Extron FOXBOX SR HDM User Manual
User Guide
Fiber Optic Extenders
FOXBOX SR HDMI
Scaling Fiber Optic Receiver for HDMI, Audio, and RS-232
68-1990-01 Rev. B
12 20
Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions • English
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Regulatory Compliance Guide, part number 68-290-01, on the Extron
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FCC Class A Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA limits provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.
ATTENTION:
• The Twisted Pair Extension technology works with unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
•
NOTES:
• This unit was tested with shielded I/O cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded
• For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF
or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables; but to ensure FCC Class A and CE
compliance, STP cables and STP Connectors are required.
La technologie extension pair
torsadées blindées(UTP) ou non blindées(STP). Afin de s’assurer de la
compatibilité entre FCC ClasseA et CE, les câbles STP et les connecteurs STP
sont nécessaires.
cables must be used to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.
compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and
Regulatory Compliance Guide on the Extron website.
es torsadées fonctionne avec les câbles paires
Battery
CAUTION: Risk of explosion — Do not replace the battery with an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
ATTENTION : Risque d’explosion — Ne pas remplacer la pile par le mauvais type de
pile. Débarrassez-vous des piles usagées selon le mode d’emploi.
ATTENTION:
• If not provided with a power supply, this product is intended to be supplied by a UL
Listed power source marked “Class 2” or “LPS” and rated output 12Vdc, minimum
1.5 A or 56Vdc (PoE), minimum 0.8 A.
Si le pr
•
oduit n’est pas fourni avec une source d’alimentation, il doit être alimenté
par une source d’alimentation certifiée UL de classe 2 ou LPS, avec une tension
nominale 12 Vcc, 1.5 A minimum ou 56Vdc (PoE), minimum 0.8 A.
Conventions Used in this Guide
Notifications
The following notifications are used in this guide:
ATTENTION:
• Risk of property damage.
•
Risque de dommages matériels.
NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.
Software Commands
Commands are written in the fonts shown here:
^AR Merge Scene,,0p1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C.0
[01] R 0004
E X! *X1^* X1(* X2%* X2# CE}
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guide, the character “0” is the number zero and “O” is the capital letter “o.”
Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font
shown here:
Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32
C:\Program Files\Extron
Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:
ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t
SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX
Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are
written in the font shown here:
From the File menu, select New.
Click the
00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35
OK button.
[17] [03]
Specifications Availability
Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.
Extron Glossary of Terms
A glossary of terms is available at http://www.extron.com/technology/glossary.aspx.
Contents
Introduction............................................................ 1
About this Guide ................................................. 1
About the FOXBOX SR HDMI ............................. 1
System Compatibility ...................................... 3
Cable Transmission Modes ............................. 3
Features ............................................................. 3
Installation .............................................................. 5
Rear Panel Features ........................................... 5
Making Connections ....................................... 8
Front Panel Configuration Port .......................... 12
Operation .............................................................. 14
Front Panel Indications and Controls ................ 14
Operation ......................................................... 15
Menu System Overview ................................ 15
Menu and Submenus ................................... 16
Remote Control ................................................... 22
Simple Instruction Set Control .......................... 22
Host-to-Unit Instructions ............................... 22
Symbol Definitions ........................................ 23
Unit-initiated Messages................................. 24
Error Responses ........................................... 24
Using the Command and Response Table .... 24
Command and Response Table for SIS
Commands ................................................. 25
Signal Processing Product Control Program ..... 29
Installing the Software ................................... 29
Starting the Program .................................... 29
Firmware Upgrade ........................................ 34
Mounting ............................................................... 38
Mounting the Unit ............................................. 38
Tabletop Use ................................................ 38
Mounting kits ................................................ 38
UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines ...................... 38
viiFOXBOX SR HDMI Encoder • Contents
FOXBOX SR HDMI Encoder • Contents viii
Introduction
WARNING: The FOXBOX SR HDMI outputs continuous invisible light, which may
be harmful to the eyes; use with caution.
AVERTISSEMENT : Le FOXBOX SR HDMI émet une lumière invisible en continu qui
peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution.
Do not look into the r
•
cables themselves.
• Ne regardez pas dans les connecteurs de câble fibre optique sur le panneau arrière
ou dans les câbles fibre optique eux-mêmes.
Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is
•
unplugged.
•
Branchez les pr
lorsque le câble fibre optique est débranché.
