Extron Electronics FOX 3G DVC User Manual

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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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This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.

Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment. Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference. Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information. Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment

manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

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.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to prevent

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

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the

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

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

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Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant

d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité aﬁn de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir. Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou

présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de fixation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de ﬁxation ni d’outils non recommandés par le

fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

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Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und

Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie

aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der

Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom

Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Avertissement

Alimentations • Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce

matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un ﬁl de terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger, déconnectez tous les

cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de manière à ce que personne

ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-maintenance par un

technicien qualiﬁé. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Aﬁn d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.

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

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden.

Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten Sie alle Netzkabel aus der

Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose

ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand

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

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualiziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden.

Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist, dienen diese zur

Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empndlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von

anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien

nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

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Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

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

equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta. Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la

documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especiﬁcamente

recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

安全须知 • 中文

这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中有重要的操作和维护说明。

这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴露的危险电压，有触电危险。

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

Connecting for Remote Control

Connecting to the RS-232 Port

To connect your computer or control system to the DVC rear panel RS-232 port, use an Extron Universal Control cable (UC50' or UC100'; see “Optional Accessories” in the “Reference Information” section for part numbers) or other female 9-pin-to-bare-wire

RS-232 cable.

1. Wire the unterminated end of the RS-232 cable to the 3-pole captive screw connector,

provided with the DVC, as follows:

a. Connect the transmit wire to the first pin on the left, which plugs into the Tx

(transmit) port.

b. Connect the receive wire to the second pin, which plugs into the Rx (receive) port.

c. Connect the ground wire to the third pin, which plugs into the ground port that is

marked with _.

2. Plug the cable into the RS-232 portion (last three slots) of the 5-pole captive screw

receptacle on the DVC rear panel.

N/A

RS-232

Tx Rx 1 2 3

FOX 3G DVC Rear Panel RS-232 Port

NOTE: Connect a ground wire between the DVC

and the computer or control system.

Ground ( ) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)

NOTE: If you use cable that has a drain

wire, tie the drain wire to ground at both ends.

Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx)

Computer or Control System RS-232 Port

Figure 5. Connecting to the RS-232 Port

In the “Remote Configuration and Control” section, see “Using SIS Commands” for information on sending SIS commands to this port.

FOX 3G DVC • Installation 7

Connecting to the USB Config Port

The mini Type B USB Config port is located on the DVC front panel. It can be used to

configure the converter via SIS commands.

1. Use a USB A-to-mini-B cable to connect the DVC USB Config port to a USB port on your

computer.

Extron

CONFIG

Mini Type B

USB

USB Cable

Type A

USB

ADJUST

DIGITAL VIDEO CONVERTER

FOX 3G DVC

USB Ports

USB 1

Computer

Converter Front Panel

Figure 6. Connecting to the Config Port

2. If this is the first time you have connected a FOX 3G DVC to this particular USB port

on your computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard opens. On the first screen, specify whether you want the computer to connect to Windows® Update in order to search the web for the driver that it needs to communicate with the DVC via the USB port (this is not necessary if the USB driver already exists on your computer).

Figure 7. Found New Hardware Wizard Opening Screen

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• Select the Yes, this time only radio button if you want your computer to

connect to Windows Update only this one time.

• Select Yes, now and every time I connect a device if you want the computer to

automatically connect to Windows Update every time the DVC is connected to this USB port.

• Select No, not this time if you do not want the computer to connect to Windows

Update at this time (for example, if the driver is already on your computer).

3. Click Next. On the next screen, make sure that the Install the software

automatically (Recommended) radio button is selected, then click Next (you do not

need to insert a disc).

Figure 8. Selecting the Radio Button to Install the USB Driver Automatically

Your computer locates the driver needed for it to communicate with the FOX 3G DVC via the USB port.

4. When the Completed screen appears, click Finish to close the wizard.

NOTE: This wizard appears only the first time you connect the DVC to each USB

port. You do not see the wizard again unless you connect the DVC to a different USB port on your computer.

5. Configure the DVC as desired, using SIS commands (see the “Using SIS Commands”

section for more information).

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Operation

This section discusses the functions available through the front panel to set up and operate

the FOX 3G DVC. Topics include:

• Front Panel

• Powering On

• Menus on the LCD Screen

• Resetting

• Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode)

• Updating Firmware

Front Panel

Extron

CONFIG

Figure 9. FOX 3G DVC Front Panel

The front panel features and controls shown in the illustration above are described below.

ADJUST

FOX 3G DVC

DIGITAL VIDEO CONVERTER

a Config port — Connect a USB cable (USB A-to-mini-B) from your computer to this port

to configure and control the DVC via SIS commands and to update the firmware.

b LCD screen — Displays menus, messages, and your selections from menus and

submenus (see “Menus on the LCD Screen,” later in this section, for more information).

c Menu button — Press this button to access the DVC menu system and step through

the menus displayed on the LCD screen (b) (see “Menus on the LCD Screen” for details).

d Next button — Press this button to step through the submenus displayed on the LCD

screen.

e Adjust knobs — Rotate these horizontal ([) and vertical ({) knobs to scroll through

submenu options and make adjustments.

