I have been programming the RC5000/Pronto remotes for a few years and working with Marantz equipment as well.

After I worked on last years plasma screens, I was quite happy with the discrete codes they had. NOW, with the new 42,50 and 61 (only have put in 42 and 61 so far) I have to use a slow macro, which is prone to problems both from the IR remote eye problems we've run into, and customers who just never hold the remote still for the required time! (Can't wait for IR/RF remotes)

I anchor the macro for each source, with the DVD button, and then pause and then select the video input. If you don't, then it toggles the various inputs for that source. What a pain in the ass!

I have last years model of the 42 at home and am glad that it has discrete codes. Otherwise, I'd be divorced by now. It was hard enough sliding the plasma in, let alone the remote control. When she asked for a "regular" remote, I handed her 4 of them. She now uses the RC5000 all the time