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Adding User-Defined VBIRs
The VBrick VBIR is an external hardware device that uses the passthough port on a VBrick
to send control commands via an infrared link to third-party devices like VCRs, DVDs, etc.
(see Figure 8 for a visual schematic). You must use a VBIR if the target third-party device
does not have a serial port that can directly connect to a VBrick encoder. The VBIR can be
programmed with codes representing IR command sets that are compatible with devices
from many manufacturers. Use the following window to create a custom
User Defined VBIR
.
Enter a device description (20 characters or less), a three-digit code, and select the SpitFire
model. When done, the new device is added to the
User Defined VBIRs
list as well as to the
Source Device
dropdown lis
t
. For a current list of VCR/ DVD device codes for SpitFire II
models, go to http://innotech.com/spitfire-ii-device-codes.pdf For SpitFire III models, go
Name
Enter a unique, descriptive name that will be displayed on the
virtual remote. For example in Figure 6, "Sony DVD" is the
configured name shown on the controller. No embedded spaces or
special characters are allowed.
Source Device
Select a source DVD or VCR from the dropdown list. The list
shows serial port direct-connect devices and VBIR (SpitFire)
devices that are tested and supported by VBrick. It also shows any
custom VBIR devices you have added (note that you cannot add
serial port direct-connect devices). You add custom devices by
creating a User Defined VBIR as explained below. If the source
device you wish to control does not have a serial port, you must use
a VBIR for remote control.
VBrick Encoder
Select the specific encoder to which the selected Source Device
above is connected from the dynamically populated list of encoders
on your network.
User Defined VBIRs Select the SpitFire version you have (SpitFire II or III) and enter a
Description and a three-digit Code (see Adding User-Defined
VBIRs below).