Programming the (silver) Escient FireBall Taurus Wireless IR
Remote Control
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FireBall Remote Control
FireBall server products include an infrared universal remote
control designed to operate the FireBall from up to 30 feet. The
remote can be programmed to operate up to four different
FireBall products in addition to 4 other home theater devices.
The 4 source buttons on the FireBall remote control labeled
FB1, FB2, FB3, and FB4 can only be programmed to operate
the FireBall products. The 4 source buttons on the remote
labeled TV, CBL, RCV, and DVD can be programmed to
operate other devices.
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Controlling Multiple FireBalls with 1 Remote
Every FireBall is preset from the factory to operate from the FB1 source button, however, the
FireBall can be configured to use any one of the four source buttons using the on screen Setup
menus. This is useful when there are multiple FireBalls installed at the same location, so all
FireBalls don’t respond to the same IR commands. Use the following steps to change which
source button (FB1, FB2, FB3, or FB4) each FireBall will listen for commands from:
Press the Setup key on the remote to display the FireBall setup menu.
Highlight and Select the Utilities menu item.
Highlight and Select the IR Remote Control menu item.
Highlight and Select which source button to use to control this FireBall.
Press the new source button on your remote to reconfigure the remote and confirm the
change by selecting the OK button on screen.
Repeat these steps for each FireBall in your system, selecting a different FB button for each.
Resetting the FB Source Buttons
The FB1, FB2, FB3, and FB4 source buttons are preprogrammed at the factory with the
correct codes to control four FireBalls. If you changed these buttons to control other devices,
you will have to reset the FB Source buttons back to the original codes in order to control
FireBalls again. Use the following steps to program these buttons back to their factory states:
Press the FB1, FB2, FB3, or FB4 source button to be re-programmed.
Press & Hold the “Code Set” button on the remote until the LED flashes twice.
Enter the factory reset code which corresponds to the FB button being reset:
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o “01370” for FB1
o “01371” for FB2
o “01372” for FB3
o “01373” for FB4
The LED will again flash twice indicating the programming was successful.
Repeat these steps for each FireBall in your system, selecting a different FB button for each.
Programming the Universal Source Buttons
Use the following steps to program the AUX, CBL, DVD, TV, and RCV source buttons to
control other devices. The following table indicates which device types can be programmed on
which source buttons:
Source Button Device Assignment
TV TV
CBL Cable, Video Accessories, Satellite, DSS
RCV Amplifier, Tuner, Phono, Misc. Audio, CD, Home Automation, MD
DVD VCR, Audio Cassette, DVD, LDP, DAT, PVR
Locate the 5 digit device code for the device you want to control in Appendix A.
Press the source button to be programmed.
Press & Hold the “Code Set” button on the remote until the LED flashes twice.
Enter the 5 digit code using the remote’s numeric keypad. The LED will flash twice
indicating the code was accepted.
Note: If the LED does a single long flash then the entered code was not valid for that source
button.
See Appendix B for details and instructions for accessing the other various functions available
on the remote control:
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Using the Macro key
The Macro key is used to enter a command sequence of two or more IR commands. Macros
are used to directly access any title, group, or station from the wireless keyboard, remote
control, or an external IR control system.
Direct Media Access IR Keyboard Definitions
Function Multi-Key Combinations
Direct Play Mode
Macro, M, [play mode number], Enter
Direct Artist-Title
Direct Movie Title
Direct iRadio Station
Direct Disc
Direct Track
Direct Playlist
Direct Group
Macro, A, [artist-title access number], Enter
Macro, V, [movie title access number], Enter
Macro, R, [iRadio access number], Enter
Macro, C, [changer number], D, [disc number], Enter
Macro, T, [track number], Enter
Macro, P, [playlist access number], Enter
Macro, G, [group access number], Enter
Direct Media Access IR Remote Definitions
Function Multi-Key Combinations
Direct Play Mode
Direct Disc
Direct Artist-Title
Direct Group
Direct Movie Title
Direct Playlist
Direct Track
Macro, 1, [play mode number], Enter
Macro, 2, [changer number], Macro, [disc number], Enter
Macro, 3, [artist-title access number], Enter
Macro, 4, [group access number], Enter
Macro, 6, [movie title access number], Enter
Macro, 7, [playlist access number], Enter
Macro, 8, [track number], Enter
Direct iRadio Station
Macro, 9, [iRadio access number], Enter
Next and Previous IR Definitions
Function Multi-Key Combinations
Next Artist-Title Next
Prev Artist-Title Prev
Next Track >>
Prev Artist-Title <<
Next Group CTRL + Next or Macro, Next
Previous Group CTRL + Prev or Macro, Prev
The direct access numbers are available for all music and movie titles, playlists, groups, and
radio stations. To view these numbers, press SETUP then select the UTILITIES menu and
then VIEW DIRECT IR NUMBERS.
