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FOX T USW 203

Three Input Universal Switcher with an Integrated Fiber Optic Transmitter

User Guide

Fiber Optic Switcher

68-2226-01 Rev. A

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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 part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA 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; the user must correct the interference at his own expense.

NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/

EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the “Extron Safety and

Regulatory Compliance Guide” on the Extron website.

FDA/IEC 60825-1 Requirements

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 5, dated June 24, 2007.

The product is intended to be used with the fiber optic cables fully installed.

This product meets the applicable requirements of IEC 60825-1, Edition 1 (2007).

Any service to this product must be carried out by Extron Electronics and its qualified service personnel.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.

The following registered trademarks

(®)

, registered service marks

(SM)

, and trademarks

(TM)

are the property of

RGBSystems, Inc. or Extron Electronics:

Registered Trademarks

AVTrac, Cable Cubby, CrossPoint, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Extron, Flat Field, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, Inline, IPIntercom, IPLink, Key Minder, LockIt, MediaLink, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch, System Integrator, TeamWork, TouchLink, V-Lock, VersaTools, VN-Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall, XTP and XTP Systems

Registered Service Mark

AAP, AFL (Accu-Rate Frame Lock), ADSP (Advanced Digital Sync Processing), AIS (Advanced Instruction Set), Auto-Image, CDRS (Class D Ripple Suppression), DDSP (Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (Dynamic Motion Interpolation), DriverConfigurator, DSPConfigurator, DSVP (Digital Sync Validation Processing), FastBite, FOXBOX, IP Intercom HelpDesk, MAAP, MicroDigital, ProDSP, QS-FPC (QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller), Scope-Trigger, SIS, Simple Instruction Set, Skew-Free, SpeedNav, Triple-Action Switching, XTRA, ZipCaddy, ZipClip

(SM)

: S3 Service Support Solutions

Trademarks

(®)

(™)

Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications

The following notifications are used in this guide:

WARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the potential to result in death or

severe injury.

CAUTION: A caution indicates a situation that may result in minor injury.

ATTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the product or

associated equipment.

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.

Software Commands

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C

[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]

E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE}

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned

in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” represents 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

Click the OK button.

File menu, select New.

Specifications Availability

Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Introduction............................................................ 1

About This Guide ................................................ 1

About the FOX T USW 203 ................................. 1

System Compatibility ...................................... 1

Cable Transmission Modes .............................. 1

Key Features ....................................................... 2

Application Diagram ........................................... 3

Installation .............................................................. 4

Mounting the FOX T USW 203............................ 4

Rear Panel Features ............................................. 4

Input Connectors ............................................ 4

Output Connectors ......................................... 5

RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm Connector ......... 6

Control Connectors......................................... 6

Power Connector ............................................ 6

Making Connections ........................................... 7

Connecting HDMI Connectors ........................ 7

Wiring for Fiber Communication ..................... 7

Wiring for RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm

Communication ............................................. 8

Wiring for Remote Contact Closure

Communication ............................................. 8

Wiring the Power Supply ................................. 9

Operation .............................................................. 10

Front Panel Features .......................................... 10

Front Panel Operation ....................................... 10

Initial Power Up ............................................ 11

Selecting an Input ......................................... 11

Enabling Front Panel Lockout Mode

(Executive Mode) ......................................... 11

Enabling Auto Switch Mode .......................... 11

Enabling Normal Switch Mode ...................... 11

SIS Conﬁguration and Control ......................... 12

Simple Instruction Set Control ........................... 12

SIS Programming Guide ................................ 12

Error Responses............................................. 13

Using the Command and Response Table

for SIS Commands ....................................... 13

Command and Response Tables for SIS

Commands .................................................. 15

FOX Extenders Control Program...................... 20

Installing the Software ...................................... 20

Starting the Software ........................................ 21

Using the Software ........................................... 21

Top Menu ..................................................... 22

Main Screen .................................................. 29

Reference Information ....................................... 37

Mounting ......................................................... 37

Tabletop Use ................................................. 37

Mounting Kits ............................................... 37

Updating Firmware ........................................... 38

Downloading Extron Firmware Loader ........... 38

Installing Firmware Loader............................. 38

Downloading Firmware ................................. 39

Installing Firmware with Firmware Loader ...... 40

ivFOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Contents

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Contents v

Introduction

This section contains general information about this guide and the FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher with an integrated fiber optic transmitter, selected device features, and a typical application diagram. Topics in this section include:

• About This Guide

• About the FOX T USW 203

• Key Features

• Application Diagram

About This Guide

This guide describes installation, operation, control procedures, and reference information for the FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher with an integrated fiber optic transmitter. In this guide, the terms “FOX T USW 203” and “switcher” are used interchangeably to refer to the FOX T USW 203 switcher with an integrated fiber optic transmitter in singlemode or multimode.

About the FOX T USW 203

The Extron FOX T USW 203 is a three input universal switcher with a fiber optic transmitter that provides long haul transmission of HDCP-compliant HDMI, RGBHV, or HD component video, stereo audio, and RS-232 signals over fiber optic cabling. The transmitter delivers pixel-for-pixel transmission of images up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60.

The switcher and a compatible FOX Series receiver can be controlled and configured using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands (see Simple Instruction Set Control on page 12) or the FOX Extenders Control Program (see FOX Extenders Control Program on page 20).

System Compatibility

The FOX T USW 203 operates in either of two modes, selected under RS-232 control, for compatibility with other, non-HDMI, units:

• Plus — Supports resolutions up to 1920x1200 and 1080p @ 60Hz. The fiber optic

output of the switcher can be received only by one of six receivers: a FOXBOX HDMI Rx, FOXBOX DVI Plus Rx, PowerCage HDMI Rx, PowerCage FOX DVI Plus Rx, FOXBOX SR HDMI, and PowerCage FOX SR HDMI.

• Non-Plus — Supports resolutions up to 1600x1200 @ 60 Hz. The fiber optic output of

the transmitter can be received by any FOXBOX, PowerCage FOX, and FOX 500 VGA and DVI unit, including the Plus and non-Plus units.

Cable Transmission Modes

The transmitter is further categorized by the type of fiber optic cable, multimode (FOX T USW 203 MM) or singlemode (FOX T USW 203 SM), which define the effective range of transmission:

• Multimode — Long distance, up to 2 km (6,560 feet) (depending on the fiber cable)

• Singlemode — Very long distance, up to 30 km (18.75 miles)

1FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Introduction

Key Features

Long distance fiber optics transmission — Transmits HDMI or analog video, stereo audio, and RS-232 signals up to 30 km when using singlemode fiber optic cabling.

Inputs — Include two female HDMI type-A connectors, one RGBHV/RGBS or HD component on 15-pin HD connector, and one unbalanced analog stereo audio on a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack.

All digital technology — Delivers pixel-for-pixel transmission of video signals to ensure optimal image quality at resolutions up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60.

Digital conversion of analog video and audio input signals — Digitizes analog signals, ensuring that a reliable, high quality digital video signal is sent to the output destination.

Auto-input switching — Automatically switches to the highest or lowest priority input with an active video signal for simplified operation.

HDCP compliance

Key Minder — Authenticates and maintains continuous HDCP encryption between input

and output devices to ensure quick and reliable switching in professional AV environments, while enabling simultaneous distribution of a single source signal to one or more displays.

EDID Minder — Automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices to ensure that all sources properly power up and reliably display content.

Audio embedding — Converts analog stereo audio signals to digital HDMI audio when the analog input is selected.

