Harman AMX IRIS User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IRIS
IR/SERIAL DATA CAPTURE DEVICE

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1. READ these instructions.
2. KEEP these instructions.
3. HEED all warnings.
4. FOLLOW all instructions.
5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. USE ONLY with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. DO NOT expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on
the apparatus.
16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
17. Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
18. DO NOT overload wall outlets or extension cords beyond their rated capacity as this can cause electric shock or fire.
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(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
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voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.
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source (such as human hands) into an integrated circuit, often resulting in damage to the circuit.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
WARNING: No naked flame sources - such as lighted candles - should be placed on the product.
WARNING: Equipment shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, grounding of the center pin of this plug must be maintained.

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Table of Contents
IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit ............................................................4
Overview ........................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications ................................................................................................................... 4
Front and Rear Panel Components ................................................................................... 5
Using the IRIS ................................................................................................... 6
Capturing HC Functions .................................................................................................... 6
Capturing HC functions in default mode ................................................................................................ 6
Capturing HC functions in SP mode ....................................................................................................... 6
Capturing difficult HC functions using P3-P8 modes ............................................................................. 6
Display Characters and P Mode Settings ......................................................................... 7
Baud Rate Settings ........................................................................................................... 7
Cables and Adapters ......................................................................................................... 8
HC IR Functions................................................................................................................. 8
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................9
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 9
E1 or ER messages.................................................................................................................................. 9

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IRIS Infrared/Serial Data Capture Unit
Overview
The IRIS Infrared Capture Unit (FG5448) is a stand-alone, self contained unit used to capture infrared (IR) or wired-IR function
signals from a hand-held remote controller. Hand controllers (HCs) are used to control a wide variety of audiovisual equipment that
includes monitors, VCRs, TVs, and CD players. After you capture IR functions with the IRIS unit (FIG. 1 on page 5), the functions are
sent to a PC running the IREdit software program.
The IREdit software program creates HC function files that are downloaded to the AXCESS Central Controller. For step-by-step
instructions on how to use the IREdit software program, refer to the IREdit instruction manual.
NOTE: You can also the IR Capture and Management tool in AMX’s VisualArchitect software application to capture and manage IR
functions via the IRIS. Refer to the VisualArchitect Instruction Manual and online help for details.
Specif ications
IRIS (FG5448) Specifications
Power: 12 VDC @ 160 mA max.
Dimensions (HWD): 1.51" x 5.55" x 5.45" (3.84 cm x 14.10 cm x 13.84 cm)
Weight: 18.2 oz (518.2 g)
Front Panel Components:
SIGNAL LED: Red indicator that blinks when the IRIS unit is receiving HC functions.
IR window: captures HC functions.
READY LED: Green indicator that lights when the IRIS unit is ready to receive HC functions.
VERIFY: Red indicator that lights when the IRIS unit is ready to verify HC functions.
Alphanumeric display: (2-digit) Red 7-segment alphanumeric display that shows the capture mode and operating status.
UP: Increments the alphanumeric display by one and lights the red LED inside the pushbutton.
DOWN: Decrements the display by one and lights the red LED inside the pushbutton.
SEND: Transmits captured HC functions to a PC running the IREdit software program. The red LED inside the
pushbutton lights when valid HC functions are ready to send.
Rear Panel Components:
12 VDC/12 VAC connector: 2-pin (male) 12 VDC or 12 VAC power supply connector.
8-pin data connector: Captures wired-IR HC functions. Connect the HC to the IRE IN or WIRED IN pins.
RS-232 connectors: • DB-9 connector for data communications with a PC.
• 6-pin RJ-11 modular connector for data communications. The RJ-11 connector is only used with older
SX-DCU+ products.
Control ports: • IR sensor to receive IR codes; IR serial input for wired IR codes.
• DB-9 female connector for Axcess and PC communication.
Enclosure: Metal with black matte finish

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Front and Rear Panel Components
FIG. 1 IRIS front and rear views
WIRED
12V IN
IRE
12
5
IN OUT
RS-232
RS-232
UP
SIGNAL IR READY VERIFY DOWN SEND
SIGNAL LED
IR window
VERIFY LED
READY LED
Alphanumeric display
UP button
DOWN button
SEND button
12 V connector
8-pin data connector
RS-232 6-pin RJ-11 connector
RS-232
DB-9 connector

