ProntoPro Intelligent Remote Control User Guide
Table of Content Taking a First Look ............................................................................ 3 Intelligent Remote Control............................................................... 3 Before You Start.............................................................................. 5 Getting Started ................................................................................... 7 Activating the Remote Control ........................................................
Taking a First Look Intelligent Remote Control The Intelligent Remote Control can be used for most devices that understand infrared (IR) remote control signals. Its easyto-use touch screen with 256 colors and its intuitive interface makes it a perfect remote control for every user. The Remote Control (RC) is completely customizable. In the memory of the Remote Control, RC codes are stored to activate different brands for all kinds of video and audio devices.
The Touch Screen Remote Control icon: Tap to enter the Mode menu and customize the Remote Control Touch and hold to enter Setup mode Device tab: To activate the Device menu Macro tab: To activate the Macro menu Panel number: Shows active control panel Control panel: To send commands to devices The Docking Station The docking station is used • to charge the Remote Control; • to connect your Remote Control to your computer.
Before You Start When you use the Remote Control for the first time, you will have to: • install the battery pack; • place the Remote Control in the docking station and charge the Remote Control. Use the docking station only with the Philips NiMH rechargeable battery pack. We strongly advise you not to plug other appliances (like mobile phones, PDA’s, …) into the docking station. This causes damage to the connector and the appliance. Installing the Battery Pack 1.
Charging the Remote Control For charging the Remote Control you use the docking station. 1. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet and connect it to the docking station. 2. Place the Remote Control in the docking station. Make sure you hold the Remote Control at an angle of 30° to 45° when you place the it in the docking station. 30° - 45° Charging starts immediately. The green charging LED on the front of the docking station indicates charging takes place.
Getting Started Activating the Remote Control Turning on the Display and the Backlight The Remote Control’s display can be activated in three different ways: • Tap the screen gently with your finger or a blunt, soft object like a pencil eraser. The display is activated. • Tilt the Remote Control more than 50 degrees as illustrated. 50° The display and the backlight of the direct-access buttons are activated. In the settings (p. 16) you can choose to deactivate the Pick Up sensor.
Defining the Brands of Your Devices The Remote Control uses RC codes to activate devices. Because there are several brands using specific RC codes, you have to define the brands of your devices. On the Home panel you find buttons for most common video and audio devices. When you select a device on the Home panel for the first time, you will notice that the Remote Control is set up by default to operate Philips or Marantz devices.
Selecting Brands and Code Sets A list of brands and their corresponding RC codes are stored in the Remote Control’s memory. You have to select your brand from the list. Because not every device of a certain brand uses the same RC codes, you might also have to select a set of RC codes for your brand. 1. Tap Next. A scrollable list of brands for the selected device and a “virtual auto-zooming” mini-keyboard appears. 2.
3. Select your brand in the list. The selected brand is highlighted. The Search button switches into Next. 4. Tap Next. When your brand uses only one set of RC codes, the Remote Control switches to Try mode. Continue with step 5. When there are several code sets for your brand, a list of code sets for the selected brand appears. You can select the code set for your device: The RC code sets are ranked. The first code set in the list is used for most devices of the selected brand. 1.
3. Tap OK when the device reacts. The Remote Control switches to Try mode. Continue with step 5. The name of the responding code set is displayed when you tap the OK button, so you know which code set to select from the list after you have tried out other code sets. 5. Tap Next. The first control panel of selected device is displayed. 6. Try out the buttons on the different control panels and check if the device is responding to the RC codes the Remote Control is sending.
4. Tap OK when the device reacts. The Remote Control switches to Try mode. 5. Tap Next. The first control panel of selected device is displayed. 6. Try out the buttons on the different control panels and check if the device is responding to the RC codes the Remote Control is sending. Even when the device is responding to the current code set, it is advised to try out other code sets. When your device responds to more than one code set, install the most suitable one. 7.
Working with the Home Panel On the Home panel you find buttons to activate the Device menu or the Macro menu and to select devices. Activate the Macro menu Activate the Device menu Select a device on the Home panel You can customize the Home panel by adding (see p. 28) or deleting devices (see p. 29). Activating the Device Menu on the Home panel. • Tap the Device tab icon The Device menu is activated. The dynamic interface displays the Device menu on the right side of the touch screen.
Operating a Device You select the device you want to operate via the Device menu. You operate devices using four kinds of buttons: • • • • Touch screen buttons; Action buttons (below the touch screen); Page Up and Page Down buttons (below the touch screen); Direct-access buttons (to the right of the touch screen). Selecting a Device via the Device menu The Device menu allows you to easily switch to another device without having to return to the Home panel. Device tab 1.
