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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

QS-1

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

QS-2 i

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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Two-way Ceiling Speakers

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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

1-31-2

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.

™

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.

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FOX 500 DA6

Chapter Two

1-6

Installation and Operation

Mounting the Unit

Connections

Front Panel Indicators

System Operation

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2-3

#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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100-240V 0.3A

AUDIO INPUTS

INPUT LOOP THRU

RGB INPUT

R G B

H/HV V

L R

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx NA

REMOTE RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

RGB

50/60 Hz

2 4

L R

Unbalanced Stereo Input

Balanced Stereo Input

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Ring

Do not tin the wires!

Tip (+)

Sleeve ( )

Ring (-)

Tip (+)

RCA Connector

3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector

(balanced)

RGBHV

G B

H/HV V

RGBS

RGsB, RsGsBs

R G B

H/HV V

R G B

H/HV

5. Align the installed screws with the slots in the mounting brackets, and place the unit against the surface, with the screws through the bracket slots.

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

Connections

All connectors except the Conﬁguration port are on the rear panel (ﬁgure 2-2 and ﬁgure 2-5).

Figure 2-2 — DA’s connectors, left side

AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into

this connector to connect the DA to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power source.

RGB Input connectors —

BNC connectors — Connect an RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs video source to these BNC connectors. Connect the cables as shown at right.

Connect an active input to only the BNC connectors or

the 15-pin HD connector, not both.

Audio Input connectors —

3.5 mm mini jack — Plug a stereo mini plug into this connector.

5-pole captive screw connector — Connect a balanced or

unbalanced stereo or mono audio input to this connector. The connector is included with FOX 500, but you must supply the audio cable. See ﬁgure 2-3 to wire a captive screw connector for the appropriate input type and impedance level. Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector.

Figure 2-3 — Captive screw connector wiring for stereo audio input

The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length

is 3/16” (5 mm).

If the stripped section of wire is longer than 3/16”,

•

the exposed wires may touch, causing a short circuit between them.

If the stripped section of wire is shorter than 3/16”,

•

wires can be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws.

See ﬁgure 2-4 to identify the tip, ring, and sleeve when you

are making connections for the DA from existing audio cables. A mono audio connector consists of the tip and sleeve. A stereo audio connector consists of the tip, ring, and sleeve. The ring, tip, and sleeve wires are also shown on the captive screw audio connector diagram, ﬁgure 2-3.

15-pin HD connector — Connect an analog VGA - UXGA RGB video source to this 15-pin HD female connector.

Buffered Loop-through

connector — If desired, connect a local monitor to this 15-pin HD connector.

Figure 2-4 — Typical audio connectors

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FOX 500 Tx DA6

OPTICAL

1 2

LINK

1 2*

NOT USED

1 2*

NOT USED

1 2*

NOT USED

1 2*

NOT USED

1 2*

NOT USED

8 8 8 8 8 8

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx NA

REMOTE

RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

REMOTE

RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

OPTICAL

1 2*

OPTIONAL FOR

RETURN DATA

LINK

OPTICAL

2* 1

OPTIONAL FOR

RETURN DATA

LINK

The input's audio level can be individually set via the master receiver's front panel or RS-232 control. Refer to the FOX 500 Tx/Rx manual and see chapter 3, "Remote Control" in this manual.

RS-232 Over Fiber port — If you want the

FOX 500 to pass serial command signals to the receiver(s) (for serial control of a projector, for example), connect the host device to the DA via the left three poles of this 5-pole captive screw connector. See "Rear panel serial ports connection" on page 2-8 to wire this connector.

If you connect only one ﬁber optic cable (item

next page), you do not receive reports from the controlled device connected to the master receiver. To receive responses from the controlled device, you must install two ﬁber optic cables.

The FOX 500 can pass RS-232 commands and responses

at rates up to 38400 baud.

Remote RS-232 port —

DA,

connect a host device, such as a computer,

For serial control of the

touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA, to the DA via the left three poles of this 5-pole captive screw connector. See "Rear panel serial ports

connection" on page 2-8 to wire this connector.

See chapter 3, "Remote Control", for deﬁnitions of the SIS commands (serial commands to control the DA via this connector).

Alarm outputs port — For remote monitoring

of the status of ﬁber optic link 2 from the master receiver, connect a locally-constructed or furnished device to the DA via the right two poles of this 5-pole captive screw connector. When the DA does not detect a light link on ﬁber cable Optical 2 (optional) of output 1, it shorts pin 1 and pin 2 of this port together.

on the

Fiber optic connectors and LED —

These units output continuous invisible light,

which may be harmful and dangerous to the eyes; use with caution. For additional safety, plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the ﬁber optic cable is unplugged.

Singlemode and multimode devices are not

interchangeable. Ensure that you connect receiving devices that are compatible with the DA.

Ensure that you use the proper ﬁber cable for your

DA/receiver pair. Typically, singlemode ﬁber has a yellow jacket and multimode cable has an orange jacket.

Only one ﬁber optic cable, Optical 1, is required for

video, audio, and serial command transmission. But, if you connect only one ﬁber optic cable, you do not receive RS-232 communications from the controlled device connected to the master receiver, and there is reduced RS-232 command and Windows control program functionality on the receiver. To receive responses from the master receiver and for full functionality, you must install both ﬁber optic cables between the DA and the master receiver.

