Spit
FIRE
Innotech Systems Inc.
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your Spit
FIRE
™ Serial Port Infrared Remote
Control.
The Innotech Systems’ Spit
FIRE
tm
turns an ordinary PC into a powerful
state-of-the-art home entertainment control system!
The Spit
FIRE
tm
controls all popular entertainment devices including TVs,
VCRs, satellites and cable boxes directly from a PC.
The Spit
FIRE
converts data words from your computer’s serial port into
infrared remote control signals without the annoyance and inconvenience of
having to “learn” your existing remote controls.
The Spit
FIRE
incorporates the acclaimed Innotech remote control code
library, used throughout the world, for reliable operation of virtually all
TVs, VCRs, Cable, DSS, DVD and other home entertainment systems.
The Spit
FIRE
includes two convenient front panel mounted infrared diodes.
A mini-phone plug located in the rear permits the use of mini stick--on IR
emitters or IR blasters for maximum flexibility.
The small (3¼" x 5¼") Spit
FIRE
may be situated behind or near the PC,
and is connected via a conventional serial cable to the PC. Sample software
is included. The Spit
FIRE
is controlled via a standard serial interface. The
host PC controls the Spit
FIRE
by simply sending simulated button presses.
The Spit
FIRE
will respond by returning status information for every com-
mand.
The SP4001SP contains infrared remote control codes for TV/VCR/Cable/
Satellite and DVDs. The SP6002SP contains the infrared remote control
codes for all popular home theater and audio components. The Spit
FIRE
includes sample application software to illustrate the operation of the device.
Spit
FIRE
Innotech Systems Inc.
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SpitFIRE - FRONT PANEL
Spit
FIRE
tm
INNOTECH SYSTEMS
Status Light Infrared Detector*
*enabled in selected models only)
Infrared Output
INNOTECH SYSTEMS
320 Main Street, Pt. Jefferson, NY 11777
SpitFIRE REAR PANEL
Power Supply Jack Ext. IR
Serial Input
DESCRIPTION
The Spit
FIRE
provides dual infrared-emitting diodes on the front panel. These
provide the control signals for the desired consumer systems. In addition, a
rear panel connection permits the use of remote IR emitters that may be
mounted against the desired consumer systems.
A front panel status light simplifies programming the Spit
FIRE
. The status
signals are also sent back to the PC via the serial connection.
