[mwan]

Well thanks to Les' excellent idea Pronto owners are now off to the Races for discrete power for their NEC LT 150's. On remote central there is a ccf for the vt440/540 remote which is the same remote referred to in the pr50Kit. The power off button (which NEC says you must hold for 2 seconds to get to power down can be bypassed as Les suggested by setting the Power off confirmation to Yes. then selecting the enter key. It works... so once again a great big Thanks to Arrow!!! ( Les ) for his idea...


Milesf>


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[RobertWood]

Miles,


I've already lost my LT150's remote. You have me thinking that instead of ordering a replacement an alternative would be just to get a Pronto (I've been wanting one anyway).

Since there is no ccf available now for the 150 are you all using your 150 remote to program the Pronto? Or does the VT540 ccf also control the 150?


Bob Wood


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[mwan]

Robert the presentation remote that is described on page 14 of the NEC manual is the same for the VT440/540... so the CCF works (At least the power and enter keys... those are the only ones I have tested on the 150)


Milesf>


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[Don Black]

I've owned a Pronto for years but have let it sit in its box since I have never had the time to program it. How do you guys combine ccf files?

 

[RobertWood]

Don,


Do you have any desire to sell it?


Bob

[email protected]


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[smchan]

Quote:

Originally posted by Don Black: I've owned a Pronto for years but have let it sit in its box since I have never had the time to program it. How do you guys combine ccf files?

LOL! My buddy Brian (halljb here on AVS) is the same way but probably too embarrassed to admit it.


Sam

 

[mwan]

Don, the first thing to do is to have a ccf loaded into your pronto edit, then open the ccf you wish to combine. Pronto edit will ask you if you want to combine or replace the current ccf... just select combine. Volia new devices added...


Milesf>


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[halljb]

Quote:

Originally posted by smchan: LOL! My buddy Brian (halljb here on AVS) is the same way but probably too embarrassed to admit it. Sam

I think Sam has this backwards http://www.avsforum.com/ubb/wink.gif . I've been using my pronto for almost 2 years, while Sam's is still in it's box (or at least not programmed). Mine is actually showing signs of age...there are areas on the sides of the display that are distorted.


Brian

 

[Kjelt]

Bob why not search in that overdimensioned couch of yours for the remote, good bet it is in there somewhere....


ah you just wanted an excuse to buy a Pronto.....



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[RobertWood]

I think you're probably right, Kjelt. I have been needing an excuse to splurge on the Pronto and that probably is why I haven't looked as hard as I might. http://www.avsforum.com/ubb/smile.gif


I ordered a Pronto last night (and even a new one can you believe it). David Smith was kind enough to provide me this link. No way could I turn down a "43.9% discount" http://www.avsforum.com/ubb/smile.gif
http://www.cc-inc.com/pcmall/shop/de...&promo_id=1608


BTW, should anyone need a replacement credit card remote here it is for $37.82
http://www.dmionline.com/federal/view.cfm?ID=7181


Bob


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[shodoug]

Well Robert,


You pushed me over the edge.


I will soon have a pronto in a box, too.


Hopefully I will have time to program it.


Thanks,

Doug

 

[Don Black]

Bob,


I see you already bought one .. but I wasn't interested in selling either. It represents a challenge to me. I'll get to it one of these days... =)


Don


Miles,


When you combine ccf files though, doesn't your on-screen settings (the actual pictures you see on the pronto) get all fubared too? Thanks!

 

[mwan]

Don could you be a little more specific I have had my Pronto for a while. Yesterday I took my Base ccf and merged it with the one for the projector from Remotecentral no problems at all... I guess part of the problem is if you are taking part of a complete ccf. What I usually do is strip everything that i dont want out. Save it as another name and merge the new file with my base config...


I hope that helps if not let me know and i'll try and help!


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[arrow]

Miles, I'm glad that worked out for you. Finish building the entire CCF so I can "borrow" it from you. http://www.avsforum.com/ubb/smile.gif (And throw away that awful LT150 credit card remote).


Don, the pronto just look intimidating. It's really quite easy to program using the pronto software since there are already a ton of configuration files available on remotecentral.com. The hard work has already been done my someone else!


--Les




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[Blaney]

Bob,

May I suggest getting the charger also, it is on the same page as your link and is $79.00. I have had mine for almost 2 years and still works great. I have heard it eats batteries like crazy. I got my charger with the remote. (Marantz rc5000)


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[mwan]

I guess it all depends Patrick. I have a ts1004 (Pronto 1000) and I only change batteries once a year... compared to my RC 2000 ( every 6 weeks...)


Miles



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[yogaman]

Gee, Bob,


Isn't this slightly used Pronto 1000 at eBay more in your price range? http://www.avsforum.com/ubb/wink.gif


Btw, let me know if you want to buy a Palm III in similar condition...


Regards,

-yogaman


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[mwan]

yogaman the thing that cracks me up is it is rated an "8 out of 10" for condition http://www.avsforum.com/ubb/biggrin.gif


Miles


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[yogaman]

mwan:


How about the fact that shipping is $14 for an item that is currently bid all the way up to $4.25?


-yogaman

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[shodoug]

When I clicked the link for the battery pack it came up for $59.95, not the $79.95 price that the link itself indicated.


Doug