Extron electronics FOX 500 Tx, FOX 500 Rx User Manual

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User’s Manual

High Resolution Fiber Optic Transmitters and Receivers

68-1308-01 Rev. A

01 07

FOX 500 Tx / Rx

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Precautions

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Caution

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instructions before using the equipment.

Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future

reference.

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equipment or in the user information.

Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not

recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source

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

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

cords from the rear of the equipment, 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.

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Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de

sécurité et d’exploitation avant d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité 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.

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.

Safety Instructions • English

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

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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.

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.

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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

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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.

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.

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.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

FCC Class A Notice

Note: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Note: These units was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices and between the transmitter and receiver. Shielded cables must be used with the units to ensure compliance.

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.

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FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide — FOX 500 Tx/Rx

QS-1

Install, connect, and operate the FOX 500 Tx/Rx as follows:

Step 1

Turn all of the equipment off or disconnect it from the power source. If desired, mount the FOX 500 units in a rack or furniture, or place them on desktops.

Step 2

Connect a VGA to UXGA source to the transmitter: 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 transmitter's Buffered Loop-Through 15-pin HD connector.

Step 4

Connect a balanced or unbalanced, stereo or mono audio input to the transmitter:

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 FOX 500 to pass serial signals, such as for serial control of a projector, connect the master device to the transmitter and the slave device to the receiver via three poles of the RS-232 Over Fiber captive screw connector on both units.

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

you must install ﬁber cable Optical 2. See Step 8.

Step 6

For serial control of the transmitter 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.

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

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FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide — FOX 500 Tx/Rx cont’d

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FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Table of Contents

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

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

About the FOX 500 Tx/Rx .......................................................1-2

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

Chapter Two • Installation ...................................................... 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 ............................................................... 2-4

Through-desk mounting ........................................................ 2-5

Connections ................................................................................. 2-6

Transmitter rear panel connections ...................................... 2-6

Receiver rear panel connections ......................................... 2-10

Rear panel serial ports connection ......................................2-14

Alarm outputs connection ...................................................2-15

Front panel Conﬁguration ports .........................................2-15

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

Front Panel Controls and Indicators .................................... 3-2

Front Panel Operations ............................................................ 3-3

Power-on indications ............................................................. 3-3

Menu system overview ......................................................... 3-4

Picture Control menu .............................................................3-5

Output Conﬁguration menu ..................................................3-6

Audio Conﬁguration menu ....................................................3-7

Memory Presets menu ...........................................................3-8

Advanced Conﬁguration menu .............................................3-9

Exit menu ..............................................................................3-11

System reset ......................................................................... 3-11

Front panel security lockout (executive mode) ................. 3-12

Step 7

For remote monitoring of the status of the optical links, connect a locally constructed or obtained device to the two Alarm poles of the units' RS-232/Alarm 5-pole captive screw connectors. The two poles are shorted together when no light is detected.

The transmitter's Alarm port reports the status of

the Optical 2 light link. The receiver's Alarm port reports the status of the Optical 1 light link.

Step 8

Connect the Optical 1 (required) and Optical 2 (optional) ﬁber cables between the transmitter and receiver.

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 receiver to the transmitter and passed responses from the controlled device (such as a projector) to the controlling device.

Step 9

Connect 1 or 2 RGBHV, RGBS, or RGsB displays to the receiver: to the RGB Output 15-pin HD connector and/or to the RGB Outputs BNC connectors. See the drawing at right.

Step 10

Using the menu system, select the Alt. Pixels test pattern (see chapter 3, "Operation"). Set your display's total pixel and phase for the best picture.

Step 11

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

Connect the sleeve to ground

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

circuits.

REMOTE

RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

RGBHV

G B

RGBS

RGsB

R G B

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

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FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Table of Contents

Table of Contents, cont'd

FOX 500 Tx/Rx

Chapter One

Introduction

About this Manual

About the FOX 500 Tx/Rx

Features

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

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

Rear Panel Remote RS-232 Ports .......................................... 4-2

Front Panel Conﬁguration Port ............................................. 4-3

Simple Instruction Set Control .............................................. 4-3

Host-to-interface communications .......................................4-3

Symbol deﬁnitions .................................................................4-3

Unit-initiated messages ......................................................... 4-4

Error responses ...................................................................... 4-6

Timeout ................................................................................... 4-6

Using the command/response table ..................................... 4-6

Windows®-Based Program Control .................................... 4-16

Installing the software .......................................................4-16

