Spitfire Innotech Systems Inc; Introduction; Description - Innotech SpitFire User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing your SpitFIRE™ Serial Port Infrared Remote
Control.
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The Innotech Systems' SpitFIRE turns an ordinary PC into a powerful
state-of-the-art home entertainment control system!
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The SpitFIRE controls all popular entertainment devices including TVs,
VCRs, satellites and cable boxes directly from a PC.
The SpitFIRE converts data words from your computer's serial port into
infrared remote control signals without the annoyance and inconvenience of
having to "learn" your existing remote controls.
The SpitFIRE incorporates the acclaimed Innotech remote control code
library, used throughout the world, for reliable operation of virtually all
TVs, VCRs, Cable, DSS, DVD and other home entertainment systems.
The SpitFIRE includes two convenient front panel mounted infrared diodes.
A mini-phone plug located in the rear permits the use of mini stick--on IR
emitters or IR blasters for maximum flexibility.
The small (3¼" x 5¼") SpitFIRE may be situated behind or near the PC,
and is connected via a conventional serial cable to the PC. Sample software
is included. The SpitFIRE is controlled via a standard serial interface. The
host PC controls the SpitFIRE by simply sending simulated button presses.
The SpitFIRE will respond by returning status information for every com-
mand.
The SP4001SP contains infrared remote control codes for TV/VCR/Cable/
Satellite and DVDs. The SP6002SP contains the infrared remote control
codes for all popular home theater and audio components. The SpitFIRE
includes sample application software to illustrate the operation of the device.
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SpitFIRE - FRONT PANEL
SpitFIRE
INNOTECH SYSTEMS
Status Light Infrared Detector*
*enabled in selected models only)
SpitFIRE REAR PANEL
INNOTECH SYSTEMS
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Power Supply Jack

DESCRIPTION

The SpitFIRE provides dual infrared-emitting diodes on the front panel. These
provide the control signals for the desired consumer systems. In addition, a
rear panel connection permits the use of remote IR emitters that may be
mounted against the desired consumer systems.
A front panel status light simplifies programming the SpitFIRE. The status
signals are also sent back to the PC via the serial connection.
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Infrared Output
Ext. IR
Serial Input
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