Philips Consumer Lifestyle TSU3000 Pronto 2 User Manual manual

Philips Consumer Lifestyle Pronto 2 manual

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User Guide1Taking a First Look 3Pronto: The Home Theater Control Panel 3The Device 4The Touch Screen 6What’s New for Pronto Next Generation? 7Before You Start 8Placing the Batteries 8Getting Started 9Turning on Pronto 9Setting the Contrast 9Setting Time and Date 10Changing the Time Format 10Changing the Time 10Changing the Date 10Operating Pronto 12Device Overview 12Page Overview 12Customizing Pronto 13Using the Tools 13Defining the Brand for a Device 13Learning Commands 19Labeling Elements 21Adding Devices 23Deleting Elements 25Moving Devices 26Adjusting the Settings 27Setting the Timeout of the LCD Screen 28Setting the Timeout of the LCD Backlight 28Setting the Switch Level of the Light Sensor 28Setting the Animation Mode 29Setting the Volume Level 29Calibrating the Touch Screen 29Using the Power Features 30Creating and Editing Macros 30Creating a Macro 30Editing a Macro 32Operating Pronto with the Cursor 33Operating Pronto with RF 34Selecting RF to Operate your Devices 35Selecting IR to Operate your Devices 36Table of ContentsProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 1
User Guide2Table of ContentsProntoEdit 37FAQ 38Troubleshooting 40General Problems 40Customizing Problems 40Storage Problems 41Pronto error messages 41Maintaining Pronto 42Important Notices 42Cleaning Pronto 42List of Symbols 43Specifications 46Glossary 47Index 50Copyright 52ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 2
User Guide3Taking a First LookPronto: The Home Theater Control PanelPronto is a Home Theater Control Panel that allows maximum flexibility andcustomization for even the most sophisticated home entertainment system. It cancontrol almost any device that understands infrared (IR) remote control signals. Itsintuitive interface makes it a perfect remote control for every user.Pronto is easy to configure. It contains a huge universal database where IR codesare stored to control different brands for all kinds of video, audio devices and evenhome automation equipment. By default Pronto is set up to control Philips orMarantz devices. For other brands you simply choose the brands of your deviceswhen 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 commandswith one single touch.■You can choose to have Pronto working with radio frequency (RF) signals tooperate devices from a distance or from an adjacent room. To do this, youneed an optional RF Extender that converts Pronto RF signals into IR signals.With ProntoEdit software you can create your own screens and define a personallook. 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 www.pronto.philips.com. See “ProntoEdit” onpage 37 for more information.ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 3
User Guide4The DevicePronto has several hard buttons. Some are freely programmable, some have apredefined function:■The buttons on the left side of Pronto and the buttons at the right side of thescreen 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 arefreely programmable. You can reprogram the function of these buttons and change the label on thetouch screen.■The cursor buttons and buttons on the right side of the cursor are programmedto operate devices, for instance for navigating through the on screen menu of your TV.All these buttons are freely programmable. However, these buttons each havea 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.Taking a First LookLearning eyeLCD touch screenButtonsSmartSurferToggle buttonCursor navigationVolume upVolume downMuteChannel upChannel downLight sensorOKHomeProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 4
User Guide5Taking a First LookBacklightPage upPage downUSB portReset buttonConnection to docking stationBatterycompartmentProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 5
User Guide6Taking a First LookThe Touch Screen Labels forthe hardbuttonsNextDevicePreviousDeviceProntoIconDeviceOverviewbuttonPageOverviewbuttonSoftbuttonsProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 6
User Guide7Taking a First LookWhat’s New for Pronto Next Generation?This new Pronto offers several new features compared to the previous model. The most important ones are:■Light SensorThe Light Sensor on your Pronto causes the backlight to switch onautomatically according to the ambient light of your own home theaterenvironment.■Page OverviewThe Page Overview offers you a list of all the pages for one device. Everydevice comes with a Page Overview, making it easier and faster to browsethrough the device pages.■16 Gray ScalesThe number of gray scales has increased from 4 to 16. Therefore the buttonslook much more natural.■TransparencyPronto supports transparency in buttons and other objects. This allows theuser to create complex user interfaces in an easy way.■Cursor NavigationBy default the cursor is programmed to operate devices. The functionsassigned to the cursor button depend on the device active on the Pronto.Pronto also offers you the possibility to use the cursor for navigating throughdevices and pages on the screen. The Left and Right cursor buttons allow youto scroll through the devices, with the Up and Down cursor buttons you scrollthrough the different pages..■Animation ModePronto provides navigation feedback through graphical animations of modetransitions and page transitions. You can enable and disable the animations ofyour Pronto in the Setup Page.ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 7
User Guide8Placing the BatteriesWhen you use Pronto for the first time, you will have to place 4 AAA batteries. You can use rechargeable or non-rechargeable AAA batteries. 1 Slide off the battery cover from the back of Pronto.2 Place the batteries in the battery compartment.Notes When the batteries are running low, the Low Battery icon appears over thebattery icon in the right upper corner of the screen. Pronto retains all its settingswhen 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.Before You StartProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 8
