Yet another reciever quesion

[mtbiker]

<font color='#000000'>Hello,
&nbsp;Thanks for all your previous help. &nbsp;I've got a question about the component inputs. &nbsp;Do I really need to concern myself to much with them on my new reciever? &nbsp;I'm thinking I'll go direct to the tv from My DVD player and Xbox for the video, and route the audio to the reciever. &nbsp;At first I was only looking for recivers with component but it's probably best to run straight to the tv, isn't it?

Thanks
Mark</font>

 

[Audioholics]

<font color='#000080'>Yes and no. Many TVs only come with ONE set of component inputs... so if you want effortless video switching, you'll need to run your sources through the receiver.

Even a purist will concede that swapping component inputs on the back of a TV constantly will probably result in problems.</font>

 

[PaulF]

<font color='#000000'>Switching the video through your receiver will also enable your receiver's on screen display for set up and changes.

Paul</font>

 

[Audioholics]

<font color='#000080'>True. Remember though that, except for some choice high-end units, only the newer receivers with component video &quot;up-conversion&quot; give you the OSD via component outputs.</font>