Audio gain and attenuation adjustment capability

LED indicators for signal presence, HDCP, and power — Provides a visual indication of

system status for real-time feedback and monitoring of key performance parameters.

RS-232 control — Features an RS-232 serial port for control and configuration.

Contact closure remote control availability

Alarm notification for fiber link loss — The FOX T USW 203 can be set up to trigger an

external control system for immediate notification when a fiber link has been lost. Requires a second fiber link.

Multimode and singlemode availability — Available as an 850 nm multimode model for long-range transmissions up to 2 km (6,560 feet), and a 1310 nm singlemode model for extreme distances up to 30 km (18.75 miles).

Industry standard LC connectors — Provide reliable physical connectivity and precise fiber core alignment.

Compatibility with the following Extron FOX series:

• Matrix switchers — Creates HDCP-compliant signal distribution systems up to

1000x1000 and larger.

• HDMI, DVI Plus, DVI, and VGA receivers — Compatible with FOX series HDMI and

DVI Plus receivers up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60. Compatible with FOX series DVI and VGA receivers up to 1600x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60.

NOTE: The FOX T USW 203 is not compatible with the FOX 3G HD-SDI, FOX 3G DVC,

or FOX AV models.

Front panel USB configuration port

1 RU high, half rack width metal enclosure — Compact, low profile enclosure for

discreet placement and concealment.

Includes LockIt® HDMI cable lacing bracket

Energy-efficient external universal power supply included (replacement part number 70-775-01) — Provides worldwide compatibility, low power consumption,

and reduced operating costs.

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Introduction 2

Application Diagram

The following diagram shows a typical application of the FOX T USW 203 with three input sources, output display, connected fiber optic receiver, and control system.

Extron FOX T USW 203

Fiber Optic Switcher

FOX T USW 203

RS-232CONTACT

VGA PC

REMOTE

ALARM

RS-232

OUTPUTS

OVER FIBER

G TxRx G1 2 1 2 3 G

LINK

Tx Rx

TxRx

LINK

INPUTS

HDMI

OPTICAL

AUDIO

HDMI

RGB/R-Y, Y, B-Y

POWER

LOOP-THRU

12V

0.7 A MAX

RS-232

Up to 30 km (18.75 miles) singlemode ber SM Model

RS-232

IPL 250

VGA

Audio

Extron FOXBOX SR HDMI

Fiber Optic Receiver

AUDIO

L R

OUTPUTS

HDMI

HDMI AUDIO

RxTx

LINK

POWER

OPTICAL

12V

1.0A MAX

OFF

FOX SR HDMI

LINK

RS-232

HDMI Laptop

Blu-ray Player

HDMI + Audio

Flat Panel Display

Figure 1. Typical FOX T USW 203 Application

TouchLink

Control System

100

RELAY

LINK

ACT

INPUT

3 1

COM

42 2

REMOTE RS-232

ALARM

RS-232

Tx Rx

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

HDMI

TCP/IP

Audio Output

VCR

DVD

DOC CAM

LAPTOP

OFF

DISPLAY MUTE

SCREEN UP

SCREEN DOWN

Extron XPA 1002

Power Amplier

Extron

XPA 1002

OUTPUT

SI 28

CLASS 2 WIRING

REMOTE

10V 50 mA

VOL/MUTE

INPUTS

STANDBY

LEVEL

LIMITER/ PROTECT SIGNAL

100-240V 1.3A, 50-60Hz

Surface-mount Speakers

Flat Panel Display

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Introduction 3

Installation

This section describes information for connecting and wiring the FOX T USW 203. Topics in this section include:

• Mounting the FOX T USW 203

• Rear Panel Features

• Making Connections

Mounting the FOX T USW 203

The FOX T USW 203 can be mounted in a rack, under a desk, or on a tabletop (see

Mounting on page 37 for more mounting details).

Rear Panel Features

POWER

12V

0.8 A MAX

j b d e f g h ia c

Figure 2. FOX T USW 203 Rear Panel Features

Input Connectors

Analog video connector — Connect a video source to the female 15-pin HD

connector, labeled input 1 or RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y.

Analog video loop-through connector — Connect an analog RGB or YUV video

display to the female 15 HD VGA connector for a local display of input 1 (VGA). This output is always on.

HDMI input connectors — Connect a source device to either or both HDMI

connectors (see Connecting HDMI Connectors on page 7). These are inputs 2 and 3. They can accept HDMI, DVI, or dual mode DisplayPort video sources.

RGB/R-Y, Y, B-Y

LOOP-THRU

INPUTS

HDMI

AUDIO

HDMI

OUTPUTS

LINK

Tx Rx

OPTICAL

FOX T USW 203

ALARM

REMOTE

RS-232CONTACT

xRxG12 123G

RS-232

OVER FIBER

LINK

Tx Rx

Selected Video Input VGA Loop-thru Output

VGA (input 1) Always on

HDMI (inputs 2 and 3) N/A

4FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Installation

Audio input connector — Connect an analog audio source to the 3.5 mm TRS jack.

Tip (+)

Sleeve ( )

Ring (-)

Tip (+)

RCA Connector

(balanced)

All three video inputs can share this audio input.

Tip (L)

Ring (R)

Sleeve ( )

Figure 3. Wiring for Unbalanced Stereo Audio

The following table shows the audio format that is sent over the fiber connection when a specific audio format is not specified (see the Input audio selection SIS command on page 15 to switch the active audio source).

Selected Video

Output Connectors

HDMI switched output connector — Connect a display device to the female type A

HDMI output connector for local HDMI output for switched inputs 1, 2, and 3.

Selected Video Input HDMI Switched Output

VGA (input 1) On (no embedded audio or HDCP compliance) HDMI (input 2 and 3) On

Fiber optic connector — For one-way video, audio, and serial communication from

the FOX T USW 203 to a receiver, connect a fiber optic cable between the Tx port on the FOX T USW 203 and the Rx port on a receiver.

To return serial data from a receiver to the FOX T USW 203 or for HDCP compliance, connect a fiber optic cable between the Rx port on the FOX T USW 203 and the Tx port on the receiver (see Wiring for Fiber Communication on page 7).

NOTES:

• Ensure that you use the proper ﬁber optic cable. Typically, singlemode ﬁber optic

• Only one ﬁber optic cable, transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx, is required for video,

The Link LED indicators light when there is light present on the corresponding fiber optic port.

HDMI Embedded

Input

VGA N/A Yes Analog audio

VGA N/A No No audio HDMI Yes No HDMI embedded audio HDMI Yes Ye s HDMI embedded audio HDMI No Ye s Analog audio HDMI No No No audio

cable has a yellow jacket and multimode ﬁber optic cable has an orange or aqua jacket.

audio, and serial command transmission, but the HDMI signal output on the receiver will not be HDCP-compliant and the FOX T USW 203 will not receive RS-232 reports from the controlled device.

Audio Present

Analog Audio

Present

Audio Sent Over Fiber

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Installation 5

RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm Connector

RS-232

ALARM

RS-232

RS-232 Over Fiber port — To pass serial command signals to a receiver

(for serial control of a projector, for example), connect a host device to the transmitter via the leftmost poles (Tx, Rx, and G) of this 5-pole captive screw connector (see Wiring for RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm Communication on page 8 for wiring configurations).

Alarm port — For remote monitoring of the status of fiber optic link 2,

connect a custom or furnished monitoring device to the switcher via the rightmost poles (1 and 2) of this 5-pole captive screw connector (see Wiring

for RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm Communication on page 8).

NOTE: Pins 1 and 2 short within the switcher when link 2 does not detect any

connection.

