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More info to share on K's new Pronto Module, Just FYI.
As most know, several months ago K completed the new Pronto module for the TSU9600 Touchpanel. I'd been hearing good things about the 9600 module and was planning to check it out as soon as possible. In the meantime, Philips released the new Pronto TSU9800, essentially the "big" brother to the 9600. It has a 6.4" touchscreen versus the 3.7" touchscreen on the 9600. Both have the same screen resolution, making the 9600 very sharp. That's not to say the 9800 suffers any sharpness issues, it does not. The panel rez is more than sufficient for the 6.4" screen.
I opted for the larger screen and ordered the 9800 and RFX9600 extender. K kindly sent me the soon to be released 9800 module which came in just before the panel arrived. Very nice job on the module, so congrats to all those at K that prepared not only the module, but the extensive and very helpful K specific Pronto programming manual. (Manual was written for the 9600, but applies to both, and is an excellent reference manual. Very helpful for programming idiots like me!)
It only took 10 minutes to load the new ProntoEdit Pro 2 (PEP2) and download K's module. A few more minutes to edit the IP address in the panel and we were up and running (and I did by myself!). Bottom line, the module and panel were very easy to setup and performed flawlessly. The graphics look great, the covers are clear and readable, and the music control page is superb. The panel response time is very fast. Of course you can also add in all of your normal A/V equipment and with the RFX9600 extender you get both IR and RS232 control.
For those that might still be shopping for a reasonably priced touchpanel (at least compared to Crestron/AMX), or want to upgrade from the standard hand held one-way IR remote, you really should look into the Pronto gear. Both the 9600 (from what I'm told) and 9800 provide a very satisfiying experience in working with K's Players (Thanks to the fantastic work by K's tech experts and the whole support team!!).
I've decided to pick up a couple more for other rooms.
Jim
As most know, several months ago K completed the new Pronto module for the TSU9600 Touchpanel. I'd been hearing good things about the 9600 module and was planning to check it out as soon as possible. In the meantime, Philips released the new Pronto TSU9800, essentially the "big" brother to the 9600. It has a 6.4" touchscreen versus the 3.7" touchscreen on the 9600. Both have the same screen resolution, making the 9600 very sharp. That's not to say the 9800 suffers any sharpness issues, it does not. The panel rez is more than sufficient for the 6.4" screen.
I opted for the larger screen and ordered the 9800 and RFX9600 extender. K kindly sent me the soon to be released 9800 module which came in just before the panel arrived. Very nice job on the module, so congrats to all those at K that prepared not only the module, but the extensive and very helpful K specific Pronto programming manual. (Manual was written for the 9600, but applies to both, and is an excellent reference manual. Very helpful for programming idiots like me!)
It only took 10 minutes to load the new ProntoEdit Pro 2 (PEP2) and download K's module. A few more minutes to edit the IP address in the panel and we were up and running (and I did by myself!). Bottom line, the module and panel were very easy to setup and performed flawlessly. The graphics look great, the covers are clear and readable, and the music control page is superb. The panel response time is very fast. Of course you can also add in all of your normal A/V equipment and with the RFX9600 extender you get both IR and RS232 control.
For those that might still be shopping for a reasonably priced touchpanel (at least compared to Crestron/AMX), or want to upgrade from the standard hand held one-way IR remote, you really should look into the Pronto gear. Both the 9600 (from what I'm told) and 9800 provide a very satisfiying experience in working with K's Players (Thanks to the fantastic work by K's tech experts and the whole support team!!).
I've decided to pick up a couple more for other rooms.
Jim