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Do you guys push video through AV Reciever?

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I have a Denon 3805 on the way to go with my GWV. I have the option of pushing all video through the reciever and then only using one input on the Sony GWV. The best Denon in and out is only component, no DVI or HDMI. I have three inputs:


X-Box - Component

DVD - Component

Cable - DVI to HDMI


I would have to go component on the cable. Any downside to going through the reciever? It does up convert the weaker inputs like S-Video and Composite, but I don't have any.


What do you think? I am thinking changing sources will be a lot easier without having to change inputs on the TV and the reciever.


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If your TV has enough inputs, I would just connect your components directly up to it. No sense in potentially degrading signal quality for the sake of convenience.
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Is degradation really an issue? I wouldn't have thought this would be an issue with a $1200 reciever specifically made for this type of stuff.


Any other experiences out there?
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I do that and have seen no problems with signal quality. It's nice to be able to control all video and audio using only one component
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A siginificant feature of the SXRD is the ability to individually adjust each input (inputting components are all different, therefore the SXRD adjustments would be used to compensate). I would rather purchase a universal remote like the Harmony and you will still have one button to push when you change channels or components (not to mention one button when you turn-on or turn-off everything).
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I have the Harmony 659 on my other setup and it works very well. I hear you on the ability to adjust each input on the sony individually, but on my GWIII, I pretty much use the same setup for all inputs.


What I am thinking now is that it just seems like a cleaner install going through the reciever instead of having video going from each component to the TV and then the audio going to a different place. Also, I would like the ability to view my receiver menu on screen.


No matter which way I go, I will be getting a new Harmony.
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Is degradation really an issue? I wouldn't have thought this would be an issue with a $1200 reciever specifically made for this type of stuff.


Any other experiences out there?
Sure degradation is an issue. I was in your position but I got the Yamaha HTR 5990 (something like that) so I didn't degrade the signal. It does HDMI switching. You should have considered buying the Denon 3806 with HDMI switching....
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No, so I can watch sports & listen to music.
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Sure degradation is an issue. I was in your position but I got the Yamaha HTR 5990 (something like that) so I didn't degrade the signal. It does HDMI switching. You should have considered buying the Denon 3806 with HDMI switching....
The 3806 sure does look sweet, BUT $650 vs $1300 isn't woth HDMI considering I only have one HDMI and it is really DVI to HDMI.


I think I will take the advice of most of you and just leave the video on the TV. I will probably also conect the monitor out on the reciever to one of the composite inputs on the TV so I can see the reciever menu on the big screen.


How does this sound?
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One more related question:


Can I leave the composite audio of the STB and DVD going to the TV and the then run and optical to the reciever off both? Will the unit output audio from both? This way, I can always turn off the reciever and use TV speakers for those times when I want a little quiet.


Am I making sense?
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One more related question:


Can I leave the composite audio of the STB and DVD going to the TV and the then run and optical to the reciever off both? Will the unit output audio from both? This way, I can always turn off the reciever and use TV speakers for those times when I want a little quiet.


Am I making sense?
Yes you are, and yes you can. That's how I have my components set up - RCA R/L channels to the TV, and digital audio to the receiver. After all, I don't necessarily need to watch the news in DD5.1 and 120W/channel. :)
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Yes you are, and yes you can. That's how I have my components set up - RCA R/L channels to the TV, and digital audio to the receiver. After all, I don't necessarily need to watch the news in DD5.1 and 120W/channel. :)
I do the same thing.
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pbmpharmacist
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The 3806 sure does look sweet, BUT $650 vs $1300 isn't woth HDMI considering I only have one HDMI and it is really DVI to HDMI.


I think I will take the advice of most of you and just leave the video on the TV. I will probably also conect the monitor out on the reciever to one of the composite inputs on the TV so I can see the reciever menu on the big screen.


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My Yahama HTR was WAY less than 1300 at jr.com
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If you can tune in HDNet's test patterns (Tuesdays, 6 am ET) a comparison of piping them through a receiver versus direct connection should make any quality loss obvious. Maximum resolution numbers might differ. I use this technique to obtain lines/picture width for HD (16:9). That linked resolution-wedges image (max ~1800 lines horiz.) could be used, too. -- John
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