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Philips intelligent remote control Universal Remote User Manual

1. To operate your components you only have to know about Use mode DETERMINING IF THE REMOTE CONTROL IS IN USE MODE The remote control is in Use mode if the entire icon at center top of the display is visible If a mode label such as AN or OE is covering the icon the remote control is not in Use mode and you wont be able to operate any components 22 Chapter 2 Using the remote control Tap the Mode button to open the Mode menu SWITCHING TO USE MODE in the Mode menu tap Use iy ity i i Wit i INi STOP QED PLAY You can also tap the mode label covering the icon to open the Mode menu NOTE Ifthe Mode button isn t visible the Mode menu has been hidden to protect against accidental changes to the remote control commands When the Mode menu is hidden the remote control is always in Use mode For information about showing and hiding the Mode menu see To show or hide the Mode menu on page 29 To switch devices without affecting the source If your components are connected to a preamplifier or other device such as a receiver the remote control may be programmed to automatically switch the input source when you choose a device from Home or the Device menu However sometimes you may want to operate a device without affecting the input source For example you may want to rewind your VCR while watching TV You don t want to interrupt your TV viewing when you switch the remote cont
2. Editing tools See Editing macros on page 57 At this point you can test edit or close the macro Or you can add commands To test the macro Press the Right button labeled PLAY Recording macros 55 56 To edit the macro Refer to Editing macros on page 57 You can rearrange or delete commands You can also add delays To close the macro Press the Left button labeled CLOSE A message asks you if you want to save your changes Tap the Save Macro button to save your changes and return to Use mode To add commands to the macro While still in Record mode go back to the device panels or Home and enter the additional commands The commands get added to the end of the current macro but before the Go command if you included one Give the new macro a label Switch to Label mode and enter a label to appear on the macro button For instructions see To relabel a button on page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING MACROS If a macro isn t working correctly consider the following e Make sure the sending eye is pointed toward the devices for the entire time the macro is running e Try inserting delays between commands see Editing macros on page 57 e One or more of the buttons that the macro refers to might have been reprogrammed NOTE A macro doesn actually store commands it just refers to a series of buttons If you record a button that has no command assigned to it the reference to the
3. user guide amp PHILIPS Let make things bette Intelligent Remote Control User Guide The information in this manual is copyright protected No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Philips Electronics Corporation PHILIPS ELECTRONICS CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OMISSIONS OR FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE SUPPLYING OR USE OF THIS INFORMATION PHILIPS ELECTRONICS CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THE MATERIALS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL The information in this manual may be subject to change without prior notice All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rule These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
4. If a dealer or installation technician programmed the remote control for you the devices and controls might be different ACTIVE BUTTONS AND TEMPLATE BUTTONS Some of the buttons listed here don t have commands assigned to them they are placeholders for optional functions These template buttons are invisible in Use mode In Learn mode they become visible so that you can teach them commands A button with no command assignment is light gray An active button a button that has a command assigned to it is dark and looks three dimensional 6 C matrix Template buttons ey only in Learn C The active buttons that are shown in this chapter have RC codes assigned to Active buttons visible in Use mode them by default The command description for each active button tells you what the RC code does For template buttons the command description tells you the intended use of the button However you can teach any command to any button Chapter 8 Command Reference 75 Button Command Video output B Text ON OFF O Stand by Movie Expand Personal Preference DNR Digital Noise Reduction E J Subtitle HI lst of 2nd language B PIP Freeze Mosaic Select Swap Shift Teletext Cancel picture OW KRWOG GL TV and text mixed Main freeze T Page enlargement Reveal Conceal Main Index Page Current Time Tracking Dual screen A B Freeze second screen Switch screen A to B I
5. When you program these buttons in Home the commands become global defaults see page To program a button globally on page 37 MISSING FUNCTIONS If your device s remote control has a function for which there appears to be no button on the remote control you can assign the function to one of the remote control s template buttons and then give the button a label For instructions see To program a template button on page 36 To program a button on the display soft button View the control panels for the device you want to program For example if you want to teach the remote control s TV Power On button to turn on your TV first display the control panels for TV Switch the remote control to Learn mode Tap the Mode button to display the Mode menu Then tap LEARN The Learn label GGG appears over the icon to indicate that the remote control is in Learn mode Place the remote control and the device s remote control on a flat surface 6 to 8 inches apart Point the device s remote toward the learning eye On the device s remote locate the button for the function you want the remote control to learn Don t press the button yet For example if you want to teach the remote control to turn on the TV first locate the Power On button on the TV remote control Learning commands from other remote controls Learn mode 3I 5 On the remote control find the button that matches the function on yo
6. e Make sure the batteries are installed properly e Install fresh batteries If you use the recharging dock recharge the battery pack THE DISPLAY IS TOO LIGHT OR TOO DARK e Adjust the contrast dial THE REMOTE CONTROL SHUTS ITSELF OFF e The remote control is designed to shut off after a few seconds This is a power saving feature You can set the length of time the display stays on see Chapter 5 Settings DEVICES DON T RESPOND TO COMMANDS FROM THE REMOTE CONTROL e Make sure the remote control is in Use mode see Determining if the remote control is in Use mode on page 22 e Make sure you point the remote control s sending eye in the direction of the device with a clear line of sight If you re sending a macro make sure the remote control is aimed toward the devices the entire time the macro is running e Ifthe Low Battery icon C appears on the display replace the batteries and try sending the commands again e Make sure the remote control knows the correct commands for your device the remote control s built in RC 5 and RC 6 codes don t work with all brands of equipment See Learning commands from other remote controls Learn mode on page 30 for instructions on teaching the remote control to control your devices 66 Chapter 6 Try resetting the remote control See To reset the remote control on page 71 BUTTONS AREN T SENDING THE RIGHT COMMANDS If a button isn t having the righ
7. s rmi To Use the remote control to control your components Learn commands from other remote controls When a macro panel is displayed this button changes to EHB for recording macros Assign labels consisting of letters or symbols to buttons and commands Add a new component When a macro panel is displayed this mode lets you create a macro category Delete a button component macro or macro group Change the order of commands in a menu Chapter 3 Customizing the remote control To switch modes Tap the Mode button p to open the Mode menu If you don t see the Mode button on the display it has been hidden to protect the remote control from accidental changes To show the Mode button refer to To show or hide the Mode menu on page 29 2 Inthe Mode menu tap the name of the mode you want Mode menu it iy ut AMY Tap any mode name to change modes lt itt lilin S i Tap the Mode button to open or close the Mode menu ity Hi i Wy i To show or hide the Mode menu You can hide the Mode menu so that other users don t inadvertently make changes to your custom commands To hide the Mode menu Make sure the remote control is in Use mode For help refer to Use mode on page 22 2 Press and hold the icon for a few seconds until the Setup panels appear Scroll down to the second Setup panel 4 Tap the Mode Menu button to hide the Mode menu Mode Menu
8. 60 Mode menu is hidden 5 Tap to exit Setup The Mode button is no longer visible on the display To show the Mode menu repeat steps 1 through 4 Understanding modes 29 Learning commands from other remote controls Learn mode Control panel buttons 30 You teach the remote control to operate a device by assigning the correct commands to the buttons on the display the direct access buttons and the Left and Right buttons The remote control learns these commands by receiving infrared signals directly from your existing remote controls The remote control receives these signals through its learning eye the small hole at the bottom of the case The learning eye The following illustration shows which buttons can learn commands Instructions for teaching these buttons are in the next sections Buttons that can learn commands Direct access buttons Items in the Device menu Left and Right buttons NOTE The device buttons on the Home panels can t be programmed directly To assign commands to the buttons in Home you must program the items on the Device menu for instructions see To program an item on the Device menu on page 34 The commands you assign to the Device menu will automatically be assigned to the buttons in Home Chapter 3 Customizing the remote control Although you can t program the device buttons from Home you can program the direct access buttons and the Left and Right buttons
9. Home is the ability to assign global default commands to the direct access and Left Right buttons for instructions see To program a button globally on page 37 Device menu The Device menu contains the names of all the components you can operate with the remote control and it allows you to choose a device to operate OPENING THE DEVICE MENU If the Device tab is inactive gray tap it once to activate it Device tab inactive a mard Tap it again the Device menu opens Device tab 10 50pm active i h n in finili I il J Hi yt ul i i i l iin iin wlll i 1 titty its at liin atiii Mil i NOACT GED NOACT Using the remote control to control your equipment 19 CHOOSING A DEVICE Tap the name of the device the remote control displays you want to operate If a control panel for the device necessary scroll the Device menu to find it 10 50pm Hii iy ol HHH h T ith funil i h iti i l il i Wit Hii I n l T h li iili pillin 1 litt mit Witty PEL Mil i i 8 STOPGED PLAY AA IS A DEVICE MISSING The remote control can be taught to work with any device that recognizes infrared remote control signals If you have a device that is not on the Device menu you can add it and teach the remote control to operate it For instruct
