Learning Remotes

Very useful when you've got a DVD, LD, TV, CD, AV amp, Minidisc, powered curtains, lighting etc- you will need one! All of the new remotes can learn commands, customize screens, rename buttons and create macros. For example, one button press will turn the TV on & switch to the correct input, turn off the lights, close the curtains, powerup the DVD & play the disc, powerup the AV amp & switch to the DVD input! Also available- Sony £150 If you see a special offer for the Marantz RC-2000MK I, don't buy it! It hasn't got a battery/memory backup, so every time the batteries go flat you lose EVERYTHING!!! Learnt codes, renamed buttons, macros, menus etc- you're looking at about 3hrs+ per time!! the MKII version has a backup- but compared to the Pronto & HK models, it looks ugly and is not PC configurable.

Remote Control handsets are now complex devices, not only do they require the standard buttons for channel change but also features for video, DVD, satellite and hi-fi functions. This all adds up to complicated handsets with multiple button layouts. Now you can change all that for a sophisticated yet simple to use handset that offer touch screens and page layouts to give a personalized remote with all the controls you want to see!

The Lexicon 700T System Controller £2200 Designed to provide simple, fast control of even the most sophisticated home theatre and multimedia presentation systems. By providing a unique graphical interface, the 700t can replace a clutter of remote controls and sheets of instructions. An elegant blue and paper-white touchscreen housed in an ergonomic, rugged ABS enclosure, the 700t is a powerful controller that is incredibly simple to use. Even the most complicated systems can be operated by without peering into manuals and grasping for tiny buttons on little black plastic remotes. We will custom program the 700t to not only control the components in your system, but programmed to operate the system the way you want it to operate. Bring the fun and magic back into your movie watching and music listening. Focus on the presentation, not on the technology. In the home the 700t provides complete control. Personally I think £2000 is a wee bit expensive for a remote. It has a bright display though

Harman/Kardon TC1000 £300 Now available, the new TC1000 remote control from Harman & Microsoft. Including PC software for programming, the TC1000 will take the place of all your remote handsets. It also includes powerful macros, with the ability to personalize each button and screen, you just simply add the functions you require.

The HK TC1000 has had a firmware update, to V1.5. Will include this on my site sometime.

• Fixes include..
• Faster menus
• No data loss
• More pre-learnt codes
• New features like shortcuts, more icons

Philips SBC RU890 Pronto Intelligent Remote Control with LCD Touchscreen Display

• Unique and fully customizable learning remote control
• Total control of IR based consumer electronics products
• Dynamic display with familiar buttons and simple menus
• Intuitive and animated user interface with scrolling menu options
• Easy to program and save commands in non-volatile memory
• Design and personalize buttons, panels, and devices with customized labels and icons
• Programmable and editable macros - Turn your TV, video, amp, etc on with ONE button !
• Uniquely stylish and lightweight design for convenience of use
• Easy visibility with large LCD screen, back light and auto-zoom features
• Pre-programmed with RC5 and RC6 codes for Philips and Marantz components
• Powerful ProntoEdit PC software can be downloaded from this web page
• Comes complete with serial (9 pin) cable ready to attach to your PC, and 4 AA batteries.

Use ProntoEdit software to completely customise the touchscreen display on your Pronto. Upload your own graphics or use those designed by other users.

An example customised screen                                                                     Built-in virtual keyboard used for naming buttons without a PC !

Prontoedit programming software must be downloaded from Philips' site, listed below An example customised screen

Upload your own graphics or use those designed by other users. IMPORTANT NOTE only for UK Digital Cable viewers: There are two types of Digital Cable viewing box that we know of. The EARLY model by Pace, model No D1000T uses NON industry standard infra-red (it uses infra-red known as IRDA standard which is used by computer peripherals to communicate). Pronto can NOT learn these codes (and no other learning remote can either). However the newer model DI4001N can be learnt without problem. Sky-Digital, On-Digital, and analogue viewers are NOT affected by this problem, and Pronto will learn these products (and just about any other product) 100% okay

Optional SBC RU891 recharging dock. Shipped with rechargeable NiMH battery pack and AC adapter

Marantz RC5000i Intelligent Remote Control with LCD Touchscreen Display

• New enhanced software available for download New 2mb Model Official UK Model. With full Marantz UK 2 year warranty
• Comes standard with recharging dock and rechargeable NiMH battery pack and AC adapter
• Unique and fully customizable learning remote control Total control of IR based consumer electronics products
• Dynamic display with familiar buttons and simple menus
• Intuitive and animated user interface with scrolling menu options
• Easy to program and save commands in non-volatile memory
• Design and personalize buttons, panels, and devices with customized labels and icons
• Programmable and editable macros
• Uniquely stylish and lightweight design for convenience of use Easy visibility with large LCD screen, back light and auto-zoom features
• Pre-programmed with RC5 and RC6 codes for Philips and Marantz components Powerful PC software can be downloaded from this web page
• Comes complete with serial (9 pin) cable ready to attach to your PC

Crestron SmarTouch STS £2500 Wireless RF Control System Crestron's SmarTouch STS is the perfect way to provide integrated control for a variety of applications. SmarTouch provides an easy, cost effective link between people and the technology they want to control. Take control of audio, video, lighting and communications from a custom touchpanel and have your world at your fingertips! SmarTouch STS is a complete, integrated solution for wire-less control of virtually any electronic equipment. SmarTouch STS is Crestron's user-friendly, radio frequency (RF) control system that is easy to install, easy to set up and offers a great value.

Installation is easy; minimal wiring required. The basic SmarTouch system consists of a state-of-the-art touchpanel (colour or gray-scale) and a control processor. The two communicate without wires via radio frequency, even through walls up to 500' away.

With the addition of SmarTouch expansion modules, a virtually unlimited number of devices are controllable. Charging the included SmarTouch battery pack has never been easier; just slide the touchpanel into the ergo-nomic docking station for a complete charge. The ultra high-performance battery may also be charged independently in the docking station – it's your choice (once again, you're in control with SmarTouch).