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FAQ documents are collections of answers to Frequently Asked Questions. This particular FAQ file covers
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question, click the number on the left side. A separate FAQ is also available for the new Pronto NG.
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Unofficial Philips Pronto & Marantz RC5000 Intelligent Remote Control FAQ
Compiled by Daniel Tonks and the online Pronto community.
Requests for suggestions, additions or modifications are welcome!
Version 1.09d
November 1, 2004
Please note: although this document refers to the "Philips Pronto TS1000" and "ProntoEdit", unless directly specified all information also applies to the
Philips ProntoPro TSU6000, Philips ProntoPro RU970, Philips Pronto TSU2000, Philips Pronto RU890, Philips Pronto RU940, Marantz RC5000,
Marantz RC5000i, Marantz RC5200, Marantz RC9200, Onkyo CHAD USR−5RF, Yamaha RAV−2000, Yamaha RAV−2000Z1, Marantz Touch Screen
Setup, Onkyo CHAD Edit and Yamaha RAVedit.
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Table Of Contents
SECTION A: HARDWARE & OPERATIONAL QUESTIONS
General Description
A1−01 Briefly, what is the Philips Pronto remote?
A1−02 How many brands and models are there?
A1−03 Approximately how much does it cost?
A1−04 Where can I go to buy one?
A1−05 What are the ProntoNEO and RC3200?
A1−06 What are the Pronto NG and ProntoPro NG?
Physical Characteristics
A2−01 What are the hardware differences between models?
A2−02 How much free memory is there?
A2−03 How much memory do I really need?
A2−04 What processor does the Pronto use?
A2−05 How large is the remote?
A2−06 How big is the screen?
A2−07 How many colors can the screen display?
A2−08 Can I put a different/better display into the Pronto?
A2−09 How can I tell whether my remote has a light sensor or not?
A2−10 How can I tell whether I have the Marantz RC5000 or RC5000i?
Basic Hardware Interaction
A3−01 What frequencies can the remote learn?
RC: Philips Pronto & Marantz RC5000 Unofficial FAQ 1