Selecting a device without affecting other devices When you select a device that is programmed with a device action (see p. 24), the following happens: • the Remote Control sends commands to the selected device to execute the device action; • the control panel of the selected device is displayed. Sometimes, sending device action commands can cause unwanted behavior of other devices. Example You have defined a device action for the VCR: when you select the VCR, the TV switches to channel number 10.
Adjusting the Settings Most of the Remote Control’s features can be set to your own wishes. 1. Touch and hold the Remote Control icon for three seconds. The Remote Control switches to Setup mode. The first setup panel appears. 2. Tap the button of the setting you want to adjust. The button is activated. 3. Tap the button repeatedly to toggle between the different options for the selected setting. -orUse the action buttons to adjust the setting. 4.
Second setup panel Setting Function Indicates the amount of free memory that is available. Turns on or off the option to activate the Remote Control by picking it up. Hides or shows the Mode menu, activated with the Adjusting Tap the Pick Up Sensor button. Tap the Mode Menu button. the Remote Control icon. Adjusts or turns off the touch screen beep. Tap the Touch button repeatedly. Adjusts or turns off the button beep Tap the Button button repeatedly. Calibrates the touch screen.
To exit Setup Mode . • Tap the Remote Control icon The Remote Control switches to Use mode. When you tap the Device tab, the Macro tab or the Home button from within the Setup panel, you exit Setup Mode and the Remote Control immediately switches to the selected menu or to the Home panel.
Getting the Maximum out of it Introduction What makes the Remote Control so powerful is the ability to extend its functionality in multiple ways like programming additional functions, adding supplementary devices, recording macros and changing the interface as it suits you best. The Remote Control provides different modes. When you operate your devices, the Remote Control is in Use mode.
Disabling the Mode menu To prevent accidental changes to the Remote Control interface and commands, you can disable the Mode menu. 1. Make sure the Remote Control is in Use mode. 2. Touch and hold the Remote Control icon for a few seconds. The Remote Control switches to Setup mode. 3. Scroll down to the second setup panel. 4. Tap the Mode Menu button. The label on the Mode Menu button changes to “Mode Menu Off”. 5. Tap the Remote Control icon . The Remote Control switches to Use mode.
Redefining Brands If you replace an existing device with a new one, you might have to redefine the brand of the device. You can redefine brands by selecting or by searching. 1. Switch to Brand mode via the Remote Control icon The Device menu appears. . 2. Select the device for which you want to redefine the brand. 3. Complete instructions 1 to 7 in “Selecting Brands and Code Sets” on page 9. -orComplete instructions 1 to 7 in “Searching Brands and Code Sets” on page 11.
Learning Commands You can program the Remote Control commands by transmitting infrared signals from your existing remote controls to the Remote Control’s learning eye. To do this, place the Remote Control and the device’s remote control on a flat surface, 100 to 200 mm (4 to 8 inches) apart. 100 to 200 mm 4 to 8 inches The following buttons can be programmed: • control panel buttons; • device actions; • direct-access buttons and action buttons.
5. Press and hold the corresponding button on your device’s original remote control. If the Remote Control has learned the command successfully, OK flashes on the Remote Control icon. If the Remote Control has not learned the command successfully, you hear a short buzz and FAIL appears on the Remote Control icon. 6. Program all other buttons you want and relabel them if necessary (see p. 24). 7. Return to Use mode via the Remote Control icon.
Learning Device Actions A device action is a command that is assigned to a Device button on the Home panel or a device in the Device menu. The action is executed every time you select the device. When you program a device action, RC codes are sent the moment you select the device. This might affect the operation of the active device. For selecting a device without sending RC codes and without affecting the active device, see page 15. 1. Make sure the Device tab is active.
Learning a button globally 1. Tap the Home button . 2. Complete instructions 2 to 7 in “Learning Control Panel Buttons” on page 22. Instead of tapping a button on the touch screen, press the direct-access button or the action button you want to program. The label for the direct-access button you have pressed (e.g. chan +) starts flashing on the Remote Control icon. The label above the action button you have pressed (e.g. play) starts flashing.
Learning a button globally 1. Tap the Home button . 2. Complete instructions 2 to 7 in “Learning Control Panel Buttons” on page 22. Instead of tapping a button on the touch screen, press the direct-access button or the action button you want to program. The label for the direct-access button you have pressed (e.g. chan +) starts flashing on the Remote Control icon. The label above the action button you have pressed (e.g. play) starts flashing.
Labeling Elements The following elements can be labeled: • control panel buttons, action buttons, macros and timers; • devices, macro groups and timer groups (see p. 27). Labeling Control Panel Buttons, Action Buttons, Macros and Timers You cannot label Home panel buttons directly. You have to label them via the Device menu (see p. 27). 1. Navigate to the panel containing the button you want to label. 2. Switch to Label mode via the Remote Control icon . 3. Tap the button you want to label.
