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Contents
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤v2.40
IMPORTANT: SETUP INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION PROGRAM USAGE
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IRDC Description Command Line Args
ONE FOR ALL Models IRDC.INI File
Special Serial Cable Communication Ports
X-10 Powermid Keyboard Usage
Internet Sources Problem Resolution
Help on Help! IRDQ.EXE
Author Information
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▌REGISTRATION INFORMATION▐ ║IRDCw║ ▌UPGRADE INFORMATION▐
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Author
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
You can contact the author via Letter Mail, FAX, or E-Mail:
┌──────────────────────────┐┌─────────────────────────────────┐
│ David Huras ││ FAX: 905-873-6429 │
│ 37 Ruddell Crescent ││ CompuServe: 72767,472 │
│ Georgetown, Ont. L7G 5N4 ││ Internet: dhuras@inforamp.net │
│ CANADA ││ │
└──────────────────────────┘└─────────────────────────────────┘
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SETUP INFORMATION
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Setup Instructions differ based on the model of the ONE FOR ALL
remote that you are using. It is very important that you
correctly identify the model before using the program. See the
ONE FOR ALL Models topic for further information on the
models supported by this program.
OFA 6,12 Setup OFA 5,6A,6A1,6A2,6B,8 Setup
for: URC-4000(2) for: URC-2005
URC-5000(2) URC-4005
URC-4050
URC-6050
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OFA 6,12 Setup
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
This setup information applies to the URC-4000 & URC-5000;
see ONE FOR ALL Models for further information on the
supported models.
1) Plug the Special Serial Cable into the PC Serial Port.
2) Plug the Special Serial Cable into the ONE FOR ALL Remote
Control.
3) Ensure that there are no loose connections.
4) Load the IRDC Program.
5) VERY IMPORTANT: DO NOT TOUCH ANY BUTTONS on the remote
control when using the software.
NOTES:
──────
∙ The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or
consequential, which may result from the use of IRDC.
∙ If you physically press buttons on the keypad while the
software is communicating with the remote control strange
things can happen that could affect the operability of
your remote control. If the memory contents of your
remote control are altered then the only way to restore
it to normal operation is to have it reloaded by
Universal Electronics or a local Service Dealer.
───────────────────────<End of Topic>───────────────────────────
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OFA 5,6A,6A1,6A2,6B,8 Setup
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
This setup information applies to the URC-2005, URC-4005,
URC-4050, & URC6050; see ONE FOR ALL Models for further
information on the supported models.
1) Plug the Special Serial Cable into the PC Serial Port.
2) Plug the Special Serial Cable into the ONE FOR ALL Remote
Control.
3) Ensure that there are no loose connections.
4) Load the IRDC program.
5) VERY IMPORTANT: You must physically press a button on the
remote control and then click on one of the on-screen
buttons WITHIN 5 SECONDS to put the remote online. Once
the remote is online it will remain online (and will not
respond to physical key presses) until you explicitly
take it offline by clicking on the 'Take Remote Offline'
button. When you click on the 'Take Remote Offline' button
the LED on the remote will flash twice in acknowledgement
of the request.
NOTE:
─────
∙ The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or
consequential, which may result from the use of IRDC.
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IRDC Description
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IRDC is a program that sends commands to a ONE FOR ALL
Remote Control that instruct the remote control to emit INFRA
RED (I/R) signals. Essentially, IRDC emulates a person pressing
buttons on the remote control keypad. Any button sequence that
can be physically entered on the remote control keypad can be
emulated with the IRDC program including setting the Device
type. The range for the I/R signals can easily be extended
through the use of the X-10 Powermid product.
IRDC is a DOS program that uses a simple point & click user
interface. (A Mouse though not required is highly recommended).
IRDC is designed to be robust software that is processor speed
independent. This program is shareware and you are invited to
evaluate it for 30 days. If you continue to use the program
after the 30 day evaluation period you are asked to register it.
The author retains all rights to the program.
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ONE FOR ALL
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ONE FOR ALL, ONE FOR ALL 5, ONE FOR ALL 6, ONE FOR ALL 8,
ONE FOR ALL 12 and The "Universal" Remote are trademarks of
Universal Electronics Inc.
