Extron Electronics FOX 4G Matrix 7200 Setup Guide

Setup Guide

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FOX 4G Matrix 3200
FOX 4G Matrix 7200

Confi gurable Fiber Optic Digital Matrix Switcher

68-1740-50 Rev. A

10 09

Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

This symbol is intended to alert the user of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature provided with the equipment.

This symbol is intended to alert the user of the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the product’s 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.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la
documentation fournie avec le matériel contient des
instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et
la maintenance (réparation).

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence
dans le boîtier de l’appareil de tensions dangereuses
non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.

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 afi n 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 fi xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fi xation ni d’outils

non recommandés par le fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser
certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im
Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation
besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und
Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.

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.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario
sobre instrucciones importantes de operación y
mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean
destacar en el contenido de la documentación
suministrada con los equipos.

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 especifi camente recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian
implicar riesgos.

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, or the desktop power module (if detachable),
or from 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 qualifi ed 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’s
instructions.

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 fi l 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 qualifi é. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être
réparé par l’utilisateur. Afi n 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 orifi ces • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifi ces, 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 ype 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 qualifi 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 empfi 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.

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/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal

califi 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 orifi cios 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.

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 USA
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
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 non­Extron authorized modifi cation to the product.

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an
Applications Engineer at [phone] (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.6383.4400
(Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan) to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This
will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.

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 fi 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.

Japan:

Extron 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

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。

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. Front Panel Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (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. Front Panel 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.

Table of Contents

Chapter One • Introduction ................................................... 1-1

About this Setup Guide ........................................................... 1-2

About the FOX 4G Matrix Switchers ................................... 1-2

Configurability and transmission modes ............................. 1-4

Chapter Two • Installation ...................................................... 2-1

Rear Panel .................................................................................... 2-2

A note on I/O boards ............................................................. 2-2

Making connections ............................................................... 2-4

Front Panel ................................................................................... 2-6

Chapter Three • Front Panel Operation..........................3-1

Creating a Tie .............................................................................. 3-2

Viewing Ties (and Muting Outputs) .................................... 3-2

Saving or Recalling a Preset ................................................... 3-3

Locking Out the Front Panel (Executive Mode) ............... 3-3

Chapter Four • Remote Control ........................................... 4-1

Selected SIS Commands........................................................... 4-2

Establishing a network (Ethernet) connection .................... 4-2

Connection timeouts ..............................................................4-2

Number of connections ..........................................................4-3

Verbose mode .........................................................................4-3

Host-to-switcher instructions ................................................4-3

Installing and Starting the Control Program .................... 4-8

Installing the program ........................................................... 4-8

Starting the program ............................................................. 4-9

Accessing the HTML Pages ................................................... 4-11

Configuring for Network Communication ......................... 4-11

Loading the start-up page ................................................... 4-13

Chapter Five • Maintenance and Modifications ...... 5-1

Removing and Installing an I/O Board or Blank Panel .. 5-2

Removing and Installing a Power Supply Module ......... 5-4

Removing and Installing a Fan Module ............................. 5-6

FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents

Refer also to the FOX 4G Matrix Switchers User’s Manual at www.extron.com.

i

Table of Contents, cont’d

FOX 4G Matrix Switchers

Chapter One

1

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

ii

FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents

Refer also to the FOX 4G Matrix Switchers User’s Manual at www.extron.com.

Introduction

About this Manual

About the FOX 4G Matrix Switchers

Introduction

W

The FOX 4G Matrix Switchers’ fiber optic I/O boards

output continuous invisible light, 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.

Plug the attached dust caps into the optical

•

transceivers when the fiber optic cable is
unplugged.

N

For more information on any subject in this guide, refer to

the FOX 4G Matrix Switchers User’s Manual, available
on the Extron DVD or at www.extron.com.

