Definitely agree on being able to tell what mode I'm currently using. To me, it's more valuable than displaying what input I'm currently using, although that, too, is useful information.

Just don't let it, or anything else, scroll by all the time.

If you hit the "SURR MODE" button on the front panel, it will show you the current mode. You then hit the up/down buttons on the front panel to scroll through the options. I'm sure implementing something like this with the remote would be possible.

I would also request the ability to trim channel levels for any output that is currently active. I'm specifically referring to the inability to change the subwoofer level when using "Upsample" mode. The sub is active, and the front panel indicates that, but if I hit "Test-Set-Set", the only channel levels I'm offered are L/R. The suggestion is to use the "2-ch sub offset" control that's buried in the OSD. Of course, I don't want to turn on my TV to be able to adjust the sub.

Just a couple of suggestions.

Otto