Control Connectors

Contact closure connector — Connect a contact closure device (such as a simple

switch) to the 3.5 mm, 4-pole captive screw connector. The first three ports are used for selecting inputs 1 through 3 when momentarily shorted to the ground pin (see Wiring

for Remote Contact Closure Communication on page 8).

RS-232 connector — Connect a host device to the 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw

connector for serial control of the switcher.

ALARM

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx G 1 2

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx G 1 2

Power Connector

Power connector — Connect an external power supply to the 3.5 mm, 2-pole captive

screw connector (see Wiring the Power Supply on page 9).

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Installation 6

Making Connections

Transmitter

Receiver

OPTICAL

LINK

OPTICAL

LINK

Connecting HDMI Connectors

Use an Extron LockIt Lacing Bracket to secure an HDMI cable to each device as follows:

Figure 4. Installing the LockIt Lacing Bracket to Stacked HDMI Connectors

1. Plug the HDMI cable into the panel connector.

2. Loosen the HDMI connection mounting screw from the panel enough to allow the

LockIt lacing bracket to be placed over it. The screw does not have to be removed.

3. Place the LockIt lacing bracket on the screw and against the HDMI connector, then

tighten the screw to secure the bracket.

ATTENTION: Do not overtighten the HDMI connector mounting screw. The shield

Stacked

to which it is fastened to is very thin and can easily be stripped.

4. If desired, repeat steps 2 and 3 for the opposite mounting screw and bracket.

5. Loosely place the included tie wrap around the HDMI connector and the LockIt lacing

bracket as shown.

6. While holding the connector securely against the lacing bracket, use pliers or a similar

tool to tighten the tie wrap, then remove any excess length.

Wiring for Fiber Communication

WARNING: Risk of serious physical injury. This device outputs

continuous invisible light, which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution.

• Do not look into the rear panel ﬁber optic cable connectors or into

the ﬁber optic cables themselves.

• Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the

ﬁber cable is unplugged.

NOTES:

• Ensure the proper ﬁber optic cable is used for the transmitter and

receiver. Typically, singlemode ﬁber optic cable has a yellow jacket and multimode ﬁber optic cable has an orange or aqua jacket.

• Only one ﬁber optic cable, transmitter-Tx-to-reciever-Rx, is

required for video, audio, and serial command transmission. However, for only one ﬁber optic cable:

• The HDMI signal output by the receiver is not HDCP compliant.

• RS-232 reports from a controlled device are not available.

• To receive responses from the controlled device and for HDCP

compliance, install both ﬁber optic cables.

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Installation 7

Wiring for RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm Communication

CONTACT

The RS-232 Over Fiber port is for transmission of serial signals, such as projector control signals. The alarm port is an internal relay to connect or disconnect a custom alarm circuit. Wire the connector as shown in figure 5 below.

RxTx

RS-232 Device

Figure 5. Wiring the RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm Connector

ATTENTION: The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is

3/16 inch (5 mm).

• Longer bare wires can short together.

• Shorter wires are not as secure in the connectors and could be pulled out.

Cross the Tx and Rx lines once between the source and the target.

The alarm pins do not produce any discrete on or off or voltage signals.

RS-232

OVER FIBER ALARM

Tx Rx G12

Alarm Device

NOTES:

• The alarm port does not produce any discrete on or off voltage signals.

• If power is lost or if link 2 optical light is disconnected, lost, or broken, alarm pins 1

and 2 internally short.

Wiring for Remote Contact Closure Communication

Each port senses an external switch or contact closure. Use these ports to select an input on the switcher. Wire the connector as shown in figure 6 below.

123G

Heat

Shrink

Over

Shield

Wires

G 3 2 1

Switch

Ground

Wire Nut

Device 3

Device 2

Device 1

(Switches,

relays, or

Wiring the Power Supply

Connect a 12 VDC power supply to the 3.5 mm, 2-pole captive screw connector.

2-Pole Captive Screw Connector

Tie Wrap

3/16”

(5 mm) Max.

Smooth

Power Supply

Output Cord

Figure 7. Power Connector Wiring

CAUTION: Electric shock hazard. The two power cord wires must be kept separate

while the power supply is plugged in. Remove power before wiring.

Ridges

SECTION A–A

ATTENTION:

• This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit marked “Class 2”

or “LPS,” rated 12 VDC, 1.0 A minimum. Always use a power supply supplied by or speciﬁed by Extron. Use of an unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance certiﬁcation and may cause damage to the supply and the end product.

• Unless otherwise stated, the AC/DC adapters are not suitable for use in air handling

spaces or in wall cavities. The installation must always be in accordance with the applicable provisions of National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, article 75 and the Canadian Electrical Code part 1, section 16. The power supply shall not be permanently ﬁxed to a building structure or similar structure.

• Power supply voltage polarity is critical. Incorrect voltage polarity can damage the

power supply and the unit. The ridges on the side of the cord identify the power cord negative lead.

• The length of the exposed (stripped) copper wires is important. The ideal length is

3/16 inch (5 mm).

TIP: Do not tin the stripped power supply leads. Tinned wires are not as secure in the

captive screw connectors and could be pulled out.

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Installation 9

Operation

This section describes the front panel features of the FOX T USW 203 and provides front panel operations. Topics in this section include:

• Front Panel Features

• Front Panel Operation

Front Panel Features

AUTO

SWITCH

Figure 8. FOX T USW 203 Front Panel Features

Auto Switch LED — Lights when the transmitter is in auto switch mode.

Config port — Connect a host device to the mini USB Config port for remote control.

Input selection buttons — Select inputs 1 through 3 or modes. The corresponding

LED lights to indicate an input is currently selected.

Status LEDs — The Signal LEDs light to indicate the signal presence of each input. The

HDCP LEDs light when the signal on the corresponding input is HDCP-compliant. Input 1 (the VGA connector) does not have an HDCP LED.

Front Panel Operation

The three buttons with corresponding LEDs on the front panel (labeled Mode, Normal, and Auto) are used to manually select inputs 1 through 3 or enable and disable device modes (see the table below). The LEDs indicate status and the currently selected input.

To enable or disable executive, auto switch, or normal switch mode from the front panel, press and hold a combination of input selection buttons simultaneously until the appropriate LEDs blink (see the table below for the different button combinations).

CONFIG

MODE

1 2

NORMAL

AUTO

SIGNAL

HDCP

STATUS

123

FOX T USW 203

FOX UNIVERSAL SWITCHER

Front Panel Button Combinations for Device Modes

Mode Button Combinations

Executive 1, 2, and 3 Auto switch

(prioritize the highest numbered active input)

1 and 3

Normal switch (default) 1 and 2

The same front panel operations can also be performed remotely with SIS commands (see

Simple Instruction Set Control on page 12) or the FOX Extenders Control Program (see FOX Extenders Control Program on page 20).

10FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Operation

Initial Power Up

Upon initial power up, all the front panel LEDs blink simultaneously. They blink once for multimode or twice for singlemode. Afterwards, the LEDs return to their normal signal presence indication.

If a different fiber optic SFP module or no SFP module is connected, the LEDs first blink once or twice to identify the device, but then blink continuously.

Selecting an Input

To select an input from the front panel, perform the following actions:

1. Press the input selection button that corresponds with the desired rear panel input

connector.

2. The corresponding LED lights to indicate the active input.

Enabling Front Panel Lockout Mode (Executive Mode)

Push and hold (for about 5 seconds) inputs 1, 2, and 3 simultaneously until the front panel LEDs blink three times to enable or disable front panel configuration. In executive mode, contact closure and RS-232 control are still available. By default, executive mode is disabled.