About this Guide
•
• About the FOXBOX SR HDMI
• Featur
es
ear panel fiber optic cable connectors or into the fiber optic
otections contre la poussière dans l’ensemble émetteur/récepteur
About this Guide
This guide contains information about the ultra-high performance Extron
FOXBOX SR HDMI scaling fiber optic receiver (see figure 1 on page 2).
About the FOXBOX SR HDMI
The FOXBOX SR HDMI is an ultra-high performance scaling fiber optic receiver that
accepts a proprietary optical signal on a single LC connector from a compatible fiber optic
transmitter or daisy-chained receiver located up to 30 km (18 miles) away.
The receiver outputs a single link of HDMI video, digital audio (embedded in the HDMI
output), analog audio, and RS-232 serial commands. The receiver can scale its video output
to one of several resolutions and rates.
NOTE: For HDCP compliance:
• A FOXBOX SR HDMI receiver must be paired with a FOXBOX HDMI or
• You must connect both fiber optic cables between the transmitter and
• A signal cannot be daisy-chained and retain HDCP compliance.
• The bidirectional Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is not supported.
PowerCage FOX HDMI transmitter.
receiver.
FOXBOX SR HDMI • Introduction 1
C
U
S
Projector
Local Monitor
HDMl
Extron
FOXBOX Tx HDMI
Fiber Optic Transmitter
HDMI
Blu-ray Player
Extron
FOXBOX SR HDMI
Fiber Optic Receiver
TouchLink
Control
System
RxTx
LINK
LINK
ALARM
OPTICAL
RS-232
OVER FIBER
FOXBOX Tx HDMI
Tx Rx 1 2
POWER
AUDIO INPUT
12V
1.0A MAX
HDMI
OUTPUTS
ON
HDMI AUDIO
HDMI
LINK
OFF
FOXBOX Rx HDMI
RxTx
LINK
POWER
12V
1.0A MAX
OPTICAL
™
VCR
DVD
DOC
CAM
LAPTOP
PC
ON
OFF
DISPLAY
MUTE
SCREEN
UP
SCREEN
DOWN
TCP/IP
®
100
RELAY
LINK
ACT
31
INPUT
IR
31
42
3
COM
1
42
TXRX
IPL 250
1
42
2
R
3
Up to 30 km (18.75 miles)
singlemode ber
SM Model
REMOTE
RS-232
ALARM
Tx Rx
RS-232
OVER FIBER
1 2
AUDIO
Tx Rx
L R
RS-232
HDMl
MPA 152
US
C
LISTED
17TT
AUDIO/VIDEO
APPARATUS
R
POWER
L
12V
3A MAX
Audio
Output
SPEAKER OUTPUTS!
INPUTS
OUTPUT
L
CLASS 2 WIRING
DO NOT GROUND
OR SHORT
R
L
Extron
SI 26X
Two-way Ceiling
Speakers
4/8
OHMS
R
REMOTE
VOL/MUTE
50mA
10V
Extron
MPA 152
Mini Power
Amplier
Figure 1. Typical FOXBOX SR HDMI Application
If the receiver is appropriately configured and has a second fiber optic cable installed, it also
can either:
• Receive an RS-232 return from a controlled device and send it to the transmitter via a
proprietary optical signal, or
• Output a daisy-chained signal to another receiver.
If either RS-232 return or daisy-chained communications are implemented, the receiver
outputs a proprietary signal on the second fiber optic cable carrying the signal.
For video resolutions up to 1600 x 1200, 1080p, or 1920 x 1200, the video output of the
receiver is a perfect, pixel-for-pixel recreation of the video signal input from the transmitter.
The single link of HDMI video output by a FOXBOX SR HDMI can be converted to DVI-D
video with the appropriate adapter.
The receiver has built-in color bars, crosshatch, grayscale, alternating pixels, and crop test
patterns, which are available under RS-232 Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) control, to assist
in setting up the display equipment and image and audio adjustments. The receiver has
image, audio, fiber light status, and lost-light alarm indicators.
FOXBOX SR HDMI • Introduction 2
System Compatibility
The FOXBOX SR HDMI receiver operates interchangeably with all HDMI, DVI, and VGA
transmitters in the Extron FOXBOX, PowerCage FOX, and FOX 500 families, including Plus
and non-Plus units.
NOTES: • Although the receiver can operate with non-HDMI transmitters, the video
output is not HDCP-compliant.
• The receiver is not compatible with the FOX AV, PowerCage FOX AV,
FOX 3G HD-SDI, PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI, and FOX 3G DVC
transmitters.