Starting the program ........................................................... 4-16

Status area ............................................................................4-18

Memory Preset area .............................................................4-18

Mute area ..............................................................................4-19

Video Adjustment area ........................................................4-19

Output Conﬁguration area ..................................................4-20

Advanced Conﬁguration area .............................................4-20

Audio Adjustment area ........................................................4-21

Audio Output Level area ......................................................4-22

Firmware upgrade ...............................................................4-23

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

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

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

FOX 500 part numbers ...........................................................A-6

Included parts .........................................................................A-7

Optional accessories ..............................................................A-7

Cables ......................................................................................A-8

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FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Introduction

Introduction

FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Introduction

1-31-2

The FOX 500 Tx/Rx units output continuous

invisible light, which may be harmful and dangerous to the eyes; use with caution.

•

Do not look into the rear panel ﬁber optic

cable connectors or into the ﬁber optic cables themselves.

•

Plug the attached dust caps into the optical

transceivers when the ﬁber optic cable is unplugged.

About this Manual

This manual contains information about the following two Extron FOX 500 Tx/Rx ﬁber optic transmitter and receiver set products:

• FOX 500 MM Tx/Rx, a multimode (long distance up to 150 m [450']) transmitter/receiver pair

• FOX 500 SM Tx/Rx, a singlemode (very long distance up to 30 km [18.75 miles]) transmitter/receiver pair

The two products are physically and functionally identical,

with the exception of the effective range of transmission. In this manual, the term "FOX 500" refers to either product.

About the FOX 500 Tx/Rx

The Extron FOX 500 Tx/Rx (ﬁgure 1-1) are two models of ultra-high performance RGB video, audio, and RS-232 serial communications ﬁber optic transmitter/receiver pairs.

The transmitter inputs VGA - UXGA RGB video, audio, and one-way (transmitter-to-receiver) RS-232 communications (for applications such as projector control); converts them to a proprietary signal; and outputs the signal on a single ﬁber optic cable to the receiver. Optional return (receiver-to-transmitter) serial RS-232 communications, such as projector responses, require a second ﬁber optic cable. The transmitter also buffers the RGB input and loops it through on a 15-pin HD connector for use by a local monitor.

Extron SI 26X

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50/60 Hz

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RGB INPU

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RS-232 CONTR

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RS-232

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RS-232

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Extron FOX 500 Tx

Fiber Optic Transmitter

Extron FOX 500 Rx

Fiber Optic Receiver

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OUTPUTS 4/8 Ohms

PUTS

REMO

10V V

OL/MUTE

A 122

Audio Output

RS-232

Up to 30 km (18.75 miles) singlemode fiber SM Model

Optional Second Link for Box to Box Communcations

Audio

Display

Projector

Extron MPA 122

Mini Power Amplifier

Local Monitor

RS-232 FOX 500 Control

RS-232 Projector Control

Figure 1-1 — Typical FOX 500 Tx/Rx application

The receiver converts the proprietary signal(s) back to video, audio, and serial RS-232 communication, and outputs it locally. If RS-232 return communications are implemented (a second ﬁber optic cable is installed), the receiver outputs a proprietary serial communication signal to the transmitter on the second ﬁber optic cable. For video resolutions up to 1600 x 1200, the receiver's video output is a perfect, pixel-by-pixel recreation of the video signal input to the transmitter.

The transmitter and receiver have image and audio adjustments. Both units have image, audio, and ﬁber light status and lostlight alarm indicators. The transmitter can handle an RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs input signal. The receiver can output RGBHV, RGBS, or RGsB, as selected by the user.

The receiver has built-in alternating pixels, Color Bars, and grayscale test patterns to assist in setting up the display equipment.

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FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Introduction

Introduction, cont’d

1-4

FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Introduction

1-5

The FOX 500 transmitter and receiver are both rack mountable and have internal switching power supplies for worldwide power compatibility.

Features

Ultra high performance — Offers perfect, pixel-by-pixel

RGBHV video transmission, up to 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz. Higher resolutions can be transmitted, but with some loss of video quality.

Video input — The transmitter inputs RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or

RsGsBs on BNC connectors or a 15-pin HD connector.

Analog loop-through on transmitter — The transmitter has

an analog loop-through, on a 15-pin HD connector that allows connection of a local monitor.

