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TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter
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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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