Optical 1 — For all one-way video, audio, and serial communications from the DA to the receiver, connect a ﬁber optic cable to the Optical 1 LC connector.

Connect the free end of this ﬁber optic cable to the Optical 1 connector on the receiver

compatible Extron device.

Optical 2 — For all one-way serial communications from the master receiver to the DA, connect a ﬁber optic cable to the Optical 2 LC connector.

Connect the free end of this ﬁber optic cable to the Optical 2 connector on the

receiver connected to DA output 1 or to any other compatible device

Optical 2 is functional only for output 1.

or other

Figure 2-5 — DA’s connectors, right side

Link 1 and Link 2 LEDs — When lit, the link is active (light is received).

The Link 1 and Link 2 LEDs are present only for output 1.

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Do not tin the wires!

Controlling

Device

Ground ( ) Receive (Rx)

Transmit (Tx)

Ground ( ) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)

Bidirectional

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx NA

REMOTE

RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

FunctionPin

TX RX

Gnd

Transmit data Receive data Signal ground

NOTE For the RS-232 Over Fiber port, cross the Tx and Rx

lines only once between the source and the target.

REMOTE

RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

Pin 1 and pin 2 are shorted together when no light is detected.

Do not tin the wires!

RGB

AUDIO

LINK 1

CONFIG

LINK 2 (OPTIONAL)

Rear panel serial ports connection

Figure 2-6 — RS-232 connectors

The RS-232 Over Fiber port is for transmission of serial

signals, such as projector control signals, between the DA and receiver. The Remote RS-232 port is for remote control of the DA and receiver.

Alarm outputs connection

Figure 2-7 — Alarms connector

The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is

3/16" (5 mm).

If the stripped section of wire is longer than 3/16",

•

the exposed wires may touch, causing a short circuit between them.

If the stripped section of wire is shorter than 3/16",

•

wires can be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws.

Front panel Conﬁguration port

The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is

3/16" (5 mm).

If the stripped section of wire is longer than 3/16",

•

the exposed wires may touch, causing a short circuit between them.

If the stripped section of wire is shorter than 3/16",

•

wires can be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws.

The rear panel Remote RS-232 port is active only if the

front panel Conﬁguration port is not in use. If a front panel conﬁguration connection is made, the Remote RS-232 port becomes inactive and the front panel Conﬁguration port is active.

Figure 2-8 — FOX 500 DA6 front panel

This port is for remote control of the DA or the receiver(s),

not for the over ﬁber RS-232 link.

Conﬁguration port — This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack serves

the same serial communications function as the rear panel Remote RS-232 port, but is easier to access than the rear port after the unit has been installed and cabled. The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part #70-335-01 (ﬁgure 2-9), can be used for this connection.

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6 feet

(1.8 m)

Part #70-335-01

Sleeve (Gnd)

Ring

Tip

9-pin D Connection TRS Plug

Pin 2 Computer's RX line Tip Pin 3 Computer's TX line Ring Pin 5 Computer's signal ground Sleeve

RGB

AUDIO

LINK 1

CONFIG

LINK 2 (OPTIONAL)

1 2

Figure 2-9 — Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 cable

This port is RS-232 only, with the following protocols:

• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit • no ﬂow control

This port parallels the rear panel Remote RS-232 ports. If

a front panel conﬁguration connection is made, the rear panel Remote RS-232 port becomes inactive and the front panel Conﬁguration port is active.

The maximum distances from the DA or receiver to the

controlling device can vary up to 200' (61 m). Factors such as cable gauge, baud rates, environment, and output levels (from the unit and the controlling device) all affect transmission distance. Distances of about 50' (15 m) are typically not a problem. In some cases, the unit may be capable of serial communications via RS-232 up to 250' (76 m) away.

Front Panel Indicators

Figure 2-10 — DA indicators

Power LED — This LED lights to indicate the power is

applied to the unit.

Signal monitoring LEDs —

RGB LED — This LED lights on both units when the DA detects a sync signal on its video input:

• Horizontal sync (H) (for RGBHV video)

• Composite sync (S) (for RGBS video)

• Green (Sync on green) (G) (for RGsB or RsGsBs video)

Audio LED — This LED lights when the DA detects a low level



audio signal for a short period of time. This LED goes dark if the audio signal drops below the minimum threshold for a short period of time.

Link 1 LED — This LED lights when the master receiver detects light on the ﬁber optic cable Optical 1 and the ﬁber optic cable Optical 2 is installed between the master receiver and DA output 1.

Link 2 LED — This LED lights when the DA detects light on the ﬁber optic cable Optical 2 connected to ouput 1.

Only one ﬁber optic cable, Optical 1, is required for

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System Operation

After the DA, the receiver(s), and their connected devices are powered up, the system is fully operational. If any problems are encountered, ensure all traditional and ﬁber cables are routed and connected properly:

• Ensure that the video source and the display(s) are properly connected to the DA and the receiver(s), and that the source, the DA, the receiver(s), and the display(s) have power applied.

• Ensure that the signal monitoring LEDs (item b on page 2-11) are indicating correctly for your system conﬁguration.

If problems persist, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical

Support Hotline.

