Philips SBC RU970 User Manual
User Guide
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Taking a First Look 2
Intelligent Remote Control 2
Before You Start 4
Getting Started 6
Activating the Remote Control 6
Defining the Brands of Your Devices 7
Working with the Home Panel 13
Operating a Device 15
Adjusting the Settings 18
Getting the Maximum out of it 22
Introduction 22
Redefining Brands 24
Learning Commands 25
Labeling Elements 29
Adding and Moving 31
Deleting and Restoring 32
Recording Macros and Setting Timers 35
Using the Remote Control with Radio Frequency 39
ProntoPro Edit 44
Troubleshooting 46
General Problems 46
Programming Problems 47
Recharging Problems 48
FAQ 49
Maintaining the Remote Control 51
Important notices 51
Cleaning the Remote Control 51
Overview of Symbols 52
Specifications 55
Index 56
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Intelligent Remote Control
The Intelligent Remote Control can be used for most devices that
understand infrared (IR) remote control signals. Its easy-to-use
touch screen with 256 colors and its intuitive interface makes it a
perfect remote control for every user.
The Remote Control (RC) is completely customizable. In the
memory of the Remote Control, RC codes are stored to activate
different brands for all kinds of video and audio devices. The
Remote Control is set up by default to operate with Philips or
Marantz devices. When you have other brands, you simply define
the brands of your devices when you use the Remote Control for
the first time.
The Remote Control can also learn RC codes from existing remote
controls. It is designed to add devices and functions, relabel
buttons, record macros and set timers. With the ProntoPro Edit
software you create your own control panels and define your
personal look.
If you want to operate devices from a distance or from an adjacent
room, you can use the Remote Control with radio frequency (RF)
signals and an RF Extender.
The Appliance
Direct-access
buttons
Sending eye
256 color LCD
touch screen
Learning eye
Connection to the
docking station
Contrast dial
Page Up button
Serial port
Taking a First Look
Page Down button
Action buttons
Backlight button
Reset
button
Battery
compartment
Battery
cover
Latch
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Taking a First Look
Remote Control icon:
• Tap to enter the Mode menu and
customize the Remote Control
• Touch and hold to enter
Setup mode
Macro tab:
To activate the
Macro menu
Device tab:
To activate
the Device menu
Panel number:
Shows active
control panel
The Touch Screen
Control panel:
To send
commands
to devices
The Docking Station
The docking station is used:
• to charge the Remote Control;
• to connect your Remote Control to your computer.
The serial port on the docking station can be used as an alternative for the
serial port on the Remote Control.
Charging LED Adapter connectorSerial port
Connection for the
Remote Control
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Before You Start
When you use the Remote Control for the first time, you will have to:
• install the battery pack;
• place the Remote Control in the docking station and charge the Remote
Control.
Warning Use the docking station only with the Philips NiMH rechargeable battery pack.
We strongly advise you not to plug other appliances (like mobile phones,
PDA’s, …) into the docking station. This causes damage to the connector and
the appliance.
Installing the Battery Pack
1 Press the latch on the battery cover and remove the battery cover from
the Remote Control.
2 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment.
3 Plug the cable of the battery pack in the connector as illustrated.
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4 Place the battery cover back on.
Note Make sure the cable of the battery pack does not get stuck between the
mould and the battery cover.
After a few seconds, the Remote Control starts up automatically and an
Introduction screen appears. The Remote Control beeps twice to indicate that
it has finished starting up.
Because the battery pack of the Remote Control is not fully pre-charged, you
will have to charge it as described below.
Charging the Remote Control
For charging the Remote Control you use the docking station.
1 Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet and connect it to the docking
station.
2 Place the Remote Control in the docking station.
Make sure you hold the Remote
Control at an angle of 30° to 45°
when you place the it in the
docking station.
Charging starts immediately. The green charging LED on the front of the
docking station indicates charging takes place. When the Remote Control is
fully charged, the LED goes off.
Note Normal charging time is 2 to 3 hours, depending on the condition of the
battery pack.
You can operate the Remote Control while it is being charged.
The battery pack does not have to be entirely empty before recharging.
You can place the Remote Control in the docking station at any time.
When the battery pack is running low, the Low Battery icon flashes on the
Remote Control icon . Recharge the Remote Control as soon as possible to
ensure perfect performance.
Note The Remote Control retains all settings when the battery pack has run out.
You will only have to set the clock. See “Adjusting the Settings” on page 18.
Taking a First Look
30° to 45°
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Activating the Remote Control
Turning on the Display and the Backlight
The Remote Control’s display can be activated in three different ways:
Tap the screen gently with your finger or a blunt, soft object like a
pencil eraser.
The display is activated.
Tilt the Remote Control more than
50 degrees as illustrated.
The display and the backlight of the
direct-access buttons are activated.
Note In the settings (p. 18) you can choose to deactivate the Pick Up sensor.
Press the backlight button on the left side.
The display and the backlight of the direct-access buttons are activated.
When you turn on the display you see the Home panel. If another panel is
displayed, tap the Home button .
Note If the screen stays black or becomes blank, adjust the contrast using the contrast
dial on the left side.