Labeling Devices, Macro Groups and Timer Groups 1. Switch to Label mode via the Remote Control icon . to open the Device menu. 2. Tap the Device tab Touch and hold either the Remote Control’s left or right action button (labeled Device) and tap the device you want to label. Even when you want to label the currently active device, you have to tap it in the Device menu. The display shows a “virtual auto-zooming” mini-keyboard. The button you want to label is displayed above the keyboard. 3.
Adding and Moving Adding Devices If you have a device that is not provided in the Device menu, you can add it to the Remote Control. You cannot add devices to the Home panel directly. You have to add them via the Device menu (see p. 24). 1. Make sure the Device tab is active. The Device tab is active when the name of a device is displayed at the right side of the touch screen 2. Switch to Add mode via the Remote Control icon The Remote Control displays the following choices: . .
Deleting and Restoring Deleting You can delete the following elements: • control panel buttons and actions associated with a direct-access or an action button; • device actions; • devices, macro groups and timer groups. Home panel buttons cannot be deleted directly. You have to delete them via the Device menu (see p. 29). Buttons that are programmed in Learn mode and deleted afterwards, will disappear from the control panel. When you redefine the device in Brand mode, those buttons will stay empty.
Restoring When you have deleted elements, they are no longer visible in Use mode but remain in the Remote Control’s memory. This allows you to restore them. • When you have deleted a button or a device action you can restore it in Learn mode. • When you have deleted a device, a macro group or a timer group you can restore it in Add mode. Actions associated with direct-access or action buttons cannot be restored.
Recording Macros and Setting Timers A macro allows you to send a sequence of IR commands using one single button. With a timer you can activate a device at the time you prefer. See page 32 to do this. To record a macro or to set a timer, there must be at least one macro group or timer group in the Macro menu. To create these groups, see page 33. Recording Macros 1. Tap the Macro tab icon at the left side of the touch screen. The Device tab and the Macro tab change places.
Editing Macros You can edit any macro you have recorded. 1. Open the macro group that contains the macro. 2. Switch to Edit mode via the Remote Control icon 3. Tap the macro you want to edit. The contents of the macro appear. . 4. Edit the macro. You can move or delete listed commands or you can record new commands. You can also add delays to the macro (for example, to insert a short pause between turning on a device and sending commands to it allowing the device to warm up): 1. Tap Delay. 2.
9. Enter the command the timer has to execute. 10. Tap the clock button and set the stop time using the action buttons. 11. Press the left action button (labeled Close) to close the timer. A confirmation screen appears where you can save or cancel the timer. 12. Tap Save. You return to Use mode and the timer is activated. The timer only works when the Remote Control’s sending eye is pointed towards the controlled device and no obstructions interfere the infrared signal.
Using the Remote Control with Radio Frequency To use the Remote Control with radio frequency (RF) you need an RF Extender, which is not included with the Remote Control. By default, the Remote Control uses infrared (IR) signals to operate devices. This means that you have to point the Remote Control’s sending eye towards the device you’re operating. IR signals have an operating distance of 10 meters (33 feet).
Changing the Remote Control’s RF IR Settings All devices are set up by default to work with IR signals. To be able to operate one or more devices with RF signals, you have to change the Remote Control’s RF IR settings for those devices. 1. Make sure the Device tab is active. The Device tab is active when the name of a device is displayed at the right side of the touch screen 2. Switch to RF IR mode via the Remote Control icon The Device menu appears. . . 3.
Changing the Extender ID is active. 1. Make sure the button The button is active when the button label is red. 2. Press the action buttons to change the Extender ID. The Remote Control offers 16 Extender ID’s. 5. Tap Accept to save the RF IR settings for the selected device and return to the first screen. -orTap Cancel to return to the first screen without changing the RF IR settings. 6. Repeat instructions 3 to 5 for all devices for which you want to change the RF IR settings. 7. Tap Close.
3. Tap . The button label turns red indicating that the button is active. 4. Press the action buttons to change the Channel. The Remote Control offers 4 RF Channels. The Channel on the RF Extender has to match the Channel on the Remote Control. 5. Tap Accept to save the selected Channel for all devices that work with RF signals and return to the first screen. -orTap Cancel to return to the first screen without changing the Channel. 6. Tap Close. The Remote Control switches back to Use mode.
ProntoPro Edit If you want to personalize your Remote Control even more beyond its standard programming features, ProntoPro Edit is the tool for you to use. ProntoPro Edit is the Remote Control’s companion software that you find on the included CDROM. For more information, go to http://www.pronto.philips.com. With ProntoPro Edit you can: • upload and download new configurations to and from your Remote Control. You do this with the serial cable included with your Remote Control; 1.
When you become familiar with ProntoPro Edit, you can achieve results like: Minimum System Requirements • • • • • PC Windows 95/98/ME/XP or NT 4.
