Passing video through the mini (HTPC)

I currently send video out to my television via HDMI from a receiver. I would like to instead input this video signal to a mac mini and output from the mini to the television (i.e. pass the video signal through the mini on the way to the television). My functional goal is to be able view the receiver input windowed - or full screen - on the mac desktop without losing any of the video quality at the television.
What is the best way to get the video input into the mini?

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