Philips intelligent remote control manual Recording macros, To record a macro

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Recording macros

Here are some things to keep in mind about recording macros:

You can include any of the following buttons in your macro: Mute, Channel Up and Down, Volume Up and Down, Left, Right, any item in the Device menu, or any button on a control panel.

You can send commands to as many different devices as you like.

You can include up to 255 commands in a macro.

As the last step in a macro, you can display a specific device’s control panels.

You can insert delays.

You can go back and edit any macro at any time.

IMPORTANT In Record mode, all buttons are visible, even inactive buttons (those that don’t have commands assigned to them). An inactive button can be recorded as part of a macro, but the button won’t have any effect when you execute the macro, because there is no command assigned to it. For this reason, it’s best to teach the remote control all of the commands it needs to control your devices before you record macros.

To record a macro

1Decide what commands you want the macro to execute.

Note whether any commands need to be executed in a particular order. For example, you must turn a device on before sending other commands to it.

2Open the Macro menu and tap the name of the macro group to which you want to add the new macro.

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Contents User guide Intelligent Remote Control User Guide User Guide Insert batteries Touch the screen to startOperate your components Quickreference ModesContents Settings Creating MacrosTroubleshooting Specifications Command ReferenceWelcome Recharging dock FeaturesIntelligent remote control PC serial cableInstalling AA batteries BatteriesBattery Life Using the recharging dock Compartment Light is on while battery is charging Using the remote control Buttons and controlsDirect-access buttons Left and Right buttonsTouchscreen buttons Getting started To turn the display onThis is called tapping the screen To adjust the display To turn on the backlightHome Tap one of the buttons to choose a deviceDevice menu Opening the Device MenuChoosing a Device Control panels Scrolling to a Different Control PanelUse mode To switch devices without affecting the source Icon turns around to show a back view of the remote control Customizing the remote control To customize the remote controlOptional Refine your configuration Refer to What are RC-5 and RC-6 CODES? Understanding modes To switch modes To show or hide the Mode menuFor help, refer to Use mode on Learning commands from other remote controls Learn mode Buttons that can learn commandsTo program a button on the display soft button Now you’re ready to use the new commands Repeat steps 4 and 5 to program other buttonsTroubleshooting To program an item on the Device menu If necessary, tap the Device tab once to extend itSee the illustration on Remote control flashes the word device To program a template button For instructions, see To relabel a button onProgramming the direct-access and Left/Right buttons To program a button globallyTo program a direct-access button on a per-device basis Adding devices to your system Add mode Remote control displays a choice of buttonsTo add a device Choose how you want to add the new device Relabeling buttons and menu items Label mode To relabel a buttonTap the button you want to relabel To relabel an item on a menu Rearranging items in menus Move mode To rearrange the items in a menuFor details, refer to of To relabel a button on After a few seconds, the remote control returns to Use mode Deleting buttons and menu items Delete mode To delete a button or button actionTo 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 Recording macros To record a macroWill 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 Contents of the macro appear on the display To view the commands in a macroTo view the commands in a macro while in Use mode Editing macrosEdit the macro Organizing macros into groups To add a macro groupDisplay any macro panel or individual macro Deleting Macros and Macro Groups Using macros To execute a macroTo stop a macro Settings To adjust settingsAdjust the settings as described in the following tables DurationButtons TouchscreenBeep of the direct Need to use the Revert buttonTo exit Setup Troubleshooting Problems using the remote controlButtons AREN’T Sending the Right Commands Remote Control WON’T LEARN/LABEL/DELETE Commands Problems using the recharging dock Remote Control Error MessagesCommon questions Additional procedures To reset the remote controlTap Cancel to exit without reverting To revert to the original configurationRemote control asks you to confirm your choice To calibrate the touchscreenSeven programmable direct-access buttons Specifications for the intelligent remote controlHigh-resolution 320 ⋅ 240 liquid crystal display with Backlighting for LCD and direct-access buttons110/220V-to-12V power adapter Automatic on/off no power switchNiMH 4.8V rechargeable battery pack 138 mm ⋅ 92 mm ⋅ 38 mmCommand Reference Install Open / Close Cancel pictureSwitch screen a to B Video outputButton Command Confirm entry Serial Cable What is ProntoEditHow to receive ProntoEdit ProntoEdit System RequirementsService and support 8622 405