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come across a batch of brand new Pronto TSU-501 (Boston A7RC) touch-screen programmable remotes and are offering
them at a ridiculously low price! These remotes originally sold for $449 USD and are
currently still sold online for $404 USD
(link).
Purchase though Curtpalme.com for
almost 90% off
with free worldwide shipping to anywhere! Quantities are limited. Once
they're sold out, they're gone for good!
What's Included These units are brand new and come in the original
packaging and include the following:
- Remote control
- Serial cable
- FreedomEdit software CD
- Owners manual
- Original packaging
- 3 AA batteries
Features The A7RC Remote Control was originally part Boston's Avidea
770 premium home theater system (for $4k!) and was also sold separately as an
accessory for $449 USD. This remote has been reprogrammed to be used with any
system.
Based on the Philips ProntoNEO TSU-500, the touch-screen programmable Boston
A7RC outputs both infrared (IR) and radio frequency (RF) signals so it is
particularly useful for multi-room setups. The A7RC is pre-coded for use with
most brand cable boxes, satellite receivers, home automation systems, Laser Disc
players, tape decks (with IR sensor), TVs, VCRs, CD player/recorders, Digital
Video Recorders, DVD player/recorders, preamps, and tuners. The A7RC will also
learn codes if they're not pre-coded.
Here are the main differences between the Boston A7RC and the Philips
ProntoNEO TSU-500:
- 2 extra hard buttons.
- Tilt sensor: Automatically turns on when
picked up. Duration of active state can be set by user.
- Bottom-mounted IR learning eye: No need to
have remotes head-to-head. Both learning and teaching remotes can be
properly oriented.
- RF capability: Use with any Philips or Marantz RF base station. Individual devices can be RF or IR. Can also be
used through walls and floors in remote locations up to 50 feet from base
station, but range can be affected by construction technique and
interference. Multiple remotes can be configured to operate independently.
LCD: The A7RC remote has a large (approximately 1 1/2" x 2 5/8") touch
screen LCD that displays customized screens and editable labels. The LCD
features a blue backlight and adjustable contrast. The LCD resolution is 160 x
100 pixels.
LCD Timer: The remote is programmed to turn off the LCD automatically if no
button is keyed for a certain amount of time. The timer is adjustable from 3 to
120 seconds (1-second increments).
Motion Sensor: The A7RC has a motion sensor which turns the LCD on
when you lift it to an angle greater than 50°. It also turns on when any button
is pressed.
Backlight: A button on the left side of the remote turns on the back
lighting for the LCD display and the hard buttons. The time the back light stays
on is adjustable from 1 to 120 seconds (1-second increments), or you can set it
to on, meaning it's on whenever the LCD is on.
Contrast: The LCD contrast can be adjusted for optimum readability.
Key-touch Beep: The A7RC emits a beep when you press a button, hard
button or LCD soft button. The beep function has three volume levels and it can
be turned off.
Compatible Device: This unit can control 8 devices. The device to be
controlled is selected on the LCD's device page. When the device is chosen, a
page (or pages) appears on the LCD that's unique to that device.
Customized Labels and Buttons: The remote lets you enter customized
labels for each device button and the command buttons within the device
sections. The labels can include upper and lower case letters, numbers, and
various other symbols. The button shapes can be customized and websites like
remotecentral.com can offer channel icons and other images for the remote. Visit
the
RemoteCentral.com ProntoNEO area to learn more.
Learning Function: In addition to the pre-coded devices that can be
entered by using the supplied codes, this remote can learn functions from most
infrared remotes. This allows you to operate numerous devices from different
manufacturers with a single remote control.
Macros: Macro functions allow you to send a sequence of commands using
a single button. The A7RC has five macro buttons and you can program a delay
between commands.
Clock: The A7RC has an internal clock and calendar that shows you the
day, month, date, and time across the top of the LCD.
Power Requirements: The remote operates on three "AA" batteries
(included). The 2 MB programmable memory is non-volatile so it isn't lost when
you change the batteries.
Specifications Infrared (IR): The IR operating range of the A7RC
is approximately 33 feet. The frequency range the remote will learn is 56 kHz to
455 kHz.
