Philips Home Theater Screen TSU 7500 User Manual

ProntoPro Next Generation  
User Guide  
ProntoPro Next Generation User Guide  
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Table of Contents  
Using the Power Features  
Creating and Editing Macros  
Creating a Macro  
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Editing a Macro  
Creating and Editing Timers  
Activating Timers  
Creating and Editing Timers  
Operating ProntoPro NG with the Cursor  
Operating ProntoPro NG with RF  
Selecting RF to Operate your Devices  
Selecting IR to Operate your Devices  
ProntoProEdit NG  
FAQ  
53  
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Troubleshooting  
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59  
General Problems  
Customizing Problems  
Memory Storage Problems  
ProntoPro NG error messages  
Connection to the PC  
Maintaining ProntoPro NG  
Important Notices  
60  
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60  
Cleaning ProntoPro NG  
Upgrading ProntoPro NG  
List of Symbols  
Specifications  
Glossary  
61  
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Index  
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Taking a First Look  
ProntoPro NG:  
The Home Theater Control Panel  
ProntoPro NG 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 works with infrared (IR) remote control signals.  
Its intuitive interface makes it a perfect remote control for every user.  
ProntoPro NG 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 ProntoPro NG is set up to  
control Philips and Marantz devices. For other brands you simply choose the  
brands of your devices when you use ProntoPro NG for the first time.  
Furthermore the ProntoPro NG is equipped with a color touch screen. This TFT-  
display supports 65536 colors so you can upload any color picture.  
ProntoPro NG 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 set timers for certain actions to be carried out at predefined times,  
e.g. switching on your lights or recording your favorite daily TV-show with  
your VCR.  
You can choose to have ProntoPro NG 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 ProntoPro NG RF signals  
into IR signals.  
With ProntoProEdit NG software you can create your own screens and define a  
personal look. ProntoProEdit NG’s Online Help system (accessible via the ‘Help’  
icon in ProntoProEdit NG) will guide you through the process.  
See ‘ProntoProEdit NG’ on page 53 for more information. You can find  
ProntoProEdit NG on the included CD-ROM and on the Philips website  
find the latest upgrades for your ProntoPro NG software.  
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Taking a First Look  
The Device  
ProntoPro NG has several hard buttons. Most are freely programmable, some have  
a predefined function:  
The buttons on the left side of the ProntoPro NG screen have predefined  
functions: Page up, Page down and Backlight.  
The 4 firm keys below the touch screen are freely programmable. You can  
reprogram the function of these buttons and change the label on the touch  
screen.  
The cursor and the Home button on the right side of the cursor are  
programmed to operate devices (e.g. navigating through the on screen menu of  
your TV). With the Toggle button you can change the working of the cursor.  
The free programmable and the OK button are meant for future purposes.  
The buttons on the right side of the screen are used to control the volume and  
channel: Channel up, Channel down, Mute, Volume up and Volume down.  
Although these buttons each have a predefined function, you can program  
them yourself. If you learn one of these buttons or assign a macro to it, its  
predefined function will be permanently lost.  
Learning eye  
LCD touch screen  
Channel up  
Channel down  
Mute  
Volume up  
Volume down  
Firm keys  
Toggle button  
Free programmable  
OK  
Home  
Cursor  
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Taking a First Look  
Backlight  
Page up  
Page down  
Reset button  
Battery  
compartment  
Connection to docking station  
USB port  
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Taking a First Look  
The Touch Screen  
Device  
Page  
ProntoPro NG  
Icon  
Overview  
button  
Overview  
button  
Previous  
Device  
Next  
Device  
Soft  
buttons  
Labels for the  
firm keys  
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Taking a First Look  
The Docking Station  
The docking station is used to charge the ProntoPro NG’s battery pack.  
When your ProntoPro NG is placed in the docking station, you can connect  
ProntoPro NG to your computer via the USB port of the docking station, instead of  
the USB port of the ProntoPro NG.  
Connector for  
ProntoPro NG  
USB port  
Adapter Connector  
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Taking a First Look  
What’s New for ProntoPro Next Generation?  
This new ProntoPro NG offers several new features compared to the previous  
model of ProntoPro. The most important ones are:  
Transparency  
ProntoPro NG supports transparency in buttons and other objects. This makes  
it easier to create complex user interfaces. You can now place buttons with a  
transparent background on top of a background image, let transparent buttons  
overlap or create transparency effects within buttons.  
65536 colors  
The number of colors has increased from 256 to 65536 (64k). Therefore the  
buttons look much more natural.  
USB  
ProntoPro NG has a USB port to make downloading much easier.  
48 MB of Memory  
ProntoPro NG has 48 Megabyte of memory. This enables you to download  
larger configuration files to ProntoPro NG.  
Integrated Macros  
Macros are now better integrated in the configuration file. Each button can be  
a macro, this means each button can contain more than one action.  
More advanced Timers  
Your ProntoPro NG is able to set timers for certain actions to be carried out at  
any time you choose. Timers are not an entirely new feature of ProntoPro NG,  
but they are easier to use and better integrated with the configuration file. You  
can activate and deactivate the timers you created and you can also set them  
to repeat daily or weekly. For instance, you can have the lights switched on  
every day at sunset. You can also create a timer to set your VCR to record your  
favorite TV-show on Wednesday and Saturday.  
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.  
Cursor Navigation  
By default the cursor is programmed to operate devices. The functions  
assigned to the cursor button depend on the device active on ProntoPro NG.  
ProntoPro NG 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  
ProntoPro NG provides navigation feedback through graphical animations of  
mode transitions and page transitions. You can enable and disable the  
animations of your ProntoPro NG in the Settings Pages.  
Multi Language Support  
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ProntoPro NG now supports besides English also Spanish, French, German and  
Dutch.  
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Before You Start  
When you use ProntoPro NG for the first time, you will have to:  
install the battery pack;  
place ProntoPro NG in the docking station and charge it.  
Attention Use the docking station only with the Philips NiMH rechargeable battery pack.  
Never 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
2
Press the latch on the battery cover with your thumb and then slide the  
cover forward firmly.  
Lift up the battery cover.  
3
Place the battery pack in the battery  
compartment.  
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Plug the cable of the battery pack in  
the connector.  
5
Slide the battery cover back on.  
Make sure the wires of the battery pack do not get stuck while sliding the  
cover on.  
After a few seconds, the ProntoPro NG starts up automatically and an  
introduction screen appears. The ProntoPro NG beeps twice to indicate that it  
has finished starting up.  
Because the battery pack is not fully pre-charged, you need to charge it as  
described below.  
Charging the ProntoPro NG  
For charging the ProntoPro NG, you have to place it in the docking station. When  
the battery pack is running low, the Low Battery icon will appear on the  
ProntoPro NG.  
You can charge the ProntoPro NG at any time; the battery pack does not have to be  
entirely empty before recharging.  
Note  
You can continue using the ProntoPro NG while it is being charged.  
When the battery pack is empty, the ProntoPro NG’s settings are retained. You only  
need to set the clock. However, you should recharge the ProntoPro NG as soon as  
possible to ensure perfect performance.  
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Before You Start  
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2
Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet and connect it to the docking  
station.  
Slide the ProntoPro NG in the docking station until it clicks.  
Charging starts immediately. The blue charging LEDs on the front of the docking  
station indicate that the battery pack is being charged.  
When the ProntoPro NG is fully charged, the charging LEDs switch off. Normal  
charging time is 2 to 3 hours, depending on the condition of the battery pack.  
When the charging LEDs are flashing, an error has occurred. Try one of the  
following:  
Make sure the battery pack is properly installed in your ProntoPro NG.  
Make sure the ProntoPro NG is placed properly in the docking station.  
Check if the connector in the docking station is clean and free of obstructions.  
Cool down the battery pack.  
3
When the ProntoPro NG is fully charged,  
take it out of the docking station.  
Make sure that you first tilt  
the ProntoPro NG to an angle  
of 30° to 45° and then take it  
out of the docking station.  
30° to 45°  
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Getting Started  
Turning on ProntoPro NG  
ProntoPro NG can be turned on in four different ways:  
Tap the touch screen.  
Note  
Only use your finger, a stylus or a blunt soft object like a pencil eraser to  
operate the touch screen.  
Press one of the 4 firm keys below the screen to activate the display  
(default setting).  
For more information, see ‘Adjusting the Firm Keys Settings’ on page 36.  
Note  
When you press a hard button on ProntoPro NG, the according function will  
be executed immediately, while the 4 firm keys below the touch screen will  
activate the display.  
