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Contest Entry #01: Roger Wilco 2099 From: Tom Molstad For: Pronto TSU9600
A retro, sci-fi-inspired interface featuring:
Eye popping, colorful 3D graphics!
A variety of button shapes and sizes.
Multi-colored background to mix things up.
Button templates to help maintain constant button placement.
Intergraded channel logo buttons.
Greeble and gizmos accents to help customize and make every page unique.
Background accents to help define logical user spaces.
All original Photoshop, Illustrator and Lightwave files available to customize even further.
File: entry-01.zip Size: 7.24mb Date: 04/29/07
Contest Entry #02: Prototypes From: André du Fresne For: Pronto TSU9600
GRAND PRIZE WINNER! The idea behind Prototypes is: how might a hard-buttoned remote control look if it were designed specifically for watching TV, DVD or PVR?
Change stations from an elegant chrome sphere placed on your couch table, control your DVD player via a device that is quite similar to today’s business phones, or switch your PVR with a PDA-like gadget. Or wouldn’t a keychain remote control for your receiver be pretty cool?
Prototypes features elegant near-photorealistic graphics, dynamic transitions, help screens for every device and intuitive navigation. If you don’t own a TSU9600 to test this on, please don’t only watch the graphics on the simulator, but take a peek at the full resolution graphics.
I hope you like this design – any feedback would be gladly appreciated!
The basic concept for this configuration is to mimic drop-down menus. Any device can be accessed and controlled from any page on the remote. This method is very straight forward and universally understood by anyone who used a computer making it very easy for friends, family, or children to pick up and use with little instruction.
As the rules suggested, I focused on graphics and navigation rather than making sure it had working codes and macros everywhere. All graphics were done with Photoshop and with a couple of master PSDs, adding or changing graphical elements is very easy. I attempted to place the most commonly used commands on hard buttons to avoid using the screen as much as possible.
I had planned on using recorded voice-overs instead of text for “HELP” prompts, but ecided to skip this for now as the simulator will not play them back. I also no longer think it’s necessary, as this configuration is “Drop-Down Simple”!
FIFTH RUNNER UP! Most small systems consist of only a few devices like a receiver, cable/sat box, DVD player, CD Changer and a video game system. There are included pages for lighting control, audio, and video adjustments as well. You can quickly program this template for your own system or for one of your customers and is self explanatory using activity buttons that are highlighted on each source page so you will always know where you are.
By placing the activity buttons on every page, this design takes advantage of systems that may not include an RF base. If you choose an activity and the IR command didn't get to the device, you can simply choose the activity a second time without having to back to the home page and select the button again. This design is very customer friendly and was intentionally designed to have less buttons on the source control pages by using the only the most commonly used commands for each device. There are additional sized buttons to copy and paste in case you need to include more functions or change a device page.
SECOND PLACE WINNER! The following file is based on my SCUBA-themed configuration that I use for my Marantz RC9500. However, all of the graphics have been completely redone to accommodate the Pronto TSU9600 graphics capabilities (when importing the PCF file into the Pronto Professional program all the graphics became very tiny). Because the remote uses a widescreen display, I decided to base the page navigation within each device on the XBOX 360 dashboard. You navigate the tabs (or also known as ‘blades’ for those familiar with the XBOX 360) by using the page up and down buttons located to the left of the screen. The ‘blades’ themselves are currently not active (i.e., cannot be directly accessed by pressing on them), but will become so at a later date when I have more time to complete the file.
I am an avid SCUBA diver and so the background pictures are themed after this. However, with not too much difficulty, the pictures can be changed to whatever you wish.
The Home page will allow you to: 1) power the entire system down, 2) access power for all devices in the system, 2) access to lighting control and drapes, 4) the remote setup page – for IR codes and macros, 5) direct access to each device – without sending any IR codes and finally 6) the help page.
When executing macros (turning the system on, switching between devices or power the system down), a screen will appear giving you a visual cue as to the progress of the task being completed.
The IR codes and macros are located in a hidden area of the remote that can only be accessed by entering an access code. It is set as “1, 2, 3, 4, Enter” and can easily be changed to whatever you wish. You can access this area by pressing the “setup” icon and then choosing the “IR Codes & Macros” button.
