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Table of Contents
Taking a First Look
Pronto: The Home Theater Control Panel 3
The Device 4
The Touch Screen
What's New for Pronto Next Generation? 7
Before You Start 8
Placing the Batteries 8
Getting Started 9
Turning on Pronto 9
Setting the Contrast
Setting Time and Date 10
Changing the Time Format 10
Changing the Time
Changing the Date 10
Operating Pronto 12
Device Overview 12
Page Overview 12
Customizing Pronto 13
Using the Tools 13
Defining the Brand for a Device 13
Learning Commands 19
Labeling Elements 21
Adding Devices 23
Deleting Elements 25
Moving Devices 26
Adjusting the Settings
Setting the Timeout of the LCD Screen 28
Setting the Timeout of the LCD Backlight
Setting the Switch Level of the Light Sensor
Setting the Animation Mode 29
Setting the Volume Level 29
Calibrating the Touch Screen
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Using the Power Features 30
Creating and Editing Macros
Creating a Macro
Editing a Macro 32
Operating Pronto with the Cursor
Operating Pronto with RF
Selecting RF to Operate your Devices 35
Selecting IR to Operate your Devices 36
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ProntoEdit 37
FAQ 38
Troubleshooting 40
General Problems 40
Customizing Problems 40
Storage Problems 41
Pronto error messages 41
Maintaining Pronto 42
Important Notices 42
Cleaning Pronto 42
List of Symbols 43
Specifications 46
Glossary 47
User Guide
Index
Copyright 52
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Taking a First Look
Pronto:
The Home Theater Control Panel
Pronto is a Home Theater Control Panel that allows maximum flexibility and
customization for even the most sophisticated home entertainment system. It can
control almost any device that understands infrared (IR) remote control signals. Its
intuitive interface makes it a perfect remote control for every user.
Pronto is easy to configure. It contains a huge universal database where IR codes
are stored to control different brands for all kinds of video, audio devices and even
home automation equipment. By default Pronto is set up to control Philips or
Marantz devices. For other brands you simply choose the brands of your devices
when you use Pronto for the first time.
Pronto offers you some extra powerful features:
■ You can create and edit macros, allowing you to send a series of commands
with one single touch.
■ You can choose to have Pronto working with radio frequency (RF) signals to
operate devices from a distance or from an adjacent room. To do this, you
need an optional RF Extender that converts Pronto RF signals into IR signals.
With ProntoEdit software you can create your own screens and define a personal
look. ProntoEdit's Online Help system (accessible via the 'Help' icon in ProntoEdit)
will guide you through the process. You can find ProntoEdit on the included CD
ROM and on the Philips website
page 37 for more information.
www.pronto.philips.com. See "ProntoEdit" on
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Taking a First Look
The Device
Pronto has several hard buttons. Some are freely programmable, some have a
predefined function:
■ The buttons on the left side of Pronto and the buttons at the right side of the
screen have predefined functions.
■ The utter left button below the touch screen has a predefined function.
The two middle buttons below the touch screen and the utter right button are
freely programmable.
You can reprogram the function of these buttons and change the label on the
touch screen.
■ The cursor buttons and buttons on the right side of the cursor are programmed
to operate devices, for instance for navigating through the on screen menu of
your TV.
All these buttons are freely programmable. However, these buttons each have
a predefined function. If you learn one of these buttons or assign a macro to it,
its predefined function for that database will be permanently lost.
LCD touch screen
Buttons
Learning eye
Light sensor
Volume up
Volume down
Mute
Channel up
Channel down
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Toggle button
SmartSurfer
Cursor navigation
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Taking a First Look
Backlight
Page up
Page down
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Reset button
Battery
compartment
Connection to docking station USB port
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The Touch Screen
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What's New for Pronto Next Generation?
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This new Pronto offers several new features compared to the previous model.
The most important ones are:
■ Light Sensor
The Light Sensor on your Pronto causes the backlight to switch on
automatically according to the ambient light of your own home theater
environment.
■ Page Overview
The Page Overview offers you a list of all the pages for one device. Every
device comes with a Page Overview, making it easier and faster to browse
through the device pages.
■ 16 Gray Scales
The number of gray scales has increased from 4 to 16. Therefore the buttons
look much more natural.
■ Transparency
Pronto supports transparency in buttons and other objects. This allows the
user to create complex user interfaces in an easy way.
■ Cursor Navigation
By default the cursor is programmed to operate devices. The functions
assigned to the cursor button depend on the device active on the Pronto.
Pronto also offers you the possibility to use the cursor for navigating through
devices and pages on the screen. The Left and Right cursor buttons allow you
to scroll through the devices, with the Up and Down cursor buttons you scroll
through the different pages.
.■ Animation Mode
Pronto provides navigation feedback through graphical animations of mode
transitions and page transitions. You can enable and disable the animations of
your Pronto in the Setup Page.
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Before You Start
Placing the Batteries
When you use Pronto for the first time, you will have to place 4 AAA batteries.
You can use rechargeable or non-rechargeable AAA batteries.
Q Slide off the battery cover from the back of Pronto.
Place the batteries in the battery compartment.
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Notes When the batteries are running low, the Low Battery icon appears over the
battery icon in the right upper corner of the screen. Pronto retains all its settings
when the batteries have run out. You will only have to set the time.
See "Changing the Time" on page 10 for more information.
You can also use a docking station and a battery pack to recharge your Pronto.
The docking station and the battery pack are optional.
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Getting Started
Turning on Pronto
Pronto can be turned on in three different ways:
■ Tap the touch screen.
Nate Only use your finger or a blunt soft object like a penal eraser to operate the
touch screen.
Press one of the hard buttons.
Nate When you press a hard button on Pronto, the according function will be
executed immediately, while the buttons below the touch screen will activate
the display.
Press the Backlight button.
Setting the Contrast
You can set the contrast level and switch on the backlight of Pronto using the hard
buttons on the left side of the device.
■ To decrease the contrast, press and hold the upper button and at the same
time press the hard button.
To increase the contrast, press and hold the upper button and at the same
time press the "+" hard button.
■ To switch on the backlight, press the upper button.
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Backlight
& contrast
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Getting Started
Setting Time and Date
When you have installed the batteries and turned on the Pronto, you might want to
set the current time and date. To go to the Setup Pages, tap the Pronto icon in
the top center of the touch screen.
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There are two different formats:
■ 12 hour (AM/PM): This is the default format.
■ 24 hour
You can select the Time Format by tapping the Time Format button
in the first Setup Page. The Time Format button toggles between the two
formats.
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Note When the batteries are replaced, the time is reset to 0.00 a.m.
[T| Tap the Tij" button in the first Setup Page.
The Time button is selected. The labels '+' and appear for the two middle
hard buttons.
