How to hook up? i just bought a new HDTV and a 5.1 channel home theater. and i was wondering how

Question

i just bought a new HDTV and a 5.1 channel home theater. and i was wondering how to connect this up. if i use a HDMI connecter from the system to my TV will that take care of the sound?but where would i plug my cable box to my tv? or my system? ive heard somthing about one cord that connects from the system to the TV then u plug all ur stuff into ur TV(cable). but then do i not get the HD on my DVD's becuz i dont have a HDMI cable up.

PLZ HELP I REALLY THANK U IF U HELP ME!!!

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Sounds to me like you need to upgrade your cable box. If you get an HD box, it should have a HDMI output. That should take care of picture and sound to tv. Your surround system should have component audio plugs (green, blue, red) or an optical audio cable (for best quality). you connect the cable box to this as well, or you can take them from the audio output on the tv...  hope i helped!