Press the Backlight button.  
Tilt ProntoPro NG more than 50 degrees (default setting).  
For more information, see ‘Adjusting the Pickup Sensor Settings’ on page 37.  
50°  
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Getting Started  
Setting Time and Date  
When you have installed the battery pack and turned on ProntoPro NG, you have to  
set the current time.  
Attention Every time you reset your ProntoPro NG you will have to set the time again.  
Changing the Time Format  
1
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
2
Tap button in the Tools Menu.  
The first Settings Page appears.  
3
4
Tap the Time Format button  
The Time Format button toggles between the three time formats:  
in the first Settings Page.  
12 hour (AM/PM): This is the default format;  
24 hour;  
No time.  
Tap the ProntoPro NG icon  
to exit the Tools Menu.  
Changing the Time  
1
2
3
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Tap in the Tools Menu.  
The first Settings Page appears.  
Tap the Time button in the first Settings Page.  
The Time button is selected. The labels ‘+’ and ‘-’ appear for the two middle  
firm keys.  
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To increase the time, press (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘+’.  
-or-  
To decrease the time, press (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘-’.  
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6
Tap the Time button again.  
The new time is set.  
Tap the ProntoPro NG icon  
to exit the Tools Menu.  
Changing the Date  
1
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
2
Tap in the Tools Menu.  
The first Settings Page appears.  
To change the day  
1
Tap the Day button in the first Settings Page.  
The Day button is selected. The labels ‘+’ and ‘-’ appear for the two middle  
firm keys.  
2
To increase the days, press (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘+’.  
-or-  
To decrease the days, press (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘-’.  
3
4
Tap the Day button again.  
The new day is set.  
When you have changed the date, tap the ProntoPro NG icon  
the Tools Menu.  
to exit  
To change the month  
1
Tap the Month button in the first Settings Page.  
The Month button is selected. The labels ‘+’ and ‘-’ appear for the two middle  
firm keys.  
2
To increase the months, press (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘+’.  
-or-  
To decrease the months, press (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘-’.  
3
4
Tap the Month button again.  
The new month is set.  
When you have changed the date, tap the ProntoPro NG icon  
the Tools Menu.  
to exit  
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To change the year  
1
Tap the Year button in the first Settings Page.  
The Year button is selected. The labels ‘+’ and ‘-’ appear for the two middle  
firm keys.  
2
To increase the years, press (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘+’.  
-or-  
To decrease the years, press (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘-’.  
3
4
Tap the Year button again.  
The new year is set.  
When you have changed the date, tap the ProntoPro NG icon  
the Tools Menu.  
to exit  
Setting the Language  
You can change the language used on your ProntoPro NG.  
1
2
3
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Tap in the Tools Menu.  
The first Settings Page appears.  
Press the Page down hard button.  
The second Settings Page appears.  
4
5
Tap  
in the second Settings Page.  
The Language button toggles between five languages:  
English;  
German;  
French;  
Dutch;  
Spanish.  
Tap the ProntoPro NG icon  
to exit the Tools Menu.  
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Operating ProntoPro NG  
ProntoPro NG contains a series of customizable devices, each consisting of several  
device pages. All active devices on your ProntoPro NG 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  
ProntoPro NG. To view the Device Overview, press the Device Overview button  
at the top of the touch screen.  
Device Overview  
button  
Device Left  
button  
Device Right  
button  
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 ProntoPro NG, using this touch screen navigation.  
When cursor navigation is enabled, the Device Left and Device Right button  
disappear and the Cursor Navigation icon  
appears at the top left. 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  
ProntoPro NG with the Cursor’ on page 48.  
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Page Overview  
The Page Overview offers you a list of all the pages for one device. To view the  
Page Overview, tap the Page Overview button, which displays the page number  
in the upper area of touch screen.  
Page  
Overview  
button  
You can navigate between the different pages in two different ways:  
Tap the page you want to operate from the Page Overview.  
Press the Page Up or Page Down hard button on the left side of  
ProntoPro NG.  
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Customizing ProntoPro NG  
What makes ProntoPro NG 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 ProntoProEdit NG software. See ‘ProntoProEdit NG’ on  
page 53 for more information.  
Using the Tools  
ProntoPro NG provides different tools. For customizing ProntoPro NG you have to  
switch to the appropriate tool. ProntoPro NG offers 10 different tools in the Tools  
Menu, each providing different functionalities:  
Settings Tool:  
Defining the settings of your  
ProntoPro NG (p. 32)  
Timer Tool:  
Defining timer actions to be carried  
out at predefined times (p. 41)  
Brand Tool:  
Defining the brands of your  
audio/video equipment (p. 20)  
Learn Tool:  
Learning IR codes from other remote  
controls (p. 23)  
Label Tool:  
Labeling buttons, devices and  
pages (p. 25)  
Add Tool:  
Adding new devices or copying  
existing devices (p. 28)  
Delete Tool:  
Deleting buttons or devices  
(p. 30)  
Move Tool:  
Moving devices in the Device  
Overview (p. 31)  
Macro Tool:  
Programming a sequence of  
commands for one single button  
(p. 38)  
RF IR Tool:  
Defining to operate ProntoPro NG  
with IR signals or RF signals  
(p. 50)  
To enter the Tools Menu, you have to tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
in  
the upper left corner of the touch screen for 3 seconds.  
You can exit all Tools by tapping the ProntoPro NG icon  
.
Keep in mind that your latest changes to the current page will not be saved  
automatically.  
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Customizing ProntoPro NG  
In the Tools:  
Tap  
Tap  
Tap  
Tap  
to start using the Tool.  
to go back to the Tools Menu.  
to confirm an action and save the changes you made.  
to cancel an action without saving the changes.  
Press the firm key labeled  
the Tools Menu.  
to end a series of actions and go back to  
Defining the Brand for a Device  
ProntoPro NG contains a huge list of brands and their corresponding IR codes in its  
database. ProntoPro NG 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 ProntoPro NG  
autosearch 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. ProntoPro NG 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 ProntoPro NG.  
Selecting the Brand and Code Set for your Device  
1
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds.  
The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
2
3
4
Tap  
in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Brand Tool’ screen appears.  
Tap  
in the ‘Brand Tool’ screen.  
The Device Overview appears.  
In the Device Overview, tap the Device for which you want to define  
the brand.  
A message screen appears.  
5
Tap  
.
The ‘Brands’ screen appears.  
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Selecting the brand  
1
Tap the Scroll Down button  
Brands list.  
or the Scroll Up button  
next to the  
The Brands list scrolls down/up.  
Note  
You can also select the brand via the virtual keyboard by tapping one or more  
of the brand’s name characters.  
2
3
Tap the brand for the selected Device in the Brands list.  
Tap in the ‘Brands’ screen.  
If there is only one code set, the ‘Installing the Brand’ screen appears.  
Go to ‘Installing the brand’ below.  
-or-  
If there is more than one possible code set, a message screen appears.  
4
Tap  
.
The ‘Code sets’ screen appears.  
Selecting the code set  
1
Tap the Scroll Down button  
Code Sets list.  
or the Scroll Up button  
next to the  
The Code Sets list scrolls down/up.  
2
3
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.  
Installing the brand  
1
Tap  
in the ‘Installing the Brand’ screen.  
The first Page of the selected Device appears.  
2
3
Tap different buttons to see if the device is responding to the IR codes  
for the selected brand and code set.  
Press the left firm key, labeled  
.
The ‘Installing the Brand’ screen appears again.  
4
Tap in the ‘Installing the Brand’ screen.  
The IR codes for the selected brand and code set are installed.  
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Selecting the Brand and searching the Code Set for your device  
Note  
Make sure the device for which you are searching the brand is turned on.  
1
2
3
4
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Tap in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Brand Tool’ screen appears.  
Tap  
in the ‘Brand Tool’ screen.  
The Device Overview appears.  
In the Device Overview, tap the Device for which you want to define  
the brand.  
A message screen appears.  
5
6
Tap  
.
The ‘Brands’ screen appears.  
Select the brand of your device as described in ‘Selecting the brand’  
on page 21.  
Searching the code set  
1
Tap  
in the ‘Code Sets’ screen.  
The ‘Searching the Code Set’ screen appears.  
2
Tap and point ProntoPro NG at the device.  
The ‘Searching’ screen appears. ProntoPro NG searches through the list of  
code sets for the selected brand, by sending out an IR code for each code set.  
3
4
When the device for which you are defining the brand, turns off,  
tap  
in the ‘Searching’ screen.  
