Extron Electronics FOX 3G DVC User Manual

FOX 3G DVC

Fiber Optic SDI Converter

User Guide

Signal Processors

68-1518-02 Rev. A

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Safety Instructions • English

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Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This

equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature; do not attempt to bypass or disable it.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from the rear of

the equipment, the desktop power module (if detachable), or the power source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched

by items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To prevent

the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

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overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.

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same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer instructions.

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Achtung

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Fentes et orifices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des oriﬁces, ceux-ci servent à empêcher les

composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d’explosion s’ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement

avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un type equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Vorsicht

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darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden können.

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Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar el

equipo.

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recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

安全须知 • 中文

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注意

阅读说明书 • 用户使用该设备前必须阅读并理解所有安全和使用说明。保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全说明书以备将来使用。遵守警告 • 用户应遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安全和操作说明。避免追加 • 不要使用该产品厂商没有推荐的工具或追加设备，以避免危险。

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación eléctrica

indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentación

eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben instalar en lugares

donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones y mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal calicado. En el interior

no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente la reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o oriﬁcios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el

sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros

objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición incorrecta. Cambiar esta

batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las baterías

usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.

警告

电源 • 该设备只能使用产品上标明的电源。设备必须使用有地线的供电系统供电。第三条线（

地线）是安全设施，不能不用或跳过。

拔掉电源 • 为安全地从设备拔掉电源，请拔掉所有设备后或桌面电源的电源线，或任何接到市电

系统的电源线。

电源线保护 • 妥善布线，避免被踩踏，或重物挤压。维护 • 所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行。设备内部没有用户可以更换的零件。为避免出现触

电危险不要自己试图打开设备盖子维修该设备。

通风孔 • 有些设备机壳上有通风槽或孔，它们是用来防止机内敏感元件过热。不要用任何东西

挡住通风孔。

锂电池 • 不正确的更换电池会有爆炸的危险。必须使用与厂家推荐的相同或相近型号的电池。按

照生产厂的建议处理废弃电池。

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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The Class A limits are designed to 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 harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with

the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.

For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compliance, accessibility, and

Introduction

This section gives an overview of the Extron FOX 3G DVC Digital Video Converters. Topics

include:

• About this Guide

• About the FOX 3G DVC Converters

• Features

• Application Diagram

WARNINGS: The FOX 3G DVC outputs continuous invisible light (Class 1 rated), which

may be harmful to the eyes. Use with caution.

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

• For additional safety, plug the attached dust caps into the optical

fiber optic cables themselves.

transceivers when the fiber optic cable is unplugged.

About this Guide

This guide provides information for experienced installers on how to install, configure, and

operate the FOX 3G DVC singlemode and multimode converters. In this guide, the terms “DVC,” “FOX 3G DVC,” and “converter” are used interchangeably

to refer to the FOX 3G DVC singlemode or multimode converter.

About the FOX 3G DVC Converters

The Extron FOX 3G DVC series are digital video converters that receive fiber optic SDI, HD-SDI, and 3G-SDI serial digital video signals over a single fiber and convert them to DVI-D and analog RGB or component video. Both models are compatible with the FOX 3G HD-SDI Fiber Optic Extender as well as the FOX series distribution amplifiers, switchers, and matrix

switchers.

The FOX 3G DVC converters are particularly suited to applications such as television

production, medical imaging, and live events that require long distance transmission of SDI signals from broadcast-type sources and interfacing them with professional and consumerlevel displays and other products.

Two models are available:

• The FOX 3G DVC MM supports multimode fiber at 850 nm, which is typically used

within buildings or facilities with moderate-range transmission distances up to 500 m (1,640 feet).

• The FOX 3G DVC SM supports singlemode fiber at 1310 nm. Singlemode fiber offers

long-range transmission capability over extreme distances of up to 30 km (18.75 miles). It is used in very large facilities such as airports and stadiums, and for connecting over very long distances between facilities such as university campuses and hospitals.

FOX 3G DVC • Introduction 1

Features

The FOX 3G DVC provides the following features:

• Input — Fiber optic LC connector with buffered loop-through for fiber optic multi-rate

SDI

• Outputs — DVI-D and 15-pin HD connectors for digital and analog RGB or component

video; captive screw connector for balanced and unbalanced stereo audio

• Fiber optic multi-rate SDI signals up to 2.97 Gbps — Accepts data rates from

standard definition NTSC and PAL to HDTV 1080p/60. It complies with SMPTE 259M, 292M, 424M, and ITU digital video standards.

• Compatibility with other Extron FOX products — Compatible with the

FOX 3G HD-SDI Fiber Optic Extender and FOX series distribution amplifiers, switchers,

and matrix switchers

• Simultaneous DVI-D and analog RGB or component video outputs — Provides

high resolution digital and analog video outputs that allow for easy integration of

multi-rate SDI signals into DVI or RGB-based AV devices and systems.

