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AMX IRLIB Instruction Manual

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Infrared Library Management Program
(Version 2.01 or higher)
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  • Page 1 IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program (Version 2.01 or higher) S o f t w a r e...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    CUSTOMER REMEDIES. AMX Corporation’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at AMX Corporation's option, either (a) return of the price paid, or (b) repair or replacement of the SOFTWARE that does not meet AMX Cor- poration's Limited Warranty and which is returned to AMX Corporation. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the SOFTWARE or hardware has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing IRLIB from disk Installing from the Panja Control Disc (CD-ROM) Installing from the Disk Image on the Panja Control Disc (CD-ROM) Running IRLIBX from the AMX Control Disc folder Menus and Options ..............7 Screen Saver Mode Function Menus F1—Hand control...
  • Page 4 IR Functions and Cable Diagrams........31 Hand Control IR Functions—Standard Order Cables and Adapters RJ-25 Module Connectors Table of Contents IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    IRLIB is used to manage Infrared (IR) control functions created with an IRIS Infrared Capture Unit. The IRIS unit captures IR functions and sends them to the IRLIB Li- brary Management Program. The IRLIBX program and the AXCESS Central Control- ler/NetLinx Integrated Controller Systems provide you with unlimited IR control capability.
  • Page 6 Introduction IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program...

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installing IRLIB from disk Before installing IRLIB, make a backup copy of the disks. If you need help making a backup copy, refer to your MS-DOS manual for disk-copy instructions. After you make backup copies, follow these steps to install the Control System programs and run the IRLIBX program.

  • Page 8: Installing From The Panja Control Disc (Cd-Rom)

    Next or using the Browse button to select a differ- ent destination folder. The default is folder is recommended. Place a checkmark by the AMX DOS TOOLS option (this folder contains the IRLIBX program) and the IR Library Files if you want the IR files installed onto your hard-drive.

  • Page 9: Installing From The Disk Image On The Panja Control Disc (Cd-Rom)

    Installing from the Disk Image on the Panja Control Disc (CD-ROM) Follow these steps to install only the AMX DOS Tools (IRLIBX is located in this folder) from the Control Disc. Note Put the Control Disc into your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 10 Installation IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program...

  • Page 11: Menus And Options

    When the IRLIBX main screen appears, the words *** MASTER PRESENT *** are dis- played at the bottom center of the screen (Figure 4). This verifies that IRLIBX is com- IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program IRLIB Menus and Options...

  • Page 12: Screen Saver Mode

    You see the message IRLIBX Press any key displayed and move around the screen. Press any non-control key to see the previously selected menu screen. Figure 6 F–Key Menu Hand Control Keys and related menus Function DCU/IRS IRIS Communications Help IRLIB Menus and Options IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program...

  • Page 13: Function Menus

    Highlight the Change Directory option and press the enter key to open the CHANGE DIRECTORY menu. Change the directory path when: − The file you want to use is not in the current directory. IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program IRLIB Menus and Options...

  • Page 14: F2-Function

    • View Used for Panja internal use only. • Rearrange Displays a "Function List" of the currently selected Hand Control function names. Also, a "Help" window of edit options is displayed. IRLIB Menus and Options IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program...

  • Page 15: F3-Dcu/Irs

    This area is where the The current library of HC Functions of the function list will be con- files will be listed in this currently selected structed. area. hand controls will be listed here. IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program IRLIB Menus and Options...
  • Page 16 IRLIBX. • Memory Test Performs a memory test verifying the hardware function- ality of an AXC-IR/S IR or Wired Serial card. This test is valid for AXC-IR/S cards only. IRLIB Menus and Options IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program...

  • Page 17: F4-Iris

    Pressing the "control" and "t" keys at the same time produces the same result (Figure 13). The menu bar along the top of the window provides controls for changing the display and communications options. IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program IRLIB Menus and Options...

  • Page 18: F6-Help

    Select option of the Hand Control menu, or the Load File option of the DCU/IRS menu. Each of these menus uses the Choose selection box in different ways. IRLIB Menus and Options IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program...

