I have a Receiver, DVD player, DVR/Satellite Tuner, TV. Whats the best way to connect all of these? Is there an advantage to connecting video inputs to the receiver or is it better to connect the video inputs directly to the TV and the audio inputs to the receiver?
2007-07-24 11:47:25 · 4 answers · asked by z b 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
connect video directly through the TV if it is analog. Audio should go from DVD player, through the reciever, then to the speakers.
2007-07-24 11:54:56 · answer #1 · answered by nater4817 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish there were an easy answer to this, but it really comes down to the capability of your equipment. Generally, it makes the most sense to connect your components to the receiver, then the receiver to the TV. The benefit is when you switch the receiver from one input (like your DVR) to another (your DVD player) the video source will be switched as well as the audio.
The caveat is this: older, less expensive receivers cannot convert video from one format to another. So if your DVR uses S-Video connections for video, while your DVD player uses HDMI, most receivers will require you to connect both the S-Video and HDMI outputs of your receiver to your TV. Then when you switch between the two, you'll need to switch the video input on your TV as well. But if you have two S-Video inputs to the receiver, it has the ability to switch between them.
Higher-end and newer receivers can do some of this conversion. I've heard new Denon receivers can convert all video and audio into HDMI, which could be a real convenience. Then you have a snarl of cables to your receiver, but only a single HDMI cable going from your receiver to your TV. This can be very useful if you need to mount a plasma or LCD screen to a wall.
2007-07-24 18:58:19 · answer #2 · answered by MEP_at_work 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would most likely want to connect all your video and audio sources directly to the receiver so you can easily switch between them.
2007-07-24 18:53:25 · answer #3 · answered by luckyaz128 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Here is a detailed diagram how all parts are connected to-gether.I am sure this will help.I think it is better seeing than trying to explain with words. Hope this helps.
http://www.hometheaternetwork.com/
2007-07-24 21:24:58 · answer #4 · answered by ROBERT P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