Programm the arrow keys to be both menu and transport functions. I realize there are no labels but once you try it you'll agree.

Nope. Sorry. I definitely do NOT agree. Having tried several options I do agree that this was the better one. But the inherent delay in response time when walking through menu's or firing transport control commands (whichever way you program it) was annoying enough to me to look for a different remote. Like DJ said, it's a personal preference. Glad it works for you though, as you have one helluva remote!! :-)