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ONE FOR ALL Models
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IRDC supports 6 different ONE FOR ALL Remote Control
Models. The Model Number is usually printed on the front of the
remote or on the battery cover. Be sure that you have correctly
identified the model of your remote before using the program.
If you are using a URC-4050 (ONE FOR ALL 6) then refer to the
URC-4050 topic for instructions on correctly identifying your
remote.
Model No. Model Name Description IRDC
══════════ ══════════════ ════════════════════════════════ ═════
URC-2005 ONE FOR ALL 5 Ergonomic Design (paddle shaped) 5
URC-4000 ONE FOR ALL 6 Conventional Design (retangular) 6
URC-4050 ONE FOR ALL 6 Ergonomic Design (paddle shaped) 6A
URC-4050-1 ONE FOR ALL 6 Ergonomic Design (paddle shaped) 6A1
URC-4050-2 ONE FOR ALL 6 Ergonomic Design (paddle shaped) 6A2
URC-4005 ONE FOR ALL 6 Ergonomic Design (paddle shaped) 6B
URC-5000 ONE FOR ALL 12 Conventional Design (retangular) 12
URC-6050 ONE FOR ALL 8 Ergonomic Design (paddle shaped) 8
OFA 6,12 Setup OFA 5,6A,6A1,6A2,6B,8 Setup
───────────────────────<End of Topic>───────────────────────────
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URC-4050
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The ONE FOR ALL 6 Model URC-4050 remotes have undergone
2 chipset upgrades. There are no noticeable physical
differences in the remotes with the new chipsets. However,
you must configure IRDC with the correct model (6A, 6A1, or 6A2)
since buttons are mapped differently with the new chipsets.
Follow these steps to determine the correct model:
1) Ensure that your URC-4050 has a device defined to AUX1
(Refer to your URC-4050 manual for instructions); manually
test the remote by pressing AUX1 and POWER to ensure that
the defined device powers on.
2) Load IRDC and configure it for Model 6A [URC-4050].
3) Ensure that the software is communicating with the remote
(correct CommPort, remote online, cable connections firm).
4) Click on AUX1 and POWER (be sure to follow the screen
instructions to put the remote online); if the defined
device powers on then Model 6A is the correct configuration,
otherwise:
5) Configure IRDC for Model 6A1 [URC-4050-1], then click on
AUX1 and POWER, if the defined device powers on then Model
6A1 is the correct configuration, otherwise:
6) Configure IRDC for Model 6A2 [URC-4050-2], then click on
AUX1 and POWER, if the defined device powers on then Model
6A2 is the correct configuration, otherwise ensure that
remote is properly configured and your connections are sound.
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Special Serial Cable
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The Special Serial Cable connects to
┌───────┐ the external port (behind the battery
ONE │▀ ▀ ▀ ▀│ compartment) in the ONE FOR ALL remote
FOR │▀ ▀ ▀ ▀│ and to a standard PC CommPort. You can
ALL │▀ ▀ ▀ ▀│ order the cable from a variety of
Remote │▀ ▀ ▀ │ Home Automation Dealers. ╔════════╗
Control│▀ ▀ ▀ ▀│ ║ PC ║
│ ▀ ▀│ ║ ║
│▀ ▀ ▀│ ╚══╤══╤══╝
│▀ ▀ ▀│ Special Serial Cable █≡ ┌───┴──┴────┐
│▄ ▄ ▄ ▄│≡█──────────────────────────█≡ │││││ ══█══ │
│▄ ▄ ▄ ▄│ 3 PIN 9 PIN █≡ └───────────┘
└───────┘ MALE PLUG FEMALE PLUG
NOTE: The Special Serial Cable contains an imbedded circuit
board and cannot easily be replicated.