Video output — The receiver outputs RGBHV, RGBS, or RGsB

(user-selectable) on BNC connectors and a 15-pin HD connector.

Audio input — Balanced or unbalanced stereo audio is input to

the transmitter 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 front panel or the RS-232 link.

Audio output — Balanced or unbalanced stereo audio is output

from the receiver on a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminal and a 3.5 mm mini jack.

Links monitoring — Both units' front panels have indicators

for monitoring image and audio transmission and both ﬁber optic links.

Loss-of-light alarms — Both units' rear panels have 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 transmitter and

receiver both use Extron’s SIS for easy remote control operation.

Audio level — The audio output can be set to either the

consumer level (-10 dBV) or professional level (+4 dBu) from the front panel or under RS-232 control.

Upgradable ﬁrmware — The ﬁrmware that controls each 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.

Rack mounting — Both units are rack mountable in any

conventional 19" wide rack, using Extron's full size rack shelf.

Front panel security lockout (Executive mode) on receiver —

If a receiver is installed in an open area, where operation by unauthorized personnel may be a problem, a security lockout feature can be implemented. When the front panel is locked, an SIS command is required to unlock the unit before it can be operated from the front panel.

(The transmitter has no front panel controls.)

Power — Each unit's 100 VAC to 240 VAC, autoswitchable,

internal power supply provides worldwide power compatibility.

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Mounting the Unit

Installation and service must be performed by

authorized personnel only.

Either 1U high, half-rack width unit can be placed on a tabletop, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under or through a desk or other furniture.

Tabletop placement

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

Rack mounting

UL requirements

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements pertain to the installation of the FOX 500 transmitter or receiver 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 maximum ambient temperature (Tma) speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

2. 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

For optional rack mounting, mount either unit on either of the following rack shelves:

• RSU 129 9" 1U universal rack shelf kit (part #60-190-01) (ﬁgure 2-1)

• RSB 129 9" 1U basic rack shelf (part #60-604-01)

1. If installed, remove the feet from the bottom of the unit.

2. Mount the unit on either the left or right side of the shelf,

using two 4-40 x 3/16" screws in opposite (diagonal) corners to secure the unit to the shelf.

3. Install a false faceplate or another to the rack shelf.

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

with those of the rack.

5. Secure the shelf to the rack using the supplied machine

screws.

Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners.

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

NOTE:

Using screws longer than 3/16” will damage the unit and void the warranty.

1U Universal Rack Shelf

Front false faceplate uses 2 screws.

1/2 Rack Width Front False Faceplate

Figure 2-1 — Mounting the unit on a standard rack shelf

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Furniture mounting

Mount either unit under a desk or podium using the optional Extron MBU 125 under desk mounting kit (part #70-077-01) as follows:

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

2. Afﬁx the mounting brackets to the unit with the machine screws provided (ﬁgure 2-2).

Figure 2-2 — Under-desk mounting the unit

3. Hold the unit with the brackets attached against the underside of the table or other furniture. Mark the location of the screw holes of the bracket on the mounting surface.

4. Drill four pilot holes, each 3/32" (2 mm) in diameter by 1/4" deep (6.3 mm) deep in the mounting surface at the marked screw locations.

5. Insert #8 wood screws into the four pilot holes. Tighten each screw into the mounting surface until just less than 1/4" (6.3 mm) of the screw head protrudes.

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

7. Slide the unit slightly in or out, then tighten all four screws to secure the unit in place (ﬁgure 2-2).

Through-desk mounting

Mount the unit through a desk or podium using the optional Extron MBD 129 through desk mounting kit (part #70-077-02) as follows:

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

2. Secure the brackets to the unit with the provided machine screws (ﬁgure 2-3). Leave the screws slightly loose.

Figure 2-3 — Through-desk mounting the unit

3. Hold the unit and brackets on the underside of the surface to which you are mounting the device and mark the four screw holes and the table material to be removed.

4. Remove the table material. Test the ﬁt by inserting the front of the device through the hole. If necessary, use a rasp or coarse ﬁle to enlarge the hole.

5. Drill four pilot holes, each 3/32" (2 mm) in diameter by 1/4" deep (6.3 mm) deep , as marked on the template.

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

7. Slide the device in or out until it is in the desired position. Tighten the screws installed in step 2.

If the screws are inaccessible to a screwdriver:

a. Mark the location of the brackets relative to the screws.

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b. Remove the transmitter or receiver from inside the

furniture.

c. Tighten the screws.

d. Replace the unit inside the surface (step 6).