Radio Frequency (RF): The RF operating range of the A7RC is
approximately 66 feet in a typical house and direct line of sight is not
necessary. The actual range will depend on the material and density of the walls
and obstacles through which the signal must pass. The RF transmission frequency
is 418 MHz and the RF channel can be changed if you have more than one Avidea
770 system or if a neighbour in close proximity has one.
Controls Operation: The remote has two types of buttons, soft
buttons on the LCD and hard buttons above and below the LCD and on the left
side. Most of the controls on the unit are shown on the touch screen LCD, the
layout of which varies based on the functions available for the selected device.
In addition to the LCD controls, this unit has the following hard buttons;
Avidea system power, TV power, volume +/-, channel +/-, mute, TV source,
navigation buttons (four directions and OK), mode, OSD (on screen display),
close OSD, and device (back to device select screen).
Software You can personalize your A7RC even more using the included
Freedom Edit software (included).
Freedom Edit Software Features:
- Define the types and brands of your devices
- Generate a new device page
- Design the page layout and appearance of
buttons
- Configure the behaviour of the hard buttons
and soft buttons
- Access Freedom Edit's extended help system
- Transfer programming to other A7RC remotes
- Preview the remote configuration files on
the Freedom Emulator
- Upload the current remote configuration to
the computer and download new configurations to the remote
Freedom Edit Minimum Computer System Requirements:
- Pentium 166 MHz
- Windows 98, Me, or XP
- 32 MB RAM
- 16MB free hard disc space
- Serial port
- CD-ROM drive
Manual
Pronto TSU-501 /
Boston A7RC remote manual (1.5mb, PDF format)
Reviews/Testimonials
"... infinitely more flexible than my Harmony remote!" -
RalphArch
"Fast shipping! I got mine in 5 days. US to Canada!" - Analog Rocks
"The remote is several cuts above the usual slab 'o buttons. A learning
handset that's also pre-programmed with a large code library, it features an LCD
touchscreen as well as soft and hard buttons — all backlit. In a thoughtful
touch, the remote automatically turns on when you pick it up (there's a tilt
switch inside) and automatically turns off after a user-settable delay. And it
can use either infrared (IR) or radio-frequency (RF) signals to control the
system. RF is particularly useful when the control center is in another room
(maximum range is 66 feet). The control center's output for a supplied dual IR
emitter even lets you control other equipment in your rack with RF commands from
the remote. Of course, you can also create macros, which allow you to issue a
string of commands with one button touch. Finally, the remote has a serial port
so you can connect it to your PC and customize the touchscreen's layout and the
remote's operation using the supplied Freedom Edit Windows software." -
Sound & Vision Magazine
"Got the remotes yesterday and did a quick setup for basic home theater
functions. The remotes work really well and send RF out to my RCA brand IR
blaster receivers. I no longer have to point the remote at a specific spot to
control components. Deluxe!" - Loudmouse
"I received the remote control soon after you have shipped it. I am very
happy with it. Good service and very quick. It works well. Thanks." - Roland
"Everything looks great, and shipping time to Canada was fantastic
especially considering the fact that it was over New Years. Did a quick basic
setup and it seems to work like a charm. Anyways just wanted to send an email to
say thanks for getting this out to me so quickly, even during the holidays. I
wish all vendors were as prompt!" - Michael V.
"... for the price it is a VERY good universal remote !" - Tom W.
"I really do like these remotes. Since a lot of my equipment is similar in
theater room (Avel LP and Pioneer receiver) I can use one basic setup and modify
for my three rooms -so it is a lot cheaper and easier for me. I really like the
RF and the big sturdy hard buttons and the scroll and power buttons." -
Ralph A.
"Well I got my 3x TSU-501's this morning, My Hat is off to Tim, He
emailed me while on vacation to let me know mine had shipped on the 7th, so that
is 6 days to get to Switzerland, WOW! Excellent service, fast shipping, plus the
price, you can't go wrong. Now time to go and have some fun setting them up."
- HKSteve
"These things are awesome! I can't believe how little I paid for it.
Thanks so much!" - Chris
Need more information? See the official 'Pronto TSU-501/Boston A7RC' forum thread!
Other useful links:
ProntoNEO TSU-500 FAQ at RemoteCentral.com
ProntoNEO TSU-500 file area at RemoteCentral.com
Questions, comments or feedback should be directed to
TechToys at: techtoys@curtpalme.com
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