[mfk5331]

I have a Yamaha YHT-585BL HTiB, which came with the HTR-6050 reciever. I have been unable to get all 5 speakers to play, and was told I needed a digital connection, which I know nothing about. Right now I have everything hooked up to my HDTV with the audio inputs plugged into the reciever. This means to play XBOX I have to switch the TV to the component setting then switch the reciever to the proper input. I would like to have everything simple so I dont have to use 2+ remotes at hand all the time. Would it be possible to have everything hooked up to my HDTV and have just a cable running to my reciever that would just play any sound that would come from the TV?

I am a complete moron when it comes to home theatre, all I want is my surround sound to sound good and perform to its full potential, which it is not right now (only plays from rear speakers, center and sub). Can somebody explain to me the best setup, how to hook everything up correctly, and what cables I need to get? Again, so a dummy can understand it?

Thanks a bunch.