User Guide9Turning on ProntoPronto can be turned on in three different ways:■Tap the touch screen.Note Only use your finger or a blunt soft object like a pencil eraser to operate thetouch screen.■Press one of the hard buttons.Note When you press a hard button on Pronto, the according function will beexecuted immediately, while the buttons below the touch screen will activatethe display.■Press the Backlight button.Getting StartedSetting the ContrastYou can set the contrast level and switch on the backlight of Pronto using the hardbuttons on the left side of the device.■To decrease the contrast, press and hold the upper button and at the sametime press the “-” hard button. To increase the contrast, press and hold the upper button and at the sametime press the “+” hard button.■To switch on the backlight, press the upper button.Backlight & contrast+-ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 9
User Guide10Setting Time and DateWhen you have installed the batteries and turned on the Pronto, you might want toset the current time and date. To go to the Setup Pages, tap the Pronto icon inthe top center of the touch screen.Changing the Time FormatThere are two different formats:■12 hour (AM/PM): This is the default format.■24 hourYou can select the Time Format by tapping the Time Format button in the first Setup Page. The Time Format button toggles between the twoformats.Changing the TimeNote When the batteries are replaced, the time is reset to 0.00 a.m.1 Tap the Time button in the first Setup Page.The Time button is selected. The labels ‘+’ and ‘-‘ appear for the two middlehard buttons.2 To increase the time, press (and hold) the hard button labeled ‘+’.-or-To decrease the time, press (and hold) the hard button labeled ‘-’.3 Tap the Time button again.The new time is set.Changing the DateTo change the year1 Tap the Year button in the first Setup Page.The Year button is selected. The labels ‘+’ and ‘-‘ appear for the two middlehard buttons.2 To increase the years, press (and hold) the hard button labeled ‘+’.-or-To decrease the years, press (and hold) the hard button labeled ‘-’.3 Tap the Year button again.The new year is set.Getting StartedProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 10
User Guide11To change the month1 Tap the Month button in the first Setup Page.The Month button is selected. The labels ‘+’ and ‘-‘ appear for the two middlehard buttons.2 To increase the months, press (and hold) the hard button labeled ‘+’.-or-To decrease the months, press (and hold) the hard button labeled ‘-’.3 Tap the Month button again.The new month is set.To change the day1 Tap the Day button in the first Setup Page.The Day button is selected. The labels ‘+’ and ‘-‘ appear for the two middlehard buttons.2 To increase the days, press (and hold) the hard button labeled ‘+’.-or-To decrease the days, press (and hold) the hard button labeled ‘-’.3 Tap the Day button again.The new day is set.Getting StartedProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 11
User Guide12Getting StartedOperating ProntoPronto contains a series of customizable devices, each consisting of several devicepages. All active devices on your Pronto are listed in the Device Overview. All theavailable device pages are listed per device in the Page Overview.Device OverviewThe Device Overview offers you a list of all the devices you can control withPronto. To view the Device Overview, press the middle button at the top of thetouch 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.By default you navigate through Pronto using this touch screen navigation. Whencursor navigation is enabled, the Device Left and Device Right button disappear.You then navigate through the devices and pages using the cursor. For moreinformation on changing the touch screen navigation to cursor navigation, see“Operating Pronto with the Cursor” on page 33.Page OverviewThe 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.DeviceOverviewbuttonPageOverviewbuttonProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 12
User Guide13Customizing ProntoWhat makes Pronto so powerful, is the ability to extend its functionality in multipleways, like programming additional functions, adding supplementary devices andchanging the interface as it suits you best.For full editing you can use ProntoEdit software. See “ProntoEdit” on page 37 formore information.Using the ToolsPronto provides different tools. For customizing Pronto you have to switch to theappropriate tool. Pronto offers 8 different tools, each providing differentfunctionalities:■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);■RF IR Tool:Defining to operate Pronto with IR signals or RF signals (page 34).Defining the Brand for a DevicePronto 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 brandsusing specific IR codes, you have to define the brands and the corresponding codesets for each device. You can either have Pronto autodetect the brand or select ityourself. If a device’s brand contains more than one IR code set, you also have toselect it.On the Device Overview you find buttons for the most common video and audiodevices. Pronto is set by default to operate Philips and Marantz devices. For alldevices other than Philips or Marantz, you first have to define the brand before youcan operate them with Pronto.ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 13
User Guide14Customizing ProntoSearching the Brand and Code Set for your device1 Press the left hard button below the touch screen for 2 seconds.The TOOLS menu appears.2 Tap Brand in the Tools Menu.The ‘Brand Tool’ screen appears.3 Tap .The Device Overview appears.4 Select the Device for which you want to define the brand.The ‘Brands’ screen appears.Searching the brand1 Tap in the ‘Brands’ screen.The ‘Searching the Brand’ screen appears.2 Tap and point Pronto at the device.The ‘Searching’ screen appears. Pronto searches through the list of brands bysending out an IR code for each brand.3 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.ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 14
User Guide15Customizing ProntoInstalling the brand 1 Tap in the ‘Installing the Brand’ screen.The first Page of the selected Device appears.2 Tap different buttons to see if the device is responding to the IR codesfor the selected brand and code set.3 Press the left hard button .The IR codes for the selected brand and code set are installed.-or-Press and tap again.4 Press the left hard button below the touch screen to exitBrand Tool.Selecting the Brand and searching the Code Set for your device1 Press the left hard button below the touch screen for 2 seconds.The TOOLS menu appears.2 Tap Brand in the Tools Menu.The ‘Brand Tool’ screen appears.3 Tap in the ‘Brand Tool’ screen.The Device Overview appears.4 In the Device Overview, tap the Device for which you want to definethe brand.The ‘Defining the Brand’ appears.5 Tap in the ‘Defining the Brand’ screen.The ‘Brands’ screen appears.Selecting the brand1 You can tap the Scroll Down button or the Scroll Up button 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 moreof the brand’s name characters.ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 15