Connections

Transmitter rear panel connections

All connectors except the Conﬁguration port are on the rear panel (ﬁgure 2-4).

FOX 500 Tx

100-240V 0.3A

50/60 Hz

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

OPTICAL

1 2*

OPTIONAL FOR

RETURN DATA

LINK

Tx Rx 1 2

RGB

78 546

1 3

Figure 2-4 — FOX 500 Tx transmitter’s connectors

RGB Input connectors —

Connect an input

to only the BNC connectors or the 15-pin HD connector, not both.

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

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.

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 2-5 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.

L R

Unbalanced Stereo Input

Balanced Stereo Input

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Ring

Do not tin the wires!

Figure 2-5 — 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 2-6 to identify the tip, ring, and sleeve when you

are making connections for the transmitter 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 diagrams, ﬁgure 2-5 and ﬁgure 2-8.

Tip (+)

Sleeve ( )

Ring (-)

Tip (+)

RCA Connector

3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector

(balanced)

Figure 2-6 — Typical audio connectors

RGBHV

G B

H/HV V

RGBS

RGsB, RsGsBs

R G B

H/HV V

R G B

H/HV V

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The input's audio level can be individually set via the front panel or RS-232 control. See chapter 3, "Operation", and chapter 4, "Remote Control".

RS-232 Over Fiber port — If you want the

FOX 500 to pass serial command signals to the receiver, for serial control of a projector for example, connect the host device to the transmitter via three poles of this 5-pole captive screw connector. See "Rear panel serial ports connections" on page 2-14 to wire this connector.

If you connect only one ﬁber optic cable (item

on the next page), you will not receive reports from the controlled device. 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 — For serial control of the transmitter,

connect a host device, such as a computer, touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA, to the transmitter via three poles of this 5-pole captive screw connector. See "Rear panel serial ports

connections" on page 2-14 to wire this connector.

See chapter 4, "Remote Control", for deﬁnitions of the SIS commands (serial commands to control the transmitter via this connector).

Alarm outputs port — For remote monitoring

of the status of ﬁber optic link 2, connect a locally-constructed or furnished device to the transmitter via two poles of this 5-pole captive screw connector. When the transmitter does not detect a light link on ﬁber cable Optical 2 (optional), pin 1 and pin 2 of this port are shorted together.

Fiber optic connectors and LEDs —

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.

Ensure that you use the proper ﬁber cable for your

transmitter/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 will not receive RS-232 reports from the controlled device, and there will be reduced front panel, Windows-based control program, and RS-232 command functionality on the RX unit. To receive responses from the controlled device and for full functionality, you will need to install both ﬁber optic cables.

Optical 1 — For all one-way video, audio, and serial communications from the transmitter 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 FOX 500 Rx receiver (item

in "Receiver rear

panel connections").

Optical 2 — For all one-way serial communications from the receiver to the transmitter, 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 FOX 500 Rx receiver (item

in "Receiver rear

panel connections").

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

AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into

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

OPTICAL

1 2*

OPTIONAL FOR

RETURN DATA

LINK

OPTICAL

2* 1

OPTIONAL FOR RETURN DATA

LINK

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx NA

REMOTE

RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

REMOTE

RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

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Audio Outputs connectors —

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

5-pole captive screw connector — This 5-pole, 3.5 mm captive

screw connector outputs the transmitted unampliﬁed, line level audio. Connect audio devices, such as an audio ampliﬁer or powered speakers.

See ﬁgure 2-8 to properly wire a captive screw output connector. Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector.

Ring

Sleeve(s)

Tip

Ring

Sleeve(s)

Tip

Unbalanced Stereo Output Balanced Stereo Output

NO GROUND HERE.

L R

Do not tin the wires!

Figure 2-8 — Captive screw connector wiring for stereo audio output

Connect the sleeve to ground (Gnd). Connecting

the sleeve to a negative (-) terminal will damage the audio output circuits.

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 volume level for the output can be set to either the consumer level (-10 dBV) or the professional level (-4 dBu) via the front panel or Ethernet or RS-232 control. See chapter 3, "Operation", and chapter 4, "Remote Control", for details.

Receiver rear panel connections

All connectors except the Conﬁguration port are on the rear panel (ﬁgure 2-7).

