That is disappointing.

I can see that, because of the unique nature of the six input DVD input, it might be necessary to have DVD represented in both input groups in a fixed assignment setup.

It is much harder to justify Video 2 (which has no special features) being in both groups when using Video 3 for just one or the other would have allowed both DVI and component switching to be usable at the same time.

(By usable I mean each switch could have more than one unique and accessible input.)

Thanks for the information, in any case.

Another question to confirm that this is not the processor for me:

I notice that the serial port is only mentioned in the 970 manual in conjunction with the firmware update mechanism. In the 990, it is billed as capable of controlling the processor as well.

Is it accurate to say that the 970 does not support computer control via the serial port?