User Guide16Customizing Pronto2 Tap the brand for the selected Device in the Brands List.The selected Device is highlighted.3 Tap in the ‘Brands’ screen.If there is only one code set, the ‘Installing the Brand’ screen appears.-or-If there is more than one possible code set, the ‘Code Sets’ screen appears.Searching the code set1 Tap in the ‘Code Sets’ screen.The ‘Searching the Brand’ screen appears.2 Tap and point Pronto at the device.The ‘Searching’ screen appears. Pronto searches through the list of code setsfor the selected brand, by sending out an IR code for each code set.3 Tap in the ‘Searching’ screen.The ‘Installing the Brand’ screen appears.4 To install the brand and code set, follow the instructions described in“Installing the brand” on page 15.ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 16
User Guide17Customizing ProntoSelecting the Brand and Code Set for your Device1 Press the left hard button below the touch screen for 2 seconds.The TOOLS menu appears.2 Tap Brand in the Tools Menu.The ‘Brand Tool’ screen appears.3 Tap in the ‘Brand Tool’ screen.The Device Overview appears.4 In the Device Overview, tap the Device for which you want to definethe brand.The Defining the ‘Brand’ screen appears.5 Tap in the Defining the ‘Brand’ screen.The ‘Brands’ screen appears.Selecting the brand1 Tap the Scroll Down button or the Scroll Up button next to theBrands List.The Brands List scrolls down/up.Note You can also select the brand via the virtual keyboard by tapping one or moreof the brand’s name characters.2 Tap the brand for the selected Device in the Brands List.3 Tap in the ‘Brands’ screen.If there is only one code set, the ‘Installing the Brand’ screen appears.-or-If there is more than one possible code set, the ‘Code Sets’ screen appears.ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 17
User Guide18Customizing ProntoSelecting the code set1 Select the brand of your device.2 Tap the Scroll Down button or the Scroll Up button next to theCode Sets list.The Code Sets List scrolls down/up.3 Tap the Code Set for the selected Device in the Code Sets list.4 Tap in the ‘Code Sets’ screen.The ‘Installing the Brand’ screen appears.5 To install the brand and code set, follow the instructions described in“Installing the brand” on page 15.ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 18
User Guide19Customizing ProntoLearning CommandsIf an IR code is not in the database, you can program Pronto commands bytransmitting IR signals from your existing remote control to Pronto’s learning eye.The Learn Tool allows you to learn a button or a device action. A device actionis an action that is executed automatically when you select a device. E.g. whenyou 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 selectanother brand in Brand Mode.Learning eyeLearning a Button1 Press the left hard button below the touch screen for 2 seconds.The TOOLS menu appears.2 Tap Learn in the Tools Menu.The ‘Learn Tool’ screen appears.3 Tap .The last page you have visited appears.4 Navigate to the Device and the Page that contains the button you wantto learn.5 Tap the button you want to learn.A Learning indication appears in the top center of the touch screen.ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 19
User Guide20Customizing Pronto6 Position Pronto and the remote control as illustrated above.Note Make sure that you aim Pronto’s learning eye at the remote control’s IR window.The distance between Pronto and the remote control should be between 4 and 8 inches (10 and 20 cm).7 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.8 Select other buttons on Pronto you want to learn.9 Press the left hard button below the touch screen to exitLearn Tool.Learning a Device Action1 Press the left hard button below the touch screen for 2 seconds.The TOOLS menu appears.2 Tap Learn in the Tools Menu.The ‘Learn Tool’ screen appears.3 Tap .The Device Overview appears.4 Tap the Device for which you want to learn a Device Action.A Learning indication appears in the top center of the touch screen.5 Position Pronto and the remote control as illustrated above.Note Make sure that you aim Pronto’s learning eye at the remote control’s IR window.The distance between Pronto and the remote control should be between 4 and 8 inches (10 and 20 cm).6 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.7 Select other Devices on the Device Overview you want to learn.8 Press the left hard button below the touch screen to exitLearn Tool.ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 20
User Guide21Customizing ProntoLabeling ElementsThe Label tool allows you to label a button, a device or a page. In the Label Toolyou can find a virtual keyboard. This keyboard zooms in when you tap a character.The keyboard contains four different character sets, including a series of symbolsyou can use for labeling. You use the Shift button to switch between the fourcharacter sets on the keyboard.For a complete list of the symbols, see “List of Symbols” on page 43.Labeling a Button1 Press the left hard button below the touch screen for 2 seconds.The TOOLS menu appears.2 Tap Label in the Tools Menu.The ‘Label Tool’ screen appears.3 Tap .The page you last visited appears.4 Navigate to the Device and the Page that contains the button you wantto label.5 Tap the button you want to label.The ‘Labeling’ screen appears.6 Tap the keyboard.The keyboard zooms in.ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 21
User Guide227 Tap the character you want to add to the label. The character is added to the label. The keyboard automatically zooms again.1 To zoom out with adding a character to the label, tap the Unzoombutton.The character is not added to the label. The keyboard is zoomed out.2 To use other characters and symbols, tap .The character set on the keyboard switches. You can choose from four different character sets.3 To remote characters, tap .The character in front of the cursor is removed.8 You can add other characters to the label.9 Tap .The label of the selected button is changed. The last visited page appearsagain.10 You can select other buttons on Pronto to label.11 Press the left hard button below the touch screen to exitLabel Tool.Labeling a Device1 Press the left hard button below the touch screen for 2 seconds.The TOOLS menu appears.2 Tap Label in the Tools Menu.The ‘Label Tool’ screen appears.3 Tap .The Device Overview appears.4 Tap the Device you want to label.The ‘Labeling’ screen appears.5 Follow the instructions 5 to 8 of “Labeling a button” on page 21.6 Press .The label of the selected Device is changed. The Device Overview appearsagain.7 You can select other Devices in the Device Overview to label.8 Press the left hard button below the touch screen to exitLabel Tool.Customizing ProntoProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 22
