IRMAN with LIRC beginner question

[<ana...@gm...>]

Hello,

I am a Linux beginner trying to get irman/lirc running.

1. Installed libirman as described in the install guide contained in the 
package.
2. I ran the test programs contained in the irman-directory. My remote 
control works, i get codes on the screen. I edited the irman.conf 
contained in /usr/local/etc so i even get the name of the codes when 
running the test program "test_name"
3. Installed lirc as described in the install guide contained in the 
package with standard homebrew settings.
4. I tried irrecord with "/usr/local/bin/irrecord /etc/lircd.conf and 
got "gap not found, can´t continue"

I think i´m missing some things. Would be happy if anyone could help me 
close that "gap" :)

Thanks!

Anaxares