The ‘Installing the Brand’ screen appears.  
To install the brand and code set, follow the instructions described in  
‘Installing the brand’ on page 21.  
Searching the Brand and Code Set for your device  
1
2
3
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Tap in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Brand Tool’ screen appears.  
Tap  
in the ‘Brand Tool’ screen.  
The Device Overview appears.  
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4
5
In the Device Overview, tap the Device for which you want to define  
the brand.  
A message screen appears.  
Tap  
.
The ‘Brands’ screen appears.  
Searching the brand  
1
Tap  
in the ‘Brands’ screen.  
The ‘Searching the Brand’ screen appears.  
2
Tap  
and point ProntoPro NG at the device.  
The ‘Searching’ screen appears. ProntoPro NG searches through the list of  
brands, by sending out an IR code for each brand.  
3
4
When the device for which you are defining the brand, turns off,  
tap  
in the ‘Searching’ screen.  
The ‘Installing the Brand’ screen appears.  
To install the brand and code set, follow the instructions described in  
‘Installing the brand’ on page 21.  
Learning Commands  
If an IR code is not in the database, you can program ProntoPro NG commands by  
transmitting IR signals from your existing remote control to ProntoPro NG’s  
learning eye.  
The Learn Tool allows you to learn a button  
or a device action. A device action is an  
action that is executed automatically when  
you select a device. E.g. when you select TV,  
your ProntoPro NG can learn to switch on the  
TV at the same time. You can also use the  
2 - 8 inches  
Learn Tool to relearn commands that do not  
work properly.  
5 - 20 cm  
Learning  
eye  
Note  
Changing the Brand in the Brand Tool  
will not have an impact on the learned  
codes.  
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Customizing ProntoPro NG  
Learning a Button  
1
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds.  
The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
2
3
Tap  
in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Learn Tool’ screen appears.  
Tap  
.
The last page you have visited appears.  
4
5
Navigate to the Device and the Page that contains the button you want  
to learn.  
Position ProntoPro NG and the remote control as illustrated above.  
Note  
Make sure that you aim ProntoPro NG’s learning eye at the remote control’s  
IR window.  
The distance between ProntoPro NG and the remote control should be  
between 2 and 8 inches (5 and 20 cm).  
6
7
Tap the button you want to learn.  
A Learning indication appears in the upper right corner of the touch screen.  
Press and hold the key on the other remote control for 1 second.  
Make sure you press the key within 5 seconds.  
If learning succeeded, you will get an OK message.  
If learning failed, you will get a Failure message.  
See ‘ProntoPro NG will not learn commands’ on page 58 for more information.  
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9
When you want ProntoPro NG to learn other buttons, repeat steps  
6 and 7.  
Press the left firm key labeled  
learning.  
below the touch screen to stop  
in the upper left corner of the  
Learning a Device Action  
1
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds.  
The Tools Menu appears.  
2
3
Tap  
in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Learn Tool’ screen appears.  
Tap  
.
The Device Overview appears.  
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Position ProntoPro NG and the remote control as illustrated above.  
Note  
Make sure that you aim ProntoPro NG’s learning eye at the remote control’s  
IR window.  
The distance between ProntoPro NG and the remote control should be  
between 2 and 8 inches (5 and 20 cm).  
5
6
Tap the Device for which you want to learn a Device Action.  
A Learning indication appears in the upper right corner of the touch screen.  
Press and hold the key on the other remote control for 1 second.  
Make sure you press the key within 5 seconds.  
If learning succeeded, you will get an OK message.  
If learning failed, you will get a Failure message.  
See ‘ProntoPro NG will not learn commands’ on page 58 for more information.  
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8
When you want ProntoPro NG to learn other device actions, repeat  
steps 5 and 6.  
Press the left firm key labeled  
learning.  
below the touch screen to stop  
Labeling Elements  
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 zooms in when you tap a character.  
The keyboard contains five different character sets, including a series of symbols  
you can use for labeling. You use the Shift button to switch between the five  
character sets on the keyboard.  
For a complete list of the symbols, see ‘List of Symbols’ on page 61.  
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Labeling a Button  
1
2
3
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Tap  
in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Label Tool’ screen appears.  
Tap  
.
The page you last visited appears.  
4
5
Navigate to the Device and the Page that contains the button you want  
to label.  
Tap the button you want to label.  
The ‘Labeling’ screen appears.  
6
7
Tap the keyboard.  
The keyboard zooms in.  
Tap the character you want to add to the label.  
The character is added to the label. The keyboard automatically zooms out  
again.  
1
To zoom out without adding a character to the label, press  
The character is not added to the label. The keyboard is zoomed out.  
.
2
To use other characters and symbols, press  
The character set on the keyboard switches.  
.
You can choose from four different character sets.  
3
To remove characters, press the firm key labeled  
The character in front of the cursor is removed.  
.
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9
You can add other characters to the label.  
Tap  
The label of the selected button is changed. The last visited page appears  
again.  
.
-or-  
Tap  
.
The last visited page appears again, without changing the label of the selected  
button.  
10 You can select other buttons on ProntoPro NG to label.  
11 Press the left firm key labeled  
the Label Tool.  
below the touch screen to exit  
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Labeling a Device  
1
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds.  
in the upper left corner of the  
The Tools Menu appears.  
2
3
4
Tap  
in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Label Tool’ screen appears.  
Tap  
.
The Device Overview appears.  
Tap the Device you want to label.  
The ‘Labeling’ screen appears.  
5
6
Follow the instructions 6 to 8 of ‘Labeling a Button’ on page 26.  
Tap  
The label of the selected Device is changed. The Device Overview appears  
again.  
.
-or-  
Tap  
.
The Device Overview appears again, without changing the label of the  
selected device.  
7
8
You can select other Devices in the Device Overview to label.  
Press the left firm key labeled  
the Label Tool.  
below the touch screen to exit  
Labeling a Page  
1
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds.  
The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
2
3
4
5
Tap  
in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Label Tool’ screen appears.  
Tap  
in the ‘Label Tool’ screen.  
The Page Overview appears.  
Tap the Page you want to label.  
The ‘Labeling’ screen appears.  
Follow the instructions 6 to 8 of ‘Labeling a Button’ on page 26.  
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Tap  
.
The label of the selected Page is changed. The Page Overview appears again.  
-or-  
Tap  
.
The Page Overview appears again, without changing the label of the selected  
page.  
7
8
You can select another Page in the Page Overview to label.  
Press the left firm key labeled  
the Label Tool.  
below the touch screen to exit  
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 ProntoPro NG is  
used to create the device pages, buttons and functions. By default Philips IR codes  
are used when you add a new device. For your brand of device, you then have to  
program the new device using the Brand Tool (page 20) or the Learn Tool (page 23).  
Copying an existing device saves time. The personal settings you defined for that  
device will also be copied. For instance, if you want to add a second CD player,  
you do not have to define the Brand, learn or create macros again. You can just  
copy them from the existing CD player already programmed on your ProntoPro NG.  
Adding a New Device  
1
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds.  
The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
2
3
4
5
Tap  
in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Add Tool’ screen appears.  
Tap  
in the ‘Add Tool’ screen.  
The ‘Adding’ screen appears.  
Tap the device template you want to add in the Device Templates list.  
The ‘IR Code’ screen appears.  
Tap  
The ‘Actions’ screen appears.  
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Tap  
in the ’Actions’ screen.  
The Device is added to ProntoPro NG with its actions like IR codes, beeps and  
delays.  
-or-  
Tap  
in the ‘Actions’ screen.  
The Device is added to ProntoPro NG without its actions like IR codes, beeps  
and delays. To operate this device, you have to learn every button of the  
device with the Learn Tool.  
Note  
Added devices are automatically positioned at the end of the Device Overview.  
You can move devices with the Move Tool. See ‘Moving Devices’ on page 31 for  
more information.  
Copying an Existing Device  
1
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds.  
The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
2
3
4
5
6
Tap  
in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Add Tool’ screen appears.  
Tap  
in the ‘Add Tool’ screen.  
The ‘Adding’ screen appears.  
Tap the Device you want to copy in the Devices list.  
The ‘IR Code’ screen appears.  
Tap  
.
The ‘Actions’ screen appears.  
Tap  
in the ‘Actions’ screen.  
The Device is copied to ProntoPro NG with its actions like IR codes, beeps and  
delays.  
-or-  
Tap  
in the ‘Actions’ screen.  
The Device is copied to ProntoPro NG without its actions like IR codes, beeps  
and delays. To operate this device, you have to learn every button of the  
device with the Learn Tool.  
