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...Device 5 The Touch Screen 7 The Docking Station 8 What's New for ProntoPro Next Generation? 9 Before You Start 10 Installing the Battery Pack 10 Charging the ProntoPro NG 11 Getting Started 13 Turning on ProntoPro NG 13 Setting Time and Date 14 Changing the Time Format 14 Changing the ...Time 14 Changing the Date 15 Setting the Language 16 Operating ProntoPro NG 17 Device Overview 17 Page Overview 18 Customizing ProntoPro NG 19 Using the Tools 19 Defining the Brand for a Device 20 Learning Commands 23 Labeling Elements ...
...Device 5 The Touch Screen 7 The Docking Station 8 What's New for ProntoPro Next Generation? 9 Before You Start 10 Installing the Battery Pack 10 Charging the ProntoPro NG 11 Getting Started 13 Turning on ProntoPro NG 13 Setting Time and Date 14 Changing the Time Format 14 Changing the ...Time 14 Changing the Date 15 Setting the Language 16 Operating ProntoPro NG 17 Device Overview 17 Page Overview 18 Customizing ProntoPro NG 19 Using the Tools 19 Defining the Brand for a Device 20 Learning Commands 23 Labeling Elements ...
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...Macro 40 Creating and Editing Timers 51 Activating Timers 41 Creating and Editing Timers 42 Operating ProntoPro NG with the Cursor 48 Operating ProntoPro NG with RF 50 Selecting RF to Operate your Devices 51 Selecting IR to Operate your Devices 52 ...ProntoProEdit NG 53 FAQ 55 Troubleshooting 57 General Problems 57 Customizing Problems 58 Memory Storage Problems 59 ProntoPro NG error messages 61 Connection to the PC 59 Maintaining ProntoPro NG 60 Important Notices 60 Cleaning ProntoPro NG 60 Upgrading ProntoPro NG 60 List of Symbols...
...Macro 40 Creating and Editing Timers 51 Activating Timers 41 Creating and Editing Timers 42 Operating ProntoPro NG with the Cursor 48 Operating ProntoPro NG with RF 50 Selecting RF to Operate your Devices 51 Selecting IR to Operate your Devices 52 ...ProntoProEdit NG 53 FAQ 55 Troubleshooting 57 General Problems 57 Customizing Problems 58 Memory Storage Problems 59 ProntoPro NG error messages 61 Connection to the PC 59 Maintaining ProntoPro NG 60 Important Notices 60 Cleaning ProntoPro NG 60 Upgrading ProntoPro NG 60 List of Symbols...
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... for the first time. ProntoPro NG offers you some extra powerful features: ■ You can find the latest upgrades for your devices when you to control Philips and Marantz devices. See 'ProntoProEdit NG' on the Philips website www.pronto.philips.com. You can create and... edit macros, allowing you use ProntoPro NG for even the most sophisticated home entertainment system. It can set...
... for the first time. ProntoPro NG offers you some extra powerful features: ■ You can find the latest upgrades for your devices when you to control Philips and Marantz devices. See 'ProntoProEdit NG' on the Philips website www.pronto.philips.com. You can create and... edit macros, allowing you use ProntoPro NG for even the most sophisticated home entertainment system. It can set...
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... the touch screen are used to it, its predefined function will be permanently lost. EN Taking a First Look The Device ProntoPro NG has several hard buttons. If you learn one of the ProntoPro NG screen have a predefined function, you can program them yourself. Most are freely programmable, some have a predefined function: ■ The buttons...
... the touch screen are used to it, its predefined function will be permanently lost. EN Taking a First Look The Device ProntoPro NG has several hard buttons. If you learn one of the ProntoPro NG screen have a predefined function, you can program them yourself. Most are freely programmable, some have a predefined function: ■ The buttons...
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EN The Touch Screen Taking a First Look ProntoPro NG Icon Device Overview button Page Overview button Previous Device Next Device Soft buttons Labels for the firm keys User Guide 7
EN The Touch Screen Taking a First Look ProntoPro NG Icon Device Overview button Page Overview button Previous Device Next Device Soft buttons Labels for the firm keys User Guide 7
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Connector for ProntoPro NG User Guide 8 USB port Adapter Connector When your ProntoPro NG is used to your computer via the USB port of the docking station, instead of the USB port of the ProntoPro NG. Taking a First Look The Docking Station The docking station is placed in the docking station, you can connect ProntoPro NG to charge the ProntoPro NG's battery pack.