FOX 500 Rx

AUDIO OUTPUTS

RGB OUTPUTS

R G B

H V

L R

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx NA

REMOTE RS-232

ALARM

OPTICAL

2* 1

OPTIONAL FOR RETURN DATA

LINK

Tx Rx 1 2

100-240V 0.3A

50/60 Hz

RGB

1415 121113

9 10

Figure 2-7 — FOX 500 Rx receiver’s connectors

RGB Outputs connectors —

BNC connectors — Connect

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

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

You can set the

receiver to output the desired video format, RGBHV, RGBS, or RGsB. RGBHV is the default. See "Format submenu" in "Output Conﬁguration menu" in chapter 3, "Operation".

RGBHV

G B

RGBS

RGsB

R G

R G B

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RS-232 Over Fiber port — If you want the

If you connect only one ﬁber optic cable (item

below), you will not receive reports from the controlled device. To receive responses from the controlled device, you will need to 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 — For serial control of the receiver,

connect a host device, such as a computer, touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA, to the transmitter via three poles of this 5-pole captive screw connector. See "Rear panel serial ports

connections" on page 2-14 to wire this connector.

See chapter 4, Remote Control, for deﬁnitions of the SIS commands (serial commands to control the transmitter via this connector).

Alarm outputs port — For remote monitoring of

the status of ﬁber optic link 1, connect a locallyconstructed or furnished device to the receiver via two poles of this 5-pole captive screw connector. When the receiver does not detect a light link on ﬁber cable Optical 1, pin 1 and pin 2 of this port are shorted together.

Fiber optic connectors and LEDs —

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.

Ensure that you use the proper ﬁber cable for your

transmitter/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,

Optical 1 — For all one-way video, audio, and serial communications from the transmitter 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 FOX 500 Tx transmitter (item

in "Transmitter rear panel

connections").

Optical 2 — For all one-way serial communications from the receiver to the transmitter, 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 FOX 500 Tx transmitter (item

in "Transmitter rear panel

connections").

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

AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord

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

REMOTE

RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

OPTICAL

1 2*

OPTIONAL FOR

RETURN DATA

LINK

OPTICAL

2* 1

OPTIONAL FOR RETURN DATA

LINK

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx NA

REMOTE

RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

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Rear panel serial ports connection

Do not tin the wires!

Controlling

Device

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, only cross the Tx and

Rx lines once between the source and the target.

Figure 2-9 — RS-232 connectors

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

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

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.

Alarm outputs connection

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!

Figure 2-10 — 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 ports

FOX 500 Tx

HIGH RESOLUTION FIBER OPTIC RECEIVER

RGB

AUDIO

LINK 1

CONFIG

LINK 2 (OPTIONAL)

FOX 500 Rx

HIGH RESOLUTION FIBER OPTIC RECEIVER

RGB

AUDIO

LINK 1

CONFIG

ADJUST

LINK 2 (OPTIONAL)

Figure 2-11 — FOX 500 Tx/Rx front panels

These ports are for remote control of the transmitter or

receiver, not for the over ﬁber RS-232 link.

Conﬁguration port — These 2.5 mm mini stereo jacks serve

the same serial communications function as the rear panel Remote RS-232 ports, but are easier to access than the rear ports after the units have been installed and cabled. The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part #70-335-01 (ﬁgure 2-12), can be used for this connection.

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Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Front Panel Operations

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

Figure 2-12 — Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 cable

These 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.

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

• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit • no ﬂow control

The maximum distances from the transmitter or receiver

to the controlling device can vary up to 200 feet (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 feet (15 m) are typically not a problem. In some cases, the unit may be capable of serial communications via RS-232 up to 250 feet (76 m) away.

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3-3

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

FOX 500 Rx

HIGH RESOLUTION FIBER OPTIC RECEIVER

RGB

AUDIO

LINK 1

CONFIG

ADJUST

LINK 2 (OPTIONAL)

FOX 500 Tx

HIGH RESOLUTION FIBER OPTIC TRANSMITTER

RGB

AUDIO

LINK 1

CONFIG

LINK 2 (OPTIONAL)

FOX 500 Rx

HIGH RESOLUTION FIBER OPTIC RECEIVER

RGB

AUDIO

LINK 1

CONFIG

ADJUST

LINK 2 (OPTIONAL)

1 32 4 5

FOX 500 Rx

Figure 3-1 — FOX 500

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 will not receive RS-232 reports from the controlled device, and there will be reduced front panel functionality. To receive responses from the controlled device and for full functionality, you will need to install both ﬁber optic cables.

