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TX-CTB
Classroom Transmitter
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Table of Contents
Product Information .................................................................................................1
Local Mode............................................................................................................................... 3
Media Mode ............................................................................................................................. 4
Calls ......................................................................................................................................... 4
System Media Control....................................................................................................... 4
Motion ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Laser Disc ................................................................................................................................ 5
CD-I Player............................................................................................................................... 5
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Product Information
Product Information
The AMX Synergy Classroom Transmitter/Barcode Reader (TX-CTB) provides a full range of
control options for a Resource Management System (RMS). It transmits Infrared (IR) format
commands to classroom Television Managers.
TX-CTB Specifications
Dimensions (HWD): 5.25" (133 mm) x 6.26" (159 mm) x 0.75" (19.05 mm)
Weight:
8.4 oz (213.3 grams)
38 kHz - 455 kHz
Frequency:
Frequency options: • High-frequency IR (455 kHz) avoids interference with electronic ballasts
• Optional low frequency (38 kHz) to operate with existing AXB-TM installations
LED indicators:
Power:
Six high-output IR LEDs
Four 1.5 VDC N-size batteries
Enclosure:
Buttons:
High-impact molded enclosure
• ALT and OPTION buttons select special control options
• LOCAL button selects local video source for receivers/monitors
Setting the IR Frequency
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Set the DIP switch for the correct IR frequency
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Set the switch position down for 455 kHz.
Set the switch position up for 38 kHz.
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Using the TX-CTB
Using the TX-CTB
Television Control
The TV control buttons operate the classroom television. The following functions are always
available:
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ON/OFF turns on or off the classroom television power. Only the adminstrator can
control television power.
ꢀ VOLUME controls the television volume. Press the up or down arrows to manipulate the
volume.
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MUTE activates or deactivates the volume mute option. Press MUTE to activate; press
again to deactivate.
OPTION accesses optional control functions for local television display. Press OPTION
B, one of the following number buttons, then ENTER:
1
2
3
Line 1 select
Line 2 select
Closed Caption on/off
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The following functions are for televisions with a local VCR connected to the same
AXB-TM:
4
5
6
7
9
Tracking up
Tracking down
Reset counter
Clear
Text display on/off
Modes
The TX-CTB has two operation modes: Local Mode and Media Mode.
Local Mode
Local Mode is active whenever one of the following occurs:
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There is no media scheduled to that classroom.
Press SOURCE
Press SOURCE
(up) to select the next channel.
(down) to select the previous channel.
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Media Mode
Media Mode is active whenever there is a media source, broadcast channel, or media plan
scheduled to a classroom. You can select up to 10 sources.
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Press SOURCE
(up) to pause current media, select next source assignment, and
play assigned media source.
ꢀ Press SOURCE (down) to pause current media, select previous source assignment,
and play assigned media source.
Office, Security, or Media Center Control
Calls
There are two different kinds of calls that you can send:
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Office: To send a general emergency call signal to the Paging Console (AXP-PC) or to a
Security Panel (AXU-SPL4) press OFFICE then ENTER. To clear the call before you
receive a response press OFFICE then CLEAR.
ꢀ Media: To send a general call to the media center's computer press MEDIA then ENTER.
System Media Control
The TX-CTB has a standard set of motion control buttons located on the right side.
Motion
To control the motion of the media, use the following seven buttons:
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
FFWD (Fast forward)
REV (Rewind)
FWD (Step forward)
REV (Step reverse)
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Laser Disc
The selected source must accept a Chapter and/or Frame command.
ꢀ Chapter: To play a specific chapter, press CHAPTER, the chapter number then ENTER.
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Frame: To play a specified frame, press FRAME, the fame number, then ENTER.
Clear: To cancel commands, press CLEAR, then ENTER.
Audio: To control audio, press ALT and one of the following number buttons:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Left channel (analog)
Right channel (analog)
Both channels
All channels mute (analog)
Left channel (digital)
Right channel (digital)
Both channels (digital)
All channels mute (digital)
Text display on
Side A/B select (if available)
VCR
1. To access an optional feature, press ALT,
2. Then, choose one of the following number buttons and press ENTER:
4
5
6
7
9
Tracking up
Tracking down
Reset counter
Clear
Text display on/off
CD-I Player
To control the CD-I mouse, use the buttons labeled in yellow. Then, press one of the eight outer
number buttons (1 – 4 or 6 – 9). Select from four mouse speeds.
5 increases mouse speed while 0 decreases it.
To activate CD-I functions:
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Press the right button (ENTER) or the left button (CLEAR) to activate the first CD-
I function button.
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Press the right
button (FRAME) or the left
button (CHAPTER) to activate the
second CD-I function button.
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Using the TX-CTB
Computer
To control the CD-I mouse, use the buttons labeled in yellow. Then, press one of the eight outer
number buttons (1 – 4 or 6 – 9). For information on the Speed and how to activate functions refer to
the CD-I Player subsection.
Slides
To control video slide projectors and still video players, use the following buttons::
PLAY (slides on)
STOP (slides off)
PAUSE (still video standby)
FFWD (zoom in)
REV (zoom out)
FWD (forward)
REV (reverse)
Barcode Reader
To read a barcode:
1. Press READ. The LED turns green.
2. Hold the TX-CTB so the reader is perpendicular to the barcode.
3. Swipe the reader over the barcode until the TX-CTB beeps once. Follow these guidelines:
ꢀ If it does not beep, do not lift the reader from the page; swipe the reader over the barcode
in the other direction.
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It may take more than one pass, or it may take a pass in theother direction to read the
barcode.
4. After the TX-CTB beeps once, point it at the AXB-TM5.
5. Press SEND. The LED turns yellow when the TX-CTB transmits the data.
After five seconds of inactivity, the TX-CTB beeps twice and returns to normal IR operation.
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