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Remote Control

Rear Panel Remote RS-232 Ports

Front Panel Conﬁguration Port

Simple Instruction Set Control

Windows®-Based Program Control

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3-3

FunctionPin

Gnd

Transmit data Receive data Signal ground

Controlling

Device

Ground ( ) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)

Bidirectional

REMOTE

RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

Do not tin the wires!

6 feet

(1.8 m)

Part #70-335-01

Sleeve (Gnd)

Ring

Tip

9-pin D Connection TRS Plug

Pin 2 Computer's RX line Tip Pin 3 Computer's TX line Ring Pin 5 Computer's signal ground Sleeve

The DA has two serial ports that can be connected to a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility, an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system. These ports make serial control of the DA and the connected receivers possible. The serial ports are:

• The rear panel Remote RS-232 port on 3-pin captive screw connectors

• The front panel Conﬁguration (RS-232) port, a 2.5 mm mini stereo jack

The protocol for all ports is as follows:

• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit • no ﬂow control

The rear panel Remote RS-232 port is active only if the

front panel Conﬁguration port is not in use. If a front panel conﬁguration connection is made, the rear panel Remote RS-232 port becomes inactive and the front panel Conﬁguration port is active.

Only one ﬁber optic cable, Optical 1, is required for

Rear Panel Remote RS-232 Ports

Figure 3-1 — Remote connector pin assignments

Front Panel Conﬁguration Port

The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part #70-335-01 (ﬁgure 3-2) can be used for connection to the Conﬁguration port.

Figure 3-2 — Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 cable

The front panel conﬁguration ports parallel the rear panel

Remote RS-232 ports. If a front panel conﬁguration connection is made, the rear panel Remote RS-232 port becomes inactive and the front panel Conﬁguration port is active.

Simple Instruction Set Control

Host-to-interface communications

SIS commands consist of one or more characters per ﬁeld. No special characters are required to begin or end a command character sequence. When a command is valid, the unit executes the command and sends a response to the host device. All responses from the unit to the host end 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.

Symbol deﬁnitions

Symbols (variables), deﬁned on the next page, are used throughout the "Unit-initiated messages" section and the command/response table beginning on page 3-8. The symbols represent variables in the unit-initiated messages and the command/response table ﬁelds.

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Symbols

] = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) } = Carriage return (no line feed)

• = space

= Mute/auto image/front panel lock status 0 or 1 (0=off and 1=on)

= Output sync format 0 = RGBHV

= Output sync polarity 0 = follow input

= Horizontal and vertical position 0 to 255

= Horizontal start 0 to 255

= Pixel phase 0 to 31

= Total pixels ± 255 of the default value

= Sync frequency xxx.xx (frequency in kHz [H]

or Hz [V])

= Memory preset number 1 to 30

X1)

= Audio gain adjustment range 0 to 10

X1!

= Audio attenuation adjustment range 0 to -18

X1@

= Audio level adjustment range -18 to +10 (in 1.0 dB steps)

X1#

= Output level 0 = consumer

1 = professional

X1$

= Test pattern 0 = none

X1%

= Firmware version v.vv

X1^

= Link/input status 0 = link or input not sensed

1 = link or input sensed

X1&

= Mode SM = singlemode

X1*

= Transmitter or receiver Tx = DA

The same commands and data are transmitted to all

receivers through the DA's Optical 1 cables. Only the master receiver can return commands and data to the DA (via the Optical 2 cable).

Extron recommends disabling the Optical 2 output on

each non-master receiver using an SIS command. This has the same affect as disconnecting the Optical 2 cable, including disabling many of the adjustments available in the receiver's menu system. Disabling these adjustments avoids confusion and/or inconsistent settings among receivers. Disabled adjustments include: total pixels, phase, horizontal start, output sync format, audio gain and attenuation, and auto image.

1 = RGsB

1 = force sync to negative

1 = Color Bars 2 = grayscale 3 = alternating pixels

MM = multimode

Rx = receiver

The "disable" SIS command (66*0*0#) can be input only directly to the receiver; it cannot be input via the DA. If you attempt to issue this SIS command to the DA, an E14 error code results. For this reason, the command is not documented further in this manual.

The disable is cleared when the receiver experiences a master reset.

Unit-initiated messages

When a local event, such as an error condition or a master receiver front panel operation, occurs, the unit responds by sending a message to the host. The unit-initiated messages are listed below:

The connected unit issues the copyright message (above) when it ﬁrst powers on. Vx.xx is the ﬁrmware version number, 60-863-xx is the connected unit's part number.

Reconﬁg

The unit sends the Reconﬁg message whenever the video input signal to the DA is changed.

1Lnk

The unit sends the status message whenever a change in the ﬁber link and video and audio connection occurs.

Front panel operations

Hph

The unit sends the Hph message whenever the output's horizontal position is shifted from the master receiver's front panel.

Vph

The unit sends the Vph message whenever the output's vertical position is shifted from the master receiver's front panel.

Hst

The unit sends the Hst message whenever the output's horizontal start is shifted from the master receiver's front panel.

]

X1^

•2Lnk

All of the front panel operations described in this section

are prompted by actions performed on the master receiver. The Optical 2 cable must be connected between the master receiver and the DA output 1 for these messages to be displayed.

•RGB

X$]

X%]

X1^

•Aud

X1^

]

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ASCII to HEX Conversion Table

Space

X&]

Tpx

The unit sends the Tpx message whenever the total pixels variable is changed from the master receiver's front panel.

