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quickstart guide 

PTX3

PTX3

Prodigy

®

 Handheld Touchpanel

QUICKSTART DOC. 7001A (2027729)    03.10

www.crestron.com/prodigy

888.273.7876

201.767.3400

©2010 Specifications subject to 
change without notice.

All brand names, product names, and trademarks 
are the property of their respective owners.

The Prodigy

®

 PTX3 is a versatile yet cost effective home 

theater remote control. This state of the art handheld 
two-way controller includes a 2.8” active matrix 
touchscreen capable of displaying stunning graphics and 
dynamic text with true feedback.

The ergonomic layout of pushbuttons provides intuitive, 
tactile control for hands and fingers of all sizes. Its 
compact size and design offer easy one handed 
operation, while its 802.15.4 wireless technology affords 
reliable communications over everything from home 
theater to whole house automation as part of a complete 
Prodigy system.

Introduction

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Perform the following procedure to install the battery 
pack in a PTX3 touchpanel:

Power

A. Install the Battery

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Configure the Touchpanel

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The following diagram illustrates a PTX3 in a system with 
other Prodigy devices.

Application

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1.  Place the touchpanel screen side down on a  
 

clean, soft surface.

2.  Remove the battery compartment cover on the  
 

rear of the touchpanel.

3.  Carefully connect the multi-pin connector of the  
 

battery with the corresponding connector inside  

 

the battery compartment. The pin side of the  

 

connector should be facing upward (toward the  

 

rear of the touchpanel). Red wires should be  

 

above black wires (toward the top of the 

 

touchpanel). Ensure the connector is fully    

 seated.

4.  Place the battery in  
 

the compartment,  

 

oriented so the wires  

 

for the multi-pin  

 

connector are on the  

 

bottom, as shown  

 

in the illustration to  

 the 

 

right.

5.  Re-attach the battery  
 compartment 

cover.

B. Charge the Battery

To charge the battery pack, the PTX3 must be 
placed on the included PTX3-DS docking 
station/charger. Connect the included power pack 
to the PTX3-DS.

NOTE:

  Before using the PTX3 for the first time, 

charge its battery for a least two hours by placing 
it on the PTX3-DS docking station/charger. The 
green LED on the front of the PTX3 will blink while 
the battery is charging.

NOTE:

  When not using the PTX3, store the unit 

on its docking station/charger.

The setup screen is the starting point for 
configuring the PTX3. When power is applied 
for the first time, the screen shown below 
appears.

NOTE:

  During regular operation 

of the touchpanel, to activate the 
setup functions, press hard keys 
1, 2, 3, and 4 in sequence twice 
(i.e. press 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4) 
within a five second period.

Touch the screen to display the PTX3 setup 
screen, as shown in the illustration below. 
The setup screen enables basic configuration 
procedures prior to regular operation of the 
touchpanel.

USB Port Location

NOTE:

  USB port for loading projects 

and upgrading firmware, is located 
behind the battery compartment 
cover on the rear of the unit.

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For Regulatory Compliance information, refer to the latest 
version of Doc. 7002.

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