More on "outboard" a/v switches, and related to the virtual inputs:

I'd also like the feature to rename each audio/video input. Ideally, this would also extend to naming & control over external a/v switches. Perhaps this leads back to a horrible proprietary command system. BUT, if the receiver could control the external switch and integrate it with one UI, that would be nice.


For example, I could have two virtual inputs labeled "snes" and "gamecube" -- but they would both map to the same physical input (connected to the external a/v switch). The receiver could then automatically command the external switch to the right input for that device.

Perhaps this sort of functionality is better suited for a harmony-like remote.