well , I would like to warn everyone about a serious -lrb- in my view -rrb- shortcoming of this system , which to I come as a big surprise . I be not a tech junkie , so I do my research in mainstream media - Consumer Report , Amazon etc. . . and I have not see this emphasize anywhere - there be no Optical \/ Coaxial Audio Input ! well , I do not know what it mean , but now I do - you have to connect you cable box to the system via regular red\/white cable . thus , if you have a digital cable where many tv program -lrb- movie , football , etc. . . -rrb- come in 5.1 , you can not get the full 5.1 out of home theater . only when you watch dvd or listen to cd . now , I be not a tech person , and I love several thing about the system - very easy to set up , one unit do dvd and VCR , etc. . . it play dvd great , both video and sound . yet , unless someone can explain to I how to overcome the above mention shortcoming , I be plan on go through the hustle of packing everything back and return the item . another warning - customer service be not very helpful , in respond to question on set up the system . best of luck !