AMX Advanced Classroom Transmitter TXC-ACT manual

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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 ov[...]

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    TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter Table of Contents i 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 contro[...]

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    ii Table of Contents TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter[...]

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    TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter Introduction 1 Introduction Overview The AMX Synergy TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter (Figure 1) offers a full range of control options for AMX Synergy systems. ( Front View ) You can control all the equipment in your media head end  VCRs, laserdisc players, CD-I, and computers  with the transmitte[...]

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    2 Introduction TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter 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, su[...]

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    TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter Using the TXC-ACT 3 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. Television control functions Operation Function Description TV[...]

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    4 Using the TXC-ACT TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter Television control functions (cont.) Operation Function Description 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, a[...]

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    TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter Using the TXC-ACT 5 Media control The TXC-ACT has a standard set of motion control buttons located on the MouseDisk (Figure 4). P L AY FF WD R E W PA U SE STOP ST EP FWD ST EP R EV Figure 5 shows the headend system media control features. Media control functions Operation Function Description Laserdisc Chapter[...]

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    6 Using the TXC-ACT TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter 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 c[...]

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    TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter Using the TXC-ACT 7 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 [...]

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    8 Using the TXC-ACT TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter Distance learning Figure 10 lists the functions to control a distance learning environment. Distance learning control functions Function Description Camera Switch to a camera. • Press A, the camera number, and ENTER. Return to interactive question-and-answer mode. • Press A, and ENTER. [...]

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    TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter Specifications 9 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. ( Front View ) 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 ([...]

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    10 Specifications TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter[...]

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    TXC-ACT Advanced Classroom Transmitter Technical Support 11 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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    Document No. 045-004-1123 11/95 © 1995 AMX Corporation AMX and the AMX logo are registered trademarks of AMX Corporation. All other trademarks contained in this document are the properties of their respective owners. AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time. 11995 Forestgate Drive Dallas, Texas 75243 800/222-0193 9[...]