Note  
Added devices are automatically positioned at the end of the Device Overview.  
You can move devices with the Move Tool. See ‘Moving Devices’ on page 31 for  
more information.  
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Deleting Elements  
The Delete Tool allows you to delete a button or a device.  
Deleting a Button  
1
2
3
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Tap in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Delete Tool’ screen appears.  
Tap  
.
The last visited page on the ProntoPro NG appears.  
4
5
Navigate to the Device and the Page that contains the button you want  
to delete.  
Tap the button you want to delete.  
A message screen appears.  
6
7
Tap  
.
The button is deleted.  
You can select other buttons on ProntoPro NG to delete.  
-or-  
Press the right firm key labeled  
to undo the deletion.  
The button is restored.  
8
Press the left firm key labeled  
the Delete Tool.  
below the touch screen to exit  
Deleting a Device  
1
2
3
4
5
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Tap in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Delete Tool’ screen appears.  
Tap  
.
The Device Overview appears.  
Tap the Device you want to delete.  
A message screen appears.  
Tap  
.
The Device is deleted.  
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7
You can select other Devices on ProntoPro NG to delete.  
-or-  
Press the right firm key labeled  
to undo the deletion.  
The Device is restored.  
Press the left firm key labeled  
the Delete Tool.  
below the touch screen to exit  
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.  
1
2
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds.  
The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Tap  
in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Move Tool’ screen appears.  
3
4
Tap the Device you want to move in the Devices list.  
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.  
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Adjusting the Settings  
In the Settings Pages you can adjust several settings. You can:  
Set the time and date as described earlier, on page 14.  
Set the brightness of the backlight;  
Set the timeout of the LCD screen;  
Set the volume level;  
Set the language of the ProntoPro NG, as described earlier, on page 16.  
Set ProntoPro NG to operate with the Cursor;  
Set the animation mode;  
Calibrate the touch screen;  
Adjust the screen activation settings.  
In the fourth Settings Page you can consult the version information and the  
available memory.  
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2
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Select  
.
The first Settings Page appears.  
Setting the Brightness of the Backlight  
You can adjust the intensity of the LCD backlight. There are 4 levels of backlight  
brightness.  
1
Tap the  
button in the first Settings Page.  
The Brightness button is selected. The ‘+’ and ‘-’ labels appear on the two  
middle firm keys below the touch screen.  
2
3
To increase the brightness, press (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘+’.  
-or-  
To decrease the brightness, press (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘-’.  
Tap the  
button again.  
The new Backlight Brightness is set.  
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 ProntoPro NG’s  
battery life.  
Note  
The LCD screen will only time out when you are not using ProntoPro NG.  
1
Tap  
in the first Settings Page.  
The LCD Timeout button is selected. The ‘+’ and ‘-’ labels appear on the two  
middle firm keys below the touch screen.  
2
3
To increase the timeout, press (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘+’.  
-or-  
To decrease the timeout, press (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘-’.  
Tap  
again.  
The new LCD screen timeout is set.  
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Setting the Volume Level  
You can set the volume level for the hard buttons as well as for 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  
To adjust the volume of the hard buttons, tap  
Settings Page.  
in the first  
You can either select 1 of the 3 volume levels or choose to mute. Every time  
you press, the volume level increases with one step up to level 3.  
Setting the Volume Level of the Touch Screen  
To adjust the volume level of the touch screen, tap  
first Settings Page.  
in the  
You can either select 1 of the 3 volume levels or choose to mute. Every time  
you tap, the volume level increases with one step up to level 3.  
Setting the Navigation for ProntoPro NG  
The cursor is used by default to operate your devices. You then navigate the  
ProntoPro NG with the touch screen buttons. However, you can also set the cursor  
to browse through ProntoPro NG’s devices and pages. For more information on  
operating the ProntoPro NG with the cursor, see ‘Operating ProntoPro NG with the  
Cursor’ on page 48.  
To set the navigation for the ProntoPro NG, tap  
second Settings Page:  
in the  
You can select Cursor Navigation-Off to navigate the ProntoPro NG with the  
touch screen buttons.  
You can select Cursor Navigation-On to navigate the ProntoPro NG with the  
cursor.  
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Setting the Animation Mode  
ProntoPro NG provides navigation feedback through graphical animations.  
Switching pages is done with a page transition, switching from Use Mode to one  
of the Tools is accompanied with a mode transition. You can enable and disable  
the animations of your ProntoPro NG in the second Settings Page:  
You can disable the animations by choosing ‘None’ (no animations). By  
disabling all animations you use the absolute maximum of your ProntoPro NG’s  
processing speed.  
When changing pages with the ‘Page Only’ animation, one page seems to  
slide out of the screen, while the second page slides in.  
The ‘Mode Only’ animation shifts the ProntoPro NG icon at the top area of the  
touch screen.  
With the option ‘Full’ you can enable both animations at the same time.  
Calibrating the Touch Screen  
When you first use your ProntoPro NG, the touch screen is already calibrated.  
However, if you notice that your ProntoPro NG does not send out the commands in  
accordance with what is indicated on the touch screen, it is advised to recalibrate  
the touch screen.  
Attention Never use an actual pen, pencil or other sharp object on the touch screen. Use a  
pointy object like a plastic-tipped pen or a stylus intended for use with touch  
screens.  
1
Tap  
in the second Settings Page.  
The ‘Calibration’ screen appears.  
2
3
4
5
Tap the upper left corner on the touch screen.  
Tap the lower right corner of the touch screen.  
Tap the upper right corner of the touch screen.  
Tap the lower left corner on the touch screen.  
The touch screen is calibrated.  
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Adjusting the Screen Activation Settings  
In the third Settings Page you can adjust the screen activation settings. You can  
define when or if you want the LCD backlight to be activated. You can also set  
when or if you want the ProntoPro NG to send out IR codes or perform button  
actions.  
You can adjust the following screen activation settings:  
Firm keys settings;  
Cursor keys settings;  
Pickup sensor settings.  
Tip  
You can adjust the timeout for the LCD backlight. For more information, see  
‘Setting the Timeout of the LCD Screen’ on page 33.  
Adjusting the Firm Keys Settings  
You can set the firm keys settings to 3 different states. The firm keys are located  
below the touch screen of your ProntoPro NG.  
To adjust the firm keys settings of the ProntoPro NG, tap  
in the third Settings Page. You can now toggle between the following 3 firm keys  
states:  
: This setting implies that when you press one of the 4 firm keys, your  
ProntoPro NG will send out the IR code or perform the action assigned to this  
key.  
The LCD backlight will not be activated when pressing a firm key.  
: This setting implies that when you press one of the 4 firm keys, the  
LCD backlight will be activated and your ProntoPro NG will send out the IR  
code or perform the action assigned to this key.  
: This is the default setting of your ProntoPro NG. It implies that when you  
press one of the 4 firm keys, the LCD backlight will be activated.  
The ProntoPro NG will not send out an IR code nor perform the button action.  
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Adjusting the Cursor Keys Settings  
You can set the cursor keys settings to 3 different states.  
For more information on the cursor keys, see ‘Operating ProntoPro NG with the  
Cursor’ on page 48.  
To adjust the cursor keys settings of the ProntoPro NG, tap  
in the third Settings Page. You can now toggle between the following 3 cursor  
keys states:  
: This setting implies that when you press one of the cursor keys, the LCD  
backlight will be activated.  
The ProntoPro NG will not send out an IR code nor perform the button action.  
: This setting implies that when you press one of the cursor keys, your  
ProntoPro NG will send out the IR code or perform the action assigned to this  
key.  
The LCD backlight will not be activated when pressing a cursor key.  
: This is the default setting of your ProntoPro NG. It implies that when  
you press one of cursor keys, the LCD backlight will be activated and your  
ProntoPro NG will send out the IR code or perform the action assigned to this  
key.  
Adjusting the Pickup Sensor Settings  
You can set the pickup sensor settings of your ProntoPro NG to 2 different states.  
This implies that you can choose whether or not the backlight should be activated  
when tilting your ProntoPro NG.  
To adjust the pickup sensor settings, tap  
in the third  
Settings Page. You can now toggle between the following 2 states:  
Pickup sensor-Off: This setting deactivates the LCD backlight when tilting  
the ProntoPro NG.  
Pickup sensor-On: This is the default setting. It activates the LCD backlight  
when tilting the ProntoPro NG.  
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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 actions will not be changed when  
you select another brand in the Brand Tool.  