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Note: If you do a lot of editing to your music and movie collection, these numbers may change.
If you experience trouble with the Macro key feature, please check that the direct IR numbers
are still correct under SETUP.
Example 1: Use the keyboard to play disc 14 in changer 1.
Press: MACRO, C, 1, D, 1, 4, ENTER
Example 2: Use the keyboard to play playlist number 5
Press: MACRO, P, 5, ENTER
Example 3: Use the remote to play disc 14 in changer 1.
Press: MACRO, 2, 1, MACRO, 1, 4, ENTER
Example 4: Use the remote to play playlist number 5.
Press: MACRO, 7, 5, ENTER
Example 5: Use the remote to play the movie number 123.
Press: MACRO, 6, 1, 2, 3, ENTER
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Other Discrete IR Commands
Discrete IR commands are available by pressing a combination or series of keys. The following
table defines which direct IR codes are available and the corresponding key combination.
Function Single Key Combination Multi-Key Sequence
Power On
Power Off
Play Mode:
Normal
Play Mode:
Repeat Track
Play Mode:
Repeat Title
Play Mode:
Repeat Group
Play Mode:
Random Title
Play Mode:
Random Group
Guide
Player
Music View:
Cover
Music View:
Artist
Music View:
Title
Music View:
Song
Movie View:
Title
Movie View:
Cover
Note: The SHIFT + [key] indicates that both the shift key and the other key are pressed
simultaneously. The Macro, [key] means to press and release the Macro key first and then
press and release the other key
See Appendix B for details and instructions for accessing the other various functions available
on the remote control:
SHIFT + Music Macro, Music
SHIFT + iRadio Macro, iRadio
SHIFT + Movies Macro, Movies
SHIFT + Menu Macro, Menu
SHIFT + Subtitle Macro, Subtitle
SHIFT + Audio Macro, Audio
SHIFT + Repeat Macro, Repeat
SHIFT + Guide Macro, Guide
SHIFT + Mode Macro, Mode
SHIFT + Info Macro, Info
SHIFT + Option Macro, Option
SHIFT + Next Macro, Play Favorites
SHIFT + Setup Macro, Setup
SHIFT + Random Macro, Random
SHIFT + Setup Macro, Setup
SHIFT + Option Macro, Option
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APPENDIX B – Detailed Remote Instructions
Nomenclature:
<<Code Set>> means to press and hold the Code Set button on the remote until the LED
flashes twice.
Mode is any of the eight source buttons on the remote.
ID Code Setup
The five digit code obtained from the Appendix A can be programmed as follows:
Mode Æ <<Code Set>> Æ DigitÆ DigitÆ DigitÆ DigitÆ Digit
When successful, the LED will blink two times after <<Code Set>>. The LED will blink once
after each digit entry except for the last digit and will blink two times to confirm that a valid
code has been programmed. The remote will turn off the LED, automatically exit the
programming mode, return to the idle mode and restore the last preprogrammed codes under
two conditions:
1. When 10 seconds has elapsed after the last key press.
2. When an invalid code is entered upon which the LED will display one long blink.
The programming mode will be exited at any time by pressing any key other than the digit key.
ID Code Verification (990)
The device code for a mode will be verified as follows:
Mode Æ <<Code Set>> Æ 9 Æ 9 Æ 0 Æ 1 (count blinks)Æ 2 (count blinks) Æ 3 (count blinks)
Æ 4 (count blinks).
The number of blinks counted after pressing each digit 1, 2, 3 and 4 key represents the 4 digit
device code for the selected mode beginning with the left most digit. The remote will exit the
Code Verification state when, after performing the sequence <9> Æ <9> Æ <0>, the user
presses any key other than digit 1. If the sequence of pressing digits 1, 2, 3 and 4 for counting
blinks is not maintained, the remote will exit Code Verification state. Operation error and state
exit will be marked by the LED emitting a long blink. The remote will time out after 10 seconds
during programming if no keys are pressed.
Example:
To verify the TV code is 0047:
<TV>Æ<<Code Set>> Æ 9 Æ 9 Æ 0 Æ
<1> Æ 0 blinks
<2> Æ 0 blinks
<3> Æ 4 blinks
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<4> Æ 7 blinks
Step and Set (991)
In the event that the device code for a component is unknown, the user can cycle the remote
through the available codes for that device mode and sample functions from each code in
order to find the code that properly operates the component. The keys available to be
sampled, provided they are applicable to that mode are: 0, 1, 2, 3, Power, Channel Up,
Volume Up, Play and Stop. Invalid key presses will be ignored while in Step and Set
programming state.