About this Setup Guide

This setup guide helps you to easily and quickly set up
and configure your Extron FOX 4G Matrix 3200 and
FOX 4G Matrix 7200 switcher. Step by step instructions show
you how to:

• Connect the hardware

• Perform basic operations

• Use both the front panel controls and selected

™

Simple Instruction Set (SIS

) commands

• Load and start the Windows®-based Matrix Switchers
Control Program

• Connect to the built-in HTML pages, which you can use
to operate the switcher

• Replace the I/O boards, power supplies, and fans

About the FOX 4G Matrix Switchers

The FOX 4G Matrix Switchers (figure 1-1) are configurable
matrix switchers that distribute optical signals. Fiber optic
I/O boards route signals that are compatible with all Extron
FOX 500, FOXBOX, FOX 4G, FOX 2G, and FOX HD-SDI fiber
optic product lines. SDI/HD-SDI I/O boards route serial
digital interface (SDI) and high definition serial digital interface
(HD-SDI) signals. The matrix switcher routes any input signal
to any combination of outputs.. An optical input can be tied
to optical and/or SDI/HD-SDI outputs and an SDI/HD-SDI
input can be tied to SDI/HD-SDI and/or optical outputs. The
matrix switcher can route multiple input/output configurations
simultaneously.

FOX HDSDI

POWER

OPTICAL

12V

MODE

0.3A MAX

FOX HDSDI

POWER

OPTICAL

12V

MODE

0.3A MAX

POWER

PHONES

DISPLAY

FULL/FINE

INPUT

MIXING

REC

PB

1 2

HD/SDI IN

BUFFERED OUTPUTS

RxTx

FOX HD-SDI

Singlemod e

High Definition

MPEG IMXDigital BETACAM HDCAM

Video System

EJECT

1-4

IMX

CUE

5-8REC

db
0

10

20

30

40

50

L

MONITOR
R

REC

PB

ASSEMBLE INSERT

VIDEO CH1 CH2 CH3 CH3 CUE

TC

00:00:00:00

CHANNEL
CONDITION

HOME

LIST GOOD SHOT MARK TRIM

REC/
ERASE

DMC EDIT DELETE

MEMORY

PREVIEWAUTO EDIT

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

REVIEW

HDCAM

MULTI

RECORDER

SHUTTLE/VAR

CONTROL

JOG

JOG

VAR

PLAYER

PUSH/

SHUTTLE

SHIFT

ALARM

F

E

O

S

R

R

W

E

KEY INHI

V

A

E

R

R

D

RESET

REC

REC INHI

PREROLL

EDIT

AUDIO

ININOUT

STANDBY

ENTRY

REW

PLAY

F FWD

STOP

OUT

REMOTE

1(9P) 2(50P) RS-232C

HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI

db db db db
0

0

0

0

10

10

10

10

20

20

20

20

30

30

30

30

40

40

40

40

50

50

50

50

EXT

5CH2 6 CH3 7 CH4 8

CH1

CH3

CH1

5 CH2 6

7 CH4 8 CUE

UNITYVARIABLE

1 2

HD/SDI IN

BUFFERED OUTPUTS

RxTx

FOX HD-SDI

Multimode

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

1 - 8

A

ANAHEIM, CA

OUT

IN

OUT

9 - 16

A

B

A D

C

17 - 24

B

A D

C

25 - 32

100-240V 50/60Hz 1.2A MAX.

RESET

REDUNDANT

REMOTE

RS-232/RS-422

BI-LEVEL

PRIMARY

LAN

CORDS BEFORE SERVICING

DISCONNECT BOTH POWER

TRI-LEVEL

ACT LINK

SWITCH

100-240V 50/60Hz 1.2A MAX.