User Guide23Labeling a Page1 Press the left hard button below the touch screen for 2 seconds.The TOOLS menu appears.2 Tap Label in the Tools Menu.The ‘Label Tool’ screen appears.3 Tap in the ‘Label Tool’ screen.The Page Overview appears.4 Tap the Page you want to label.The ‘Labeling’ screen appears.5 Follow the instructions 5 to 8 of “Labeling a button” on page 21.6 Press .The label of the selected Page is changed. The Page Overview appears again.7 You can select another Page in the Page Overview to label.8 Press the left hard button below the touch screen below thetouch screen to exit Label Tool.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 tocreate the device pages, buttons and functions. Philips IR codes are used whenyou 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 CD player, you do not have to learn or create macros again, you just copy them from the existingCD player already programmed on your Pronto.Adding a New Device1 Press the left hard button below the touch screen for 2 seconds.The TOOLS menu appears.2 Tap Add in the Tools Menu.The ‘Add Tool’ screen appears.3 Tap in the ‘Add Tool’ screen.The ‘Adding’ screen appears.Customizing ProntoProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 23
User Guide244 Tap the device template you want to add.The ‘IR Code’ screen appears.5 Tap in the’ IR Code’ screen.The Device is added to Pronto with IR codes.-or-Tap in the ‘IR Code’ screen.The Device is added to Pronto without IR codes.6 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 26 for moreinformation.Copying an Existing Device1 Press the left hard button below the touch screen for 2 seconds.The TOOLS menu appears.2 Tap Add in the Tools Menu.The ‘Add Tool’ screen appears.3 Tap in the ‘Add Tool’ screen.The ‘Adding’ screen appears.4 Tap the Device you want to copy.The ‘IR Code’ screen appears.5 Tap in the ‘IR Code’ screen.The Device is copied to Pronto with IR codes.-or-Tap in the ‘IR Code’ screen.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 26 for moreinformation.Customizing ProntoProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 24
User Guide25Deleting ElementsThe Delete Tool allows you to delete a button or a device. When you delete abutton, only its action will be deleted. The button becomes invisible, but you canstill see and edit it with the Learn Tool.Deleting a Button Action1 Press the left hard button below the touch screen for 2 seconds.The TOOLS menu appears.2 Tap Delete in the Tools Menu.The ‘Delete Tool’ screen appears.3 Tap .The last visited page on the Pronto appears.4 Navigate to the Device and the Page that contains the button you wantto delete.5 Tap the button you want to delete.The button action is deleted.The label ‘Undo’ appears above the right hard button.6 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.7 You can select other buttons on Pronto to delete.8 Press the left hard button below the touch screen to exit theDelete Tool.Deleting a Device1 Press the left hard button below the touch screen for 2 seconds.The TOOLS menu appears.2 Tap Delete in the Tools Menu.The ‘Delete Tool’ screen appears.3 Tap .The Device Overview appears.4 Tap the device you want to delete.The device is deleted.The label ‘Undo’ appears above the right hard button.Customizing ProntoProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 25
User Guide265 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.6 You can select other devices on Pronto to delete.7 Press the left hard button below the touch screen to exit theDelete Tool.Moving DevicesThe 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.1 Press the left hard button below the touch screen for 2 seconds.The TOOLS menu appears.2 Tap Move in the Tools Menu.The ‘Move Tool’ screen appears.3 Tap the Device you want to move in the Device List.4 Tap the Move Up or Move Down button in the ‘Moving’screen.The selected Device moves up/down in the Device List.5 Tap in the ‘Moving’ screen.The Device is moved.Customizing ProntoProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 26
User Guide27Adjusting the SettingsIn 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.■You can go to the Setup Pages by tapping the Pronto icon in the topcenter of the touch screen.Setting the Timeout of the LCD ScreenThe timeout of the LCD screen determines how long the LCD touch screen staysactive before turning off. Shortening the active time will increase Pronto’s batterylife.Note The LCD screen will only time out when you are not using Pronto.1 Tap in the first Setup Page.The LCD Timeout button is selected. The ‘+’ and ‘-‘ labels appear on the twomiddle hard buttons below the touch screen.2 To increase the timeout, press (and hold) the button labeled ‘+’.-or-To decrease the timeout, press (and hold) the button labeled ‘-’.3 Tap again.The new LCD screen timeout is set.Customizing ProntoProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 27
User Guide28Customizing ProntoSetting the Timeout of the LCD BacklightThe timeout of the LCD backlight determines how long the backlight of the touchscreen and the buttons stays active. Shortening the active time will increasePronto’s battery life. The backlight timeout and the LCD screen timeout can workindependently.1 Tap in the first Setup Page.The Backlight Timeout button is selected. The ‘+’ and ‘-‘ labels appear on thetwo middle hard buttons below the touch screen.2 To increase the timeout, press (and hold) the button labeled ‘+’.-or-To decrease the timeout, press (and hold) the button labeled ‘-’.3 Tap again.The new LCD backlight timeout is set.Setting the Switch Level of the Light SensorThe light sensor on your Pronto causes the backlight to switch on automaticallyaccording to the ambient light of your home theater environment. The light level isindicated in the bar. The indicator is the threshold you set, while the gray area indicates the actuallight level, measured by the light sensor. When actual light level reaches thethreshold you set, the backlight on your Pronto will switch on.1 Tap in the first Setup Page.The Light Sensor button is selected. The ‘+’ and ‘-‘ labels appear on the twomiddle hard buttons below the touch screen.2 To increase the level, press (and hold) the hard button labeled ‘+’.-or-To decrease the level, press (and hold) the hard button labeled ‘-’.3 Tap again.The Light Sensor button is deselected again. The new level for the light sensoris set.ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 28