Enabling Auto Switch Mode

Press and hold (for about 3 seconds) inputs 1 and 3 simultaneously until the front panel Auto Switch LED lights. This prioritizes the highest numbered active input.

NOTE: Setting audio switch mode to prioritize the lowest numbered active input can be

done only with SIS commands (see Auto switch mode SIS commands on page 15). Normal switch mode is the default mode.

Enabling Normal Switch Mode

Press and hold (for about 3 seconds) inputs 1 and 2 simultaneously until the front panel Auto Switch LED turns off. This is the default mode.

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Operation 11

SIS Configuration and Control

This section describes remote control of the FOX T USW 203 through SIS commands and basic installation instructions for the FOX Extenders Control Program (refer to the FOX Extenders Control Program Help File for operation details).

To enable serial control of the FOX T USW 203, use a computer running the HyperTerminal or DataViewer utility, or a control system to make serial control of the transmitter. Connect the computer to the FOX T USW 203 through the front panel config port or the rear panel RS-232 connector.

The protocol for the RS-232 port is as follows: 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control.

Simple Instruction Set Control

SIS Programming Guide

Host-to-device and device-to-host communication

SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field. No special characters are required to begin or end a command sequence. When the FOX T USW 203 determines that a command is valid, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. All responses from the transmitter or receiver to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ]), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is one or more characters.

Device-initiated messages

When a local event occurs, the device responds by sending a message to the host. They are listed below.

Vx.xx is the firmware version number.

Reconfig]

The FOX T USW 203 returns this message when there is any change to the input frequency on the currently selected input.

1LnkX%• 2Lnk X%•Vid X%• Aud X%•X1)•TX]

The FOX T USW 203 returns this status message whenever a change in the fiber link, video, or audio connection occurs. X% indicates whether the link is present or not present (0 = not present, 1 = present) and X1) represents whether the device is multimode or singlemode (MM = multimode, SM = singlemode).

12FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control

Error Responses

Space

When the FOX T USW 203 receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it performs the command and sends the corresponding response to the host device. If the command is determined invalid or contains invalid parameters, the transmitter or receiver returns an error response to the host. The error response codes are:

E01 = Invalid input number E13 = Invalid parameter E06 = Invalid switch attempt in this mode E14 = Not valid for this configuration E10 = Invalid command E17 = Invalid command for signal type E12 = Invalid port number E22 = Busy

Using the Command and Response Table for SIS Commands

The Command and Response Tables begin on page 15. Lowercase letters are acceptable in the command field except where indicated. Figure 9 shows the hexadecimal equivalent of ASCII characters used in the command and response tables.

ASCII to Hex Conversion Table

•

Figure 9. ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion

Symbol definitions

= Carriage return and line feed

]

¦ or }

E or W

= Carriage return with no line feed

= Space

•

= Escape key

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 13

X2&

= EDID output resolution and refresh

See the tables below

rate

VGA - PC

SIS

Value

SIS

Value

17 800x600 60 23 1360x768 60 28 1600x1200 60

18 1024x768 60 24 1366x768 60 29 1680x1050 60

19 1280x720 60 25 1400x1050 60 30 1920x1080 60

20 1280x768 60 26 1440x900 60 31 1920x1200 60

21 1280x800 60 27 1600x900 60 32 2048x1080 60

22 1280x1024 60

Resolution Refresh

Rate (Hz)

1 800x600 60 7 1360x768 60 12 1600x1200 60

2 1024x768 60 8 1366x768 60 13 1680x1050 60

4 1280x768 60 10 1440x900 60 15 1920x1200 60

5 1280x800 60 11 1600x900 60 16 2048x1080 60

6 1280x1024 60

1280x720

(analog default)

60 9 1400x1050 60 14 1920x1080 60

SIS

Value

Resolution Refresh

Rate (Hz)

SIS

Value

Resolution Refresh

Rate (Hz)

DVI - PC

Resolution Refresh

Rate (Hz)

SIS

Value

Resolution Refresh

Rate (Hz)

SIS

Value

Resolution Refresh

Rate (Hz)

HDMI - PC with 2-channel Audio

SIS

Value

33 800x600 60 38 1360x768 60 43 1600x1200 60

34 1024x768 60 39 1366x768 60 44 1680x1050 60

35 1280x768 60 40 1400x1050 60 45 1920x1080 60

36 1280x800 60 41 1440x900 60 46 2048x1080 60

37 1280x1024 60 42 1600x900 60

Resolution Refresh

Rate (Hz)

SIS

Value

Resolution Refresh

Rate (Hz)

SIS

Value

Resolution Refresh

Rate (Hz)

HDMI HDTV

SIS

Value

Resolution Refresh

Rate (Hz)

480p

2-ch audio

576p

2-ch audio

720p

2-ch audio

60 50

50 51

50 52

SIS

Value

Resolution Refresh

Rate (Hz)

720p

2-ch audio

(digital default)

1080i

2-ch audio

1080i

2-ch audio

60 53

50 54

SIS

Value

Resolution Refresh

Rate (Hz)

1080p

2-ch audio

1080p

2-ch audio

Input Assignments Save EDID

SIS

Value

55 VGA user assigned or

56 HDMI 1 user assigned or

Resolution SIS

imported 1

imported 2

HDMI 2 user assigned or

imported 3

Resolution SIS

Value

58 VGA Loop-thru EDID 61 HDMI switched output

59 HDMI switched output

EDID 1

HDMI switched output

EDID 2

Value

62 HDMI switched output

Resolution

EDID 3

EDID 4

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 14

Command and Response Tables for SIS Commands

Command ASCII Command

(Host to Device)

Input Switching

Input selection

NOTE: The FOX T USW 203 saves the last input selection when cycling power.

Set video input selection

View video input selection

Auto switch mode

Disable auto switch mode

Set priority to the highest active input

Set priority to the lowest active input

View auto switch setting

X1!! InX1!

E0AUSW} Ausw0] E1AUSW} Ausw1]

E2AUSW } Ausw2]

EAUSW} X1@]

Audio Configuration

Audio gain and attenuation

NOTE: Gain and attenuation are case-sensitive.

Set gain

Set attenuation

Increment audio level

Decrement audio level

View audio level

Audio input selection

Set audio input format

View audio input format

X&G AudX(] Set gain to X(. X*g AudX(] Set attenuation to X(.

+G or +g

-G or -g

G or g

EI X1!*X2^ AFMT} AfmtIX1!*X2^ ] Set input X1! to X2^ audio format. EI X1! AFMT} X2^]

Response

(Device to Host)

All] Select input X1!.

•

X1!]

Aud

X(]

Aud

X(]

Additional Description

View currently selected source.

Switch inputs manually (default).

Gives priority to the highest numbered active input.

Gives priority to the lowest numbered active input.

View the auto switch mode.

Increase gain or attenuation.

Decrease gain or attenuation.

View the audio level.

View the audio input format.

