Audio Control-X User Manual
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User Guide Control-X Transmitter controller
Green ON
indicator
ON button
Lemo
connector
Red OFF
Indicator
Battery
contacts
OFF button
Battery
compartment
ON
The Control-X uses electromagnetic induction to switch on or off the miniTX or the TX2040 transmitter,
or check its frequency, even when the transmitter is hidden beneath clothing. It has a built-in frequency
counter and battery tester.
Controls, display,
and connections
Lemo connector
Allows you to plug in a TX2040, TX2020, or DX2020 and
measure its on-load internal battery voltage.
Controlling
a miniTX or TX2040
In the miniTX the receptor for the Control-X is located in the
top part of the transmitter between the Lemo socket and the
antenna socket.
In the TX2040 the receptor for the Control-X is located
in the bottom part of the transmitter below the battery
compartment.
Switching on
To switch the miniTX or TX2040 on, even through clothing:
Hold the Control-X within 20cm (8”) of the transmitter.
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Press and hold the ON button and slowly wave the
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Control-X in front of the transmitter.
The green indicator illuminates and the display shows:
Release the ON button.
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The green indicator stays illuminated if a signal is being
received from the transmitter, and the display shows the
frequency. For example:
Battery contacts
Allow you to measure the voltage of a 9V 6LR61 type
battery.
Red off indicator
Indicates no signal from the transmitter.
Green on indicator
Indicates a signal received from the transmitter.
Display
Shows the status of the Control-X, and displays frequency
and voltage.
ON/OFF buttons
For turning the pocket transmitter on or off.
Battery compartment
Takes a 9V 6LR61 type battery.
Switching off
Hold the Control-X within 20cm (8”) of the transmitter.
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Press and hold the OFF button and slowly wave the
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Control-X in fromt of the transmitter.
The red indicator illuminates and the display shows:
Release the OFF button.
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The red indicator stays illuminated and the display then
shows:
This confirms that the transmitter has been switched off.
Checking whether the miniTX or TX2040 is switched on
You can use the Control-X to check the status of the
transmitter, without switching it on or off, as follows:
Hold the Control-X more than 20cm (8”) away from the
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User Guide Control-X Transmitter controller
transmitter, and press and release the ON button.
Move the Control-X within 20cm (8”) of the transmitter.
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If the transmitter is operating the green indicator will
be illuminated and the display shows the frequency. For
example:
If the transmitter is not operating the red indicator will be
illuminated. The display shows:
Displaying the frequency of
any transmitter
The Control-X can be used to display the frequency of any
Audio Ltd or third-party transmitter.
Displaying transmitter frequency
Bring the transmitter within 5cm (2”) of the Control-X.
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Hold down the ON button. The display shows the
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transmitter frequency; for example:
Checking the battery of other Audio Ltd RMS2020 or
RMS2000 transmitters
Plug the transmitter into the Lemo connector on the
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front of the Control-X without pressing either button. The
display shows the true on-load internal battery voltage of
the unit. For example:
Refer to the User Guide for the product for information
about the minimum voltage requirement of the product.
Note: Although the Control-X display automatically turns off
to conserve battery life, the transmitter will remain on while
connected to the Control-X.
Measuring a battery
Hold the 9V 6LR61 type battery against the two metal
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terminals on the side of the Control-X without pressing
any buttons.
The green indicator will be illuminated and the battery
voltage will be displayed. For example:
If the battery is connected the wrong way round the
indicator will be illuminated. The display shows:
Checking battery voltages
Checking the Control-X battery
Press the ON and OFF buttons simultaneously, and release
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them. The display briefly shows the battery voltage of the
Control-X; for example:
If this falls below 6V the battery should be replaced.
Note that the Control-X automatically switches itself off if no
key has been pressed for approximately 12 seconds.
Technical specification
Size 100 x 63 x 24mm
Weight 150g including battery
Battery type 9V 6LR61
For further information contact Audio Ltd or your local distributor
www.audioltd.com
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