1. I have both hooked up. It's as simple as turning the 5.1 direct button on or off. Of course you'll have to change the audio language on the DVD. Note: I've read in some other theads that base managment, or lack thereof, is an issue when using the 5.1 direct. I don't consider myself an audiophile so I haven't really noticed the difference.

2. Don't know about this one.

Good luck

Richard R

[This message has been edited by Richard_R (edited January 31, 2002).]

[This message has been edited by Richard_R (edited January 31, 2002).]

Sorry I keep editing my posts. My spelling is atrocious.

But you spelled atrocious right. (I think)..

I have my two speakers running in parallel for my rear surround.
They and the L/R surrounds are placed equi-distant from each other and work great.
Trace

I have 2 center surrounds hooked up in parallel also and concur with Baristamans' results.

Richard_R did a good job with 1., so I'll just hit 2. -- nope. A phono pre-amp could be connected to any of the stereo analog inputs (the AUX input might be well-suited for it if it's open).

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Gonk

thanks for all the help!!! does anyone have any further comments on the lack of bass management that Richard_R mentioned, when using the direct 5.1 direct mode???

i swear, this is my last question, i think...