Philips TSU500 Pronto Neo LCD Universal Touch Screen Remote Control

by Philips

Product Details

Product Manual [320kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006I5MQ
• Item model number: TSU500
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Fully Customizable / Dynamic Backlit Touch-Sensitive Screen / Unlimited Device Control / Code database plus learning function

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Remote. Worth every penny!, December 16, 2002

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"gadetman" (Strongsville, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philips TSU500 Pronto Neo LCD Universal Touch Screen Remote Control (Electronics)

First off, you must go to the Philips website to download the latest firmware patch. It will make it sooooo much easier. Do this before trying to program it.

The best way to program this device is to "learn" each of your devices via the remote "learn" feature. Then upload those IR codes via the cable and software that comes with the remote to your PC. You can then create all the macros (playback steps) you like to simplify your life. My wife now only has to press the "Watch TV" button I created to turn on the Receiver, Digital Video Record (ReplayTV 5040 -> Worth every penny) and the TV. I have it programmed to set all the audio and video settings for these devices to the way she likes. She is VERY VERY VERY happy.

If you're like me and want to make your life easier, get this remote. It definitely has a big WOW factor by eliminating all of your other remote controls...

The only draw back I can tell you about is that once in a while the remote will hang. Pop off the battery cover and pull a battery and you're back in business. In the two weeks that I have had this remote I had to do this 3 times. This mostly happened while trying to go too fast between functions.

REMEMBER when programming the remote to put a .1 sec. delay between each IR command or the second command will be ignored.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Geek's Delight, October 17, 2002

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Fletcher Chambers Jr. (Eden Prairie, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips TSU500 Pronto Neo LCD Universal Touch Screen Remote Control (Electronics)

Need a universal/learning remote? Like software development? This is the remote for you... it comes with a PC-based development environment (Think "Visual Basic", only much simpler.) The screen is Palm-like, unlike other "do everything" remotes (like the Sony Commander) this one fits in one hand. There is extensive `net support, and several on-line communities supporting this remote.

Not for the faint of heart, but for a tweaker, it can't be beat - except possibly by the higher end Prontos.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Perfect... But a Keeper, October 24, 2002

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"the-monk" (New Lenox, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philips TSU500 Pronto Neo LCD Universal Touch Screen Remote Control (Electronics)

After a week trial with the Sony Universal Remote RM-VL1000, I traded it in for the Pronto TSU500. There are definitely things that I do not like about the Pronto... but the advantages out way the negatives.

Advantages
(1) Finally, I use only ONE remote.
(2) 'Soft' buttons and LCD screen allow you to program any function or macros you wish.
(3) PC editor included w/ purchase. This will allow you to customize the screens and flow as you wish.
(4) Love the Macro functionality
(5) Customizations and programming can be backed and restored by PC.
(6) Unlimited number of components (or extras such as lights or window shades) can be programmed into the remote.
(7) Programming via remote is easy.
(8) 'Learning' Remote functionality.
(9) 'Jump' functionality allows you to change the screen that pops up when you use a macro. So when I switch from DirecTV to DVD, the Screen now shows all my DVD buttons (including a one touch macro button that sends me back to DirecTV)

Disadvantages
(1) The Remote locks up on me frequently (2-3 times a week). This requires me to remove the battery. Still trying to solve this one... I have not contacted Technical Support yet. Perhaps there is a solution.
(2) Soft keys for Numbers. I wish that the Numbers were 'Hard Keys'. Soft keys are sometimes 'touchy' and requires me to press in three digit satellite channel code several times in order to get the right channel.
(3) Perhaps a little pricey, but given the alternatives I found this was the best option for me