10. Ifyou choose an existing macro the commands you record will be added to the macro Enter the commands you want to record In Record mode you can navigate from panel to panel and enter commands just as you would during normal use As you press buttons the remote control records the sequence so that you can save it as a macro Each time a command is recorded the remote control beeps Besides button presses there are a few other kinds of command you can record Switching the source If the commands on the Device menu are programmed to switch the amplifier input source you can record the source switching command as part of your macro While the Device menu is open press and hold the Right button labeled ACTION While holding the Right button tap the device you want to switch to The device menu item gets recorded as part of the macro if there is a source switching command associated with the menu item the command is executed when the macro is executed If you don t hold down the Right button while choosing the device no infrared command will be recorded the remote control will simply open the device s control panels Including direct access and Left Right buttons In Record mode the direct access buttons Mute Channel Volume and Left and Right buttons are recorded as long as a Home panel or a device panel is displayed Chapter 4 Creating Macros Ending with a specific device You can tell the remote control to end the ma
11. beeps twice to indicate that it s ready to use Chapter Batteries 9 10 NOTE If the display is too light or too dark adjust the contrast See page 14 BATTERY LIFE When the batteries are running low the Low Battery icon blinks at the center top of the display The remote control may continue to operate your equipment with low batteries However you wont be able to use the remote control s learning or customizing features until the batteries have been replaced This prevents the remote control from accidentally losing custom commands if its in a customization mode when the batteries run out TIP To preserve battery life set the LCD backlight to stay on very briefly 20 seconds or less For instructions see Chapter 5 Settings IF THE BATTERIES RUN OUT The remote control will retain your commands and settings in memory even after the batteries run out However you should replace the worn batteries with a fresh set as soon as possible After replacing batteries you ll need to set the clock to the current time For instructions see Chapter 5 Settings Chapter Batteries Using the recharging dock The recharging dock comes with a rechargeable battery pack You should fully charge the battery pack before using the remote control Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control Remove the AA battery tray the ridged piece of plastic at the back of the batter
12. control is in Use mode confirm that there is no label such as EG or HEEB covering the icon For each component scroll through the control panels and test all buttons Mute Volume Chapter 3 Customizing the remote control 25 26 Channel Left and Right Buttons as well as the buttons on the display If youre not sure what a button is supposed to do refer to Chapter 8 Command Reference If the remote control operates the device correctly you dont need to do anything else However if some functions fail or are missing from the remote control you will need to teach the remote control those functions Teach the remote control the commands for operating your components Using your existing remote controls and working in Learn mode assign the correct commands to the buttons on the remote control For instructions refer to Learning commands from other remote controls Learn mode on page 30 Add any commands you need that don t already appear in the remote control To do this assign commands to empty buttons template buttons for instructions see To program a template button on page 36 Then label the buttons appropriately see To relabel a button on page 41 Optional Refine your configuration To Refer to Rearrange the Device menu page 44 Relabel devices or buttons page 41 Delete devices you don t need from page 47 the Device menu Delete buttons you dont need from _ p
13. devices and functions You can relabel buttons using the remote control s unique virtual keyboard You can record all the macros you need and edit them on screen The remote control is as individual as you are TOTAL CONTROL While other universal remotes confine you to a predefined list of devices the remote control lets you add delete reorganize and even relabel new devices so it grows with your system It can learn to control any device that understands infrared signals from your TV to your remote control curtains The built in device templates make it easy to add and program all kinds of devices SIMPLICITY AND DEPTH The remote control s elegant interface is simple enough for the entire family to use Yet it has the power and flexibility to satisfy any home entertainment or home control enthusiast Welcome 7 Features The intelligent remote control Large dynamic touchscreen with liquid crystal display Direct access buttons for frequently used functions Elegant intuitive interface with animation patent pending Automatic backlighting for visibility in the dark Built in customizable device templates for total control Programmable editable macros patent pending Virtual keyboard for labeling buttons and devices patent pending Can control any device that receives infrared remote control signals Learns infrared IR codes from your existing remote controls then replaces those remotes Comes with hundr
14. it on the table between the two remotes to form a tunnel The paper tunnel lets the signals from the source remote travel to the remote control without escaping into the room Learning commands from other remote controls Learn mode 33 To program an item on the Device menu 34 You can assign an action to each of the items on the Device menu For example if your audio and video components are connected to a preamplifier or A V receiver you can teach the items on the Device menu to switch the current input source when you select a new device For other A V receiver commands besides source switching you can use the Preamp device template see page 76 for an overview of built in Preamp commands NOTE When you assign a command to a device in the Device menu that command is automatically assigned to the same device on the Home panels Tapping a device in Home executes the same command as choosing a device from the Device menu TIP There is no separate device template for A V receiver However if you have an A V receiver you can use the Preamp device template It includes A V receiver commands Make sure the Device tab is active If necessary tap the Device tab once to extend it 10 50pm Ey ee Device tab is active TV Place the remote control and the device s remote control on a flat surface 6 to 8 inches apart Point the device s remote toward the learning eye See the illustration on page 31 Switch the r
15. particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit from the receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE If serial or parallel ports are configured a filtered shielded serial or parallel cable is recommended to minimize EMI and ensure FCC B compliance User Guide Intelligent Remote Control customizable programmable touch screen universal remote control quickstart Insert batteries Insert 4 AA batteries according to the picture on the inside of the battery compartment OR Use the rechargeable battery pack included with the dock Remove the AA battery tray first Before using the remote control be sure to charge the battery completely according to the instructions in the manual Battery compartment lid slides off Touch the screen to start To turn on the screen tap it gently with your finger To use the touchscreen simply tap the images you see on the screen There s no need to turn the screen off it shuts off automatically to save power Be sure to read the manual for important info
16. recognizes RC 5 and RC 6 infrared codes see What are RC 5 and RC 6 codes on page 27 However you need to customize the remote control if e You have components that don t recognize the built in RC 5 and RC 6 codes e The remote control operates your components but needs more functions performed by your components remote controls e You have a device that isnt on the Device menu e You want to take advantage of special customization features such as relabeling or deleting buttons and devices changing the order of devices in the Device menu or recording macros NOTE If someone like a dealer or technician has programmed the remote control for you it should operate all your components No further customization is necessary unless you purchase new devices that you would like to control using the remote control To customize the remote control The following steps provide an overview of customizing the remote control These steps are explained further in the next sections Scroll through the Device menu Do all of your components appear on the menu Use the scroll buttons Wy and A to view the entire menu If you need to add a device refer to Adding devices to your system Add mode on page 39 You can also delete unneeded items from the list refer to To delete a device Device menu action or macro group on page 47 2 Try the remote control out with each of your components First make sure the remote
17. that no custom commands are lost the remote control prevents you from switching to a customizing mode when the battery is low You must replace or recharge the batteries before the remote control can switch to any mode other than Use mode THE REMOTE CONTROL IS LOW ON MEMORY e If memory is low the remote control wont be able to add new devices macros or commands However the remote control can clear up some memory for its use it does this by permanently removing any devices and macro groups that you have deleted When memory is low the remote control automatically displays a message and gives you the option to start clean up now or cancel and wait until later Until memory is cleaned up your deleted devices and macro groups remain available in memory so that you can restore them see Restoring deleted buttons devices and macro groups on page 49 Once the remote control cleans up you can no longer restore these items IMPORTANT Memory clean up can take 10 minutes or longer to finish Dont remove the batteries while memory clean up is in progress or anytime you see a Please Wait message on the screen Doing so could corrupt the configuration file causing you to lose your custom commands If you have a recharging dock it s best to place the remote control on the dock while memory clean up is in progress 68 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting THE CONFIGURATION FILE IS CORRUPTED e The remote control has a configuration fil
18. use the Left and Right buttons to increase or decrease the sensitivity To set the level relative to the current lighting first tap Set the Level indicator shows the current light level Then use the Left and Right buttons to increase or decrease the sensitivity Tap the Mode Menu button once Tap repeatedly to cycle through four volume levels including off Tap repeatedly to cycle through four volume levels including off Calibrates the touchscreen See Chapter 6 Troubleshooting You won t normally need to adjust the calibration Reverts to the factory default configuration All customization and programming is lost See Chapter 6 Troubleshooting You won t normally need to use the Revert button Third Setup panel This panel provides technical information about the remote control You need this information if you contact our customer service For information see Service and support on the inner backcover To exit Setup e Tap the Setup label near the top of the screen 65 CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting This chapter offers troubleshooting tips answers to common questions and instructions for resetting the remote control This chapter also tells you how to reach our customer service if you need service or support Problems using the remote control THE DISPLAY IS BLANK e Tap the screen lightly to make sure the remote control is on e Adjust the contrast dial
