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PS3IR-1000
User Manual
Version 1.7
© 2010 Schmartz, Inc.

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  • Page 1 PS3IR-1000 User Manual Version 1.7 © 2010 Schmartz, Inc.

  • Page 2: What Is New In Version 1.7

    The status bar is reorganized into two portions – a message portion and a status portion making it a more logical way to communicate overall information to the user. We continue to strive to keep the PS3IR-1000 a stable and reliable product. As such, we welcome your feedback and suggestions.
  • Page 3 Liability Statement Every effort has been made to insure that this product is free of defects. Schmartz, Inc. cannot be held liable for the use of this hardware or any direct or indirect consequential damages arising from its use. All rights are reserved.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ACROS User Macros ................................14 The Macro Window ..............................15 About the Macro File..............................18 Using Macros ................................19 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............................20 PS3IR-1000 ........................... 20 IS NOT WORKING AT ALL .............................. 21 WILL NOT POWER DOWN ....................21 EMOTE OPERATES INCONSISTENTLY RANGE NOT SATISFACTORY ............................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • From the top, there is a status light that is visible in the Schmartz logo. The status light will be on when power is applied and will flash as commands are being processed. The status light will help you verify that the device is operating properly.

  • Page 6: Utility Tool

    The bottom section of the window is a status/message bar that is used to document the connection of the PS3IR-1000 to the Utility tool. If the status portion is green, the device is properly attached and operating; if the status portion is red, the device is not attached or is not operating properly.

  • Page 7: Check Firmware Status

    PS3IR-1000 Utility tool to check firmware status and download new firmware. The very first thing the Utility does when a PS3IR-1000 is detected is to check firmware status. If the firmware is out of date (or if the firmware has become corrupted), the utility will ask you to either update the firmware or cancel the utility.

  • Page 8: Utility Organization

    Virtual BD Remote • Macro Editor • The following image represents starting the Utility tool with a PS3IR-1000 attached to your PC (assuming the Firmware Status Check is OK). This image represents the current settings of IR Input and Power Sensing options.

  • Page 9: Configure Ir Inputs

    IR repeater). With the IR input set on “Auto”, the PS3IR-1000 will use the internal IR sensor until a signal is sent through the IR repeater cable. Once the IR repeater is used, the internal IR sensor will be ignored from that point forward.

  • Page 10: Restore Factory Settings

    PS3. There are four Codes Sets configurable in the PS3IR-1000: Code Set A (default), Code Set B, Code Set C and (you’ll NEVER guess!) Code Set D. The definition of these codes is documented on the Schmartz website in the PRONTO CODE spreadsheets. You will need this IR code information to set up your universal remote control with the matching IR codes.
  • Page 11 The screen images below represent the four possible settings of IR Input and Power Sensing. Each of the images below illustrates the proper connections of the PS3IR-1000, PS3 and IR repeater devices depending on the setting of the configuration buttons. All configuration settings are immediately stored in the PS3- IR1000.

  • Page 12: Teach Your Remote

    This is because at close range the IR signals are very directional. The PS3IR-1000’s internal IR emitter is located under the “S” in “Schmartz” and pointed directly towards the front panel, as shown in the diagram below. The “learning remote” refers to your universal remote as illustrated in the following diagram.

  • Page 13: Virtual Bd Remote

    Virtual BD Remote To control your PS3 from your computer, click on the Virtual BD Remote tab in the PS3IR-1000 Utility. An image of a PS3 Remote Control will appear on your screen. If you click on any button in the PS3 Remote Control window, a wireless command will be issued to your PS3.

  • Page 14: Edit Macros

    Edit Macros The next image shows the Macro Editor tab being selected. Macro Editor Window In this mode, when you click on any “PS3-IR1000 Utility” button in the PS3 Remote Control window with the window the appropriate command is “Macro Editor” tab entered in the macro being displayed clicked.

  • Page 15: The Macro Window

    Select – this is a drop down list that allows you to select which of the 12 macros you want to work with. The macros are numbered 1 through 10, On and Off. Macro 11 is the PS3IR-1000 Discrete On command;...
  • Page 16 In this section of the Macro Window you have: Import – The Import button allows you to select a macro file to load into your PS3IR-1000. All macros that are defined in the file will replace whatever is currently in your device. Any macro that is NOT in the import file will not be disturbed.
  • Page 17 Alternatively you can increment/decrement the field by .1 seconds using the + or – keys. The valid range of step time is a minimum of .1 seconds up to a maximum of 20 seconds. Standard In this section of the Macro Window you have: Duration –...

  • Page 18: About The Macro File

    Below is a sample of an Export file containing the factory default macros “On” and “Off”: @V1.7 // PS3IR-1000 Macro Export Format V1.7 // Macro sections may be cut and pasted in any order. // See documentation for valid step names.

  • Page 19: Using Macros

    You have to point your universal remote at the PS3IR-1000 while pressing the macro key but you do not need to keep pointing for the macro to execute – the PS3IR-1000 takes care of all that.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    PS3IR-1000 is not working at all. Diagnose general problems systematically: 1) Is the PS3IR-1000 powered up properly? Look at the status light (inside the Schmartz logo on the top label). If the status light is lit (not flashing), go to step 2.

  • Page 21: Ps3 Will Not Power Down

    Control” section). If all this fails please, contact Schmartz for additional help. PS3 will not power down Problem: I issue a command from the PS3IR-1000 to power off the PS3 but the PS3 does not shut off. Solution: If you have enabled power sensing in the PS3IR-1000 but have not connected the power sensing •...

  • Page 22: Power Sensing Not Working Properly

    Solution: The PS3IR-1000 can be configured to accept 4 different code sets. The setup of your remote control must agree with the Code Set configuration in the PS3IR-1000. Perform the following checks: Connect the PS3IR-1000 to your PC and start up the Utility program. Go to the settings tab and •...

  • Page 23: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance The PS3IR-1000 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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