In the Macro Tool you first have to select the button that will contain the macro,  
also called the target button. Then, one by one, you create an action list by  
adding actions to this target button. You can do this by:  
Selecting another button and adding its actions to the action list of your  
target button.  
Adding a delay to the action list.  
Adding a beep to the action list.  
After creating the macro, all actions you added to the action list are executed  
when you tap the button.  
Creating a Macro  
1
2
3
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Tap in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Macro Tool’ screen appears.  
Tap  
in the ‘Macro Tool’ screen.  
The last visited page appears.  
4
5
Navigate to the Device and the Page that contains the target button  
you want to use for a macro.  
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 to program a  
macro, you hear a Failure beep.  
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Note  
You can assign a macro to most buttons of your ProntoPro NG. Only the hard  
buttons on the left side of ProntoPro NG (Backlight, Page Up and Page Down)  
cannot be programmed.  
To add an action to the action list  
1
Tap  
in the ‘Macro’ screen.  
The last visited page appears again.  
2
3
Navigate to the Device and the Page that contains the button you want  
to add to the macro.  
Tap the button with the action(s) you want to add to the macro.  
The ‘Macro’ screen appears.  
The name of the selected button is added at the bottom of the Action List.  
The macro will execute all the actions that are assigned to this button.  
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 turning  
on a device and sending commands to it, allowing the device to warm up.  
1
2
Tap  
in the ‘Macro’ screen.  
The ‘+’ button and ‘-’ button appear on the two middle firm keys below the  
touch screen.  
To increase the delay, tap (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘+’.  
-or-  
To decrease the delay, tap (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘-’.  
Note  
You can still change the delay later on.  
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.  
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 test 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. ProntoPro NG executes all  
actions as you defined them in the action list.  
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In the ‘Macro’ screen, press the left firm key labeled  
ProntoPro NG executes the actions in the action list.  
.
Note  
Make sure that you keep ProntoPro NG aimed at your Home Theater equipment  
during the macro execution.  
To finish the macro  
Tap  
in the ‘Macro’ screen.  
The macro is created and assigned to the button you selected as a target.  
-or-  
Tap  
in the ‘Macro’ screen.  
The Tools Menu appears again without creating the macro.  
Editing a Macro  
Moving an action in the action list  
1
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 38.  
2
3
Tap the action in the action list you want to move in the ‘Macro’ screen.  
The selected action is highlighted.  
In the ‘Macro’ screen, tap the Move Up button  
Move Down button  
or the  
.
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
2
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 38.  
Tap the action in the action list you want to delete in the ‘Macro’  
screen.  
The selected action is highlighted.  
3
4
In the ‘Macro’ screen, press the right firm key labeled  
The selected action is deleted from the action list.  
.
You can select other actions to delete.  
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Creating and Editing Timers  
With the Timer Tool you can define actions to be carried out at predefined times.  
For instance, you can switch on the lights or program your VCR to record your  
favorite daily TV-show.  
Note  
When a timer is executed, you will hear a beep and a Timer message appears on  
screen.  
If ProntoPro NG is performing another task (sending out IR codes, testing a  
macro, ...) when a timer is due to be executed, ProntoPro NG first continues  
performing the current task.  
Activating Timers  
1
2
3
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Tap in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Timer Tool’ information screen appears.  
Tap  
in the ‘Timer Tool’ information  
screen.  
The ‘Timer’ screen appears.  
4
5
Tap the check box in front of the timer that  
you want to activate.  
The timer is activated.  
In the ‘Timer’ screen, tap  
.
The ‘Timer’ screen closes and the Tools Menu appears again. The Timer icon  
appears next to the time indication.  
-or-  
In the ‘Timer’ screen, tap  
.
The Timer screen closes without activating the timer.  
Note  
In the Timers list, activated timers are displayed first, followed by the not-  
activated timers. Both activated and not-activated timers are listed  
chronologically.  
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Creating and Editing Timers  
Adding a Timer  
1
2
3
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Tap  
in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Timer Tool’ information screen appears.  
Tap  
.
The ‘Timer’ screen appears.  
4
In the ‘Timer’ screen, tap  
new timer to the list.  
to add a  
A new timer is added to the Timers list.  
By default a new timer is labeled Timer and a  
number. It has no start and stop actions defined.  
5
6
7
To label the timer, tap  
in ‘Labeling a Timer’ on page 43.  
, as described  
To define the start and stop actions for the timer, tap  
described in ‘Editing a Timer’ on page 44.  
, as  
In the ‘Timer’ screen, tap  
The ‘Timer’ screen closes and the Tools Menu appears again. The timer is  
added.  
.
-or-  
In the ‘Timer’ screen, tap  
.
The Timer screen closes without adding the timer.  
Deleting a Timer  
1
2
3
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Tap in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Timer Tool’ information screen appears.  
Tap  
.
The ‘Timer’ screen appears.  
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5
6
7
Tap the label of the timer you want to delete.  
The timer is highlighted.  
In the ‘Timer’ screen, tap  
.
A message screen appears.  
In the message screen, tap Delete.  
The timer is deleted from the list.  
In the ‘Timer’ screen, tap  
.
The ‘Timer’ screen closes and the Tools Menu appears again. The timer is  
deleted.  
-or-  
In the ‘Timer’ screen, tap  
.
The Timer screen closes without deleting the Timer.  
Labeling a Timer  
The default name for a timer is ‘Timer’ followed by a number, for example Timer 5.  
1
2
3
4
5
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Tap  
in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Timer Tool’ information screen appears.  
Tap  
.
The ‘Timer’ screen appears.  
Tap the label of the timer you want to label.  
The timer is highlighted.  
In the ‘Timer’ screen, tap  
.
The ‘Labeling’ screen appears.  
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7
Label the timer as described in ‘Labeling Elements’ on page 25.  
In the ‘Labeling’ screen, tap  
.
The ‘Timer’ screen appears again and the timer is relabeled.  
8
In the ‘Timer’ screen, tap  
The Tools Menu appears again.  
.
Editing a Timer  
1
2
3
4
5
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Tap  
in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘Timer Tool’ information screen appears.  
Tap  
.
The ‘Timer’ screen appears.  
Tap the label of the timer you want to edit.  
The timer is highlighted.  
In the ‘Timer’ screen, tap  
.
The ‘Editing Timer’ screen appears.  
6
To edit the timer, execute the following  
steps:  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Set the Start Date. See ‘Setting the  
Start Date’ on page 45 for more information.  
Set the Start Time. See ‘Setting the Start Time or Stop Time’ on  
page 45 for more information.  
Define the Start Action. See ‘Defining the Start Action or Stop  
Action’ on page 46 for more details.  
Set the Stop Time. See ‘Setting the Start Time or Stop Time’ on page  
45 for more information.  
Define the Stop Action. See ‘Defining the Start Action or Stop  
Action’ on page 46 for more details.  
Define the Repeat Settings. See ‘Defining the Repeat Settings’ on  
page 46 for more information.  
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8
In the ‘Editing Timer’ screen, tap  
The timer settings are defined. The ‘Timer’ screen appears again.  
.
In the ‘Timer’ screen, tap  
The Tools Menu appears again.  
.
Setting the Start Date  
When you add a new timer the Start Date is the current date by default. The Stop  
Date is calculated automatically based on the Start Date, the Start Time and the  
Stop Time.  
To change the Start Date:  
1
2
In the ‘Editing Timer’ screen, tap the Day button.  
The Day button is selected. The labels ‘+’ and ‘-’ appear for the two middle  
firm keys.  
To increase the value, press (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘+’.  
-or-  
To decrease the value, press (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘-’.  
3
4
Tap the Day button again.  
The Day is set.  
Repeat step 1 to 3 for the Month and the Year button.  
The Start Date is set.  
Setting the Start Time or Stop Time  
1
In the ‘Editing Timer’ screen, tap the Start Time button or Stop Time  
button.  
The Start Time button or Stop Time button is selected. The labels ‘+’ and ‘-’  
appear for the two middle firm keys.  
2
3
To increase the time, press (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘+’.  
-or-  
To decrease the time, press (and hold) the firm key labeled ‘-’.  
Tap the Time button again.  
The new Start Time or Stop Time is set.  
Note  
If the Stop Time lies before the Start Time, the Stop Date automatically jumps to  
the next day.  
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Defining the Start Action or Stop Action  
ProntoPro NG uses a similar procedure to define the Action List for the Start  
Action or the Stop Action of the selected timer as in the Macro Tool. See ‘Creating  
and Editing Macros’ on page 38 for more information.  