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Powering On

Default Cycle

Apply power by connecting the provided IEC power cord to the rear panel power connector on the DVC. Connect the DVC to an AC power source.

NOTE: Audio and video mute settings are not retained when power is cycled to the

DVC.

When power is applied, the LCD screen displays the Extron S3 logo. After approximately 10

seconds, the screen displays EXTRON FOX3G DVC MM or SM. The unit part number and current firmware version are displayed after approximately another 5 seconds. After those screens, the default cycle begins, in which the LCD screen alternates every 5 seconds between the input signal type and data rate, and the input resolution and refresh rate. The default cycle continues while the menu system is not in use.

The flow diagram below shows the order in which the screens appear at power-up and during the default cycle.

Power

10 sec.

EXTRON

FOX3G DVC MM

5 sec.

60-1034-01

F/W V1.00

5 sec.

Default Cycle

INPUT

HDSDI 1.485G

5 sec.

INPUT

720p @59.94Hz

Figure 10. Power-up and Normal Default Cycle Example

Default Cycle — Special Conditions

The default cycle changes when the following conditions exist:

• No input connected — A single screen is displayed, indicating that there is no input

signal.

INPUT

NO SIGNAL!

Figure 11. Default Screen When No Input Is Connected

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• Overheating — The Temperature Overload!!! screen is added to the default cycle

if the internal temperature of the unit exceeds 65 °C (149 °F).

INPUT

HDSDI 1.485G

Figure 12. Example of the Default Cycle When the Unit Is Overheating

• Video muted — The input resolution and rate screen (second screen of the default

cycle) displays a blinking asterisk (*) on both sides of the word INPUT. The asterisks disappear when the video is unmuted (the asterisks also appear on the INPUT NO

SIGNAL! screen during video muting).

INPUT

HDSDI 1.485G

Figure 13. Example of the Default Cycle When the Video Is Muted

To mute and unmute the video, see the Video Mute SIS commands in the “Remote Configuration and Control” section.

Menus on the LCD Screen

The FOX 3G DVC menus that are displayed on the LCD screen enable you to configure

and operate the converter. The menu navigation buttons (Menu and Next) are located to the right of the LCD screen. Press these buttons to cycle through the available menus and submenus, and use the horizontal and vertical Adjust knobs to select options.

This section provides information on the menus and submenus, including any procedures that are initiated from them.

5 sec.

INPUT

720p @59.94Hz

5 sec.

* INPUT *

720p @59.94Hz

5 sec.

TEMPERATURE OVERLOAD!!!

Menu System Overview

The menu system consists of three menus, which have submenus that enable you to make desired adjustments (see the menu flow diagram on the next page).

Using the menus

1. To access the menu system, press the Menu button. The first menu (OUTPUT CONFIG) is

displayed on the LCD screen.

2. Select other menus by repeatedly pressing the Menu button until the desired menu is

displayed.

3. Press the Next button repeatedly to cycle through the submenus for the selected menu.

4. When the desired submenu is displayed, rotate the horizontal ([) or vertical ({) Adjust

knob clockwise or counterclockwise to cycle through the submenu options. If you want to return to a menu from within one of its submenus, press Menu.

5. When the desired option is displayed, do one of the following to select it:

• Press Next to display another submenu.

• Press Menu repeatedly until the EXIT MENU PRESS NEXT screen appears, then press

the Next button to return to the default cycle.

• Wait until the LCD screen returns to the default cycle (approximately 30 seconds).

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NOTE: The menus time out and the default cycle is displayed after 30 seconds of

inactivity; however, any selections you made with the Adjust knobs are saved and remain in effect until you change them or reset the unit to factory defaults (see “Resetting,” later in this section).

Menu flow diagram

The flow diagram below shows the menus that are displayed in the front panel LCD screen and the order in which they appear when you repeatedly press the Menu button.

Default

Cycle

OUTPUT CONFIG

AUDIO

CONFIG

ADVANCED

CONFIG

EXIT MENU

PRESS NEXT

30 sec.

Figure 14. Main Menu Flow Diagram

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Output Config Menu

The Output Config menu allows you to set the output resolution and refresh rate, the

output signal type, and the sync polarity (RGBHV only). The following flow diagram shows

the output configuration submenus and the adjustments that can be made from them.

Default

Cycle

OUTPUT CONFIG

Use either Adjust knob to select a submenu option.

FORMAT

RGBHV

Select the signal format:

• RGBHV (default)

• RGBS

• RGsB

• YUV Bi-Level

• YUV Trilevel

*This screen appears only if RGBHV is selected for the format.

