I have read several posts concerning using the one for all remote to find discrete on off codes. I have a couple of questions about this
1. Is this just for tv's of can you also do this for other equipment ie. receivers, vcr's, ld and dvd players?

2. Can this method also be used to find other types of codes such as discrete input selections such as for a receiver?

3. Lastly, do you program these codes into the Pronto the same as you would any other code from a remote.

Hohn,
"One For All" type remotes use "lookup" table matrices to create codes for various remotes. These table provide IR carrier frequency, as well as specific data streams so the remote can create the IR code to be emitted. The "magic" function on these remotes provide access to functions that are not "on" the buttons on the "One For All" remote face. If a mfr supports elplicit codes, then you may be able to find them in this way. Many(most) mfr's don't support explicit codes. If for example your reveiver remote has specific source select codes, then these codes would likely be in the tables. If it doesn't, then they wouldn't. Companies marketing such remotes actually obtain OEM remotes and "capture" and deconstruct the codes and create table accordingly. I have had a recent experience with sending a remote in for capture and found out that a new "executor" was required to learn some of the codes. This meant considerable time and effort on the remote mfr's part, whether there are one or one million of these products in the consumers hands.
I hope this answers your questions.

Jack, this helps quite a bit. I have an old Pioneer prologic receiver that will accecpt discreet input codes so I may have good luck there. I am still wondering about discrete on/off codes. I seem to remember reading a post that said most equipment has both discrete on/off codes and a power toggle function which is what most companies put on their remotes to keep expenses down. Is it your experience that this is the case?
I am toying with the idea of spendingthe $15-$20 for one of these One for all remotes but I really hate the idea of wasting money for no good reason
johnf