19. with your components to determine whether they ll recognize the built in codes IF YOUR COMPONENTS ARE CONNECTED TO A PREAMPLIFIER RECEIVER OR SIMILAR DEVICE Are your components connected to a preamp or receiver Do you use the preamp receiver s remote control to change the video or audio input source for your monitor or speakers If so you can program the Device menu so that choosing a device automatically switches the input source for instructions see To program an item on the Device menu on page 34 When you assign source switching commands to the items in the Device menu those commands also get assigned to the device buttons on the Home panels The remote control lets you switch to a device s control panels without switching the input source for instructions see To switch devices without affecting the source on page 23 27 Understanding modes 28 The remote control is in Use mode when it is operating your components To customize the remote control you must use other modes which are available from the Mode menu Most of the customizing modes look and feel very similar to Use mode For example in Label mode you can navigate menus and panels just as you do in Use mode This allows you to easily find and select the button or menu item whose label you want to change The following table summarizes the modes and their use Instructions for using the modes are later in this chapter Use this mode Oo
20. you might have different macros for turning on the TV and tuning to certain channels You can place all of these macros in a macro group you call 7V The macro group appears on the Macro menu lt The remote control comes with a built in macro group called Macro It contains an example macro and five panels of empty macro buttons where you can place your new macros You can create as many new macro groups as you like and each group can contain up to 25 macros To add a macro group Make sure the Macro tab is active Display any macro panel or individual macro Switch the remote control to Add mode Tap the Mode button to display the Mode menu Then tap ADD The remote control offers up to three ways to add the new macro group create a new empty group copy an existing group and all of its macros or restore a previously deleted group Organizing macros into groups 59 3 Choose how you want to add the new group 60 Create New Group Creates a new group containing five panels of empty template buttons to which you can assign new macros Copy Existing Group Lets you choose an existing group to copy The new group will have all of the original group s macros and its name will be based on the original group This option is only available if a macro group already exists Restore Deleted Group Lets you select a group from a list of previously deleted macro groups When the macro gr
21. For instructions see To relabel a button on page 41 Adding devices to your system Add mode If you have a device that isn t on the Device menu for example a second VCR or a new flat panel TV you can add it by using Add mode In Add mode you can e Create a new device using a built in device template e Create a copy of one of the devices in your Device menu e Restore a previously deleted device When you copy an existing device or create a new device from a template you decide whether to copy the built in RC codes or leave the buttons empty Either way as soon as you add the device the remote control is ready to start learning how to operate it NOTE Devices you add to the Device menu automatically appear in Home To add a device Display any device control panel 2 Switch the remote control to Add mode Tap the Mode button to display the Mode menu Then tap ADD The remote control displays a choice of buttons Adding devices to your system Add mode 39 3 4 40 Choose how you want to add the new device e Create New Device uses a built in template to create a new kind of device Use this option if you are adding a new kind of device to your system e Copy Existing Device uses one of the devices on the Device menu as a template to create the new device The new device gets the same name as the original but a number is added to the name so you can tell the two devices apart for exam
22. S DEVICES AND MACRO GROUPS Buttons deleted from the display are stored in memory They become template buttons visible only in Learn mode To restore them see To program a template button on page 36 Button actions associated with the Mute Channel Volume Left and Right buttons can t be restored from memory To restore function to these buttons you need to teach them using another remote control For instructions see To program a button globally on page 37 Deleted devices and macro groups are stored in memory To restore a deleted device make sure the Device tab is active Tap the Mode button and then tap ADD Tap Restore Deleted Device then choose the deleted device from the menu that appears To restore a deleted macro group make sure the Macro tab is active then follow the same procedure as for restoring deleted devices You can t restore a deleted macro only a macro group NOTE Deleted items are stored until the remote control needs the memory they occupy If you do a lot of customization the remote control might have to clear some of its memory in order to make room for new commands devices or macros The remote control displays a message before clearing the memory Once memory has been cleared you can t restore the deleted items Deleting buttons and menu items Delete mode 49 CHAPTER 4 Creating Macros If you find yourself pressing the same sequence of buttons frequently you can re
23. Shuffle tracks chapters Select the source via scart Stroboscopic effect Select a disc title Timer Programming using 3 9 buttons Chapter 8 Command Reference ProntoEdit One of the best features of the Pronto is its adaptability you can make buttons and whole panels appear and disappear change button labels learn IR codes and create and edit your own macros But if you want to personalize your Pronto even more ProntoEdit is the perfect tool for you What is ProntoEdit ProntoEdit is software that allows you to perform a range of powerful tasks including e upload and download configurations from and into your Pronto e add buttons to panels e add panels to devices e use your own bitmaps e create your own custom devices e and more Serial Cable Included with your Pronto you will find a serial cable This cable allows you to connect your Pronto remote to a PC using the serial port and use ProntoEdit The Pronto remote easily connects to your PC using the serial port ProntoEdit System Requirements e PC with a 486DX 66Mhz or higher processor e Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT 4 0 or higher operating system e 16 megabytes of RAM e 10 megabytes of free disk space e Super VGA or higher graphics card and monitor e Available serial port which supports 15200 baud How to receive ProntoEdit To ensure that you receive the most recent version of ProntoEdit you can install it directly fr
24. Turns clock display on or off Sets the clock Sets how long the display stays on Sets how long the display backlight stays on in a dark room To conserve power it may turn off sooner if room light is sufficient Sets how long the button light stays on How to adjust it Tap the clock once Tap the Time button then use the Left and Right buttons to set the clock ahead or back Tap the LCD button then use the Left and Right buttons to adjust the duration Tap the LCD Light button then use the Left and Right buttons to adjust the duration Tap the Button Light button then use the Left and Right buttons to adjust the duration TIP The Left and Right buttons are repeating buttons holding down one of these buttons will increase or decrease a value repeatedly 63 64 Second Setup panel Setting Light Sensor Set Level Mode Menu Touchscreen Beep Button Beep Calibrate Revert Chapter 5 Settings What it does How to adjust it Shows the current level of light in the room ambient light Sets the light level at which the light sensor turns the backlight on Hides or shows the Mode button on the display Hiding the Mode button prevents unwanted changes to stored commands Adjusts or turns off the touchscreen beep Adjusts or turns off the beep of the direct access Left and Right buttons Tap Level then
25. age 46 the display Optional Create macros to make your life easier A macro is a sequence of commands executed by a single button For q y g information about recording macros see Chapter 4 Creating Macros NOTE While customizing the remote control you use special modes that are available from the Mode menu When youre done customizing the remote control you can protect your work from accidental changes by hiding the Mode menu You can easily enable it again when you want to do more customizing For more about modes including how to hide the Mode menu see Understanding modes on page 28 Chapter 3 Customizing the remote control WHAT ARE RC 5 AND RC 6 CODES Philips and Marantz devices are designed to understand certain kinds of infrared signals sent by remote controls specifically signals belonging to the RC 5 and RC 6 code sets Although Philips developed the RC 5 and RC 6 standards for infrared remote controls several other manufacturers have adopted them and they are becoming a standard When the remote control is brand new many of the devices in the Device menu are preprogrammed with RC 5 and RC 6 codes This means that the remote control automatically works with most Philips and Marantz devices and with devices of other brands that use RC 5 6 codes If you have a device that recognizes RC 5 6 codes the remote control might operate the device without special customization Try using the remote control
26. ble through a small hole on the back of the remote control Under normal circumstances you should never need to reset the remote control However if the display freezes or you notice other unusual behavior you might need to use the reset button to get the remote control working again To reset the remote control e Using the tip of an unfolded paperclip gently press the Reset button located deep within the remote control unit You might feel some resistance when you press down When you have pressed the Reset button the remote control starts up After a few seconds the remote control beeps indicating that it s ready to use Reset button NOTE You will not lose custom commands and macros that you have saved However if you were making changes to the remote control in a mode other than Use and you quit before you saved changes you will lose the changes Additional procedures 7I To revert to the original configuration The Revert command restores the remote control s devices and commands to the state they were in when the remote control was new or when the the remote control configuration software was last updated AU customization information is lost permanently This includes any devices commands or macros you have created Under normal circumstances you shouldn t need to revert However if you should find that you need to restore the remote control to its original configuration do the following In Use mode p
