Troubleshooting - Ir Capture; Adding Inconcert Ir Devices To The Device Database - AMX VISUALARCHITECT 1.1 Manual

Troubleshooting - IR Capture

Adding InConcert IR Devices To The Device Database

IRL files for many popular devices are available for download on the InConcert Resource Center (at
www.amx.com):
1. Go the InConcert Resource Center on www.amx.com to search and download IRL files.
Many of the devices represented in the InConcert Resource Center provide a ZIP file
for download that contains all of the system files required to control that device,
including IRL and XMD files.
XMD Files provide metadata for captured IR-functions. XMD files are designed to provide device
information for the designer, and are not required to control IR devices.
2. Save the downloaded IRL file(s) to a local directory.
In order for a device to be available for inclusion in your projects, it must be
represented in the device database with an IR Library (*.IRL) and an IR Metadata
(*.XMD) file. Both files must be present in the Device Database in order for the device
to be listed in the Devices tab of the Toolbox. Many InConcert IR Devices may not
have an XMD file associated with the IRL. In these cases, you will need to generate
an XMD file by opening the IRL file in the IR Capture and Management dialog and re-
saving the file. See Creating XMD Files for details.
3. Update the Device Database to include the new IRL and XMD files:
The Device Database cannot be changed while a VA Project is open. Save and close
your project before proceeding.
a. Select Managers > Device Database Manager to open the Device Database Manager dialog.
b. In the Search Paths area, click the Add Search Path (Insert) button. This adds a new (empty)
search path to the device database.
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Problem:
The ER/E1 message appears in
the LED display on the IRIS, and
it doesn't seem to capture codes.
Working With the Device Database
Possible Solutions:
• Verify that the IRIS is connected to the COM port
selected in the IR Capture Options dialog (default =
COM1).
• Verify that the COM port settings on your PC (for the
relevant COM port) match those on the IRIS. By
default, the IRIS uses the following COM Port settings:
Bits Per Second = 9600
Data Bits = 8
Parity = None
Stop Bits = 1
Flow Control = None
• Verify that the batteries in the remote control are fresh.
If the remote has inadequate power, it may appear to
capture some functions, but could result in various
anomalies or the inability to capture some functions.
• Try to minimize direct exposure of the IR window to
strong light sources (especially fluorescent).
• Minimize or eliminate other sources of IR emission in
the area that could cause interference.
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