T X C - A C T A d v a n c e d C l a s s r o o m T r a n s m i t t e r INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Table of Contents Introduction ................................ ................................ ............ 1 Overview 1 Features 2 Using the TXC-ACT ................................ ................................ . 3 Overview 3 Television Control 3 Office and media calls 4 Media control 5 CD-I Player 6 Computer 6 Still 7 Distance learning 8 Specifications................................ ................................ ......... 9 Overview 9 Technical Support .....................
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Introduction Overview The AMX Synergy TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter (Figure 1) offers a full range of control options for AMX Synergy systems. Figure 1 Front view of the TXC-ACT (Front View ) You can control all the equipment in your media head end VCRs, laserdisc players, CD-I, and computers with the transmitter and its unique MouseDisk.
Features • A 455 kHz signal for control up to 50 feet away from your computer • Compact size for easy handling • A MouseDisk that performs a variety of control functions, depending on the source selected (such as motion, CD-I, and still) • 23 buttons, 15 of which are computer buttons, such as ENTER and ESC • Compatibility with AXB-TMX, TXB-TM5, and IRX-SM+ • Standard AMX Synergy source control functions plus PC compatibility, including IBM PC/XT/AT, PS/2, and all notebooks, laptops, and desktops • LCD panel
Using the TXC-ACT Overview You can use the TXC-ACT for a variety of control options, such as television, office and media calls, and media control. Television Control Figure 2 lists the TXC-ACT functions to control a television. Figure 2 Television control functions Television control functions Operation Function Description TV On/Off Turn the classroom television power on or off. • Press the ON/OFF button. Note Only the educator can control Volume television power. Control television volume.
Television control functions (cont.) Note You can select up to 10 Operation Function Description sources. Media mode Source up/down Media mode is active whenever there is a media source, broadcast channel, or lesson plan scheduled to a classroom. • Press SOURCE ∆ (up) to pause current media, select next source assignment, and then play assigned media source. • Press SOURCE ∇ (down) to pause current media, select previous source assignment, and then play assigned media source.
Media control The TXC-ACT has a standard set of motion control buttons located on the MouseDisk (Figure 4). PLAY Figure 4 MouseDisk REW PAUSE STEP REV FFWD STEP FWD STOP Figure 5 shows the headend system media control features. Figure 5 Media control functions Media control functions Operation Function Description Laserdisc Chapter Search for a specific chapter. Note The TXC-ACT supports • Press CHPTR, the chapter number, and ENTER.
Media control functions (cont.) Operation Function Description VCR Optional Access optional VCR features and media motion controls. • Press ALT, one of the following buttons, and ENTER. 4 - Tracking up 5 - Tracking down 6 - Reset counter 7 - Clear 9 - Text display on/off CD-I Player You can emulate the CD-I mouse with the MouseDisk (Figure 6) as shown and the yellow labeled buttons on the TXC-ACT.
Figure 8 Computer control functions Computer control functions Operation Function Description Computer Speed Select the mouse speed. • Press 5 to increase mouse speed. • Press 0 to decrease mouse speed. MouseDisk Activate the mouse click options. • Press the left portion of the MouseDisk (W, as shown in Figure 6) for a left button click. • Press the left portion of the MouseDisk (W, as shown in Figure 6) for a left button click and hold. Press the button again to release it.
Distance learning Figure 10 lists the functions to control a distance learning environment. Figure 10 Distance learning control functions Distance learning control Function Description Camera Switch to a camera. functions • Press A, the camera number, and ENTER. Note The number of the camera is the sequential number Return to interactive question-and-answer mode. • Press A, and ENTER. assigned by AXCESS.
Specifications Overview Figure 11 shows a drawing of the TXC-ACT. The specifications in the Figure 12 list the TXC-ACT dimensions, weight, and power. Figure 11 Front view of the TXC-ACT (Front View ) Figure 12 Front view of the TXC-ACT Specifications Transmitter Dimensions 7 inches (17.7 cm) length 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) width 1 inch (2.5 cm) height Weight 0.5 lbs (0.
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Technical Support Overview Before you call AMX for assistance, check your batteries for proper installation. If you still have a service problem, call AMX at 800/222-0193 or 972/644-3048 for assistance.
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