[Sharky]

Originally Posted by Italia_NYC

Excellent question. Now for the answer;

Whether you are aware of it or not, just about every receiver today is capable of outputting video to your tv. It is usually labeled "monitor" on the back of your receiver. The purpose of this, is to address the issue you raise. Newer receivers have dvi/hdmi, or component "monitor" outputs, so you would install an hdmi cable from the 360 (or dvd player, etc...) to an hdmi input on your receiver, then install a dvi/hdmi or component cable from the "monitor" output of your receiver to your television. Your audio receiver can essentially be used as a video switcher. Not many people realize this.

It's a great feature. It means you're receiver is loaded with cables... but luckily my entertainment center is big enough to hide them all.