Koss FIIRE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT User Manual
The next generation remote control
FIIRE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
User Manual
Table Of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Battery Installation and Information . . . 2
Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Gyro Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Product Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 5
Button Cluster Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
RCU Mode Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Transport Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fiire Menu, Media Control, Ligths and
Volume, Gyro Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Channel/Volume Control, Mute Volume,
Gyro Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Fiire Shortcut Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 9
Follow me, Info&Help, Connect, Input, Av
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 10
ON/OFF Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Receiver Installation . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 10
Setting Up and Synchronizing a Gyration
Go mouse or keyboard and the
Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programming Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using Automatic Code Search . . . . . . . 11
Using Direct Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the Remote to Control Your
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Volume Punch Through . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 12
Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Learning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Code Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Learning Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Clearing an Individual Learned
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Deleting All Learned Functions . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Remote Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19
Introduction
This users’ manual describes the operation of the Fiire Chief -- Remote Control Unit
(RCU) 4-in-1 (3 IR devices + 1 RF device). The RCU contains an embedded micro
gyro for motion sensing and in-air control of oating cursor. This RCU features IR code
database and IR learning capabilities to universally control standard home theater
devices such as TVs, VCRs, Digital Video Recorders (DVR), DVD players, CD players,
cable/SAT boxes, etc.
The RCU is also equipped with a 2.4 GHz RF transceiver to send cursor movement
information and other commands to the Fiire System via a USB transceiver. The radio
frequency (RF) transceiver delivers a range of up to 100 feet with no line-of-sight
requirement. The 800 possible channels of the RF transceiver provide high resistance to
interference from other radio devices.
Before using the Fiire Chief press the connect button on the remote to bind it to the
closest USB dongle. Do not press the connect button on the dongle.
Battery Installation and Information
The Fiire Chief RCU requires two AA Alkaline batteries. To install the batteries:
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover and snap it into place.
Note: Reprogramming may be required after batteries are replaced.
Battery Saver
The RCU saves battery power by automatically going into a low-power state if no button
is pressed after a few seconds.
Product Registration Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase.
Attach it here and record the serial number in case you need it. The serial number is
located on the product.
Model Number _______________________________
Serial Number ______________________ Purchase Date _____________
Dealer/Address/Phone ________________________________________
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Gyro Operation
The RCU provides in-air control of the
Fiire system’s cursor via patented
gyroscopic motion sensing technology.
This means mouse-like cursor control,
from anywhere in the room, without the
need of a at surface.
The FiireChief controls both the
FiireEngine and FiireStation using
RF wireless. There is no line-of-sight
requirement so you don’t have to point
the RCU at the Fiire system you are
controlling. Remember the following
things when using the in-air cursor
control feature of the RCU:
• You can control every device in your
home using only the 3 buttons in the
middle and simple gestural motions.
The right button is for lights & volume.
Press it and wave the remote up and
down to move the cursor into the yellow
arrows to adjust the lights, or move left
and right into the blue arrows to adjust
the volume. Tap OK when the volume is
at the desired level.
Or press and hold the button, and don’t
let go while you move into the blue
arrows and keep the button held down
for absolute positioning. Now moving
your hand 45 degrees to the left is
mute, and 45 degrees to the right is full
blast. Let go of the button when it’s at
the desired level.
The left button replaces all your media
control. Press it and move up and down
for the ‘skip’ action, such as changing
channels while watching TV, tracks on a
CD, or chapters on a DVD. The faster
you move, the faster the media skips,
with your guide data and chapter list
presented visually.
Move left and right for the speed control,
like fast forward and rewind. You can
tap and release the button while you
move left and right for relative control,
meaning the further you move your
hand, the faster the speed changes.
When the pointer is in the middle of
the screen the media is paused. The
further you move to the right the faster
it goes, starting with slow motion and
going to very fast 400x forward. Move
the cursor to the left of center to make
the media go backwards, the further left
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the faster it goes. Or press and hold the
button, and don’t let go while you move into
the blue arrows and keep the button held
down for absolute positioning.
Now moving your hand 45 degrees to the
left is the beginning of the media, and 45
degrees right is the end. Move back and
forth until you nd the part you want and
then let go of the button to resume normal
playback.
• When in LinuxMCE the OK button selects
whatever object is highlighted on screen,
and the X button makes whatever menu is
on screen go away.
When in a PC application, like KDE, the OK
button is the same as a left-mouse click,
and the X button is the same as a rightmouse click.
• When you press one of the 3 gyro buttons
the gyro is activated and the on-screen
pointer is enabled. To reposition your hand
press and hold the gyro ‘stop’ button
to freeze the pointer. Double-click it to
de-activate the gyro. Then press it again,
or press one of the 3 gyro buttons, to reactivate it.