Cable Transmission Modes
The receiver is further categorized by the type of fiber optic cable, multimode or singlemode,
which defines the effective range of transmission:
• Multimode (MM) — Long distance, up to 2 km (6,560 feet) (depending on the fiber
cable)
• Singlemode (SM) — Very long distance, up to 30 km (18.75 miles)
NOTE: The multimode and singlemode units are physically and functionally identical,
with the exception of the effective range of transmission. In this manual, any
reference applies to either transmission mode unless otherwise specified.
Features
Ultra high performance — The FOXBOX SR HDMI receives pixel-for-pixel HDMI or DVI-D
(with an adapter) video transmission, up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz.
Video output — The receiver outputs a single link of HDMI video.
Compatible with the FOX Matrix Switchers, and FOX 500, FOXBOX, and
PowerCage FOX transmitters and receivers (with the exception of the FOX DA6,
FOX 2G, and FOX 3G HDSDI products)
Analog audio output — The receiver outputs balanced or unbalanced stereo audio on a
5-pole captive screw connector and digital audio embedded in the HDMI output.
Links monitoring — The receiver panel has indicators for monitoring image and audio
transmission and the fiber optic link.
Loss-of-light alarms — The receivers panel has discrete outputs that indicate if either of
the fiber optic links has suffered a loss of the light signal.
Signal Processing Product Control Program — For RS-232 remote control from a
PC, the Extron Signal Processing Product Control Program, which runs under Microsoft®
Windows®, provides a graphical interface with drag-and-drop, point-and-click operation.
Simple Instruction Set — The receiver uses SIS commandsfor easy remote control
operation.
Analog audio level — The analog audio output is at the consumer level (-10 dBV).
Auto Image™ — The auto imaging feature automatically sizes and centers the input to fill
the screen.
Upgradable firmware — The firmware that controls the operation of the receiver can be
upgraded in the field via an RS-232 link without taking the unit out of service. Firmware
upgrades are available for download on the Extron website, www.extron.com, and they
can be installed using the Signal Processing Product Control Program.
FOXBOX SR HDMI • Introduction 3
Memory presets — 30 memory presets are a time-saving feature that lets you store input
size and position settings relative to a specific input resolution. You can then recall those
settings, when needed, using the SIS or the control software.
LockIt™ HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket — The receiver includes a LockIt bracket to secure
the HDMI cable to the unit.
Rack mounting — The receiver is rack mountable in any conventional 19-inch wide rack,
using an Extron 9.5-inch or 6-inch deep rack shelf.
Power — The 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz external power supply provides worldwide
power compatibility.
FOXBOX SR HDMI • Introduction 4
Installation
This sections details the installation of the FOXBOX SR HDMI, including:
• Rear Panel Features
• Front Panel Configuration Port
Rear Panel Features
1
43 28 5 76
POWER
12V
1.0 A MAX
LINK
OPTICAL
RxTx
LINK
FOXBOX SR HDMI
HDMI AUDIO
ON
OFF
OUTPUTS
HDMI
AUDIO
LR
RS-232
OVER FIBER
Tx Rx 1 2
ALARM
REMOTE
RS-232
Tx Rx
Figure 2. FOXBOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver Rear Panel Features
WARNING: The FOXBOX SR HDMI outputs continuous invisible light, which may
be harmful to the eyes; use with caution.
AVERTISSEMENT : Le FOXBOX SR HDMI émet une lumière invisible en continu qui
peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution.
•
Do not look into the r
ear panel fiber optic cable connectors or into the fiber optic
cables themselves.
•
egardez pas dans les connecteurs de câble fibre optique sur le panneau arrière
Ne r
ou dans les câbles fibre optique eux-mêmes.
• Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is
unplugged.
•
Branchez les pr
otections contre la poussière dans l’ensemble émetteur/récepteur
lorsque le câble fibre optique est débranché.
NOTE: You can connect the transmitter to one or more receivers in one of three ways:
• One-way (transmitter Tx to receiver Rx) only — Connect fiber cable
from the transmitter Tx connector only.
• Two-way (transmitter to receiver and return) — Connect fiber cable
from the transmitter Tx connector and fiber cable Å back to the transmitter
Rx connector (see figure 3 on page 6).
• One-way (transmitter to receiver) with daisy chain (receiver to
receiver) — Connect fiber cable Ä from a fiber optic source and cable
to the next receiver in the daisy chain (see figure 4 on page 6). Set
Å
each receiver in the daisy chain to daisy chain mode. Up to 10 properlyconfigured receivers can be connected in a daisy chain to a single
transmitter.