REFERENCE

FOX 4G Matr ix 3200

IN

B

IN

B

OUT

OUT

MUTI-RATE SDI INPUTS

MUTI-RATE SDI INPUTS

OUT

IN

C

OUT

IN

C

E

E

PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY

OUT

IN

D

OUT

IN

D

H

G

F

H

G

F

E

OUT

IN

E

B

A D

B

A D

C

C

OUTINOUT

F

OUTINOUT

F

MUTI-RATE SDI OUTPUTS

MUTI-RATE SDI OUTPUTS

REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY

IN

OUT

IN

G

H

IN

OUT

IN

G

H

H

E

G

F

H

E

G

F

Singlemo de

Multimode

SDI/HD -SDI

High Definition

MPEG IMXDigital BETACAM HDCAM

Video System

EJECT

db
0

10

20

30

40

50

L

CUE

MONITOR
R

REC

PB

ASSEMBLE INSERT

VIDEO CH1 CH2 CH3 CH3 CUE

TC

00:00:00:00

CHANNEL
CONDITION

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

HOME

LIST GOOD SHOT MARK TRIM

REC/
ERASE

DMC EDIT DELETE

MEMORY

PREVIEW AUTO EDIT

REVIEW

HDCAM

MULTI

RECORDER

SHUTTLE/VAR

CONTROL

JOG

JOG

VAR

PUSH/

PLAYER

SHUTTLE

SHIFT

ALARM

F

E

O

S

R

R

W

E

KEY INHI

V

A

E

R

R

D

RESET

REC

REC INHI

PREROLL

EDIT

AUDIO

ININOUT

STANDBY

ENTRY

REW

PLAY

F FWD

STOP

OUT

POWER

REMOTE

1(9P) 2(50P) RS-232C

PHONES

HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI

db db db db
0

0

0

0

10

10

10

10

20

20

20

20

30

30

30

30

DISPLAY

40

40

40

40

FULL/FINE

50

50

50

50

1-4

EXT

IMX

CH1

5CH2 6 CH3 7 CH4 8

INPUT

5-8REC

MIXING

REC

CH1

CH3

5 CH2 6

7 CH4 8 CUE

PB

UNITYVARIABLE

H

Tx

COMMUNICATION

POWER
12V

0.3A MAX

HD/SDI IN

FOX HD-SDI

Multimode

POWER
12V

0.3A MAX

HD/SDI IN

FOX HD-SDI

Singlemod e

TION
A

Tx

COMMUNIC

FOX HDSDI

OPTICAL

MODE

1 2

BUFFERED OUTPUTS

RxTx

FOX HDSDI

OPTICAL

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BUFFERED OUTPUTS

RxTx

Figure 1-1 — Typical FOX 4G Matrix 3200 application

The Extron proprietary fiber optic signal, generated by Extron
fiber optic transmitters, can include video, stereo audio, and
transmitter-to-receiver RS-232 serial communications. The
video component of the signal can be RGB video, Digital Visual
Interface (DVI) video, SDI/HD-SDI video, or low resolution
video, depending on the transmitter and receiver.

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Compatible optical signals are digital signals from

270 Mbs through 4.25 Gbps that are sent and received via
fiber optic small form factor pluggable (SFP) modules. The
FOX 4G Matrix Switchers support all compatible optical
signals, whether transmitted or received by an Extron fiber
optic system component or not.

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The FOX transmitter-to-receiver communications,

including the serial link, occupy one matrix switcher input
and output.

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This matrix switcher can also support the FOX return
(receiver-to-transmitter) serial communications, but
returning this signal stream to the transmitter occupies a
separate matrix switcher input and output.

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FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Introduction

Refer also to the FOX 4G Matrix Switchers User’s Manual at www.extron.com.

Refer also to the FOX 4G Matrix Switchers User’s Manual at www.extron.com.

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Introduction, cont’d

The matrix switcher can be remotely controlled via its Ethernet
LAN port or either of two serial ports using either the Windows­based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program or the SIS.

The switcher has two internal, hot-swappable 100 VAC to
240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 175-watt power supplies that provide
worldwide power compatibility and reliability.

Configurability and transmission modes

The FOX 4G Matrix Switchers are assembled from individual
input/output (I/O) boards. The switcher can include up to four
(FOX 4G Matrix 3200) or nine (FOX 4G Matrix 7200) I/O boards,
each of which supports 8 inputs by 8 outputs. The two types of
I/O boards are:

• Singlemode fiber optic 8x8 I/O board, equipped with
removable fiber optic transceiver modules

• Multimode fiber optic 8x8 I/O board, equipped with
removable fiber optic transceiver modules

• SDI/HD-SDI 8x8 I/O board, equipped with permanent
BNC connectors

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As listed above, two versions of the fiber optic I/O boards

are documented in this manual. They are categorized by
the type of fiber optic cable, multimode or singlemode,
which defines the effective range of transmission:

Singlemode — Very long distance, up to 30 km

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Multimode — Long distance, up to 150 m (492 feet)

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By adding or removing I/O boards, you can expand and
contract the FOX 4G Matrix Switchers from an 8-input by
8-output matrix to up to either:

• FOX 4G Matrix 3200 — A 32-input by 32-output matrix

• FOX 4G Matrix 7200 — A 72-input by 72-output matrix

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FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Introduction

Refer also to the FOX 4G Matrix Switchers User’s Manual at www.extron.com.

On a fiber optic I/O board as delivered from Extron, all

transceiver modules are configured the same: either all
multimode or all singlemode. You can mix multimode and
singlemode fiber optic I/O boards in a FOX 4G Matrix
Switcher, but you must ensure that you connect the proper
transmission mode fiber cables to the board.

Installation

Rear Panel

Front Panel