X^]

Phs

The unit sends the Phs message whenever the pixel phase variable is changed from the master receiver's front panel.

X#]

Syn

The unit sends the Syn message whenever the output video format is changed from the master receiver's front panel.

X#]

Pol

The unit sends the Pol message whenever the output sync polarity setting is changed from the master receiver's front panel.

Aud

The unit sends the Aud message whenever the input audio level (gain and attenuation) is changed from the master receiver's front panel.

Amt

The unit sends the Amt message whenever audio output is muted or unmuted from the master receiver's front panel.

X1#]

Lvl

The unit sends the Lvl message whenever the audio output level is changed from the master receiver's front panel.

X(]

Spr

The unit sends the Spr message whenever a preset is saved from the master receiver's front panel.

X1#]

Rpr

The unit sends the Rpr message whenever a preset is recalled from the master receiver's front panel.

]

Zpg

The unit sends the Zpg message whenever all presets have been erased from the master receiver's front panel.

X!]

Img

The unit sends the Img message (with the X! variable) whenever the auto memory function has been toggled on or off from the master receiver's front panel.

]

Img

The unit sends the Img message (with no variable) whenever the auto image function has been triggered from the master receiver's front panel.

X1@]

X!]

X1$]

Tst

The unit sends the Tst message whenever a test pattern has been selected or test patterns are turned off from the master receiver's front panel.

Error responses

When the unit receives a valid SIS 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 is invalid or it contains invalid parameters, the unit returns an error response to the host. The error response codes are:

E10 - Invalid command] E11 - Invalid preset number] E13 - Invalid parameter] E14 - Invalid command for this conﬁguration]

Timeout

Pauses of 10 seconds or longer between command ASCII characters result in a timeout. The command operation is aborted with no other indication.

Using the command/response table

The command/response table begins on page 3-8. Lower

case letters are acceptable in the command ﬁeld except where indicated for the audio level (gain and attenuation) commands. Symbols are used throughout the table to represent

variables in the command/response ﬁelds. Command and response examples are shown throughout the table. The ASCII to HEX conversion table below is for use with the command/ response table.

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(0 = unmuted, 1 = muted).

Additional description

Response

Blank the video output.

Output video.

Video ouput mute status is

]

Blk1

Blk0

X!]

(unit to host)

(host to unit)

Set the sync format. 0 = RGBHV, 1 = RGsB.

X@]

# Syn

Receiver output sync (H and V for RGBHV, S for RGBS, or

s for RGsB) is always negative.

Output sync follows the video sync input to the DA.

]

Pol0

Pol1

7*0#

Set horizontal centering to

Shift the image one pixel to the right.

Shift the image one pixel to the left.

X$]

H Hph

Hph

X#]

X$]

Additional description

Response

Set vertical centering to

Shift the image down one line.

Shift the image up one line.

X$]

/ Vph

Vph

(unit to host)

(host to unit)

Set the horizontal location of the ﬁrst active pixel in the

X%]

X$]

) Hst

active window.

Set pixel 128 as the ﬁrst active pixel.

Increase the horizontal start location value.

Decrease the vertical start location value.

]

X%]

Hst128

Hst

128)

Set the pixel phase value to

Set the pixel phase value to 10.

Increase pixel phase value by 1.

]

X^]

Phs

U Phs

Phs10

10U

X%]

Decrease pixel phase value by 1.

X^]

Phs

X^]

Unmute output 0B

Command/response table for SIS commands

Video mute

Command ASCII Command

Show video mute status B

Mute output 1B

Show output sync format 6#

Set output sync format

Output sync format

Set output to sync negative 7*1#

Output sync polarity

Set output sync to follow

the input

Show the sync polarity 7#

Horizontal shift

Decrement position -H

Increment position. +H

Set a horizontal position

Example:

Show position H

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Vertical shift

Command ASCII Command

Decrement position -/

Show position /

Increment position +/

Set a vertical position

Set a start position

Horizontal start

Increment start position +)

Decrement start position -)

Show start position )

Example:

Increment pixel phase +U

Set a pixel phase value

Pixel phase

Decrement pixel phase -U

Show pixel phase U

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kHz (horizontal) and

Additional description

Set the total pixels to a speciﬁc value.

Set the total pixel value to 1555.

Increase total pixel value by 1 pixel.

Decrease total pixel value by 1 pixel.

List the input frequency as

Hz (vertical.

Command code is a comma.

Command code is a period.

]

X&]

X*]

Response

(unit to host)

# Tpx

Tpx1555

Tpx

(host to unit)

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII Command

11*1555#

11*

Example:

Increment total pixel value +11#

Set a total pixel value

Total pixels

Decrement total pixel value -11#

Show total pixel value 11#

List sync frequency

View input frequency 1LS

X(]

Spr

Save preset

Memory presets

X(]

Rpr

Recall preset

Additional description

Response

(unit to host)

(host to unit)

The set gain (G) and attenuation (g) commands are case sensitive.

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Audio input gain and attenuation

Command ASCII Command

Set the input audio gain to +2 dB.

]

X1@]

Aud+02.0

G Aud

X1)

Example:

Set input audio gain to

+ dB value

Increase audio level by 1.0 dB.

