Digital surround mode doesn't work,just analog dvd 6ch.input

First of all, you don't identifiy the hardware.

Second, DVD 6 CH INPUT is analog so how would the device KNOW if all 6 channels are present? ONLY a device with the required 6 analog channels should be connected there. That input typically bypasses ALL internal digital processing.

Elaborate more on the digital source(s) that are failing and assure us you have looked at/exhausted what the manual says for setting them up.

Hello!

you can use the Digital Coaxial port on the back of the tv.

use a mono RCA and connect it to a digital receiver eg:surround to get external sound.

(this only works with receivers with a digital input and will not give any sound
if connected do a analog input)

No names of anything. have you looked at any manuals?

"6ch/dvd" is generally for 6-channel analog input from, say, an SACD player, the intent being to prevent direct digital copying of the original source. Selecting it will bypass all internal digital sources and digital processing.

If you don't actually have a 6-channel analog source connected to the 6ch input you will get only the number of channels you DO have connected.

BTW: if you name the device(s) the answers get better. Or just look in the manual.

With no specific model mentioned it's hard to look in a manual for recommendations or visualize what possible switch may be out of place.

Turn the volume control to something medium.

The errant switch, control or condition may change and you will suddenly release the amp's full power and possibly destroying your speakers. If a signal isn't audible at 1/2 volume it's probably not there.

Carefully examine the front panel for clues like a misplaced Source Selection, Mute, Tape Monitor control or Multichannel Analog Input selected.

There is a good chance that a common control may have developed a high-resistance or 'dead' spot through defect or idleness and is causing your symptom. Turn the POWER OFF and operate every control throughout its range a number of times, especially rarely-used ones like Tape Monitors and the Mute control.

Turn the volume to something reasonable and see if that helped.

Most DVD (and Blu-Ray) players have digital 5.1 audio outputs and some (like yours) also have analog outputs for electronics that lack a digital audio input (*).

I can't get a description (or picture) of the inputs beyond its having two, one 5.1 and one stereo. No mention of digital. Even at the lame akai site.

http://www.akai.com/product_detail.asp?id=3&id2=20&id3=58

* Like the Akai SS-3800 ??

So if the BD has 5.1 analog outs, yes, it will connect the same way as the DVD. Otherwise, you're limited to stereo analog audio (yuk).

Register and download the manual for free at retrevo.com

http://www.retrevo.com/support/Panasonic-SC-HT07-Home-Theater-Systems-manual/id/354dj098/t/2/

Plug a device that actually has a 6 channel analog output into the DVD/DVD 6Ch inputs. Configure THAT device to put out 6-channel analog.Select ANALOG 6CH on the remote (page 16).

Check the input mode on the reciever so that they are set for dual, rather than just digital or analog. It might be set for analog and your using a digital optical in cable. Also make sure DTS mode is turned off, unless your watching a DVD that is dts enabled.

The flashing digital input for DVD means its digtial input is either not connected or not transmiiting. If yoy still hear the DVD it is probably because you also have the analog cables attached. Is that right?

If you had both attached the receiver would opt for digital over analog but would default to analog if the digital signal was not there.

If you can connect the DVD's digital cable you will get actual 5.1 surround sound from DVD.

http://www.sherwoodusa.com/pdf/RD-6500(English).pdf

A few questions... What components are involved? How are they connected? Can you hear sound from the speakers for any other input device i.e. radio, cd, vhs, etc.? I suspect that there is an issue with the way the system is connected. I have the Surround sound output from my DVD player connected to the digital surround sound input on my reciever. I'm using digital coax cable (looks like a "normal" RCA cable), not the optical fiber connection. I had to buy a special cable for the digital surround sound. A normal RCA cable would not work. I don't know why. If you're using a similar connection, that could be your issue. make sure that the output and inputs you're using are compatible. A digital surround sound connection (in or out) can't be connected to an analog connector (in or out). Remember, Digital to Digital with a Digital capable cable; Analog to Analog with an Analog capable cable. If this is not your issue, post back here with more info and we'll see what we can figure out.