Power LED — This LED lights to indicate the power is

applied to the unit.

Signal monitoring LEDs —

RGB LEDs — This LED lights on both units when the

transmitter 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)

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Audio LEDs — This LED lights on both units when the transmitter 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 LEDs — This LED lights on the receiver when the receiver detects light on the ﬁber optic cable Optical 1.

This LED lights on the transmitter when the receiver detects light on the ﬁber optic cable Optical 1 and the ﬁber optic cable Optical 2 is installed.

Link 2 LEDs — This LED lights on the transmitter when the transmitter detects light on the ﬁber optic cable Optical 2.

This LED lights on the receiver when the transmitter detects light on the ﬁber optic cable Optical 2 and the ﬁber optic cable Optical 1 is installed.

Status display — The 12-column by 2-line LCD displays

conﬁguration menus and status information. See "Front Panel Operations" in this chapter for details.

Menu button — The Menu button enters and moves through

the main menu system in the FOX 500 Rx receiver. See "Front Panel Operations" in this chapter for details.

Next button — The Next button steps through the submenus

in the FOX 500 receiver menu system. See "Front Panel Operations" in this chapter for details.

Adjust [ (horizontal) and Adjust { (vertical) knobs — The

Adjust [ and Adjust { knobs change settings when used in conjunction with the menu system. Rotate these knobs to scroll through the selection options and make adjustments.

Front Panel Operations

The following paragraphs detail the power-up process and then describe input selection, preset selection, Auto-Imaging, and then details the menu system, the picture adjustments, and selection of executive mode.

Power-on indications

Power is automatically applied when the power cord is connected to an AC source. When AC power is applied, both units perform self-tests. When the self-test completes satisfactorily, both units' signal monitoring LEDs (item b on

ﬁgure 3-1) light as appropriate for the connections.

The receiver's LCD displays the input vertical and horizontal rates (or No Input).

FO X 500 MM

nn . nk nnH z

- o r -

FO X 500 SM

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Menu system overview

Figure 3-2 shows a ﬂowchart of the main menus in the menu system.

Power

30 sec.

PI CTU RE

CO NTR OL

30 sec.

OU TPU T CO NFI G

30 sec.

ME MOR Y PR ESE TS

30 sec.

AU DI O

CO NFI G

AD VAN CED

CO NFI G

EX IT MEN U

PR ESS NE X T

FO X 500

nn . nk nnH z

Figure 3-2 — Menu system ﬂowchart

Menu button — Press the Menu button to activate the menu

system and to scroll through the ﬁve main menus.

Next button — Press the Next button to move between the

submenus of a selected main menu, to activate one for viewing or conﬁguration, and to save a selection.

Adjust [ and Adjust { knobs — When in a submenu, rotate

the Adjust [ knob and Adjust { knob to scroll through the submenu options and select a setting. Refer to the ﬂowcharts in this chapter and to speciﬁc sections for explanations on knob adjustments.

If you press the Menu button while a main menu is active,

the next main menu becomes active. If you press the Menu button while a submenu is active, the LCD backs up to display that submenu’s main menu.

To return to the default screens, let the receiver remain idle

for 30 seconds until the selected screen times out, or press the Menu button until the Exit Menu appears, then press the Next button.

From any menu or submenu, after 30 seconds of inactivity,

the receiver saves all adjustment settings and times out to the default (FOX 500) LCD display.

Picture Control menu

Figure 3-3 is a ﬂowchart that shows an overview of the Picture Control menu, its submenus, and the available settings.

The Horizontal Start and Total Pixels/Pixel Phase

submenus are only available when both ﬁber cables are installed between the transmitter and receiver.

AD VAN C ED

CO N FI G

30 sec.

000 to 255

0000 to xxxx

000 to 255

PI C TU R E

CO N TR O L

30 sec. 30 sec.

0000 to xxxx

000 to xxxx

* This submenu is only

available when both fiber cables are installed between the transmitter and receiver.

OU TPU T

CO NFI G

AU DI O

CO NFI G

ME MOR Y

PR ESE TS

EX IT MEN U

PR ESS NE XT

FO X 500

nn . nk nnH z

H POS V 12 8 12 8

HO RZ STAR T

00 00

Tt Pi x P has e 00 00 0 00

Figure 3-3 — Picture Control menu ﬂowchart

Position submenu

The position submenu allows you to shift the receiver's output image horizontally and vertically on the display. Rotate the Adjust [ knob to shift the image horizontally. Rotate the Adjust { knob to shift the image vertically.

