Philips intelligent remote control manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If the remote control fails to learn a function on the ﬁrst try:

•Try again. Sometimes the second attempt works.

•Keep both remotes stable by placing them on a ﬂat surface.

•Make sure the source remote is pointed at the learning eye, the small hole at the lower end of the case.

•Make sure the source remote is directly in line, not at an angle.

•Make sure the source remote’s batteries aren’t low.

•Avoid programming the remote control under bright ﬂuorescent light. It can interfere with the infrared signals.

•If all else fails, try resetting the remote control. See “To reset the remote control” on page 96.

NOTE Certain buttons on the display can’t be programmed—in particular, any button without a border. A borderless button has no function; it serves as a label for the buttons around it.

Programmable

Not programmable

IMPORTANT If the source remote—the remote from which the remote control is learning—operates more than one kind of device, be sure it’s in the correct mode when teaching its commands. For example, if the source remote operates both your TV and VCR, and you want to teach the remote control to operate your TV, be sure the source remote is in TV mode when sending commands to the remote control.

TIP To avoid sending signals to nearby equipment while programming the remote control, fold a stiff sheet of paper and place it on the table between the two remotes to form a “tunnel.” The paper tunnel lets the signals from the source remote travel to the remote control without escaping into the room.

Learning commands from other remote controls (Learn mode)

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Contents User guide Intelligent Remote Control User Guide User Guide Operate your components Insert batteriesTouch the screen to start Modes QuickreferenceContents Creating Macros SettingsSpecifications Command Reference TroubleshootingWelcome PC serial cable FeaturesIntelligent remote control Recharging dockBatteries Installing AA batteriesBattery Life Using the recharging dock Compartment Light is on while battery is charging Buttons and controls Using the remote controlTouchscreen buttons Direct-access buttonsLeft and Right buttons This is called tapping the screen Getting startedTo turn the display on To turn on the backlight To adjust the displayTap one of the buttons to choose a device HomeOpening the Device Menu Device menuChoosing a Device Scrolling to a Different Control Panel Control panelsUse mode To switch devices without affecting the source Icon turns around to show a back view of the remote control To customize the remote control Customizing the remote controlOptional Refine your configuration Refer to What are RC-5 and RC-6 CODES? Understanding modes For help, refer to Use mode on To switch modesTo show or hide the Mode menu Buttons that can learn commands Learning commands from other remote controls Learn modeTo program a button on the display soft button Repeat steps 4 and 5 to program other buttons Now you’re ready to use the new commandsTroubleshooting See the illustration on To program an item on the Device menuIf necessary, tap the Device tab once to extend it Remote control ﬂashes the word device For instructions, see To relabel a button on To program a template buttonTo program a button globally Programming the direct-access and Left/Right buttonsTo program a direct-access button on a per-device basis To add a device Adding devices to your system Add modeRemote control displays a choice of buttons Choose how you want to add the new device To relabel a button Relabeling buttons and menu items Label modeTap the button you want to relabel To relabel an item on a menu For details, refer to of To relabel a button on Rearranging items in menus Move modeTo rearrange the items in a menu After a few seconds, the remote control returns to Use mode To delete a button or button action Deleting buttons and menu items Delete modeTo delete a device, Device menu action, or macro group Macro menu open in Delete Restoring Deleted BUTTONS, DEVICES, and Macro Groups Creating Macros Editing Macros To record a macro Recording macrosWill belong to.Room for new macros on this panel Tap an empty button to start a new macro When you’re done, tap the Macro tab Troubleshooting Macros Editing macros To view the commands in a macroTo view the commands in a macro while in Use mode Contents of the macro appear on the displayEdit the macro Display any macro panel or individual macro Organizing macros into groupsTo add a macro group Deleting Macros and Macro Groups To stop a macro Using macrosTo execute a macro To adjust settings SettingsDuration Adjust the settings as described in the following tablesNeed to use the Revert button TouchscreenBeep of the direct ButtonsTo exit Setup Problems using the remote control TroubleshootingButtons AREN’T Sending the Right Commands Remote Control WON’T LEARN/LABEL/DELETE Commands Remote Control Error Messages Problems using the recharging dockCommon questions To reset the remote control Additional proceduresTo calibrate the touchscreen To revert to the original configurationRemote control asks you to conﬁrm your choice Tap Cancel to exit without revertingBacklighting for LCD and direct-access buttons Speciﬁcations for the intelligent remote controlHigh-resolution 320 ⋅ 240 liquid crystal display with Seven programmable direct-access buttons138 mm ⋅ 92 mm ⋅ 38 mm Automatic on/off no power switchNiMH 4.8V rechargeable battery pack 110/220V-to-12V power adapterCommand Reference Video output Cancel pictureSwitch screen a to B Install Open / CloseButton Command Conﬁrm entry ProntoEdit System Requirements What is ProntoEditHow to receive ProntoEdit Serial CableService and support 8622 405