Philips TSU2000 Pronto Universal Remote Control

by Philips

Product Details

Product Manual [898kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 3.6 x 1.5 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000068IGS
• Item model number: TSU2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 9, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Philips Pronto universal touch screen remote control lets users easily manage and tailor their home entertainment systems. The device is simple to set-up, customize and operate through a dynamic display and is fully expandable for changing home entertainment environments.

Features:

• Extended Memory (2 MB)
• Built-in Universal Database
  Built-in US universal database with pre-installed codes for over 500 brands in 13 device categories
• Large LCD Touchscreen Display
  Large, high resolution LCD display with bright backlight for convenient operation with easy-to-use touch screen.
• Fully-Customizable Learning Remote Control
  One universal interface to replace all remote controls in your household. Learn any infrared code from another remote by simply pointing it to the Pronto and pressing a button. Or use the on-board database to select a device from over five hundred brands.
• Direct Access Buttons
  Easy access to frequently used functions such as Volume and Channel controls.
• Unique and Elegant Design
  The stylish design makes it not only attractive but practical for daily use.
• Unlimited Macro Functionality
  Want to turn on the TV, DVD player, and home theater system all at once? Combine multiple functions at the touch of a button with easy to create macro functions.
• Expandable and Upgradeable
  Pronto Universal's built in two-way IR input/output, coupled with its two-way RS232 communication serial port ensures that it's a wise investment. These standard external ports guarantee compatibility and make it easy to upgrade with future components and applications.
• Unique, Intuitive, Customizable User Interface
  The intuitive graphical user interface is easy to understand. The dynamic display uses familiar icons and sliding menus, which allow for quick and easy execution of commands. Pronto Universal allows for maximum flexibility for even the most sophisticated home entertainment systems.
• Pick-up Sensor
  A Pick-Up sensor activates the LCD display upon lifting the device.
• ProntoEdit
  Create a personalized look and feel with your own remote control buttons and screens, or download one of thousands of examples from an active Internet community.
• Power Source (Includes 4 AA batteries)

Product Description

The Philips Pronto universal touch screen remote control lets users easily manage and tailor their home entertainment systems. The device is simple to set-up, customize and operate through a dynamic display and is fully expandable for changing home entertainment environments.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great capabilities for a decent price, May 13, 2003

By 

S. Bradford "scottfbradford" (Arlington, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips TSU2000 Pronto Universal Remote Control (Electronics)

This is the most versatile learning remote I have owned so far. It has learned all the codes for my equipment including Yamaha and Denon receivers, Pioneer and Panasonic DVD players, Panasonic LCD projector, Panasonic DTV tuner, Pioneer LD player, Sony and Mitsubishi VCRs, and Panasonic TV. Plus it is fully customizable so that you can delete, move, or hide buttons, screens, and devices, and the macros are great. Now my wife can fire up the home theater by hitting a single macro button. It has hard buttons for important stuff like volume, channel changing, and mute. Plus it has 2 programmable hard buttons on the front. The constrast of the LCD screen could be a bit better, but it is fine. The backlight can be adjusted to stay on longer or just hold its on button. This may be more remote than you need so check out the Neo. I didn't care for all the hard buttons and apparent clutter of that model. I also didn't need more memory or a color screen of the much more expensive Pronto 6000 model. I think this remote is the perfect blend of simple design with powerful capabilities and reasonable price. While I found it easy to program and the instructions easy to follow, I am a self-admitted tweaker and electronics junkie. But if you have ever programmed a learning remote before, this one is no different. Just put it into learn mode, select the button you want to program, point the other remote at the Pronto's learning eye, and push the button that you are trying to learn. I also got the charging dock, which not only keeps my batteries charged, it forces me to return the remote to a known location so I won't lose it! I highly recommend this remote for those with 4 or more devices to control.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great controller, so-so screen, January 19, 2003

By 

Dennis T Donahue (ST AUGUSTINE, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philips TSU2000 Pronto Universal Remote Control (Electronics)

I've tryed several other approaches such as software for my Sony PDA,dedicated $$$ range universal controllers and then looked at about everything available. This unit and its PC based software are fantastically easy to use. The firmware in the unit, and the software are very user friendly.

The monochrome screen is OK, but not great. I probably should have stepped up to the color version.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's worth the money!, November 13, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Philips TSU2000 Pronto Universal Remote Control (Electronics)

I received one of these remotes for Christmas a year ago and have been very impressed. Programming it was easy from my PC...all of the codes I needed were online, just plugs into the serial port and goes. The downside of this remote is that it is not good for channel surfing, but I keep my dish remote handy for that, and only that. Perhaps the best feature, however, are the macros...one button and my receiver, TV, and dish/DVD/or VCR are all on, tuned to the correct settings and ready to go!