Extron Electronics FOX 500 DA6 User Manual [en, de, es, fr]

User’s Manual

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FOX 500 DA6

High Resolution Fiber Optic Transmitter/Distribution Ampliﬁ er

68-1363-01 Rev. A

11 07

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’s 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, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East: and Central America:

Extron Electronics, Europe Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C

1001 East Ball Road 3821 AH Amersfoort

Anaheim, CA 92805, USA The Netherlands

Asia: Japan:

Extron Electronics, Asia Extron Electronics, Japan 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 Kyodo Building PM Industrial Bldg. 16 Ichibancho Singapore 368363 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan

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 (714) 491-1500 (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.

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. 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. 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.

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.

Quick Start Guide — FOX 500 DA6

RGBHV

H/HV V

RGBS

RGsB, RsGsBs

H/HV V

R G B

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx NA

Controlling

Device

Receive (Rx)

Transmit (Tx)

Ground ( )

Receive (Rx)

Transmit (Tx)

Ground ( )

Bidirectional

REMOTE

RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

Unbalanced Stereo Input

Balanced Stereo Input

L R L R

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Ring

Install, connect, and operate the FOX 500 DA6 as follows:

Step 1

Turn all of the equipment off or disconnect it from the power source. If desired, mount the DA in a rack or furniture, or place it on a desktop.

Step 2

Connect a VGA to UXGA source to the DA: either to the RGB Input 15-pin HD connector or to the RGB Input BNC connectors. See the drawing at right to wire the BNC connectors.

Step 3

If desired, connect a local monitor to the DA's Buffered Loop-Through 15-pin HD connector.

Step 4

Connect a balanced or unbalanced, stereo or mono audio input to the DA: either to the Audio Inputs 3.5 mm mini jack or to the Audio Inputs 5-pole captive screw connector. See the drawing at right to wire the captive screw connector.

Step 5

If you want the DA to pass serial signals, such as for serial control of a projector, connect the master device to the DA and the slave device(s) to the receiver(s) via three poles of the RS-232 Over Fiber captive screw connectors on all units.

For RS-232 responses (from the master receiver to the DA),

you must install ﬁber cable Optical 2. See Step 9.

Step 6

For serial control of the DA and receiver, connect a host device to either unit via three poles of the Remote RS-232/Alarm captive screw connector or to either unit's front panel Conﬁguration connector.

FOX 500 DA6 • Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide — FOX 500 DA6 cont’d

REMOTE

RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

OPTICAL

1 2*

OPTIONAL FOR

RETURN DATA

LINK

OPTICAL

2* 1

OPTIONAL FOR RETURN DATA

LINK

Ring

Sleeve(s)

Tip

Ring

Sleeve(s)

Tip

Unbalanced Stereo Output

Balanced Stereo Output

NO GROUND.

L R

Step 7

For remote monitoring of the status of the Optical 2 link from the master receiver, connect a locally constructed or obtained device to the two Alarm poles of the DA's RS-232/ Alarm 5-pole captive screw connector. The DA shorts the two poles together when no light is detected.

The DA's Alarm port reports the status of the

Optical 2 light link.

Step 8

Connect up to six Optical 1 (required) ﬁber cables between the DA and receiver(s).

Step 9

If desired, connect the optional Optical 2 ﬁber cable between the DA output 1 and the master receiver.

Optical 2 is functional only for output 1.

Only Optical 1 is required for video, audio, and serial command transmission. Optical 2 is required only to send serial data (such as commands from the master receiver to the DA and passed responses from the controlled device (such as a projector) to the controlling device.

Step 10

Connect 1 or 2 RGBHV, RGBS, or RGsB displays to the receiver(s): to the RGB Output 15-pin HD connector and/or to the RGB Outputs BNC connectors.

Step 11

Use the receiver(s)' Alt. Pixels test pattern to set each display's total pixel and phase for the best picture.

Step 12

Connect balanced or unbalanced stereo or mono audio devices to the receiver(s): to the Audio Outputs 3.5 mm mini jack and/or to the Audio Outputs 5-pole captive screw connector.

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

About this Manual .................................................................... 1-2

About the FOX 500 DA6 .......................................................... 1-2

Features ........................................................................................1-4

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

Mounting the Unit ....................................................................2-2

Tabletop placement ...............................................................2-2

Rack mounting ....................................................................... 2-2

UL requirements .....................................................................2-2

Mounting instructions............................................................2-3

Furniture mounting the DA ................................................... 2-3

Connections ................................................................................. 2-4

Transmitter rear panel connections ...................................... 2-4

Rear panel serial ports connection ........................................2-8

Alarm outputs connection .....................................................2-9

Front panel Conﬁguration port ............................................2-9

Front Panel Indicators ............................................................ 2-11

System Operation .................................................................... 2-12