NOTE: X& = Audio gain 0 to 10

X* = Audio attenuation –18 to 0 X( = Audio level –18 to +10 X1! = Input selection 1 = VGA (input 1)

2 = HDMI (input 2) 3 = HDMI (input 3)

X1@ = Auto switch mode 0 = manual switching (default)

1 = priority to the highest numbered input 2 = priority to the lowest numbered input

X2^ = Audio input format 0 = auto (default)

1 = digital embedded 2 = analog

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 15

Command ASCII Command

(Host to Device)

Picture Adjustments (Analog Only)

Pixel phase

Set a pixel phase value

Increment value

Decrement value

View pixel phase value

Total pixels

Set the total pixel value

Increment value

Decrement value

View total pixel value

Horizontal start

Set horizontal start value

Increment value

Decrement value

View horizontal start value

E1*X2# PHAS} Phas X2#] Adjust the pixel phase to X2#. E1+PHAS} PhasX2#] E1-PHAS} PhasX2#] E1PHAS} X2#]

E1* X2$ TPIX} TpixX2$] Set the total pixels to X2$. E1+TPIX} TpixX2$] E1-TPIX} TpixX2$] E1TPIX} X2$]

E1*X2% HSRT} Hsrt X2%]

E1+HSRT} HsrtX2%] E1-HSRT} HsrtX2%] E1HSRT} X2%]

Response

(Device to Host)

Additional Description

Increase the pixel phase.

Decrease the pixel phase

Show the pixel phase value

Increase the total pixels.

Decrease the total pixels.

Show the total pixels.

Set horizontal location of first active pixel in active window.

Move the image to the right.

Move the image to the left.

Show horizontal location of the first active pixel in active window.

NOTE: X2# = Pixel phase 0 to 63 (32 = default)

X2$ = Total pixels ±255 of the default value (depends on the input rate) X2% = Horizontal start 0 to 255 (128 = default)

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 16

Command ASCII Command

(Host to Device)

EDID

NOTE: Digital EDID can be assigned only to a digital input. Analog EDID can be assigned only analog input 1.

Input EDID (VGA and HDMI)

Assign factory EDID

View assigned EDID

Save EDID

View EDID native resolution

View current EDID in Hex

Export EDID selection

Import EDID

EA X1!*X2& EDID} EdidAX1!*X2&]

EA X1! EDID} X2&]

ES X1% EDID} EdidSX1%]

EN X1! EDID} X@]

ER X1! EDID} X#] EE X2& EDID} X$ EI X1$ EDID}X$ EdidI X1$]

Advanced Configurations

Input sync detection (VGA only)

View input sync detection

Input video format (VGA only)

Set input video format

View input video format

NOTE: X@ = Native resolution and refresh rate

E1LS} xxx.x,xxx.x]

1*X1^\ Typ1* X1^] Sets input 1 to format X1^.

X# = EDID record (Hex) 128 or 256 bytes X$ = EDID record (binary) 128 or 256 bytes X1! = Input selection 1 = VGA (input 1)

2 = HDMI (input 2) 3 = HDMI (input 3)

X1$ = User assigned EDID 55 = VGA user assigned input 1

56 = HDMI user assigned input 2 57 = HDMI user assigned input 3

X1% = Save EDID 58 = VGA loop-thru output EDID

59 = HDMI switched output EDID 1 60 = HDMI switched output EDID 2 61 = HDMI switched output EDID 3 62 = HDMI switched output EDID 4

X1^ = Input video format 0 = auto detect (default)

1 = RGB 2 = YUV

X2& = EDID output resolution See the tables on page 14.

Response

(Device to Host)

X1^]

Additional Description

Set the EDID resolution and refresh for input View EDID resolution and refresh for input Save VGA loop-through or HDMI

switched output EDID to user location X1%. View native resolution.

View EDID in Hex format.

Export EDID in binary format.

Import EDID in binary format to user stored EDID slot X1$.

Shows horizontal frequency in kHz and vertical frequency in Hz. Returns 000.0,000.0 if no signal is detected.

View input 1 video format.

X1!.

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 17

Command ASCII Command

(Host to Device)

Front panel lockout

Set front panel executive mode

View front panel executive mode

Plus mode transmission

Disable Plus mode transmission

Enable Plus mode transmission

View Plus mode transmission

HDCP authorized device (HDMI inputs only)

HDCP authorized device on

HDCP authorized device off

Query HDCP authorization status

HDCP status (HDMI inputs only)

Query HDCP status

Device name

X%X ExeX%]

81*0#

81*1#

81#

EE X1!*1HDCP} HdcpEX1! *1]

EE X1!*0HDCP} HdcpEX1! *0]

EE X1! HDCP} X^]

EI X1! HDCP} X1#]

Response

(Device to Host)

X%]

]

Plus0

]

Plus1

X%]

Additional Description

Enable or disable (default) the front panel lockout (executive) mode.

View the front panel lockout (executive) mode.

Disable Plus mode transmission.

Enable Plus mode transmission (default).

View Plus mode transmission setting.

HDCP authorized device on for input X1! (default). HDCP authorization off for input

X1!.

View the HDCP authorization status.

NOTE: No blank or space characters are permitted. The first character must be a letter. The last character

cannot be a minus or hyphen.

Set unit name

Set unit name to factory default

View unit name

NOTE: X% = On or off 0 = off or not detected

1 = on or detected

EX1& CN} Ipn E

CN} Ipn

•

ECN} X1&]

X^ = HDCP authorization 0 = HDCP authorization off

1 = HDCP authorization on (default)

X1! = Input selection 2 = HDMI (input 2)

3 = HDMI (input 3)

X1# = HDCP status (HDMI only) 0 = no source device detected

1 = source detected with HDCP 2 = source detected but no HDCP is present

X1& = Unit name Text string up to 24 characters (A-Z, 0-9, -) X1* = Extron device name FOX-T-USW-203

X1&] X1*]

Set device name.

Set device to default.

View device name.

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 18

Command ASCII Command

(Host to Device)

Information requests

Query general information

Query part number

Query firmware version

Query firmware build

Query all firmware version

Query updated FPGA version

Status request

View fiber link 1 status

View fiber link 2 status

View input video status

View input audio status

Request all signal status

Request HDMI signal status

Request HDCP status

View internal temperature

Factory reset

System Reset (factory default)

Reset audio gain and attenuation

Upload firmware

SFP module

View SFP module information

35Q

20S

EZXXX} Zpx]

EZA} Zpa]

EUpload} SendHeader]

40S

Response

(Device to Host)

1Lnk

60-1230-nn

x.xx

x.xx.xxxx

x.xx.xxxx-x.xx

x.xx

2LnkX%•VidX%•AudX%

•

]

X%] X%] X%X% X%]

X%]

X%X% X%

SigI

X%X%

SigI

2HdcpI

SigOX%•2HdcpIX%•3HdcpIX%•HdcpOX%]

•

SigOX%]

•

3HdcpIX%•HdcpOX%]

•

X!]

X1(•X2)•X2!•X2@]

Additional Description

X1)

•

View the on or off status of input 1, 2, and 3.

Internal temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius.

Resets unit to factory default.

Reset audio gain and attenuation to default levels.

TX]

•

NOTE: X! = Internal temperature In degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius

X% = On or off 0 = off or not detected

1 = on or detected

X1) = SFP module type SM = singlemode

MM = multimode

X1( = Vendor or manufacturer name X2) = Transmit (Tx) output power in dBm X2! = Receive (Rx) optical power in dBm X2@ = Operation temperature in ˚C

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 19

FOX Extenders Control Program

The Extron FOX Extenders Control Program provides an alternate method to control and configure the FOX T USW 203. The application provides controls to adjust device parameters that are specific to the basic and advanced setup of the transmitter. Users can also manage firmware and check for updates to the application. The Extron FOX Extenders Control Program communicates with the transmitter via the Remote RS-232 port on the rear panel Remote RS-232 and Alarm connector or front panel USB Config port. The program is compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows XP, or later Windows operating systems. Updates to this program can be downloaded from the Extron website (www.extron.com). Topics in this section include:

• Installing the Software

• Starting the Software

• Using the Software

Installing the Software

The program is contained on the Extron Software Products DVD or available for download on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

To install the software from the DVD:

1. To install the software, insert the DVD into the DVD drive. The Extron software DVD

window should appear automatically. If it does not self-start, run Launch.exe from the DVD.