H SYNC V POS POS

Select the sync polarity combination (Horizontal and Vertical):*

• Neg Neg

• Neg Pos

• Pos Neg

• Pos Pos (default)

Figure 15. Output Config Menu

The output format and sync polarity can be configured for both the analog and DVI outputs. The color space affects both outputs, and the sync polarity is transmitted in the DVI

information frame for the display to interpret if necessary.

Format submenu

Rotate either the horizontal ([) or the vertical ({) Adjust knob to select the output video

format required by the display. Available signal types are RGBHV (default), RGBS, RGsB, YUV bi-level, and YUV tri-level.

NOTE: Setting the sync format to YUV bi-level and tri-level also affects the colorspace of the

DVI output.

Sync Polarity submenu

The display device may require a particular combination of horizontal (H) and vertical (V) sync signal polarities. Select the appropriate combination of positive or negative H and V sync by

rotating either the horizontal ([) or vertical ({) Adjust knob. Options are H-V-, H-V+, H-V,

H+V-, H-V+, or H+V+ (default). This submenu appears only if RGBHV was selected for the

format.

Resolutions and refresh rates

The output resolution and refresh rate follow those of the source device. The table below

shows the resolutions and refresh rates on the FOX 3G DVC.

Resolution/ Rate

720p X X X X X X

1080i X X X

1080p X X X X X X X X

NTSC X

PAL X

23.98 Hz 24 Hz 25 Hz 29.97 Hz 30 Hz 50 Hz 59.94 Hz 60 Hz

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Audio Config Menu

The Audio Config menu enables you to adjust the level of attenuation, mute and unmute the audio, and select the pair of audio channels on which to extract the audio from the

3G-SDI, HD-SDI, or SD-SDI signal. The flow diagram below shows the audio configuration

submenus and the adjustments that can be made from them.

OUTPUT CONFIG

AUDIO

CONFIG

Tu rn either Adjust knob to select a setting.

Mute or unmute the audio.

• DISABLED (Default)

• ENABLED

Select an audio pair to extract.

• Range: 1 through 8

• Default: 1

AUDIO MUTE

DISABLED

DECODE AUDIO

ON PAIR <1>

GAIN/ATTEN

0 dB

Set the audio attenuation

for the selected input.

• Range: -18 through 0 dB

• Default: 0

Figure 16. Audio Config Menu

Audio Mute submenu

From this submenu you can mute or unmute the audio. Rotate either Adjust knob to select

Enabled to mute the audio or Disabled to unmute it.

Gain/Atten submenu

You can set only the attenuation level from this submenu. To set the attenuation, rotate either Adjust knob to the right to decrease the attenuation and to the left to increase it (-18 through 0 dB). The default is 0 dB.

Decode Audio on Pair <N> submenu

On this screen, you can select the channel pair on which the embedded audio will be extracted and output onto the 5-pole captive screw audio connector. Rotate either Adjust knob until the desired channel pair number (1 through 8) is displayed within the angle brackets.

DECODE AUDIO

ON PAIR <1>

Figure 17. Example of a Decode Audio on Pair <N> LCD Submenu

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Advanced Config Menu

The Advanced Config menu enables you to select a test pattern and to view the internal temperature of the unit. The flow diagram below shows the advanced configuration menu and submenus and the adjustments that are available from them.

AUDIO

CONFIG

ADVANCED

CONFIG

Use either Adjust knob to select a submenu option.

TEST PATTERN

OFF

Select a test pattern:

• OFF (default) • CROP

• COLOR BARS • 1.33 ASPECT

• GRAYSCALE • 1.78 ASPECT

• X-HATCH 4x4 • 1.85 ASPECT

• ALT. PIXELS • 2.35 ASPECT

INT. TEMP 91F 33C

View the internal temperature of the unit:

Current internal temperature expressed in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius (not adjustable)

Figure 18. Advanced Config Menu

Test Pattern submenu

The following test pattern selections are available via this submenu to help you adjust the color, convergence, focus, resolution, contrast, grayscale, and aspect ratio of the display device:

• OFF (default) • CROP

• COLOR BARS • 1.33 ASPECT

• GRAYSCALE • 1.78 ASPECT

• X-HATCH 4x4 • 1.85 ASPECT

• ALT. PIXELS • 2.35 ASPECT

To select a test pattern:

1. From the Advanced Config menu, press Next until the Test Pattern submenu is displayed.

2. Rotate either Adjust knob to select a test pattern. The default is Off (no test pattern).

NOTES: • Alt. Pixels is used to calibrate the input sampling of the display devices to the

DVC output. Use this pattern to adjust the clocking and phasing of the display

until no more vertical bands are visible.

• Crop is used to center the DVC output on the display device. Adjust the

horizontal and vertical position on the display until all four crop lines are visible.

• Grayscale is used to adjust brightness and contrast on the display.

The illustration on the next page shows the test patterns that are available on the DVC.

NOTE: Test patterns are available only if an input device is connected to the Input

connector and a valid input signal is present.