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[Y| To increase the time, press (and hold) the hard button labeled '+'.
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To decrease the time, press (and hold) the hard button labeled '-'.
[—1 Tap the Tij" button again.
The new time is set.
Hhanging :he Da:e
To change the year
[T Tap the Year button in the first Setup Page.
The Year button is selected. The labels '+' and '-' appear for the two middle
hard buttons.
[I To increase the years, press (and hold) the hard button labeled '+'.
-or
To decrease the years, press (and hold) the hard button labeled '-'.
[—I Tap the Year button again.
The new year is set.
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To change the month
Q Tap the Month button in the first Setup Page.
The Month button is selected. The labels '+' and appear for the two middle
hard buttons.
[I To increase the months, press (and hold) the hard button labeled
-or
To decrease the months, press (and hold) the hard button labeled '-'.
[— Tap the Month button again.
The new month is set.
To change the day
Q Tap the Day button in the first Setup Page.
The Day button is selected. The labels '+' and '-' appear for the two middle
hard buttons.
[I To increase the days, press (and hold) the hard button labeled '+'.
-or
To decrease the days, press (and hold) the hard button labeled '-'.
Tap the Day button again.
The new day is set.
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Operating Pronto
Pronto contains a series of customizable devices, each consisting of several device
pages. All active devices on your Pronto are listed in the Device Overview. All the
available device pages are listed per device in the Page Overview.
Device Overview
The Device Overview offers you a list of all the devices you can control with
Pronto. To view the Device Overview, press the middle button at the top of the
touch screen.
You can navigate between the devices in two
different ways:
■ Tap the device you want to operate from the Device
Overview.
Tap the Device Left button at the top of the
touch screen to navigate to the previous device.
Tap the Device Right button ^ at the top of the
touch screen to navigate to the next device.
Device
Overview
button
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By default you navigate through Pronto using this touch screen navigation. When
cursor navigation is enabled, the Device Left and Device Right button disappear.
You then navigate through the devices and pages using the cursor. For more
information on changing the touch screen navigation to cursor navigation, see
"Operating Pronto with the Cursor" on page 33.
Page Overview
The Page Overview offers you a list of all the pages for one
device. To view the Page Overview, tap the Page Number
in the upper area of touch screen.
You can navigate between the different pages in two
different ways:
■ Tap the page you want to operate from the
Page Overview.
■ Press the Up or Down hard button on the left
side of Pronto.
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Customizing Pronto
What makes Pronto so powerful, is the ability to extend its functionality in multiple
ways, like programming additional functions, adding supplementary devices and
changing the interface as it suits you best.
For full editing you can use ProntoEdit software. See "ProntoEdit" on page 37 for
more information.
Using the Tools
Pronto provides different tools. For customizing Pronto you have to switch to the
appropriate tool. Pronto offers 8 different tools, each providing different
functionalities:
■ Brand Tool:
Defining the brands of your audio/video equipment (page 13);
■ Learn Tool:
Learning IR codes from other remote controls (page 19);
■ Label Tool:
Labelling buttons, devices and pages (page 21);
■ Add Tool:
Adding new devices or copying existing devices (page 23);
■ Delete Tool:
Deleting button actions or devices (page 25);
■ Move Tool:
Moving devices in the Device Overview (page 26);
■ Macro Tool:
Programming a sequence of commands for one single button (page 30);
■ RFIRTool:
Defining to operate Pronto with IR signals or RF signals (page 34).
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Defining the Brand for a Device
Pronto contains a huge list of brands and their according IR codes in its database.
Pronto uses these IR codes to control devices. Because there are several brands
using specific IR codes, you have to define the brands and the corresponding code
sets for each device. You can either have Pronto autodetect the brand or select it
yourself. If a device's brand contains more than one IR code set, you also have to
select it.
On the Device Overview you find buttons for the most common video and audio
devices. Pronto is set by default to operate Philips and Marantz devices. For all
devices other than Philips or Marantz, you first have to define the brand before you
can operate them with Pronto.
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Searching the Brand and Code Set for your device
ni Press the left hard button below the touch screen for
2 seconds.
The TOOLS menu appears.
[I Tap Brand In the Tools Menu.
The 'Brand Tool' screen appears.
0 Tap CED .
The Device Overview appears.
[G Select the Device for which you want to define
the brand.
The 'Brands' screen appears.
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Searching the brand
[j] Tap in the 'Brands' screen.
The 'Searching the Brand' screen appears.
[G Tap J and point Pronto at the device.
The 'Searching' screen appears. Pronto searches through the list of brands by
sending out an IR code for each brand.
[G When the device for which you are defining
the brand responds to the IR code,
tap in the 'Searching' screen.
The 'Installing the Brand' screen appears.
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Installing the brand
[j] Tap in the 'Installing the Brand' screen.
The first Page of the selected Device appears.
[I Tap different buttons to see if the device is responding to the IR codes
for the selected brand and code set.
0 Press the left hard button .
The IR codes for the selected brand and code set are installed.
-orPress I ^ and tap GzJ again.
3 Press the left hard button i below the touch screen to exit
Brand Tool.
Selecting the Brand and searching the Code Set for your device
[j] Press the left hard button [ Tooir^ below the touch screen for
2 seconds.
The TOOLS menu appears.
Tap Brand in the Tools Menu.
The 'Brand Tool' screen appears.
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0 Tap CGG in the 'Brand Tool' screen.
The Device Overview appears.
[G In the Device Overview, tap the Device for which you want to define
the brand.
The 'Defining the Brand' appears.
0 Tap L±lJ in the'Defining the Brand'screen.
The 'Brands' screen appears.
Selecting the brand
[j] You can tap the Scroll Down button H or the Scroll Up button S
next to the Brands List.
The Brands List scrolls down/up.
Note You can also select the brand via the virtual keyboard by tapping one or more
of the brands name characters.
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Tap the brand for the selected Device in the Brands List.
The selected Device is highlighted.
® TaplS) in the 'Brands' screen.
If there is only one code set, the 'Installing the Brand' screen appears.
-orIf there is more than one possible code set,
the 'Code Sets' screen appears.
Searching the code set
rn Tap CEEH) in the 'Code Sets' screen.
The 'Searching the Brand' screen appears.
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[T| Tap and point Pronto at the device.
The 'Searching' screen appears. Pronto searches through the list of code sets
for the selected brand, by sending out an IR code for each code set.
0 Tap in the 'Searching' screen.
The 'Installing the Brand' screen appears.
[G To install the brand and code set, follow the instructions described in
"Installing the brand" on page 15.
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Selecting the Brand and Code Set for your Device
ni Press the left hard button i тоо|Г^^ below the touch screen for
2 seconds.
The TOOLS menu appears.
[I Tap Brand In the Tools Menu.
The 'Brand Tool' screen appears.
