[HawaiianGecko]

You don’t have to switch through the inputs.

Many thanks, you just made my day.  I'd have never figured it out as I don't use the Sony remotes. All the TV functions I need are on my CATV remote, except of course the TV menu button.  I guess I'll just have to keep the extra remote close by.

[BreezyDog]

Glad I could help. I had the same problem you did. But having 8 of my 9 inputs on my XBR3 being used I couldn’t deal anymore and someone at AVSforum clued me in.

Another trick is to go into setup and edit your external inputs not being used to skip mode. So then you scroll right past the input like its not there.