I also have a 27" Sony XBR and 1050 combo. I have used the video switching on the 1050 only when I had more than three video input devices (DVD, VCR, SAT, PS2). Since I've ditched the VCR I let the tv switch the video, and the 1050 do the audio. My remote keeps everything in sync by using one-button macros. It is a Radio Shack Rs 15-1994, which is almost the same as the Outlaw remote. The same macros will also turn everything on if not already on. Another macro turns everything off.

I have 3 kids, all under 10, and they have no problems with any of it. My wife OTOH, can't make it work. Go figure.