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. ProntoNEO is set up by default to operate with Philips and compatible devices. When you have other brands, you simply define the brands of your devices when you use ProntoNEO for the first time. See ‘Defining the Brands of Your Devices’ on p. 15 for more details. ProntoNEO can also learn IR codes from your existing remote controls. ProntoNEO can receive and store the IR codes by means of its learning eye. See ‘Learning Commands’ on p. 18 for more details. Recording macros is another feature of the ProntoNEO. If you wish to assign a sequence of commands to a single button, you can record a macro. See ‘Recording Macros’ on p. 20 for more details. With the NEOedit software for PC you can create your own screens and define a personal look. NEOedit’s on line help system will guide you through the process. In the future NEOedit will also allow you to upgrade your ProntoNEO. You can find NEOedit on the included CD-ROM and on the Philips website See ‘NEOedit’ on p. 25 for more details. User Manual 2 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. ProntoNEO beeps twice to indicate that it has started up successfully. User Manual 3 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. • The hard buttons located at the bottom of the ProntoNEO are Volume Up/Down, Channel Up/Down, Menu, Mute and Function. • The hard buttons located on the left side of the ProntoNEO are the Backlight button and the Page Up/Down buttons. Sending LED Learning eye Serial port for communicating with a PC Backlight button to activate the display Page Up button Page Down button LCD touch screen Soft buttons Device button to go to the Device Overview Hard buttons Mode button to switch to another mode 2 context specific buttons User Manual 4 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. User Manual 5 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. Fig 1: Device Overview Turning on the Display and the Backlight ProntoNEO’s display can be activated in two different ways: Tap the touch screen gently with your finger or a blunt, soft object like a pencil eraser. The display is activated. Press the Backlight button on the left side of the ProntoNEO. The display and the backlight are activated. If the LCD touch screen stays blank or becomes black when turning on the display, read the next section ‘Changing the LCD Contrast’ to adjust the contrast of the LCD touch screen. Note ProntoNEO has a timeout feature: the LCD touch screen and the backlight automatically turn off to save power. See ‘Adjusting the Settings’ on p. 11 to adjust the timeout for the LCD and the backlight. User Manual 6 Using ProntoNEO User Manual 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. 3 Release the Backlight button when the contrast is satisfactory. The LCD contrast can be adjusted 16 levels. Note To adjust the contrast multiple levels...