Troubleshooting General Problems The display is black • Tap the screen to make sure the Remote Control is turned on. Tilt the Remote Control to make sure the Remote Control is turned on. Press the Backlight button to make sure the Remote Control and the backlight are turned on. See “Activating the Remote Control” on page 7. • Adjust the contrast using the contrast dial on the left side of the Remote Control. • Make sure the battery pack is properly installed. See “Installing the Battery Pack” on page 5.
Programming Problems Buttons are not sending the correct commands • Check whether the button is learned globally or per device (see p. 24). • Check if you have defined the correct brands for your devices. Macros do not work • Make sure the Remote Control’s sending eye is pointed towards the device the entire time the macro is being executed. • Insert delays to allow devices to start up properly (see p. 32). • Check for inactive buttons in your macro. • Check if you do not have reprogrammed the buttons.
Recharging Problems The battery pack will not recharge • Make sure the battery pack is properly installed in your Remote Control (see p. 5). The indicator light flashes on the docking station • Make sure the battery pack is properly installed in your Remote Control. See “Installing the Battery Pack” on page 5. • Make sure the Remote Control lies placed properly in the docking station. You need to hold the Remote Control at an angle of 30 to 45° to plug it in the connector of the docking station.
FAQ Can I program a button to execute more than one command? With the Remote Control you can only create a macro to execute a sequence of commands (see p. 31). But you can program a button to execute more than one command with ProntoPro Edit. How do I program source switching? See “Learning Device Actions” on page 24. How can I program, label or delete buttons on the Home panel? You can do this via the Device menu.
How do I calibrate the touch screen? The Remote Control is calibrated when it leaves the factory. It is possible you have to calibrate the touch screen: • when the touch screen buttons do not respond properly. Complete instructions 1 to 6 in “Calibrating the touch screen” described below. • when the Remote Control displays a message to calibrate the touch screen. Complete instructions 4 and 5 in “Calibrating the touch screen” described below. Calibrating the touch screen 1.
Maintaining the Remote Control 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 the Remote Control from temperature extremes Keep the Remote Control away from heaters and other heat sources. The Remote Control is not waterproof The Remote Control should not be exposed to rain or moisture.
Overview of Symbols 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 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
Main index page Picture freeze Programmable timer; general Tracking Application assistance Actual time on screen EPG / Electronic Program Guide Video output 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 Picture size adjustment Active control Overview of Symbols 47
Specifications The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.
Index A C action buttons, 3, 15 calibrating, 17 changing deleting, 27 labeling, 24 learning globally, 23 learning per device, 23 restoring, 28 activating the Remote Control, 7 Add mode, 19, 26, 31 adding delays, 30 devices, 26 devices to the Home panel, 26 macro groups, 31 timer groups, 31 adjusting the settings, 16 B backlight switching off, 7 turning on, 7 backlight button, 3, 7 battery cover, 3, 5 battery level, 16 battery pack, 5 charging, 6 installing, 5 NiMH, 5 running low, 6 battery setting,
activating, 7 defining brands, 8 Delete mode, 19, 27 deleting buttons and button actions, 27 device actions, 27 devices, 27 macro groups, 27 timer groups, 27 touch screen labels, 27 device actions deleting, 27 learning, 23 restoring, 28 Device menu, 14 selecting a device, 14 Device tab, 14 icon, 13 devices adding, 26 deleting, 27 labeling, 25 moving, 26 operating, 14 restoring, 28 selecting, 13, 14 direct-access buttons, 3, 15 deleting, 27 learning globally, 23 learning per device, 23 restoring, 28 d
moving, 26 restoring, 28 Macro menu, 29 Macro tab, 29 icon, 13, 29 macros editing, 30 labeling, 24 organized into groups, 31 recording, 29 memory, 9 menu Device, 14 Macro, 29 Mode, 19 mode, 7 Add mode, 19, 26, 31 Brand mode, 8, 19, 21 Delete mode, 19, 27 Edit mode, 19, 29, 30 Label mode, 19, 24 Learn mode, 19, 22 Move mode, 19, 26 RF IR mode, 19, 33 Search mode, 10, 11 Setup mode, 16 switching between modes, 19 Try mode, 11, 12 Use mode, 19 Mode menu, 19 disabling, 20 setting, 17 Move mode, 19, 26 mov
S scrolling in a loop, 15 through control panels, 15 through menu items, 15 Search mode, 10, 11 searching brands and code sets, 11 code sets, 10 selecting a device without affecting other devices, 15 brands, 9 code sets, 10 devices, 13, 14 sending commands, 14 IR signals, 14, 32 no IR, 15 RC codes, 10, 11 RF signals, 32 sending eye, 3 serial cable, 36 serial port docking station, 4, 36 Remote Control, 3, 36 setting timers, 30 settings adjusting, 16 reverting, 41 Setup mode, 16 setup panel first, 16 se
