Pronto RU950 Next Generation (Shop Demo - boxed, immaculate condition!) is a universal learning remote control that combines elegance, flexibility and ease of use. It features both a large touchscreen display with an intuitive user interface and direct-access buttons to conveniently provide home entertainment control. Pronto is as unique as you are! Pronto's unparalleled design combines the benefits of a dynamic, digital user interface with direct access buttons. It's easy to add, delete and label new buttons or menus. This allows maximum customization according to individual needs and tastes. You can also download predefined X10 screens from the PC using Pronto PC software.

Single control solution for any device, and brand*

Extensive infra-red code database for any device or brand*
Convenient IR learning from another remote by point to it
Radio frequency works through walls and from other rooms
Additional functionality through future software upgrades
Fully customizable user interface

High contrast easy to read monochrome display Multiple command blended into once touch control
PC software to create your own user interface Great convenience

LCD screen has backlighting for convenience in the dark Cursor keys simplify navigation through on screen menus Settings and codes are retained when replacing the batteries Sensor reates to ambient light to adjust backlighting The RU950 has a 320x240 pixel 3.8" display with 16 gray scales that allows you to create much more realistic buttons and pictures. The bright true blue backlight that lights up both the LCD and all hard buttons ensures perfect operability in the dark. The built-in light sensor switchs the backlight on automatically, while after the adjustable time-out the light will smoothly fade off.

The Digital Contrast Control is always directly available to adjust the LCD-contrast.

A total of 19 hard buttons are available to perform basic functions: The channel up/down, mute, volume up/down buttons are conveniently located at the right side of the LCD. Of the four buttons below the LCD three can be freely assigned and labeled. The 4-direction cursor key can both be used for controlling devices by infrared or navigating through the devices and pages on the LCD.

The four buttons around the cursor are freely programmable. On the left side there are the page up/down and the backlight key.

The RU950 has the latest available infrared codes in its universal database featuring more than 500 brands and the latest products like TiVo and X10. But in case your exotic amplifier or hard disk recorder is not listed, you can still learn the codes by copying your existing remote control*.

In case your equipment is hidden behind a closet or is located in another room, you just switch the Pronto to RF (optional RF Extender required).

One of the strongest features of Pronto is its configurability via the included USB-cable to the PC. The software package ProntoEdit Release 5 will bring you besides the features in Release 4 new functionality to help you create your configuration file, now called PCF (Pronto Configuration File):

Multi document
Multi level (Standard and Advanced)
Transparency
Multiple jumps in macro
Full screen configurability
Assignment of system functions to buttons
Import function for CCF-files

In case your equipment is hidden behind a cabinet door or is located in another room, you just switch the Pronto to RF (optional RF Extender required).

One of the strongest features of Pronto is its configurability via the included USB-cable to the PC. The software package ProntoEdit Release 5 will bring you besides the features in Release 4 new functionality to help you creating your configuration file, now called PCF (Pronto Configuration File). Fortunately there is also provision to import the older CCF file format from your previous pronto RU890 and RU940. However, you cannot use TSU3000 files from Remotecentral.com for the RU950 even though it can load into the software because they are not compatible with each other.

X10 RF using Pronto RU950 (Outside USA Only).
The Pronto RU980, RU950, Marantz RC9200 and Marantz RC5200 can send both IR and 433.92MHz RF. Since the TM12, TM13, etc. also use 433.92MHz, these RF-capable remotes can send RF codes directly.

[CodeGen™] is a freeware Windows utility that will generate the CCF hex format codes needed (Thanks to David Houston).

Infrared

• Built-in Universal infrared code database for more than 800 brands
• Four power-LED's on front for sending infrared codes
• Operating distance of approx. 10 m (33 ft)
• Learning frequency up to 78 kHz and 455 kHz (including B&O)
• Learning distance: average 10 cm (4")

RF

• Requires LI910 RX extender for RF-signal reception
• Carrier frequency: 433.92 MHz
• Up to 16 addressable RX extenders

  PC requirements

  • Windows 98SE,Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP
  • 16 MB of RAM
  • 25 MB of free hard disk space
  • Free USB port
  • CD-ROM player
    

  
  
  Package includes
  Pronto remote control
  CD-ROM with ProntoEdit PC-software
  Docking station for recharging (RU951)
  USB cable for PC-connection
  User guide
  4 x AAA batteries

Accessories (not included)
RF Extender for use with radio frequency
Red-Eye IrDa Translator

LI910 Optional RF Base The LI910 is a Signal Extender that works only with the RU950, RU970, RU980 and RU990. The communication between the LI910 and the RU990 is done via 'coded' radio frequency, eliminating interference. Through the LI910 the RU990 can operate equipment all around your home, not hindered by walls.

LI900 RF Base

Approved Related Web Links
Visit the FAQ at RemoteCentral site, where you can download the latest Pronto software

Comfort RIO, SCS01 Infra-Red Receiver -> X10 pass-through - Use Pronto to turn on or dim your lights, etc !

· Download Pronto Edit (NG) 1.2.4.0 (program)

· RU950 - Comfort IR Codes (146 codes) inc. Keypad Screen

· RU950 - X10 IR Codes (256 codes)

Comfort Usage When used with the Comfort [RIO-01] or Scene Setting Switch [SCS01/IR] you can control X10 products directly and operate any of 127 Comfort responses. Aditionally there is also a Comfort Virtual Keypad allowing audio-guided menu control of Comfort using the above keypad screen.

Prontoedit Configuration Files (now available in the Technical Support Area - password protected)

4camCWI.ccf (control X10, 4 x Cameras via Relay Board, Arm/Disarm Comfort using X10 and/or IR)
Default_CWI.ccf (CWI File for Web links control Comfort, 8 x Cameras, Arm/Disarm Comfort using X10 and/or IR)

Comfort has infrared receive capability, within keypads (KP02) the '[RIO-01]' and '[SCS]' switches.
Read More [here...]

IMPORTANT NOTE only for UK Digital Cable viewers:
Some cable boxes use non industry standard infra-red signals called IrDa. Pronto and other learning remotes cannot send these signals.
Please refer to the following comments.

Cable Box Model - Pronto Compatible
DI1000 - No (see Red-Eye below)
DI1200 - No (see Red-Eye below)
DI4000N - Yes - but with limited range. Better to use RedEye
DI4001NC - Yes
DI4010 - Yes - but with limited range. Better to use RedEye

Sky-Digital, On-Digital, and analogue viewers are NOT affected by this problem, and Pronto will learn these products (and just about any other product) 100% success.

Red-Eye infra-red translator To use the Pronto or other learning remote with digital cable, then you simply additionally need the Red-Eye infra-red translator. This little device sticks to the front of your Pace 1000, or 2000 series set top box, and plugs into the rear socket of the cable box for power. It translates RC6 infra-red codes, into IRDA codes, thereby allowing your Pronto or other learning remote to control the cable box.

Red-Eye Translator