\J\ Tap L±lJ in the 'Brand Tool' screen.
The Device Oven/iew appears.
[G In the Device Overview, tap the Device for which you want to define
the brand.
The Defining the 'Brand' screen appears.
0Tap in the Defining the 'Brand' screen.
The 'Brands' screen appears.
Selecting the brand
ni Tap the Scroll Down button E or the Scroll Up button E next to the
Brands List.
The Brands List scrolls down/up.
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Note You can also select the brand via the virtual keyboard by tapping one or more
of the brands name characters.
[I Tap the brand for the selected Device in the Brands List.
[У| Tap СЕВЕ) in the'Brands'screen.
If there is only one code set, the 'Installing the Brand' screen appears.
-orIf there is more than one possible code
set, the 'Code Sets' screen appears.
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Selecting the cede set
Select the brand of your device.
Tap the Scroll Down button or the Scroll Up button next to the
Code Sets list.
The Code Sets List scrolls down/up.
Tap the Code Set for the selected Device in the Code Sets list.
Tap in the 'Code Sets' screen.
The 'Installing the Brand' screen appears.
To install the brand and code set, follow the instructions described in
"Installing the brand" on page 15.
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Learning Commands
If an IR code is not in the database, you can program Pronto commands by
transmitting IR signals from your existing remote control to Pronto's learning eye.
'he Learn Tool allows you to learn a button or a device action. Q device action
is an action that is executed automatically when you select a device. E.g. when
you select TV, you can learn your Pronto to switch on the TV at the same time.
You can also use the Learn Tool to relearn commands that do not work properly.
Note Once you have learned a button, the button will not be overwritten If you select
another brand in Brand Mode.
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Learning a Button
|T] Press the left hard button i Tools below the touch screen for
2 seconds.
The TOOLS menu appears.
[I Tap Learn in the Tools Menu.
The 'Learn Tool' screen appears.
[3] Tap [ Laarn a button ] _
The last page you have visited appears.
[G Navigate to the Device and the Page that contains the button you want
to learn.
G Tap the button you want to learn.
A Learning indication appears in the top center of the touch screen.
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Position Pronto and the remote control as illustrated above.
Note Make sure that you aim Pronto's learning eye at the remote control's
IP window.
The distance between Pronto and the remote control should be between
L and 8 inches ¡10 and 20 cmj.
[B Press the key on the other remote control within 5 seconds.
If learning succeeded, you will get an OK message.
If learning failed, you will get a Failure message.
See "Pronto will not learn commands" on page 41 for more information.
[4| Select other buttons on Pronto you want to learn.
[¥] Press the left hard button t below the touch screen to exit
Learn Tool.
Learning a Device Action
rn Press the left hard button ? TooIs^ below the touch screen for
2 seconds.
The TOOLS menu appears.
B Tap Learn in the Tools Menu.
The 'Learn Tool' screen appears.
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The Device Overview appears.
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[G| Tap the Device for which you want to learn a Device Action.
A Learning indication appears in the top center of the touch screen.
B Position Pronto and the remote control as illustrated above.
Note Make sure that you aim Pronto's learning eye at the remote control's
IP window.
The distance between Pronto and the remote control should be between
L and 8 inches ¡10 and 20 cmj.
B Press the key on the other remote control.
If learning succeeded, you will get an OK message.
If learning failed, you will get a Failure message.
B Select other Devices on the Device Overview you want to learn.
B Press the left hard button [ below the touch screen to exit
Learn Tool.
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Labeling Elements
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The Label tool allows you to label a button, a device or a page. In the Label Tool
you can find a virtual keyboard. This keyboard zoo+s in when you tap a character.
The keyboard contains four different character sets, including a series of symbols
you can use for labeling. You use the Shift button to switch between the four
character sets on the keyboard.
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[ Shift
For a complete list of the symbols, see "List of Symbols" on page 43.
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Labeling a Button
[j] Press the left hard button i . below the touch screen for
2 seconds.
The TOOLS menu appears.
Tap Label In the Tools Menu.
The 'Label Tool' screen appears.
0 Tap t Label button J
The page you last visited appears.
[G Navigate to the Device and the Page that contains the button you want
to label.
[P Tap the button you want to label.
The 'Labeling' screen appears.
P Tap the keyboard.
The keyboard zooms in.
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Tap the character you want to add to the label.
The character is added to the label. The keyboard automatically zooms again.
To zoom out with adding a character to the label, tap the Unzoom
button.
The character is not added to the label. The keyboard is zoomed out.
To use other characters and symbols, tap .
The character set on the keyboard switches.
You can choose from four different character sets.
0 To remote characters, tap .
The character in front of the cursor is removed.
You can add other characters to the label.
[9] Tap (23.
The label of the selected button is changed. The last visited page appears
again.
You can select other buttons on Pronto to label.
fPil Press the left hard button i below the touch screen to exit
Label Tool.
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Labeling a Device
[j] Press the left hard button f tqqIs^ below the touch screen for
2 seconds.
The TOOLS menu appears.
Tap Label in the Tools Menu.
The 'Label Tool' screen appears.
0 Tap L Lab0l device ]
The Device Overview appears.
[G Tap the Device you want to label.
The 'Labeling' screen appears.
[P Follow the instructions 5 to 8 of "Labeling a button" on page 21.
P Press i .
The label of the selected Device is changed. The Device Overview appears
again.
[B| You can select other Devices in the Device Overview to label.
[s] Press the left hard button i 'll, below the touch screen to exit
Label Tool.
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Labeling a Page
ni Press the left hard button i tqqIs^ below the touch screen for
2 seconds.
The TOOLS menu appears.
Tap Label In the Tools Menu.
The 'Label Tool' screen appears.
0 Tap C
The Page Overview appears.
[G Tap the Page you want to label.
The 'Labeling' screen appears.
[P Follow the instructions 5 to 8 of "Labeling a button" on page 21.
[e] Press i Done“^, .
The label of the selected Page is changed. The Page Overview appears again.
P You can select another Page in the Page Overview to label.
P Press the left hard button i below the touch screen below the
touch screen to exit Label Tool.
J in the label Tool'screen.
Adding Devices
The Add Tool allows you to add a new device or copy an existing device.
When you add a new device, a device template stored on your Pronto is used to
create the device pages, buttons and functions. Philips IR codes are used when
you add a new device. Then you have to program the new device using the
Brand Tool (page 13) or the Learn Tool (page 19).
Copying an existing device saves time. The personal settings you defined for
that device will also be copied. If you want to add e.g. a second C0 player, you
do not have to learn or create macros again, you just copy them from the existing
CD player already programmed on your Pronto.
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Adding a New Device
P Press the left hard button f below the touch screen for
2 seconds.
The TOOLS menu appears.
P Tap Add in the Tools Menu.