To cycle through each available device code and sample its functions:
Mode Æ <<Code Set>> Æ 9 Æ 9 Æ 1 Æ Function 1 [Function 2 Æ … Function N] ÆMode Æ
Code Set
The available functions within a code may be sampled as many times as desired until
advancing to the next code by pressing the Mode key. Pressing Code Set listed at the end of
the sequence will then program the remote with the device code that was last sampled.
The search function will indicate it has cycled through all of the available codes by blinking the
LED three times. The remote will begin to cycle through the available codes again. The LED
will light each time a function is sent. If no key is pressed within 10 seconds, the remote will
exit the set up mode and return to the code previously set up before “Step and Set” was
initiated. The remote will blink two times after successful completion of the programming
sequence. The remote will time out after 10 seconds during programming if no keys are
pressed.
Volume Lock (993)
The user will lock volume to one mode as follows (a.k.a. Global Volume Lock):
<<Code Set>> Æ <9> Æ <9> Æ <3> Æ <Desired Mode>
The user will reset the volume controls to be that of the original device code as follows (a.k.a.
Global Volume Unlock):
<<Code Set>> Æ <9> Æ <9> Æ <3> Æ <Volume Up>
The remote will blink two times upon being locked and blink 4 times when unlocked.
If user wants to unlock volume for a specific mode (a.k.a. Individual Volume Unlock):
ModeÆ <<Code Set>> Æ <9> Æ <9> Æ <3> Æ <Volume Down>
The remote will blink 4 times upon being unlocked.
The remote will time out after 10 seconds during programming mode if no keys are pressed.
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Example:
[TV] Æ <<Code Set>> Æ <9> Æ <9> Æ <3> Æ <Volume Down>
Upon entry of an invalid key sequence, the remote control will display one long blink and return
to normal operation.
The remote will exit programming state and return to normal operation if 10 seconds has
elapsed between key presses.
Mode Reassignment (992)
This feature will change a selected device Mode Key to the desired device Mode
Key. For example, an AUX device mode key (destination mode) could be changed to an
additional VCR device mode key (source mode) to facilitate the operation of two different VCR
devices.
<< Code Set >>Æ 9 Æ 9 Æ 2 Æ Source Mode Æ Destination Mode
The ID in the destination mode now is the default ID of the source mode. The remote will blink
two times after successful completion of the programming sequence. The remote will time out
after 10 seconds during programming.
Example: To designate the AUX key to become a second DVD key
<< Code Set >> Æ <9> Æ <9> Æ <2> Æ <DVD> Æ <AUX>
Learning (975)
• Purpose:
The Learning feature is used as a supplement to a standard pre-programmed library. In
other words, the standard ROM library provides most of the functions needed, but the user
can add a small number of additional functions of his choice.
• Target key types for learning:
Learned keys are mode specific and can learn onto any primary or dedicated key. Cannot
learn onto programming key type or Mode key.
• Learning capacity:
Approximately 42 to 75 keys, depending on code being learned. Learned functions are
stored in a separate section of Flash memory and are independent of macro/keymover or
upgrade capacity.
• Learning operation:
To optimize success, the learning process should be conducted in an area where there is a
low level of IR emission. High levels of “nature light” or energy efficient fluorescent lights
could interfere with a learning event. The source and target (learner) remotes should be
no more that 1 to 2 inches apart during a learning event and the IR LEDs of the two units
should be aligned with each other. The learning operation is initiated as follows:
Method A:
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2. Press [mode] Æ <key to be learned> (time out if no key pressed in 10 seconds &
backlight, if applicable, must be OFF)
3. Visible LED flashes rapidly (time out if no received signal detected in 5 sec)
4. Hold teaching remote close to IR LED and press key to be taught.
5. Visible LED goes out. Continue to press teaching key until double blink
from visible LED.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 as often as desired (up to limit of memory)
7. Exit learning mode by pressing <<SETUP>>, or by time out (10 seconds).
At step 5, one long blink indicates learning failure, which could be:
Bad capture (try again)
Memory full (delete some other function)
Unlearnable code.
At step 1, one long blink indicates low battery or faulty flash memory detected. (I.e. the unit
will not go into learn mode if either of these conditions exist.)
Delete Learning (976)
To delete a learned code, either overwrite it with a new code on the same key, or use the
sequence:
• Sending a key’s original (preprogrammed) function:
If a function is learned onto a key, then <SETUP> Æ <key> will send the key’s original
function (as long as nothing else has been learned or keymoved onto the “shifted” key as
well.)
