Well, as a result the responses I received and additional research on the Internet I've just ordered the mx-500. Unfortunately, it's a Christmas gift and my wife said I can't open it till then. So I'll let you know after Christmas.

I appreciate the feedback everyone gave.

Good choice audvid! Now put your wife on here and we'll see if we can help convince her to let you open your present a few days early!

A stupid question on configuring the MX500. How do you get the 950 to switch to the proper video source when you select the varoious devices such as SAT,DVD,VCR, ect. On the standard 950 remote when you hit SAT it automatically selects the correct video source. I hope this does not have to be done via macros sice I prefer to hit the source button on the remote without having to hold it down for a second.

Thanks
TPS

Any of the device buttons can also learn a command that will be sent when you select it, allowing them to behave exactly like the device buttons on the 950's remote. You can also assign a macro (triggered when the button is held down for a second or two), which is a separate feature.

EDIT: Just glanced in the manual, and the procedure for this is on page 22 --"Programming the Ten Device Buttons." You need to enter the setup mode, select LEARN, and then press the PAGE button rather than selecting a device. Then press the button for the device, followed by the button on the 950's remote.

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[This message has been edited by gonk (edited November 21, 2003).]