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X-10 Powermid
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X-10 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ X-10
POWERMID ▄███▄ Radio Signals ▄███▄ POWERMID
TRANSMITTER▄███████▄ ─────> ▄███████▄RECEIVER
<---I/R Signals--->
╔════════╗ ┌───────┐
║ PC ║ ONE │▀ ▀ ▀ ▀│ ╔═════════════════╗
║ ║ FOR │ ▀ ▀│ ║ \ / ║
╚══╤══╤══╝ ALL │▀ ▀ ▀│ ║ TV ║
┌───┴──┴────┐≡▄ │▀ ▀ ▀│ ║ ║
│││││ ══█══ │≡█────█≡│▄ ▄ ▄ ▄│ ║ / \ ║
└───────────┘≡▀CABLE │▄ ▄ ▄ ▄│ ╟─────────────────╢
└───────┘ ╚═════════════════╝
The X-10 Powermid product consists of 2 components;
1) a transmitter which receives I/R signals, converts them
to radio signals and sends them to:
2) a receiver which receives the radio signals and
translates them back to I/R signals which are then transmitted
to line-of-sight I/R devices.
This allows you to send I/R signals from your PC running
IRDC/IRDQ to virtually anywhere in your home. The X-10 Powermid
can be purchased from any X-10 dealer.
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Home Automation BBS'
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
The following BBS's are primarily dedicated to Home
Automation and are good sources of Home Automation software and
documentation.
ADVANCED HOME AUTOMATION INC....................905-655-5844
AUTOMATIC MANSION...............................604-872-8407
BARAN-HARPER HOME AUTOMATION BBS................905-479-0469
PRACTICAL HOME AUTOMATION.......................303-680-3864
TECH ARTS.......................................315-455-8728
There is also a Home Automation section within the Consumer
Electronics:General Forum (CEGENERA) on CompuServe. If you are
aware of other BBS's that should be included in this list,
please contact the author. Also see Internet Sources.
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Internet Sources
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Information pertinent to IRDC can be viewed on the World Wide
Web by accessing the following URL:
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/DavidHuras│
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Upgrades to IRDC will be uploaded to the following FTP site:
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ftp://members.aol.com/davidhuras/sharware │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Upgrades to IRDC will also be uploaded to the SimTel Software
Archive. You can download from this site (or from one of the
SimTel Mirror sites) using either FTP or from within a World
Wide Web browser. Also see Home Automation BBS'
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│WWW - http://www.coast.net/SimTel/msdos/x_10 │
│FTP - ftp://ftp.coast.net/SimTel/msdos/x_10 │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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Help On Help!
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Selecting a Help link:
══════════════════════
Mouse ∙ Click on phrases outlined by two triangles.
Keyboard ∙ Press TAB or Shift-TAB to select a link.
Press ENTER to jump to that topic.
Scrolling the Help window:
══════════════════════════
Mouse ∙ Click on the horizontal or vertical scroll bars.
Keyboard ∙ Press the cursor navigation keys.
Command Buttons:
════════════════
Mouse ∙ Click button
Keyboard ∙ Press key mentioned below.
CONTENTS ∙ displays a table of contents for the application's
Help. Press C to select Contents.
SEARCH ∙ opens a dialog box that lists all available Help
topics. Select a topic from the list box and press
ENTER. Press S to select Search.
BACK ∙ jumps to the last Help topic viewed. Press B to
select Back.
EXIT ∙ Closes the Help Window. Press X to select Exit.
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IRDC.INI File
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
IRDC will look for an IRDC.INI file in the current
directory. All program parameters can be defined within this
file as well as Extended Remote Codes & User Defined Button
Macros to populate the Extended Remote Code List Box. Any errors
found within the IRDC.INI file will displayed with a message
indicating the INI Line was ignored. IRDC will generate an
IRDC.INI file (or overwrite an existing IRDC.INI file) when the
'Save' button on the Configuration panel is clicked. Note that
Command Line Args will ALWAYS OVERRIDE conflicting parameters
within the IRDC.INI file. A sample IRDC.INI file, generated by
IRDC, is shown below:
;
;IRDC.INI File Created: 04-02-1996 10:19:02
;
; All Lines prefixed with ; are ignored
;
; Standard CommPort
; -----------------
; CommPort=1,2,3 OR 4 DEFAULT=1
;
; Model=5,6,6A,6A1,6A2,6B,8 or 12 DEFAULT=6
;
[Communications]
CommPort=1
Model=12
;
; BW=YES or NO DEFAULT=NO (Colour)
; DisplaySetupInformation=YES or NO DEFAULT=YES
;
[Startup]
BW=NO
DisplaySetupInformation=YES
;
; Extended Remote Codes
; ---------------------
;
; The codes applicable to your I/R devices can be found in your
; your ONE FOR ALL manual.
