You probably will have to use the analog outputs on the DVD player. That means five cables between the DVD player and the receiver. If you up-grade the receiver you will only need one digital cable. At that point you will be able to receive a discrete 5.1 audio signal from the DVD player. After completing this up-grade you will notice a big difference when watching movies
Can I use Dolby Pro-Logic receiver with DVD player
I have not been up to date on the new technology for about 10 years,now I'm trying to catch up.I have a 10 year old Marantz 3359 Pro-Logic receiver that I used with a Yamaha laser-disc player(basically unused,due to availability of rental discs in my area).I would like to purchase a DVD player, but I would also like to use this older pro-logic receiver if I could.Is this possible? Thanks for your comments.Keith