Extron electronics FOX 2G Tx AV, FOX 2G Rx AV Setup Manual

Setup Guide — FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV

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The FOX 2G Tx AV and FOX 2G Rx AV are a high performance, low resolution video, audio,
and data (RS-232) transmitter (Tx) and receiver (Rx) pairs. Both the transmitter and receiver are
available in single mode (SM) and multi-mode (MM) models. The SM models transmit signals
up to 30 km (18 miles) over fiber optic cable, at rates up to 2 Gbps.

N

The transmitter and receiver must be compatible. Both must be MM or both must be SM. It

is not possible to mix types.

W

The FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV outputs continuous invisible light (Class 1 rated), which may

be harmful and dangerous to the eyes; use with caution.

Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic cable connectors or into the fiber optic cables
themselves.

N

Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber optic cable is

unplugged.

To install, cable, and power on the transmitter/receiver pair:

Step 1

Turn off all equipment or disconnect it from power sources.
Mount the transmitter and receiver as required.

Step 2

Connect a low resolution video source to the transmitter using
the input BNC connections for composite or component sources.
S-video can be connected using either the BNC connectors or the
4-pin mini DIN. (See the figure at right).

Step 3

Connect balanced or unbalanced, stereo or mono audio input
to the transmitter using the 5-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw
connector. (See the figure at right).

Step 4

If required, connect an alarm system to the transmitter’s
2-pole captive screw connector.

Step 5

To configure the transmitter and receiver using RS-232
commands, connect a control device to the three right poles

( ,Tx, and Rx), labeled RS-232 Remote, on the RS-232 captive
screw connector of the transmitter (see the figure at the bottom
of the page). Alternatively, the host device can be connected
through the front panel Config port or the corresponding ports on the receiver
(see step 13). These ports may also be used to configure the system with the
FOX Extender Windows® Control Program.

Step 6

To pass through RS-232 commands to remote devices, independently of the
FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV, use the three left poles (Tx, Rx, and ), labeled RS-232
Over Fiber. The ground is common for both sets of RS-232 signals. (See the
figure at right).

Y/VID

R-YS-VID

B-Y/C

Y/VID

S-video

-

B-Y/C

Y/VID

R-YS-VID

B-Y/C

S

-VI

D

S-video

R-Y

Y/VID

R-YS-VID

B-Y/C

S

-VID

Component

Y/VID

R-YS-VID

B-Y/C

S

-VID

Composite

-

B

-Y/

C

Balanced Audio

Tip

Ring

Tip

Ring

L R

Sleeves

Unbalanced Audio

Tip

Sleeve

Sleeve

Tip

L R

W

Installation and service must be performed by

authorized personnel only.

These instructions provide a quick setup guide for
the Extron FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV. They are for use by
experienced installers.

REMOTE

Tx RxTx Rx

OVER FIBER

RS-232

Setup Guide — FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV

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Step 7

Connect the 12 VDC power supply to the transmitter’s 2-pole captive screw connector. Do not
switch on the power supply.

Step 8

Connect the receiver to a low resolution video display using either the output BNC connectors
(component, S-video, or composite) or the 4-pin mini DIN (S-video only), as shown in the
figure at right.

Step 9

Connect the receiver’s audio output to a sound system, using the 5 pole, 3.5 mm captive screw
connector.

Step 10

If required, connect an alarm system to the receiver’s 2-pole
captive screw connector.

Step 11

Connect the fiber optic cable(s) from the transmitter to the back
of the receiver (see the figure below). Fiber optic link 1 connects
the Tx port of the transmitter to the Rx port of the receiver and
is essential for transmission of video, audio, and control signals
from the transmitter to the receiver. Fiber optic link 2 connects the Rx port of the transmitter
to the Tx port of the receiver. It is optional, but two-way communication from the Tx port of
the receiver is required to fully configure the system using RS-232 commands or FOX Extender
Windows Control Program.

RxTx

OPTICAL

RxTx

OPTICAL

Transmitter Receiver

Link 2 may be connected to another receiver in a daisy chain. In that case, there is no return
link to the transmitter.

Step 12

Connect an RS-232 control device to the 5-pole captive screw connector or the front panel
Config port of the receiver. These ports are an alternative to the transmitter ports (see steps 6
and 7).

N

If the RS-232 control device is connected to the receiver, fiber optic Link 2 is required to

configure the transmitter.

Step 13

Connect the 12 VDC power supply to the receiver’s 2-pole captive screw connector.

Step 14

Power up all devices and configure the system using the Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)
commands or FOX Extender Windows Control Program. Consult the user’s manual (available
online at www.extron.com) for more information about SIS commands and the Control
Program.

Y/VID

R-YS-VID

B-Y/C

Y/VID

S-video

-

B-Y/C

Y/VID

R-YS-VID

B-Y/C

S

-VI

D

S-video

R-Y

Y/VID

R-YS-VID

B-Y/C

S

-VID

Component

Y/VID

R-YS-VID

B-Y/C

S

-VID

Composite

-

B

-Y/

C