;
[ExtendedCodes]
MACRO=TV,POWER,A,1,1,VCR,POWER,PLAY
CODE=TV,10,DISPLAY
CODE=TV,11,MTS
CODE=TV,12,PICTURE +
CODE=TV,13,PICTURE -
CODE=TV,14,SLEEP
CODE=TV,15,TV/VIDEO
CODE=TV,15,ANTENNA/AUX
CODE=TV,18,COLOUR UP
CODE=TV,19,COLOUR DOWN
CODE=TV,20,BRIGHT UP
CODE=TV,21,BRIGHT DOWN
CODE=TV,22,HUE UP
CODE=TV,23,HUE DOWN
CODE=TV,24,MATRIX/SURROUND
CODE=VCR,10,SLOW SRCH UP
CODE=VCR,11,SLOW SRCH DN
CODE=VCR,12,MENU
CODE=VCR,13,SELECT
CODE=VCR,14,ON SCREEN
CODE=VCR,15,CANCEL/SKIP
CODE=VCR,16,TIMER
;
; End of IRDC.INI (10:19:03)
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Command Line Args
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The following command line arguments can be entered in any
order:
/Annnn(n) ∙ Base I/O Address applicable to User Defined
CommPort (Must be specified as a decimal number)
If /I argument is present, but /A is not; then
Base I/O Address will default to 1016 (3F8 Hex).
/BW ∙ Use Black & White colours
/BW- ∙ Use Colour (You would only use this argument to
override an INI BW=YES)
/Cn ∙ COMMPORT where n=1-4 (See Communication Ports)
/In ∙ IRQ applicable to User Defined CommPort where n=1-15
If /A argument is present, but /I is not; then IRQ
will default to 4.
/Mn ∙ MODEL where n=5,6,6A,6A1,6A2,6B,8 or 12
(See ONE FOR ALL Models)
/NW ∙ Suppress automatic display of SETUP INFORMATION upon
program load (This command line argument is not
required if you have elected to forego the online
help by renaming or deleting IRDC.HLP).
/NW- ∙ Display Setup Information; You would only use this
argument to override an INI DisplaySetupInformation=NO)
/? ∙ Display Command Line Arguments
DEFAULTS: If the program is run without any command line
arguments it will default to COMMPORT 1,MODEL 6,
COLOUR DISPLAY & Display Setup Information=YES.
Note that CommPort, Model & Display can be toggled
from within the program.
NOTES: COMMAND LINE OPTIONS OVERRIDE IRDC.INI File SETTINGS
MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES OF THE SAME COMMAND LINE ARGUMENT
ARE ACCEPTED; THE LAST INSTANCE WILL BE USED BY IRDC.
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Communication Ports
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IRDC supports "pseudo standard" CommPorts 1 thru 4 using the
following settings:
▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄
█ │ ├─ Base I/O Addr.──█ FOR PS/2 Settings
█ CommPort │ IRQ │ Decimal │ HEX. █ see PS/2 CommPorts
█──────────┼──────┼─────────┼────────█
█ 1 │ 4 │ 1016 │ 3F8 █
█ 2 │ 3 │ 760 │ 2F8 █
█ 3 │ 4 │ 1000 │ 3E8 █
█ 4 │ 3 │ 744 │ 2E8 █
▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
If one of these CommPort settings matches your hardware
configuration simply select the appropriate CommPort from the
Communications Options screen. If your hardware configuration
differs from the table above, then can define your own
CommPort;see User Defined CommPort
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User Defined CommPort
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You can define your own CommPort by selecting User Defined
CommPort from the Configuration Panel screen and setting the
IRQ interrupt and Base I/O Address. (You could also use the /I
and /A Command Line Args or IRQ= & Base_IO_Address= IRDC.INI
file directives). IRQ can be set to any value between 1 and 15
(inclusive). Base I/O Address can be set to any value greater
than zero. CAUTION: your hardware may "lock up" if incorrect
settings are used. Once you have enabled communications with
the remote, then use the 'Save Options' menu item to save the
information to the IRDC.INI file.
