yeah Ray3... I did read the manual.. and not about to do that again! lol!
I did find the issue, I - like an idiot - took the cables out the other day and put them back in the vcr/ipod output instead of the input. The thing about it is I seriously checked the cables about 4 or 5 times to make sure they were in the sockets properly without realizing I wasn't in the right spot (kinda like my first time! lol)...
anyhow, all is well now.
I just want to add that I STRONGLY recommend the logitech harmony 880!!! what an amazing remote.
I just wish I knew more about how to get the most out of the 3808... what the optimal settings are for my tv, playstation, etc... etc..