The Remote Control has a switch-off feature: it automatically turns off to save
power.
In the settings (p. 18) you can define the switch-off time for the touch screen.
Activating Modes
The Remote Control has different modes. In Use mode the Remote Control icon
is entirely visible. If a label (like or ) covers the icon, see
page 23 to switch your Remote Control to Use mode.
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Defining the Brands
of Your Devices
The Remote Control uses RC codes to activate devices. Because there are several
brands using specific RC codes, you have to define the brands of your devices.
On the Home panel you find buttons for most common video and audio devices.
When you select a device on the Home panel for the first time, you will notice that
the Remote Control is set up by default to operate Philips or Marantz devices. For
all devices other than Philips or Marantz, you will have to define the brand before
you can operate them with the Remote Control.
1 Select a device on the Home panel.
The following screen appears.
2 When the brand of your device is Philips or Marantz, click No.
The Remote Control switches to Use mode. To operate the device in Use
mode, see p. 15.
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When you want to adjust the Remote
Control to operate with your brand,
click Yes.
The Remote Control switches to Brand mode.
Follow the instructions as described below.
There are three possible scenarios for defining
brands:
• You can select the brand and the code set
of your device.
• You can select the brand of your device and
search the code set.
• You can search the brand of your device.
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Selecting Brands and Code Sets
A list of brands and their corresponding RC codes are stored in the Remote
Control’s memory.
You have to select your brand from the list. Because not every device of a certain
brand uses the same RC codes, you might also have to select a set of RC codes for
your brand.
1 Tap Next.
A scrollable list of brands for the selected
device and a “virtual auto-zooming”
mini-keyboard appears.
2 Navigate through the list of brands using the scroll buttons and
to scroll up or down in the list of brands.
• By tapping the scroll buttons, you scroll through the brands one by one.
• By holding down the scroll buttons, the scrolling speed increases.
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Navigate through the list of brands using the mini-keyboard to jump
through the list of brands.
• To enter a character, tap the keyboard near the character you want to use.
The keyboard is zoomed in, allowing you to tap exactly the character you
need.
After you have tapped the character, the keyboard is zoomed out. Repeat
this action for every character.
Note You can zoom out again without tapping a character by pressing the right
action button (labeled Zoom).
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• To delete a character, press the right action button (labeled
Del
).
• To enter a space, tap the lower left corner of the keyboard. When the
keyboard is zoomed in, tap the empty key.
Every time you enter a character the list displays the brands that match
the character(s). The Remote Control makes a pre-selection of the (first)
matching brand. You only have to type as many characters as needed to
display your brand.
Note When your brand is not displayed in the list of brands, you can use Search
mode. See “Searching Brands and Code Sets” on p. 12.
3 Select your brand in the list.
The selected brand is highlighted.
The Search button switches into Next.
4 Tap Next.
When your brand uses only one set of RC codes,
the Remote Control switches to Try mode.
Continue with step 5.
When there are several code sets for your brand,
a list of code sets for the selected brand appears.
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You can select the code set for your device:
Note The RC code sets are ranked. The first code set in the list is used for most
devices of the selected brand.
1 Select a code set from the list.
The selected code set is highlighted.
The Search button switches to Next.
2 Tap Next.
The Remote Control switches to Try mode. Continue with step 5.
-orWhen you do not know which code set to select for your device, you can
search the code set in Remote Control’s memory:
1 Tap Search.
The Remote Control automatically searches through all available RC code
sets to find the matching codes for your device.
2 Tap Next to start sending appropriate
commands for the selected device.
The progress bar indicates how many of the
available code sets have been tried out.
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3 Tap OK when the device reacts.
The Remote Control switches to Try mode. Continue with step 5.
Note The name of the responding code set is displayed when you tap the OK
button, so you know which code set to select from the list after you have
tried out other code sets.
5 Tap Next.
The first control panel of selected device is displayed.
6 Try out the buttons on the different control panels and check if the
device is responding to the RC codes the Remote Control is sending.
Note Even when the device is responding to the current code set, it is advised to
try out other code sets. When your device responds to more than one code
set, install the most suitable one.
7 When you are satisfied with the way the device is responding to the
selected code set, tap Install.
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When you are not satisfied with the selected code set, tap Back to
select another code set.
When the RC codes for your device are installed, the Remote Control beeps
and returns to Use mode. Your brand is now defined for the selected device.
8 Define all other devices on the Home panel you want to operate.
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Searching Brands and Code Sets
When the brand of your device is not listed, the Remote Control can search
through all available brands and code sets in its memory to find the matching code
set for your device.
1 Tap Next.
The display shows a scrollable list of brands
for the selected device and a “virtual
auto-zooming” mini-keyboard.
2 Tap Search.
The Remote Control automatically searches through all available brands and
RC code sets to find the matching codes for your device.
3 Tap Next to start sending appropriate
commands for the selected device.
The progress bar indicates how many of the
available code sets have been tried out.
4 Tap OK when the device reacts.
The Remote Control switches to Try mode.
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5 Tap Next.
The first control panel of selected device is displayed.
