Mr peobody is right a cd is in two channel stereo I dont know the JVC RX-8040B receiver you have but if you have a mode for all channel stereo or a souround mode it should produce sound to the rears try reading the manual it all ways helps to refer back to the manual. my onkyo Thx tx-Ds797 will produce sound to the rears with a cd just thought I give a suggestion of what to kinda look for in the sourrond minu hope I didnt interfear just trying to help alexthegreat