This is my second attempt at the Pronto TSU7000. Seeing as how my system has changed so much over the last couple of years, so has my ability to improve my design. This is way better than my first attempt back in 2005. I hope you enjoy!

This ProntoPro NG layout is named 'blasenkammer' after an inspiring picture of bubble chamber experiments I found some times ago in the net. (Blasenkammer = bubble chamber auf deutch.) Parts of that picture, heavily edited, are used as background in this layout.

The usability model of my layout is action or mode based and it originates from my ProntoNEO layout that I have found practical among users of different ages (5 - 77). Use of the hard keys at the bottom of the screen (Firm1-Firm4) differs from almost all of the layouts that I have seen. The middle ones are used in all modes to power up, configure and switch down the whole system. I call these buttons green and red buttons (in fact I painted the hard buttons on my ProntoNEO green and red accordingly). Leftmost hard button is used to accees menu functions for main device in current mode. Righmost is used to go back to home page and to re-select the mode.

To start up the system select first from the home (mode) page what you want to do: watch TV (actually DVB or Digi TV), watch DVD, watch VCR or listen to CD. The selected button takes you to mode pages. Note that the system is not automatically turned on. In order to do... (more)

Second version of what I have liked from all that have posted here. It's got the bits and pieces of others and gallery stuff from Philips. I have modified (cropped and erased) some images for a custom fit. The four categories of my PCF are: Control (Solid Candy Theme); Explore (Modified Envision Theme); Listen (Wood Grain Theme); plus Watch (Blue Candy Transparencies). My Device list is groupings of 5, this way I could use it for programming and quick access. If you can use any of it, have fun! See the readme file for a complete description.

I've borrowed and learned many codes into my Pronto. Thanks to Johnsfine for cleaning up the difficult codes for my Leonardo!

v3.0 Enhanced version of my original configuration borrowing heavily from Daniel Tonks' design elements. This new version has a fully updated V+ cable listing, Xbox 360, PS3 (via IR4PS3), Philips RF power socket control, several bug fixes and general layout tidying.

No tiny buttons here, just a simple layout with primary colors.

Complete PCF file for the Philips TSU7000 utilizing both hard and soft buttons. This is my second attempt to create a easy to useful layout utilizing some of the grahpics from other PCF files. Enjoy!

RUNNER UP! This is a completely custom PCF, with an emphasis on navigation and simplicity. The top area of the design remains consistent from one screen to the next, making operation of the remote fairly intuitive. An "All Devices" button on every screen gives the user access to a given device within two button presses. I've avoided duplicate buttons (like having 4-way toggles on screen) that might confuse novice users. All graphics (with the exception of the Favorites show icons) are 100% original.

There are three ways to use this remote; an ultra-simple home page, a more detailed Activities page, and a comprehensive Devices page. X-10 and Insteon lighting control are provided. Hard buttons are used throughout, including a universal home button and a "Set the mood" scene button available from anywhere. Also there is a hard-button rose for each device. Some of the Denon receiver functionality is not finished, largely because I don't understand some functions of the receiver. If someone would like to colaborate on finishing the 3806 design, please let me know. There are VCR pages but they are undefined at this time. This PCF is easy to navigate as key buttons are available from every screen. Discrete codes for most devices are included. This PCF borrows heavily from the graphics of Daniel Tonks, Steve Yon, and others. Thank you to them for making this possible.

My approach to developing the user interface for my ProntoPro NG was focused on practicality and function. The PPNG's utility, in my opinion, comes from its many hard buttons--allowing a user to issue commands without looking down at the remote. My design therefore tries to use the hard buttons for the most common operations: arrow navigation, chapter advance, home page, the "TiVo" button, and so on.

I believe the most practical user interface for an entertainment system is one that focuses on activities rather than devices. The design I've implemented hides the devices that are merely providing "output" (namely the receiver and the television). The activities are roughly analogous to "input" devices (DVD player, DirecTivo, GameCube, and music). However, the user interfaces for these activities are often sparse--limited to only those remote control features I have ever utilized while engaged in an activity. If I'm playing GameCube, I only care about controlling inputs, adjusting the volume, and switching the television aspect.

Where possible, I have tried to keep buttons that provide a given function across multiple activities in roughly the same place. For example, a "Go"... (more)