Increment the audio input level from +2 dB to +3 dB.

Decrease the audio level by 1.0 dB.

]

X1@]

Aud+03

Aud

g Aud

X1!

Set input audio attenuation

Example:

to - dB value

Increment level +G

Decrement level -G

Decrement audio input level from -08 dB to -9 dB.

Set the DA's audio output to the consumer (–10 dBV)

level.

Set the DA's audio output to the professional (+4 dBu)

]

Aud-09

X1@]

Lvl0

-G

Example:

Show input gain G

Audio output level

Set to consumer level 40*0#

Set to professional level 40*1#

level.

Lvl1

0 = consumer, 1 = professional.

X1#]

Show audio output level 40#

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Additional description

Response

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII Command

Silence the receiver's audio output.

The receiver outputs audio.

]

(unit to host)

(host to unit)

Amt0

X!]

Amt1

Unmute the audio 0Z

Show mute status Z

Mute the audio 1Z

Audio mute

]

X!]

Img0

Img1

Disable auto memory 55*0#

Enable auto memory 55*1#

Auto memory

Show auto memory status 55#

Auto image

]

Img

Trigger auto image 55*2#

]

X!]

Exe1

Exe0

Lock the front panel 1X

Unlock the front panel 0X

Front panel lock (Executive mode)

Show the panel lock status X

Additional description

Response

(unit to host)

(host to unit)

You must have a video input connected and ﬁber cable Optical 1 connected between the DA and receiver for the receiver to output a selected

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Test pattern

Command ASCII Command

Set the receiver to output the Color Bars test pattern.

Set the receiver to output the grayscale test pattern.

Set the receiver to output the alternating pixels test

pattern.

Set the receiver to output the input video (no test pattern

selected).

]

Tst2

Tst3

Tst0

Tst1

test pattern. The test pattern turns off if the input signal rate is changed or disconnected or if power is removed.

Output Color Bars 1J

Output grayscale 2J

Output alt. pixels 3J

X1$]

Test pattern off 0J

Show test pattern status J

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X1*]

•

X1&

•

X1^

•Aud

Additional description

X1^

The unit responds with the current status (signal

detected) of optical link 1, optical link 2, the video input,

the audio input, the ﬁber optic mode (singlemode or

multimode), and the device type (Tx or Rx).

•RGB

X1^

The factory-installed FOX 500 controller ﬁrmware version

is 1.23 (sample value only).

See appendix A for part numbers.

0 = light link not received at receiver, 1 = light received.

0 = light link not received at DA, 1 = light received.

0 = video is not input to the DA, 1 = video is input.

0 = audio is not input to the DA, 1 = audio is input.

Additional description

Reset all audio settings to default (0 dB gain and

consumer [-10 dB] level).

Reset (erase) all memory presets.

Reset all settings to the factory defaults.

•2Link

X1^

Response

(unit to host)

1Link

(host to unit)

The master receiver monitors the ﬁber 1 cable. If the PC is connected to the DA and ﬁber cable 2 is not installed bewtween the DA and the

Information request I

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Information requests

Command ASCII Command

X1%]

master receiver, for the information request (I) and Status commands (S) below, the DA reports 1Link0 regardless of the status of the ﬁber 1

cable.

Show ﬁrmware version Q

]

60-nnn-nn

X1^]

Show link 2 status 2S

Show input video status 3S

X1^]

Show input audio status 4S

1.23

Example:

Request part number N

Show link 1 status 1S

]

Zpg

]

Zpx

]

Response

(unit to host)

Zpa

}

ZXXX

(host to unit)

Reset presets

Reset audio gain and

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Resets

Command ASCII Command

System reset

attenuation

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Windows®-based Program Control

The Extron FOX 500 Control Program, which communicates with the DA via the unit's rear panel Remote RS-232 port or front panel Conﬁguration port, provides an easy way to operate the unit. You can also connect to the master receiver and communicate with the DA (if the Optical 2 cable is connected between the DA and the master receiver).

The program is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, or later. Updates to this program can be downloaded from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com).

Installing the software

The program is contained on a CD-ROM. To install the software, insert the CD-ROM into the drive. The setup program should start automatically. If it does not self-start, run Launch.exe from the CD and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\FOX500 directory, and it places four icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\FOX 500.” The four installed icons are:

• FOX 500 Control Pgm • Check for FOX 500 updates

• Uninstall FOX 500 • FOX 500 Help

Starting the program

Start the Extron FOX 500 Control Program as follows:

. Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics >

FOX 500 > FOX 500 Control Pgm.

The Communication Setup window appears (ﬁgure 3-3).

2. Select the Com port to which your DA or receiver is

connected. Click OK.

The FOX 500 Control Program window appears (ﬁgure 3-4).

Figure 3-4 — FOX 500 Control Program window

Only one ﬁber optic cable, Optical 1, is required for

Figure 3-3 — Communication Setup window

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Status area

The status area provides visual indications of the connection status. These indications are similar to the front panel indications described in chapter 2, "Installation and Operation".

• RGB present indicator — This indicator is green when the DA detects a sync signal on its video input:

• Horizontal sync (H) (for RGBHV video)

• Composite sync (S) (for RGBS video)

• Green (Sync on green) (G) (for RGsB or RsGsBs

video)

• Audio present indicator — This indicator is green when the DA detects a low level audio signal for a short period of time. This indicator goes dark if the audio signal drops below the minimum threshold for a short period of time.

