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TOMMY’S MACRO EXAMPLE

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	IRScope can produce two other output only formats, Audio (.wav) files and TV-B-Gone (tvbg.c) files. These formats were available in the original IRScope, but support for these formats has not evolved as the enhancements were made to IRScope. These legacy formats are only available in AutoSave mode on capture		IRScope can produce two other output only formats, Audio (.wav) files and TV-B-Gone (tvbg.c) files. These formats were available in the original IRScope, but support for these formats has not evolved as the enhancements were made to IRScope. These legacy formats are only available in AutoSave mode on capture

	==~~TOMMY’S MACRO EXAMPLE~~==		==Tommy's Macro Example==
	Solving problems with macros is much easier if you know exactly what is being transmitted and when. For an example I created a macro containing four commands on my URC6012 remote. I test fired it at the Widget to make sure I was getting multiple LED flashes, and based on that, I set the Capture Duration for 4000 mS. I also dropped down the Advanced menu and set the Thumbnail Scale to Entire Waveform.		Solving problems with macros is much easier if you know exactly what is being transmitted and when. For an example I created a macro containing four commands on my URC6012 remote. I test fired it at the Widget to make sure I was getting multiple LED flashes, and based on that, I set the Capture Duration for 4000 mS. I also dropped down the Advanced menu and set the Thumbnail Scale to Entire Waveform.

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	A PDF form of this topic can be found here[~~http~~://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=9696],		A PDF form of this topic can be found here[https://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=9696],

	''Documentation written by Vicky, Tommy Tyler and Graham Dixon''		''Documentation written by Vicky, Tommy Tyler and Graham Dixon''

	==~~INTRODUCTION~~==		==Introduction==
	[[Image:irscope0.jpg]]<br />		[[Image:irscope0.jpg]]<br />
	The IR Widget is a tool for recording signals transmitted from infrared remote controls. Its small optical detector probe is placed a few inches in front of a remote to capture the output signal. The Widget works by counting individual pulses of the remote's infrared LED. It measures carrier frequency and ON/OFF times of carrier bursts with very good accuracy. A Widget has the capacity to capture and display an almost unlimited number of records 1/2 second to 15 seconds in length.		The IR Widget is a tool for recording signals transmitted from infrared remote controls. Its small optical detector probe is placed a few inches in front of a remote to capture the output signal. The Widget works by counting individual pulses of the remote's infrared LED. It measures carrier frequency and ON/OFF times of carrier bursts with very good accuracy. A Widget has the capacity to capture and display an almost unlimited number of records 1/2 second to 15 seconds in length.
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	IRScope is a powerful diagnostic tool. It is always nice to be able to see what is coming out of the remote. The waveform allows you to visually compare signals to see if the OEM and upgrade signals match. It is very useful in diagnosing macro problems, such as duration problems or programming errors. IRScope can also be useful in diagnosing a wide variety of upgrade issues.		IRScope is a powerful diagnostic tool. It is always nice to be able to see what is coming out of the remote. The waveform allows you to visually compare signals to see if the OEM and upgrade signals match. It is very useful in diagnosing macro problems, such as duration problems or programming errors. IRScope can also be useful in diagnosing a wide variety of upgrade issues.

	==~~SOFTWARE INSTALLATION~~==		==Software Installation==
	The IRScope software bundle contains everything except the Widget’s USB driver. IRScope can be downloaded from the '''File Section>Tools>Main''' in the JP1 forum.		The IRScope software bundle contains everything except the Widget’s USB driver. IRScope can be downloaded from the '''File Section>Tools>Main''' in the JP1 forum.

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	Many of the JP1 tools use DecodeIR.dll, so you may have older versions on your PC. If you store your decodeIR.dll in a centralized Windows System folder so that the applications share the same dll, make sure that your system is using decodeIR.dll version 2.39 or later.		Many of the JP1 tools use DecodeIR.dll, so you may have older versions on your PC. If you store your decodeIR.dll in a centralized Windows System folder so that the applications share the same dll, make sure that your system is using decodeIR.dll version 2.39 or later.

	==IR ~~WIDGET DRIVER INSTALLATION:~~==		==IR Widget Driver Installation==
	The Widget’s driver is not bundled with IRScope, the driver is downloaded separately.		The Widget’s driver is not bundled with IRScope, the driver is downloaded separately.

