IR Blaster Problem

[EZorb1]

I have USB Uirt purchased late Dec 2006 and while training it accepts all the codes from the STB remote. When you run test the STB will only show about 4 or 5 numbers being correct. Have latest dirvers. It makes no difference how I change the two settings (# 6 & #100) not using any pad but have to use "Send".

Does anyone have a clue?

[dbroder]

Try this thread...

http://forums.snapstream.com/vb/show...ferrerid=12525

The 'lrnHelper' proggy did the trick for me.

Darren.

[EZorb1]

Thanks Darren, I will give that a try.

Larry

[EZorb1]

Now I have discovered that there is IrnHelper.exe 0.0.2 and IrnHelper.exe 0.0.3

Which is the one to use or what is the difference?

Larry

[EZorb1]

Is there supposed to be a mini jack on the IR Blaster? If so what is it used for?

[EZorb1]

Here is some information that may give you some understanding on why the USB-URIT is having problems. Below email received 01/15/2007 and Notes below is old but helpful.

Larry,

Some users have discovered that for some reason BeyondTV's wizard does not always update its codes correctly, and sometimes they have to manually edit the BeyondTV .RMT file. If you'd like, you can learn codes with the LrnHelper app: www.usbuirt.com/lrnhelper_0_0_5.zip to verify that the USB-UIRT can correctly learn and transmit codes.

Best Regards,

Jon

And -----

Notes:

The new USB-UIRT firmware (v5.4 or later) in conjunction
with the new Girder plugin completely overhauls the learning
process. In previous firmware, learning takes place using the
same IR detector as normal reception. This is a long-range
detector which is designed to work across a room, and is not ideal
for learning. The new firmware uses a 'wideband' IR detector which
is built inside the USB-UIRT. This detector is solely for learning
and has a *very* short range. In fact, it is range sensitive and
for it to work your remote will need to be only a few inches from
the USB-UIRT. The wideband detector is located just to the left of
the indicator LED. When learning, you'll need to point your remote
directly at the USB-UIRT and on a level plane. If you're too close
or too far away, the LED on the USB-UIRT will not light up. When
learning, you may want to try learning a few times and
experimenting with the range that works best.
The wideband detector gives very precise information about
the IR signal -- *including* frequency. When learning, you will
see a frequency appear on the learn dialog if you are at a good
range. Also, a signal quality meter helps identify if you're not
aimed properly or at a poor range.

Another change between with firmware versions 5.1 or later
is the way received IR codes compressed. This was to remedy an
issue with some remotes not creating unique codes via USB-UIRT.