• Limitations on learning:
• There are certain device codes which are not learnable. These include multi-
frequency codes (e.g. Telefunken), some high frequency codes, and other unusual
formats.
• The learner will support IR codes with carrier frequency up to 135 Khz. Some
higher frequency codes can be supported by a special software feature.
• The unit can learn only one code per key. It can’t be taught a sequence of
several keystrokes on one key. In order to perform a sequence, learn each
function onto it’s own key and then program a macro to use them.
• The maximum code gap is 131,070 micro seconds.
• The placement of the IR LED in the source or target unit may make it difficult to
correctly align these units. In some cases it may require the user to re-learn a
code if it is not correctly learned.
• Source units which include a lens may require the user to re-learn a code if not
correctly learned. When proper alignment is established, the target remote will
correctly learn the source data.
• In general, it is not recommended to learn a function to the Record Key. The
Record Key requires a double key press to send the record function in normal
operation. The double key press is lost when the Record key is involved in most
learning operations. This lack of consistency in operation generates a source of
confusion for the user and is best to be avoided when possible.
• Upon entry of an invalid key sequence, the remote control shall display one long
blink and return to normal operation.
• The unit shall exit programming state and return to normal operation if 10 seconds
has elapsed between key presses.
Reset to Defaults
Operational Features Reset (980)
Clear all setup features not related to ID code setup. Namely, Key Movers, Volume lock, ID
lock, and any EEPROM information related to these features.
<< Code Set >>Æ 9 Æ 8 Æ 0
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The remote will blink two times, pause, then blink two more times after successful completion
of the programming sequence. There will be 2 blinks if no EEPROM or EEPROM is bad. The
remote will time out after 10 seconds during programming.
Manufacturing Reset (981)
Functions the same as the Operational Reset (980) with the exception that the remote resets
to the default ID and additionally clears all EEPROM data including all upgraded codes:
<< Code Set >>Æ 9 Æ 8 Æ 1
The remote will blink two times, pause then blink two more times after successful completion of
the programming sequence. There will be 2 blinks and one long blink if EEPROM is bad. The
remote will time out after 10 seconds during programming.
Basic User Reset (977)
Similar to the Operational Features Reset (980) with the exception that the remote will reset
codes to the default settings:
<< Code Set >> Æ 9 Æ 7 Æ 7
The remote will blink two times, pause, then blink two more times after successful completion
of the programming sequence. There will be 2 blinks if no EEPROM or EEPROM is bad. The
remote will time out after 10 seconds during programming.
Code Lock/Unlock for Specific Mode (982)
After a valid code has been set, the code for a specific mode will be locked and unlocked as
follows:
Mode Æ << Code Set >> Æ 9 Æ 8Æ 2
The remote will blink two times upon being locked and blink 4 times when unlocked.
The remote will time out after 10 seconds during programming.
Step and Set and Mode Reassignment will not be allowed when the code has been
locked.
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APPENDIX C – FIREBALL RC6 Mode 6A Code Table
The FireBall IR remote uses the Philips RC6 Mode 6A IR protocol. The following table lists
the RC6 Mode 6A key codes used by the FireBall that can be used in the ProntoEdit PC
application to generate the IR codes for the Philips Pronto remote products and can also be
used to generate the CCF files that can be imported into other 3rd party applications and
control systems.
Note: There are also discrete IR codes listed in the table that are not available on the IR
remote but can be used by control systems for functions such as discrete Power On and Off.
Power 0Fh
DVD ----RCV ----FB3 ----TV ----FB1 ----FB2 ----CBL ----FB4 ----Music 2Ch
Radio 2Ah
Movies 26h
Home 34h
Rewind/ Backspace 20h
Play 21h
Fast Forward/ Space 22h
Skip Reverse 29h
Pause 25h
Skip Forward 28h
Record 23h
Stop 24h
Guide 14h
Exit/Toggle 15h
Up 16h
Down 17h
Left 18h
Right 19h
OK 1Ah
Info 1Bh
Menu/ View 1Ch
Volume Up 0Ah
Key Code
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Power On 41h
Power Off 42h
Normal Play Mode 43h
Repeat Track Play Mode 44h
Repeat Title Play Mode 45h
Repeat Group Play Mode 46h
Random Title Play Mode 47h
Random Group Mode 48h
View Artist 49h
View Title 4Ah
View Song 4Bh
View Cover 4Ch
Player 4Dh
Guide 4Eh
Jukebox Mode On 4Fh
Jukebox Mode Off 50h
Jukebox Play Once 51h
Jukebox Play Repeat 52h
Jukebox Randomize 53h
Jukebox Clear 54h
View Hierarchy 55h
Key Code
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