Question w/ surround using RCA audio cables?

[cbstiles]

Hi, I've currently got a Panasonic Dolby Digital surround sound system set-up for my tv. Unfortunately the systems built-in DVD player is scratching dvds and thus not reading them properly. So what I've done temporarily is connected another DVD player to the system via RCA audio cables. My main question is, will the RCA audio cables properly send the signals for surround sounds to the system from the dvd player? Or is it possible that a Optical digital cable or HDMI cable is necessary? Thank you.

[atifsh]

some dvd players have 5.1 out that is six cables frm dvd to ur panasonic.
if that is a possibility then u'll get true six channels, no problem.
otherwise what u'll be hearing is not true surround.

if ur dvd player and panasonic both have some kind of digital out/input coixal/optical that will be better, no interference issues.... otherwise analog six channels are just fine.

[cbstiles]

I see, unfortunately I do not have a dvd with the six cables. What I've noticed with the current connection is that the surround right and surround left sounds are merged together (there is no difference in the sounds coming from the two different speakers) and also my sub sounds dont seem to be working properly plus some of the sub sounds are coming from the center speaker. I noticed these with audio calibration tones. Are these problems that would occur if I am using an RCA connection?

[Wombler]

I see, unfortunately I do not have a dvd with the six cables. What I've noticed with the current connection is that the surround right and surround left sounds are merged together (there is no difference in the sounds coming from the two different speakers) and also my sub sounds dont seem to be working properly plus some of the sub sounds are coming from the center speaker. I noticed these with audio calibration tones. Are these problems that would occur if I am using an RCA connection?

If you've less than six then yes.

Use either optical or coaxial digital connections to get the full surround sound.


Wombler

[atifsh]

ok another thing u can look for is Dolby prologic II if its available it will do stereo input better then what u r listening now.

[cbstiles]

I see, unfortunately the receiver doesent seem to be a very good one and lacks both both an optical and coaxial digital input (which i think means the only real good way to get true surround would be to use the built-in dvd player). It has Prologic, but It doesent seem to indicate that it is Prologic II. Heh, it sorta seems like im going to have to put forth money towards a new receiver.

[Wombler]

I see, unfortunately the receiver doesent seem to be a very good one and lacks both both an optical and coaxial digital input (which i think means the only real good way to get true surround would be to use the built-in dvd player). It has Prologic, but It doesent seem to indicate that it is Prologic II. Heh, it sorta seems like im going to have to put forth money towards a new receiver.

Good excuse to get some sexy new equipment!

Separates are the way go though and if you're anything like me you'll get good use out of a new A/V Receiver.

Make sure the existing speakers and the new amp are compatible though.

If your existing speakers aren't that great then ideally you'd be better upgrading those as well.


Wombler