AMX IRIS Operation/Reference Manual

AMX IRIS Operation/Reference Manual

Infrared/serial data capture unit
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Operation/Reference Guide
IRIS
Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit
C o n t r o l S y s t e m A c c e s s o r i e s
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  • Page 1 Operation/Reference Guide IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit C o n t r o l S y s t e m A c c e s s o r i e s L a s t R e v i s e d : 1 / 1 7 / 2 0 0 7...
  • Page 2 Products repaired under this policy will carry a ninety (90) day warranty on material and labor. • AMX will notify the AMX Authorized Partner with the cost of repair, if cost is greater than the Standard Repair Fee, within five (5) days of receipt.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit ..............1 Overview ........................1 Specifications......................1 Front and Rear Panel Components ................2 Using the IRIS .....................3 Capturing HC Functions.................... 3 Capturing HC functions in default mode ................. 3 Capturing HC functions in SP mode ................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit...
  • Page 5: Iris Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit

    VCRs, TVs, and CD players. After you capture IR functions with the IRIS unit (FIG. 1 on page 2), the functions are sent to a PC running the IREdit software program. The IREdit software program creates HC function files that are downloaded to the AXCESS Central Controller.
  • Page 6: Front And Rear Panel Components

    IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit IRIS (FG5448) Specifications (Cont.) Includes: • Large, 2-digit status LED • Adjustable RS-232 port (300 - 9600 baud) • 12 VAC power supply • IREdit software Front and Rear Panel Components IR window Alphanumeric display...
  • Page 7: Using The Iris

    IRIS unit, to capture the majority of HC functions. The table below shows the IRIS unit settings for default mode. Before capturing HC functions, make sure the baud rate in the IRIS unit is set properly, and connected to a PC running the IREdit software application.
  • Page 8: Capturing Hc Functions In Sp Mode

    Capturing difficult HC functions using P3-P8 modes Set the IRIS unit to the P3-P8 modes if you cannot capture an HC function in default or SP mode, The P3 and P4 modes are special settings to capture HC functions. Perform these steps to capture HC functions using P3-P8 modes: 1.
  • Page 9: Baud Rate Settings

    Strict-timing mode Baud Rate Settings The default communication setting for the IRIS unit is 9600 baud. You can change the baud rate with the , and pushbuttons. You must set the IRIS unit's baud rate to match the baud rate of the PC...
  • Page 10: Cables And Adapters

    Video1, Line A, VCR1, VDP, or input + ’1’ (channel digits or tracks for CD) Video2, Line B, VCR2, or input - ’2’ Video3 ’3’ RGB1 or Tape1 ’4’ RGB2 or Tape2 ’5’ ’6’ Tuner ’7’ Phono ’8’ IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit...
  • Page 11 Using the IRIS HC IR Functions - Standard Order (Cont.) Function Description Function Description ’9’ AM/FM ’+10’ or ’+100’ Play < (play reverse) Enter (used in conjunction with number typically) IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit...
  • Page 12 Using the IRIS IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    COM port settings. Verify that the new settings are as follows: 9600, No Parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and Flow Control is The AXB-IRIS is able to verify the set to None. codes, but when the Send Command is pressed, an Er appears on the •...
  • Page 14 Troubleshooting IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit...
  • Page 15 Troubleshooting IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit...
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