• Daisy-chain capability — A fiber optic input loop-through allows up to three

FOX 3G DVC and FOX 3G HD-SDI units to be daisy-chained so that displays in multiple

locations can be served from a single transmitter.

• AES3 audio de-embedding — Extracts and outputs embedded AES3 stereo audio

streams.

• Balanced or unbalanced audio output

• Audio attenuation control

• Analog RGB or component video output — Outputs analog RGB as RGBHV, RGBS,

or RGsB. Outputs component video as R-Y, B-Y, Y.

• Bi-level or tri-level sync is available for component video output.

• Internal test patterns for calibration and setup — Nine test patterns are available,

including a crop pattern, color bars, and grayscale.

• Muting control — Provides video and audio output muting.

• RS-232 configuration and control — An RS-232 serial port provides configuration and

control via the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) commands.

• USB configuration and control — A USB Config port provides configuration and

control via SIS commands.

• Front panel security lockout — Locks out all front panel functions except for input

selection (all functions remain available through RS-232 control).

• Rack and furniture mountable 1U, half rack width metal enclosure

• Internal universal power supply — The 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, international power

supply provides worldwide power compatibility.

FOX 3G DVC • Introduction 2

Application Diagram

Extron

Ceiling

The following diagram shows an example of a FOX 3G DVC application.

Extron FOX 3G DVC

Fiber Optic Digital Video Converter

100-240V ~ 0.5A MAX

50/60 Hz

INPUT

3G/HD/SD-SDI

BUFFERED LOOP-THROUGH

SI 26X

Two-Way Speakers

Extron MPA 152

Mini Power Amplier

4/8

OUTPUT

OHMS

MPA 152

LISTED 17TT AUDIO/VIDEO APPARATUS

POWER

12V 3A MAX

AUDIO

L R

RS-232

OUTPUT

N/A

RGB / R-Y, Y, B-Y

DVI-D

LINK

DVI

VOL/MUTE

10V 50mA

INPUTS

Audio

CLASS 2 WIRING

REMOTE

DO NOT GROUND

OR SHORT

SPEAKER OUTPUTS!

8 ohm Ceiling Speakers in Parallel

Up to 30 km (18.75 miles) on Singlemode Fiber SM Model

Fiber

Flat Panel Display

1 2

OPTICAL

FOX 3G HD-SDI

BUFFERED OUTPUTS

MODE

RxTx

1 2

POWER 12V

0.3A MAX HD/SDI IN

Extron FOX 3G HD-SDI

Fiber Optic Transceiver

HD-SDI

HD-SDI Camera

OVER RANGE

HD-SDI Broadcast

OPTION A

OPTION B

Monitors

OPERATE

STATUS

STATUSOPERATE

OVER RANGE

OPTION BOPTION A

Figure 1. Connection Diagram for a FOX 3G DVC

FOX 3G DVC • Introduction 3

Installation

This section gives an overview of the steps for installing the FOX 3G DVC. It also provides a

description of the rear panel connectors and instructions for cabling. Topics include:

• Installation Overview

• Rear Panel

• Daisy-chain Connection

• Connecting for Remote Control

Installation Overview

CAUTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.

Follow these steps to install and set up the FOX 3G DVC:

1. Disconnect power from the converter and ensure that all other devices that will be

connected to it are powered off.

2. (Optional) Mount the unit in a rack or to furniture (see “Mounting the

FOX 3G DVC Converter” in the “Reference Information” section).

3. Connect the input. Connect an SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI source to the fiber optic LC

Input connector (c in figure 2 on the next page).

4. (Optional) Daisy-chain additional FOX 3G devices. Connect another

FOX 3G DVC or a FOX 3G HD-SDI to the Buffered Loop-Through (Tx) port of the input

connector (b in figure 2). (Up to three devices can be daisy-chained from this port.)

5. Connect the video output. Connect a display or other output device to one of the

following connectors:

• DVD-D — Digital video (

• RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y — Analog RGB (RGBHV, RGBS, and RGsB) or YUV component video

(f in figure 2)

6. Connect the audio output. Connect an amplifier or other audio output device to the

5-pole captive screw audio connector (g in figure 2).

7. Connect a control device. Connect a computer or control system to one of the

following DVC ports to configure and control the converter via SIS commands.

• Config port (front panel) — USB connection (

section)

• RS-232 port (rear panel) — Serial RS-232 connection (

in figure 2)

in figure 9, “Operation”

in figure 2)

NOTE: See “Command and Response Table” in the “Remote Configuration

and Control” section for definitions of the SIS commands.