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Using the IRIS
Capturing HC Functions
The two modes you can use to capture HC functions are default and special function. You use default mode, which is automatically
set when you connect power to the IRIS unit, to capture the majority of HC functions. The table below shows the IRIS unit settings
for default mode. Before capturing HC functions, make sure the baud rate in the IRIS unit is set properly, and connected to a PC
running the IREdit software application.
NOTE: You can also the IR Capture and Management tool in AMX’s VisualArchitect software application to capture and manage IR
functions via the IRIS. Refer to the VisualArchitect Instruction Manual and online help for details.
Refer to the IREdit instruction manual for information on to storing captured HC functions.
Capturing HC functions in default mode
To capture HC functions in default mode:
1. Make a list of the name and sequence of the HC functions you want to capture. The standard order for HC functions is listed in
theHC IR Functions section on page 8.
2. Connect the RS-232 cable to the DB-9 connector on the IRIS unit and the RS-232 port on your PC, as shown in theCables and
Adapters section on page 8. Set the baud rate in the IRIS unit to match the PC baud rate. Refer to theBaud Rate
Settings section on page 7 to set the baud rate. Then, connect the 12 VDC or 12 VAC power supply to the 12 VDC connector on
the IRIS unit. The READY LED lights and 01 appears in the display.
3. Hold the HC device approximately 3-inches away from the IR capture window. Press and hold the first key on the HC to capture
the first function. The SIGNAL LED will start blinking. Release the HC key as soon as the READY LED goes off.
4. The [ ] briefly appears in the display to indicate the HC function is captured. Then, 01 appears and the READY and VERIFY LEDs
light. The LED will not light if P4 mode is active; refer to theDisplay Characters and P Modes table on page 7 for further
information.
5. Hold the HC device approximately 3-inches away from the IR capture window. Press and hold the same key on the HC device
again to verify the IR function was captured correctly by the IRIS unit. If the HC function is captured correctly, a pair of [ ]
(brackets) will briefly flash in the display. The VERIFY LED goes off, 01 appears in the display, and the SEND pushbutton's LED
lights. If an Er message appears in the display, repeat steps 3 and 5. Otherwise, go to step 6.
6. Press the SEND pushbutton to send the captured HC function to the PC running the IREdit software program.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 to capture all the HC functions on your list.
Capturing HC functions in SP mode
If you cannot capture an HC function in default mode, set the IRIS unit to special function (SP) mode. Perform these steps to
capture HC functions in SP mode:
1. Press and release the UP and SEND pushbuttons at the same time. The message SP briefly appears in the display and the UP LED
lights. The IRIS unit is now in SP mode.
2. Perform the Capturing HC functions in default mode steps 3 through 6 four times, or until the SEND LED lights, to capture the HC
function. Then, go to the next step.
3. Simultaneously press and release the UP and SEND pushbuttons to reset the IRIS unit to default mode. The message nO
(normal operation) briefly appears in the display to indicate default mode is active.
NOTE: All settings are returned to their default state when power is removed from the unit.
Capturing difficult HC functions using P3-P8 modes
Set the IRIS unit to the P3-P8 modes if you cannot capture an HC function in default or SP mode, The P3 and P4 modes are special
settings to capture HC functions. Perform these steps to capture HC functions using P3-P8 modes:
1. Simultaneously press and release the UP, DOWN, and SEND pushbuttons. The message P1 appears in the display. The IRIS unit is
now in P mode.
2. Use the UP or DOWN pushbutton to select the appropriate P modes according to the descriptions in the following table.
Default Mode Settings
Default Setting
Baud 9600
P3 off
P4 on
P5 off
P6 on
P7 on
P8 off

