Ir Libraries; Adding A New Component To The Ir Library; Using The Ir Learning Station Interface () - Nuvo Concerto NV-I8DMS User Manual

existing configuration or to create a new one. The sec-
ond asks to "Retrieve Existing Configuration From
Concerto." When you click on the "Retrieve" button, a
progress window will appear.
If you have this configuration already stored on your
computer's hard drive, you will see a dialog box asking
if you wish to overwrite the existing file. If this file is
not stored in your computer, this box will not appear.
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2.1

IR Libraries

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 .irc file.
Screen 2.1
2.2

Adding a New Component to the IR Library

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 equip-
ment. Clicking on the type that matches the compo-
nent will add the type name in that field. If desired,
you can add a type name that is not in the drop-down
menu. Some equipment operates at IR frequencies out-
side of the normal 38khz range. This can result in spo-
radic IR operation. To accommodate for variations in
IR modulation frequencies, the IR Library has an addi-
tional drop-down menu titled "Carrier" for each source.
This allows you to manually choose 30, 36, 38, 40, or
56 as IR modulation frequencies. Most equipment
operates at the default 38khz, but as a general rule, the
following equipment operates best at a frequency out-
side of 38khz. They are as follows: Mitsubishi and
Dennon is 30khz; Philips/Marantz is 36khz; Sony is
40khz; RCA/Thompson is 56khz.
Screen 2.2
Clicking on OK will automatically add that component
and associated functions to the IR Library.
Using the IR Learning Station Interface (fig. 9)
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. 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.
Concerto Learning Station
Model NV-I8DLS
PASSTHRU
READY IR SENSOR
15
TEST ACTIVE POWER
Hold the source
remote control 8-10
inches from the
Learning Station
Interface.
Fig. 9