On the white DTV remote, I've programed the AV1 mode to control my surround sound but switching back and forth is a tad annoying. Is there a way to program the remote to where the volume buttons ONLY control the SS receiver and NEVER the TV? I never use the TV's sound anyways. Thanks in advance.

HR24. I have 'first run' selected on ALL shows but I still have to go into my 'to do list' and cancel recordings. "The Simpsons" and "Robot Chicken" are the biggest culprits (it wants to record EVERY episode when theres not a conflict) but it happens for a few other shows as well. What gives...

Hey guys. I've been a DirecTV customer for nearly 11 years and just recently I was forced to upgrade to their new HR24 DVR. I'd had the old R10 TiVo for 6+ of those years and absolutely loved it. I wasn't really happy about the forced switch, but technology changes so sometimes you have to...