  • Page 19: Hand Control Menu

    When the Information dialog box opens it displays the following file informa- tion: Manufacturers name (Figure 15) Hand control model number (Figure 15) Device(s) controlled by the hand control (Figure 15) IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program IRLIB Menus and Options...

  • Page 20: Dcu/Irs Menu And Iris Menu

    Note The happy-face symbol on the first line of the adjacent figure indicates that a file has been named incorrectly. Custom files should not use the exten- sions .IRL or .IRV. IRLIB Menus and Options IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program...
  • Page 21 CardFrame, but an as- sociated name for those func- tions will only show as UNKNOWN until the compari- son is made. IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program IRLIB Menus and Options...
  • Page 22 IRLIB Menus and Options IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program...

  • Page 23: Application And Use

    The third window, CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT, provides up to 21 characters for the type of equipment being controlled. Enter a type such as Monitor Model X12 or Sony VCR Model R4321 and press RETURN. IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program Application and Use...
  • Page 24 OK FUNCTION WAS LOADED window (Figure 19). Pressing any key, as indicated in the window, positions the highlight bar over the next function list number. Application and Use IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program...

  • Page 25: Building A Function Description List

    IRLIBX program. Use F3 to select the DCU/IRS menu and choose the MODIFY option to open the modify option window (Figure 20). These steps for developing and using an IR function description list are as follows: IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program Application and Use...
  • Page 26 The function that you choose in the right column will now be rather than those defaulted by moved to a function position in the left column of the Modify page. the IRL file. Application and Use IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program...

  • Page 27: Saving A Custom File

    For the purposes of this ex- save the file to the current working directory, enter a specific path and location. ample, the *.SAV extension was used, although any other extension can be used. IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program Application and Use...

  • Page 28: Loading A Custom File

    When the Load DCU/IRS data screen appears (Figure 22), enter the FILENAME.SAV (along with the file location if necessary) to load and press ENTER. You can load a file from another directory by entering a specific path and loca- tion for it. Application and Use IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program...
  • Page 29 Ctrl-T. Figure 23 Comparison example using Ctrl-T Move the selection bar to the custom file (displayed with a S) and press ENTER to select it. IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program Application and Use...
  • Page 30 The pre- tions show a function label. viously selected files remain selected. Press ESC once your custom file displays function labels for its custom functions. This action temporary stores the file. Application and Use IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program...

  • Page 31: Programming An Axc-Ir/S Card

    AXC-IR/S card. Observe the windows and messages that appear during the storage process. Repeat the steps if there are any problems. Figure 27 Sending Device Function win- IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program Application and Use...

  • Page 32: Verify The Programming

    Prepare Displayed for printer options. Status Window displayed to show that file is being printed. Printing... Wait Programming of device in progress. Wait Please Wait... Press Any Key Application and Use IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program...
  • Page 33 Load files or Press Any Key create them with IRIS. Print No Paper in Printer There is no paper in the printer, or the printer is not connected. Press Any Key IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program Application and Use...
  • Page 34 Application and Use IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program...

  • Page 35: Ir Functions And Cable Diagrams

    ' ' ' ' 9 ' ' ' ' AM/FM ' ' ' ' +10 ' ' ' ' (for CD players typi- play < (play reverse) cally) enter (used in conjunction with numbers typically) IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program IR Functions and Cable Diagrams...

  • Page 36: Cables And Adapters

    Figure 33 White - 6 5 - Black 4 - Red RJ-25 modular connector dia- Yellow - 2 3 - Green gram Blue - 1 IR Functions and Cable Diagrams IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program...
  • Page 37 Then cross-connect the yellow wire to the black wire within the length of the cable. IRLIB Infrared Library Management Program IR Functions and Cable Diagrams...
  • Page 38 AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time. dallas • los angeles • mexico city • philadelphia • shanghai • singapore • tampa • toronto • york • brussels 3000 research drive, richardson, TX 75082 USA • 469.624.8000 • 800.222.0193 • fax 469.624.7153 • technical support 800.932.6993...

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