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	IRScope should be able to Autodetect this port, but on some systems Autodetect does not work, and you may need to manually enter that COM port number in the Port field in IRScope’s main window.		IRScope should be able to Autodetect this port, but on some systems Autodetect does not work, and you may need to manually enter that COM port number in the Port field in IRScope’s main window.

	==~~EXPLORING THE MAIN SCREEN~~==		==Exploring the Main Screen==
	[[Image:irscope2.jpg]]<br />		[[Image:irscope2.jpg]]<br />
	'''Figure 2. Default Main Window'''		'''Figure 2. Default Main Window'''
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	JP1 people are pretty familiar with this screen. IR is the main JP1 program for downloading information from our remotes. Similar functionality is available in RMIR, the java based version of IR. IRScope can format and export UEI learns or Pronto learns. That exported data can be used to add learns to a JP1 remote.		JP1 people are pretty familiar with this screen. IR is the main JP1 program for downloading information from our remotes. Similar functionality is available in RMIR, the java based version of IR. IRScope can format and export UEI learns or Pronto learns. That exported data can be used to add learns to a JP1 remote.

	==~~EXPLORING THE MENUS~~==		==Exploring the Menus==
	File Menu		File Menu
	<table width="592" border="1">		<table width="592" border="1">
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	</table>		</table>

	==~~EXPLORING THE WAVEFORM~~==		==Exploring the Waveform==
	[[Image:irscope3.jpg]]<br />		[[Image:irscope3.jpg]]<br />
	'''Figure 10. Waveform Explained'''		'''Figure 10. Waveform Explained'''
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	You will find that the measurement of carrier frequency and timing may not be quite as accurate when working with a macro. However, these errors are still well within the acceptable range of operation for the infrared receivers used in consumer devices. If you want more accurate measurements for one of the signals, capture a sample of that signal alone.		You will find that the measurement of carrier frequency and timing may not be quite as accurate when working with a macro. However, these errors are still well within the acceptable range of operation for the infrared receivers used in consumer devices. If you want more accurate measurements for one of the signals, capture a sample of that signal alone.

	==~~VICKY’S PROTOCOL EXAMPLE~~==		==Vicky's Protocol Example==
	IRScope is a great companion for Protocol Builder (PB). PB is a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that can create executors to handle oddball signals for our JP1 remotes. Getting the remote to produce the desired signal can be a challenge. IRScope’s waveform takes the guesswork out of the process since visual comparisons can ensure that the executor’s signal matches the OEM signal.		IRScope is a great companion for Protocol Builder (PB). PB is a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that can create executors to handle oddball signals for our JP1 remotes. Getting the remote to produce the desired signal can be a challenge. IRScope’s waveform takes the guesswork out of the process since visual comparisons can ensure that the executor’s signal matches the OEM signal.
	IRScope is a great tool for debugging user upgrade problems too. Sometimes the user does everything right and the dang thing still won’t operate the equipment. Sometimes you actually need to see the signals to diagnose a problem.		IRScope is a great tool for debugging user upgrade problems too. Sometimes the user does everything right and the dang thing still won’t operate the equipment. Sometimes you actually need to see the signals to diagnose a problem.
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	To learn more about IRP I recommend reading the Infrared Protocol Primer.		To learn more about IRP I recommend reading the Infrared Protocol Primer.

	==~~TROUBLESHOOTING~~==		==Troubleshooting==
	'''Why doesn’t my IRScope Window have a decode grid?'''<br>		'''Why doesn’t my IRScope Window have a decode grid?'''<br>
	You may have disabled decodeIR. In the Advanced menu, uncheck Disable DecodeIR.<br>		You may have disabled decodeIR. In the Advanced menu, uncheck Disable DecodeIR.<br>

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	==EXPLORING THE WAVEFORM==		==EXPLORING THE WAVEFORM==
	[[Image:~~irscope10~~.jpg]]<br />		[[Image:irscope3.jpg]]<br />
	'''Figure 10. Waveform Explained'''		'''Figure 10. Waveform Explained'''

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	The summary file is an rtf (rich text format). This is an output only file. This report is created by pressing the Summary button on the screen, or selecting Summary from the File menu.		The summary file is an rtf (rich text format). This is an output only file. This report is created by pressing the Summary button on the screen, or selecting Summary from the File menu.

	[[Image:~~irscope15~~.jpg]]<br />		[[Image:irscope7.jpg]]<br />
	'''Figure 15. Summary Report'''		'''Figure 15. Summary Report'''

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