yep, i have the same prob with my hitachi 42. sometimes i have to hit (on the 950)volume 2 or 3 times, sometimes while i'm adjusting it it just stops- it pretty much reacts when it wants! LoL!

i haven't used it without the tv on yet. i'll have to check that out soon. and it just dawned on me to try hiding the other remotes from the 950's view when i'm watching movies.