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Fig. 12
Fig. 11
2.1 Adding a New Component to the IR Library (Fig. 12)
New component IR files are easily added by clicking on the
Add New button. This brings up a new window titled Add New
Component. In this window you must first enter the
manufacturer name and model. The Type drop-down menu
contains a large list of components. Each is a template of
common functions for that type of equipment. Clicking on
the type that matches the component will add the type name
in that field. If desired, you can add a type name that is not
in the drop-down menu.
Clicking on OK will automatically add the selected
component and associated functions to the IR Library.
Using the IR Learning Station Interface (Fig. 13)
To record new IR codes, you will need the IR Learning Station
Interface. The IR Learning Station Interface is a powerful
tool for setting up new IR Libraries for use with the
Configurator Software, and is part of the IR Learning Station
Package. Capturing function codes and adding them to the
component IR Library is an easy process.
The Interface box is connected to your computer using one
of the RS232 connection cables provided with the IR
Learning Station package. Note that in many cases, personal
notebook computers do not have a Db9 serial cable. In this
case an RS232 to USB dongle cable will be necessary.
The back panel of the Interface box has two IR outputs for
testing purposes. You can use the included IR emitter and
attach it to the IR window on the face of the source
component, or to the built-in IR blaster, which, when aimed
at the source equipment, will fire the IR command.
2. IR Libraries (Fig. 11)
The IR Library is a list of available components and their IR
function codes. The Configurator Software stores captured IR
codes in a single directory. Once captured or downloaded,
the Configurator Software will permanently store it as a .gcl
file.
Fig. 13
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Concerto Learning Station
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