I have also included an Address Book – for important phone numbers, a Clean the Remote section – that will allow you to clean the surface of the touch screen without sending off any IR commands and finally a Help screen – which explains the functions for each of the icons at the top of the device sections. I have even set up sections for Lighting control, Drapes and Zone 2 control.
I have included sections for a CD Player, DVD Player, Satellite PVR, and XBOX 360. Each device section of the remote has a series of buttons at the top of the screen that will: 1) turn the entire system off, 2) access power for all devices in the system, 3) switch to another device, 4) access the display options (if appropriate), 5) access the audio options, and finally 6) lighting.
The satellite television section has graphical one-touch buttons to their favorite channels. There are also sections to directly access the satellite radio stations via one-touch buttons as well. Devices: DSS: ExpressVu 9200, DVD: Arcam DV27 Plus, Game: Microsoft XBox 360, Receiver: Lexicon MC-12, Television: Sony KP-65WV700
My user interface is called Simplicity, and it provides easy control over environment lighting through the Pronto’s hard buttons – which are also used to provide easy channel time shifting with only three keys, Pause, Play and Stop (the DVR is not directly accessible and is only used for time shifting). The Canal Satellite layout is full of favorite channels sorted by genre. Graphics are particularly easy to understand.
Advanced macros will turn on necessary devices (plasma TV, DVD, amplifier, etc.) and turn off unused ones (DVR, etc.) whenever a video source is selected, while selecting audio will turn off video devices (DVR, etc.) and power the amplifier. Devices: DSS: MediaSat, DVD: Pioneer DV-490V, DVD-R: Pioneer DVR-545H, HTPC: Microsoft Windows Media Center 2005, Lighting: Lutron Graphic Eye, MP3: Marantz, Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR804, Television: Pioneer
THIRD PLACE WINNER! Aura is a very flexible design that can be used for personal projects as well as professional programmer’s clients. You can create any background you like to customize the template or choose one of ten different colored backgrounds I made especially for this design. There are extra pre-made pages for Blu-ray, HD-DVD, QWERTY keyboard, plus an alternative to the Lutron page for lighting control for those who like to use the IR codes.
Adding buttons or creating new devices is very easy, there are eight pages of different size, dual state buttons and extra device icons which are pre-arranged that you can simply copy and paste into the correct position for a newly created activity. This design uses as much of the page as possible while minimizing the negative space between buttons and the need for multiple pages.
File: entry-07.zip Size: 1.74mb Date: 04/29/07
Contest Entry #08: Black Magic From: David Beck For: Pronto TSU9600
I really love the sleek design of the new Pronto TSU9600 and wanted to come up with a configuration file that complements its clean, edgy look, but is straightforward and easy to navigate.
In the design, I have tried to simulate commonplace yet modern materials and textures and use them in an otherworldly context. A sense of space and motion add to the realism that I wanted to achieve in the file, but more importantly, I hope your imagination is fired by what I’ve come up with. My planned future addition of .wav files will hopefully heighten the sense of “unreal reality”.
Apart from the .wav files the file isn’t fully realized (focus on the Cinema and Audio options when you’re testing it out...). I’ll be working hard to get the configuration finished, but in the meantime, I hope you’ll give Black Magic a go on your simulator (or the real thing if you’re lucky enough to already have one...) and enjoy the direction I'm heading!
Designed for visual interest as well as visual simplicity and consistency.
Designed for a minimal amount of screen changes when in use (e.g. network channels as punch throughs, cable channels and redirection to transport buttons all appear on the same screen; the page up and down button has been converted to cable channel up and down to facilitate these “multi-use screens”).
Whilst the device is designed for US users in the first instance, baseplate masters (each with national flag and corresponding local networks) have been created for 25 other countries and can be used to change over the system page elements and network punch-throughs - Argentina, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. Each element on the alternative masters is readily movable/removable.
