Should video through the receiver???

[SNO N YET]

Is there any reason to run the video through a receiver?  We only have a DVD player and HD box to connect to the TV.

I guess if we had tons of componets it would make sense, but in my case with only two components should I just connect the video to the TV?

Thanks
Jeremy

[Skipjack]

I think the purist will tell you to use the direct connection.  

But, the convenience of switching inputs via the receiver outweighs that IMO.

[gparris]

You only use an A/V receiever as a switcher if you have the need. Many have VCRs, standalone Tivos, gamesets, etc., using the better receivers for switching, will allow you input everything into the A/V receiver's inputs and output with only one component output directly to your HDTV set, a nice feature.
Doing this, you aim towards your receiver's remote and push  the source buttom (TV, VCR, etc) and it sends the audio to your speakers and the video source to your screen all at once.
In your case, based on what you indicated, you may not need this, for now.
Hope this is clearer, now.
If your A/V receiver is capable of a 80-100mhz passthru on the component switching side, it should be well sufficient for HD and DVD progressive video.

[jkane]

If you have only 1 component input on your TV and your receiver will switch component, it can keep you from having to pick which device will not get the high end input.  Otherwise, direct is always better if you have the inputs on your TV.

I have 5 video and audio inputs switching to 2 different video and audio output zones.  The receiver does upconversion too, so only one cable goes to the main TV.  The second zone is component only, so it's no big deal.  It does allow either TV to watch any input device or even the same one at the same time.

[borghe]

the answer is really up to you. do you want to have to switch TV inputs along with stereo inputs?

for me I definitely use video switching on the receiver. any decent modern day receiver won't introduce any real artifacts into the picture so even the purists don't have much of a leg to stand on.

the general consensus seems to be if you can do it, why wouldn't you?