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Color Bars

Crop

Grayscale

X-Hatch 4x4

Alt Pixels

1.33 Aspect

1.78 Aspect

1.85 Aspect

2.35 Aspect

Figure 19. FOX 3G DVC Test Patterns

Int. Temp. screen

The Int. Temp. screen shows the current internal temperature of the DVC unit in degrees

Fahrenheit and Celsius. This is an information-only screen; no adjustments can be made from it.

Exiting the Menu System

To exit the menu system, press the Menu button repeatedly until the EXIT MENU PRESS NEXT screen appears. Press the Next button to return to the default cycle.

Alternatively, wait until the menu system times out and the default cycle resumes (approximately 30 seconds).

Resetting

You can perform the following types of reset on the FOX 3G DVC:

• Firmware and settings: To reset the FOX 3G DVC to its factory-installed firmware

version, press the front panel Menu button while connecting power to the unit. Perform this reset if compatibility issues arise with an updated firmware version.

• Settings only: To reset the unit to factory default settings, press and hold the Next

button while applying power to the unit. While the reset is in progress, the LCD screen displays SYSTEM RESET. When the reset is complete, the LCD screen displays EXTRON

FOX3G DVC MM (or SM), and the default cycle starts.

-or-

Enter the ZXXX SIS command (see the Resetting command in the “Remote Configuration and Control” section).

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Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode)

To prevent accidental changes to settings, you can lock the FOX 3G DVC front panel controls by placing the converter in lock (executive) mode. While the DVC is in lock mode, RS-232

communication remains available, as well as the ability to exit lock mode.

• To enable lock mode, press and hold the Menu and Next buttons simultaneously until

EXE MODE ENABLED appears in the LCD window (approximately 2 seconds).

• To disable lock mode, press and hold the Menu and Next buttons until EXE MODE

DISABLED appears in the LCD window (approximately 2 seconds).

Lock mode also can be enabled and disabled via SIS commands (see the Front Panel

Security Lockout (Executive Mode) commands in the “Remote Configuration and

Control” section).

Updating Firmware

The Firmware Loader utility enables you to update the FOX 3G DVC firmware. In addition to being provided on the Extron Software DVD, Firmware Loader is available free of charge from the Extron website.

NOTE: For further information on using the Firmware Loader, select Help from the

Help menu on the Firmware Loader window or press the <F1> key.

To update the firmware using Firmware Loader:

1. If necessary, download the Firmware Loader software from the Extron website

(www.extron.com):

a. On the Extron web page, select the Download tab.

b. On the Download Center page, select the Software link on the left sidebar menu.

c. Locate the Firmware Loader software and click the Download link at the far right.

d. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the Firmware Loader program to

your computer.

2. From the Extron website, download the latest firmware file and install it on your

computer.

a. On the Extron web page, select the Download tab.

b. On the Download Center page, click the Firmware link on the left sidebar menu. c. Locate the FOX 3G DVC firmware and click the Download link at right.

d. On the next screen, fill in the required information, then click the Download

FOX3GDVC_firmware version.exe button.

e. On the next two File Download - Security Warning windows, click Run.

If you want to save the firmware installer file to install the firmware on your computer later, click Save on these two windows. On the Save As window that opens, browse to the folder where you want to save the firmware installation file, and click Save. When you are ready to install the firmware on your computer, locate and double-click this installer file.

f. Follow the instructions on the installation wizard screens to install the firmware on

your computer.

3. From the Start menu on your computer, select

All Programs>Extron Electronics>Firmware Loader>Firmware Loader.

The Firmware Loader window opens with the Add Device window in front of it.

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4. On the Add Device window, select FOX 3G DVC from the Device Name drop-down menu.

Figure 20. Device Name Drop-down Menu on the Add Device Window

5. From the Connection Method drop-down menu, select RS-232 or USB. (Make sure

that the computer is connected to the appropriate port; see “Connecting for Remote

Control” in the “Installation” section.)

6. If using RS-232, select the appropriate options from the Com Port and Baud Rate

menus (this information is provided by your system administrator).

7. Click Connect. If the connection is successful, FOX 3G DVC is displayed in green and

followed by a check mark in the Connected Device section.

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

9. On the Open window, navigate to the new firmware file, which has an .s19 extension,

and double-click it. The Open window closes.

Figure 21. Open Window for the Firmware Loader

CAUTION: Valid firmware files must have the file extension .s19. A file with any

other extension is not a firmware upgrade for this product and could

cause the DVC to stop functioning.

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NOTES: • The original factory-installed firmware is permanently available on the

FOX 3G DVC. If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason, the

converter reverts to the factory-installed firmware.

• When downloaded from the Extron website, by default the firmware is

placed in a folder at C:\Program Files\Extron\Firmware\DVC 501 SD or

C:\Program Files (x86)\Extron\Firmware\FOX 3G DVC (for

Windows 7).

10. On the Add Device window, the path to the new firmware file is displayed in the Path

field.

11. Click Add. The Add Device window closes, and the FOX 3G DVC name and information

appear in the Devices section.