User Guide29Customizing ProntoSetting the Animation ModePronto provides navigation feedback through graphical animations of modetransitions and page transitions. You can enable and disable the animations ofyour Pronto in the Setup Page:■You can disable the animations by choosing ‘No animations’. By disabling allanimations you use the absolute maximum of your Pronto’s processing speed.■When changing pages with the ‘Page transition’ animation, one page seemsto slide out of the screen, while the second page slides in.■The ‘Mode transition’ animation makes a page ‘drop’ out of the top of thetouch screen.■With the option ‘Full animations’ you can enable both animations at thesame time.Setting the Volume LevelYou can set the volume level from the hard buttons as well as from the touchscreen buttons. The volume of the button refers to the loudness of the beep youhear when you press or tap a button.Setting the Volume Level of the Hard ButtonsTo adjust the volume of the hard buttons, tap in thesecond Setup Page.You can either select 1 of the 3 volume levels or choose to mute. Every timeyou press, the volume level increases with one step up to level 3.Setting the Volume Level of the Touch ScreenTo adjust the volume level of the touch screen, tap in thesecond Setup Page.You can either select 1 of the 3 volume levels or choose to mute. Every timeyou tap, the volume level increases with one step up to level 3.Calibrating the Touch ScreenWhen you first use your Pronto, the touch screen is already calibrated. However, ifyou notice that your Pronto does not send out the commands in accordance withwhat is indicated on the touch screen, it is advised to recalibrate the touch screen.1 Tap in the second Setup Page.The ‘Calibration’ screen appears.2 Tap in the ‘Calibration’ screen.3 Tap the upper left corner on the touch screen.4 Tap the lower right corner on the touch screen.The touch screen is calibrated.ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 29
User Guide30Using the Power FeaturesCreating and Editing MacrosA macro allows you to send a sequence of commands when tapping one singlebutton. You can for instance switch on your TV, turn on a movie channel andprepare your VCR for recording by rewinding the videotape. The macro contains anaction 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 youselect 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 Macro1 Press the left hard button below the touch screen for 2 seconds.The TOOLS menu appears.2 Tap Macro in the Tools Menu. The ‘Macro Tool’ screen appears.3 Tap in the ‘Macro Tool’ screen.The last visited page appears.4 Navigate to the Device and the Page that contains the button you wantto use for a macro.5 Tap the button you want to select as a target button.If you can use the button to program a macro, the ‘Macro’ screen appears.-or-If you cannot use the button, you hear a Failure beep.ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 30
User Guide31Using the Power FeaturesTo add an action to the action list1 Tap in the ‘Macro’ screen.The last visited page appears again.2 Navigate to the Device and the Page that contains the button you wantto add to the macro.3 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.4 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 turningon a device and sending commands to it, allowing the device to warm up.1 Tap in the ‘Macro’ screen. The ‘+’ button and ‘-’ button appear on the two middle hard buttons below thetouch screen.2 To increase the delay, tap (and hold) the ‘+’ button.-or-To decrease the delay, tap (and hold) the ‘-’ button.To add a beep to the action listTo determine when the macro execution is finished, it is useful to add a beep asfinal command in the action list.1 Select the action in the action list, where you want to add a beep.The action is selected.2 Tap in the ‘Macro’ screen.A default beep is added to the action list, after the selected action.To finish the macro1 Tap in the ‘Macro’ screen.The macro is created and assign to the button you selected as a target.2 Press the left hard button below the touch screen to exit theMacro Tool.ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 31
User Guide32Editing a MacroMoving an Action in the action list 1 To display the ‘Macro’ screen with the action list assigned to thebutton, follow the instructions 1 to 5 as described in “Creating aMacro” on page 30.2 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 or Move Down button in the ‘Macro’screen.The selected action moves up/down in the action list.4 You can select other actions to move.Deleting an Action from the action list 1 To display the ‘Macro’ screen with the action list assigned to thebutton, follow the instructions 1 to 5 as described in “Creating aMacro” on page 30.2 Tap the action in the action list you want to delete in the ‘Macro’screen.The selected action is highlighted.3 Tap in the ‘Macro’ screen.The selected action is deleted from the action list.4 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 asyou defined them in the action list. 1 To display the ‘Macro’ screen with the action list assigned to thebutton, follow the instructions 1 to 5 as described in “Creating aMacro” on page 30.2 Tap 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 duringthe macro execution.Using the Power FeaturesProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 32
User Guide33Operating Pronto with the CursorThe 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. Eachcursor key contains an action list. This list depends on the device that is beingoperated.The cursor can also be used to navigate through devices and pages on Prontotouch screen. When you enable the cursor navigation in the Setup Pages, the touch screennavigation with the Left Device and Right Device buttons at the top area of thetouch screen disappears and the cursor navigation button appears in the topleft 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/videoequipment to navigating on Pronto. By pressing the Toggle hard button the cursoris enabled or disabled for cursor navigation.You can enable/disable cursor navigation and activate/deactivate the Toggle hardbutton in the second Setup Page.To enable the cursor navigation, tap in thesecond 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 tonavigate through the screens.Note When you select Cursor Navigation, the cursor can only be used for navigatingthrough devices and pages on Pronto touch screen, not for controlling audio/videoequipment.Using the Power FeaturesOKHomeToggle buttonSmartSurferUpDownLeft RightProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 33