• Move the cursor by exing your wrist, not
your arm or body, much as you would with
a ashlight; side to side and up and down.
Placing your arm on an armrest or on your
lap will make this motion more comfortable.
• The RF Transmit LED indicates when gyro
motion or other information is being sent
independent of which mode is selected on
the RCU.
• A few moments after the Fiire Station starts
to boot up a descending sequence of tones
will be heard from the inside Fiire system.
Then you can press the ‘AV menu’ button
on the bottom of Fiire Chief a few times,
until you hear a conrmation beep, which
indicates that the AV Wizard will start.
The AV Wizard default video settings are
640x480 on VGA port. When these settings
are applied a melody beep will be heard. If
you don’t use a VGA video connector and
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you see nothing on the screen,
press these shortcuts:
Note: As soon as you choose one
option below, wait few seconds to
nish applying the new settings.
For a succesful resolution apply
an melody beep will be heard. If
you see nothing on the screen
(i.e. black screen) and you still
hear the melody beep, it means
that you have to try another
shortcut until you get video on the
screen.
1 is for 640x480 on DVI port
2 is for 640x480 on VGA port
3 is for 640x480 on Component
4 is for 640x480 on S-video
5 is for 640x480 on Composite
As soon as you get video on
the screen, select and press
‘Continue’.
Product Diagram
Button Cluster Locations
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Button Cluster Function
Remote Control Unit
A
mode selection and power
Transport control
B
Menu navigation and
C
mouse buttons
Fiire main menu, Media
D
control, Volume and Ligths
control, Activate Gyro
Volume and Channel
E
control and Mute
Shortcuts
F
Alphanumeric keypad
G
Setup and Device Control
H
Selects device mode (PC, TV,
CAB/SAT, AUX). Powers
on/off selected device.
AV control for selected transport or for
Fiire System
Menu navigation: UP, DOWN, LEFT,
RIGHT and SELECT (similar to OK
button). Includes standard LEFT and
RIGHT mouse buttons, OK and X,
BACK and TV GUIDE.
Center button brings the MAIN MENU
of Fiire. The right button is for LIGHTS
& VOLUME. The left button replaces
all your MEDIA control. Each one of
these buttons also activates the gyro.
VOLUME up and down, CHANNEL up
and down. Volume mute.
Shortcuts buttons include:
RECORDED TV,
Each of these lists can be scrolled by
waving the hand up and down.
0-9 keys with alpha characters,
plus * and #, CLEAR and ENTER
FOLLOW ME, INFO&HELP,
CONNECT, INPUT, AV MENU
PICTURES,
MUSIC and VIDEOS.
RCU Mode Selection
F
C D
E
A B
Puts RCU into AUX control mode for communicating with additional learned device via IR
C
protocol.
Puts RCU into CAB/SAT control mode for communicating with cable or satellite set-top box
D
via IR protocol.
PC, TV, AUX or CAB/SAT mode: Powers on/off the selected device.
E
PC Mode: If the Fiire system is active, the rst button press issues a go to Power menu and
the second button press issues a power down command.
If the system is in inactive mode, a button press may awaken.
Transmit LED indicator for RF transmission
F
Puts RCU into PC control mode for
A
communicating with Fiire via RF protocol.
Puts RCU into TV control mode for
B
communicating with TV via IR protocol.
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Transport Control
A
H
B
G
TV, AUX orCAB/SATmode
Puts selected device
A
into Stop mode, if
supported
Puts selected device
B
into Pause mode, if
supported
Puts selected device
C
into Fast Forward mode,
if supported
Skip command, if
D
supported by selected
device
Puts selected device
E
into Play mode, if
supported
Replay command, if
F
supported by selected
device
G
Puts selected device
into Rewind mode, if
supported
C
E
F
Stops media playback and brings the main
menu in front
First button press pauses the media at present
position. Subsequent button presses toggles
between pause and playback at present
position pointer.
First press speeds up the time base of the
media stream to the rst FF value (2X).
Subsequent button presses cycle through the
FF speed values looping through 1X (normal
speed) 4X, 6X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X.
Skips ahead an increment: CD and Playlists
skip to next song. DVD skips to next chapter.
Start (if paused, continue) playback of media at
present position.
Move back the position an increment:
CD and Playlist: skips back to previous song.
DVD: skips back to previous chapter.
First press speeds up the time base and
reverses direction of the media stream to the
rst rewind value (2X).
Second press cycles through the RWD speed
values looping through 1X (normal speed) 4X,
6X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X.
D
Fiire Mode
H
Puts selected device
into Record mode, if
supported
Records the TV show to disk. Starts recording
at the beginning of the show as dened by
on-screen TV program guide.
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