Connector for ProntoPro NG User Guide 8 USB port Adapter Connector When your ProntoPro NG is used to your computer via the USB port of the docking station, instead of the USB port of the ProntoPro NG. Taking a First Look The Docking Station The docking station is placed in the docking station, you can connect ProntoPro NG to charge the ProntoPro NG's battery pack.
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... easier. ■ 48 MB of Memory ProntoPro NG has 48 Megabyte of ProntoPro. This enables you scroll through the different pages. ■ Animation Mode ProntoPro NG provides navigation feedback through graphical animations of ProntoPro NG, but they are easier to ProntoPro NG. ■ Integrated Macros Macros are now ...Left and Right cursor buttons allow you to 65536 (64k). Therefore the buttons look much more than one device. This new ProntoPro NG offers several new features compared to operate devices. Every device comes with a transparent background on top of a background image, let...
... easier. ■ 48 MB of Memory ProntoPro NG has 48 Megabyte of ProntoPro. This enables you scroll through the different pages. ■ Animation Mode ProntoPro NG provides navigation feedback through graphical animations of ProntoPro NG, but they are easier to ProntoPro NG. ■ Integrated Macros Macros are now ...Left and Right cursor buttons allow you to 65536 (64k). Therefore the buttons look much more than one device. This new ProntoPro NG offers several new features compared to operate devices. Every device comes with a transparent background on top of a background image, let...
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... Battery Pack 1 Press the latch on the battery cover with the Philips NiMH rechargeable battery pack. User Guide 10 This causes damage to : ■ install the battery pack; ■ place ProntoPro NG in the battery compartment. Before You Start When you use ProntoPro NG for the first time, you will have to the connector and...
... Battery Pack 1 Press the latch on the battery cover with the Philips NiMH rechargeable battery pack. User Guide 10 This causes damage to : ■ install the battery pack; ■ place ProntoPro NG in the battery compartment. Before You Start When you use ProntoPro NG for the first time, you will have to the connector and...
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...charge it has finished starting up automatically and an introduction screen appears. User Guide 11 After a few seconds, the ProntoPro NG starts up . When the battery pack is empty, the ProntoPro NG's settings are retained. Make sure the wires of the battery pack in the docking station. You can continue using ...Before You Start 4 Plug the cable of the battery pack do not get stuck while sliding the cover on. Note You can charge the ProntoPro NG at any time; Because the battery pack is being charged. the battery pack does not have to place it is not fully pre-charged, ...
...charge it has finished starting up automatically and an introduction screen appears. User Guide 11 After a few seconds, the ProntoPro NG starts up . When the battery pack is empty, the ProntoPro NG's settings are retained. Make sure the wires of the battery pack in the docking station. You can continue using ...Before You Start 4 Plug the cable of the battery pack do not get stuck while sliding the cover on. Note You can charge the ProntoPro NG at any time; Because the battery pack is being charged. the battery pack does not have to place it is not fully pre-charged, ...
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...the front of the battery pack. 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 until it clicks. Make sure that...the power adapter into a wall outlet and connect it to the docking station. 2 Slide the ProntoPro NG 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. 30° to 45° ...
...the front of the battery pack. 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 until it clicks. Make sure that...the power adapter into a wall outlet and connect it to the docking station. 2 Slide the ProntoPro NG 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. 30° to 45° ...
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...the Pickup Sensor Settings' on page 37. 50° User Guide 13 Press the Backlight button. Note When you press a hard button on ProntoPro NG, the according function will activate the display. Note Only use your finger, a stylus or a blunt soft object like a pencil eraser to activate... the display (default setting). For more information, see 'Adjusting the Firm Keys Settings' on page 36. EN Getting Started Turning on ProntoPro NG ProntoPro NG can be executed immediately, while the 4 firm keys below the screen to operate the touch screen. Press one of the 4 firm keys...