User Guide34Operating Pronto with RFBy default, Pronto uses infrared (IR) signals to operate devices. IR signals have anoperating distance of approximately 33 ft (10 m).However, you can choose to have Pronto working with radio frequency (RF) signalsto operate devices from a distance or from an adjacent room. An RF Extender (notincluded) 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 deviceyou are operating with the RF Extender’s sending eye pointed towards the device.Using the Power FeaturesIR signalsIR signalsRF signalsPronto RF ExtenderProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 34
User Guide35Selecting RF to Operate your Devices 1 Press the left hard button below the touch screen for 2 seconds.The TOOLS menu appears.2 Tap RF IR in the Tools Menu.The ‘RF IR Tool’ screen appears.3 Tap .The Device Overview appears.4 Tap the Device for which you want to select RF.The ‘Select IR or RF’ screen appears. By default IR is selected in the SendingSignals list.The Define RF is disabled.5 Choose RF in the Sending Signals list.The Define RF button is enabled.6 Tap .The ‘RF Settings’ screen appears.7 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 onPronto.8 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 onPronto.Note You can use several RF Extenders with your Pronto. For each RF Extender you usefor 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 RFX6000is unique for each RF Extender.9 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 havea negative impact on the range.Using the Power FeaturesProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 35
User Guide36Selecting IR to Operate your Devices1 Press the left hard button below the touch screen for 2 seconds.The TOOLS menu appears.2 Tap RF IR in the Tools Menu.The ‘RF IR Tool’ screen appears.3 Tap .The Device Overview appears.4 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.5 Choose IR in the Sending Signals list.Pronto will send out IR signals for the selected device.Using the Power FeaturesProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 36
User Guide37If you want to personalize your Pronto even more beyond its standard programmingfeatures, ProntoEdit is the tool for you to use. ProntoEdit is Pronto’s companionsoftware that you find on the included CD-ROM. You can find more information onhttp://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 commandsanywhere on the touch screen;■Save, duplicate and share configuration files, codes or devices with otherProntos;■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’sinterface will look like. ProntoEditUSB portProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 37
User Guide38Why don’t my buttons work properly? When you find that your Pronto does not send out the commands in accordancewith what is indicated on the touch screen, it is advised to recalibrate the touchscreen. Calibration enables Pronto to place the icons on the touch screen in linewith their predefined functions.How do I calibrate the touch screen?1 Tap in the second Setup Page.The ‘Calibration’ screen appears.2 Tap in the ‘Calibration’ screen.3 Tap the upper left corner on the touch screen.4 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 screenfreezes or if you notice unusual behaviour, you need to perform a reset to getPronto running again.1 Slide the battery cover off the back of Pronto.You can find the Reset button in the battery compartment.2 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.Note If you reset Pronto, all saved and programmed commands or macros are retained.FAQReset buttonProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 38
User Guide39Why 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 mightbetter 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 withProntoEdit.FAQProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 39
User Guide40General ProblemsPronto shuts off automaticallyThis is a timeout feature of Pronto to save power. You can change the time Prontostays 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 properlyIf the touch screen buttons on the Pronto do not respond properly, calibrate thetouch 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 areoperating.■Check if the Low Battery icon is placed over the battery icon in the right uppercorner of the screen. If so, replace the batteries.■Check if you have defined the correct brands for your devices. (p.13)■Check if you have defined the correct code set for your devices. (p.14)■Check if the button you are trying to use is assigned properly via Brand Tool orvia Learn Tool. (p.19)■Check if your device understands Philips-Marantz RC codes. Normally you canfind 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 upproperly. (p.35)■Check if the Extender ID and the Channel on your Pronto match the ID andthe Channel on the RF Extender.■Make sure the RF Extender is placed near the devices you want to usewith 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 morethan one RF Extender.Customizing ProblemsButtons are not sending the correct commands■Check if you have defined the correct brands for your devices. (p.13)■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.19)■Check whether the macro recorded properly. (p.30)TroubleshootingProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 40
User Guide41Macros do not work ■Make sure Pronto’s sending eye is pointed towards the device the entire timethe 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 newcommand 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 towardsthe 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 tooshort or too long, Pronto might not receive the signals properly. Try out severaldistances between 4 and 8 inches (10 and 20 centimeters) to learn thecommands.■Avoid programming Pronto under bright fluorescent light: it might affect theinfrared signals.■Make sure the batteries in the Pronto are not low.The configuration file is corruptedWhen the configuration file is corrupted, you can use Pronto Edit to upload a newconfiguration file. Taken into account that all your customized commands, devicesand macros will be lost and you will have to reprogram your Pronto. Therefore it isrecommended to save the configuration by uploading to the PC with ProntoEdit.Storage Problems Storage problems can be the cause of Pronto not saving a macro. Storageproblems 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 thePhilips customer service:■Can’t open configuration file;■Configuration file error;■No configuration file found;■Invalid configuration file version.TroubleshootingProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 41
