5.1 surround input from cable TV

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I am new to HT. I recently got a Integra 7.2 receiver and a Sony NC650V DVD and am in the process of setting them up. After a lot of reading and trial and error, I have pretty much figured out how to connect everything (much more complicated than my 2 channel tube stereo). I have one question, I see that some cable movies and TV shows say they are broadcast in 5.1 surround sound. I am trying to figure how to get the cable audio surround into the receiver. My TV (relatively new JVC (ie it has component "in")) does not have a audio digital "out" (only R & L). If I split the cable coax, can I run one of the cable coax directly into a digital audio coax "in" on the receiver to get the cable 5.1 audio? If not, is there anything else I can do?
Thanks
Bill

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Topic - 5.1 surround input from cable TV - moose 12:07:59 12/29/01 (3)

Re: 5.1 surround input from cable TV - Charm 11:28:56 01/01/02 (0)

As I understand it ..... - John C. - Aussie 16:50:05 12/29/01 (0)

Don't do that... - Old Guy 14:42:17 12/29/01 (0)

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