ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 1 Table of Contents Taking a First Look The Batteries The Appliance The Touch Screen 2 3 4 5 Using ProntoNEO Activating the ProntoNEO Operating Devices Working with Modes Adjusting the Settings Defining the Brands of Your Devices Learning Commands Recording Macros 6 6 8 10 11 15 18 21 NEOedit 25 Maintaining ProntoNEO Important Notices Cleaning ProntoNEO 27 27 27 FAQ 28 Troubleshooting General Problems Programming Problems 29 29 30 Specifications 31 Table of
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 2 Taking a First Look ProntoNEO is an Intelligent Remote Control that can be used for virtually all audio and video devices that understand infrared (IR) remote control signals. Its easy-to-use LCD touch screen and its intuitive interface make it a perfect remote control for every user. In the memory of ProntoNEO, IR codes are stored to activate different brands for all kinds of video and audio devices.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 3 Taking a First Look The Batteries When you use ProntoNEO for the first time, you have to install the batteries. The ProntoNEO requires 3 AA-batteries (3 x 1,5 V) to function. You can use either primary or rechargeable batteries. 1 Remove the battery cover by pressing and sliding. 2 Place the batteries in the battery compartment. 3 Place the battery cover back on. After a few seconds, ProntoNEO starts up automatically and an Introduction screen appears.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 4 Taking a First Look The Appliance On the ProntoNEO you can perform numerous actions by means of soft and hard buttons. • Soft buttons are the buttons you can tap on the LCD touch screen. • Hard buttons are the buttons located below and on the left side of the LCD touch screen. • The 4 hard buttons just below the touch screen are the Mode button, 2 context specific buttons and the Device button. Their label is displayed at the bottom of the touch screen.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 5 Taking a First Look The Touch Screen The LCD touch screen is divided into different sections: Here the date and time are displayed when you are operating your devices. In this area you can see: · the page number; · the device you are operating; · the battery level indicator. With these soft buttons you operate your device. These are the labels of the 4 hard buttons below the touch screen.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 6 Using ProntoNEO Activating the ProntoNEO When the ProntoNEO is switched on for the first time or when it is reset, the Introduction screen appears for a few seconds. The ProntoNEO then automatically switches to the Device Overview that displays all available devices on your ProntoNEO. You can return to this Device Overview from within other screens by pressing the Device button. See ‘Activating the Device Overview’ on p. 8 for more details.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 7 Using ProntoNEO Changing the LCD Contrast To adjust the LCD contrast on the touch screen: 1 Press and hold the Backlight button. The screen lights up. 2 While still holding the Backlight button, press the Page Up button once to increase the LCD contrast one level. The LCD contrast is adjusted one level up. –or– Press the Page Down button once to decrease the LCD contrast one level. The LCD contrast is adjusted one level down.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 8 Using ProntoNEO The Battery Status The battery icon indicates the status of your batteries. When the battery status is low, the Low Battery icon appears at the top of the touch screen. You can still operate your devices, but you cannot adjust the settings, define brands, learn commands or record macros anymore. When you try to perform these actions, a message screen appears. Replace the batteries to make the ProntoNEO fully functional again. See ‘The Batteries’ on p.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 9 Using ProntoNEO Selecting a Device on the Device Overview Tap the soft button of the device you want to operate. The first page of the selected device appears. See ‘Using the Page Up and Page Down Buttons’ on p. 10 to go to another page of the device. You operate devices using the buttons on your ProntoNEO: • Soft buttons (touch screen buttons); • Hard buttons.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 10 Using ProntoNEO Using the Page Up and Page Down Buttons The controls to operate your devices are mostly located on different pages. You can scroll through these pages using the Page Up and Page Down buttons on the left side of the touch screen. The page number on the left of the touch screen indicates the active page number and the total number of screens, for example 1/6. Using the Backlight Button Use the Backlight button to activate ProntoNEO’s display and backlight.