Hey, all- I've asked a similar question in the past, but still have some questions about the most efficient way to hook my HT up. I recently got a DVR and have it just hooked up now to my TV, but would like to get the sound through my receiver to my speakers. I think I would want to start from scratch to be sure everything is correct.

I don't have any component hook-up on my TV (Sony SDTV).

Here is what I have: Yamaha 5860 receiver, SDTV, DVD player, and Explorer 8300 DVR/digital cable box.

Here's what I want: I want to be able to get sound through my receiver/speakers from DVD player and DVR/cable box.

Here is how I currenly have it hooked up:
*Optical out from DVD to Optical in on receiver
*S-video out from DVD to S-video in on receiver
*S-video out from receiver to S-video on TV
*Cable input to DVR
*Cable from DVR to TV

Is this right? I'm able to get sound through my receiver when I watch movies on my DVD player.

What do I need to do to get sound through my receiver/speakers when I watch DVD player and DVR/cable box?

Thanks.
Eric