Example Some examples of timer actions are: switching on your lights at a specific time  
or recording your favorite daily TV-show with your VCR.  
1
In the ‘Editing Timer’ screen, tap the  
The ‘Timer’ screen appears.  
or  
button.  
2
In the ‘Timer’ screen, tap  
The last visited page appears again.  
.
3
4
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 action list of the timer.  
The ‘Macro’ screen appears.  
The name of the selected button is added at the bottom of the Action List.  
The macro will execute all the actions that are assigned to this button.  
5
In the ‘Macro’ screen, tap  
The Start Action or Stop Action is defined. The ‘Editing Timer’ screen appears  
again.  
.
Defining the Repeat Settings  
If you want the timer to repeat itself on more than one occasion, you can use the  
repeat settings.  
1
In the ‘Editing Timer’ screen, tap the  
The ‘Repeat Settings’ screen appears.  
button.  
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Repeat toggle  
2
Tap the repeat toggle button  
By default ‘No’ is selected.  
The Repeat button toggles between the three settings:  
.
No: This is the default setting;  
Daily;  
Weekly.  
1
2
To change the setting to ‘Daily’, tap the button again.  
Every day of the week is automatically selected.  
If you want to set an end date for the repeating timer, select the  
End Date check box.  
The End Date is enabled.  
3
Define the End Date, as described in ‘Setting the Start Date’ on  
page 45.  
The End Date is defined.  
-or-  
1
To change the setting to ‘Weekly’, tap the button again.  
The current day is selected.  
2
3
Select or deselect the different days of the week on which the  
timer has to be executed.  
If you want to set an end date for the repeating timer, select the  
End Date check box.  
The End Date is enabled.  
4
Define the End Date, as described in ‘Setting the Start Date’ on  
page 45.  
The End Date is defined.  
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-or-  
To change the setting to ‘No’, tap the button again.  
The timer will not be repeated.  
3
In the ‘Repeat Settings’ screen, tap  
.
The ‘Editing Timer’ screen appears again. Feedback about the repeat settings  
is provided below the button.  
Operating ProntoPro NG  
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  
OK  
Home button  
Left  
Down  
Right  
The cursor can also be used to navigate through devices and pages on ProntoPro  
NG’s touch screen.  
When you enable the cursor navigation in the Settings Pages, the touch  
screen navigation with the Left Device and Right Device buttons at the top area  
of the touch screen disappears and the cursor navigation icon  
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.  
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To set the cursor navigation:  
1
2
3
4
5
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Select the  
.
The first Settings Page appears.  
Press the Page Down hard button at the left side of the ProntoPro NG.  
The second Settings Page appears.  
Tap  
in the second Settings Page.  
The cursor navigation is enabled. The Toggle hard button is activated.  
Tap the ProntoPro NG icon  
in the top center of the touch screen to  
exit the Settings Tool.  
To use the cursor for navigating the ProntoPro NG:  
1
2
3
Press the Left and Right buttons of the cursor.  
ProntoPro NG navigates through the devices.  
Press the Up and Down buttons of the cursor.  
ProntoPro NG navigates through the pages.  
Press the Toggle button to easily switch from navigating on  
ProntoPro NG to control audio/video equipment.  
The Device Left and Device Right buttons appear in the top area of the  
touch screen and the cursor is used for controlling audio/video equipment.  
4
Press the Toggle hard button again to switch back to cursor navigation.  
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Operating ProntoPro NG with RF  
By default, ProntoPro NG uses infrared (IR) signals to operate devices. IR signals  
have an operating distance of approximately 33 ft (10 m).  
IR signals  
However, you can choose to have ProntoPro NG 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 RF Extender receives RF signals from ProntoPro NG 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.  
RF signals  
IR signals  
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Using the Power Features  
Selecting RF to Operate your Devices  
1
2
3
4
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Tap  
in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘RF IR Tool’ screen appears.  
Tap  
.
The Device Overview appears.  
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 button is disabled.  
5
6
7
Choose RF in the Sending Signals list.  
The Define RF button is enabled.  
Tap  
.
The ‘RF Settings’ screen appears.  
Select the RF Channel in the RF Channel list you use for the  
RF Extender.  
The RF Channel on the RF Extender has to be the same as the RF Channel on  
ProntoPro NG.  
8
Select the Extender ID in the Extender ID list you use for the  
RF Extender.  
The Extender ID on the RF Extender has to be the same as the Extender ID on  
ProntoPro NG.  
Note  
You can use several RF Extenders with your ProntoPro NG. 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 is unique for  
each RF Extender.  
9
Tap  
in the ‘RF Settings’ screen.  
The RF settings are saved.  
10 Tap in the ‘Select IR or RF’ screen.  
ProntoPro NG will send out RF signals for the selected device.  
Note  
Try to keep ProntoPro NG 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  
1
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds.  
in the upper left corner of the  
The Tools Menu appears.  
2
3
4
5
6
Tap  
in the Tools Menu.  
The ‘RF IR Tool’ screen appears.  
Tap  
.
The Device Overview appears.  
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.  
Choose IR in the Sending Signals list.  
The ‘Define RF’ button is disabled.  
Tap  
in the ‘Select IR or RF’ screen.  
ProntoPro NG will send out IR signals for the selected device.  
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ProntoProEdit NG  
If you want to personalize your ProntoPro NG even more beyond its standard  
programming features, ProntoProEdit NG is the tool for you to use. ProntoProEdit  
NG is ProntoPro NG’s companion software that you find on the included CD-ROM.  
Please check the website to make sure that you have the latest version. You can  
To learn how to work properly with ProntoProEdit NG, consult its online help  
system accessible via the Help menu or by pressing F1.  
With ProntoProEdit NG you can:  
Upload and download new configurations to and from your ProntoPro NG.  
You do this with the PC cable included with your ProntoPro NG:  
1
2
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 ProntoPro NG.  
USB port  
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  
ProntoPro NG users;  
Import new graphics to create new buttons and designs;  
Use .PNG graphic files that support transparency. You can now place buttons  
with a transparent background on top of a background image, let transparent  
buttons overlap or create transparency effects within buttons. You can use the  
color in the upper left corner of the bitmap as transparency color.  
Personalize configuration files to optimize the use of your ProntoPro NG;  
Copy, Paste and Edit plain IR codes that you can exchange with other  
ProntoPro NG users;  
Preview new configuration files on ProntoProEdit NG Simulator, to check  
what ProntoPro NG’s interface will look like;  
Create and edit macros. In ProntoProEdit NG you have access to the more  
advanced features for macros.  
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ProntoProEdit NG  
Some example screens of what you can accomplish with ProntoProEdit NG:  
Note  
When ProntoPro NG is connected to your PC, it uses more battery power.  
Therefore, it is recommended to disconnect the USB cable after uploading and  
downloading.  
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FAQ  
Why don’t my buttons work properly?  
When you find that your ProntoPro NG 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 is necessary when you notice that tapping a button  
activates one of the adjacent buttons or when you have to tap next to a button to  
activate it. Calibration enables ProntoPro NG to place the icons on the touch  
screen in line with their predefined functions.  
Attention Never use an actual pen, pencil or other sharp object on the touch screen. Use a  
pointy object like a plastic-tipped pen or a stylus intended for use with touch  
screens.  
How do I calibrate the touch screen?  
1
2
3
4
Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon  
touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears.  
in the upper left corner of the  
Select  
.
The first Settings Page appears.  
Press the Page Down button at the left side of the ProntoPro NG.  
The second Settings Page appears.  
Tap  
in the second Settings Page.  
The ‘Calibration’ screen appears.  
5
6
7
8
Tap the upper left corner on the touch screen.  
Tap the lower right corner of the touch screen.  
Tap the upper right corner of the touch screen.  
Tap the lower left corner on the touch screen.  
The touch screen is calibrated.  
9
Tap the ProntoPro NG icon  
again to exit the Settings Tool.  
How do I reset ProntoPro NG?  
Normally, resetting ProntoPro NG is not necessary. However, if ProntoPro NG’s  
touch screen freezes or if you notice unusual behavior, you need to perform a reset  
to get ProntoPro NG running again.  
1
Press the latch on the battery cover with your thumb and then slide the  
cover forward firmly.  
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2
Lift off the battery cover.  
You can find the Reset button in the battery compartment.  
3
Use an unfolded paperclip or a sharp  
pencil to carefully press the Reset  
button.  
ProntoPro NG restarts.  
ProntoPro NG beeps twice to indicate  
it is ready for use.  