The 'Add Tool' screen appears.
P Tap C
The 'Adding' screen appears.
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[G Tap the device template you want to add.
The 'IR Code' screen appears.
0 Tap C J in the'IR Code'screen.
The Device is added to Pronto with IR codes.
-orTap I Create without actions J ¡n the'IR Code'screeo.
The Device is added to Pronto without IR codes.
[M To operate this device, you have to learn every button of the device.
Note Added devices are automatically positioned at the end of the Device Overview.
You can move devices with the Move Tool. See "Moving" on page OS for more
information.
Copying an Existing Device
rn Press the left hard button f . below the touch screen for
2 seconds.
The TOOLS menu appears.
[G Tap Add in the Tools Menu.
The 'Add Tool' screen appears.
^ jgp L Copy B.i.ting device ]
The 'Adding' screen appears.
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[G Tap the Device you want to copy.
The 'IR Code' screen appears.
G Tap (. Create ».ith actions J .|p gg,.ggg
The Device is copied to Pronto with IR codes.
-or-
Jgp L Create Without actions J in the'IR Code'scteen.
The Device is copied to Pronto without IR codes.
Note Added devices are automatically positioned at the end of the Device Overview.
You can move devices with the Move Tool. See "Moving" on page OS for more
information.
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Deleting Elements
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The Delete Tool allows you to delete a button or a device. When you delete a
button, only its action will be deleted. The button becomes invisible, but you can
still see and edit it with the Learn Tool.
Deleting a Button Action
ni Press the left hard button [ tqqIs^ below the touch screen for
2 seconds.
The TOOLS menu appears.
[I Tap Delete in the Tools Menu.
The 'Delete Tool' screen appears.
0 Tap t^E).
The last visited page on the Pronto appears.
[G Navigate to the Device and the Page that contains the button you want
to delete.
[G Tap the button you want to delete.
The button action is deleted.
The label 'Undo' appears above the right hard button.
[G You can press the right hard button UNDO to undo the last action, i.e.
you restore the button.
The button you just deleted is restored.
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[G You can select other buttons on Pronto to delete.
[s] Press the left hard button below the touch screen to exit the
Delete Tool.
Deleting a Device
ni Press the left hard button i below the touch screen for
2 seconds.
The TOOLS menu appears.
[G Tap Delete in the Tools Menu.
The 'Delete Tool' screen appears.
0 Tap [ 1 .
The Device Overview appears.
[G Tap the device you want to delete.
The device is deleted.
The label 'Undo' appears above the right hard button.
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You can press the right hard button UNDO to undo the last action, i.e.
you restore the device.
The device you just deleted is restored.
You can select other devices on Pronto to delete.
[Y] Press the left hard button S below the touch screen to exit the
Delete Tool.
Moving Devices
The Move Tool allows you to move a device up or down the Device Overview,
enabling you to put your most used devices at the top of the list.
rr| Press the left hard button f . below the touch screen for
2 seconds.
The TOOLS menu appears.
[I Tap Move in the Tools Menu.
The 'Move Tool' screen appears.
[— Tap the Device you want to move in the Device List.
3 Tap the Move Up 0 or Move Down button S in the 'Moving'
screen.
The selected Device moves up/down in the Device List.
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0 Tap J in the 'Moving' screen.
The Device is moved.
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Adjusting the Settings
In the Setup Page you can adjust several settings. You can:
■ Set the time and date as described earlier, on page 10.
■ Set the timeout of the LCD screen;
■ Set the timeout of the LCD backlight;
■ Set the level of the light sensor;
■ Set the animation mode;
■ Set the volume level;
■ Calibrate the touch screen.
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■ You can go to the Setup Pages by tapping the Pronto icon 0 in the top
center of the touch screen.
Setting the Timeout of the LCD Screen
The timeout of the LCD screen determines how long the LCD touch screen stays
active before turning off. Shortening the active time will increase Pronto's battery
life.
Note The LCD screen will only time out when you are not using Pronto.
rn Tap [LCDtimeout 40jpj Setup Page.
The LCD Timeout button is selected. The '+' and labels appear on the two
middle hard buttons below the touch screen.
[I To increase the timeout, press (and hold) the button labeled '+'.
-or
To decrease the timeout, press (and hold) the button labeled
[3] Tap [LCDtimeout 40 »c ] ggg|g
The new LCD screen timeout is set.
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Setting the Timeout of the LCD Backlight
The timeout of the LCD backlight determines how long the backlight of the touch
screen and the buttons stays active. Shortening the active time will increase
Pronto': battery life. The backlight timeout and the LCD screen timeout can work
independently.
[jj jgp [Backlighttimeout 40 sec j jp Setup Page.
The Backlight Timeout button is selected. The'+' andlabels appear on the
two middle hard buttons below the touch screen.
To increase the timeout, press (and hold) the button labeled '+'.
-or
To decrease the timeout, press (and hold) the button labeled '-'.
^ Tap timeout 40 sec J gggjp
The new LCD backlight timeout is set.
Setting the Switch Level of the Light Sensor
The light sensor on your Pronto causes the backlight to switch on automatically
according to the ambient light of your home theater environment. The light level is
indicated in the bar.
The indicator is the threshold you set, while the gray area indicates the actual
light level, measured by the light sensor. When actual light level reaches the
threshold you set, the backlight on your Pronto will switch on.
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0 Tap
The Light Sensor button is selected. The'+' andlabels appear on the two
middle hard buttons below the touch screen.
To increase the level, press (and hold) the hard button labeled '+'.
-or
To decrease the level, press (and hold) the hard button labeled '-'.
0 Tap ( Light sensor
The Light Sensor button is deselected again. The new level for the light sensor
is set.
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Customizing Pronto
Setting the Animation Mode
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Pronto provides navigation feedback through graphical animations of mode
transitions and page transitions. You can enable and disable the animations of
your Pronto in the Setup Page:
■ You can disable the animations by choosing 'No animations'. Cy disabling all
animations you use the absolute maximum of your Pronto's processing speed.
■ When changing pages with the 'Page transition' animation, one page seems
to slide out of the screen, while the second page slides in.
■ The 'Mode transition' animation makes a page 'drop' out of the top of the
touch screen.
■ With the option 'Fuii animations' you can enable both animations at the
same time.
Setting the Volume Level
You can set the volume level from the hard buttons as well as from the touch
screen buttons. The volume of the button refers to the loudness of the beep you
hear when you press or tap a button.
Setting the Volume Level of the Hard Buttons
I To adjust the volume of the hard buttons, tap ^ in the
second Setup Page.
You can either select G of the 3 volume levels or choose to mute. Every time
you press, the volume level increases with one step up to level 3.
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Setting the Volume Level of the Touch Screen
I To adjust the volume level of the touch screen, tap in the
second Setup Page.
