine picture. I care more about the audio.

Why would I want to spend more money?

I was only listing reasons I knew for having video connections on a receiver.

There is one more reason. It looks better only having one video connection running to the tv. All other connections are short and in the audio rack.

My wife may not be the best at audio, but she is hooooooot as he!!.

 

[just_visiting]

Video switching is the key. One cable to the TV is the also a plus. I have 2 DVD players, VCR, DVD Recorder, 2 DVRs(HD and SD); that's 6 video connections and TV only has 2 component inputs. So a receiver is the answer.