User Guide42Maintaining Pronto Important NoticesTake care not to scratch the touch screenUse your finger to tap the touch screen or use plastic-tipped pens intended for usewith touch screen.Never use an actual pen, pencil or other sharp object on the touch screen.Protect Pronto from temperature extremesKeep Pronto away from heaters and other heat sources.Pronto is not waterproofPronto 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 batteriesand 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 distilledwater.The touch screen of Pronto contains a glass elementDo 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 moistenedwith a diluted window-cleaning solution.■Do not use a corrosive detergent or an abrasive sponge.■Avoid the use of abundant water.ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 42
User Guide43List of Symbols PauseStopNormal run; normal speedNormal run; normal speedFast run; fast speedFast run; fast speedSlow run; slow speedSlow run; slow speedEjectRecording, generalKeyNavigateStill modeTape running directionNext trackPrevious trackFast forward to indexRewind to indexFrame by frame, generalFrame by frame, generalSubtitleCancel picturePicture-in-picture modeMenuPicture-in-picture shiftPicture-in-picture swapMulti-picture displayPicture-in-picture selectTeletext modeProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 43
User Guide44List of Symbols Page number upPage number downPage enlargementTV and text mixed1st or 2nd languageLast view; previous programStand-byZone focus: long distanceZone focus: very short distanceSingle or multi-digit selectionBrightness; brillianceContrastBrightness/contrastColor saturationLamp; lighting; illuminationSplit screen freeze / double screen freezeSplit screen swap / double screen swapSplit screen / double screenMovie expandPersonal preferencePicture-in-picture freezeMain index pagePicture freezeProgrammable timer; generalEnterApplication assistanceActual time on screenEPG / Electronic Program GuideVideo outputProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 44
User Guide45List of Symbols Read data from storeWrite data into storePage holdSound mutingAdditional information on screenViewing angleSpatial sound effectTelevision; videoSound; audioSurround soundDolby DigitalDigital Theater SystemsActive control ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 45
User Guide46The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.Display Monochrome touch screen LCD with 16 gray scales and digital contrast controlResolution: 320x240 pixelsBlue EL-backlight for LCD and buttons Interface USB-port connector Software Database with IR codes to operate more than 500 brandsBuilt-in Philips IR codesTotal number of devices only limited by memory Infrared (IR) 4 high performance IR-sending LEDs, 1 receiver LEDOperating distance of approximately 33 ft (10m)Learning frequency up to 78 KHz and 455 KHz Radio frequency Band: 418 MHz(RF) 16 Extender ID’s and 4 Channels Memory 4 MByte Batteries AAA batteries (4x1.5 V) Power Power on by tapping the touch screen, by pressing a buttonmanagement Power off automatically Dimensions 6.07 inch x 3.64 inch x 1.10 inch (154,2mm x 92,4mm x 27,8mm) (HxWxD) Accessories Included:USB cable for PC connectionCD-ROM with ProntoEdit software4 AAA batteriesNot included:Docking stationBattery packRF Extender (RFX6000) ProntoEdit PC requirements:Windows 98/ME, NT 4.0/2000, XP16 MB of RAM25 MB of free hard disk spaceFree USB portCD-ROM playerIR-database information:Redesigned by UEI TechnologyLicensed under U.S. Patent 5,689,353Portions © UEI 1999SpecificationsProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 46
User Guide47Action An action is a command that will be executed by Pronto. An action canbe an IR code, a link, a delay or a beep. You can assign one or moreactions 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 Pronto provides navigation feedback through graphical animations.These animations can be found in the Animation mode. You can enableand disable the animations of your Pronto in the Setup Pages.Branding Pronto contains a list of brands and their according IR codes in itsdatabase. Pronto uses IR codes to control devices. Because there areseveral brands using specific IR codes, you have to define the brand andcode set for each device.Button alias See Link.Calibration Calibrating the touch screen enables Pronto to exactly match the iconson the touch screen with their predefined functions.Code set A code set is a list of IR codes. Audio and video devices of differentbrands use different code sets. A device can only receive and executefunctions from the correct code set.Cursor navigation There are two ways of navigating through Pronto: using the touch screenor using the cursor for navigation. When you select cursor navigation,the cursor can only be used for navigating through devices and pages onPronto touch screen, not for controlling audio/video equipment.Delay A delay is a pause between two actions. A delay gives the deviceenough time to execute the first action before it receives an impulse toexecute a second action.Device Every device in the configuration file appears on the Device OverviewPage of Pronto and in the tree view in ProntoEdit. A device representsthe equipment you want to control with Pronto. The device contains anumber of pages with buttons.Device action A device action is an action that is executed automatically when youselect a device. E.g. when you select TV, you can learn your Pronto toswitch on the TV at the same time.Device overview You use the Device Overview on Pronto to access the different devices.The Device Overview contains buttons for each device in theconfiguration. By pressing these buttons you navigate to the first pageof the selected device.Device settings The device settings are the type of device, the brand, the IR code setand the functions. In order to control a device with your Pronto, you firsthave to set the device settings.Hard button 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 aspectscannot be changed. You can configure the functions of the hard buttons,just like the buttons on the touch screen.GlossaryProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 47