8. Plug a standard IEC power cord (provided) into the power receptacle (a in figure 2).

Connect the DVC to a 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz AC power source.

9. Configure the FOX 3G DVC as needed, using the front panel menus (see “Menus on

the LCD Screen” in the “Operation” section) or SIS commands (see the “Remote Configuration and Control” section).

FOX 3G DVC • Installation 4

Rear Panel

The illustration below shows the connectors and indicator on the FOX 3G DVC rear panel.

WARNING: Remove power from the system before making any connections.

CAUTION: Use electrostatic discharge precautions (be electrically grounded) when

making connections. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment,

although you may not feel, see, or hear it.

100-240V ~ 0.3A MAX

50/60 Hz

INPUT

3G/HD/SD-SDI

BUFFERED LOOP-THROUGH

LINK

DVI-D

OUTPUT

RGB / R-Y, Y, B-Y

AUDIO

RS-232

N/A Tx

Figure 2. FOX 3G DVC Rear Panel

a AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this male IEC connector

to connect the DVC to a 100 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source.

b Tx port (buffered loop-through) — This port of the LC duplex fiber optic input

connector passes a buffered 3G, HD-SDI, or SD-SDI signal through to another FOX 3G DVC converter or a FOX 3G HD-SDI extender for daisy-chaining (see “Daisy-

chain Connection,” later in this section).

c Rx port (SDI input) — Connect a 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, or SD-SDI source to this port of the

LC duplex fiber optic input connector.

d Link LED — Lights when a signal is detected on the Rx fiber input. e DVI-D output connector — Connect a DVI output device to this female single-link

DVI-I connector (only the digital pins are enabled). RGB or YUV color space is available

on this buffered output. The table below shows the pin assignments for this connector.

Signal

Pin Signal

1 TMDS data 2– 9 TMDS data 1– 17 TMDS data 0–

2 TMDS data 2+ 10 TMDS data 1+ 18 TMDS data 0+

3 Ground (2/4 ) 11 Ground (1/3) 19 Ground (0/5)

4 Not used 12 Not used 20 Not used

5 Not used 13 Not used 21 Not used

6 DDC clock 14 +5 V power 22 Ground (clock)

7 DDC data 15 Ground (for 5 V) 23 TMDS clock+

8 Not used 16 Hot plug detect 24 TMDS clock–

Figure 3. DVI-D Connector Pin Assignments

Signal

FOX 3G DVC • Installation 5

f RGB/YUV output connector — Connect an RGB (RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB) or YUV

Do not tin the wires!

FOX 3G DVC Optical Input Connector

component (R-Y, Y, B-Y) display device to this female 15-pin HD connector. RGB or YUV

color space is available on this buffered output.

g Audio output connector — Connect an audio device to this female 5-pole 3.5 mm

captive screw connector for balanced or unbalanced analog audio output. Wire the

connector as shown below.

Tip

Ring

Sleeves

Tip

Ring

Balanced Audio Output

Sleeves

Tip

Unbalanced Audio Output

Figure 4. Audio Output Connector Wiring

CAUTIONS: • The length of the exposed wires in the stripping process is critical.

The ideal length is 3/16 inches (5 mm). If the exposed portion is longer, the wires may touch, causing a short circuit between them. If the exposed wires are shorter, they can be easily pulled out, even if tightly fastened by the captive screws.

• Do not tin the wires. Tinned wire does not hold its shape and can

become loose over time.

• For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeves to the ground contact.

DO NOT connect them to negative (–) contacts.

h RS-232 connector — Connect a host device such as a computer or touch panel control

Daisy-chain Connection

The FOX 3G DVC can be connected to up to three FOX 3G DVC or FOX 3G HD-SDI units through the Buffered Loop-through port of the fiber optic Input

connector. Connect a fiber optic cable from the Tx

(loop-through) port of the DVC to the optical Rx connector of the next FOX 3G device in the chain. All

receivers in the daisy-chain must be compatible; that is, they must be all SM or all MM models, connected with the appropriate fiber optic cable.

system to the Tx, Rx, and _ (ground) pins of this 5-pole captive screw connector for serial control of the DVC by SIS commands (see “Connecting to the RS-232 Port” on the next page for information on wiring this port). The first and second pins of this connector are not used. The default protocol for this

port is 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow

control.

BUFFERED LOOP-THROUGH

3G/HD/SD-SDI

NOTE: Ensure that you use the proper fiber cable for your

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

FOX 3G DVC or FOX 3G HD-SDI

Optical Input Connector

FOX 3G DVC • Installation 6

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Extron Electronics FOX 3G DVC User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

About this Guide

About the FOX 3G DVC Converters

Features

Application Diagram

Installation

Installation Overview

Rear Panel

Daisy-chain Connection