27. button still gets included in the macro Furthermore if you include a button in a macro and later teach the button a new command the new command becomes part of the macro If the remote control buzzes during recording either the macro is full it has at least 255 commands or you pressed a button that didn t get recorded Direct access buttons Mute Channel Volume and Left and Right buttons can only be recorded when a Home panel or a device panel is displayed Macro buttons can t be recorded as part of a macro because a macro can t include another macro Chapter 4 Creating Macros To view the commands in a macro To view the commands in a macro while in Use mode Display the macro panel that contains the macro 2 Press and hold the Left button labeled OPEN While holding it down tap the macro you want to open Use the scroll buttons YY and AA to view the entire macro To execute play the macro press the Right button When you re ready to close the macro press the Left button Editing macros Once you have recorded a macro you can add remove or change the order of commands in the macro You can also add delays NOTE You should add a delay after turning on a device before sending more commands to the device Some devices recognize infrared commands only after they have had time to warm up To edit a previously recorded macro Display the macro panel that contains the macro 2 Switch the remote control t
28. by assigning commands to them or you can relabel them and use them for a different purpose To assign a command to a template button Perform steps through 7 of To program a button on the display soft button on page 31 When the remote control is in Learn mode template buttons and previously deleted buttons are visible so that you can select and program them TIP Ifthe template buttons are hard to see use the contrast dial on the upper left side of the remote control to adjust the display Optional Assign new labels to the buttons For instructions see To relabel a button on page 41 Chapter 3 Customizing the remote control Programming the direct access and Left Right buttons You can assign a function to any of the following buttons Mute Channel Up Channel Down Volume Up Volume Down Left and Right Each button can have a global function a command that the button will always execute no matter what device s control panels are displayed For example you can program the Volume buttons to always adjust the preamp volume even when TV is the current device As an alternative you can program the buttons on a per device basis their functions will depend on the active device the device whose control panels are currently displayed When you program a button on a per device basis the new command is available whenever that device is acttve no matter which of the device s panels is displayed For exam
29. commands from above the buttons other remote controls Modes Normal use controlling components LEARN Learn commands from other remote controls When a macro panel is displayed this button changes to for recording macros Assign letters and symbols to buttons and commands Add a new component or group of macros Delete a button component macro or macro group MOVE Change the order of commands in a menu Contents Welcome 7 Features 8 The intelligent remote control 8 Recharging dock 8 Batteries 9 Installing AA batteries 9 Using the recharging dock 11 2 Using the remote control 14 Buttons and controls 14 Direct access buttons 15 Left and Right buttons 15 Touchscreen buttons 15 Getting started 16 To turn the display on 16 To adjust the display 17 To turn on the backlight 17 Using the remote control to control your equipment 18 Home 18 Device menu 19 Control panels 21 Use mode 22 To switch devices without affecting the source 23 3 Customizing the intelligent remote control 25 To customize the remote control 29 Understanding modes 28 To switch modes 29 To show or hide the Mode menu 29 Learning commands from other remote controls Learn mode 30 To program a button on the display soft button 31 To program an item on the Device menu 34 To program a template button 36 Programming the direct access and Left Right buttons 37 To program a button globally 37 To program a direct access button on a pe
30. cord the sequence and save it as a macro A macro lets you send a sequence of commands with a single button RECORDING MACROS Recording a macro is easy switch the remote control to Record mode select a macro button then use the remote control as you normally would when you re sending commands to your components As you press buttons the remote control records the commands A macro can include any variety of commands for any variety of devices EXAMPLE You can create a macro that prepares your TV and VCR to play a tape The sequence of commands might look like this Turn TV on Pause while TV warms up Turn TV to channel 3 Turn VCR on Set VCR to VCR input ano a A WU N Display the TV control panel 1 50 Chapter 4 Creating Macros Using a macro you can execute all of these commands with a single button This macro is included with the remote control as example macro in the group Macro The example macro is preprogrammed with RC 5 codes which operate components from Philips Marantz and some other manufacturers For information about RC codes see What are RC 5 and RC 6 codes on page 27 You can create as many macros as you like and organize them into groups EDITING MACROS The macros are editable The remote control lets you view the commands in a macro and rearrange or delete them You can also add new commands to a macro and specify delays between commands EXECUTING MACROS To exec
31. cro by displaying the control panels for a particular device While still in Record mode open the Device menu Hold down the Left button labeled DEVICE and tap the device you want The device gets added to the end of the macro as a Go command In addition the remote control automatically records the device s source switching command and inserts the command just before the Go command You can remove the source switching command later if you don t want the source to be switched You can only stored one Go command per macro and it is always the last command even if you later add commands to the macro Adding delays When youre done recording you can add one or more delays to the macro A delay tells the macro to pause for a second or two before continuing After turning on a device you should insert a delay before sending the device any more commands Devices must sometimes warm up before they re ready to receive infrared commands NOTE The buttons on Home panels can t be included in macros However you can use them to navigate while you re recording a macro When you re done tap the Macro tab The remote control displays the contents of the macro Use the scroll buttons Ty and Gz to view the commands in the macro Scroll to see earlier commands in this macro Commands you recorded example macro T 3 Delay 0 5 sec VCR on VCR TV VCR GO TV 1 numbers COO Caio CLOSE gE PLAY
32. e button you tapped The button you re relabeling Virtual keyboard Cancel relabeling and return to Label mode Shift keyboard to uppercase or symbols press repeatedly 4 Edit the label PHILIPS Cursor shows where characters get inserted or deleted Save changes and return to Label mode Delete a character e To delete characters from the current label press the Right button e To type a character from the keyboard tap near the character on the display the keyboard zooms to make it easier to select the correct character Tap the Right button labeled ZOOM to zoom back out Tap near the character you want 4 2 3 4 PSI 6 7 8 90 e o P then tap exactly the character 42 Chapter 3 Customizing the remote control e For capital letters press the Left button labeled SHIFT For symbols press again Press one more time to return to lowercase Lowercase keyboard Uppercase keyboard NOTE Each button or menu item has a limit to the number of characters that can fit on the label If the limit is reached the cursor disappears and the remote control buzzes if you try to add another character You can make the cursor reappear by pressing the Right button labeled DEL this deletes the last character you entered 5 Tap Enter to save your changes and go back to Label mode As long as you re in Label mode you can continue to relabel other bu
33. e Device menu is open Macro menu open in Delete Device menu open in Delete mode mode PHILIPS PHILIPS To delete a macro To delete a device To delete an action group hold the Left hold the Left button associated with a a button while tapping while tapping the Device menu item the name of the name of the device hold the left button group in the Device menu while tapping the You can select an menu item item even if it appears gray in the menu 3 Press and hold the Left or Right button as appropriate While holding the button down tap the menu item you want to delete The remote control displays a button asking you to confirm your request The button label depends on the type of item you are deleting 48 Chapter 3 Customizing the remote control 4 Tap Delete Device or Delete Macro Group The remote control deletes the item and returns to Delete mode e Ifyou deleted a device the remote control removes the device from the Device menu and Home e Ifyou deleted a macro group the remote control removes the group and all of the macros belonging to it from the Macro menu You can restore deleted macro groups and devices See Restoring deleted buttons devices and macro groups on page 49 5 When you re done return to Use mode Tap DIB to open the Mode menu and then tap USE NOTE The remote control takes a few seconds to save changes before returning to Use mode RESTORING DELETED BUTTON
34. e that stores all of your custom devices commands and macros In the extremely unlikely event that this configuration file gets damaged the remote control displays a message asking you to revert to the original configuration If you see this message you must revert in order to continue using the remote control All your custom devices commands and macros will be lost so you will need to reprogram the remote control THE REMOTE CONTROL ERROR MESSAGES The following error messages indicate a problem with the configuration file where your custom commands are stored Contact your dealer or Philips customer service if one of the following messages appears on the display Cant open configuration file Configuration file error e No configuration file found e Invalid configuration file version Problems using the recharging dock THE BATTERIES WON T RECHARGE e Make sure you re using the special battery pack that comes with the recharging dock Ordinary AA batteries can t be recharged using the dock THE INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHES e Make sure the contacts on the charger and on the back of the remote control are clean see picture on page 14 and there are no obstructions between them e Make sure the remote control is properly seated on the dock e Confirm that the rechargeable battery pack is installed properly in the remote control IMPORTANT If the remote control becomes very hot while resting on the recharging dock remo