Horizontal Start submenu

The Horizontal Start submenu deﬁnes the horizontal position of the ﬁrst active pixel in the active area or the receiver's output. Rotate either Adjust knob while in this submenu to set the start variable.

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Output Conﬁguration menu

Figure 3-4 is a ﬂowchart that shows an overview of the Output Conﬁguration menu, its submenus, and the available settings.

AD VAN C ED

CO N FI G

30 sec.

• RGBHV

• RGsB

OU TPU T

CO NFI G

30 sec.

FO RMAT

RG BHV

30 sec.

SY NC

FLW> F ORC E

PI CTU RE

CO NTR OL

AU DI O

CO NFI G

ME MOR Y

PR ESE TS

EX IT MEN U

PR ESS NE XT

FO X 500

nn . nk nnH z

Figure 3-4 — Output Conﬁguration menu ﬂowchart

Format submenu

Rotate either Adjust while in the Format submenu to select the desired video output format (RGBHV or RGsB).

Sync submenu

The display or projector may require a negative sync signal. Rotate either Adjust knob to select FLW (Follow) (the output video sync follows the input sync) or Force (sync is forced negative).

Audio Conﬁguration menu

Figure 3-5 is a ﬂowchart that shows an overview of the Audio Conﬁguration menu, its submenus, and the available settings.

The Gain submenu is only available when both ﬁber cables

are installed between the transmitter and receiver.

AD VAN C ED

CO N FI G

30 sec.

-18.0 dB to +10.0 dB

AU DI O

CO NFI G

30 sec. 30 sec.

OU TPU T LV L

CO NS> P RO

MU TE

OF F

OU TPU T

CO NFI G

PI CTU RE

CO NTR OL

ME MOR Y

PR ESE TS

EX IT MEN U

PR ESS NE XT

FO X 500

nn . nk nnH z

* This submenu is only

available when both fiber cables are installed between the transmitter and receiver.

GA IN

00 .0 dB

Figure 3-5 — Audio Conﬁguration menu ﬂowchart

Gain submenu

Rotate either Adjust knob while in the Gain submenu to select the input audio gain or attenuation value, from -18 dB to +10 dB in 1.0 dB increments. The default is a 0 dB audio level.

Mute submenu

Rotate either Adjust knob while in the Mute submenu while in the Mute submenu to select or deselect the audio output mute function.

Output Level submenu

Rotate either Adjust knob while in the Output Level submenu to set the audio level for the output. The available levels are CONS (consumer) level (–10 dBV) and PRO (professional) (+4 dBu).

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Memory Presets menu

Figure 3-6 is a ﬂowchart that shows an overview of the Memory Presets menu, its submenus, and the available settings.

AD VAN CED

CO NFI G

30 sec.

AU DI O

CO NFI G

ME MOR Y

PR ESE TS

30 sec.

RE CAL L

<NA>

30 sec.

CL R P RES ETS

<NO>

YE S

SAV E

<NA>

OU TPU T

CO NFI G

PI CTU RE

CO NTR OL

AU DI O

CO NFI G

EX IT MEN U

PR ESS NE XT

Select N/A or a preset number.

Preset number: 01 to 30.

Select N/A or a preset number.

Preset number: 01 to 30.

FO X 500

nn . nk nnH z

Figure 3-6 — Memory Presets menu ﬂowchart

Memory presets, which are saved values of the horizontal and vertical position and sizing information are saved in nonvolatile memory. When the FOX 500 is powered down and later powered back up, the settings are available for selection using the Save submenu (see below). Saving the settings to a preset overwrites the settings previously written to that preset.

Recall submenu

Rotate the Adjust [ knob while in the Recall submenu to select (< >) either the displayed preset number (01 through 30) or N/A (NA) for no preset. Press the Next button to recall the current settings to the displayed preset. Select N/A and press the Next button to exit the submenu without recalling the settings.

Save submenu

Rotate the Adjust [ knob while in the Save submenu to select (< >) either the displayed preset number (01 through 30) or N/A (NA) for no preset. Press the Next button to save the current settings. Select N/A and press the Next button to exit the submenu without saving the settings.

Clear Presets submenu

Rotate either Adjust knob to select (< >) Yes and press the Next button to erase all presets. Select No and press Next to exit the submenu without clearing the presets.

