It's interesting to read the shared frustration on this thread. What everyone should realize is that this is not a "new" problem. I have been this business for 10 years, and I can remember when the term "discrete code" was virtually unknown. Quite frankly that is why products such as AMX/Crestron and the Niles Intellicontroller were such outstanding control solutions for us. I hope what everyone can appreciate is that things are much better now, and are getting better every product cycle.
Ricky P, your example is a very good one that I am talking about. Plasma TV's have always been really designed for commercial use and/or as primarily a computer monitor. They are still trying to streamline integrating these displays for use with NTSC video, let alone worrying about "discrete codes".
As much as I love Pronto/ProntoPro's as a solution, we have to realize that there are inherited issues. Even with a $30,000 TV. Just remeber, a BMW 750 still needs its oil changed, just like a Ford Escort.
Breathe, and make use of the luxuries we do have. Trust me, it could be a whole lot more difficult.


ELdon