Link 1 indicator — This indicator is green when the receiver

detects light on the ﬁber optic cable Optical 1.

Link 2 indicator — This indicator is green when the DA

The Status area also shows to which unit the controlling PC is connected, the FOX 500 model (multimode or singlemode), and the video input frequency.

The master receiver detects the Optical 1 light. It reports

the status to the DA via the optional Optical 2 cable connected to output 1.

If your computer is connected to either of the DA's serial ports, and the Optical 2 cable is not connected in your system, the control program's Link 1 indicator does not show green (detected), whether the receiver detects the link or not.

detects light on the ﬁber optic cable Optical 2.

Mute area

Click the Video Mute and/or Audio Mute radio buttons in the Mute area to turn the video and/or audio mutes on and off.

Figure 3-5 — Alternate Mute area indication

When the video output is muted, the receivers mute the

red, green, and blue planes, but leave the horizontal and vertical or composite sync plane(s) live so that there is no loss of sync in the display device.

When you mute or unmute the output, the setting is

changed in the receivers. The master receiver reports the changes via the optional Optical 2 cable connected betweeen the DA and the master receiver.

If your computer is connected to either of the DA's serial ports, and the Optical 2 cable is not connected between the master receiver and the DA in your system, you can still mute the outputs in the control program's Mute area, but the program cannot report the position values. The Set

(or audio) mute On or Off message is displayed for

video

approximately 1 second (ﬁgure 3-5).

Memory Preset area

The Memory Preset area provides a means to save and recall memory presets. Memory presets are saved values of the horizontal and vertical position and sizing information. See the FOX 500 User's Manual , for more information on presets.

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Video Adjustment area

The Video Adjustment area provides slider controls that let you change the following video parameters:

• Horizontal shift (position)

• Vertical shift (position)

• Horizontal start

• Pixel Phase

• Total pixels

Output Conﬁguration area

Sync Format radio buttons — Click either the RGBHV/RGBS or the RGsB radio button to select the desired video output sync format.

Output Polarity radio buttons — Click either the Follow input sync or the Force sync to negative radio button to select the

desired video output sync polarity.

When you make horizontal or vertical position changes

(shift the image), the setting is changed in the receiver(s). The master receiver reports the shift values to the DA via the optional Optical 2 cable connected betweeen the DA and the master receiver.

If your computer is connected to either of the DA's serial ports, and the Optical 2 cable is not connected between the master receiver and the DA in your system, you can still shift the image in the control program's Video Adjustment area, but the program cannot report the position values.

When you make output conﬁguration changes, the setting

is changed in the receiver(s). The master receiver reports the changes to the DA via the optional Optical 2 cable connected betweeen the DA and the master receiver.

If you are connected to either of the DA's serial ports, and the Optical 2 cable is not connected between the master receiver and the DA in your system, the program cannot report the output sync format and polarity position settings in the control program's Video Adjustment area. You can change the output sync format and polarity, but the program cannot report the changes.

Advanced Conﬁguration area

Executive Mode button — Click the Executive Mode radio button to toggle the front panel lock on and off.

When you toggle the front panel lock on and off, the setting

is changed in the receiver(s). The master receiver reports the changes to the DA via the optional Optical 2 cable connected betweeen the DA and the master receiver.

If your computer is connected to either of the DA's serial ports, and the Optical 2 cable is not connected between the master receiver and the DA in your system, you can still toggle the front panel lock in the control program's Advanced Conﬁguration area, but the program cannot report the lock's status. The program indication changes (ﬁgure 3-6) to show that the Executive mode is control only, without and indication of the current mode. The Set executive mode On or Off message is displayed for approximately 1 second.

Figure 3-6 — Alternate Advanced Conﬁguration area indication

Auto Memory checkbox — Click the Auto Memory checkbox to automatically apply saved position, horizontal start, total pixels, and pixel phase settings when the sensed input resolution changes. See "Auto Memory submenu" in chapter 2, "Installation and Operation" for more details about the auto memory function.

Auto Image button — Click the Auto Image button to adjust the output settings for the best image, based on the sensed input resolution.

Test Patterns drop box — Select one of three built-in test patterns - Color Bars, grayscale, and alternating pixels - as necessary to help adjust the display's color, focus, and grayscale. Select Off to output the video input to the DA.

You must have a video input connected and ﬁber cable

Optical 1 connected between the DA and receiver for the receiver to output a selected test pattern.

The test pattern turns off if the input signal rate is changed or disconnected, or if power is removed.

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Audio Adjustment area

Audio Gain/Attenuation slider — Click and drag the Audio Gain/Attenuation slider control to select the input audio gain or

attenuation value, from -18 dB to +10 dB in 1.0 dB increments.

Audio Output Level area

Audio Output Level radio buttons — Click either the

Consumer Level (-10 dBV) or Professional Level (+4 dBu) radio button to select the output audio level.

Figure 3-7 — Alternate Audio Adjustment area indication

When you make an audio output level change, the setting

is changed in the receiver(s). The master receiver reports the changes to the DA via the optional Optical 2 cable connected betweeen the DA and the master receiver.