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 11 Using ProntoNEO Note You have to press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds to prevent accidental changes. 3 Select the desired mode from the Mode screen. Note When you switch to another mode from the Device Overview, you cannot choose the Brand mode, Learn mode and Macro mode. To switch to these modes you first have to go to the specific device you want to customize. Adjusting the Settings The ProntoNEO settings can be adjusted in the Setup mode.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 12 Using ProntoNEO Adjust the LCD Timeout The LCD timeout indicates how long the LCD touch screen stays active before it turns off. The LCD will only time out when you don’t touch any buttons. You can set the timeout between 1 second and 120 seconds. Press ‘+’ to increase or ‘-’ to decrease the time the LCD stays active. Tap ‘+’ or ‘-’ once to adjust the timeout 1 second up or down. Press and hold ‘+’ or ‘-’ to adjust the timeout per 10 seconds up or down.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 13 Using ProntoNEO Change the Beep volume The beep volume setting adjusts or turns off the volume of all button and system beeps on the ProntoNEO. The beep volume levels are mute, soft, medium and loud. Press ‘+’ to increase or ‘-’ to decrease the beep volume. Second Setup Page On the second setup page you can adjust: • the date; • the time. Adjust the Date You can set the year, the month and the day in the date settings.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 14 Using ProntoNEO Third Setup Page ProntoNEO Information This page contains information that may be important to the dealer in case of a defect. The following information is displayed on this screen: • Free memory (in percentage), which gives you an indication on how much memory is left to (further) customize the ProntoNEO; • Boot version; • Application version; • Configuration file. Revert Warning When you revert the ProntoNEO, all customization is lost permanently.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 15 Using ProntoNEO Defining the Brands of Your Devices Like other remote controls ProntoNEO uses infrared (IR) codes to activate devices. The ProntoNEO is set by default to operate Philips devices. If the brand of your devices is Philips (or compatible with), you do not have to define the brands of your devices. Note Not every Philips device (TV, VCR, CD, …) uses the same IR codes.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 16 Using ProntoNEO 5 Tap Next to define the code set of your device. The code set screen appears. When the brand is already defined like in the default configuration, the code set is displayed. –or– Press Cancel to exit Brand mode. 6 Enter the code set from the ‘Table of Brands’ from p. 32 onwards. Note To delete a number, tap on the LCD touch screen. In the Table of Brands the brands are ordered alphabetically per device.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 17 Using ProntoNEO If you entered an incorrect code set, you hear an error beep. A message screen appears. 1 Press OK. ProntoNEO returns to the code set screen where the incorrect code set is displayed. 2 Look up the correct code set and repeat instructions 6 and 7.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 18 Using ProntoNEO Learning Commands If an IR code or a brand is not in the database, you can program ProntoNEO commands by transmitting IR signals from your existing remote controls to ProntoNEO’s learning eye. To do this, place ProntoNEO and the device’s remote control on a flat surface, 1 to 4 inches (2 to 10 cm) apart. 1 to 4 inches (2 to 10 cm) To learn commands from other remote controls, ProntoNEO has to be in Learn mode.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 19 Using ProntoNEO 4 Tap Learn on the Mode screen. ProntoNEO is now in Learn Mode. ‘Learn’ and the label of the selected device appear at the top of the touch screen. 5 Use, if necessary, the Page Up or Page Down button to go to the next button you want to learn. 6 Press the soft or hard button you want to learn on the ProntoNEO. The Learn label changes to Learning, which means ProntoNEO is ready to receive commands from an existing remote control.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 20 Using ProntoNEO When the ProntoNEO does not receive an IR code in 5 seconds: • You will hear an error beep; • The label changes from Learning to Failed. The Learn sequence has failed. • ProntoNEO will return to Learn mode. Return to step 5 of the Learn sequence to relearn the button. Tip You do not have to wait for the OK or Failed to disappear. If you press another button (soft or hard button), the ProntoNEO Learn sequence immediately goes back to step 5.