I must add that the tsu1000 utilizes the same code and it works o.k. Could there be some ir 'compatibility' problem that doesn't show up with the 1000 but does with the 7000? Should I be looking at RC5/6/mm or a duration adjustment in order to make it 'readable' to the avm2? Really need to get this working and the avm is my last BIGGEST hurdle. THANKS for all responses..