AMX Stereo System TXC ACT User Manual

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In t ro d u c t io n  
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The AMX Synergy TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter (Figure 1) offers a  
full range of control options for AMX Synergy systems.  
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Front view of the TXC-ACT  
You can control all the equipment in your media head end ¾VCRs, laserdisc players,  
CD-I, and computers ¾with the transmitter and its unique MouseDisk.  
TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter  
Introduction  
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F e a t u re s  
· 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/ projector compatibility, including 3M, Proxima, In Focus, Sharp,  
Telex, and nView  
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Introduction  
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U s in g th e TXC -AC T  
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You can use the TXC-ACT for a variety of control options, such as television, office  
and media calls, and media control.  
Te le vis io n C o n t ro l  
Figure 2 lists the TXC-ACT functions to control a television.  
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Te le vis io n c o n t ro l fu n c t io n s  
Television control functions  
Operation  
Function  
Description  
TV  
On/Off  
Turn the classroom television power on or off.  
· Press the ON/OFF button.  
N o t e  
Only the educator can control  
television power.  
Volume  
Control television volume.  
· Press VOLUME D (up) to increase volume.  
· Press VOLUME Ñ (down) to decrease volume.  
Activate or deactivate volume mute.  
Mute  
· Press MUTE to turn the mute feature on or off.  
Access optional control functions for local television.  
· Press B, one of the following buttons, and ENTER.  
TV Options  
1 - Line 1 select  
2 - Line 2 select  
3 - Closed Caption on/off  
These functions are for televisions with a local VCR connected to  
the same AXB-TMX or AXB-TM5.  
4 - Tracking up  
5 - Tracking down  
6 - Reset counter  
7 - Clear  
9 - Text display on/off  
Local mode  
Source  
up/down  
Local mode is active when there is no media scheduled to a classroom.  
· Press SOURCE D (up) to select the next instructional channel.  
· Press SOURCE Ñ (down) to select the previous channel.  
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Te le vis io n c o n t ro l fu n c t io n s (c o n t .)  
N o t e  
Operation  
Function  
Description  
You can select up to 10  
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 D (up) to pause current media, select next source  
assignment, and then play assigned media source.  
· Press SOURCE Ñ (down) to pause current media, select previous  
source assignment, and then play assigned media source.  
O ffic e a n d m e d ia c a lls  
Figure 3 lists the call features for contacting the office, security, or media center.  
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O ffic e a n d m e d ia c a ll fu n c t io n s  
Office and media call functions  
Operation  
Function  
Description  
CALL  
Office  
Send a general emergency call signal to the Paging Console (AXP-  
PC) or to a Security Panel (AXU-SPL4).  
· Press OFFICE and ENTER.  
Clear the call before you receive a response.  
· Press OFFICE and CLEAR or ESC.  
Media  
Send a general call to the media center computer.  
· Press MEDIA and ENTER.  
Send specific messages that are numbered from 1 to 255.  
· Press MEDIA, the message number using the keypad, and ENTER.  
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M e d ia c o n t ro l  
The TXC-ACT has a standard set of motion control buttons located on the  
MouseDisk (Figure 4).  
PLAY  
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MouseDisk  
PAUSE  
REW  
FFWD  
STEP REV  
STEP FWD  
STOP  
Figure 5 shows the headend system media control features.  
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M e d ia c o n t ro l fu n c t io n s  
Media control functions  
Operation  
Function  
Description  
Laserdisc  
Chapter  
Search for a specific chapter.  
N o t e  
· Press CHPTR, the chapter number, and ENTER.  
Search for a specific frame.  
The TXC-ACT supports  
Frame  
Clear  
laserdisc functions for chapter  
and frame searches as well as  
motion media controls. The  
source must be able to accept  
a chapter or frame command.  
· Press FRAME, the frame number, and ENTER.  
Cancel previous commands.  
· Press CLEAR or ESC.  
Optional  
Access optional laserdisc features.  
· Press ALT, one of the following buttons, and ENTER.  
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Audio Channel 1/Left Channel  
Audio Channel 2/Right Channel  
Both Channels 1 and 2  
Audio Mute  
Audio Channel 3  
Audio Channel 4  
Both Audio Channels 3 and 4  
Audio Mute  
Display On/Off  
10 Flip Slides  
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M e d ia c o n t ro l fu n c t io n s (c o n t .)  
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.  
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DOT  
MouseDisk  
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FUNCTION  
SW  
SE  
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Figure 7 lists the CD-I player control functions.  
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C D -I p la ye r c o n t ro l fu n c t io n s  
CD-I player control functions  
Operation  
Function  
Description  
CD-I player  
Speed  
Select the mouse speed.  
· Press 5 to increase mouse speed.  
· Press 0 to decrease mouse speed.  
MouseDisk  
Activate the CD-I functions.  
· Press the center of the MouseDisk to activate the first CD-I function  
button.  
· Press the · · button to activate the second CD-I function button.  
Computer  
Figure 8 lists the computer control functions.  
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C o m p u t e r c o n t ro l fu n c t io n s  
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.  
Still  
Figure 9 shows how you can control active source equipment, such as video slide  
projectors or still video players, with the MouseDisk.  
ZOOM OUT  
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STEP  
REV  
STEP  
FWD  
MouseDisk  
POWER  
ZOOM IN  
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Distance learning  
Figure 10 lists the functions to control a distance learning environment.  
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D is t a n c e le a rn in g c o n t ro l fu n c t io n s  
Distance learning control  
functions  
Function  
Description  
Camera  
Switch to a camera.  
· Press A, the camera number, and ENTER.  
N o t e  
Return to interactive question-and-answer mode.  
The number of the camera is  
the sequential number  
· Press A, and ENTER.  
assigned by AXCESS.  
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S p e c ific a tio n s  
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Figure 11 shows a drawing of the TXC-ACT. The specifications in the Figure  
12 list the TXC-ACT dimensions, weight, and power.  
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Front view of the TXC-ACT  
Front View  
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S p e c ific a t io n s  
Transmitter  
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Front view of the TXC-ACT  
Dimensions  
7 inches (17.7 cm) length  
2.5 inches (6.3 cm) width  
1 inch (2.5 cm) height  
0.5 lbs (0.2 kg)  
Weight  
Power  
One 9-volt alkaline battery  
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Specifications  
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Specifications  
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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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Document No. 045-004-1123 11/95 © 1995 AMX Corporation  
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