Playing extrenal Video on an iMac

The TV in our home recently broke and I would like to replace it with an iMac. My question is, is it possible to display video coming from an external source (DVD player), on the iMac's display?
Second best would be is we could get 5.1 surround audio out of the iMac to our amplifier. It has 5 RCA ins for 5.1, it has a digital input and a coaxial input. If there is an audio interface which would take audio from iDVD and work with our stereo, that would be second best.
Ideal would be to take the video out of our current DVD/VHS player and display the picture on the iMac.

This is one of a number of products that can get a TV signal into your Mac;
EyeTV Hybrid
You would need to read up on the abilities on the different models to choose the one closest to your input needs; analog vs digital, etc.
The iMac Intels have a digital audio line out. You need a toslink cable with a miniplug adapter. It would be available in many hi-fi, electronic or Apple stores.

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