35. eds of built in commands RC 5 6 for out of the box use with your Philips and Marantz components Designed for one or two handed operation or tabletop use Flash memory stores your commands even when batteries aren t present Recharging dock Easy unlimited recharging no need to remove the battery The remote control can be used while it s on the dock even if the battery is low NiMH rechargeable battery pack minimizes loss of battery life over time Rechargeable battery pack is easier on the environment than ordinary batteries that need replacing Indicator light tells you when the remote control is charging PC serial cable 8 To connect the remote control with your computer Allows you to customize the graphical user interface through PC software Welcome CHAPTER Batteries The remote control uses four AA batteries or the rechargeable battery pack supplied with the recharging dock If you purchased the recharging dock see Using the recharging dock on page 11 Installing AA batteries e Install four AA batteries as shown Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control Insert 4 AA batteries as shown Improper installation could damage the remote control When you re done slide the battery cover back on The remote control starts up automatically and the word remote control appears on the display After a few seconds the remote control
36. emote control to Learn mode Tap the Mode button to display the Mode menu Then tap LEARN On the remote control tap the Device tab to open the Device menu Scroll up YY or down GA if necessary to display the item you want to program Even if the item you want to program is the currently active device you must scroll to its location in the Device menu The currently active device will appear gray in the menu On the source remote control locate the button for the function you want the remote control to learn Don t press the button yet For example if you want to teach the remote control to switch the input source to VCR when you choose the VCR device locate the VCR source button on your preamp s remote control Chapter 3 Customizing the remote control 6 Onthe remote control press and hold either the Left or the Right button In the Device menu while holding down the Left or Right button tap a device 12 06am tap the menu item you want to program With Device menu open hold down the Left or Right button i wt HTT il ii i Kalli it ii i pihi z if The remote control flashes the word device 7 While device is flashing press and hold the correct button on the source remote When the remote control learns the command OK flashes briefly on the display The remote control beeps and then returns to Learn mode If after a few sec
37. g it the remote control will show you each command as it is sent To open a macro first display the macro panel that contains the macro you want to view While holding down the Left button labeled OPEN tap the macro Then play the macro by pressing the Right button labeled PLAY To stop a macro e Tap the macro button again or press the Right button labeled STOP Using macros 6l CHAPTER 5 Settings The remote control lets you adjust features such as the volume of the beep sound the automatic shut off of the touchscreen and backlight and even the sensitivity of the light sensor This chapter describes how to adjust these and other settings To adjust settings e Press and hold the icon for a few seconds 3 or more It s not necessary to press hard The remote control displays the first Setup panel To scroll to the next Setup panel tap the scroll buttons Wy and ga First Setup panel Second Setup panel Tap the scroll buttons to move between the two setup panels Battery CTT LCD Light 5sec Button Light 5sec aa cE 4 2 Use Left and Right buttons to adjust individual settings Mode Menu Calibrate GK Buon Rever 55 213 62 Chapter 5 Settings Adjust the settings as described in the following tables First Setup panel Setting Battery Level Indicator Clock Time LCD LCD Backlight Button Backlight What it does Shows battery level
38. ge 33 As long as youre in Learn mode you can continue to program other buttons When you re done return to Use mode to test the new commands Tap L to open the Mode menu and then tap USE Optional If you programmed the Left and Right buttons give them new labels 8 stor gE PLAY GA You can relabel the Left and Right buttons see To relabel a button on page 41 To program a direct access button on a per device basis 38 You program a button on a per device basis by making sure the device s control panels are displayed before teaching the command to the button To program a button on a per device basis Switch to the device for which you want to program the button Complete steps 2 through 6 of the instructions in To program a button on the display soft button on page 31 Instead of pressing a button on the display press the button you want to program When you press a button in Learn mode the name of the button such as chan or left flashes on the display If you encounter problems refer to Troubleshooting on page 33 As long as youre in Learn mode you can continue to program other buttons on a per device basis Use the Device menu to change the active device Chapter 3 Customizing the remote control 3 When you re done return to Use mode to test the new commands Tap GA to open the Mode menu and then tap USE 4 Optional Assign new labels to the Left and Right buttons
39. ions see Adding devices to your system Add mode on page 39 NOTE The Device menu contains more items than you can see at one time Before you add new devices use the scroll buttons WW and A to view the entire menu 20 Chapter 2 Using the remote control Control panels Once you have a control panel displayed for a specific device you can send commands to the device To send a command simply press a button on a control panel Each device has a set of control panels containing buttons that send specific commands Although some of the control panels for certain devices might look similar each control panel operates only one device A control panel operates the active device the device whose name appears in the Device tab a ee a is the active device Ce e SCROLLING TO A DIFFERENT CONTROL PANEL 10 53pm EY Scroll buttons take you to different control panels within the same device The Scroll button at the top of the display takes you to the previous panel while the Scroll button at the bottom takes you to the next panel Tap a Scroll button the remote control displays either the next or the previous panel depending on which scroll button you pressed D 18 STOP GED PLAY gt 218 stopgap pray AA Scroll to next VCR panel Ne Panel number panel 2 of 8 VCR panels Using the remote control to control your equipme
40. lowing e Ifyou are going to rearrange the Device menu then display any device control panel e Ifyou are going to rearrange the Macro menu then display any macro group 2 Switch the remote control to Move mode Tap the Mode button to display the Mode menu Then tap MOVE 3 Display the menu you want to change 44 Chapter 3 Customizing the remote control Select device then press UP or DOWN Save changes and return to Use mode PHILIPS Tap an item you want to move then press the Left and Right buttons to change the item s position in the menu 4 Select an item by tapping it and then use the Left UP and Right DOWN buttons to move it 5 Continue selecting and moving items in the menu As long as the remote control is in Move mode you can continue rearranging the menu items 6 Tap Accept to save your changes After a few seconds the remote control returns to Use mode Rearranging items in menus Move mode 45 Deleting buttons and menu items Delete mode You can delete unused buttons and menu items from the display Any of the following can be deleted from the display e buttons on control panels e devices from the Device menu e stored macros e macro groups from the Macro menu You delete a button from the display by deleting the action command associated with the button When you delete the button action the button becomes invisible in Use mode However the butto
41. n remains in memory and it is visible in Learn mode so you can restore it See Restoring deleted buttons devices and macro groups on page 49 You can also delete the command button action associated with any of the following buttons Mute Channel Up Channel Down Volume Up Volume Down Left and Right You can also delete items from the Device and Macro menus NOTE Changes you make to the Device menu are automatically reflected in Home To delete a button or button action You can delete buttons on control panels and macro panels You can also delete the actions associated with the Mute Volume Channel and Left and Right buttons You can t delete the buttons on Home panels except by deleting the corresponding commands from the Device menu For more information see To delete a device Device menu action or macro group on page 47 Switch the remote control to Delete mode Tap the Mode button to display the Mode menu Then tap DEL 2 Tap the button you want to delete 46 Chapter 3 Customizing the remote control 3 Tap Delete Button Action The remote control deletes the button action and returns to Delete mode e Ifyou deleted a soft button it disappears from the display To restore it see To program a template button on page 36 e Ifyou deleted a Left or Right button action the corresponding label disappears from the display e Ifyou deleted a Mute Volume or Channel button acti
42. nstall Open Close I gt Open or close tray eject gt Play 76 Chapter 8 Command Reference Button lt lt gt gt lt lt lt P I gt A wt d P P 0 9 10 A B AC 3 AMS SAP cc clear display dub enter erase exit favorite index lt gt memory memory clr menu off Command Fast reverse and fast forward play Fast reverse to previous chapter fast forward to next chapter Frame by Frame Pause still Stop Increase or decrease entry Navigate through menu Previous program Personal preferences Numeric entry Add 10 to numeric entry Select side for playback Play AC 3 encoded signal Automatic Music Search Select audio track language Closed caption No command user definable Display on screen commands Dubbing from deck A to B Enter numeric entry Clear last function Exit on screen menu Store programmed tracks chapters in memory Index back and forward Display contents of memory Clear memory Open on screen menu No command user definable 77 78 Button ok on program program AB random recall repeat rf shuffle one all source strobe title VCR Command Confirm entry Turn LaserDisc player on or off Program tracks chapters No command user definable Randomly play all or programmed chapters Modify contents of Favorites Continuously repeat all or programmed chapters Select RF as input
43. nt 21 For convenience the control panels loop around when youre on the last panel pressing the lower scroll button takes you back to the first panel Similarly if youre on the first panel the upper scroll button takes you to the last panel in the device At the bottom of each panel is a panel number It shows how many control panels the device has and which panel is currently displayed To learn about the commands for each device refer to Chapter 8 Command Reference NOTE When you choose a device from the Device menu the remote control takes you to the last panel you accessed for the device However when you select a device from Home the remote control always takes you to the first panel of the device When you turn the touchscreen on after it has shut off automatically the remote control displays the same panel it displayed before shutting off The exception is any mode other than Use mode after several minutes idle the remote control reverts to Use mode automatically TIP Scroll buttons are repeating buttons if you hold down a scroll button the scrolling continues until you let go Use mode Use mode is the mode that the remote control is in when it is operating your components The remote control will operate devices only if it s in Use mode NOTE The remote control has several modes most of them for advanced configuring and customizing For more about modes refer to Chapter 3 Customizing the remote control