You can either select G of the 3 volume levels or choose to mute. Every time
you tap, the volume level increases with one step up to level 3.
Calibrating the Touch Screen
When you first use your Pronto, the touch screen is already calibrated. However, if
you notice that your Pronto does not send out the commands in accordance with
what is indicated on the touch screen, it is advised to recalibrate the touch screen.
[j] Tap [ Calibrate J jp ^.|^g gecood Setup Page.
The 'Calibration' screen appears.
[T| Tap (. ) jp 'Calibration' screen.
[— Tap the upper left corner on the touch screen.
[G Tap the lower right corner on the touch screen.
The touch screen is calibrated.
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Using the Power Features
Creating and Editing Macros
A macro allows you to send a sequence of commands when tapping one single
button. You can for instance switch on your TV, turn on a movie channel and
prepare your VCR for recording by rewinding the videotape. The macro contains an
action list. The action list can be created and edited in the Macro Tool.
Note Once you have programmed a macro, the button will not be overwritten when you
select another brand in the Brand Tool.
Possible actions you can use in a macro are:
■ Adding an IR code:
■ Creating a link to another button:
■ Adding a delay:
■ Adding a beep.
Creating a Macro
rn Press the ieft hard button i below the touch screen for
2 seconds.
The TOOLS menu appears.
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[2| Tap Macro in the Toois Menu.
The 'Macro Tool' screen appears.
[3] Tap in the 'Macro Tooi' screen.
The last visited page appears.
[G| Navigate to the Device and the Page that contains the button you want
to use for a macro.
[P Tap the button you want to seiect as a
target button.
If you can use the button to program a macro,
the 'Macro' screen appears.
-orIf you cannot use the button, you hear a Faiiure beep.
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Using the Power Features
To add an action to the action list
0Tap GiD in the 'Macro' screen.
The last visited page appears again.
[I Navigate to the Device and the Page that contains the button you want
to add to the macro.
Tap the button you want to add to the macro.
The 'Macro' screen appears.
The action of the selected button is added at the bottom of the Action List.
[G You can select other buttons to add to the macro.
To add a delay to the action list
You can add a delay to the action list e.g. to insert a short pause between turning
on a device and sending commands to it, allowing the device to warm up.
[j] Tap in the'Macro'screen.
The'+' button and'-' button appear on the two middle hard buttons below the
touch screen.
[G To increase the delay, tap (and hold) the '+' button.
-or
To decrease the delay, tap (and hold) the '-' button.
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To add a beep to the action list
To determine when the macro execution is finished, it is useful to add a beep as
final command in the action list.
[G Select the action in the action list, where you want to add a beep.
The action is selected.
[G Tap in the'Macro'screen.
A default beep is added to the action list, after the selected action.
To finish the macro
rn Tap in the'Macro'screen.
The macro is created and assign to the button you selected as a target.
[T| Press the left hard button i below the touch screen to exit the
Macro Tool.
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Using the Power Features
Editing a Macro
Moving an Action in the action list
Q To display the 'Macro' screen with the action list assigned to the
button, follow the instructions 1 to 5 as described in "Creating a
Macro" on page 30.
[I Tap the action in the action list you want to move in the 'Macro' screen.
The selected action is highlighted.
[3] Tap the Move Up button 0 or Move Down button S in the 'Macro'
screen.
The selected action moves up/down in the action list.
[G You can select other actions to move.
Deleting an Action from the action list
[G To display the 'Macro' screen with the action list assigned to the
button, follow the instructions 1 to 5 as described in "Creating a
Macro" on page 30.
[G Tap the action in the action list you want to delete in the 'Macro'
screen.
The selected action is highlighted.
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0 Tap in the'Macro'screen.
The selected action is deleted from the action list.
[G You can select other actions to delete.
Testing the Macro
You do not have to exit the Macro Tool to try out the macro you created or edited.
From within the Macro Tool you can test the macro. Pronto executes all actions as
you defined them in the action list.
[G To display the 'Macro' screen with the action list assigned to the
button, follow the instructions 1 to 5 as described in "Creating a
Macro" on page 30.
[G Tap GED in the'Macro'screen.
Pronto executes the actions in the action list.
Note Make sure that you keep Pronto aimed at your Home Theater equipment during
the macro execution.
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Using the Power Features
Operating Pronto with the Cursor
The cursor is set by default to operate the devices, e.g. to navigate through an on
screen TV menu. The cursor contains 4 cursor keys: Right, Left, Up and Down. Each
cursor key contains an action list. This list depends on the device that is being
operated.
Up
Toggle button
SmartSurfer Home
Left Down Right
The cursor can also be used to navigate through devices and pages on Pronto
touch screen.
When you enable the cursor navigation in the Setup Pages, the touch screen
navigation with the Left Device and Right Device buttons at the top area of the
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touch screen disappears and the cursor navigation button E3 appears in the top
left corner. You use the cursor for navigating, and not for operating your devices,
until you disable the cursor navigation again.
You may want to switch the use of the cursor easily from controlling audio/video
equipment to navigating on Pronto. By pressing the Toggle hard button the cursor
is enabled or disabled for cursor navigation.
You can enable/disable cursor navigation and activate/deactivate the Toggle hard
button in the second Setup Page.
H To enable the cursor navigation, tap (.Cursor navigation off J
second Setup Page.
The cursor navigation is enabled. The Toggle hard button is activated.
Use this toggle button to define whether you want to use the cursor to
navigate through the screens.
Note When you select Cursor Navigation, the cursor can only be used for navigating
through devices and pages on Pronto touch screen, not for controlling audio/video
equipment.
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Using the Power Feetures
Operating Pronto with RF
By default, Pronto uses infrared (IR) signals to operate devices. IR signals have an
operating distance of approximately 33 ft (10 m).
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However, you can choose to have Pronto working with radio frequency (RF) signals
to operate devices from a distance or from an adjacent room. An RF Extender (not
included) is therefore required.
The RFX6000 is an RF Extender that can be used in combination with Pronto.
The RF Extender receives RF signals from Pronto and converts them into IR signals,
sent out to the device. Therefore, the RF Extender has to be placed near the device
you are operating with the RF Extender's sending eye pointed towards the device.
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RF Extender
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Using the Power Features
Selecting RF to Operate your Devices
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ni Press the left hard button below the touch screen for
2 seconds.
The TOOLS menu appears.
Tap RF IR in the Tools Menu.
The 'RF IR Tool' screen appears.
¡3} Tap .
The Device Overview appears.
[G Tap the Device for which you want to select RF.
The 'Select IR or RF' screen appears. By default IR is selected in the Sending
Signals list.
The Define RF is disabled.
[P Choose RF in the Sending Signals list.
The Define RF button is enabled.
0 Tap t. ).
The 'RF Settings' screen appears.
