Learning Ir Commands (Creating Palette Files); Built-In Ir Code Library - Xantech SPLCD64G Installation & Programming Manual

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LEARNING IR COMMANDS (Creating Palette Files)

IR Codes from the manufacturer's remotes for each of the components you wish to control from the SPLCD can
be learned into the Universal Dragon™ software and stored in Palette Files (Command Groups) for
placement onto the Keypads. In order to do this, the SPLCD must be connected to the PC as outlined in the
Section: Connecting the SPLCD to the PC.
NOTE 1: Before starting this section, included in Universal Dragon™, is an extensive IR Code Library. Before
learning any IR commands, check the IR Library to see if the IR Commands for the components you wish to
control are listed.
NOTE 2: If you have previously created Palette Files in any other versions of Dragon Drop-IR™ Software (for
programming URC-2's, MRC88, etc) these files can Imported into Universal Dragon. If all of your codes are
either located in the IR Code Library or are already learned in Command Groups, proceed to the section
entitled: Placing Commands onto the GTL's.

BUILT-IN IR CODE LIBRARY

Universal Dragon has a built-in IR Code Library. The IR Code Library is a large database of manufacturer's IR
Commands for a whole assortment of brands and components. If your manufacturer's codes are in our
database there might not be any need to 'teach' IR commands into the system. To check the Universal
Dragon's extensive IR Code Library, do the following:
1. Open a SPLCD Project.
2. If not already open, in the View Menu, select Palette Editor or roll over the Palette Tab and click the
Auto-Hide Button (thumb tack) to hold the window open. The Palette Editor will open. (Figure 28).
3. Select Show IR Library.
4. Click the '+' next to the appropriate Brand (Pioneer, Sony, etc). A list of available components will open.
5. Click the Component Type (i.e. VCR, DVD etc). A list of Command Groups for the selected
brand/component's IR codes (and RS232 commands) will be displayed.
NOTE: A Tab appear in the margin next to the Palette Editor for each Command Group opened to allow
switching between multiple Command Groups while programming buttons. Use the arrows at the bottom
of the window to scroll through multiple Tabs and use the 'X' Button to close unneeded Command
Groups.
6. You will need to test the commands from these different Command Groups to see which one works with
your component. Please see the next section: Testing IR Commands in the IR Library.
Figure 27 – Open Palette Editor
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