This is the highly anticipated and much talked about “RGBCYM Everything” remote template that everyone has been waiting for. ;-) This template file is large because it is filled with over 1900 buttons! The buttons are set in six different colors, three different sizes, and two different shapes. These buttons have been created using “Crystal Button”. If anyone would like the “Crystal Button” templates for these buttons, download the file and get my Email address from the “INFO” page.
This remote template has been designed with speed of programming in mind. You do not need an image editor to change backgrounds or button images. While other remote layouts may look fancy, they may also take a long time to customize when your customer wants to add just one more piece of equipment. The buttons are organized so that you can either copy/paste or ctrl/drag the button to the page you are designing. Since there are three button sizes, you can scale the button to match the needs of the page. Color coding of the buttons is an essential element to a well designed touchscreen. With this template, a visually pleasing color schemes is easy to layout so that task groups within the page can be separated using the buttons colored with primary and secondary colors.
When long macros are executed (power on/off) the remote goes to a “please wait” screen with a moving status bar.
This remote template also features a highly desirable feature that has been really popular with many of our customers. The “PHOTOS” button on the remote takes you to a page where you can show family photographs. This is a great way to increase programming revenues with a small effort on the programmer’s time. This is one of those features that entice the customer to talk about their remote and the company that created it.
The buttons that are included with this template are completely original and as of this submission, have never been used in a remote. The channel logos for the favorites were downloaded from the DirecTV website and inserted into the button frame.
The name is derived from one of my favorite beers, Three Floyds Alpha King Pale Ale. The design makes heavy use of Alpha channel transparency, allowing every button and panel to take on the color and texture of the main background image. This allows a user to completely change the look and feel simply by changing one background graphic – zero button modifications required. The idea is to have quick and simple modification without having to redesign every single graphic. Included are multiple button designs (flat and rounded) in a large array of sizes and shapes. Shadow effects make the buttons appear to float above the panel; the buttons appear to sink when depressed.
The Alpha King Brew design also shows “the art of the possible” for the Pronto Pro should Philips decide to expand the feature set. This design includes mock-ups for potential features, such as 2-way control of Windows Media Center (with Cover Art download) and Sonos (through uPnP) as well as the ability to read RSS News Feeds from any Internet source. Also included is a mock-up of a PC application that parses Internet Movie Database results and sends them to the Pronto Pro (assuming that Philips releases 2-way communication protocols to third party developers.)
FOURTH RUNNER UP! This .XCF is designed to be a file that would be delivered to an end user. It is all activity based with only the buttons and functions available that are required for using the system.
It controls a simple 2 zone audio system and is an actual working file. All control of the video display is performed by macros, there is no need for a receiver or TV control page as their functions are accessed by punch through commands or the macros themselves. All items not considered critical to the daily use of the system have been hidden.
It uses the serial extender and is operating both the Lutron Radio Ra system and an Escient fireball. The Escient unit is duplicated in order to allow operation in 2 different zones with different macros and volume codes for each zone. When in the Fireball interface, pressing menu takes you to a page using the standard video interface and IR commands for advanced functions such as recording, random play modes, setup, options and more as those functions are not available in the pre written interface. All power is switched on using the activity macros. The power button on the remote accesses a power page which asks the user if shutdown is desired. If not, the no command takes the user back to their previous page.
All original graphics were created in Xara Extreme. The only non original graphics are the transport cluster for the DVD. The please wait animation of the shark fin is actually a 16 page animation, a single page is shown. Tools and lighting icons are displayed in the lower left corner on the pages and the time, battery, and WiFi status icons are shown on a scroll at top left of the screen. The tuner is not included as I do not use it.
