> They really don't give you enough inputs to work with, but it makes
> for a fun problem.
> The TV has one digital optical (we can abbreviate as OPT) output, two
> component inputs (we'll call III and IV), and one DVI input (we'll
> call V, because it is Input #5).
> DVR has Digital Optical, DVI, and one component output.
> Wii has component output, no optical output.
> XBox360 and PS3, both with component output, Digital Optical Out.
> The stereo has only one digital optical input, plus COAX.
> Maybe we will get a dedicated DVD player, which could either run a
> COAX or digital output, but will be running component output.
> To add more capacity, I bought a switching device which adds four
> component inputs w/ digital optical, and switches between them to one
> component and digital optical output.
> Let's assume that a feedback loop can be created if we're not careful
> with our routing, and that optical sound is selected over standard
> sound, which would matter if the Wii is hooked up to the switcher and
> its digital optical is being used by something that's on.
> I've thought this through, but want a second opinion to setting this
> up., working with what's available. HDMI is not an option, and I heard
> I'd have more headaches if I ran out of inputs anyway. Any thoughts?
AV hookup is a doddle.