[B| Select the RF Channel in the RF Channel list you use for the
RF Extender.
The RF Channel on the RFX6000 has to be the same as the RF Channel on
Pronto.
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P Select the Extender ID in the Extender ID list you use for the
RF Extender.
The Extender ID on the RFX6000 has to be the same as the Extender ID on
Pronto.
Note You can use several RF Extenders with your Pronto. For each RF Extender you use
for your devices, you need to set the RF Channel and the Extender ID.
The RF Channel is identical for all RF Extenders. The Extender ID on the RFXBOOO
is unique for each RF Extender.
P Tap in the 'RF Settings' screen.
Pronto will send out RF signals for the selected device.
Note Try to keep Pronto and the RF Extender away from metal objects, as this will have
a negative impact on the range.
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Using the Power Features
Selecting IR to Operate your Devices
ni Press the left hard button below the touch screen for
2 seconds.
The TOOLS menu appears.
Tap RF IR in the Tools Menu.
The 'RF IR Tool' screen appears.
0 Tap CED .
The Device Overview appears.
[G Tap the Device for which you want to select IR.
The 'Select IR or RF' screen appears. RF is selected in the Sending Signals list.
[P Choose IR in the Sending Signals list.
Pronto will send out IR signals for the selected device.
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ProntoEdit
If you want to personalize your Pronto even more beyond its standard programming
features, ProntoEdit is the tool for you to use. ProntoEdit is Pronto's companion
software that you find on the included CD-ROM. You can find more information on
http://www.pronto.philips.com.
With ProntoEdit you can:
■ Upload and download new configurations to and from your Pronto.
You do this with the PC cable included with your Pronto:
■ Plug one end of the cable in the USB port on your computer.
■ Plug the other end of the cable in the USB port on your Pronto.
Add, delete, modify and move control panels, devices and commands
anywhere on the touch screen;
Save, duplicate and share configuration files, codes or devices with other
Prontos;
Import new graphics to create new buttons and designs;
Personalize configuration files to optimize the use of your Pronto;
Preview new configuration files on Pronto Simulator, to check what Pronto's
interface will look like.
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Why don't my buttons work properly?
When you find that your Pronto does not send out the commands in accordance
with what is indicated on the touch screen, it is advised to recalibrate the touch
screen. Calibration enables Pronto to place the icons on the touch screen in line
with their predefined functions.
How do I calibrate the touch screen?
ni Tap in the second Setup Page.
The 'Calibration' screen appears.
[T| Tap L^:aiibrate j jp 'Calibration' screen.
Tap the upper left corner on the touch screen.
[G Tap the lower right corner on the touch screen.
The touch screen is calibrated.
How do I reset Pronto?
Normally, resetting Pronto is not necessary. However, if Pronto's touch screen
freezes or if you notice unusual behaviour, you need to perform a reset to get
Pronto running again.
Q Slide the battery cover off the back of Pronto.
You can find the Reset button in the battery
compartment.
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[G Use an unfolded paperclip
or a sharp pencil to carefully
press the Reset button.
Pronto restarts.
Pronto beeps twice to indicate
it is ready for use.
Reset but
Note If you reset Pronto, all saved and programmed commands or macros are retained.
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Why does a device respond to some RF signals and not to others?
Philips cannot guarantee that all commands for all devices work properly with
RF signals.
If a device does not respond properly to RF signals sent out by Pronto, you might
better reconfigure Pronto to operate the device with IR signals.
Can I program a button to execute more than one command?
With Pronto you can only create a macro to execute one sequence of commands.
However, you can program a button to execute more than one command with
ProntoEdit.
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Troubleshooting
General Problems
Pronto shuts off automatically
This is a timeout feature of Pronto to save power. You can change the time Pronto
stays active in the Settings.
See "Setting the Timeout of the LCD Screen" on page 27 for more information.
The touch screen buttons on the Pronto do not respond properly
If the touch screen buttons on the Pronto do not respond properly, calibrate the
touch screen.
See "Calibrating the Touch Screen" on page 29 for more information.
Devices do not respond to commands from Pronto
Make sure the Pronto's sending eye is pointed towards the device you are
operating.
■ Check if the Low Battery icon is placed over the battery icon in the right upper
corner of the screen. If so, replace the batteries.
■ Check if you have defined the correct brands for your devices, [p. 131
■ Check if you have defined the correct code set for your devices. (p.74)
■ Check if the button you are trying to use is assigned properly via Brand Tool or
via Learn Tool. (p.13)
■ Check if your device understands Philips-Marantz RC codes. Normally you can
find this in the documentation of your device.
■ If you have set up your Pronto to operate devices with RF signals:
■ Check in the RF IR Tool if the devices you want to operate are set up
properly. (p.3S)
m Check if the Extender ID and the Channel on your Pronto match the ID and
the Channel on the RF Extender.
■ Make sure the RF Extender is placed near the devices you want to use
with RF signals.
■ Make sure that the RF Extender's sending eye is pointed towards the device.
■ Change the Channel if you notice interferences from other RF channels.
■ If you want to use RF signals for devices on different locations, you need more
than one RF Extender.
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Customizing Problems
Buttons are not sending the correct commands
m Check if you have defined the correct brands for your devices, [p. 131
■ Check if you have defined the correct code set for your devices. (p.14)
■ Check if you should calibrate your screen. (p.29)
■ Check whether the button of the device is learned properly. (p.1S)
■ Check whether the macro recorded properly. (p.30)
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Troubleshooting
Macros do not work
■ Make sure Pronto's sending eye is pointed towards the device the entire time
the macro is being executed.
The sending eye is located at the top of Pronto.
■ Insert delays to allow devices to start up properly.
■ Check for inactive buttons in your macro.
■ Check if you did not reprogram the buttons. Macros do not store commands,
they store buttons. If you reprogram a button, the macro executes the new
command assigned to the button.
Pronto will not learn commands
■ Make sure your Pronto and the remote control are positioned correctly.
When the sending eye of your existing remote control is not pointed towards
the learning eye of the Pronto, Pronto might not receive the signals properly.
Align the remote controls as correctly as possible.
When the distance between your existing remote control and the Pronto is too
short or too long, Pronto might not receive the signals properly. Try out several
distances between 4 and 8 inches (10 and 20 centimeters) to learn the
commands.
■ Avoid programming Pronto under bright fluorescent light: it might affect the
infrared signals.
■ Make sure the batteries in the Pronto are not low.
The configuration file is corrupted
When the configuration file is corrupted, you can use Pronto Edit to upload a new
configuration file. Taken into account that all your customized commands, devices
and macros will be lost and you will have to reprogram your Pronto. Therefore it is
recommended to save the configuration by uploading to the PC with ProntoEdit.
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Storage Problems
Storage problems can be the cause of Pronto not saving a macro. Storage
problems can be caused by a full memory or by a low battery.