■THE BASE I/O ADDRESS MUST BE SPECIFIED IN DECIMAL NOTATION.■
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PS/2 CommPorts
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█ PS/2 │ ├─ Base I/O Addr.──█ NOTE: A User Defined
█ CommPort │ IRQ │ Decimal │ HEX. █ CommPort must be
█──────────┼──────┼─────────┼────────█ used for PS/2
█ 1 │ 4 │ 1016 │ 3F8 █ CommPorts 3-8
█ 2 │ 3 │ 760 │ 2F8 █
█ 3 │ 3 │ 12832 │ 3220 █
█ 4 │ 3 │ 12840 │ 3228 █
█ 5 │ 3 │ 16928 │ 4220 █
█ 6 │ 3 │ 16936 │ 4228 █
█ 7 │ 3 │ 21024 │ 5220 █
█ 8 │ 3 │ 21032 │ 5228 █
▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
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Keyboard Usage
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Use the TAB/Shift-TAB keys to move among the various remote
keypad buttons and the control buttons (eg. Configure, Help
& Exit). The Up/Down arrows can be used to move up and
down the Extended Remote Code List Boxes. Use the Space Bar
key to select the current List Box item, check/uncheck a
check box, or invoke a command button. (The Enter key can
also be used for all controls except the Extended Remote
Code list box; the space bar must be used.) The ESCAPE key
will exit the current function or the program if no other
windows are visible. The cursor keys can be used to navigate
within the keypad area; you can jump to adjacent buttons by
pressing the appropriate key. The program will jump over 1
blank row/button if an adjacent button is not present. The
following quick access keys are applicable when the
Configuration Panel IS NOT displayed:
Configure ∙ Alt-c
Help ∙ Alt-h
Exit ∙ Alt-x
Remote Codes ∙ Alt-d
The following quick access keys are applicable when the
Configuration Panel IS displayed:
Model ∙ Alt-m
CommPort ∙ Alt-p
Display ∙ Alt-d
Setup Information ∙ Alt-i
OK ∙ Alt-o
Save ∙ Alt-s
Cancel ∙ Alt-a
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Problem Resolution
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The ONE FOR ALL remote control PC interface deploys
a relatively simple communications protocol and you should not
experience any problems provided that your special serial cable
is in good condition and there are no loose connections.
However, the timing of the serial communications is very
critical and there is not much tolerance for even minor
deviation. Any resident software that tampers with the system
clock could throw the serial communications out of sync.
If IRDC does not appear to be working at all, then read
through the following checklist to confirm your
hardware/software setup:
1) Verify that your remote control is supported;
(See the ONE FOR ALL Models topic for supported models).
2) Ensure that you are using the correct CommPort; click
on the Configuration button and verify that the active
CommPort is correct.
3) Ensure that the Special Serial Cable connections are
firm and that the cable is not bent or stretched; The
most likely cause is the 3-pin serial connector not being
seated properly in the external port of the ONE FOR ALL
remote. In some cases, it may appear to be properly
seated but in fact it is not. It may be necessary to
tape the connection to ensure that it is sound.
4) Ensure that memory resident software is not
conflicting with IRDC by booting your PC without any
Device Drivers or TSR's. (ie. use a stripped down
CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT).
If IRDC appears to be working but you run into a situation
where the LED on the remote control stays ON with an amber
colour and will not turn off, then communications between the
remote control and the software have been disrupted. The most
likely cause for this is a loose connection. The remote control
is in Serial Execution mode; power OFF your PC, check cable
connections, power ON your PC and reload IRDC. Click on a
remote button and the LED should flicker amber, then green, then
turn off. This problem can also be caused by a CommPort IRQ
conflict (ie. having a TSR loaded which uses CommPort 4 while
attempting to use IRDC with CommPort 2); in this case it is
necessary to perform a cold boot to reset serial devices and
then booting without loading the conflicting TSR. If your
remote consistently becomes stuck in Serial Execution mode, then
it is probably the result of a timing problem; please contact
the author in this case, adjustments can be made to the software
to work around this.