Reset button  
4
Set the time again. See ‘Changing the Time’ on page 14 for more  
information.  
Note  
If you reset ProntoPro NG, all personal changes like saved and programmed  
commands, IR codes, timers and macros are retained.  
Why does a device respond to some RF signals and not to others?  
Not all commands for all devices work properly with RF signals.  
If a device does not respond properly to RF signals sent out by ProntoPro NG, you  
have to reconfigure ProntoPro NG to operate the device with IR signals.  
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General Problems  
ProntoPro NG shuts off automatically  
This is a timeout feature of ProntoPro NG to save power. You can change the time  
ProntoPro NG stays active in the Settings Tool.  
See ‘Setting the Timeout of the LCD Screen’ on page 33 for more information.  
The touch screen buttons on the ProntoPro NG do not respond  
properly  
If the touch screen buttons on the ProntoPro NG do not respond properly, calibrate  
the touch screen.  
See ‘Calibrating the Touch Screen’ on page 35 for more information.  
Devices do not respond to commands from ProntoPro NG  
Make sure the ProntoPro NG’s sending eye is pointed towards the device you  
are operating.  
Check if the Low Battery icon has appeared on the screen. If so, place the  
ProntoPro NG in the docking station and recharge the battery pack.  
Check if your device understands Philips-Marantz RC codes. Normally you can  
find this in the documentation of your device.  
Make sure you have defined the correct brands for your devices. (p. 20)  
Make sure you have defined the correct code set for your devices. (p. 21)  
Check if the button you are trying to use is assigned properly via Brand Tool or  
via Learn Tool. (p. 23)  
Check if your device is in RF mode. Switch your device back to IR mode. (p. 52)  
If you have set up your ProntoPro NG to operate devices with RF signals:  
Check in the RF IR Tool if the devices you want to operate are set up  
properly. (p. 51)  
Check if the Extender ID and the Channel ID on your ProntoPro NG match  
the Extender ID and the Channel ID 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 distance between the RF Extender and the  
ProntoPro NG is at least 1 meter.  
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. See the User Guide of the RF Extender for more  
information.  
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Customizing Problems  
Buttons are not sending the correct commands  
Make sure you have defined the correct brands for your devices. (p. 20)  
Make sure you have defined the correct code set for your devices. (p. 21)  
Make sure you should calibrate your screen. (p. 35)  
Check whether the button of the device is learned properly. (p. 23)  
Check whether the macro recorded properly. (p. 38)  
Macros do not work  
Make sure ProntoPro NG’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 ProntoPro NG.  
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.  
ProntoPro NG will not learn commands  
Make sure your ProntoPro NG 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 ProntoPro NG, ProntoPro NG might not  
receive the signals properly. Align the remote controls as correctly as  
possible.  
When the distance between your existing remote control and the  
ProntoPro NG is too short or too long, ProntoPro NG might not receive the  
signals properly. Try out several distances between 5 and 20 centimeters  
(2 and 8 inches) to learn the commands.  
Avoid programming ProntoPro NG under bright fluorescent light, in sunlight or  
in a dark room: it might affect the infrared signals.  
Make sure the battery pack in the ProntoPro NG is not empty.  
Press and hold the key on the other remote control for more than one second.  
The configuration file is corrupted  
When the configuration file is corrupted, you can use ProntoProEdit NG to  
download 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  
ProntoPro NG. Therefore it is recommended to save the configuration by uploading  
it to the PC with ProntoProEdit NG.  
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Troubleshooting  
Timers do not work  
Check if the timer has been activated. (p. 41)  
Make sure a Start Action for the timer has been defined properly. (p. 46)  
Check whether the date and time of your ProntoPro NG are set properly. (p. 14)  
Memory Storage Problems  
Memory storage problems can be the cause of ProntoPro NG not saving a macro.  
Storage problems can be caused by a full memory or by a low battery pack.  
Consult the third Settings Page to see how much memory is available. (p. 32)  
Consult the first Settings Page or the battery icon at the top of your screen to  
check the battery status. Recharge if necessary. (p. 11)  
ProntoPro NG error messages  
If one of the following error messages occurs, please contact your dealer or the  
Philips customer service:  
Invalid CF version or corrupt flash;  
Incorrect software version.  
When your ProntoPro NG does not respond and the screen stays blank:  
1
2
Download the configuration file again.  
When downloading the configuration file again does not work,  
Connection to the PC  
Make sure the ProntoPro NG battery pack is sufficiently charged while using  
ProntoProEdit NG to download or upload.  
Do not pull out the USB cable while uploading or downloading a configuration  
file.  
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Maintaining ProntoPro NG  
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 ProntoPro NG from temperature extremes  
Keep ProntoPro NG away from heaters and other heat sources.  
ProntoPro NG is not waterproof  
ProntoPro NG should not be exposed to rain or moisture.  
Do not store or use ProntoPro NG in any location that is extremely damp or wet.  
When you have spilled water on ProntoPro NG, you have to take out the battery  
pack and let ProntoPro NG dry for 48 hours before you insert the battery pack  
again.  
The touch screen of ProntoPro NG contains a glass element  
Do not drop ProntoPro NG or subject it to any strong impact.  
Cleaning ProntoPro NG  
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean ProntoPro NG.  
If the touch screen of ProntoPro NG 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.  
Upgrading ProntoPro NG  
You can find the latest upgrades of your ProntoPro NG software (when available)  
already registered you can enter your username and password to log in. Otherwise  
you can register and become a ProntoZone member for free.  
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List 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  
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List of Symbols  
Page number up  
Page number down  
Page enlargement  
TV and text mixed  
1st or 2nd language  
Last view; previous program  
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  
Split 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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Read data from store  
Write data into store  
Page hold  
Sound muting  
Additional information on screen  
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  
64k color TFT 3.8” touch screen LCD  
320x240 pixels (QVGA) resolution  
White LED-backlight for LCD and buttons  
Interface  
Software  
USB 1.1-port connector  
Database with IR codes to operate more than 800 brands  
Built-in Philips IR codes  
Total number of devices only limited by memory  
Infrared (IR)  
4 high performance IR-sending LEDs, 1 receiver LED  
Operating distance of approximately 33 ft (10m)  
Learning frequency up to 78 KHz and 455 KHz  
Radio frequency  
(RF)  
16 Extender ID’s and 4 Channels  
TSU7500: Band: 418 MHz  
SBC RU990: Band: 434 MHz  
Memory  
48 Mbytes  
Power  
management  
Power on by tapping the touch screen, by tilting the ProntoPro NG  
or by pressing a button  
Power off automatically  
Dimensions  
(HxWxD)  
6.07 inch x 3.64 inch x 1.10 inch  
(154,2mm x 92,4mm x 27,8mm)  
Operating  
temperature  
41°-113° F  
(5° - 45° C)  
Accessories  
Included:  
USB cable for PC connection  
CD-ROM with ProntoProEdit NG software  
AAA rechargeable battery pack (4x1.2 V)  
Docking station  
Not included:  
RF Extender  
ProntoProEdit NG PC requirements:  
Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP  
64 MB of RAM  
75 MB of free hard disk space  
Free USB Port  
CD-ROM player  
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 ProntoPro NG. 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 250 actions.  
Animation mode ProntoPro NG provides navigation feedback through graphical  
animations. These animations can be found in the Animation mode. You  
can enable and disable the animations of your ProntoPro NG in the  
Settings Pages.  
Branding  
ProntoPro NG contains a list of brands and their according IR codes in its  
database. ProntoPro NG 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.  
Button alias  
See Link.  
Button backlight The Button backlight is a special light source that is placed behind the  
hard buttons on your ProntoPro NG, enhancing the visibility of these  
buttons.  
Calibration  
Calibrating the touch screen enables ProntoPro NG to exactly match the  
icons on the touch screen with their predefined functions.  
Code set  
A code set is a list of IR codes. Audio and video devices of different  
brands use different code sets. A device can only receive and execute  
functions from the correct code set.  
Cursor navigation There are two ways of navigating through ProntoPro NG: using the touch  
screen or using the cursor for navigation. When you select cursor  
navigation, the cursor can only be used for navigating through devices  
and pages on ProntoPro NG touch screen, not for controlling audio/video  
equipment.  
Delay  
A delay is a pause between two actions. A delay gives the device  
enough time to execute the first action before it receives an impulse to  
execute a second action.  
Device  
Every device in the configuration file appears on the Device Overview  
Page of ProntoPro NG and in the tree view in ProntoProEdit NG. A device  
represents the equipment you want to control with ProntoPro NG, for  
instance a TV, VCR, CD player, Amplifier, Satellite receiver or any device  
operated by an IR remote. The device contains a number of pages with  
buttons.  