2. Click the Software tab, scroll to the desired program, and click Install.

3. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. By default, the installation creates a

folder in the Program Files directory for the FOX Extenders Control Program.

To download the software from the website:

1. On the Extron website, click the Download tab.

2. From the left sidebar, click the Software link.

3. Navigate to FOX Extenders.

4. Click the Download link to the right of the desired device.

5. Submit any required information to start the download. Note where the file is saved.

6. Open the executable (.exe) file from the save location.

7. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. By default, the installation creates a

folder in the Program Files directory for the FOX Extenders Control Program.

20FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program

Starting the Software

Start the Extron FOX Extenders Control Program as follows:

1. Open the FOX Extenders Control Program. The Communication Setup window

appears.

Figure 10. Communication Setup Window Connection Methods

2. Select the desired connection method.

• To connect the software to the device through the rear panel Remote RS-232

• To connect the software to the device through the front panel USB connector, click

3. Click the Connect button. The FOX Extenders Control Program window appears.

connector, click the RS232 tab and select the desired port from the Port drop-down list.

the USB tab and select the Extron USB device from the Extron USB Device dropdown list.

Using the Software

NOTE: Some controls and displays are available only when connected to speciﬁc

devices.

For more configuration and control details, see to the FOX Extenders Control Program Help File for configuration and control details. Open the file using one of the following methods:

• Once the FOX Extenders Control Program is open, press the <F1> key on the

keyboard.

• Once the FOX Extenders Control Program is open, select Contents from the Help

menu.

• From the Windows Start Menu, select FOX Extenders Help from the FOX Extenders

Control Program folder.

The main screen opens (see figure 12 on page 23).

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program 21

Figure 11. Main Screen

The main screen consists of a top menu, Status panel, Input Selection panel, and Configuration panel.

Top Menu

The top menu consists of three menus for connection options, device information and configuration, and additional resources.

File menu

The File menu contains options for connecting and disconnecting the device and exiting the FOX Extenders Control Program.

Figure 12. File Menu

Options that appear gray are not available.

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program 22

Connect

The Connect option establishes communication with a device. This function re-establishes communication with the device if it times out or enables a connection to a new device. If a device is already connected, the Connect function is disabled until the device is disconnected or the connection times out.

To re-establish the connection if communication is lost:

1. From the File menu, select Connect. Alternatively, click the icon. This displays the

Communication Setup dialog box, which is the communication module through which connection to the device is established.

2. Select the communication port from the Port drop-down list.

3. Click Connect. The Communication Setup dialog box closes and the FOX Extenders

Control Program main screen remains open.

Disconnect

The Disconnect option stops communication with the current device, but leaves the FOX Extenders Control Program open. Once disconnected, configuration can no longer be done unless connection is re-established.

To disconnect from the device, select The status bar at the bottom of the window indicates that the device is disconnected.

Disconnect from the File menu or click the icon.

Exit

The Exit option closes the FOX Extenders Control Program.

To exit the program, select Exit from the File menu.

Tools Menu

The Tools menu contains options for displaying device information or configuring the device.

Figure 13. Tools Menu

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program 23

Unit Info

The Unit Info option opens a dialog box with information about the connected device.

Figure 14. Unit Info Dialog Box

1. From the Tools menu, select Unit Info. This opens a dialog box displaying

information about the connected unit. The displayed information includes:

• Model number of the device

• Name of the device model

• Description of the model

• Firmware version currently found on the device

• Firmware build

• FPGA version

2. Click the OK button to close the dialog box and return to the main screen.

Reset Unit

There are three listed reset options:

• Master System Reset

• Audio Gain/Atten. Reset

• Presets Reset

Depending on the chosen reset option, different settings are cleared.

Figure 15. Reset Unit Menu

NOTE: Be careful to select the intended reset option. Selecting the incorrect reset can

result in unintended loss of settings.

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program 24

Master System Reset — Resets all unit settings and user settings to factory defaults.

From the Tools menu, locate the Reset submenu and select Master System Reset.

Figure 16. Unit System Dialog Box

Audio Gain/Atten. Reset — Resets the level of audio gain and attenuation to factory

defaults.

From the

Tools menu, locate the Reset submenu and select Audio Gain/Atten. Reset.

Figure 17. Audio Gain and Attenuation Reset Dialog Box

Presets Reset — Is not available for the FOX T USW 203.

Update Firmware

The Update Firmware option opens the Extron Firmware Loader application. This application is used to upload new firmware to the connected device.

NOTE: In order for the Update Firmware option to work, install the Firmware Loader

application (see Downloading Extron Firmware Loader on page 38). Otherwise, the Update Firmware option is disabled.

To update firmware:

1. From the Tools menu, select Update Firmware. Alternatively, click the icon. This

opens Firmware Loader (if this application is already installed on the connected PC).

2. Find firmware to upload to the desired device by performing one of the following

actions:

• From the File menu of Firmware Loader, select New Firmware for Selected

Devices

• In the Devices section of the Firmware Loader main screen, double-click the New

Firmware File

field associated with the selected device.

The Choose Firmware File dialog box opens.

3. Browse to the device-specific firmware file that has been downloaded on your PC. Valid

firmware files have a .s19 file extension (see Downloading Firmware on page 40).

4. Click the Open button. The Choose Firmware File dialog box closes.

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program 25

5. Click the Begin button. This uploads the new firmware onto the connected device.

The Progress field for the selected device shows the progress of the upload. After the upload is complete, this field is blue and shows 100%.

6. Exit Firmware Loader.

7. From the File menu of the FOX Extenders Control Program, select Connect to

re-establish communication with the device.

8. Re-enter the connection information in the Connect dialog box to re-establish

communication with the device.

See the Firmware Loader Help File and supporting documentation for further information about using Firmware Loader.

Refresh

The Refresh option refreshes the main screen of the FOX Extenders Control Program without restarting the application. This is useful if connection to a device is lost (such as if the unit has been unplugged accidentally) or settings change on the device.

From the

Tools menu, select Refresh. Alternatively, click the icon.

Trace Window

The Trace Window option displays data sent to and received from the device in a separate window for troubleshooting.

Figure 18. Trace Window Dialog Box

1. From the Tools menu, select Trace Window. The Trace Window dialog box opens.

2. To clear existing information, click the Clear button.

3. Click the Close button to close the Trace Window dialog box.

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program 26

Help Menu

The Help menu contains options for additional information and reference material, checking for updates to the FOX Extenders Control Program, and software information.

Figure 19. Help Menu

Contents

The Contents option launches the FOX Extenders Control Program help file.

Open the help file in one of the following ways:

• From the Help menu, select Contents.

• Press <F1> on your keyboard.

• Click the

icon to launch the help file.

Extron Home Page

The Extron Home Page option displays the Extron website. The Extron website contains supporting documentation for Extron products and downloadable firmware and software updates (see Download Extron Firmware Loader on page 38).

From the Help menu, select Extron Home Page. This opens a new Internet browser window to the Extron website.

Check for Updates

The Check for Updates option verifies that the latest version of the FOX Extenders Control Program is being used. If there is a new version available, the option to install it becomes available.

From the Help menu, select Check for Updates.

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About...

This option opens a dialog box displaying information about the FOX Extenders Control Program.