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3. Simultaneously press and release the UP, DOWN, and SEND pushbuttons to toggle the P mode setting On and Off. The display
then shows an On or Off message indicating the new P mode setting and then immediately exits the P mode. You can activate
multiple P modes to capture an HC function; refer to theDefault Mode Settings table on page 6 for the P mode default settings
when you connect power to the IRIS unit.
4. Repeat the Capturing HC functions in default mode steps 3 through 6, on page 6, to capture the HC function.
Display Characters and P Mode Settings
The following table lists the display characters and P mode settings for special HC devices.
Baud Rate Settings
The default communication setting for the IRIS unit is 9600 baud. You can change the baud rate with the UP, DOWN, and SEND
pushbuttons. You must set the IRIS unit's baud rate to match the baud rate of the PC running the IREdit software program to store
HC functions.
NOTE: The IRIS unit automatically sets the baud rate to 9600 when you connect power. If you reset the baud to any other setting and
disconnect power, the previous baud rate setting is lost and the IRIS unit will default back to 9600 baud.
To s e t t he b au d r at e:
1. Disconnect the power supply from the IRIS unit.
2. Press and hold the UP, DOWN, and SEND pushbuttons. Reconnect the power supply and release the pushbuttons.
3. The two digits that appear in the display represent the current baud rate setting. The following table lists the RS-232 baud
rates and corresponding display digits.
4. Press the UP or DOWN pushbuttons to reset the baud rate.
5. Press and hold the UP, DOWN, and SEND pushbuttons again to set the new baud rate. The READY LED lights to indicate the IRIS unit
is ready to capture an HC function.
Display Characters and P Modes
Characters Description
[ ] HC function is captured, analyzed, stored, and verified.
Er Error: HC function did not verify correctly.
Nd No Device. Communication device error detected, or the IREdit program is not staged to receive HC functions.
NO Normal Operation. Ready to capture HC.
OF P mode is off.
On P mode is on.
So Send OK. HC function sent without errors to a PC running IREdit.
SP Special Function. Special mode to capture unusual HC functions.
P1-P2 Not used.
P3 Sends HC functions to a PC running IREdit automatically after the VERIFY operation.
P4 Disables the VERIFY operation to capture HC functions. Default mode requires the VERIFY operation.
P5 Loose-timing mode to capture JVC (PQ10956) HC functions.
P6 Glitch-detection mode to capture Kinderman and some Mitsubishi HC functions.
P7 Disables glitch-detection mode to capture non-carrier HC functions.
P8 Strict-timing mode
Baud Rate and Display Digits
Baud Rate Display Digits
300 03
600 06
1200 12
2400 24
4800 48
9600 96

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Cables and Adapters
Depending on your IREdit programming configuration, one or more cables may be required. Connectors are shown from the wiring
side. FIG. 2 shows a computer-to-Axcess Control System (DB-25 to DB-9) wiring diagram; FIG. 3 shows a computer-to-Axcess
Central Controller (DB-9-to-DB-9) wiring diagram.
HC IR Functions
The following table lists the HC IR functions in standard order.
FIG. 2 Computer-to-Axcess Control System (DB-25 to DB-9) wiring diagram
FIG. 3 Computer-to-Axcess Control System (DB-25 to DB-9) wiring diagram
HC IR Functions - Standard Order
Function Description Function Description
1 Play > 22 Channel up or +
2 Stop [ ] 23 Channel down or -
3 Pause | | or still 24 Volume up or +
4 Ffwd >> (AMS/skip track/chapter) 25 Volume down or -
5 Rewind << (AMS/skip track/chapter) 26 Mute
6 Search fwd >>| (AMS/scan) 27 On (power typically)
7 Search rev |<< (AMS/scan) 28 Off (power typically)
8 Record 29 TV/Video or TV/VCR or TV/LDP (one button source
selection)
9 Power or on/off 30 TV
10 ’0’ or ’10’ 31 Video1, Line A, VCR1, VDP, or input +
11 ’1’ (channel digits or tracks for CD) 32 Video2, Line B, VCR2, or input -
12 ’2’ 33 Video3
13 ’3’ 34 RGB1 or Tape1
14 ’4’ 35 RGB2 or Tape2
15 ’5’ 36 CD
16 ’6’ 37 Tuner
17 ’7’ 38 Phono
18 ’8’ 39 Aux
19 ’9’ 40 AM/FM
20 ’+10’ or ’+100’ 41 Play < (play reverse)
21 Enter (used in conjunction with number typically) 42 A/B
25-pin PC
serial-port
connector
2
3
7
2
5
3
9-pin Axcess
Control System
or IRIS connector
9-pin PC serial-port
port connector
9-pin Axcess
Control System
or IRIS connector
2
5
3
5
3
2

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Troubleshooting
Overview
This section provides product solutions to common problems.
E1 or ER messages
The Er/E1 message appears when there is a communication problem with the PC and not an error in capturing the IR functions.
E1 or Er Messages
Problem Solution:
A Hand Control can’t seem to capture
the codes.
The AXB-IRIS is able to verify the codes,
but when the Send Command is pressed,
an Er appears on the unit’s display.
• Using NetLinx Studio: Go into the Device Manager dialog box and change the COM port
settings. Verify that the new settings are as follows: 9600, No Parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
and Flow Control is set to None.
• Using IREdit: This program is recommended for use with this product and can also be used if
the Studio application changes (mentioned above) do not work.

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