This is my first Pronto configuration. My goal was to replace my MX-1000 with the TSU7000, and add a few things that I could not do on the MX-1000. I set out to create a 100% original art work configuration. I created the buttons using Crystal Buttons, followed up with enhancements using PhotoImpact. I also tinted the system bitmaps blue by replacing the bitmaps in the PCF file, and created pressed bitmaps of all buttons to look like they are lighting up when they are pressed.

I created a device bar for my major devices. This can be clicked to jump directly to a device although you have to use your fingernail since it so small. I also created an information screen for the device hard buttons.

Just messing around with my favorite accomplished couch potatoist so simple Homer could figure it out!

I call it H2O because of the backgrounds I found from doing a Google search. The buttons were all acquired from this site, or are included in the software. After looking at everyone else's .pcf's and getting some GREAT ideas I decided to do this and try to keep it simple.

My complete system PCF with an anime theme, improved buttons some new backgrounds, some new components & improved macos. This set up has extensive use of macros & descrete codes to control video sources and uses the 4 hard buttons below the screen linked to the main menu (if you're watching a DVD you can use the hard button labled cable and the system totaly configures itself turning on & off the correct components). Everything starts from the main menu and uses a "please wait" screen while configuring any system changes. The Check mark hard button controls the light dimmer while curser navigation is used for general navigation.

The result of my design: 134 custom-made buttons (not counting spacers & labels)! My favorite button is the volume toggle in the lower right page. Here's what's unique about my configuration:

Consistent frame-based GUI with three button groups in frame:
TOP: device selection with trinary button states - pressing a pressed button in the main page of a device executes a setup macro with auto-power-on, etc.
LEFT: device specific buttons, e.g. TiVo: Favorites, Thumbs Up/Down, Slo-Mo
BOTTOM: “orthogonal” (e.g. X-10 & Amplifier are always needed independent media devices), or common functions (Keypad)

Modifier buttons, when pressed once, lead to an extra screen – when pressed again they lead back to same device

Eye pleasing “soft” design with fairly correct lighting (shadows, etc.) and well balanced colors

Simplicity – one page operation with most common functions

No confusing clutter (I put in time, date & battery for completeness only... I actually prefer it without those items, but it's easier to erase them than to integrate them later)

The activity signal is still visible, though barely taking up any space now

Background is defined on the System page only,... (more)

A complete system setup for the following devices.

Updated with a new receiver. I tried to make this so it would require the least amount of manual page swapping as possible. All pages are hidden, except the first page of each device (because I bump the side page buttons everytime I pick it up). The device title takes you to Page Overview (my own) so I can still go to any page manually if I need to.

I tried to make this so it would require the least amount of manual page swapping as possible. Most pages are hidden, except the first page of each device (because I bump the side page buttons when picking up the remote). The device title takes you to Page Overview (my own). Also added a lock.

A PCF for the TSU3000. Simple and makes use of bitmaps and approaches from others (thanks to David Shaw!).

This is my first PCF file. It contains a lot of original as well as "borrowed" buttons and images.