6 Try out the buttons on the different control panels and check if the
device is responding to the RC codes the Remote Control is sending.
Note Even when the device is responding to the current code set, it is advised to
try out other code sets. When your device responds to more than one code
set, install the most suitable one.
7 When you are satisfied with the way the device is responding to the
selected code set, tap Install.
-or-
When you are not satisfied with the selected code set, tap Back to to
continue the automatic search.
When the RC codes for your device are installed, the Remote Control beeps
and returns to Use mode. Your brand is now defined for the selected device.
8 Define all other devices on the Home panel you want to operate.
Working with the Home Panel
On the Home panel you find buttons to activate the Device menu or the Macro
menu and to select devices.
Note You can customize the Home panel by adding (see p. 31) or deleting devices
(see p. 33).
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Activate the
Device menu
Select a device on
the Home panel
Activate the
Macro menu
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Activating the Device Menu
Tap the Device tab icon on the Home panel.
The Device menu is activated. The dynamic interface displays the Device menu
on the right side of the touch screen.
Go to page 15 and the following to learn how to work with the different devices.
Activating the Macro Menu
Tap the Macro tab icon on the Home panel.
The Macro menu is activated. The dynamic interface displays the Macro menu
on the right side of the touch screen.
Go to page 35 and the following to learn about macros and timers.
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Home button:
To navigate to
the Home panel
Device control panel:
To operate the device
Macro tab icon:
To activate the
Macro menu
Home button:
To navigate to
the Home panel
Macro control panel:
To operate macros
and timers
Device tab icon:
To activate the
Device menu
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Selecting a Device on the Home Panel
Tap one of the device you want to operate on the Home panel.
The first control panel of the selected device appears.
Operating a Device
You select the device you want to operate via the Device menu.
You operate devices using four kinds of buttons:
• Touch screen buttons;
• Action buttons (below the touch screen);
• Page Up and Page Down buttons (below the touch screen);
• Direct-access buttons (to the right of the touch screen).
Selecting a Device via the Device menu
The Device menu allows you to easily switch to another device without having to
return to the Home panel.
1 From within any device control panel, tap the Device tab
next to the Remote Control icon.
The Device menu appears. You can scroll through this menu using the Page Up
and Page Down buttons below the touch screen.
Device tab
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2 In the Device menu, tap the device you want to operate.
The control panel that was last accessed for this device appears.
Using Touch Screen Buttons
Sending commands
By tapping the touch screen buttons you send commands to the device you have
selected. When you send a command, the Remote Control icon shows
transmitting signals .
The name of the active device is indicated on the
Device tab.
Selecting a device without affecting other devices
When you select a device that is programmed with a device action (see p. 27), the
following happens:
• the Remote Control sends commands to the selected device to execute the
device action;
• the control panel of the selected device is displayed.
Sometimes, sending device action commands can cause unwanted behavior of
other devices.
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Currently selected device
Device menu
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Example
You have defined a device action for the VCR: when you select the VCR, the TV switches to
channel number 10.
Now you want to keep watching channel 2 on the TV when you switch to the VCR for
rewinding a tape.
To display the control panel of the selected device without sending device action
commands, follow this procedure:
1 Tap the Device tab next to the Remote Control icon to
open the Device menu.
2 Press and hold one of the action buttons (labeled
NO IR
).
The Remote Control icon turns around , indicating that it will not send
IR codes to the selected device so that none of your devices will be affected.
3 Tap the device you want to select.
The control panel of the new selected device appears and the Remote Control
icon turns to its original position . You can now operate the new
selected device without affecting the previously active device.
Using the Action Buttons
The action buttons change function depending on the device the Remote Control is
operating. The current function is displayed on the touch screen right above the
button. The function can either be an IR (infrared) command which is transmitted,
system commands or a jump to a specific device page.
IR commands System commands
Using the Page Up and Page Down Buttons
Most devices have more than one control panel. You can scroll through these
control panels using the Page Up and Page Down buttons below the touch screen.
The panel number on the left of the touch screen indicates the active panel
number and the total number of panels, for example 1/6.
When there are more items in the Device menu or the Macro menu than can be
displayed, you can scroll through the menu with the Page Up and Page Down
buttons.
The color of the action buttons and the Page Up/Page Down buttons indicates in
which menu or panel you are working.
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Note The Page Up and Page Down buttons are only displayed when necessary. If all
items in the menu are displayed or if a device only has one panel, the buttons are
inactive.
By holding down one of the scroll buttons, you go repeatedly through the control
panels of a device in a loop.
Using the Direct-access Buttons
Mute, Channel and Volume can be operated at any time, even without turning on
the touch screen.
Adjusting the Settings
Most of the Remote Control’s features can be set to your own wishes.
1 Touch and hold the Remote Control icon for three seconds.
The Remote Control switches to Setup mode. The first setup panel appears.
2 Tap the button of the setting you want to adjust.
The button is activated.
3 Tap the button repeatedly to toggle between the different options for
the selected setting.
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Use the action buttons to adjust the setting.
4 Use the Page Up and Page Down buttons to display the second and
third setup panel.
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