Pab, Allan is right: why did you get the receiver?

However, if you want to use the TV without the receiver sometimes, you should use Allan's #2 suggestion: DVD to TV (audio & video), TV to receiver (audio only), and only turn on the receiver when you want big sound. (No VCR?)

Then, you can leave the receiver's volume at a comfy setting, and use the TV remote all the time. However, if and when your system grows, you may decide to let the receiver do the A/V switching.

Larry
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