Thanks for the responses. Not the OSD. I was referring to the 990 front panel display. I have it set up to blank the display after a few seconds (which is a setup option that I very much like as my TV is right next to my system). When you press a key on the main remote, the 990 display activates to show you the command you pressed but, it doesn't when you press any of the ZONE2 remote keys. I found that if you first press a key on the main remote to activate the display, then quickly press the ZONE2 remote key you want, you can get the "[R2]____" command displayed before the display blanks. So, the problem is that the ZONE2 remote key presses do not take the 990 display out of blanking mode to show you the command. It does execute the key press, however, which is good. This seems to me like a bug that could be fixed with a firmware upgrade.

As for the "volume up" issue, Yep, I have found that to be a little annoying on many occasions but, not as annoying as the display blanking problem. At least the display indicates that the volume keys are still controlling ZONE2 with the "[R2]___" in the display which helps me. The worse part about this "volume" feature is that it is IMPOSSIBLE to explain what is going on to my wife who several times has turned down the ZONE2 volume very very low all the while wondering why the heck the main volume wont turn down. Then, I get a call at work with her telling me that "ZONE2 isn't working again" and I have to explain how to get around the blanking problem so that she can see the ZONE2 volume level in the display and turn it back up to -5dB where it should always be.

I really would like the ZONE2 volume to control ZONE2 instantly, and the MAIN volume to control the MAIN volume instantly. The timeout for both should be like a second.

gonk: I agree with you that you don't want the ZONE2 key press to pop up on the TV screen. But, that doesn't mean it shouldn't show up on the 990 front panel display.

Thanks again for responding!