44. ntrol may continue to operate your equipment with low batteries However you won t be able to use the remote control s learning or customizing features IMPORTANT Use the recharging dock only with the NiMH rechargeable battery pack The dock won t recharge ordinary AA batteries and if AA batteries are installed the remote control can t get power from the dock while resting on it Using the recharging dock 13 CHAPTER 2 Using the remote control This chapter shows you how to use the remote control to operate your equipment Buttons and controls Sending eye IR transmitter Light sensor Direct access buttons Touchscreen Left button Right button Contrast dial Battery cover Backlight button Recharging contacts Serial port for future upgrades Reset button 14 Chapter 2 Using the remote control Direct access buttons The buttons labeled Mute Channel and Volume are direct access buttons The direct access buttons make these frequently used functions available even when the touchscreen is off You can program them so that they always operate the same component for example the TV Or you can program them to operate different devices at different times Left and Right buttons The Left and Right buttons change function depending on the device the remote control is controlling Labels displayed above them on the touchscreen show their current function VCR is the current device Labels sh
45. o Record mode Tap the Mode button to display the Mode menu Then tap REC 3 Tap the macro you want to edit The contents of the macro appear on the display Tap a command to select it Add a delay Move the selected command up or down in the list Scroll to see more commands in this macro Delete the selected command CLOSE GED PLAY Editing macros 57 4 58 Edit the macro To move or delete a command Tap the command to select it then tap Delete or an arrow button To record more commands Go to the device controls and enter the commands When you return to the macro the new commands automatically appear at the end of the macro NOTE The Go command if any is always at the end of the macro list Add delays if needed Tap the Delay button to insert a new delay at the end of the macro Decrease or increase the length of the delay Delay Move the delay up in the command list CLOSE ED PLAY Use and to increase the length of the delay Use the arrow buttons to move the delay to the right place When you re done tap the Left button labeled CLOSE to close the macro and return to Use mode A message asks you if you want to save your changes Tap the Save Macro button to save your changes and return to Use mode Chapter 4 Creating Macros Organizing macros into groups You can organize your macros into groups to make them easier to find and use For example
46. o and later teach the button a new command the new command is executed when you play the macro THE TV GOES BLANK OR THE INPUT SOURCE CHANGES The items on the Device menu might be programmed to switch the input source For example choosing VCR from the Device menu or from a Home panel might tell the preamp to switch your TV s input to VCR if youre watching TV at the time you ll see the picture change For instructions on choosing a device without switching the input source see To switch devices without affecting the source on page 23 Problems using the remote control 67 THE REMOTE CONTROL WON T LEARN LABEL DELETE COMMANDS e Ifthe remote control buzzes and the word locked appears on the the remote control icon when you try to learn label or delete a command it means that the device s control panels have been locked to prevent changes You can t modify or delete the commands for the device e If the device is not locked and youre having trouble teaching the remote control a command see Troubleshooting on page 66 Or try resetting the remote control see To reset the remote control on page 71 e Keep in mind that a button that has no border can t learn a command or be deleted However you can relabel it as you would any other button and you can make it invisible in Use mode by deleting its label Programmabl treble bass Not programmable THE REMOTE CONTROL WON T SWITCH MODES e To ensure
47. om our website Please visit us at www pronto philips com to download your free copy today A ProntoEdit users manual will also be available on this website Service and support For service and support please contact Philips customer service at 888 486 6272 USA When you contact Philips customer service you will be asked for the technical information listed on the third panel of Setup To view this information In Use mode press and hold the icon for 2 seconds to enter Setup 2 Scroll A to the third Setup panel UPDATES AND NEW PRODUCTS For news about updates and new products please visit us on the World Wide Web at www philips com PHILIPS Lets make things bette nual Printed i 8622 405 00006
48. on the button becomes inactive As long as youre in Delete mode you can continue to delete other buttons 4 When you re done return to Use mode Tap HB to open the Mode menu and then tap USE NOTE Certain buttons on the display can t be deleted in particular any button without a border Can be deleted treble bass Can t be deleted Although you can t delete a borderless button you can hide it by removing its label Follow the instructions in To relabel a button on page 41 in Label mode use the Right button to delete the label When the label has been deleted the borderless button will not be visible in Use mode However it will be visible in Label mode To delete a device Device menu action or macro group You can delete devices and macro groups from the remote control For information about macro groups refer to Chapter 4 Creating Macros You can also delete an action such as a source switching command associated with an item on the Device menu To delete any of these Switch the remote control to Delete mode Tap the Mode button p to display the Mode menu Then tap DEL Deleting buttons and menu items Delete mode 47 2 Display the menu containing the item you want to delete If necessary scroll the menu until you see the item The label above the Left button changes to DEVICE if the Device menu is open or GROUP if the Macro menu is open The Right button changes to ACTION if th
49. on page 30 After you tap one of the available buttons the remote control returns to Use mode and your new device appears on the Device menu 6 Test the control panels for the new device If you need to teach new commands to the remote control refer to Learning commands from other remote controls Learn mode on page 30 Relabeling buttons and menu items Label mode You can label or relabel any of the following e Buttons on control panels e Items on the Device menu e Stored macros e Macro groups on the Macro menu e The Left and Right buttons The remote control offers a complete uppercase lowercase alphabet and numerous symbols to use in labeling buttons and menu items NOTE You cant relabel buttons on Home panels However you can relabel the items on the Device menu The changes you make to the Device menu are automatically reflected in Home To relabel a button Display the panel containing the button you want to relabel You can relabel buttons on control panels and macro panels You can also relabel the Left and Right buttons You can t relabel the buttons on Home panels their labels are determined by the commands on the Device menu 2 Switch the remote control to Label mode Tap the Mode button to display the Mode menu Then tap LABEL Relabeling buttons and menu items Label mode 4l 3 Tap the button you want to relabel The display changes to show a miniature keyboard Above the keyboard is th
50. onds the remote control has not learned the command successfully it buzzes and FAIL appears briefly on the display See Troubleshooting on page 33 8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 to program other Device menu items 9 When you re done return to Use mode to test the new commands Tap G to open the Mode menu and then tap USE CHOOSING A NEW DEVICE WITHOUT SWITCHING THE SOURCE On occasion you might want to send commands to a device without switching the source For example you might want to rewind the VCR while you re watching a DVD For instructions see To switch devices without affecting the source on page 23 Learning commands from other remote controls Learn mode 35 To program a template button 36 For adding new functions the remote control offers empty buttons to which you can assign a command and a label These template buttons are hidden from view during normal use they are visible only in Learn mode Some of them have labels because they are intended for a particular use however you can assign any command or label to any button on a control panel Some devices have entire panels of empty template buttons as well as some template buttons scattered among the active buttons A control panel in Use mode The same control panel in Learn mode Template buttons In addition to the template buttons Learn mode displays any buttons that were previously deleted from panels you can restore these buttons
51. oup is restored all of its macros are restored along with it This option is only available if a macro group has been deleted previously and the remote control has not erased its memory in order to free up space After you add the group the remote control returns to Use mode The new y group group appears on the Macro menu Optional Change the label of the new macro group Switch to Label mode and enter a label to appear on the macro button For instructions see To relabel an item on a menu on page 43 REARRANGING THE MACRO MENU You can change the order of the macro groups on the Macro menu For instructions refer to Rearranging items in menus Move mode on page 44 DELETING MACROS AND MACRO GROUPS You can delete a macro from a macro panel and you can delete a macro group from the Macro menu Deleting a macro group removes not just the group but all of the macros belonging to the group For instructions on removing macros and macro groups refer to Deleting buttons and menu items Delete mode on page 46 Chapter 4 Creating Macros Using macros To execute a macro e Tap the macro button The remote control icon indicates that commands are being sent It may take awhile for the macro to finish playing depending on the number of commands Be sure to keep the remote control aimed in the direction of your components until all the commands have been sent TIP Ifyou open the macro before runnin
52. ow current function of Left and Right buttons Functions can vary depending on device Left button Right button PHILIPS Touchscreen buttons Buttons on the touchscreen let you control particular devices You activate the buttons by tapping them with your finger Buttons and controls 15 WHICH BUTTONS CAN BE PROGRAMMED Direct access buttons Left and Right buttons and buttons on the touchscreen can all be programmed You can set the direct access and Left Right buttons to always perform the same function Or you can program them to perform different functions depending on the device For instructions see To program a button globally on page 37 Getting started To turn the display on Touch the screen with your finger then let go 16 This is called tapping the screen Gently tap anywhere on the touchscreen to N turn on the display NOTE There s no need to turn the remote control off The display shuts off automatically a few seconds after you stop using the remote control To change how long the display stays on see Chapter 5 Settings When the remote control is new it displays the first panel of Home From Home you can choose devices to control for more information see Home on page 18 If your dealer or installation technician has configured the remote control you might see a different screen when you turn on the display Chapter 2 Using the remote control To adju
