Hi,

Why do audio receivers have video inputs? What would be an advantage of
running a video source through my receiver?

Thanks,

Scott

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Hi,

Why do audio receivers have video inputs? What would be an advantage
of
running a video source through my receiver?

It allows the receiver to control the video output.

For example, you select DVD, the receiver will switch the video source
to DVD and also set the Audio source to DVD. You can leave your TV on 1
video source without flipping a bunch of swtiches.

As an added benefit, some receivers (most new ones) can upconvert
composite and s-video to component output (or DVI/HDMI).

Video switching is especially important if you plan on using a projector
that is mounted in an obscure location. Since the receiver handles all
the video switching, you only need to run one cable between the receiver
and the output device:

-------
+ VCR +
-------
|(Composite)
------------ 1x Component Video Cable -------------
+ Receiver + -------------------------------------- + Projector +
------------ -------------
|(Component)
-------
+ DVD +
-------
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"Scott" wrote...
Why do audio receivers have video inputs? What would be
an advantage of running a video source through my receiver?

It allows for audio and its associated video to be switched
together (and frequently via remote control, etc.)