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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 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.
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.
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 Updating the VBIR Command Set
on page 53 for details.