Nuvo Stereo System

Fig. 27

POWER

12VDC/0.4A

CONNECT TO

CONCERTO D

EMITTER

BLASTER

Concerto Learning Station

Model NV-I8DLS

PASSTHRU READY IR SENSOR TEST ACTIVE POWER

Fig. 26

6.2.3 Using the NV-I8DLS IR Learning Station Interface (as

shown in Fig. 27)

To record new IR codes, you will need the IR Learning Station

Interface. This 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. Note that in many cases, personal notebook computers do

not have a Db9 serial cable. In this case an RS232 to USB dongle

cable will be necessary.

6.2.4 Recording IR codes (as shown in Fig. 28)

When a new component is added to the IR Library, it is necessary to

record the IR codes associated with each function. To do this, connect

the Learning Station Interface as described above. Double-click on

the desired component from the IR Library page. This will open the

IR Library Editor. This window lists the complete set of functions for

that type of device.

To initiate the IR recording process, you can either double-click on a

function to be recorded or highlight the function and click on the

Record button. This will open the IR Library Record window. The

window will indicate that the Configurator is “Waiting for IR

Communications.” To record a new code, simply point the

component's remote control at the IR receiver on the NuVo IR

Learning Station Interface. The first time you enter a code, the

Configurator determines if it is a “toggling function,” which means

that the remote sends two commands back-to-back. This requires

that the function button be pressed four times in succession.

6.2.2 Adding a New Component to the IR Library (as shown

in Fig. 26)

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 “Make” field defines the manufacturer of the

equipment. A drop-down menu allows you to choose a

manufacturer from the IR Library. Type the model number in the

“Model” field. The Type drop-down menu contains a large list of

components. Each is a template of common functions for that type of

equipment. Clicking on the type that matches the component will

add the type name in that field. If desired, you can add a type name

that is not listed in the drop-down menu.

Clicking on OK will automatically add the selected component and

associated functions to the IR Library.

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.