What type of DVD player do I need for surround sound?

[wjandrews]

I got a "home theatre" receiver and speakers (5 plus subwoofer). I have a DVD player and DVDs that have 5.1 audio on them. But I don't seem to be able to get anything more than stereo on the receiver. I don't know whether I haven't set it up right, or if my DVD is not capable of reading and sending the 5.1 signal. My DVD player is a Konka KD 1800 U1. It has an S-video output and a "digital" output (that looks just like an ordinary RCA jack).
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Bill

[Innershield]

Do you have the digital output from the dvd player hooked to the digital connection on your amp or do you just have the stereo left and right rca's hooked up?

[wjandrews]

I tried connecting the digital out on the DVD player to the digital in on the surround receiver (using a normal RCA cord), but it still came through in stereo.

[Innershield]

ok, then you need to go into the menu on your dvd player and change the audio out from "PCM" to digital

[wjandrews]

Yippee! I didn't know there was a choice of digit or not on the DVD player. Actually, I've got a family party to prepare for now ( ). So, I haven't fully tested it. When I do, I'll make a post to confirm. Thanks very much -- your help has been invaluable.

Bill