53. ple VCR and VCR2 e Restore Deleted Device is for recovering devices you have deleted For more information refer to Restoring deleted buttons devices and macro groups on page 49 12 14am 07 52pm r Create New Device Restore Deleted Device Select device Tap the device you want to create to create Scroll to see x more devices In the Device menu tap the device you want to add Scroll the Device menu if necessary If the type of device you re adding isn t on the list add a similar device you can customize it later Or use the device called Other it includes a variety of generic buttons Tap a button to tell the remote control whether to assign RC codes to the new device For more information about RC codes refer to What are RC 5 and RC 6 codes on page 27 If you think your new device might understand RC 5 or RC 6 codes it s a good idea to include them in the new device If some commands are incorrect you can always teach the correct commands NOTE Ifyou choose not to copy the RC codes the control panels of the new device will not display any buttons The buttons are hidden because no commands are assigned to them However the buttons are visible in Learn Chapter 3 Customizing the remote control mode and you can easily teach them the correct commands For more information refer to Learning commands from other remote controls Learn mode
54. ple in the default configuration when any VCR panel is displayed the Left button is Stop and the Right button is Play You could also program the Channel buttons to change the channels on the VCR rather than the TV when VCR is the active device Before you program a direct access Left or Right button decide whether you want the new function to be available all the time or only when a certain device s control panels are displayed TIP You can also do a combination of global and per device programming For example you can set the Volume buttons to always operate the preamp except when Tuner is the active device The tuner specific functions will override the global functions when Tuner is the active device when any other device is active the Volume buttons will operate the preamp To program a button globally You assign a global function to a direct access or Left Right button by making sure Home is displayed before teaching the command to the button To program a button globally Switch to Home Programming the direct access and Left Right buttons 37 2 Complete steps 2 through 6 of the instructions in To program a button on the display soft button on page 31 Instead of pressing a button on the display press the button you want to program When you press a button in Learn mode the name of the button such as chan or left flashes on the display If you encounter problems refer to Troubleshooting on pa
55. r For example you must turn a device on before sending other commands to it Open the Macro menu and tap the name of the macro group to which you want to add the new macro Chapter 4 Creating Macros 3 Scroll to the macro panel where you want the new macro to appear You can add the macro to any macro panel that has space for a new button The macro can only be placed on a macro panel it can t be placed on a device control panel 01 16am From the Macro menu choose the macro group that the new macro will belong to Room for new macros on this panel NOTE At least one macro group must exist before you can create a macro If you need to create a macro group see Organizing macros into groups on page 59 4 Switch the remote control to Record mode Tap the Mode button to display the Mode menu Then tap FREG The label appears and empty macro buttons which were hidden in Use mode are now visible NOTE The REG button appears on the Mode menu only if the Macro tab is active that is if the Macro menu is open or if a macro panel is currently displayed If the Device tab is active HEARN will appear instead of REC and you wont be able to record a macro Recording macros 53 5 Tap the button to which you want to assign the new macro 54 Tap an empty button to start a new macro EV 01 02am gt Z Gl Existing macro example macro aa cD 1 5 NOTE
56. r device basis 38 Adding devices to your system Add mode 39 To addadevice 39 Relabeling buttons and menu items Label mode 41 To relabel a button 41 To relabel an item on a menu 43 Rearranging items in menus Move mode 44 To rearrange the items ina menu 44 Deleting buttons and menu items Delete mode 46 To delete a button or button action 46 To delete a device Device menu action or macro group 47 4 Creating Macros 50 Recording macros 52 To record a macro 52 To view the commands ina macro 57 Editing macros 57 To edit a previously recorded macro 57 Organizing macros into groups 59 To adda macro group 59 Using macros 61 To execute a macro 61 To stop a macro 61 5 Settings 62 To adjust settings 62 To exit Setup 65 6 Troubleshooting 66 Problems using the remote control 66 Problems using the recharging dock 69 Common questions 70 Additional procedures 71 To reset the remote control 71 To revert to the original configuration 72 To calibrate the touchscreen 72 Service and support 73 7 Specifications 74 8 Command Reference 75 Welcome Congratulations on purchasing the intelligent remote control The remote control is a universal learning remote control that combines flexibility with ease of use through an LCD touchscreen and an intuitive user interface The remote control and recharging dock COMPLETE CUSTOMIZATION You decide how you want the remote control to look You can add and remove
57. ress and hold the icon for 2 seconds to enter Setup Scroll to the second Setup panel Tap the Revert button The remote control asks you to confirm your choice Tap Revert to complete the process Tap Cancel to exit without reverting To calibrate the touchscreen 2 72 Calibrating gives the software important information about your unit s touchscreen The remote control is calibrated before it leaves the factory and under normal circumstances you shouldn t need to calibrate it yourself However if the remote control displays a message asking you to calibrate the touchscreen do the following When the remote control says Touch TOP LEFT corner use the tip of a blunt pencil to touch the upper left corner of the screen Touch the screen as close to the corner as possible You must use a pointed object not your finger However do not use a sharp object or the tip of pen this can damage the touchscreen After step I is successful repeat in the lower right corner of the screen NOTE You can calibrate at any time by going to the second Setup panel and tapping the Calibrate button You can cancel calibration by pressing the Left or Right button Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Specifications Specifications for the intelligent remote control Hardware Software Infrared IR Memory Batteries Battery life High resolution 320 x 240 liquid crystal display with contrast control Large to
58. rmation about care and use of the touchscreen You can also use the Device menu tap here to display it Tap name of component to display If you get lost you component s can always go Home Just tap control panels ZN M Tap to scroll to next panel for this component 15 NFo EDach A Fresh out of the box the remote control is set up to work with popular components made by Philips Marantz and certain other companies If someone has programmed the remote control for you it will operate all your components If not you need to teach it Teaching the remote control is easy Add components to the Device menu if necessary Then teach the remote control the commands for the components For instructions refer to the manual quickreference Sending eye The remote control icon IR transmitter Press and hold for 3 Send commands to devices seconds to go to Setup Home Scroll button Easy access to all Display previous components control panel Device menu Open a component s control panels Macro menu Execute stored lists of commands E Mode menu Customize the remote control see below 1 5 INFO Control panel Tap buttons to send commands to components Scroll button Display next control panel Scroll buttons Panel number Shows what panel Jaure on may appear on left Left and Right buttons Learning eye Activate the commands bottom of remote control shown immediately For learning
59. rol to the VCR control panels To switch devices without switching the source Open the Device menu Using the remote control to control your equipment 23 2 Press and hold either the Left or the Right button The icon turns around to show a back view of the remote control With Device menu open hold down the Left or Right button PHILIPS Back view of the remote control source won t be switched tap the device you want to operate The remote control displays a control panel for the device without switching the input source 3 Still holding down the Left button or Right button tap the device you want to operate You might need to scroll up WW or down ato find the device you want When you choose a device the icon turns back around and the remote control displays a control panel for the device you want to operate Now you can send commands to the device without disrupting the video or audio feed to your monitor or speakers NOTE When you choose a device from Home the input source is always switched if the button is programmed to switch the source To switch devices without switching the source you must use the Device menu 24 Chapter 2 Using the remote control CHAPTER 3 Customizing the remote control The remote control is preprogrammed to work with popular Philips and Marantz components The remote control may also operate equipment made by other manufacturers if the equipment
60. s 32 Chapter 3 Customizing the remote control TROUBLESHOOTING If the remote control fails to learn a function on the first try e Try again Sometimes the second attempt works e Keep both remotes stable by placing them on a flat surface e Make sure the source remote is pointed at the learning eye the small hole at the ower end of the case e Make sure the source remote is directly in line not at an angle e Make sure the source remote s batteries aren t low e Avoid programming the remote control under bright fluorescent light It can interfere with the infrared signals e If all else fails try resetting the remote control See To reset the remote control on page 96 NOTE Certain buttons on the display cant be programmed in particular any button without a border A borderless button has no function it serves as a label for the buttons around it Programmabl treble bass Not programmable IMPORTANT Ifthe source remote the remote from which the remote control is learning operates more than one kind of device be sure it s in the correct mode when teaching its commands For example if the source remote operates both your TV and VCR and you want to teach the remote control to operate your TV be sure the source remote is in TV mode when sending commands to the remote control TIP To avoid sending signals to nearby equipment while programming the remote control fold a stiff sheet of paper and place
61. st the display Turn the contrast dial on the left side of the remote control To turn on the backlight Press the backlight button on the left side of the remote control Pressing the backlight button also turns on the display if it is not already on The backlight shuts off automatically after a few seconds to save power To keep the backlight on hold the backlight button down In low light conditions the remote control switches the backlight on automatically whenever you tap the touchscreen You can adjust the sensitivity of the remote control s light sensor and the length of time the backlight stays on For instructions see Chapter 5 Settings BE KIND TO YOUR LCD TOUCHSCREEN Take the following precautions when using the remote control Tap the LCD touchscreen gently Never use force Do not use a pen or any sharp object to tap the screen you might damage the surface If you like you can use a blunt object such as a pencil eraser or the cap of a pen Keep the touchscreen dry Wipe off any spills immediately The remote control is not waterproof never immerse it in liquid Dont expose the remote control to extreme temperatures Keep it away from heat sources Avoid dropping the remote control Dont drop anything on the touchscreen it s made of glass Clean the LCD touchscreen with a soft cloth If needed dampen the cloth slightly before cleaning Never use abrasives or cleaning solutions Getting