If the ONE FOR REMOTE becomes "unresponsive" to IRDC, it
could be because commands were sent to it while it was executing
a macro. This only applies to a ONE FOR ALL 12 which will not
act on commands sent while it is executing a macro; you should
wait for the macro to complete before sending more commands.
As a last resort, you may want to try using another serial
port to see if this eliminates the problem. Other common
problems & solutions are listed below:
Interrupt Conflict
══════════════════
If you're using a COMMPORT that shares an interrupt with
another COMMPORT (eg. 1 & 3, 2 & 4), then you must ensure that
no memory resident software (eg. a FAX TSR) that uses the
other COMMPORT is loaded as it will not release the
interrupt.
Serial Mouse Drivers
════════════════════
If you use a Serial Mouse, this may cause a conflict if IRDC
attempts to communicate with a remote on the same CommPort.
IRDC will not run properly if it attempts to communicate with
a COMMPORT that has been initialized with a Mouse Driver (ie.
you cannot use a switchbox between the remote and a Mouse
unless you reboot without loading the Mouse Driver).
IRDC Encryption
════════════════
The IRDC executable file is encrypted and there is a remote
possibility that the decryption process may fail with certain
processors; a blank screen immediately after attempting to run
the program typifies this problem. Please contact the
author if you encounter this problem.
PLEASE REPORT ANY PROBLEMS YOU EXPERIENCE TO THE AUTHOR.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
The registration fee for IRDC is $25. (US Dollars for US
shipping addresses, CDN Dollars for Canadian shipping
addresses). IRDC is currently supplied as fully functioning
software without built-in delays or "nag" screens prompting you
to register. However, the program will timeout after 10 minutes.
This limitation does not apply to the Registered version.
A SIGNIFICANT amount of time and effort went into this
program; please register the program if you intend to use it
beyond the 30 day evaluation period. Registered Users will be
shipped a printed manual and a diskette containing the
Registered Version of IRDC. Registered Users will also receive
IRDQ.EXE, a command line driven version of IRDC. See
IRDQ.EXE for further information.
To expedite your registration, you may wish to register
using CompuServe Shareware Registration; you will receive a
Registration Key via CompuServe E-Mail within 1 business day
that will enable the registered program features. (See
CompuServe Shareware Registration. Alternatively, you can
charge the Registration Fee to your VISA, Master Card, or
American Express. (See PsL Shareware Registration Program
below). If you elect to use either of methods your software
will ship within 1 business day.
If you do not wish to register via
CompuServe Shareware Registration or
PsL Shareware Registration Program then complete the order
form in the REGISTER.FRM file and send with your payment to the
author.
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UPGRADE INFORMATION
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QUICK UPGRADE
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REGISTERED USERS of prior versions of IRDC can immediately
run the shareware version of IRDC v2.00 and all future
shareware versions of IRDC with the registered features
enabled. IRDC will look in the current sub-directory for the
IRDC.KEY file; if the file is found and is valid then IRDC
will enable all registered program features. This means you
can upgrade by downloading the latest shareware version of
IRDC and ensuring that your IRDC.KEY file resides in the
same sub-directory.
EXISTING REGISTERED USERS
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If you registered a version of IRDC prior to 2.00; then you
are entitled to an IRDC.KEY file that will enable you to
immediately use the shareware version of IRDC v2.00 with the
registered features enabled. Your IRDC.KEY can be forwarded
via CompuServe E-Mail, Internet E-Mail, or you can download it
directly from the author. Please contact the author via
E-Mail or FAX to arrange for the delivery of your IRDC.KEY
file.
DISKETTE UPGRADE
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REGISTERED USERS of prior versions of IRDC can request a
diskette containing the current version of the software at
ANY TIME by simply sending a diskette containing their
registered version of the software and $2 for postage to the
author.