Figure 22. Firmware Loader Window with a FOX 3G DVC Device Added

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12. Click Begin. The following indicators on the Firmware Loader window show the

progress of the update:

• The Transfer Time section shows the amount of remaining and elapsed time for the

update.

• The Total Progress section displays a status bar with Uploading... above it.

• In the Devices section, the Progress column displays an incrementing percentage

and the Status column displays Uploading.

The LCD screen on the DVC front panel displays FW. UPLOAD PLEASE WAIT.

Figure 23. Firmware Upload in Progress

When the upload is complete, the Remaining Time field in the Transfer Time section shows 00:00:00, the Progress column shows 100%, and Completed is displayed above the progress bar and in the Status column.

Figure 24. Firmware Upload Complete

The LCD screen briefly displays the Extron S3 logo, then returns to the default cycle.

13. When the firmware upload and unit reset are complete, close the Firmware Loader

window.

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Remote Configuration and Control

This section describes the connections through which the FOX 3G DVC can be configured

and controlled remotely via SIS commands, and describes the commands that are available. Topics include:

• Communication Ports

• Using SIS Commands

• Command and Response Table

Communication Ports

The FOX 3G DVC can be remotely controlled via a host computer or other device (such as a control system) that is connected to the rear panel RS-232 port or the front panel USB Config port. With an RS-232 or USB connection, you can configure and control the DVC

using SIS commands.

The protocol for the rear panel RS-232 port is 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow

control. See “Connecting to the RS-232 Port” in the “Installation” section for information on wiring to this connector.

See “Connecting to the USB Config Port” for information on making a USB connection.

Using SIS Commands

SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field. They do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence. When the DVC determines that a command is valid, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. Each converter response to an SIS command ends 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.

DVC-initiated Messages

When a local event (such as a front panel selection) takes place, the DVC responds by

sending a message to the host. No response is required from the host.

The following converter-initiated message is displayed:

(C)

The DVC sends the copyright message when powering up while connected to the

computer. XM is the FOX 3G DVC model: SM (singlemode) or MM (multimode). Vn.nn is the firmware version number. 60-1034-0n is the unit part number, for which -01 indicates the

FOX 3G DVC MM while -02 indicates the FOX 3G DVC SM.

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Error Responses

When the DVC receives a valid command, it executes the command and sends a response

to the host device. If the unit is unable to execute the command because the command contains invalid parameters, it returns an error response to the host. The responses include:

• E10 — Invalid command

• E13 — Invalid parameter

• E14 — Not valid for this configuration

• E17 — Invalid command for signal type

Using the Command and Response Table

The Command and Response Table for SIS commands, later in this section, lists the

commands that the FOX 3G DVC converter recognizes as valid, the responses that are

returned to the host, a description of the command function or the results of executing the command, and command examples.

NOTE: If the unit does not support or recognize a command that is entered, no action is

taken and no response is returned.

Space

ASCII to Hex Conversion Table

•

Figure 25. ASCII to Hexadecimal Character Conversion Table

NOTE: Upper- and lowercase text can be used interchangeably except where noted.

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Symbol Definitions

• = Space

] = Carriage return with line feed } = Carriage return with no line feed

= Escape

| = Pipe (vertical bar) character. Has the same function as ]. W = Has the same function as E.

X! = On or off; enable or disable 0 = Off or disable

1 = On or enable

X@ = Input standard — = Signal not supported

0 = No signal 1 = NTSC 2 = PAL 3 = 720p 4 = 1080i 5 = 1080p HD-SDI 6 = 1080p 3G SDI

X# = Internal temperature (in degrees

Celsius)

X$ = Test pattern 0 = Off (default)

1 = Color Bars 2 = Grayscale 3 = 4x4 Crosshatch 4 = Alternating Pixels 5 = Crop 6 = 1.33 Aspect Ratio Crop 7 = 1.78 Aspect Ratio Crop 8 = 1.85 Aspect Ratio Crop 9 = 2.35 Aspect Ratio Crop

X% = Output polarity 0 = H– V–

1 = H– V+ 2 = H+ V–

X^ = Output sync format 0 = RGBHV (default)

3 = H+ V+ (default)

1 = RGBS 2 = RGsB 3 = YUV bi-level 4 = YUV tri-level

X& = SDI audio channels (AES 1 through 8

stereo pairs)

X* = Audio attenuation level

0 through -18 dB (-5dB = 5)

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Command and Response Table

Command

Video Mute

Mute video

Unmute video

View mute status

Output Conﬁguration

Output Sync Polarity

Set polarity

View polarity

Output Sync Format

Set sync format

ASCII Command (Host to Converter)

Response (Converter to Host)

Vmt1 ] Vmt0 ]

X! ] Show video mute status X!. For X!:

E X% OPOL } Opol X% ]

E OPOL } X% ]

E X^ OSYN } Osyn X^ ]

Additional Description

Mute (blank) the video output.