62. started 17 Using the remote control to control your equipment NOTE The remote control is preprogrammed to work with popular components made by Philips Marantz and certain other companies If the remote control doesn t operate your components you will need to teach it for instructions see Learning commands from other remote controls Learn mode on page 30 However if a dealer or installer has programmed the remote control for you it should operate all your components Home 18 When you first tap the touchscreen Home is diplayed Here you ll find a button for each of the devices that the remote control is set up to operate Tap one of the buttons to choose a device Tap a device the remote control displays a control panel for the device 07 32pm mE e o 0e cD 178 sto dEr ZA NOTE If your components are connected to a preamplifier receiver or similar device choosing a device from Home may automatically switch the input source to the chosen device You can control this behavior for more information see To program an item on the Device menu on page 34 GOING BACK HOME The purpose of Home is to make navigating easy The device buttons in Home are set up for you automatically when you add devices to your system or remove them You can go back home at any time by pressing the Home button D Chapter 2 Using the remote control NOTE Another feature of
63. t effect on the current device the button might have been programmed in Home If so the command learned in Home will have same effect at all times However you can override the global default display a particular device s control panels before teaching the buttons the commands you want them to have for that device For more information see Io program a button globally on page 37 A large finger area can activate neighboring buttons Try using the tip of your finger or your fingernail when tapping the buttons on the display You can also use a pencil eraser or a capped pen Dont press hard you can damage the display MACROS DON T WORK Make sure the remote control s sending eye is pointed toward the devices for the entire time the macro is running Try inserting delays between commands see Editing macros on page 57 The macro might include one or more inactive buttons buttons that dont have commands assigned to them Inactive buttons are visible in Record mode and can be recorded as part of a macro but they won t have any effect when you execute the macro because there are no commands assigned to them It s best to teach the remote control all of the commands it needs to control your devices before you record macros One or more of the buttons that the macro refers to might have been reprogrammed A macro doesn actually store commands it just refers to a series of buttons if you include a button in a macr
64. ttons You can even navigate to different panels and devices 6 When you re done return to Use mode Tap MHJ to open the Mode menu and then tap USE To relabel an item on a menu Switch the remote control to Label mode Tap the Mode button to display the Mode menu Then tap LABEL 2 Display the menu containing the item you want to relabel 3 If necessary scroll the menu to display the item Even if the item you want to relabel is the currently active device you must scroll and select it from the Device menu You can select it even though it appears gray in the menu Relabeling buttons and menu items Label mode 43 4 Press and hold either the Left or the Right button While holding down the Left or Right button tap the menu item you want to relabel 5 Edit the label For details refer to step 4 of To relabel a button on page 41 6 Tap Enter to save your changes and go back to Label mode As long as youre in Label mode you can continue to relabel other menu items and buttons 7 When you re done return to Use mode Tap MHJ to open the Mode menu and then tap USE Rearranging items in menus Move mode You can change the order of the items in the Device menu or the Macro menu NOTE When you change the order of devices in the Device menu the new order is automatically reflected on the Home panels To rearrange the items in a menu Depending on which menu you want to change do one of the fol
65. uchscreen Seven programmable direct access buttons Backlighting for LCD and direct access buttons Light sensor with adjustable sensitivity Built in RC 5 and RC 6 codes Infrared sending and learning eyes 3 wire RS232 serial port connector for future expandability Dynamic animated interface Editable macros up to 255 commands per macro Total number of devices and macros limited only by memory Operating distance 10 meters 33 feet Learning frequency up 56 KHz Learning distance 2 5cm 1 in up to 30 cm 1 ft 1 MB non volatile flash memory retains commands when batteries aren t present 512K SRAM 4 AA 1 5V batteries or one 4 8V rechargeable battery pack Approximately 6 months with typical use Specifications 73 74 Power Automatic on off no power switch management Dimensions 138 mm X 92 mm X 38 mm 5 4 in X 3 6 in X 1 5 in Operating 0 C to 50 C temperature 32 F to 122 F Accessories The remote control recharge package NiMH 4 8V rechargeable battery pack Recharging dock 110 220V to 12V power adapter RS232 cable for PC connection NOTE The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice Specifications CHAPTER 8 Command Reference This chapter describes the controls for the remote control s built in devices One kind of devices is included with the remote control e Devices that appear on the Device menu NOTE This chapter describes the default setup
66. ur device s remote and tap it once Don t hold it down simply tap it to make it flash Immediately press and hold the corresponding button on the device s remote control First tap the button on the remote control then immediately press and hold the corresponding button on the source remote When the remote control learns the command OK flashes briefly on the display At this point you can let go of the button you pressed on the source remote The remote control beeps and then returns to Learn mode If after a few seconds the remote control has not learned the command successfully it buzzes and FAIL appears briefly on the display See Troubleshooting on page 33 TIP You can use this same method to program the Mute Volume Channel Left and Right buttons see the next sections for special instructions 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to program other buttons As long as youre in Learn mode you can continue to program other soft buttons You can even use the scroll buttons to navigate to different panels If you let the remote control sit idle in Learn mode for five minutes it will automatically exit Learn mode and return to the panel that was displayed before you entered Learn mode NOTE You can test your commands in Learn mode you must first return to Use mode 7 When you re done return to Use mode Tap Ziq to open the Mode menu and then tap USE Now your e ready to use the new command
67. ute a macro you open the Macro menu choose the group to which the macro belongs and then tap the name of the macro The remote control automatically sends the commands to your components in sequence Macro menu 01 13am To execute a macro Just tap it The remote control sends the commands in sequence A macro 5 Recording macros To 52 Here are some things to keep in mind about recording macros e You can include any of the following buttons in your macro Mute Channel Up and Down Volume Up and Down Left Right any item in the Device menu or any button on a control panel e You can send commands to as many different devices as you like e You can include up to 255 commands in a macro e As the last step in a macro you can display a specific device s control panels e You can insert delays e You can go back and edit any macro at any time IMPORTANT In Record mode all buttons are visible even inactive buttons those that dont have commands assigned to them An inactive button can be recorded as part of a macro but the button wont have any effect when you execute the macro because there is no command assigned to it For this reason it s best to teach the remote control all of the commands it needs to control your devices before you record macros record a macro Decide what commands you want the macro to execute Note whether any commands need to be executed in a particular orde
68. ve it Problems using the recharging dock 69 Common questions 70 CAN I PROGRAM A BUTTON TO EXECUTE MORE THAN ONE COMMAND No but you can create a macro to execute a sequence of commands For instructions see Chapter 4 Creating Macros HOW DO I PROGRAM SOURCE SWIT CHING Refer to the instructions in To program an item on the Device menu on page 34 WHY CAN T I LEARN LABEL DELETE BUTTON ON HOME PANELS Home is designed to make it easy to navigate among devices no matter what mode youre in The commands in home are set up automatically when you make changes to the Device menu for instructions on adding removing relabeling and programming items on the Device menu see Chapter 3 Customizing the remote control Although you can t program the device buttons in Home you can program the direct access and Left Right buttons The commands you assign to these buttons in Home become global default For instructions see To program a button globally on page 37 HOW DO I PROGRAM MY RECEIVER COMMANDS There is no separate device template for receiver However if you have an A V receiver you can use the Preamp device template For an audio receiver use the Tuner device template For an overview of commands in each template refer to Chapter 8 Command Reference Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Additional procedures To reset the remote control The remote control s reset button is accessi
69. y compartment Using the recharging dock lI Recharging dock 12 Notches Orient the battery pack SEES as shown The label should face outward and the plastic tabs on the battery pack should be aligned with the notches in the sides of the battery compartment Insert the battery pack You will need to press firmly When you re done slide the battery cover back on You re ready to charge up the battery When you insert the battery pack the remote control starts up automatically and the word remote control appears on the display After a few seconds the remote control beeps twice to indicate that it has finished starting up Now youre ready to charge up the battery Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet and connect it to the recharging dock ee Power adapter Chapter Batteries Place the remote control on the recharging dock You can use the remote control while it s being recharged The battery will not run down Light is on while battery is charging The light on the front of the recharging dock turns off when the batteries are fully charged The charging time is 2 to 3 hours depending on the condition of the battery pack It s a good idea to place the remote control on the recharging dock when youre not using it When the battery is running low the Low Battery icon Ch blinks at the center top of the display The remote co

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