Philips intelligent remote control manual Using macros, To execute a macro, To stop a macro

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Using macros

To execute a macro

•Tap the macro button.

The remote control icon indicates that commands are being sent.

It may take awhile for the macro to ﬁnish playing, depending on the number of commands. Be sure to keep the remote control aimed in the direction of your components until all the commands have been sent.

TIP If you open the macro before running it, the remote control will show you each command as it is sent. To open a macro, ﬁrst display the macro panel that contains the macro you want to view. While holding down the Left button (labeled OPEN), tap the macro. Then, play the macro by pressing the Right button (labeled PLAY).

To stop a macro

•Tap the macro button again, or press the Right button, labeled STOP.

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Contents User guide Intelligent Remote Control User Guide User Guide Insert batteries Touch the screen to startOperate your components 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 controlDirect-access buttons Left and Right buttonsTouchscreen buttons Getting started To turn the display onThis is called tapping the screen 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 To switch modes To show or hide the Mode menuFor help, refer to Use mode on 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 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 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 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 To relabel a button Relabeling buttons and menu items Label modeTap 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 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 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 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