Unofficial Philips Pronto & Marantz RC5000 FAQ
Section A1: Hardware Questions:
General Description
A1−01 Briefly, what is the Philips Pronto remote?
The Pronto (and its siblings) are universal learning remote controls that offer large, righ−resolution dot−matrix LCD touchscreen displays along with a number of hard buttons. Their open−ended internal design allows for complete customization of the user interface, providing users with the opportunity to design a remote that's as simple and automated or as complex and "technical" as desired.
A1−02 How many brands and models are there?
There are currently fourteen models, based around the same Pronto concept:
∙North American 1mb Philips Pronto TS−1000
∙North American 2mb Philips Pronto TSU2000
∙North American 8mb Philips ProntoPro TSU6000
∙European 1mb Philips Pronto SBCRU890
∙European 2mb Philips Pronto SBCRU940
∙European 8mb Philips ProntoPro SBCRU970
∙OEM Philips Pronto (TS1003, sold with Philips HDTV sets only)
∙Worldwide 1mb Marantz RC5000
∙Worldwide 2mb Marantz RC5000i
∙Worldwide 2mb Marantz RC5200
∙Worldwide 8mb Marantz RC9200
∙Worldwide 2mb Onkyo CHAD USR−5RF
∙Worldwide 2mb Yamaha RAV−2000
∙North American / European 2mb Yamaha RAV−2000Z1
A1−03 Approximately how much does it cost?
Different models of the Pronto come with different capabilities. MSRP prices range from $399 to $1299, although street prices are generally much lower. Black and white remotes go for up to $599, while color models retail for up to $1299. Most models also offer optional accessories.
A1−04 Where can I go to buy one?
The most current list of dealers for both the Philips Pronto and Marantz RC5000 is located at http://www.remotecentral.com/pronto/wherebuy.htm.
For the TSU2000/RC5000i, the list is located at http://www.remotecentral.com/tsu2000/wherebuy.htm.
Finally, a dealer list for the ProntoPro can be found at
http://www.remotecentral.com/prontopro/wherebuy.htm.
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