Device action  
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 ProntoPro  
NG to switch on the TV at the same time.  
Device Overview You use the Device Overview on ProntoPro NG to access the different  
devices. 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.  
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Glossary  
Device settings 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 ProntoPro NG,  
you first have to set the device settings.  
Device template You can create a template from a device in ProntoProEdit NG Advanced  
Mode. When you add a new device on ProntoPro NG, this template will  
be used.  
Firm key  
ProntoPro NG has 4 firm keys located below the touch screen. The label  
of a firm key is displayed at the bottom of the touch screen. You can  
configure the functions of the firm keys, just like most hard buttons and  
the buttons on the touch screen. The strength of the firm keys is that  
you can also configure their label, so they can always indicate the  
function assigned to them.  
Hard button  
A hard button is a button that can be pressed and generates an event.  
Hard buttons can be found on ProntoPro NG. Their layout and visual  
aspects cannot be changed. You can configure the functions of the hard  
buttons, just like the firm keys and the buttons on the touch screen.  
IR  
Short for infrared.  
IR code  
ProntoPro NG sends out infrared (IR) signals to operate devices. IR codes  
for all kinds of video and audio device brands are stored in ProntoPro  
NG’s universal database. By selecting IR codes and assigning them to  
buttons and hard buttons, you can program your ProntoPro NG 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 or a firm key.  
Short for liquid crystal display.  
LCD  
LCD backlight  
LCD backlight is a special light source that is placed behind the LCD  
screen, enhancing the visibility of this screen.  
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 ProntoPro NG 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 ProntoPro NG. Every button or hard button can act as a macro  
and perform a list of commands. It is the same as an action list.  
Mode animation When you switch from using the ProntoPro NG to the Tools Menu, the  
ProntoPro NG icon shifts at the top area of the touch screen. This is  
called a ‘mode animation’.  
Page  
A page of a device is the area of 320 by 240 pixels on ProntoPro NG’s  
touch screen containing buttons or other objects.  
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Glossary  
Page animation 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 animation’.  
ProntoPro NG  
ProntoPro NG is a universal remote control with a touch screen. You can  
customize and fully configure ProntoPro NG to your personal needs: the  
devices you want to operate, the functions you want to perform and the  
layout on ProntoPro NG.  
ProntoProEdit NG ProntoProEdit is the visual editor for creating and configuring ProntoPro  
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 ProntoPro NG sends  
out RF codes, the RF Extender receives them and sends out IR codes to  
your devices.  
Settings Tool  
Simulator  
The Settings Tool allows you to consult and adjust several settings, for  
instance consulting the battery level, setting the date and time,  
calibrating the touch screen, ...  
ProntoPro NG simulator is a separate application in ProntoProEdit NG  
package, which simulates every aspect of your ProntoPro NG. You use  
ProntoPro NG simulator to test your PCF without the need to download it  
to your ProntoPro NG. When you make changes in ProntoPro NG  
simulator, they will not be saved in the configuration file.  
Soft button  
Timer  
A 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.  
A timer allows you to define actions to be carried out at predefined  
times. For instance, you can set an alarm or program your VCR to record  
your favorite daily TV-show.  
Touch screen  
USB  
The touch screen of your ProntoPro NG is the centered area that  
contains soft buttons you can use to operate the remote control.  
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
C
action, 39  
calibrating the touch screen, 35  
action list  
changing  
action, 39  
date, 15  
beep, 39  
delay, 39  
language, 16  
time, 14  
time format, 14  
channel  
channel down, 5  
channel up, 5  
activating timer, 41  
Add Tool, 28  
adding  
action, 39  
charging ProntoPro NG, 11  
clock settings. See time  
code set  
beep, 39  
delay, 39  
new device, 28  
timer, 42  
searching, 22  
adjusting  
selecting, 21  
backlight brightness, 33  
LCD screen timeout, 33  
volume level, 34  
animation mode, 9  
full, 35  
mode, 35  
none, 35  
page, 35  
colors, 8  
connection to docking station, 6  
copying existing device, 29  
creating macro, 38  
cursor, 5, 48  
cursor navigation, 9, 34  
D
date, 15  
delay, 39  
Delete Tool, 30  
deleting  
action in a macro, 40  
button action, 30  
device, 30  
B
battery compartment, 6  
battery pack, 10  
battery pack installing, 10  
beep, 39  
brand  
installing, 21  
searching, 22  
selecting, 20, 22  
Brand Tool, 20  
button, 5  
timer, 42  
device  
adding, 28  
copying, 29  
deleting, 30  
labeling, 27  
moving, 31  
device action learning, 24  
Device Overview, 17  
docking station, 8, 11  
download, 53  
backlight, 6  
cursor, 5, 48  
hard buttons, 5  
labeling, 26  
learning, 24  
Page down, 6  
Page up, 6  
reset, 6  
Toggle, 48  
E
editing  
button action deleting, 30  
macro, 40  
timer, 44  
error message, 49  
H
Home Theater Control Panel, 4  
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I
O
infrared, 50  
operating the ProntoPro NG  
cursor navigation, 48  
RF signals, 50  
installing battery pack, 10  
installing brand, 21  
IR signals, 50, 51, 52  
touch screen navigation, 48  
troubleshooting, 57  
K
Overview  
keyboard, 25  
symbols, 25, 61  
zoom, 25  
Device, 17  
Page, 18  
P
L
page animation, 35  
page labeling, 27  
Page Overview, 9, 18  
ProntoPro NG, 4  
adjusting the settings, 32  
appliance, 5  
Label Tool, 25  
labeling  
button, 26  
device, 27  
page, 27  
symbols, 25, 61  
timer, 43  
charging, 11  
customizing, 19  
Device Overview, 17  
docking station, 8  
IR signals, 52  
maintaining, 60  
operating, 17  
language, 16  
LCD screen, 5  
LCD screen timeout, 33  
Learn Tool, 23  
learning  
button, 24  
device action, 24  
remote control, 23  
Page Overview, 18  
resetting, 55  
RF signals, 51  
specifications, 64  
touch screen, 7  
turning on, 13  
upgrading, 60  
USB cable, 53  
USB port, 53  
ProntoProEdit NG, 53  
ProntoProEdit Simulator, 53  
M
macro, 9  
action, 39  
beep, 39  
creating, 38  
delay, 39  
deleting action, 40  
editing, 40  
move, 40  
testing, 39  
R
radio frequency, 50  
Remote Control, 4  
repeat settings, 46  
resetting the ProntoPro NG, 55  
RF Extender, 50  
RF IR Tool, 50  
troubleshooting, 58  
Macro Tool, 38  
memory, 9  
mode animation, 35  
move action in a macro, 40  
Move Tool, 31  
Moving a Device, 31  
multi language support, 9  
RF signals, 50, 54  
S
screen, 5, 7  
calibrating, 35  
timeout, 33  
searching  
brand, 22  
code set, 22  
N
navigation  
cursor, 9, 34, 48  
touch screen, 34, 48  
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selecting  
brand, 20, 22  
code set, 21  
Timer Tool, 41  
Toggle button, 48  
Tool, 19  
settings, 32  
Add, 28  
animation mode, 35  
backlight brightness, 33  
calibrating the touch screen, 35  
date, 14, 15  
Brand, 20  
Delete, 30  
Label, 25  
Learn, 23  
language, 16  
Macro, 38  
LCD screen timeout, 33  
time, 14  
Moving, 31  
RF IR, 50  
time format, 14  
volume level, 34  
Simulator, 53  
specifications, 64  
start action, 46  
start date, 45  
start time, 45  
stop action, 46  
stop time, 45  
storage problems, 59  
symbols, 25, 26, 61  
Timer, 41  
touch screen, 5, 7  
touch screen calibration, 35, 55  
transparency, 9  
turning on ProntoPro NG, 13  
U
upgrading, 60  
upload, 53  
USB, 9  
USB cable, 53  
USB port, 6, 53  
T
V
testing the macro, 39  
time, 14  
time format, 14  
timer, 9  
volume  
mute, 5  
volume down, 5  
volume level, 34  
volume up, 5  
volume level  
hard buttons, 34  
touch screen buttons, 34  
activating, 41  
adding, 42  
deleting, 42  
editing, 44  
labeling, 43  
repeat settings, 46  
start action, 46  
start date, 45  
start time, 45  
stop action, 46  
stop time, 45  
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