Display the output.

0 = mute off, 1 = mute on.

Set the sync polarity for the VGA output

to X%. For X%:

0 = H– V– 1 = H– V+ 2 = H+ V– 3 = H+ V+ (default)

View the current output sync polarity.

Set the sync format for the VGA output

to X^. For X^:

0 = RGBHV (default) 1 = RGBS 2 = RGsB 3 = YUV bi-level 4 = YUV tri-level

NOTE: Setting the sync format to YUV bi-level and tri-level also affects the colorspace of the DVI output.

View sync format

Audio Commands

AES Audio Channel

Select channel

View channel

Audio mute

Enable mute

Disable mute

View mute status

Audio attenuation (per input)

Set audio attenuation

Example

Increment attenuation

Decrement attenuation

View attenuation

E OSYN } X^ ]

View the current output sync format.

E X& AESC } Aesc X& ] Select channel pair X& on which audio

will be decoded. X& = 1 – 8.

E AESC } X& ]

Amt1 ] Amt0 ]

X! ] Show audio mute status X!. For X!:

View the channel pair to be decoded.

Mute the audio output.

Unmute the output.

0 = mute off, 1 = mute on.

X* g Aud X* ] Set audio attenuation level to X* dB.

X* = 0 through 18.

15g

+ g

– g

Aud–15 ] Aud X* ] Aud X* ]

X* ]

Set the audio attenuation to –15 dB.

Increase the attenuation level by +1 dB.

Decrease the attenuation level by –1 dB.

View the current audio attenuation level.

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Command

ASCII Command (Host to Converter)

Advanced Conﬁguration

Test pattern

Select a test pattern

Turn off test patterns

View test pattern

Front panel security lockout (executive mode)

Enable lock mode

Disable lock mode

View lock mode status

E X$ TEST } Test X$ ] Select test pattern X$. For X$:

E 0TEST } Test0 ] E TEST } X$ ]

Resetting

Reset all settings to factory defaults

E ZXXX } Zpx ]

Information Requests

General information

Query ﬁrmware version

Response (Converter to

Additional Description

Host)

0 = Off (default) 1 = Color Bars 2 = Grayscale 3 = 4x4 Crosshatch 4 = Alternating Pixels 5 = Crop 6 = 1.33 Aspect Ratio Crop 7 = 1.78 Aspect Ratio Crop 8 = 1.85 Aspect Ratio Crop 9 = 2.35 Aspect Ratio Crop

Disable the test pattern.

View the current test pattern.

Exe1 ] Exe0 ]

Lock all front panel functions.

Allow all front panel selections.

X! ] Show current lock mode status X!.

For X!:

1 = front panel locked 0 = front panel controls accessible

Reset all settings and adjustments to the

factory default settings. User settings are

removed.

Vmt X! • Std X@ • Amt X! • Aesc X& ]

View the following device information:

Vmt = Video mute status Std = Video input standard Amt = Audio mute status Aesc = Channel pair selected for audio

extraction

n.nn ]

View the current rmware version.

Query ﬁrmware build

Query part number

View internal temp.

*Q n.nn.nnnn

60-1034-nn ]

View the rmware version and build

number.

View the unit part number: FOX 3G DVC MM = 60-1034-01

FOX 3G DVC SM = 60-1034-02

E 20STAT } X# ] View internal temperature X# in degrees

Celsius.

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Reference Information

This section provides reference information on the FOX 3G DVC. The following topics are

covered:

• Specifications

• Part Numbers and Accessories

• Mounting the FOX 3G DVC Converter

Specifications

NOTES: • The FOX 3G DVC units can be used with Extron FOX series HD-SDI transceivers. The FOX 3G DVC is

available in singlemode and multimode versions.

• The FOX 3G DVC models are class 1 laser products. They meet the safety regulations of IEC-60825, FDA

21, CFR 1040.10, and FDA 21 CFR 1040.11.

Optical speciﬁcations

Number/type .................................. 1 ﬁber optic input

1 ﬁber optic buffered loop-through

NOTE: Only one ﬁber is required to transmit video and embedded audio.

Connectors .................................... 1 LC connector

Operating distance

Singlemode ............................. 30 km (18.75 miles) with singlemode (SM) cables with SM unit

Multimode ............................... 500 m (1640') with 62.5 µm multimode (MM) cables and MM unit

1 km (3280') with 50 µm multimode (MM) cables and MM unit 2 km (6561') with 50 µm 2000 MHz bandwidth laser optimized multimode (MM)

cables and MM unit

NOTE: Operating distance is approximate. These are typical distances. The maximum distance may be greater than

these typical numbers depending on factors such as ﬁber type, ﬁber bandwidth, connector splicing, losses, modal or chromatic dispersion, environmental factors, and kinks.