Ä
Ä
FOXBOX SR HDMI • Installation 5
a Fiber optic connectors and LEDs —
or Daisy-Chained
Receiver
Tr
Tx Rx
Ä Rx — For all one-way video, audio, and serial communications from the transmitter
to the receiver, connect a fiber optic cable to the Rx LC connector.
Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Tx connector
on a FOXBOX Tx transmitter or to any other compatible Extron
FOXBOX device.
Å Tx (optional) — Connect a fiber optic cable to the Tx LC
connector for either of the following functions:
Normal configuration — For all one-way return serial
communications from the receiver to the Rx connector on a
compatible transmitter (see figure 3).
Daisy chain configuration — For daisy-chained video, audio,
and serial communications to the Rx connector on another
receiver (see figure 4).
1a
From Transmitter
Receiver
Tx Rx
1b
Figure 4. Daisy Chain Configuration
Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to either of the following:
• The Rx connector on a compatible transmitter or to any other compatible
Extron FOX device
• The Rx connector on another receiver in the daisy chain
1a
Tx Rx
Receiver
1b 1a
Receiver
ansmitter
Figure 3. Two Way
Configuration
Tx Rx
NOTES: • Ensure that you use the proper fiber cable for your transmitter/
receiver pair. Typically, singlemode fiber has a yellow jacket and
multimode cable has an orange or aqua jacket.
• Only one fiber optic cable, transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx, is required
for video, audio, and serial command transmission. However, if you
connect only one fiber optic cable, or if your receiver is configured to
daisy-chain the optical signal:
• The HDMI signal output by the receiver is not HDCP-compliant.
• You will not receive RS-232 reports from the controlled device.
To receive responses from the controlled device and for
HDCP compliance, you need to install both fiber optic
cables and leave link 2 enabled (via an SIS command
[see page 27] to the receiver or using the Signal Processing
Product Control Program [see page 33]).
Tx Link and Rx Link LEDs — When lit, the link is active (light is received).
NOTE: The Tx connector emits light in either case and the Rx port receives
light.
b HDMI Output connector — Connect a video display to this HDMI connector (see
“HDMI connector“ on page 8 for pin assignments).
c HDMI Audio switch — This switch mutes (Off position) and unmutes (On position) the
embedded audio output on the HDMI output connector. The audio on the captive screw
output always remains active regardless of the setting of this switch.
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d Audio output connector — Connect audio devices, such as an audio
LR
AUDIO
ALARM
Tx Rx 1 2
RS-232
ALARM
Tx Rx 1 2
RS-232
amplifier or powered speakers to this 5-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw
connector to output the transmitted, unamplified, line level audio (see “Audio
output connector“ on page 10 to wire a captive screw connector for the
appropriate output type and impedance level).
e RS-232 Over Fiber port — If you want the FOXBOX to pass serial
OVER FIBER
command signals to a secondary device, for serial control of a projector for
example, connect the secondary device to the receiver via the first three
leftmost poles (Tx, Rx, and _) of this 5-pole captive screw connector (see
“RS-232 connections“ on page 9 to wire this connector).
NOTES: • If you connect only one fiber optic cable (item Ä, on page 6), or you
configure the receiver for daisy-chaining, you will not receive reports
from the controlled device. To receive responses from the controlled
device, you must install two fiber optic cables and leave link 2 enabled
(via an SIS command [see page 27] or using the Signal Processing
Product Control Program [see page 33]).
• The FOXBOX can pass RS-232 commands and responses at rates up to
115200 baud.
f Alarm outputs port — For remote monitoring of the status of fiber optic
OVER FIBER
link 1, connect a locally-constructed or furnished monitoring device to the
receiver via the two rightmost poles (1 and 2) of this 5-pole captive screw
connector. When the receiver does not detect a light link on fiber cable Rx,
pin 1 and pin 2 of this port are shorted together (see “Alarm outputs connection“ on
page 9 to wire this connector).
g Remote RS-232 port — For serial control of the receiver, connect a host device,
such as a computer, touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA, to the transmitter via
this 3-pole captive screw connector (see “RS-232 connections“ to wire this connector
(see “Remote Control“ on page 20 for SIS commands and software control).
connector (see “Power supply wiring“ on page 11, to wire the connector).
h DC power connector — Plug the included external 12 VDC power supply into this
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