1. From the Help menu, select About. This opens a dialog box displaying information

about the FOX Extenders Control Program. The displayed information includes:

• Name of the application

• Currently installed software version

• Software part number

• Copyright

• Application description

Figure 20. About FOX Extenders Control Program Dialog Box

2. Click the OK button to close this dialog box and return to the main screen of the

application.

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Main Screen

The Main Screen contains status information, input selection, and configuration options.

Figure 21. Main Screen

NOTE: The main screen may appear different from the image above depending on what

is connected. Functions which are not applicable are disabled.

Status panel

Figure 22. Status Panel

The Status panel of the screen provides visual indications of the connection status and the names of the connected units. The following information is displayed:

Link 1 Indicator — Displays green when the receiver detects light on Link 1 (connecting the Tx port of the transmitter to the Rx port of the receiver).

Link 2 Indicator — Displays green when an HDMI transmitter detects light on Link 2 (connecting the Tx port of an HDMI receiver to the Rx port of an HDMI transmitter).

NOTE: For transmission of HDMI video with HDCP content, two fibers are required.

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Video Indicator — Displays green when the transmitter detects an active signal on the VGA

input.

Audio Indicator — Displays green when the device detects audio with the selected input. If the selected input has an analog audio signal above -44 dBV, the indicator turns green immediately, but turns gray after the audio signal level drops below the threshold continuously for 10 seconds. If the selected input has digital embedded audio, the indicator displays green and remains green as long as the digital audio signal is detected.

HDMI Indicator — Displays green when the unit receives an HDMI input signal.

HDCP Indicator — Displays green if the input signal is HDCP-encrypted.

EDID Minder — Displays the current EDID Minder settings.

Input Frequency — Displays the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input. This

field indicates No Input Signal if there is no input signal.

Model — Displays the model of the device that is connected via RS-232 or USB.

Connected to — Displays the communication port of the unit that is connected to the PC.

This can be either a communication port on the transmitter or a communication port on the receiver.

Other side — Displays N/A whenever connected to a FOX T USW 203.

Temperature — Displays the internal temperature of the device.

Input Selection panel

The Input Selection panel is used to select inputs manually or automatically.

Figure 23. Input Selection Panel

Select Input — Select the desired input. The currently selected input is green. The left button

represents Input 1 (VGA). The right button represents Input 2 (HDMI).

Auto Switch Mode — Allows the device to auto switch inputs based on the chosen configuration. The options are Disabled, Priority to Highest Active, or Priority to Lowest Active.

NOTE: The Default setting on the FOX T USW 203 is Disabled.

Control tab

The Control tab contains picture and audio adjustments. To access these options, click the

Control tab.

Figure 24. Control Tab

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VGA Video Adjustment panel

The VGA Video Adjustment panel of the Control tab adjusts the following video parameters on the analog input: horizontal start, pixel phase, and total pixels.

Figure 25. VGA Video Adjustment Panel

Horizontal Start — Defines the number of pixels in the blanking area to the left of the

active area.

In the Horizontal Start panel of the VGA Video Adjustment panel, click the Left or Right arrows, or click and drag the slider to adjust the setting to the desired value. The field to the right of a slider shows the current value for the associated setting.

NOTE: The value for Horizontal Start can range between 0 and 255.

Default setting: 128.

Pixel Phase — Controls the pixel phase. Sampling at the optimum pixel phase results in a bright, stable output.

In the Pixel Phase panel of the VGA Video Adjustment panel, click the Left or Right arrows, or click and drag the slider to adjust the setting to the desired value. The field to the right of a slider shows the current value for the associated setting.

NOTE: The value for Pixel Phase can range between 0 and 63. Default setting: 32.

The Total Pixels setting (see below) must be correctly set before adjusting Pixel Phase.

Total Pixels — Controls the total number of pixels in an active window.

In the Shift panel of the VGA Video Adjustment panel, click the Left or Right arrows, or click and drag the slider to adjust the setting to the desired value. The field to the right of a slider shows the current value for the associated setting.

NOTE: The Total Pixels setting depends on the input rate. It is ±255 of the default value.

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Audio Adjustment panel

The Audio Adjustment panel of the Control tab adjusts the gain and attenuation of analog input audio.

Audio Gain and Attenuation — Adjusts the analog input audio gain or attenuation value. This ranges from -18.0 dB to +10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.

In the Audio Gain/Atten. panel, click and drag the slider to the desired level. The current value is displayed in a field below the slider control.

Audio Output Level — Is not available for the FOX T USW 203.

I/O Configuration Tab

The I/O Configuration tab contains options for input and output settings. To access these options, click the I/O Configuration tab.

Figure 26. I/O Configuration Tab

HDCP panel

The HDCP Authorized setting allows a user to turn off HDCP communication on discrete inputs. This setting is useful for devices such as Mac computers, iPhones, iPads, and some Windows 7 sources that will always encrypt their output if the downstream sink is capable of HDCP. By not allowing HDCP signals on an input, most content from these sources can be passed as a non-encrypted signal to analog and digital video outputs. In a video system that has requirements to not transmit HDCP encrypted data (such as non-HDMI FOX Extenders), HDCP Authorized should be turned off at the input to keep the non-HDMI FOX Extender’s output unencrypted.

In the HDCP panel, select the On radio button to enable the HDCP Authorized setting or select Off to disable the HDCP Authorized setting.

NOTE: Default setting: HDCP Authorized is On.

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Plus Mode Transmission panel

Plus mode can support rates up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, with embedded audio, and is HDCP compliant. Non-Plus mode supports rates up to 1600x1200 and 1080p, is HDCP compliant, and does not contain embedded audio (analog audio is still supported).

In the Plus Mode Transmission panel, click the Enabled radio button to enable Plus mode. To disable Plus mode, click the Disabled radio button.

NOTE: Default setting: Plus Mode is Enabled.

VGA Input Video Format panel

This setting selects RGB or YUV Input Video Format for the VGA input.

NOTE: Default setting: VGA Input Video Format is Auto.

Audio Input Selection panel

This panel sets the audio type for the VGA and HDMI inputs, or set them to Auto for automatic selection.

For each input, select the desired audio input type from the Input drop-down list.

Figure 27. Audio Input 1 Options

NOTE: Default setting: Audio Input Selection is Auto for all inputs.

Advanced Tab

Figure 28. Advanced Tab

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Advanced Configuration panel

Executive mode restricts access to the front panel button functions.

To enable or disable executive mode, click either the On or Off radio button in the Executive Mode panel.

NOTE: Turning on Executive Mode will not disable the ability to control the device with

the FOX Extenders Control Program.

EDID Configuration Tab

EDID is a data structure used to communicate video display information, including native resolution and vertical refresh rate requirements, to a source device. The source device then outputs the optimal video format for the display based on the provided EDID data, ensuring proper video image quality.

To access EDID options, click the EDID Configuration tab.

Figure 29. EDID Configuration Tab

Assigned EDID panel

This shows the current EDID configuration for each input. You can assign unique EDID for any input.

Figure 30. Assigned EDID Panel

Choose the desired EDID from the drop-down list of the desired input.

NOTE: The default EDID is 720p for the HDMI inputs and 1280x720 for the VGA input.

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Save EDID panel

To save EDID from displays that are connected to the VGA Loop-Thru or HDMI Switched Output, perform the following:

1. Select VGA Loop-Thru EDID or the desired HDMI Switched Output EDID from the

drop-down list.

Figure 31. Save EDID Options

2. Click the Save button. The EDID setting is saved.

The saved VGA Loop-Thru and HDMI Switched Output EDID can be assigned to a desired input using the Assign EDID function.

NOTE: There are 4 available memory locations to save digital EDID.

