I just got the 8 in 1 learnign remote last week. At first, I didn't like it at all. I couldn't get it to learn any functions. However, by searching for the code (as in the manual) I was able to find a code for my pioneer receiver which did not have a code listed in the book. It took some finite positioning, but I was also able to get it to learn the extra buttons for my TV and VCR.

Jason