Some of those old universals you have may be the type with hidden capabilities (we call them JP1 remotes). If any are on the list below, then you can easily add every possible function (and more) from the original remote without learning. This can't be done with any other type of cheap universal, and it's rarely documented, so you likely would never have known. Insignia is one of the few brands that often includes a real universal remote (and JP1 at that), capable of controlling hundreds of other makes/models of TVs and other devices. If your remote has a 6 pin connector in the battery bay, it's probably a JP1 remote.

[Link: hifi-remote.com]

If you do have such a remote, post back with details, and we can tell you how to unlock its potential.