Import EDID panel

EDID files can be imported to the FOX T USW 203 and saved in a table on the device.

NOTE: When an EDID file is imported to a user assigned input location, the EDID is

automatically assigned to the selected user input.

Figure 32. Import EDID Panel

1. In the Import EDID panel, from the drop-down list, select the desired input.

Figure 33. Import EDID Options

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2. Click on the Browse button to locate and select the desired EDID file on the connected

PC. The Open dialog box opens.

Figure 34. Browse Button for Importing EDID

3. Select the EDID file and click the Open button. The Open dialog box closes.

4. Click the Import button. The EDID is imported and assigned to the selected input.

Export EDID panel

EDID files on the FOX T USW 203 can be exported to the connected PC.

1. In the Export EDID panel, select the desired EDID to export from the drop-down list.

2. Click the Export button. The Save As dialog box opens.

3. Select the export destination and file name for the EDID.

4. Click the Save button. The EDID setting is exported.

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Reference Information

This section provides mounting and firmware updating information. Topics in this section include:

• Mounting

• Updating Firmware

Mounting

The FOX T USW 203 can be placed on a tabletop or mounted in a rack or underneath a desk.

Tabletop Use

Attach the provided rubber feet to the bottom four corners of the enclosure.

Mounting Kits

Mount the unit using any optional compatible mounting kit listed on the Extron website (www.extron.com), in accordance with the directions included with the kit. For rack-mounting, see UL guidelines for rack-mounted devices below.

UL guidelines for rack-mounted devices

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of the FOX T USW 203 in a rack.

1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack

2. Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air flow

3. Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so that a hazardous condition

4. Circuit overloading — Connect the equipment to the supply circuit and consider the

5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack-mounted

assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature, Therefore, install the FOX T USW 203 in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma = +122 ˚F, +50 ˚C) specified by Extron.

required for safe operation of the equipment is no compromised.

is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

effect that circuit overloading might have an overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).

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Updating Firmware

To update firmware for the FOX T USW 203, download the new firmware to a connected computer and upload the firmware with the Firmware Loader utility or the FOX Extenders Control Program (see to the FOX Extenders Control Program Help File).

Downloading Extron Firmware Loader

Figure 35. Firmware Loader on the Extron Website

1. On the Extron website, www.extron.com, click the Download tab.

2. From the left sidebar, click the Software link.

3. Navigate to Firmware Loader.

4. Click the Download link on the right that corresponds with the program.

5. Submit any required information to start the download.

Installing Firmware Loader

1. Once Firmware Loader has been downloaded, run the .exe file. The installation wizard

window opens.

2. Click Next to continue through the process, filling out necessary information and

specifying custom settings on each prompt.

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Downloading Firmware

Figure 36. Downloading Firmware from the Extron Website

1. On the Extron website, www.extron.com, click the Download tab.

2. From the left sidebar, click the Firmware link.

3. Navigate to FOX T USW 203.

4. Ensure the available firmware version is a later version than the current one on the

device.

NOTE: The firmware release notes are in a PDF file that provides details about the

changes between different firmware versions. The file can be downloaded from the same page as the firmware on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

5. Click the Download link to the right of the desired device.

6. Submit any required information to start the download. Note where the file is saved.

7. Open the executable (.exe) file.

8. Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard screens to install the new firmware on

the computer. A Release Notes file, giving information on what has changed in the new firmware version, and a set of instructions for updating the firmware are also loaded.

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Installing Firmware with Firmware Loader

1. Open Firmware Loader to establish a connection between the computer and the device.

The Add Device... dialog box opens.

Figure 37. Add Device... Window

2. Select FOX T USW 203 from the Device Name drop-down list.

3. Select the method of connection from the Connection Method drop-down list.

4. Depending on the connection method, additional options appear. Make the appropriate

selections for the current connection method.

5. Click Connect.

6. Click Browse in the New File Firmware (Optional) section.

7. On the Open window, navigate to the new firmware file, which has an .S19 extension,

and click Open.

ATTENTION: Valid ﬁrmware ﬁles must have the ﬁle extension .S19. A ﬁle with

any other extension is not a ﬁrmware upgrade for this device and could cause the device to stop functioning.

8. Click Add. The Add Device... window closes and the device and firmware are listed in

the Firmware Loader main window.

9. Click Begin to start the upload process.

10. Close Firmware Loader when the Remaining Time field shows 00.00.00, the

Progress column shows 100%, and the Status field shows completed.

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Extron Warranty

Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:

USA, Canada, South America, and Central America:

Extron Electronics 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim, CA 92805 U.S.A.

Europe and Africa:

Extron Europe Hanzeboulevard 10 3825 PH Amersfoort The Netherlands

Japan:

Extron Electronics, Japan Kyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan

China:

Extron China 686 Ronghua Road Songjiang District Shanghai 201611 China

Asia:

Extron Asia Pte Ltd 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 PM Industrial Bldg. Singapore 368363

Middle East:

Extron Middle East Dubai Airport Free Zone F12, PO Box 293666 United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Singapore

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions, or if modiﬁcations were made to the product that were not authorized by Extron.

NOTE: If a product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Application Engineer to receive an RA (Return

Authorization) number. This will begin the repair process.

USA: 714.491.1500 or 800.633.9876 Europe: 31.33.453.4040 Asia: 65.6383.4400 Japan: 81.3.3511.7655

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or ﬁtness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.

Extron Headquarters

+1.800.633.9876 (Inside USA/Canada Only)

Extron USA - West Extron USA - East +1.714.491.1500 +1.919.850.1000 +1.714.491.1517 FAX +1.919.850.1001 FAX

Extron Europe

+800.3987.6673 (Inside Europe Only)

+31.33.453.4040 +31.33.453.4050 FAX

Extron Asia

+65.6383.4400 +65.6383.4664 FAX

Extron Japan

+81.3.3511.7655 +81.3.3511.7656 FAX

Extron China

+86.21.3760.1568 +86.21.3760.1566 FAX

Extron Middle East

+971.4.299.1800 +971.4.299.1880 FAX

Extron Korea

+82.2.3444.1571 +82.2.3444.1575 FAX

Extron India

1800.3070.3777 Inside India Only

+91.80.3055.3777 +91.80.3055.3737 FAX

Extron electronic FOX T USW 203 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

FDA/IEC 60825-1 Requirements

Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications

Software Commands

Specifications Availability

Contents

Introduction

About This Guide

About the FOX T USW 203

System Compatibility

Cable Transmission Modes

Key Features

Application Diagram

Installation

Mounting the FOX T USW 203

Rear Panel Features

Input Connectors

Output Connectors

RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm Connector

Control Connectors

Power Connector

Making Connections

Connecting HDMI Connectors

Wiring for Fiber Communication

Wiring for RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm Communication

Wiring for Remote Contact Closure Communication

Wiring the Power Supply

Operation

Front Panel Features

Front Panel Operation

Initial Power Up

Selecting an Input

Enabling Front Panel Lockout Mode (Executive Mode)

Enabling Auto Switch Mode

Enabling Normal Switch Mode

SIS Configuration and Control

Simple Instruction Set Control

SIS Programming Guide

Error Responses

Using the Command and Response Table for SIS Commands

Command and Response Tables for SIS Commands

FOX Extenders Control Program

Installing the Software

Starting the Software

Using the Software

Top Menu

Main Screen

Reference Information

Mounting

Tabletop Use

Mounting Kits

Updating Firmware

Downloading Extron Firmware Loader

Installing Firmware Loader

Downloading Firmware

Installing Firmware with Firmware Loader

Extron Warranty