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 21 Using ProntoNEO Recording Macros A macro allows you to send a sequence of commands using one single button. You can for instance, switch on your TV, turn to a movie channel and prepare your VCR for recording by rewinding the videotape. All this can be done be pressing a single button on your ProntoNEO. To record macros, ProntoNEO has to be in Macro mode. 1 Set the ProntoNEO in Use Mode. See ‘Working with Modes’ on p. 10. 2 Select the device, e.g.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 22 Using ProntoNEO 6 Tap the soft or hard button you want to select as a macro. A message screen appears. 7 Tap Start. The Device Overview appears with the ‘Recording’ label at the top of the screen. The buttons you tap on this screen will not be recorded. From the Device Overview you can go to the different devices or you can press the Extra hard button to go to the Extra screen with delays and beeps. 8 Tap the button of the device you want to go to.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 23 Using ProntoNEO 9 Tap the soft or hard buttons with the commands you want to record. 10 Press the Page Up and Page Down buttons to go to different screens of the same device. –or– Press the Device button to go to the Device Overview again. 11 To add delays and beeps to the macro, press the Extra hard button on the Device Overview. The Extra screen appears. 1 To add a delay, tap one of the Delay buttons.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 24 Using ProntoNEO 13 Press OK to save the macro and return to the Mode screen. The existing command of the selected button is replaced by the macro. –or– Press Cancel to return to the Mode screen without saving the macro. The button retains its previous command. 14 Set the ProntoNEO in Use mode to test the recorded macro.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 25 NEOedit If you want to personalize your ProntoNEO even more beyond its standard programming features, NEOedit is the tool for you to use. NEOedit is the ProntoNEO’s companion software that you find on the included CD-ROM. You can find more information and updates of the software on http://www.pronto.philips.com. NEOedit is the visual editor for creating and configuring ProntoNEO Configuration Files (NCF) on your computer.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 26 NEOedit Minimum System Requirements • • • • • • PC with a Pentium 166 MHz or higher Windows 95/98/ME/XP or NT 4.0/2000 32 MB of RAM 16 MB of free hard disk space Free serial port CD-ROM player Installing NEOedit from the CD-ROM 1 Place the NEOedit CD-ROM in your computer. NEOedit setup will start up automatically. If not, you can install NEOedit by double-clicking the NEOeditSetup.exe file on the CD-ROM.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 27 Maintaining ProntoNEO Important Notices Take care not to scratch the touch screen Use your finger to tap the LCD touch screen or use plastic-tipped pens intended for use with touch screens. Never use an actual pen, pencil or other sharp object on the LCD touch screen. Protect ProntoNEO from extreme temperatures Keep ProntoNEO away from heaters and other heat sources. ProntoNEO is not waterproof ProntoNEO should not be exposed to rain or moisture.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 28 FAQ How do I reset the ProntoNEO? Under normal circumstances, you will never have to reset the ProntoNEO. However, on rare occasions, if the ProntoNEO’s touch screen freezes or if you notice unusual behavior, you need to perform a reset to get the ProntoNEO running again. All customized commands and devices are retained. 1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the ProntoNEO. You will see the Reset button in the battery compartment.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 29 Troubleshooting General Problems The display stays blank or becomes black • Make sure the batteries are properly installed. See “The Batteries” on page 3. • Press the Backlight button to make sure ProntoNEO and the backlight are turned on. See ‘Turning on the Display and the Backlight’ on p. 6. • Adjust the contrast using the Backlight button and the Page Up or Page Down buttons on the left side of ProntoNEO. See ‘Changing the LCD Contrast’ on p. 7.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 30 Troubleshooting ProntoNEO is not recognized by the NEOedit software • Make sure the serial cable is properly connected. See ‘NEOedit’ on p. 25. • Disconnect other equipment connected to the serial ports, e.g. PDA’s. • Plug the serial cable in another serial port. • Try to connect multiple times. Programming Problems Buttons are not sending the correct commands • Check if you have defined the correct brands for your devices.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 31 Specifications The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice. Display Monochrome touch screen LCD with 4 gray levels and digital contrast control.
