Pronto-Pro - by Kim Aubry
Written: Oct 04 '02
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Pros: Endless Macros, Fully Programmable, Back-lit, Color!
Cons: A bit bulky but you'll get used to it.
The Bottom Line: Buy this remote. It will solve your multiple remote problem while allowing you to program it just as you would like. IT's the best remote control out there!
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| kimbybean's Full Review: Philips TSU6000 LCD Touchscreen Remote Control |
This is by far the best remote I have used in my entire life. It is fully programmable, and fully learning. There are also timers you can set. The available number of macros is only limited to available memory which is 8 megabytes- plenty. (So far, I have only used about 2 MB of memory and there is much room for expansion) You can program this remote through your PC using the Pronto Edit software which came with the remote or use the preprogrammed software. You would have to teach it your remote codes. It also comes with hundreds of codes for use. Device/button codes can also be entered using the software and hex code associated with the function. Many of the codes are also available from other users at various Internet sites. After you program the remote to your satisfaction using your PC, you then upload it to the Pronto via a serial cable. You an also send the file from the Pronto, back to your PC for additional editing/tweaking, or adding new devices. I have a home theater with 16 devices. I have programmed the Pronto to turn on only the devices I want to use at any given time - IE Satellite, or DVD etc (with the touch of one button) with macros to switch to the appropriate inputs on all devices. Again, this is with the touch of one button. Turning things off work the same way, as does switching to a new device such as satellite to DVD. I have also created a "surf" section for satellite TV and have added all of the channel logos to the screens. Pushing one button will perform a macro such as tuning to HBO = "5,0,1, enter" - You can find my file at RemoteCentral.com. The quality of this remote control is like no other remote that I have seen or used. It has a backlit color screen and pickup sensor which turns it on. Or, you can disable this function if you'd like. My remote came with a desktop charger. When not in use, the remote is on the charger.
There are also 9 programmable hard keys which can serve as a different function from device to device. 5 of the hard keys default to mute, channel up/down, volume up/down, however you can reprogram them for another use. I use the channel up key on my DVD device panel to send a continuous signal (holding down a key) to switch to progressive scan on the DVD player. Since you cannot use the programmed soft buttons on the screen to send a continuous signal. This function is not too common on most remotes, but i
Strengths:
Color, backlit screen, Fully programmable. Endless macros that are limited only by the available memory in this unit. Each Macro can perform well over 200 keystrokes with the touch of one button. 2-way communication between the remote and your PC (upload and download the file back and forth).
Weaknesses:
It is a bit bulky, and I do mean a bit. You will get used to it and learn the best way to hold it. The bulk is well worth it. Most people will say price, But I won't. I mean come on, you get what you pay for. If you want quality, you will pay.
Similar Products Used:
Many "so called" universal programmable remotes.
Recommended:
Yes
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