Chapter Three • Remote Control ........................................3-1

Rear Panel Remote RS-232 Ports .......................................... 3-2

Front Panel Conﬁguration Port ............................................. 3-3

Simple Instruction Set Control .............................................. 3-3

Host-to-interface communications

Symbol deﬁnitions .................................................................3-3

Unit-initiated messages ......................................................... 3-5

Front panel operations ...........................................................3-5

Error responses ...................................................................... 3-7

Timeout

................................................................................... 3-7

Using the command/response table Command/response table

fro SIS commands ...................... 3-8

....................................... 3-3

..................................... 3-7

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FOX 500 DA6 • Quick Start Guide

Connect the sleeve to ground

(Gnd). Connecting it to a negative (-) terminal will damage the audio output

circuits.

FOX 500 DA6 • Table of Contents

Table of Contents, cont'd

Windows®-based Program Control .................................... 3-16

Installing the software

Starting the program ........................................................... 3-16

Status area ............................................................................3-18

Memory Preset area .............................................................3-18

Mute area ..............................................................................3-19

Video Adjustment area ........................................................3-20

Output Conﬁguration area ..................................................3-20

Advanced Conﬁguration area .............................................3-21

Audio Adjustment area ........................................................3-22

Audio Output Level area ......................................................3-22

Firmware upgrade ...............................................................3-23

Appendix A • Reference Information ..............................A-1

Speciﬁcations ..............................................................................A-2

Part Numbers ..............................................................................A-6

FOX 500 DA6 part Included parts

Compatible equipment ..........................................................A-6

Optional accessor Cables

......................................................................................A-7

.........................................................................A-6

........................................................ 3-16

numbers ...................................................A-6

y .................................................................A-7

FOX 500 DA6

Chapter One

68-1363-01 Rev. A

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

FOX 500 DA6 • Table of Contents

Introduction

About this Manual

About the FOX 500 DA6

Features

11 07

Introduction

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About this Manual

About the FOX 500 DA6

The FOX 500 DA6 outputs 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.

This manual contains information about the following Extron FOX 500 DA6 ﬁber optic transmitting distribution ampliﬁer products:

• FOX 500 DA6 MM — A multimode, long distance (up to 150 m [450']) distribution ampliﬁer

• FOX 500 DA6 SM — A singlemode, very long distance (up to 30 km [18.75 miles]) distribution ampliﬁer

The two products are physically and functionally identical,

with the exception of the effective range of transmission. In this manual, the terms "FOX 500 DA6" and "DA" refer to either product.

Many products are compatible with the Extron

FOX 500 distribution ampliﬁer. They are identiﬁed where appropriate, but not speciﬁcally described in this manual.

The Extron FOX 500 DA6 (ﬁgure 1-1) product family consists of two models of ultra-high performance RGB video, audio, and RS-232 serial communications ﬁber optic distribution ampliﬁers.

The DA inputs VGA - UXGA RGB video, audio, and one-way (DA-to-receiver) RS-232 communications (for applications such as projector control); converts them to a proprietary signal; and outputs the signal on up to six ﬁber optic cables to compatible receiver(s). An optional return (receiver-to-DA) stream of serial RS-232 communications, such as projector responses, requires a second ﬁber optic cable.

The six optical outputs are identical.

FOX 500 DA6 • Introduction

The return (receiver-to-DA) stream can come only from the

device connected to output 1. In this manual, this device is called "the master receiver".

Both ﬁber cables must be connected to output 1 to support the return stream from the master receiver.

When both optical cables are connected between the DA and the master receiver, any changes made using the master receiver's menu system are applied to all other connected receivers.

Figure 1-1 — Typical FOX 500 DA6 application

FOX 500 DA6 • Introduction

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FOX 500 DA6 • Introduction

Introduction, cont’d

1-4

FOX 500 DA6 • Introduction

1-5

Features

The DA also buffers the RGB input and loops it through on a 15-pin HD connector for use by a local monitor. The DA can handle an RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs input signal.

The connected receiver(s) convert the proprietary signal(s) back to video (either RGB or DVI, depending on the receiver), audio, and serial RS-232 communication, and output the signals locally. If RS-232 return communications are implemented (a second ﬁber optic cable is installed), the receiver connected to DA output 1 sends a proprietary serial communication signal back to the DA on the second ﬁber optic cable. For video resolutions up to 1600 x 1200, the receivers' video outputs are a perfect pixel-for-pixel or digital recreation of the video signal input to the DA.

The receivers have image and audio adjustments and test patterns that can be set locally or via an RS-232 link and sent to the DA, which, in turn, sends them to the transmitter on the ﬁber link. The transmitter has image, audio, and ﬁber light status and lost-light alarm indicators.

The FOX 500 DA is rack mountable and has an internal switching power supply for worldwide power compatibility.

