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Introducing the new Pronto Professional TSU9600 - Designed by installers, made by Philips (1/9/2006)

The original Philips Pronto singlehandedly created a new class of programmable touchscreen remote controls for intuitive operation. Today, the concept has evolved into an integrated control solution for conventional home theater, multimedia content and lighting.

Sensational design and a breathtaking color display give the new Pronto instant appeal. The smooth top and flush display is backed by an ergonomic 'soft feel' grip with a stylish metallic finish. The 3.7-inch touchscreen display has an amazing 640 x 480 display, giving it a higher pixel density than any current touch-screen home control unit. It also has an exceptionally wide viewing angle, combining comfort, convenience and style. The display has a virtually unbreakable protective screen cover that eliminates a potential cause of failure in touch-screen devices.

Thanks to its best-in-class WiFi(R) wireless link, Pronto is ultra reliable for complete multi-room home control. This proven RF technology, together with the unique Pronto protocol, ensures that codes and precision macro timings are precisely executed. For multiroom custom installs, Pronto is designed to work seamlessly with its dedicated wireless extender (RFX9400) and serial extender (RFX9600), expanding the possibilities for end-users without any additional wiring.

- The RFX9400 wireless extender is a compact unit with four individually addressable IR outputs. The extender works straight out of the box, simplifying integrating Pronto into a home network. Up to 16 extenders can be incorporated in one system.

- The advanced serial extender (RFX9600) comes in a standard 19-inch rackmountable enclosure. In addition to four individually addressable IR ports, it has four RS232 ports for ultra-reliable hard-wired control. Four relay outputs are provided for controlling external equipment such as curtains, cabinet doors, and projection screens. This serial extender also features 'power sensing', for controlling 'conditional' functions that toggle on or off using the same control code.

The new Pronto is easier to program thanks to ProntoEdit Professional, which comes with built-in wizards for guided basic programming and macro creation. A new MyDatabase feature allows you to separately store and manage the codes of the equipment you most frequently use for a custom install. Other enhancements include a channel wizard for channel macro creation, WAV file compatibility and Russian and Hebrew font support.

The Escient Fireball media server is controlled via a dedicated user interface on the Pronto display. This, in combination with an ergonomic thumb wheel on the unit, not only simplifies selecting tracks and playlists, but also frees up the TV screen for other entertainment. Album art images and other information are also displayed on the Pronto's screen.

Lutron RadioRa compatibility includes a full on-screen Pronto user interface for controlling lighting scenes, moods and individual dimmers. With on-screen feedback from lighting throughout the house, the end user knows if the light is actually on or off. The mood settings enable the complete room setting to be illuminated according to the desired mood at the touch of a single button - individual dimmers and switches do not need to be controlled.

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