Unofficial Philips Pronto & Marantz RC5000 FAQ
Section B3: Working With ProntoEdit:
Remote Communications
B3−01 Where can I get a serial cable for the Pronto?
All shipping remotes include one in the base package. If you don't want to wait you can use a Kodak DC210 digital camera cable or you can wire your own using the diagram below:
More information on working with Macintosh computers can be found later in this document.
Note that the pinout is NOT the same as the cable that comes with Home Theater Master products.
B3−02 What does "Invalid Software Version" mean, and what can I do about it?
There are several versions of the Pronto software designed for various OEM customers, each one slightly different. When you download a software update intended for another version of your remote the above message will be displayed. Your only option is to get a software upgrade created for the specific version of your remote and use that to update instead.
Although in the past the firmware for the Pronto could be cross−loaded on the Marantz RC5000, this is not the case any more. Please do NOT upgrade the RC5000 with Pronto software or the Pronto
with RC5000 software.
If you have already flashing another model's firmware, you are likely receiving the error message above. You should instead flash your remote back to its proper firmware program with either RC5000 Setup or ProntoEdit and the most recent firmware update file.
Always check what version of firmware your remote has and compare it to what the PC offers before attempting to upgrade. Very often remotes direct from the factory will have a newer firmware version than is available to download.
B3−03 What can I do if the remote will not power up and I hear 4 beeps?
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