Pronto error messages
If one of the following error messages occurs, please contact your dealer or the
Philips customer service:
■ Can't open configuration file;
■ Configuration file error;
■ No configuration file found;
■ Invalid configuration file version.
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Maintaining Pronto
Important Notices
Take care not to scratch the touch screen
Use your finger to tap the touch screen or use plastic-tipped pens intended for use
with touch screen.
Never use an actual pen, pencil or other sharp object on the touch screen.
Protect Pronto from temperature extremes
Keep Pronto away from heaters and other heat sources.
Pronto is not waterproof
Pronto should not be exposed to rain or moisture.
Do not store or use Pronto in any location that is extremely damp or wet.
When you have spilled water on your Pronto, you have to take out the batteries
and let Pronto dry for 48 hours before you replace the batteries.
When you have spilled other liquids on your Pronto, you can clean it with distilled
water.
The touch screen o' Pronto contains a gtass element
Do not drop Pronto or subject it to any strong impact.
Cleaning Pronto
■ Use a soft, damp cloth to clean Pronto.
■ If the touch screen of Pronto is spoiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened
with a diluted window-cleaning solution.
■ Do not use a corrosive detergent or an abrasive sponge.
■ Avoid the use of abundant water.
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Listo'Symbols
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<
< >AV
^1^
►I
\<
Pause
Stop
Normal run; normal speed
Normal run; normal speed
Fast run; fast speed
Fast run; fast speed
Slow run; slow speed
Slow run; slow speed
Eject
Recording, general
Key
Navigate
Still mode
Tape running direction
Next track
Previous track
Fast forward to index
Rewind to index
Q
CE)
C5
13
0
C3
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Frame by frame, general
Frame by frame, general
Subtitle
Cancel picture
Picture-in-picture mode
Menu
Picture-in-picture shift
Picture-in-picture swap
Multi-picture display
Picture-in-picture select
Teletext mode
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List of Symbols
[E]
m
CD
i-n
Page number up
Page number down
Page enlargement
TV and text mixed
1st or 2nd language
PiP Last view; previous program
0
■0-
3
00
E3
eg
O
Stand-by
Zone focus: long distance
Zone focus: very short distance
Single or multi-digit selection
Brightness; brilliance
Contrast
Brightness/contrast
Color saturation
Lamp; lighting; illumination
Split screen freeze / double screen freeze
Spl t screen swap / double screen swap
Split screen / double screen
Movie expand
Personal preference
Picture-in-picture freeze
Main index page
Picture freeze
Programmable timer; general
Enter
Application assistance
Actual time on screen
EPG / Electronic Program Guide
Video output
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■ïK
□
>4.
List of Symbols
Read data from store
Write data into store
Page hold
Sound muting
Additional information on screen
Viewing angle
Spatial sound effect
Television; video
Sound; audio
Surround sound
Dolby Digital
Digital Theater Systems
Active control
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Specifications
The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.
Display
Interface
Software
Infrared (IRI
Radio frequency
(RFI
Memory
Batteries
Power
management
Dimensions
(HxWxD)
Accessories
ProntoEdit
Monochrome touch screen LCD with IB gray scales and digital
contrast control
Resolution: 320x240 pixels
Blue EL-backlight for LCD and buttons
USB-port connector
Database with IR codes to operate more than 500 brands
Built-in Philips IR codes
Total number of devices only limited by memory
4 high performance IR-sending LEDs, 1 receiver LED
Operating distance of approximately 33 ft (10mI
Learning frequency up to 78 KHz and 455 KHz
Band: 418 MHz
1B Extender ID's and 4 Channels
B MByte
AAA batteries (4x1.5 VI
Power on by tapping the touch screen, by pressing a button
Power off automatically
B.07 inch x 3.B4 inch x 1.10 inch (154,2mm x 92,4mm x 27,8mmI
Included:
USB cable for PC connection
CD-ROM with ProntoEdit software
4 AAA batteries
Not included:
Docking station
Battery pack
RF Extender (RFXB000I
PC requirements:
Windows 98/ME, NT4.0/2000, XP
1BMB of RAM
25 MB of free hard disk space
Free USB port
CD-ROM player
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IR-database information:
Redesigned by UEI Technology
Licensed under U.S. Patent 5,689,353
Portions © UEI 1999
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Glossary
Action An action is a command that will be executed by Pronto. An action can
be an IR code, a link, a delay or a beep. You can assign one or more
actions to a button or a hard button. It is the same as a macro.
Action list An action list is a list of actions assigned to a button or a hard button.
An action list can contain up to 255 actions.
Animation mode
Branding Pronto contains a list of brands and their according IR codes in its
Bntton alias See Link.
Calibration Calibrating the touch screen enables Pronto to exactly match the icons
Code set A code set is a list of IR codes. Audio and video devices of different
Cnrsor navigationThere are two ways of navigating through Pronto: using the touch screen
Delay A delay is a pause between two actions. A delay gives the device
Device Every device in the configuration file appears on the Device Overview
Device action
Device overviewYou use the Device Overview on Pronto to access the different devices.
Device settings
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Pronto provides navigation feedback through graphical animations.
These animations can be found in the Animation mode. You can enable
and disable the animations of your Pronto in the Setup Pages.
database. Pronto uses IR codes to control devices. Because there are
several brands using specific IR codes, you have to define the brand and
code set for each device.
on the touch screen with their predefined functions.
brands use different code sets. A device can only receive and execute
functions from the correct code set.
or using the cursor for navigation. When you select cursor navigation,
the cursor can only be used for navigating through devices and pages on
Pronto touch screen, not for controlling audio/video equipment.
enough time to execute the first action before it receives an impulse to
execute a second action.
Page of Pronto and in the tree view in ProntoEdit. A device represents
the equipment you want to control with Pronto. The device contains a
number of pages with buttons.
A device action is an action that is executed automatically when you
select a device. E.g. when you select TV, you can learn your Pronto to
switch on the TV at the same time.
The Device Overview contains buttons for each device in the
configuration. By pressing these buttons you navigate to the first page
of the selected device.
The device settings are the type of device, the brand, the IR code set
and the functions. In order to control a device with your Pronto, you first
have to set the device settings.
A hard button is a button that can be pressed and generates an event.
Hard buttons can be found on Pronto. Their layout and visual aspects
cannot be changed. You can configure the functions of the hard buttons,
just like the buttons on the touch screen.
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IR Short for infrared.
IR code Pronto sends out infrared (IR) signals to operate devices. IR codes for all
kinds of video and audio device brands are stored in Pronto's universal
database. By selecting IR codes and assigning them to buttons and hard
buttons, you can program your Pronto to operate your equipment. When
IR codes are not present in the database, you can always learn them
from the conventional remote control of your equipment.
