drw, that is a good point, I can connect the DVD player to an unused audio input. However I have to beleive I will lose more listening to PCM than if I listen in 6.1 mode with no center speaker.

I think I can live with the issue. I may even add a 6th speaker. I don't really have a good position for it but at least I will hear whatever is sent to that speaker. I am very interested in seeing how the outlaws wind up handling this issue.