File: entry-12.zip Size: 3.43mb Date: 04/29/07
Dr. Ajeenkya's Pronto From: Ajeenkya Patil For: Pronto TSU9600
Complete set up of many useful devices with macros, thanks to Daniel, have also put Indian TV channel logos. Devices: Air Conditioner: Daikin, Amplifier: Niles AV8630, Cable: Humax ND-1000c, DSS: Tata Sky, DVD: Primare DVD-30, HTPC: Sony Vaio VGX-XL302, Lighting: Crestron CLS6, ILUXMedia: Apple TV 160GB, Projector: Sony VPL-VW60, Receiver: Yamaha DSP-Z11, Scaler: DVDO iScan VP50, Speakers: Yamaha YSP-800, Television: Pioneer PDP-5080, Tuner: Sanyo RB-WS1000
Blaez's Device Based XCF File From: Blaez For: Pronto TSU9600
If you were previously using a remote like the Pronto TSU2000, which we were using before upgrading to the TSU9600, then you may have gotten used to going to individual devices that were actually the remotes for the equipment in your system. This system XCF file is based on running all devices with macros, but having a remote available for fine tuning all aspects of the device being used, as well as using buttons to get back and forth between devicess, like Cable and TV. All device remotes can also easily be accessed from a menu page of Devices on the Home Menu. There is an included Help File that explains the remote's use and functions to all users. Elements used were simply from the ProntoEdit Professional program and the "onlyoneremote.com" web site. Devices: CD: Pioneer PD-M6, DVD: Sony DVP-NS975V, Receiver: Yamaha RX-V3300, Switch: DTrovision DS-21R, Tape: Yamaha K-902, Television: Hitachi 65XWX20B, VCR: Sony SLV-795HF
File: blaez_xcf.zip Size: 6.05mb Date: 11/06/07
Eric Elton's Basic System File From: Eric Elton For: Pronto TSU9600
This is pretty basic, made mostly using stock elements. Still, it may be of use to someone as a starting point given the lack of posted system files (none yet!) for the TSU9600. The channel icons are duplicated to allow tuning via the TiVo (cable and OTA) and the Pioneer plasma (cable). The cleaning screen (accessed by the home icon on the home page) makes the unit largely unresponsive so you can wipe the screen without sending unwanted commands. Devices: DVD: Panasonic DVD-RP91, DVR: TiVo Series 3, Lighting: X-10 IR543, Preamp: Lexicon DC-2, Tuner: Yamaha TX-950, TV: Pioneer PDP-5060, VCR: JVC HR-S6700U
Eric Wright's Complete System From: Eric Wright For: Pronto TSU9600
The system includes seperate radio and visual segments which suits me. Hard buttons have been programed to allow picture adjustment in all visual sources. I have also included an AV tools section which allows me to setup individual components. The system uses standard bitmaps provided by Philips and is a work in progress. Devices: BD: Samsung BD-P1000, DSS: Pace SkyHD, DVD: Esoteric DV-50s, Scaler: Pixel Magic Crystalio II VPS-3800, Receiver: Lexicon MC-12, TV: Panasonic TH-65PF9BK
Erik Hart's TSU9600 From: Erik Hart For: Pronto TSU9600
Basically a modified version of the stock philips files for use with the above equipment with the COX DVR menu buttons (ABC and such). Devices: Cable: Motorola DCT-6412, DVD: Yamaha DVD-C950, Game: Microsoft Xbox 360, Television: Sony KDS-R60XBR1, Receiver: Denon AVR-3803, VCR: JVC HR-S3902U
Francois' Home XCF From: Francois Despres For: Pronto TSU9600
A complete XCF file controlling a home cinema system. Includes CanalSat television logos. Devices: DSS: CanalSat Dual-S, DVD-R: Philips HDRW720, Game: Sony PS3, Lighting: X-10 IR543, Projector: Sanyo PLV-Z2000, Receiver: Yamaha RX-V1800, Television: Sony KDL-40W2000
Gary's Home Theater From: Gary Cole For: Pronto TSU9600
I recently upgraded to a TSU9600 (awesome device!) This is my first draft system file, it is based on the theme from my Pronto colour CCF. I have borrowed some elements from other XCF's here (thanks guys) and also customised others PNG's searched from the web. Enjoy! Devices: DSS: Pace Sky HD, DVD: Hyundai DVD-320A, DVR: Pioneer DVR-930H, Game: Microsoft Xbox 360, Lighting: GETS PLC Dimmer, Mini System: Sharp MD-X60, Receiver: Pioneer VSX-D812, Television 1: Pioneer PDP-436XDE, Television 2: Samsung LR2341B
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