Label A label is the text you want to put on a soft button.
LCD Short for liquid crystal display.
LCD backlight LCD backlight is a special light source that is placed behind the LCD
screen, enhancing the visibility of this screen.
Light sensor The light sensor on your Pronto causes the backlight to switch on
automatically according to the ambient light of your home theater
environment.
Link A link, also called a button alias, is a shortcut from the action list of one
button to the action list of another button. Instead of adding the same
actions to several buttons or hard buttons, you can create a link and
reuse the action list. When your Pronto is executing an action list and
comes across a link, the action list referred to by that link is executed.
Macro A macro is a sequence of actions executed when pressing a single
button on Pronto. Every button or hard button can act as a macro and
perform a list of commands. It is the same as an action list.
Page A page of a device is the area of 320 by 240 pixels on Pronto's touch
screen containing buttons or other objects.
Page transition When you switch from one page to another, the first page slides out of
the screen and the second page slides in the screen. This is called a
'page transition'.
Pronto
Pronto is a universal remote control with a touch screen. You can
customize and fully configure Pronto to your personal needs: the devices
you want to operate, the functions you want to perform and the layout
on Pronto.
ProntoEdit ProntoEdit is the visual editor for creating and configuring Pronto
Configuration Files.
RF Short for Radio Frequency.
RF code You can choose to operate your devices with RF signals instead of IR
signals. To use RF signals, you need an RF Extender. The advantage of
RF is that it spreads in all directions and that it pervades walls. In other
words, you can operate your devices from an adjacent room.
RF Extender An RF Extender is a converter box that receives RF signals and turns
them into IR signals to operate devices. When your Pronto sends out RF
codes, the RF Extender receives them and sends out IR codes to your
devices.
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RFX6000 The RFXBOOO is an RF Extender that can be used in combination with
Pronto.
Setup Page The Setup Pages allow you to adjust several settings. You can:
■ Consult the battery level
■ Set the time
■ Set the timeout of the LCD screen
■ Set the timeout of the LCD backlight
■ Switch the level of the light sensor
■ Set the animation mode
■ Set the volume level
■ Calibrate the touch screen
■ Consult the software version free memory
Simulator Pronto simulator is a separate application in ProntoEdit package, which
simulates every aspect of your Pronto. You use Pronto simulator to test
your PCF without the need to download it to your Pronto. When you
make changes in Pronto simulator, they will not be saved in the
configuration file.
Soft button Q soft button is a button that can be found on the touch screen. The
layout and the visual aspects of a soft button can be changed. You can
also configure the functions of the soft buttons.
Template You can create a template from a device in ProntoEdit Advanced Mode.
When you add a new device on Pronto, this template will be used.
Touch screen The touch screen of your Pronto is the centered area that contain soft
buttons you can use to operate the remote control.
USB USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a "plug and play" interface between a
computer and add-on devices (such as audio players, joysticks,
keyboards, telephones, scanners, and printers).
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Index
A
action, 31 calibrating the touch screen, 29
action list changing
action, 31 date, 10
beep, 31 time, 10
delay, 31
Add Tool, 23
adding channel down, 4
action, 31 channel up, 4
beep, 31 clock settings. See time
delay, 31 code set
new device, 23
adjusting selecting, 18
LCD backlight timeout, 28 connection to docking station, 5
LCD screen timeout, 27 contrast, 9
light sensor, 28 copying existing device, 24
volume level, 29
animation mode, 7
mode transition, 29 cursor navigation, 7
page transition, 29
B
batteries, 8 delay, 31
battery compartment, 8
battery cover, 8 deleting
beep, 31 action in a macro, 32
brand button action, 25
installing, 15
searching, 14
selecting, 17, 18 adding, 23
Brand Tool, 13 copying, 24
button, 4 deleting, 25
backlight, 5, 9 labeling, 22
contrast, 9 moving, 26
cursor, 4, 33
hard buttons, 4 Device Overview, 12
labeling, 21
learning, 19
Page down, 5
Page up, 5
reset, 5
Toggle, 33
button action deleting, 25
C
time format, 10
channel
searching, 16
creating macro, 30
cursor, 4, 33
D
date, 10
Delete Tool, 25
device, 25
device
device action learning, 20
download, 37
E
error message, 41
H
Home Theater Control Panel, 3
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I
infrared, 34
installing brand, 15
IR signals, 34
K
keyboard, 21
symbols, 21
zoom, 21
L
Label Tool, 21
labeling
button, 21
device, 22
page, 23
symbols, 21
LCD backlight timeout, 28
LCD screen, 4
LCD screen timeout, 28
Learn Tool, 19
learning
button, 19
device action, 20
light sensor, 4
M
macro, 30
action, 31
beep, 31
creating, 30
delay, 31
deleting action, 32
move, 32
testing, 32
troubleshooting, 40
Macro Tool, 30
move action in a macro, 32
Move Tool, 26
Moving a Device, 26
N
navigation
cursor navigation, 7, 33
touch screen navigation, 33
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operating the Remote Control cursor
navigation, 33
RF signals, 34
touch screen navigation, 33
troubleshooting, 40
Overview
Device, 12
Page, 12
P
page labeling, 23
Page Overview, 7, 12
page transition, 29
ProntoEdit, 37
ProntoEdit Simulator, 37
R
radio frequency, 34
Remote Control, 3
adjusting the settings, 27
customizing, 13
device, 4
Device Overview, 12
maintaining, 42
operating, 12
Page Overview, 12
resetting, 38
specifications, 46
touch screen, 6
turning on, 9
USB cable, 37
USB port, 37
resetting the Remote Control, 38
RF Extender, 34
RF IR Tool, 34
RF signals, 34, 41
S
screen, 4, 6
backlight, 28
calibrating, 29
light sensor, 7, 28
timeout, 27
searching
brand, 14
code set, 16
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selecting
brand, 15, 17
code set, 18
settings, 27
animation mode, 29
calibrating the touch screen, 29
date, 10
LCD backlight timeout, 28
LCD screen timeout, 28
light sensor,28
time, 10
time format, 10
volume level, 29
setup, 27
Simulator, 37
specifications, 46
storage problems, 41
symbols, 21,43
testing the macro, 32
time, 10
time format, 10
Toggle button, 33
Tool, 13
Add, 23
Brand, 13
Delete, 25
Label, 21
Learn, 19
Macro, 30
Moving, 26
RF IR, 34
touch screen, 4, 6
calibrating, 26, 38
transparancy, 7
turning on Pronto, 9
u
upload, 37
USB cable, 37
USB port, 5, 37
V
volume
mute, 4
volume down, 4
volume level, 29
volume up, 4
volume level
hard buttons, 29
touch screen buttons, 29
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Documentation concept and elaboration: The Human Interface Group,
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