...the Pickup Sensor Settings' on page 37. 50° User Guide 13 Press the Backlight button. Note When you press a hard button on ProntoPro NG, the according function will activate the display. Note Only use your finger, a stylus or a blunt soft object like a pencil eraser to activate... the display (default setting). For more information, see 'Adjusting the Firm Keys Settings' on page 36. EN Getting Started Turning on ProntoPro NG ProntoPro NG can be executed immediately, while the 4 firm keys below the screen to operate the touch screen. Press one of the 4 firm keys...
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... appears. The Time button is the default format; ■ 24 hour; ■ No time. 4 Tap the ProntoPro NG icon to exit the Tools Menu. Changing the Time 1 Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon in the upper left corner of the touch screen for the two middle firm keys. The first Settings... 14 3 Tap the Time Format button in the Tools Menu. Attention Every time you reset your ProntoPro NG you have to set the time again. Changing the Time Format 1 Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon in the upper left corner of the touch screen for 3 seconds. The Time Format button ...
... appears. The Time button is the default format; ■ 24 hour; ■ No time. 4 Tap the ProntoPro NG icon to exit the Tools Menu. Changing the Time 1 Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon in the upper left corner of the touch screen for the two middle firm keys. The first Settings... 14 3 Tap the Time Format button in the Tools Menu. Attention Every time you reset your ProntoPro NG you have to set the time again. Changing the Time Format 1 Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon in the upper left corner of the touch screen for 3 seconds. The Time Format button ...
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... change the day 1 Tap the Day button in the first Settings Page. The new day is set . 4 When you have changed the date, tap the ProntoPro NG icon to exit the Tools Menu. The labels '+' and '-' appear for the two middle firm keys. 2 To increase the months, press (and hold) the firm... key labeled '+'. -orTo decrease the months, press (and hold the ProntoPro NG icon in the Tools Menu. The labels '+' and '-' appear for the two middle firm keys. 2 To increase the days, press (and hold) the firm key...
... change the day 1 Tap the Day button in the first Settings Page. The new day is set . 4 When you have changed the date, tap the ProntoPro NG icon to exit the Tools Menu. The labels '+' and '-' appear for the two middle firm keys. 2 To increase the months, press (and hold) the firm... key labeled '+'. -orTo decrease the months, press (and hold the ProntoPro NG icon in the Tools Menu. The labels '+' and '-' appear for the two middle firm keys. 2 To increase the days, press (and hold) the firm key...
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... five languages: ■ English; ■ German; ■ French; ■ Dutch; ■ Spanish. 5 Tap the ProntoPro NG icon to exit the Tools Menu. Getting Started To change the language used on your ProntoPro NG. 1 Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon in the upper left corner of the touch screen for the two middle firm keys...press (and hold) the firm key labeled '-'. 3 Tap the Year button again. The Year button is set. 4 When you have changed the date, tap the ProntoPro NG icon to exit the Tools Menu. The labels '+' and '-' appear for 3 seconds. The new year is selected.
... five languages: ■ English; ■ German; ■ French; ■ Dutch; ■ Spanish. 5 Tap the ProntoPro NG icon to exit the Tools Menu. Getting Started To change the language used on your ProntoPro NG. 1 Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon in the upper left corner of the touch screen for the two middle firm keys...press (and hold) the firm key labeled '-'. 3 Tap the Year button again. The Year button is set. 4 When you have changed the date, tap the ProntoPro NG icon to exit the Tools Menu. The labels '+' and '-' appear for 3 seconds. The new year is selected.
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...the Device Left button the previous device. at the top of the touch screen to navigate to cursor navigation, see 'Operating ProntoPro NG with ProntoPro NG. Device Overview The Device Overview offers you a list of several device pages. Device Overview button Device Left button Device Right... pages are listed in two different ways: ■ Tap the device you want to the next device. Getting Started Operating ProntoPro NG ProntoPro NG contains a series of customizable devices, each consisting of all the devices you can navigate between the devices in the Device Overview...
