In todays day and age, with video switching done at the receiver the need for 4-5 wires running to the projector is becoming less necessary. However, it can still be useful. I am just trying to decide if I should run 2 component and 3 HDMI cables to my projector even though I would most likely always just use one HDMI for all applications. the other cables would be wasted in a sense, but is it still better to just run them and have them there or would 1 HDMI and 1 Component be enough to satisfy ones needs?

I'm assuming this would depend largely on 2 things:

1. How easy would it be to add additional cables in your current setup if you did need them?

2. How much money do you have in your wallet? :)

If you've got an unfinished room and are running cables through the ceiling, I'd suggest running everything you can, as adding later may not be an option.

My cabling is a little easier, through the wall into a closet. Pretty easy to expand if I need to. I came into this problem recently; I plugged my camcorder (RCA) into my AVR to play some video for family, when I realized I never hooked up the composite monitor out to my PJ. Oops. Off to monoprice to avoid this issue in the future.

Some use AVRs like the Onkyo 606. 4 HDMI and a 2 component inputs (and a bunch of s-video), 1 HDMI out. It also upscales component to 1080 with a very good scaler.
Apart from 1080p video, the TX-SR606 can upscale all video signals to 1080i, regardless of the connection, for output via HDMI.
It makes you remote a lot easier to use too!:D

Some use AVRs like the Onkyo 606. 4 HDMI and a 2 component inputs (and a bunch of s-video), 1 HDMI out. It also upscales component to 1080 with a very good scaler.

It makes you remote a lot easier to use too!:D

It depends on what remote that you use. All of the Sony remotes (even the $20.00 ones) have the ability to place a mini macro on any key. On my remote I have it set up so that when I hit the TV button (on remote) the AVR is turned on, the input on the AVR goes to cable TV and the input on the TV is selected for cable TV. Does three functions on one button push. Same thing for DVD, HD DVD and DVR. You use the discrete code for "ON" only, not the on/off button. That way it does not turn the AVR off the next time you push the TV button of the remote. Fairly simple to set up and it makes the system so simple to use that my son when he was 4 did not have any problems using the various equipment in our system.

In this day and age I do not see why you would run several cables to a projector unless that projector did not have memory setting. I would think one HDMI and one component would be plenty. I only have one HDMI cable running to my projector. Everything is fed into my AVR and it exits my AVR on one HDMI to a 4x2 HDMI switch so that both the TV and projector are sent the same signal.

It depends on what remote that you use. All of the Sony remotes (even the $20.00 ones) have the ability to place a mini macro on any key. On my remote I have it set up so that when I hit the TV button (on remote) the AVR is turned on, the input on the AVR goes to cable TV and the input on the TV is selected for cable TV. Does three functions on one button push. Same thing for DVD, HD DVD and DVR. You use the discrete code for "ON" only, not the on/off button. That way it does not turn the AVR off the next time you push the TV button of the remote. Fairly simple to set up and it makes the system so simple to use that my son when he was 4 did not have any problems using the various equipment in our system.

In this day and age I do not see why you would run several cables to a projector unless that projector did not have memory setting. I would think one HDMI and one component would be plenty. I only have one HDMI cable running to my projector. Everything is fed into my AVR and it exits my AVR on one HDMI to a 4x2 HDMI switch so that both the TV and projector are sent the same signal.
Unless you have a short and easy run, I'd never run only one type of cable anywhere. Always in pairs so you have a backup if the cable goes out. I do agree that I don't see a point in running every type of cable under the sun there, let the AVR and/or switch do the work.

Unless you have a short and easy run, I'd never run only one type of cable anywhere. Always in pairs so you have a backup if the cable goes out. I do agree that I don't see a point in running every type of cable under the sun there, let the AVR and/or switch do the work.

Did you run two speaker cables to each of your speakers? If it is a cable that you are going to disconnect and connect a lot I could see something happening to it. if it is a cable that you connect and leave alone then I think it is not anymore likely to tear up than a speaker wire. before I ran multiple cables for redundancy I would install a conduit. The conduit would be cheaper and it would be more future proof.

Did you run two speaker cables to each of your speakers? If it is a cable that you are going to disconnect and connect a lot I could see something happening to it. if it is a cable that you connect and leave alone then I think it is not anymore likely to tear up than a speaker wire. before I ran multiple cables for redundancy I would install a conduit. The conduit would be cheaper and it would be more future proof.
Actually, in the one house I've had where the speakers wires were in an inconvenient place, yes, I ran a spare set.;)

Conduit would be a better option though, assuming it's feasible.

Actually, in the one house I've had where the speakers wires were in an inconvenient place, yes, I ran a spare set.;)

Conduit would be a better option though, assuming it's feasible.

I have told all of my friends that are building houses to run conduit to their projector location.

I have told all of my friends that are building houses to run conduit to their projector location.

Yes...conduit. That way you are ready for anything.

I was just getting ready to order up some cables...I was going to do 2 HDMI and 2 Component to the projector. The S-video is out of stock, but I am really starting to wonder if it is even necessary...I figure the HDMI and Component will do all my HD, and the S-video would never be used. Heck ! hdmi and 2 component will most likely just sit there too, but it will be ran and there as backup, seeming as the SR-805 only has One HDMI and one component out...

I agree with you and thats smart, I to ran 2 hdmi 1.3 and 2 component video just in case, and as for s-video and composite video I would never waste my time with that since thats not good enough quality for me any way. Yes cable is expensive but you only do it once.

I was just getting ready to order up some cables...I was going to do 2 HDMI and 2 Component to the projector. The S-video is out of stock, but I am really starting to wonder if it is even necessary...I figure the HDMI and Component will do all my HD, and the S-video would never be used. Heck ! hdmi and 2 component will most likely just sit there too, but it will be ran and there as backup, seeming as the SR-805 only has One HDMI and one component out...

I do not have a backup, but I have an install (35' in chase area & 15' exposed) where I can run a new cable without to much trouble. Before I spent $100 (my cost for extra HDMI and component) on extra cables that I probably would never use, I would install a conduit.

Maybe an Svga cable. Who knows, but may save time later. I wish I did while I am now starting to play around with a Linux HTPC for Blu Ray stuff.

Maybe an Svga cable. Who knows, but may save time later. I wish I did while I am now starting to play around with a Linux HTPC for Blu Ray stuff.

That is why a conduit is the best bet. It is hard to tell the future and a conduit will probably not end up a waste like the extra cables most likely will be.

That is why a conduit is the best bet. It is hard to tell the future and a conduit will probably not end up a waste like the extra cables most likely will be.

FO SHO...I was debating the conduit thing and I finally decided to do it, so I ran a 2" conduit just to assure that I have the space needed for growth