DOS/WINDOWS UPGRADES
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REGISTERED USERS of IRDC(DOS) can upgrade to IRDCw(WINDOWS)
for a special price of $15.00. (See REGISTER.FRM for Details)
REGISTERED USERS of IRDCw(WIN) can upgrade to IRDC(DOS)
for a special price of $15.00. (See REGISTER.FRM for Details)
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Compuserve Shareware Registration
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You can register IRDC, IRDCw or BOTH using CompuServe
Shareware Registration. The Registration Fee will be charged to
your CompuServe billing account and the latest version of the
software along with a printed User Guide will be shipped within
one business day. In addition, you will receive a Registration
Key via CompuServe E-Mail (within one business day) that will
immediately allow you to run IRDC with the registered version
features enabled while you wait for your diskette to arrive. GO
SWREG while on CompuServe to use Shareware Registration.
Program Title Pgm Name Pgm ID# Charge
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INFRA-RED Direct Control(DOS) IRDC 1449 $25.00
(includes IRDQ-DOS)
INFRA-RED Direct Control for WINDOWS IRDCw 2521 $25.00
(includes IRDQw)
INFRA-RED Control Bundle IRCB 2522 $40.00
(includes IRDCw,IRDQw,IRDC & IRDQ)
Shareware Registration (SWREG) will prompt you through the
registration process; you can register programs by referring to
them by program name or ID #. SWREG will display a description
of the program and prompt you to confirm the registration order;
you have the opportunity to abandon the registration process at
any time.
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PsL Shareware Registration Program
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Charge the Registration Fee to your Visa, Master Card, or
American Express by ordering IRDC(Program #14461) or IRDCw
(Program #14259) from Public (software) Library:
Voice: 800-242-4PsL (800-242-4775)
713-524-6394 (International)
FAX: 713-524-6398
WWW: http://206.109.101.6/cgi-win/psl_ord.exe/item14461
PsL will forward your order to me via Compuserve E-Mail and your
order will be shipped within one business day. Note, these
phone numbers are for ordering only. ALL OTHER INQUIRIES (eg.
technical support, volume discounts site licensing) should be
directed to the author.
Program Title Name Program # Charge Handling Total
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INFRA-RED Direct IRDC 14461 $25.00 $1.00 $26.00
Control for DOS
INFRA-RED Direct IRDCw 14259 $25.00 $1.00 $26.00
Control for WINDOWS
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IRDQ.EXE
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When you register IRDC you will receive IRDQ as a BONUS
PROGRAM. IRDQ is a command line driven version of IRDC that
instructs ONE FOR ALL remotes to emit I/R signals based on a
button name passed on the command line. Alternatively, it will
'press' a series of buttons that are contained within a file
when the filename is passed to IRDQ on the command line. This
means you can build "macros" by creating files of the button
names to be pressed. In addition, it means the entire library
of ONE FOR ALL I/R codes is at your disposal because you can
dynamically set the device type at anytime. For example, you
could build a button file containing the following button
names:
;
; IRDQ Button File - Turn on both TV's
; Note: lines prefixed with ";" are ignored
;
; Assign TV Code: 000 (Sony TV)
TV
A
B
C
0
0
0
; The Wait button name does not exist,but instructs
; IRDQ to wait for 1/2 second to allow the ONE FOR ALL
; remote to 'catch up'
Wait
; The SONY TV has an Extended Remote Code to turn the
; POWER ON use this code rather than the POWER button
; which is just a toggle
A
6
8
Wait
; Assign TV Code: 047 (GE TV)
TV
A
B
C
0
4
7
Wait
; The GE TV has an Extended Remote Code to turn the
; POWER ON use this code rather than the POWER button
; which is just a toggle
A
1
8
The end result being you can build a virtually unlimited
library of I/R signal sequences and generate them simply by
invoking a program from the DOS command prompt.
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IRDCw
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IRDCw - INFRA-RED Direct Control for WINDOWS is a Microsoft
Windows version of IRDC with DDE Support; Registered Users of
IRDC are entitled to a discounted registration price for IRDCw.
(See UPGRADE INFORMATION).
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IRDQw
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IRDQw - INFRA-RED Command Line Control for WINDOWS is a
Microsoft Windows version of IRDQ with DDE Support; Registered
Users of IRDCw receive IRDQw as a registration bonus. This
program can run seamlessly under Microsoft Windows without
disrupting your screen display.
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Special Thanks
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Special Thanks to JS, DH, DC & BB.
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