Using The Iris; Capturing Hc Functions; Capturing Hc Functions In Default Mode - AMX IRIS Operation/Reference Manual

Using the IRIS

Capturing HC Functions

The two modes you can use to capture HC functions are default and special function. You use default
mode, which is automatically set when you connect power to the 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.
You can also the IR Capture and Management tool in AMX's VisualArchitect
software application to capture and manage IR functions via the IRIS. Refer to the
VisualArchitect Instruction Manual and online help for details.
Refer to the IREdit instruction manual for information on to storing captured HC functions.
Default Mode Settings
Default
Baud
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8

Capturing HC functions in default mode

To capture HC functions in default mode:
1. Make a list of the name and sequence of the HC functions you want to capture. The standard order
for HC functions is listed in theHC IR Functions section on page 6.
2. Connect the RS-232 cable to the DB-9 connector on the IRIS unit and the RS-232 port on your PC,
as shown in theCables and Adapters section on page 6. Set the baud rate in the IRIS unit to match
the PC baud rate. Refer to theBaud Rate Settings section on page 5 to set the baud rate. Then,
connect the 12
lights and 01 appears in the display.
LED
3. Hold the HC device approximately 3-inches away from the
first key on the HC to capture the first function. The
key as soon as the
4. The [ ] briefly appears in the display to indicate the HC function is captured. Then, 01 appears and
the
READY
Characters and P Modes table on page 4 for further information.
5. Hold the HC device approximately 3-inches away from the
same key on the HC device again to verify the
the HC function is captured correctly, a pair of [ ] (brackets) will briefly flash in the display. The
VERIFY LED
message appears in the display, repeat steps 3 and 5. Otherwise, go to step 6.
IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit
Setting
9600
off
on
off
on
on
off
or 12 power supply to the 12
VDC VAC
goes off.
READY LED
and s light. The
VERIFY LED LED
goes off, 01 appears in the display, and the
connector on the IRIS unit. The
VDC
capture window. Press and hold the
IR
will start blinking. Release the HC
SIGNAL LED
will not light if P4 mode is active; refer to theDisplay
capture window. Press and hold the
IR
function was captured correctly by the IRIS unit. If
IR
pushbutton's
SEND
Using the IRIS
READY
lights. If an Er
LED
3