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Watch TV by pass preamp/processor

Iam hooking up a home theater with separates and will have all source components hooked up to the preamp/processor and out to the TV.

I would like o be able to watch TV/tivo the "old fashoined" way at times. Does the preamp act as a bypass if not turned on? or
Can I create another path by using component out from the TIVO(HDMI to preamp) and select that input for"normal" viewing?
ralonghi

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dbphd
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I do essentially what Chadlesko recommends, but I use an HDMI switcher to choose a video source between my HD-DVR and PS3. You might do the same if you choose to include a DVD/BD player among your sources.

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dbphd
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The video doesn't change whether the pre/pro is on or off, if you take the video directly to the TV. Just the audio does. I zero the audio on the TV, turn on the pre/pro, and select the HD/DVR input. In my case, I do need to switch video if I go from HD/DVR to PS-3, and, as I previously mentioned, that's done with an HDMI switcher.

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