Philips Ultimate FAQ on Configuration and ProntoEdit for Universal Remotes

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Unofficial Philips Pronto & Marantz RC5000 FAQ

Section B6: Working With ProntoEdit:

Managing CCF Files

B6−01 What are CCF files?

CCF files are used with the ProntoEdit and RC5000 Setup packages. They include a full configuration for the remote control, including layout, IR codes, macros, graphics and more. These can be shared between all Pronto and RC5000 users running the most recent software and firmware.

B6−02 What does 'CCF' stand for?

It stands for 'Cabernet Configuration File'. 'Cabernet' was the original codename for the Pronto while it was in development. When it was renamed the 'Pronto', the CCF file extension stuck.

B6−03 How can I get rid of the "+" symbol before device names?

This tip applies only to ProntoEdit v2.0 or newer:

As described in the previous question, the "+" symbol indicates that the device "needs programming" on TSU2000 and TSU6000 models. That results in the remote requesting a preset code for each device the first time it is selected during normal operation. Unfortunately, this setting resets each time your file is downloaded. What's more, each new device added in ProntoEdit 2.0 employs this "feature".

To correct this problem:

1.Make sure that "Developer Mode" is enabled (download Pronto.ini Workshop from the file area to make this configuration change).

2.In ProntoEdit, right−click over each device name and unselect the "needs programming" option.

B6−04 What do the short letter designations ([C], [D] etc.) mean?

Here is a complete list of what functions each letter code references:

[A]is an alias to a device's action list.

[B]is an alias to another LCD button.

[C]is learned/hex code for infrared signals (command).

[D]is a delay.

[J]is a page jump. (RC5000)

[K]is an alias to a hard key.

[S]is a beep (sound). (Pronto)

[T]is a timer. (Pronto)

B6−05 What do all the symbols before device or page names mean?

Here is a complete list of what each symbol references:

