VBrick Systems V4.4.3 manual Add User-Defined VBIRs, Adding a SpitFire Model III Vbir

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Add 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 13 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 list. 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 to http://innotechsystems.com/Spitfire/SpitFire III.pdf Be aware that the device codes at this link are not tested or supported by VBrick. If you can't find the code you need, or have trouble controlling a non-supported device, check the product documentation or contact the manufacturer.

Note The VBIR Model SpitFire III can be programmed to use IR commands much like a universal remote controller. These "learned" commands are stored in VBIR memory. See Update the VBIR Command Set on page 54 for details.

Adding a SpitFire Model III VBIR

The VBIR user interface on the Portal Server is designed for the Sony SLV-D380P DVD- VCR player (supported by VBrick). The default interface is shown on the left in Figure 12 but can be modified for use with other devices. You can add your own labels and functionality to the Aux 1, Aux 2, and Aux 3 buttons as shown on the right in Figure 12.

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