Remote Central and Philips are pleased to present The Great ProntoPro NG TSU7000 PCF design contest! Think you could create a great ProntoPro NG remote control layout? Then prove it! Your goal is to create a new, imaginative color design for the just-released TSU7000 remote control using the ProntoProEdit NG software package. If you’ve got the creative knack and your design is voted as one of the best by Remote Central members, you’ll win one of three fantastic prize packages totalling $9,395 in value, courtesy of Philips! 42” Philips 42FD9954 Plasma Television - $5,999 Philips ProntoPro NG TSU7000 Color Touchscreen Remote Control - $999 Total: $6,998 Philips ProntoPro NG TSU7000 Color Touchscreen Remote Control - $999 Philips Pronto NG TSU3000 Touchscreen Remote Control - $399 Total: $1,398 Philips ProntoPro NG TSU7000 Color Touchscreen Remote Control - $999 Total: $999 All designs will be judged by Remote Central members and Pronto enthusiasts – that likely means you! The exact voting process will be revealed after the submission period is complete, in February, 2004. Designs must contain at least 75% original graphics for consideration. Designs will be evaluated on originality (how unique the design and graphics are), layout (button placement and ergonomics) and quality (overall “fit and finish” of the file). All configurations should include layouts for (at minimum) the following devices: Television VCR or DVR DVD Player Receiver or Preamplifier Layouts may be based upon “activity” or “device” concepts. All prizes are US-specification and must be shipped to an address in the US or Canada. The fine print: By entering your layout and in consideration for your entry in the contest, you agree that your layout is “work-for-hire” full and unrestricted ownership of all artwork, images, software, writings, the PCF, and any other property created or supplied pursuant to this contest (including, but not limited to, any artwork or images supplied by you, and any trademarks or copyrights related thereto), and all elements and materials created or furnished by you in connection with any of the foregoing (collectively, the “Material”), shall become and remain the property of Philips and, unless otherwise specifically provided, shall be considered specially ordered for Philips as a “work made for hire,” or if for any reason held not to be a “work made for hire,” you hereby assign to Philips all right, title, and interest in and to the Material. Unless otherwise specifically provided, Philips’ rights in the Material shall include, but not be limited to, the exclusive right to use and otherwise exploit any or all of the Material in any manner and in any media, whether now known or hereafter devised, throughout the world in perpetuity. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Philips’ rights in the Material shall include the right to alter, digitize, distribute, reproduce, and copyright any or all of the Material. You agree not to mortgage, pledge, assign, or otherwise encumber any or all of the Material. All submissions will be made available for download on the Remote Central site and/or used for promotional purposes by Philips. In non-legalese: Philips is allowed to use PCFs submitted for marketing purposes. Enter as many times as you like – but remember that each new design must be significantly different from your other designs. You may re-submit your previously entered file once, before the close of the contest, if you have made improvements. All submissions must include: Your .PCF file, compressed in .ZIP format (with WinZip, for example). A brief text description of what makes your design unique. 2 to 4 screenshots showcasing what you believe are the most memorable sections of your design. Send your entries via email to CONTEST OVER! Submissions must be received by midnight Eastern Time on January 31st, 2004. Absolutely not! Here’s all that you’ll require in order to participate in this competition: The ProntoProEdit NG PC software program. This includes a fully functional ProntoPro NG emulator with which to test your design. Since you can only incorporate learned signals if you currently own a Pronto, users without a remote should instead add a delay or jump (where appropriate) on each button, in order for their configuration to function correctly. To download ProntoProEdit NG, click here. A bitmap editing program. This could be anything from Microsoft Paint to Adobe Photoshop. Many designers also fashion their buttons in a vector-based program first, such as Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW. Your brain! Quite possibly the most important part! Be unique, be creative, be different! You’ll find a wide range of resources here on Remote Central, such as the Pronto NG Message Forum where you can talk with others about ProntoProEdit NG, the Pronto NG FAQ where you’ll find tips, tricks and answers to many common questions, or visit the Pronto NG PCF or Pronto CCF file archives for access to hundreds of system configurations and dozens of unique designs sure to get your creative juices flowing! You can also visit www.pronto.philips.com for the latest ProntoProEdit downloads and more tips and tricks. Here are a few sample screenshots of what can be done with ProntoProEdit NG... Hurry, this competition closes at midnight Eastern Time on January 31st, 2004!

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