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Jill_S · 10-30-2003, 09:10 AM

Hi. Could someone please explain the uses of component video inputs and outputs on a receiver? Several receivers I've looked at (such as Denon AVR-1603) seem to have inputs but no outputs. Or am I just reading the specs wrong?

What would be the use of having inputs but no outputs? If there is no output, does that mean I can't run a high definition video signal through the receiver? I don't have an HD tv now, but would like to in the future (wouldn't we all?).

If I understand correctly, I could run the HD signal directly to the TV without going through the receiver, and some seem to think this is best. My question is, how much of a pain is this, user-wise? Could I still use one remote?

I'm new to this, so I hope my questions make sense. Thanks.

10-30-2003, 09:10 AM	#1 of 5
Jill_S Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 02:13 AM Local Date: 11-22-2008 Posts: 13	Hi. Could someone please explain the uses of component video inputs and outputs on a receiver? Several receivers I've looked at (such as Denon AVR-1603) seem to have inputs but no outputs. Or am I just reading the specs wrong? What would be the use of having inputs but no outputs? If there is no output, does that mean I can't run a high definition video signal through the receiver? I don't have an HD tv now, but would like to in the future (wouldn't we all?). If I understand correctly, I could run the HD signal directly to the TV without going through the receiver, and some seem to think this is best. My question is, how much of a pain is this, user-wise? Could I still use one remote? I'm new to this, so I hope my questions make sense. Thanks.