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What do I need - AV reciever/Amp/something else?
on: September 10, 2006, 20:29:23 PM
Ive just added a projector to my home entertainment setup (cheers nimrod!) and now ive got a problem.

I want to be able to switch between my TV and the projector using a range of sources (Xbox, NTL, DVD, video, PC).

Do AV recievers or 5.1 amps have video inputs and outputs?

Idealy im looking with something that can switch between with 5 video/audio inputs and 2 video outputs.

Im guessing this unit incorporated the 5.1 amp?  I dont know much about home cinema, what do i need.
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Re:What do I need - AV reciever/Amp/something else?
Reply #1 on: September 10, 2006, 20:39:44 PM
There would be no point putting a video signal through a 5.1 amp or receiver. I have seen an audio source switch that handled 5.1 but it wasnt cheap.

I use several sources into the TV through a 4x gang scart socket thing like a power one but for video. These can be bought from some £1 shops and although the signal will be corrupted if switch on more than one at a time it doesnt seem to do harm. It should have a normal cable connection for your compy seperately
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What do I need - AV reciever/Amp/something else?
Reply #2 on: September 10, 2006, 20:49:30 PM
You want an AV reciever m8.

I am using a Yamaha DSP-AX620, its pretty old now but does everything I need :)

My yammy had the following inputs:

360 (composite) + Optical
Media box (composite) + Digital Coax
Freeview (composite) + L/R Stereo
Dvd Player (composite) + Optical
Stereo L/R Audio only

and then the outputs were:

Composite to Telly
Composite to Projector


As long as you dont want HDMI/DVI or HD upscaling, you should be able to pick up a brand new receiver for less than £200 thatll give you what you need :)

I would sell mine but I cannot afford a new one atm :(


Something like this might do:
http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct&pid=SONY-STRDE400

Your best bet is to work out all the inputs you require and then start looking :)
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Reply #3 on: September 10, 2006, 20:56:02 PM
Cool, that sounds like what I need, just dont want to be manaully plugging in cables each time.

Something like this:

Sony @ Richer Sounds

Says it has 2 component and 3 composite inputs, no mention of outputs tho :?


EDIT: LOL, you edited your post with the same one.
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Reply #4 on: September 10, 2006, 21:14:26 PM
Like this?

http://www.tmfsolutions.co.uk/homecinema_video_switching_zektor_HDS4.1.htm

Only has one set of outputs but then again you would be using a single set of 5.1 speakers anyway.
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What do I need - AV reciever/Amp/something else?
Reply #5 on: September 11, 2006, 00:23:21 AM
Looks like it will be better value to get an AV reciever, will give me what I need plus a decent surround sound.

Time to get saving/bargain hunting!

Cheers.
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