Nominal peak wavelength .............. 850 nm for MM unit; 1310 nm for SM unit

Transmission power

Singlemode ............................. -5 dBm, typical

Multimode ............................... -5 dBm, typical

Maximum receiver sensitivity

Singlemode ............................. -18 dBm, typical

Multimode ............................... -12 dBm, typical

Optical loss budget

Singlemode ............................. 13 dB, maximum

Multimode ............................... 7 dB, maximum

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Video

Signal type ..................................... SDI, HD-SDI, and 3G-SDI digital video signals

Data rates ...................................... 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps

Operation standards ....................... SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M

Auto data rate lock ........................ Ye s

Video input and loop through

Number/signal type ........................ 1 SDI (SMPTE 259M-C, 270 Mbps, HD-SDI [SMPTE 292M, 1.485 Gbps]), or

3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M, 2.97 Gbps) digital component video

Connector ...................................... 1 LC connector (ﬁber optic)

Data rates ...................................... 270 Mbps to 2.97 Gbps

Horizontal frequency ...................... 15 kHz to 100 kHz

Vertical frequency ........................... 24 Hz to 60 Hz

Resolution range ............................ NTSC, PAL, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

Video processing

Digital sampling ............................. 24 bit, 8 bits per color, 165 MHz standard

Colors ............................................ 16.78 million

Video output

Number/signal type ........................ 1 single link DVI-D

1 RGB, YUV / YPbPr

Connectors .................................... 1 female DVI-I

1 female 15-pin HD

Nominal level

TMDS ...................................... 1.0 Vp-p swing

Analog .................................... 1 Vp-p for Y of component video

0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video

Impedance

TMDS ...................................... 100 ohms

RGB ......................................... 75 ohms

Return loss ..................................... <-25 dB @ 100 MHz

DC offset ....................................... ±5 mV with input at 0 offset

Sync

Output type ................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, component video (bi-level or tri-level)

Output level ................................... 5.0 Vp-p for RGB

0.6 Vp-p for component video tri-level sync

0.3 Vp-p for component video bi-level sync

Output impedance ......................... 75 ohms

Output polarity ............................... Positive or negative (selectable)

Audio

Frequency response ........................ 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB

THD + Noise ................................... 0.05% @ 1 kHz at nominal level, 0 dB gain

S/N ................................................. >100 dB at maximum output (unweighted)

Stereo channel separation .............. >80 dB @ 1 kHz

Audio input

Number/signal type ........................ 1 SDI embedded audio (SMPTE 272M, SMPTE 299M)

Connector ...................................... 1 LC connector (ﬁber optic)

Adjustment range .......................... -18 dB to 0 dB

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Audio output

Number/signal type ........................ 1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors .................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance ..................................... 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Gain error ...................................... ±0.1 dB channel to channel

Maximum level (Hi-Z) ...................... >+21 dBu, balanced or +15 dBu unbalanced at 0.05% THD+N

Control/remote

Serial control port ........................... 1 RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (uses 3 poles)

Baud rate and protocol ................... 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Serial control pin conﬁguration ....... 3 = Tx, 4 = Rx, 5 = GND

USB control port ............................. 1 front panel female mini USB type B

USB standard ................................. USB 2.0, low speed

Program control ............................. Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS)

General

Power supply .................................. Internal

Input: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60Hz

Power consumption ....................... 12 watts

Temperature/humidity .................... Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling .......................................... Convection, sides to top

Thermal dissipation ........................ 24 BTU/hr

Mounting

Rack mount ............................. Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf

Furniture mount ...................... Yes, with optional through-desk mounting kit or under-desk mounting kit

Enclosure type ................................ Metal

Enclosure dimensions ..................... 1.75" H x 8.75" W x 9.5" D (half rack wide)

4.4 cm H x 22.2 cm W x 24.1 cm D

(Depth excludes connectors and knobs.)

Product weight ............................... 2.3 lbs (1.1 kg)

Shipping weight ............................. 6 lbs (3 kg)

Vibration ........................................ ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety ...................................... CE, c-UL, FDA Class 1, UL

EMI/EMC ................................. CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI

MTBF ............................................. 30,000 hours

Warranty ........................................ 3 years parts and labor

NOTES: • All nominal levels are at ±10%.

• Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

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Part Numbers and Accessories

Included Parts

Description Part Number

FOX 3G DVC MM FOX 3G DVC SM

Rubber feet (not attached) (4)

IEC power cord (1)

5-pole captive screw connectors (2)

FOX 3G DVC Setup Guide

Optional Accessories

These items can be ordered separately:

Description Part Number

RSU 129 Universal Rack Shelf Kit 60-190-01 RSB 129 Basic Rack Shelf 60-604-02 MBU 125 Under-desk Mounting Kit 70-077-01 MBD 129 Through-desk Mounting Kit 70-077-02 UC50' Universal Projector Control cable, 50' (15.2 m) 26-518-01 UC100' Universal Projector Control cable, 100' (30.4 m) 26-518-02

60-1034-01 60-1034-02

Mounting the FOX 3G DVC Converter

Rack Mounting

UL guidelines for rack mounting

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation of the FOX 3G DVC in a rack:

• Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the equipment is installed in a closed

or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (TMA) specified by the manufacturer.

• Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in the rack so that the amount of air flow

required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

• Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so that uneven mechanical

loading does not create a hazardous condition.

• Circuit overloading — When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, consider

the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Consider equipment nameplate ratings when addressing this concern.

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

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

FOX 3G DVC • Reference Information 30

Rack mounting procedure

To rack mount the converter, you can use one of the Extron 19 inch rack shelf mounting

options (see “Optional Accessories,” earlier in this section, for part numbers).

1. If rubber feet have been installed on the bottom of the unit, remove them.

2. Mount the DVC on the rack shelf using two 4-40 x 3/16 inch screws in opposite

(diagonal) corners to secure the unit to the shelf.

3. (Optional) Attach a blank panel or other unit to the rack shelf.

4. Insert the shelf into the rack, aligning the holes in the shelf with those in the rack.

5. Secure the shelf to the rack using the supplied machine screws. This shelf can be

mounted in the front or in the rear of the rack.

Half-rack false front panel uses 2 front holes.

(2) 4-40 x 3/16" screws

DIGITAL VIDEO CONVERTER

FOX 3G DVC

Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners.

Figure 27. Rack Mounting the FOX 3G DVC

Under-desk Mounting

The FOX 3G DVC can also be mounted under furniture, such as a table or podium surface, using the optional MBU 125 under-desk mounting kit (see “Optional Accessories” for the

part number).

1. If rubber feet were previously installed on the bottom of the unit, remove them.

2. Attach the mounting brackets to the unit with

the included machine screws.

3. Insert #8 wood screws into the four pilot holes.

Tighten each screw into the mounting surface until slightly less than 1/4 inch of the screw protrudes.

4. Align the mounting screws with the slots in the

brackets, and place the converter against the surface with the screws through the bracket slots.

5. Slide the unit slightly forward or back, then tighten all four screws to secure it in place.

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Through-desk Mounting

Mount the converter through a desk or table, using the optional MBD 129 through-desk

mounting kit (see “Optional Accessories,” earlier in this section, for the part number).

1. If rubber feet are attached to the bottom of the unit, remove them.

2. Loosely attach the mounting brackets to the transmitter using the four machine screws

and washers supplied with the mounting kit.

3. Hold the transmitter against the inside of the surface through which it will be mounted.

On the inside of the mounting surface, mark the four screw holes and the material to be

removed (approximately 1.2 inches by 6.9 inches [3.0 cm by 17.5 cm]).

4. Cut out the table material. Test the fit by inserting the front of the transmitter through

the hole. If necessary, use a rasp or coarse file to enlarge the hole.

5. Drill pilot holes, each 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) deep and 3/32 inch (2 mm) in diameter in

the desk or table where you marked the screw locations in step 2. The holes should be drilled from the underside or inside (concealed side) of the furniture where the transmitter will be located.

6. Using the four provided wood screws, secure the brackets to the mounting surface.

Figure 28. Through-desk Mounting the FOX 3G DVC

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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 1001 East Ball Road Anaheim, CA 92805 U.S.A.

Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:

Extron Europe Hanzeboulevard 10 3825 PH Amersfoort

The Netherlands

Asia:

Extron Asia 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 PM Industrial Bldg.

Singapore 368363

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

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 begins the repair process.

USA: (714) 491-1500 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 tness 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 USA - West Headquarters

+800.633.9876

Inside USA/Canada Only

+1.714.491.1500 +1.714.491.1517 FAX

Extron USA - East

+800.633.9876

Inside USA/Canada Only

+1.919.863.1794 +1.919.863.1797 FAX

Extron Europe

+800.3987.6673

Inside Europe Only

+31.33.453.4040 +31.33.453.4050 FAX

Extron Asia

+800.7339.8766

Inside Asia Only

+65.6383.4400 +65.6383.4664 FAX

Extron Japan

+81.3.3511.7655 +81.3.3511.7656 FAX

Extron China

+400.883.1568

Inside China Only

+86.21.3760.1568 +86.21.3760.1566 FAX

Extron Middle East

+971.4.2991800 +971.4.2991880 FAX

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

Connecting for Remote Control

Connecting to the RS-232 Port

Connecting to the USB Config Port

Operation

Front Panel

Powering On

Default Cycle

Default Cycle — Special Conditions

Menus on the LCD Screen

Menu System Overview

Output Config Menu

Audio Config Menu

Advanced Config Menu

Exiting the Menu System

Resetting

Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode)

Updating Firmware

Remote Configuration and Control

Communication Ports

Using SIS Commands

DVC-initiated Messages

Error Responses

Using the Command and Response Table

Symbol Definitions

Command and Response Table

Reference Information

Specifications

Part Numbers and Accessories

Included Parts

Optional Accessories

Mounting the FOX 3G DVC Converter

Rack Mounting

Under-desk Mounting

Through-desk Mounting