In regards to the remote. I went with one of these. Works great and able to use my Logitech 880 to control all the componets in the closet out of sight.
IR Repeater Distribution Remote Control Extender System uses Cat5/6
Here is what I used when I ran my wires through the wall for my media room.
Its HDMI over CAT5E / CAT6
I recommend if you need any cables or wall plates to get them from Monoprice.com. I've ordered multiple times from them and have been very satified.
There really is no answer look at the first part it says
Key word ON
then the final part of the question states
Key word IN
There for who says the girls are actually inside the bus and not on the roof