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TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitte r
INSTRUCTION MANUA L
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Limited Warranty and Disclaimer AMX Corporation warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of three years from date of purchase from AMX, with the following exceptions. Electroluminescent and LCD control panels are warranted for a period of three years, except for the display and touch overlay components, which are warranted for a period of one year. Disk drive mechanisms, power supplies, modifications, MX Series products, and KC Serie
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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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ii Table of Contents TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter
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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. TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter Introduction 1
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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
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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. Note • Press the ON/OFF button. Only the educator can control Volume Control television volume. television power. •
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Television control functions (cont.) Note Operation Function Description You can select up to 10 sources. Media mode Source Media mode is active whenever there is a media source, broadcast up/down channel, or lesson plan scheduled to a classroom. • Press SOURCE Δ (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. Office and media c
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Media control The TXC-ACT has a standard set of motion control buttons located on the MouseDisk (Figure 4). PLAY Figure 4 MouseDisk PAUSE REW FFWD STEP REV 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 • Press CHPTR, the chapter number, and ENTER. The TXC-ACT supports Frame Search for a specific frame. laserdisc functions for cha
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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. N NW NE Figure 6 DOT MouseDisk W E FUNCTION SW SE S Figure 7 lists the CD-I player control function
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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. Still Figure 9 shows
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Distance learning Figure 10 lists the functions to control a distance learning environment. Figure 10 Distance learning control functions Distance learning control Function Description functions Camera Switch to a camera. • Press A, the camera number, and ENTER. Note Return to interactive question-and-answer mode. The number of the camera is • Press A, and ENTER. the sequential number assigned by AXCESS. 8 Using the TXC-ACT TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter
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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 ) Specifications Figure 12 Transmitter 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 Weight 0.5 lbs (0.2 kg) Power One 9-volt alkaline battery TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter Specifications 9
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10 Specifications TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter
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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. TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter Technical Support 11
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Document No. 045-004-1123 11/95 © 1995 AMX Corporation 11995 Forestgate Drive Dallas, Texas 75243 AMX and the AMX logo are registered trademarks of AMX Corporation. All other 800/222-0193 972/644-3048 trademarks contained in this document are the properties of their respective owners. AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time. FAX 972/907-2053 http://www.amx.com
