Philips Pronto User Manual

User Guide
1
Taking a First Look 3
Pronto: The Home Theater Control Panel 3
The Device 4
The Touch Screen 6
What’s New for Pronto Next Generation? 7
Before You Start 8
Placing the Batteries 8
Getting Started 9
Turning on Pronto 9
Setting the Contrast 9
Setting Time and Date 10
Changing the Time Format 10
Changing the Time 10
Changing the Date 10
Operating Pronto 12
Device Overview 12
Page Overview 13
Customizing Pronto 14
Using the Tools 14
Defining the Brand for a Device 14
Learning Commands 19
Labeling Elements 21
Adding Devices 23
Deleting Elements 25
Moving Devices 26
Adjusting the Settings 27
Setting the Timeout of the LCD Screen 28
Setting the Timeout of the LCD Backlight 28
Setting the Switch Level of the Light Sensor 28
Setting the Volume Level 28
Setting the Animation Mode 29
Operating Pronto with the Cursor 29
Calibrating the Touch Screen 29
Using the Power Features 30
Creating and Editing Macros 30
Creating a Macro 30
Editing a Macro 32
Operating Pronto with the Cursor 33
Operating Pronto with RF 34
Selecting RF to Operate your Devices 35
Selecting IR to Operate your Devices 36
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Philips Pronto Specifications

General

Device Type	Universal Remote Control
Learning Capability	Yes
Display Type	LCD Touchscreen
Connectivity	Infrared (IR)
Power Source	Batteries

Summary

Taking a First Look

Pronto: The Home Theater Control Panel

Overview of Pronto as a flexible and customizable home theater control panel.

Before You Start

Placing the Batteries

Instructions for inserting AAA batteries into the Pronto device.

Getting Started

Turning on Pronto

Operating Pronto

Customizing Pronto

Using the Tools

Defining the Brand for a Device

Steps to select or autosearch the correct brand and code set for a device.

Learning Commands

How to teach Pronto new commands from existing remote controls.

Adding Devices

Adjusting the Settings

Using the Power Features

Creating and Editing Macros

How to create and manage sequences of commands for single-button execution.

Operating Pronto with RF

Using Radio Frequency (RF) signals for device control via an RF Extender.

Selecting RF to Operate your Devices

ProntoEdit

Upload and Download Configurations

Transferring configuration files between Pronto and a PC using USB.

Add, Delete, Modify, and Move Control Panels

FAQ

Button Functionality Issues

Troubleshooting why buttons may not work properly, often related to calibration.

Calibrating the Touch Screen

Resetting the Pronto Device

Troubleshooting

General Problems

Addressing common issues like automatic shutdown and unresponsive touch screen.

Customizing Problems

Devices Do Not Respond to Commands

Diagnosing why devices are not controlled correctly by Pronto, including IR/RF checks.

Macros Do Not Work

Troubleshooting steps for macros failing to execute correctly.

Pronto Will Not Learn Commands

Identifying reasons why Pronto fails to learn IR codes from other remotes.

Configuration File Errors

Addressing issues with corrupted or invalid configuration files.

Storage and Battery Problems

Maintaining Pronto

Important Care Notices

Touch Screen Care

Environmental Protection

Cleaning the Device