...the Device Left button the previous device. at the top of the touch screen to navigate to cursor navigation, see 'Operating ProntoPro NG with ProntoPro NG. Device Overview The Device Overview offers you a list of several device pages. Device Overview button Device Left button Device Right... pages are listed in two different ways: ■ Tap the device you want to the next device. Getting Started Operating ProntoPro NG ProntoPro NG contains a series of customizable devices, each consisting of all the devices you can navigate between the devices in the Device Overview...
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Page Overview button You can navigate between the different pages in the upper area of touch screen. User Guide 18 Getting Started Page Overview The Page Overview offers you want to operate from the Page Overview. ■ Press the Page Up or Page Down hard button on the left side of all the pages for one device. To view the Page Overview, tap the Page Overview button, which displays the page number in two different ways: ■ Tap the page you a list of ProntoPro NG.
Page Overview button You can navigate between the different pages in the upper area of touch screen. User Guide 18 Getting Started Page Overview The Page Overview offers you want to operate from the Page Overview. ■ Press the Page Up or Page Down hard button on the left side of all the pages for one device. To view the Page Overview, tap the Page Overview button, which displays the page number in two different ways: ■ Tap the page you a list of ProntoPro NG.
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... 50) User Guide 19 To enter the Tools Menu, you can exit all Tools by tapping the ProntoPro NG icon . You can use ProntoProEdit NG software. 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 have to tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon in the upper left corner of commands for one single button (p. 38) Timer Tool: Defining timer actions to be saved...
... 50) User Guide 19 To enter the Tools Menu, you can exit all Tools by tapping the ProntoPro NG icon . You can use ProntoProEdit NG software. 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 have to tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon in the upper left corner of commands for one single button (p. 38) Timer Tool: Defining timer actions to be saved...
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... code sets for each device. The 'Brand Tool' screen appears. 3 Tap in the Tools Menu. A message screen appears. 5 Tap . ProntoPro NG uses these IR codes to operate Philips and Marantz devices. For all devices other than one IR code set by default to control devices. Because there are several brands... go back to Defining the Brand for the most common video and audio devices. On the Device Overview you find buttons for a Device ProntoPro NG contains a huge list of brands and their corresponding IR codes in its database. in the upper left corner of actions and go back to...
... code sets for each device. The 'Brand Tool' screen appears. 3 Tap in the Tools Menu. A message screen appears. 5 Tap . ProntoPro NG uses these IR codes to operate Philips and Marantz devices. For all devices other than one IR code set by default to control devices. Because there are several brands... go back to Defining the Brand for the most common video and audio devices. On the Device Overview you find buttons for a Device ProntoPro NG contains a huge list of brands and their corresponding IR codes in its database. in the upper left corner of actions and go back to...
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... Up button Code Sets list. If there is responding to 'Installing the brand' below. -or- Installing the brand 1 Tap in the 'Brands' screen. EN Customizing ProntoPro NG Selecting the brand 1 Tap the Scroll Down button Brands list. User Guide 21
... Up button Code Sets list. If there is responding to 'Installing the brand' below. -or- Installing the brand 1 Tap in the 'Brands' screen. EN Customizing ProntoPro NG Selecting the brand 1 Tap the Scroll Down button Brands list. User Guide 21
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...Device Overview appears. The 'Searching' screen appears. The Tools Menu appears. 2 Tap in 'Selecting the brand' on . 1 Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon in the upper left corner of the touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears. 2 Tap in the 'Brand Tool' screen. ...A message screen appears. 5 Tap . The 'Searching the Code Set' screen appears. 2 Tap and point ProntoPro NG at the device. The Device Overview appears. 4 In the Device Overview, tap the Device for which you want to define the brand. The '...
...Device Overview appears. The 'Searching' screen appears. The Tools Menu appears. 2 Tap in 'Selecting the brand' on . 1 Tap and hold the ProntoPro NG icon in the upper left corner of the touch screen for 3 seconds. The Tools Menu appears. 2 Tap in the 'Brand Tool' screen. ...A message screen appears. 5 Tap . The 'Searching the Code Set' screen appears. 2 Tap and point ProntoPro NG at the device. The Device Overview appears. 4 In the Device Overview, tap the Device for which you want to define the brand. The '...