[hitfordcycle]

Is it necessary to connect Component video cables from the DVD player through the AV Receiver (Yamaha Rx-V1400 in my case) or can I go straight to the Television (Samsung 50 inch DLP Rear Proj.)?. If I can go straight to TV then I save on video cables. But. am not sure if there is an advantage to going through the receiver first (improved picture, or better synch with surrond sound audio) Thanks.

 

[dbansal]

Of course you can connect it directly to your television. Actually connecting a source through less components is better (unless you're going through a scaler) There are inputs in the AV receiver so you can connect multiple component devices to your tv, without having to switch the wires everytime.


hope this helped

 

[Matt_Smi]

Nope, no benifit with running them though the receiver, just go right into the TV. The only reason you would want to use your receivers inputs is if you run out of component inputs on your TV and need an extra one.

 

[John P]

Some receivers will display their setup information on components outputs, this would be the only advantage unless you need component switching.

 

[Billped]

The item everyone seems to overlook is the one-click attribute of going through your receiver. Otherwise you'll have to separately switch your TV's video inputs and your receiver's audio inputs every time you switch between DVD, TV, cable/satellite, etc.


Unless, of course, you like to listen to the soundtrack on your DVDs while you watch ESPN.



Bill

 

[umr]

Quote:

Originally posted by Billped The item everyone seems to overlook is the one-click attribute of going through your receiver. Otherwise you'll have to separately switch your TV's video inputs and your receiver's audio inputs every time you switch between DVD, TV, cable/satellite, etc. Unless, of course, you like to listen to the soundtrack on your DVDs while you watch ESPN. Bill

You can avoid that problem if your TV accepts discrete remote codes and you use a programmable remote like a Philips Pronto.