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Contents For more information visit RemoteCentral.com French v1.07i JapaneseVersion 1.09d November 1 Using The Remote Remote Communications Custom Bitmaps V1.09d, November 1 A1−04 Where can I go to buy one? A1−01 Briefly, what is the Philips Pronto remote?Section A1 Hardware Questions General Description A1−02 How many brands and models are there?A1−05 What are the ProntoNEO and RC3200? A1−06 What is the Pronto NG and ProntoPro NG?A2−01 What are the hardware differences between models? Section A2 Hardware Questions Physical CharacteristicsA2−06 How big is the screen? A2−04 What processor does the Pronto use?A2−05 How large is the remote? A2−08 Can I put a different/better display into the Pronto? A2−07 How many colors can the screen display?RC Philips Pronto & Marantz RC5000 Unofficial FAQ A3−01 What frequencies can the remote learn? Section A3 Hardware Questions Basic Hardware OperationA3−03 Can the Pronto work with RF equipment? A3−05 How can I control my X−10 system?RC Philips Pronto & Marantz RC5000 Unofficial FAQ A4−02 Ive got a TSU2000. Why does my TV keep turning off? Section A4 Hardware Questions Using the RemoteA4−04 I hear theres a hidden game on the remote? A4−03 Why is the Revert button grayed out?∙ Left = Left ∙ Right = Right ∙ VOL− = DownOn the Yamaha RAV−2000 ∙ Press Power ∙ Press StandbyThis tip applies only to the Marantz series of remotes A4−07 Why do my Device and Macro Menu buttons not work?This tip applies only to European Pronto remotes A4−09 What happened to the Macro Menus REC command? A4−08 What happened to my Mode button?Section A5 Hardware Questions Batteries & Docking Station A5−05 Why is my desktop chargers light blinking?A5−01 Should I buy the docking station for my remote? A5−03 How often should I recharge the remote?A5−07 My ProntoPros docking station is dead. Help Following applies to the remote models excluded aboveThis tip only applies to black & white remotes A6−01 My remote is dead! What can I try to fix it? A6−02 My remote is rebooting all the time... helpSection A6 Hardware Questions Diagnosis and Repair A6−05 What can I do if my buttons stop working? A6−04 How do I connect to the remote with Hyperterminal?A6−09 Whats that buzzing sound I can hear? A6−07 Why does the screens contrast keep changing?A6−08 Can I buy spare parts for the Pronto? This tip does not apply to the Philips ProntoPro A6−10 What else can I do to troubleshoot random problems?B1−01 Briefly, what does the software allow me to do? Section B1 Working With ProntoEdit General DescriptionB1−04 Can I take screen captures of my file? B1−05 How can I change the program that opens CCF files?Not compatible with Touch Screen Setup large screen files Not compatible with files from RC5000 Setup v2.0 or newerNot compatible with RCEdit large screen files Not compatible with ProntoProEdit filesSee the above instructions for newer ProntoEdit files All Philips Pronto usersAll Yamaha RAV−2000 users RC Philips Pronto & Marantz RC5000 Unofficial FAQ Onkyo Chad USR−5RF App v1.2 / Sys Section B2 Working With ProntoEdit Software & FirmwareB2−01 What are the current software versions? Philips Pronto TSU2000 & ProntoPro TSU6000 All Philips Pronto ModelsAll Marantz RC5000 Models Onkyo Chad USR−5RFWith RC5000 software B3−01 Where can I get a serial cable for the Pronto?Section B3 Working With ProntoEdit Remote Communications Windows Virtual PC preferencesB3−05 Can I hook the Pronto up to a USB port? B3−06 Why cant I get my computer to talk to the Pronto?Now heres a somewhat dirty code. Notice the repetition Section B4 Working With ProntoEdit Learning & InfraredB4−03 What does 0000, 8000, etc. mean in a hex code? B4−02 Why wont my codes repeat when held down?B4−05 Why wont my buttons work twice in a row? This tip applies only to ProntoEdit v1.05 or older ProntoEdit v1.05 or earlier & RC5000 SetupProntoEdit v4.0 and newer B4−09 Test IR doesnt always work right. Why? B4−08 Why wont just tapping the button always work?B5−01 What are discrete codes? Section B5 Working With ProntoEdit Discrete CodesB5−02 How do I find or create them? B5−03 How can I use them?RC Philips Pronto & Marantz RC5000 Unofficial FAQ B6−01 What are CCF files? Section B6 Working With ProntoEdit Managing CCF FilesB6−02 What does CCF stand for? This tip applies only to ProntoEdit v2.0 or newerB6−07 How can I best merge CCF files? B6−06 Why cant I open the CCF file I downloaded?RC Philips Pronto & Marantz RC5000 Unofficial FAQ Section B7 Working With ProntoEdit Designing Layouts B7−06 Can I add more FONTs to the Pronto? B7−05 How do I add plain text to panels?B7−07 How can I group buttons together? B7−10 How do I define a custom grid? B7−11 What keyboard shortcuts are there? Section B8 Working With ProntoEdit Macros B8−05 Can I use more than one page jump in a macro? B8−06 Can I have delays shorter than 0.1 seconds?This tip does not apply to RC5000 Setup B8−10 How can I handle switching Video Inputs? B8−07 Can I change the default delay time from 0.1 seconds?B8−09 Why are some of my macro commands not being received? Section B9 Working With ProntoEdit Custom Bitmaps B9−05 How can I create a really large gallery file? B9−04 Why are my bitmaps/icons truncated?B9−03 Can I use transparent or animated bitmap files? RC Philips Pronto & Marantz RC5000 Unofficial FAQ B10−02 What are aliases and how are they used? Section B10 Working With ProntoEdit Memory OptimizationB10−01 How can I optimize memory usage? B10−04 What exactly does the CCF Optimizer utility do? B10−03 General ProntoEdit & RC5000 Setup TipsRC Philips Pronto & Marantz RC5000 Unofficial FAQ Section B11 Working With ProntoEdit Other Functions RC Philips Pronto & Marantz RC5000 Unofficial FAQ Exit ProntoEdit Section B12 Working With ProntoEdit Problem DiagnosisB12−01 Why do my RF codes not work? B12−07 Im getting an error with MFC42.DLL. What can I do? My Pronto Configuration.ccfMypron~1.ccf My Pront.ccfDeveloper=1 B12−08 In ProntoEdit v2.0, why cant I edit hex codes?Universalsize=960 This is no longer a problem with ProntoEdit v3.0 and newer