Quick Start: Introducing DynaVox Series 4
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Environmental Control
Infrared remote control and computer access capabilities are built into DV4 and MT4 devices to provide
added convenience. With DynaVox Series 4, you can use your DV4/MT4 access method to control an X-10
infrared system, use remote control commands for commercial appliances like televisions and compact
disc players, or work with personal computers.
Environmental control commands and computer access commands are behaviors that can be assigned to
buttons. Several of the DynaVox Language Applications page sets include pages with buttons for
environmental control and computer access behaviors. You need only to add the specific codes for the
appliance or computer that you want to use.
X-10 Environmental Control
X-10 environmental control method enables you to use a remote control to operate appliances that do not
have infrared remote control capabilities. The X-10 signaling language allows control signals to be sent
over existing electrical lines. You can use X-10 to:
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Control any appliance (like lamps and air conditioners) that plug into an electrical outlet
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Maintain privacy by opening and closing curtains or blinds
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Lock and unlock doors for safety
To use X-10 environmental control with your DV4/MT4, you will need an individual X-10 Appliance Module
for each appliance. The X-10 Appliance Module must be specifically designed for the type of appliance
that you intend to control.
You must also buy an X-10 Command Center for each of the rooms in which you plan to use X-10. Each
X-10 Command Center includes specific codes that control the various X-10 Modules. You will not need to
program any X-10 signals into your DV4/MT4 as the ability to communicate with these codes is already
programmed into your device.
Infrared Remote Control
Infrared (IR) is an invisible, low frequency light that is used for wireless access to many home appliances
like televisions, VCRs and stereos. The DynaVox Series 4 devices have the ability to learn IR codes to send
signals to any appliance that can be used with an infrared remote control. To make use of DynaVox IR
capabilities, you must teach your device the IR commands you want to use. The steps for teaching your
DV4/MT4 an IR command are simple:
Note:
Before beginning these steps you will need to get the remote control for the appliance you
want to control with your DynaVox device.
1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.
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