Innotech Systems SpitFIRE III - Manual (Page 3)

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your SpitFIRE Serial Port Infrared Remote Control.
The Innotech Systems’ SpitFIRE
turns an ordinary PC into a powerful state-of-the-art home entertainment
control system!
The SpitFIRE controls all popular entertainment devices directly from a PC. The SpitFIRE converts data
from your computer’s serial or USB port into infrared remote control signals.
The Innotech Systems SpitFIRE III turns an ordinary PC into a powerful State-of-the-art entertainment
control system! The SpitFIRE III controls IR remote control compatible entertainment devices directly from
a PC.
The SpitFIRE III Learning SpitFIRE includes a built-in library of entertainment remote control codes that
covers a wide variety of consumer products. In addition, the SpitFIRE III can learn new IR codes so that
your control system is never out-dated. The learned codes can be added to an entertainment device that
already exists in the library or it can add completely new devices to the library. Learned codes are stored in
non-volatile memory for permanent storage, even with the power removed.
The SpitFIRE III includes a convenient front panel mounted infrared diode and two (3.5mm) jacks which
permit the use of mini stick-on IR emitters for maximum flexibility.
Front panel status light provides feedback for programming the SpitFIRE. Status information is also sent
back to the PC via the serial or USB connection.
The small (3¼" x 5¼") SpitFIRE may be situated behind or near the PC, and is connected via a
conventional serial cable or USB to the PC. The SpitFIRE is controlled via a standard serial interface. The
host PC controls the SpitFIRE by sending simulated button presses. The SpitFIRE will respond by returning
status information for every command.
The SpitFIRE includes sample Visual Basic application software. The software displays a “virtual” remote
control on screen and responds to “virtual button presses” to illustrate the operation of the device and for
you to use as the basis for your own software applications.