If your computer is connected to either of the DA's serial ports, and the Optical 2 cable is not connected between the master receiver and the DA in your system, the program cannot report the output audio level in the control program's Audio Adjustment area. You can change the level, but the program cannot report the changes. The program shows the Set Consumer (or Professional) level message to indicate that the output level command is control only, not and indication (ﬁgure 3-7). The message is displayed for approximately 1 second.

Firmware upgrade

Firmware can be upgraded via either of the unit's serial ports by opening the Extron Firmware Loader utility from the Windowsbased control program.

Upload replacement ﬁrmware as follows:

1. Visit the Extron web site, www.extron.com, click the

Figure 3-8 — Location of ﬁrmware upgrade ﬁles

2. In the Windows Explorer or other ﬁle browser, double-click

3. Connect a Windows-based computer to either serial port

4. Start the FOX 500 Control Program. See "Starting the

5. Click Tools > Update Firmware. The Extron Firmware

When ﬁrmware upgrades are available, they are unique to

the unit; a DA ﬁrmware upgrade and a separate receiver upgrade for the Rx unit.

You must connect directly to the unit to be updated.

Download Center tab, and then click the Firmware link (ﬁgure 3-8). Select the appropriate ﬁrmware ﬁle(s) to download and copy it (them) to your computer. Note the folder to which you save the ﬁrmware ﬁle(s).

the downloaded executable (*.exe) ﬁle(s) to self-extract the ﬁrmware ﬁle(s).

(rear panel Remote RS-232 or front panel Conﬁguration) of the unit to be updated. See chapter 2, "Installation and Operation", for more details.

program", on page 3-16.

Loader appears (ﬁgure 3-9).

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6. Cycle the DA unit's power.

7. If necessary, repeat this entire procedure on receivers in the

Valid ﬁrmware ﬁles must have the ﬁle extension “.BIN”.

A ﬁle with any other extension is not a ﬁrmware upgrade for your FOX 500 DA6.

c. Click Upload. The File Loader reports, "This process

could take several minutes. Please wait..." and then

displays a scroll bar that shows the status of the upload.

d. When the Firmware Loader reports, "Transfer complete!",

click the Exit button.

system.

Figure 3-9 — Open window

a. Click Browse. The open ﬁle window appears.

b. Navigate to the folder where you saved the ﬁrmware

upgrade ﬁle in step 1. Select the ﬁle. The Firmware Loader returns to the top.

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Reference Information

Speciﬁcations

Part Numbers

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Speciﬁcations

Optical speciﬁcations

Number/type ................................ 6 ﬁber optic outputs

Connectors ..................................... 6 LC connectors

Operating distance ........................ 30 km (18.75 miles) with singlemode (SM)

Nominal peak wavelength........... 850 nm for FOX 500 DA6 MM,

Data rate Transmission power

Maximum receiver sensitivity

Optical loss budget

The analog RGB input signal is digitized pixel for pixel in the

transmitter, sent digitally through the ﬁber cable, and converted back to analog RGB in the receiver.

The analog audio signal(s) is (are) digitized in the transmitter,

sent through the ﬁber cable, and converted back to analog audio in the receiver.

Only one ﬁber is required to transmit video, audio, and

unidirectional data. A second ﬁber is required to transmit return data for bidirectional control/communication on receiver 1.

cables with a FOX 500 DA6 SM

0.15 km (492’) with multimode (MM) cables with a FOX 500 DA6 MM

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.

1310 nm for FOX 500 DA6 SM

......................................... 4.25 Gbps

Singlemode

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

Singlemode

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

Singlemode

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

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

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

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

Video

Gain ................................................ Unity

Pixel data bit depth ....................... 8 bits per channel, 3 channels (R, G, B)

Maximum resolution .................... 1600x1200 @ 60 Hz, digitized pixel by

pixel; higher resolutions up to 2048x1120, undersampled

Video input and loop-through

Number/signal type ..................... 1 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB,

RsGsBs input 1 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs loop-through

Connectors

Nominal level

Minimum/maximum levels ........ Analog: 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms

Horizontal frequency .................... 24 kHz to 100 kHz

Vertical frequency .......................... 40 Hz to 120 Hz

Return loss ..................................... <-40 dB @ 5 MHz

.................................... 1 x 5 female BNC or (1) female 15-pin HD

for input (1) female 15-pin HD for loop-through

................................ 0.7 Vp-p for RGB

These transceivers are class 1 laser products. They meet the

safety regulations of IEC-60825, FDA 21, CFR 1040.10, and FDA 21 CFR 1040.11.

Video output — See optical speciﬁcations above.

Sync

Input type ...................................... Autodetect RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs

Input level ..................................... 2.5 V to 5.0 Vp-p

Input impedance .......................... 10k ohms

Polarity............................................ Positive or negative (follows input or can

be set by user)

Audio

Gain

Range

................................. Adjustable, -18 dB to +10 dB

Default

Captive screw connector

Unbalanced output: -6 dB; balanced output: 0 dB

Mini stereo jack

.......... Unbalanced output: 0 dB

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Frequency response ..................... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB

THD + Noise ................................. 0.10% @ 1 kHz at nominal level

S/N ................................................. >80 dB at maximum output (unweighted)

CMRR ............................................. 65 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Audio bits per sample .................. 18 bits per channel, 2 channels (L, R)

Sampling rate ................................. 48 kHz

Audio input

Number/signal type .................... 2 inputs (mixed): 1 balanced stereo;

1 unbalanced stereo or 2 unbalanced mono

Connectors

Impedance

Nominal level

Maximum level ............................. +17 dBV, (unbalanced) at 1% THD+N

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

(1) 3.5 mm mini stereo jack

..................................... 18k ohms unbalanced,

20k ohms balanced, DC coupled

................................ +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms)

0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV 2 dBu

Audio output — See FOX 500 Rx receiver speciﬁcations.

