Melody,

Sorry, but I'm not a "technical" person. But in reading your last post, think it might be worth a try for you to use the remotes that your cable company provided and the ones that came with the TVs.

Didn't read this entire thread, so don't know if you've been in touch with the tech support guys/girls.

My husband constantly messes up his TV/VCR viewing because he thinks he has to use remotes that have no business being used.

I've stuck only with the remote that the cable company gave me and the remote that came with the VCR. Never had one single problem.

Granted I only have one TV and VCR that I'm dealing with, but if you keep everything separated, that might be your answer - including getting a second cable box.

Good luck,

Sheltiemom