Ultra high performance — Offers up to six perfect, pixel-

Video input — The DA inputs RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs

Six active and individually isolated outputs — The

Analog loop-through on DA — The DA has an analog loop-

The DA can send and receive the proprietary signal(s)

to and from any compatible Extron receiver or switcher. These compatible products include the FOX 500 Rx (RGB) receiver, the FOX 500 Rx DVI receiver, and the Fiber Matrix 6400 matrix switcher.

by-pixel,, RGBHV video transmissions to compatible receiver(s). The DA can handle resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz. Higher resolutions can be transmitted, but with some loss of video quality and undersampled.

on BNC connectors or a 15-pin HD connector.

FOX 500 DA6 uses active signal splitting to maintain equal transmiter power to all outputs, maximizing distance capabilities by ensuring full availablility of optical loss budget for each output.

through on a 15-pin HD connector that allows connection of a local monitor.

System video output — The video portion of the optical video

output can be decoded to either RGB video or DVI video, depending on the receiver connected.

Audio input — The DA inputs balanced or unbalanced stereo

audio on a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminal or a

3.5 mm mini jack.

Audio input gain/attenuation — The input audio level can be

adjusted within a range of -18 dB attenuation to +10 dB gain via the master receiver's front panel or the RS-232 link.

Links monitoring — The front panel has indicators for

monitoring image and audio transmission and both ﬁber optic links.

Loss-of-light alarms — The rear panel has discrete outputs

that indicate if either of the ﬁber optic links have suffered a loss of the light signal.

Windows-based control program — For RS-232 remote

control from a PC, the Extron Windows

-based control software provides a graphical interface and drag-anddrop/point-and-click operation.

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Simple Instruction Set (SIS

) — The DA uses Extron’s SIS

for easy remote control operation.

Upgradable ﬁrmware — The ﬁrmware that controls the unit's

operation can be upgraded in the ﬁeld via an RS-232 link, without taking the unit out of service. Firmware upgrades are available for download on the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, and they can be installed using the Windows-based control program.

Memory presets — 30 memory presets are a time-saving feature

that lets you store input size and position settings relative to a speciﬁc input resolution. You can then recall those settings, when needed, with a few simple steps via the master receiver's front panel or the RS-232 link.

Rack mounting — The unit is rack mountable in any

conventional 19" wide rack, using the included rack mounting brackets.

Power — The 100 VAC to 240 VAC, internal power supply

provides worldwide power compatibility.

Introduction, cont’d

FOX 500 DA6

Chapter Two

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Installation and Operation

Mounting the Unit

Connections

Front Panel Indicators

System Operation

FOX 500 DA6 • Introduction

FOX 500 DA6 • Installation and Operation

Installation and Operation

FOX 500 DA6 • Installation and Operation

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#8 Screw (4 Plcs) Each Side

Optional Furniture Mounting Bracket

Supplied Rack Mounting Bracket

Mounting Screws (2 Plcs) Each Side

Mounting the Unit

Tabletop placement

Rack mounting

UL requirements

Installation and service must be performed by

authorized personnel only.

The 1U high, full-rack width unit can be placed on a tabletop, mounted in a rack, or mounted under or through a desk or other furniture.

Afﬁx the four included rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any convenient location.

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements pertain to the installation of the FOX 500 DA6 into a rack (ﬁgure 2-1).

1. Elevated operating ambient — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the +122 °F (+50 °C) maximum ambient temperature (Tma) speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

. Reduced air ﬂow — Installation of the equipment in a rack

should be such that the amount of air ﬂow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

3. Mechanical loading — Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

4. Circuit overloading — Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as the use of power strips).

Mounting instructions

Rack mount the DA as follows:

. Attach the rack mounting brackets to the DA with the

supplied eight #8 machine screws (ﬁgure 2-1).

2. Insert the DA into the rack, aligning the holes in the mounting bracket with those in the rack.

Figure 2-1 — Mounting the DA

3. Secure the DA to the rack using the supplied machine screws.

Furniture mounting the DA

Mount the DA under a table or other horizontal surface with an optional Extron MBU 149 1U full rack under-desk mounting kit (part #70-222-01) as follows:

1. Secure the two table/wall mounting brackets to the unit with the eight machine screws provided in the kit (ﬁgure 2-1).

2. Hold the unit with attached brackets against the underside of the desk or other furniture. Mark the location of holes for screws on the underside of the desk.

3. Drill 1/4" (6.4 mm) deep, 3/32" (2 mm) diameter pilot holes in the table or desk at the marked screw locations from the underside or inside (concealed side) of the furniture, where the DA will be located.

4. Insert the four wood screws into the pilot holes. Fasten each screw into the installation surface until just less than 1/4" of the screw head protrudes.

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About the FOX 500 DA6

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Tabletop placement

Rack mounting

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