Control/remote

Serial control ports

Control

Pass-through

Baud rate and protocol

Control

Pass-through ...................... 9600 to 38400 baud

Serial control pin conﬁgurations

Program control

................................ 1 RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector,

5 pole (3 pins are used) (rear panel) 1 RS-232, 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (front panel)

...................... 1 RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector,

5 pole (3 pins are used) (rear panel); in parallel with 1 RS-232, 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (front panel)

................................ 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Captive screw connectors: 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND Mini stereo jack: tip = Tx, ring = Rx, sleeve = GND

............................. Extron’s control/conﬁguration program

for Windows® Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS

General

Power ............................................. 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 11 watts,

internal

Temperature/humidity

Cooling

Rack mount

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

Enclosure dimensions .................. 1.7” H x 17.4” W x 9.5” D

Product weight

Shipping weight ........................... 7 lbs (4 kg)

DIM weight

Vibration ........................................ ISTA 1A in carton

Listings............................................

Compliances ................................... CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, AS/NZS, ICES,

MTBF

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

™

)

........................................... Convection, vented, vents on top and side

.................................... Yes, with included brackets

.............................. 3.9 lbs (1.8 kg)

USA/Canada

International ....................... 8 lbs (4 kg)

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

All nominal levels are at ±10%.

Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

................ 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

panels

(1U high, full rack wide)

4.3 cm H x 44.2 cm W x 24.1 cm D (Depth excludes connectors.)

..................... 7 lbs (4 kg)

(International Safe Transit Association)

UL, CUL

FDA Class 1

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Part Numbers

FOX 500 DA6 part numbers

The FOX 500 DA6 is available in a singlemode (SM) and a multimode (MM) model:

FOX 500 Models Part number

FOX 500 DA6 SM 60-863-02

FOX 500 DA6 MM 60-863-01

Included parts

These items are included in each order for a FOX 500 DA6:

Included parts Part number

IEC power cord

Tweeker (small screwdriver)

User’s manual

Extron Software Products CD (FOX 500 Control Program)

Captive screw 5-pole connectors (qty. 6) 10-703-12

(1) 10' LC-LC duplex patch cables (SM or MM, depending on the model)

Compatible equipment

The FOX 500 DA6 is compatible with a variety of Extron ﬁber optic receivers and matrix switchers, as shown below:

FOX 500 (RGB Video) receivers Part number

FOX 500 Rx SM 60-746-22

FOX 500 Rx MM 60-746-21

FOX 500 DVI models Part number

FOX 500 DVI Rx SM 60-859-22

FOX 500 DVI Rx MM 60-859-21

Fiber Matrix 6400 matrix switcher Part number

Multimode I/O card 60-879-01

Optional accessory

Accessories Part number

9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable

Cables

Accessories Part number

VGA M-M MD, 3' to 100' (0.9 m to 30.4 m) (molded)

VGA M-M BK, 3' to 100' (0.9 m to 30.4 m) (backshell)

VGAP M-M MD, 3' to 25' (0.9 m to 7.6 m) (molded)

VGAP M-M BK, 35' to 100' (10.6 m to 30.4 m) (backshell)

VGA-A M-M MD (with audio), 3' to 50' (0.9 m to 15.2 m) (molded)

VGA-A M-M BK (with audio), 3' to 50' (0.9 m to 15.2 m) (backshell)

MHR-5 BNC mini high resolution male to male, 3' to 100' (0.9 m to 30.4 m)

MHR-5P BNC mini high resolution plenum male to male, 3' to 100' (0.9 m to 30.4 m)

M59-5 BNC mini 59 ﬂex male to male, 3' to 100' (0.9 m to 30.4 m)

RG6-5 BNC super high resolution male to male, 3' to 100' (0.9 m to 30.4 m)

70-335-01

26-238-nn

26-439-nn

26-490-nn

26-260-nn

26-378-nn

26-499-nn

26-369-nn

Fiber Matrix 6400 matrix switcher Part number

Fiber Matrix 6400 BME 60-878-01

Singlemode I/O card 60-879-02

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

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About this Manual

About the FOX 500 DA6

Features

Mounting the Unit

Tabletop placement

Rack mounting

UL requirements

Mounting instructions

Furniture mounting the DA

Connections

Rear panel serial ports connection

Alarm outputs connection

Front Panel Indicators

System Operation

Rear Panel Remote RS-232 Ports

Simple Instruction Set Control

Host-to-interface communications

Unit-initiated messages

Front panel operations

Error responses

Timeout

Using the command/response table

Windows®-based Program Control

Installing the software

Starting the program

Status area

Mute area

Memory Preset area

Video Adjustment area

Audio Adjustment area

Audio Output Level area

Firmware upgrade

Part Numbers

FOX 500 DA6 part numbers

Included parts

Compatible equipment

Cables