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In Reply to: using laptop as remote control posted by Ed on January 06, 2002 at 20:19:27:
We have a very complex system here (detailed in inmate systems) which is controlled by a PRONTO + a garage 4 channel remote (for items lacking remote power on/off facilities).The Philips PRONTO replaces 10 remotes in our system + has macro facilities so it can operate a chain of devices - e.g. switch preamp to tuner, turn tuner on, tune to required station. In this example you can label the stations with names rather than freqencies.
The programming of the PRONTO is done by computer. The sites you might like to examine are -
PRONTO: http://www.pronto.philips.com/English.pdf (the users manual - an Acrobat file)
PRONTO USERS BOARD: http://www.prontoedit.com/
Do a search on Google for "Philips Prnoto" and you can find heaps of reviews.
We have had ours for 2 years now but I must be honest and confess it took awhile to master the macros and program it efficiently. It requires patience and, as with a lot of computer software, a learning curve is involved. But do not let this put you off it. The final result is very satisfying and you will need your notebook to do it all.
Beware of used units which have been dropped as this can cause mal function. I have dropped ours several times with no drama as it fell on carpet but have read of a few other tragedies - all on the Pronto users board.
Hope this helps
John
Peace at AA
Follow Ups:
Thanks for the idea, but not having any use of my hands (or arms), I can’t physically manipulate the control. With the help of different adaptive devices, I can operate the computer and thought
if it could be configured to send the appropriate signals through its infrared port, I could use it as a remote.Ed
Hi EdI guess you are on the right track and this should be possible. Have you tried doing a search with Google? This might give you a lead. If not yet available you might be able to interest someone in going this as a commercial proposition. There are a lot of notebooks out there and these have much more power that the PRONTO so there seems no reason why this could not be done.
Good luck
John
The best site for Pronto help is www.remotecentral.com.Without their help I still would not know how to program my unit. Pay close attention to their FAQ,and be sure to download their Marantz 5000 setup version 2 manual.Most of it applies to the Pronto and is much easier to understand.
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Peace at AA
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