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 32 Table of Brands PreAmp Carver Curtis Mathes GE JVC Linn Magnavox Marantz Optimus Philips Pioneer Polk Audio RCA Realistic Sony Soundesign Victor Wards Yamaha 0296 0327 0105 0358 0296 0296 0296 0422, 0327 0296 0327 0296 0327 0422 0716, 0247 0105 0358 0105 0381 Cable ABC 0030, 0034, 0035 Allegro 0180, 0342 Americast 0926 Archer 0180, 0824 Bell South 0926 Century 0180 Citizen 0180, 0342 Comtronics 0067 Contec 0046 Emerson 0824 Everquest 0042, 0067 Focus 0427 Garrard 0180
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 33 Table of Brands Linn MCS MTC Magnavox Marantz Mission NSM Nikko Onkyo Optimus 0184 0056 0447 0184, 0332 0184, 0653, 0056, 0207 0184 0184 0201 0128, 0895 0059, 0495, 0447, 0206, 0464, 0332, 1090, 0027, 0064, 0172 Panasonic 0056, 0330 Parasound 0447 Philips 0184, 0653 Pioneer 0059, 0495, 0271, 0332, 1089, 1090 Polk Audio 0184 Proton 0184 QED 0184 Quasar 0056 RCA 0080, 0059, 0495, 0332, 1089, 0206, 0791 Realistic 0206, 0207, 0447 Rotel 0184, 0447 SAE 0184 Sansui 0184, 033
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 34 Table of Brands Panasonic Penney Philips Pioneer Proscan Quasar RCA Realistic Sansui Sharp Sherwood Sony Sunfire Teac Technics Thorens Victor Yamaha Yorx 0066, 1545 0222 1116, 1216, 1296, 0418 0177, 0558, 1050 1281 0066 1281, 0558, 1050 0222 1116 0213 0529 1185, 1085, 1285 1340 0490 0066, 1335, 1545, 1336 1216 0101 0203, 0213, 1203 0222 DBS (Sattelite) AlphaStar 0799 Echostar 1032, 0802 Expressvu 0802 GE 0593 General Instrument 0388, 0896, 0654 HTS 0802 Hitachi 0846 H
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 35 Table of Brands Hallmark 0205 Harley Davidson 0206 Harman/Kardon 0081 Harvard 0207 Hitachi 0172, 0083, 0043 Infinity 0081 Inteq 0044 JBL 0081 JCB 0027 JVC 0080 KEC 0207 KTV 0207, 0057 Kenwood 0057, 0046 Konka 0734, 0659, 0655, 0665, 0730 LG 0083 LXI 0181, 0074, 0081, 0183, 0205, 0774 Logik 0043 Luxman 0083 MGA 0177, 0046, 0057, 0205 MTC 0087, 0057, 0046, 0083 Magnavox 0081, 0057, 0206, 1281 Majestic 0043 Marantz 0081, 0057 Matsushita 0277 Megatron 0172, 0205 Memorex 020
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 36 Table of Brands Wards 0081, 0205, 0043, 0046, 0048, 0057, 0083, 0206 White Westinghouse 0651, 0650, 0490 Yamaha 0046, 0057 Zenith 0044, 0651, 0043, 0119, 0490 VCR Admiral 0075, 0236 Adventura 0027 Aiko 0305 Aiwa 0027, 0064 Akai 0068 America Action 0305 American High 0062 Asha 0267 Audiovox 0064 Beaumark 0267 Bell & Howell 0131 Broksonic 0148, 0211, 0029, 0236, 0506 CCE 0099, 0305 Calix 0064 Canon 0062 Carver 0108 Cineral 0305 Citizen 0305, 0064 Colt 0099 Craig 0064, 0
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 37 Table of Brands RCA 0087, 0176, 0069, 0062, 0075, 0267, 0787 Radio Shack 0027 Radix 0064 Randex 0064 Realistic 0027, 0131, 0074, 0075, 0064, 0062 ReplayTV 0641, 0643 Runco 0066 STS 0069 Samsung 0072, 0267 Sanky 0066, 0075 Sansui 0068, 0506, 0027, 0094, 0236, 0298 Sanyo 0074, 0131, 0267 Scott 0211, 0148, 0070, 0072 Sears 0064, 0069, 0027, 0062, 0074, 0131 Semp 0072 Sharp 0075 Shintom 0099 Shogun 0267 Singer 0099 Sony 0059, 0027, 0062, 0663 Sylvania 0062, 0108, 0027, 007
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 38 Index A activating a device, 8 Device Overview, 8 ProntoNEO, 6 adjusting backlight timeout, 12 beep volume, 13 date, 13 LCD contrast, 7 LCD timeout, 12 settings, 11 time, 13 B backlight switching off, 6 timeout, 12 turning on, 6 Backlight button, 4, 6, 10 batteries, 3 installing, 3 status, 8 battery cover, 3 beep confirmation beep, 16, 19 error beep, 17, 20 two beeps, 3 volume, 13 Brand mode, 15 brands defining, 15 table, 32 buttons backlight, 4, 6, 10 beep, 23 delay, 2
ProNeo 01-08-2001 14:40 Pagina 39 Index L LCD contrast, 7 timeout, 12 Learn mode, 18 learning commands from existing remote controls, 18 distance, 18 eye, 4, 18 M Macro mode, 21 maintaining ProntoNEO, 27 mode, 10 Brand mode, 15 Learn mode, 18 Macro mode, 21 Setup mode, 11 Use mode, 10 Mode button, 4, 10 N NCF.
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