User Guide48GlossaryIR Short for infrared.IR code Pronto sends out infrared (IR) signals to operate devices. IR codes for allkinds of video and audio device brands are stored in Pronto’s universaldatabase. By selecting IR codes and assigning them to buttons and hardbuttons, you can program your Pronto to operate your equipment. WhenIR codes are not present in the database, you can always learn themfrom 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 LCDscreen, enhancing the visibility of this screen.Light sensor The light sensor on your Pronto causes the backlight to switch onautomatically according to the ambient light of your home theaterenvironment.Link A link, also called a button alias, is a shortcut from the action list of onebutton to the action list of another button. Instead of adding the sameactions to several buttons or hard buttons, you can create a link andreuse the action list. When your Pronto is executing an action list andcomes 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 singlebutton on Pronto. Every button or hard button can act as a macro andperform 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 touchscreen containing buttons or other objects.Page transition When you switch from one page to another, the first page slides out ofthe 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 cancustomize and fully configure Pronto to your personal needs: the devicesyou want to operate, the functions you want to perform and the layouton Pronto.ProntoEdit ProntoEdit is the visual editor for creating and configuring ProntoConfiguration Files.RF Short for Radio Frequency.RF code You can choose to operate your devices with RF signals instead of IRsignals. To use RF signals, you need an RF Extender. The advantage ofRF is that it spreads in all directions and that it pervades walls. In otherwords, you can operate your devices from an adjacent room.RF Extender An RF Extender is a converter box that receives RF signals and turnsthem into IR signals to operate devices. When your Pronto sends out RFcodes, the RF Extender receives them and sends out IR codes to yourdevices.ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 48
User Guide49GlossaryRFX6000 The RFX6000 is an RF Extender that can be used in combination withPronto.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 memorySimulator Pronto simulator is a separate application in ProntoEdit package, whichsimulates every aspect of your Pronto. You use Pronto simulator to testyour PCF without the need to download it to your Pronto. When youmake changes in Pronto simulator, they will not be saved in theconfiguration file.Soft button A soft button is a button that can be found on the touch screen. Thelayout and the visual aspects of a soft button can be changed. You canalso 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 softbuttons you can use to operate the remote control.USB USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a “plug and play” interface between acomputer and add-on devices (such as audio players, joysticks,keyboards, telephones, scanners, and printers).ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 49
User Guide50IndexAaction, 31action listaction, 31beep, 31delay, 31Add Tool, 23addingaction, 31beep, 31delay, 31new device, 23adjustingLCD backlight timeout, 28LCD screen timeout, 27light sensor, 28volume level, 29animation mode, 7mode transition, 29page transition, 29Bbatteries, 8battery compartment, 8battery cover, 8beep, 31brandinstalling, 15searching, 14selecting, 17, 18Brand Tool, 13button, 4backlight, 5, 9contrast, 9cursor, 4, 33hard buttons, 4labeling, 21learning, 19Page down, 5Page up, 5reset, 5Toggle, 33button action deleting, 25Ccalibrating the touch screen, 29changingdate, 10time, 10time format, 10channelchannel down, 4channel up, 4clock settings. See timecode setsearching, 16selecting, 18connection to docking station, 5contrast, 9copying existing device, 24creating macro, 30cursor, 4, 33cursor navigation, 7Ddate, 10delay, 31Delete Tool, 25deletingaction in a macro, 32button action, 25device, 25deviceadding, 23copying, 24deleting, 25labeling, 22moving, 26device action learning, 20Device Overview, 12download, 37Eerror message, 41HHome Theater Control Panel, 3ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 50
User Guide51IndexIinfrared, 34installing brand, 15IR signals, 34Kkeyboard, 21symbols, 21zoom, 21LLabel Tool, 21labelingbutton, 21device, 22page, 23symbols, 21LCD backlight timeout, 28LCD screen, 4LCD screen timeout, 28Learn Tool, 19learningbutton, 19device action, 20light sensor, 4Mmacro, 30action, 31beep, 31creating, 30delay, 31deleting action, 32move, 32testing, 32troubleshooting, 40Macro Tool, 30move action in a macro, 32Move Tool, 26Moving a Device, 26Nnavigationcursor navigation, 7, 33touch screen navigation, 33Ooperating the Remote Control cursornavigation, 33RF signals, 34touch screen navigation, 33troubleshooting, 40OverviewDevice, 12Page, 12Ppage labeling, 23Page Overview, 7, 12page transition, 29ProntoEdit, 37ProntoEdit Simulator, 37Rradio frequency, 34Remote Control, 3adjusting the settings, 27customizing, 13device, 4Device Overview, 12maintaining, 42operating, 12Page Overview, 12resetting, 38specifications, 46touch screen, 6turning on, 9USB cable, 37USB port, 37resetting the Remote Control, 38RF Extender, 34RF IR Tool, 34RF signals, 34, 41Sscreen, 4, 6backlight, 28calibrating, 29light sensor, 7, 28timeout, 27searchingbrand, 14code set, 16ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 51
User Guide52© Royal Philips Electronics NVAll rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the priorwritten consent of the copyright owner.Documentation concept and elaboration: The Human Interface Group, de Regenboog 11, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium. http://www.higroup.comselectingbrand, 15, 17code set, 18settings, 27animation mode, 29calibrating the touch screen, 29date, 10LCD backlight timeout, 28LCD screen timeout, 28light sensor,28time, 10time format, 10volume level, 29setup, 27Simulator, 37specifications, 46storage problems, 41symbols, 21, 43Ttesting the macro, 32time, 10time format, 10Toggle button, 33Tool, 13Add, 23Brand, 13Delete, 25Label, 21Learn, 19Macro, 30Moving, 26RF IR, 34touch screen, 4, 6calibrating, 26, 38transparancy, 7turning on Pronto, 9Uupload, 37USB cable, 37USB port, 5, 37Vvolumemute, 4volume down, 4volume level, 29volume up, 4volume levelhard buttons, 29touch screen buttons, 29Index3104 205 3275.1ProntoII.qxd 03-09-2002 09:24 Pagina 52

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