Advanced Conﬁguration menu

Figure 3-7 is a ﬂowchart that shows an overview of the Advanced Conﬁguration menu, its submenus, and the available settings.

AU DI O

CO NFI G

30 sec.

AD VAN CED

CO NFI G

30 sec.

AUTO M EM ORY

OF F> O N

30 sec.

PATTER N

NO NE

AU TO I MAG E

TR IGG ER

OU TPU T

CO NFI G

PI CTU RE

CO NTR OL

EX IT MEN U

PR ESS NE XT

• None

• Color Bars

• Grayscale

• Alt. Pixels

ME MOR Y

PR ESE TS

FO X 500

nn . nk nnH z

Figure 3-7 — Advanced Conﬁguration menu ﬂowchart

Auto Memory submenu

The auto memory function automatically saves the horizontal and vertical position, horizontal start, total pixels, and pixel phase settings for different input resolutions. When on, auto memory applies the settings based on the sensed input resolution.

Rotate either Adjust knob while in the Auto Memory submenu to select (< >) either on or off for the auto image function. Press the Next button to save the current settings.

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Auto Image Trigger submenu

The auto image function adjusts the output settings for the best image, based on the sensed input resolution.

Rotate either adjust knob to trigger the auto image function.

If no video input is connected, the submenu display reads

Auto Image N/A and no function is available from this screen.

Pattern submenu

The receiver can output any of three test patterns that help you adjust the display's color, focus, and grayscale. Rotate either Adjust knob while in the Pattern submenu to select among the Color Bars, grayscale, and alternating pixels test patterns.

You must have a video input connected and ﬁber cable

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

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

The size of the test pattern depends on the size of the active input signal. Any picture adjustments made on the input affect the test patterns as well.

Exit menu

From the Exit menu (ﬁgure 3-8), press the Next button to return to the default display cycle, or press the Menu button to return to the Picture Control menu.

AU DI O

CO NFI G

30 sec.

EX IT MEN U

PR ESS NE XT

OU TPU T

CO NFI G

PI CTU RE

CO NTR OL

AD VAN CED

CO NFI G

ME MOR Y

PR ESE TS

FO X 500

nn . nk nnH z

Figure 3-8 — Exit menu ﬂowchart

System reset

To reset the FOX 500 to the factory default settings, press and hold the Menu button while applying power. After about 3 seconds, the LCD displays System Reset message. Release the Menu button.

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Remote Control

Rear Panel Remote RS-232 Ports

Front Panel Conﬁguration Port

Simple Instruction Set Control

Windows®-Based Program Control

Front panel security lockout (executive mode)

The front panel security lockout limits the operation of the receiver from the front panel. When the receiver is locked, the Menu and Next buttons are disabled.

To toggle the lock on and off, press and hold the Menu button and the Next button for approximately two seconds (ﬁgure 3-9).

Ex e M ode Di sab led

Ex e M ode

En abl ed

Press and hold the Menu and Next buttons simultaneously to toggle the front panel lock on or off.

2 seconds

Release the

Menu and Next

buttons.

The LCD indicates the front panel lock (enabled or disabled).

Figure 3-9 — Toggle front panel lock on or off

If the user pushes either button when the receiver is locked, the LCD displays Exe Mode Enabled.

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4-3

The transmitter and receiver each 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 transmitter and receiver 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

For each unit,

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 video,

audio, and serial command transmission. But, if you connect only one ﬁber optic cable, you will not receive RS-232 reports from the controlled device, and there will be reduced RS-232 command and Windows control program functionality on the RX unit. To receive responses from the controlled device and for full functionality, you will need to install both ﬁber optic cables.

Rear Panel Remote RS-232 Ports

FunctionPin

TX RX

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!

Figure 4-1 — Remote connector pin assignments

Front Panel Conﬁguration Port

The front panel conﬁguration ports parallel the rear panel

Remote RS-232 ports. If a front panel conﬁguration connection is made on either unit, that unit's rear panel Remote RS-232 port becomes inactive and the front panel Conﬁguration port is active.

The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part #70-335-01 (ﬁgure 4-2) can be used for connection to the Conﬁguration port.

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

Figure 4-2 — Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 cable

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 on page 4-8. The symbols represent variables in the unit-initiated messages and the command/ response table ﬁelds.

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] = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (0x0D 0A)

• = space

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

= Output sync format 0 = RGBHV

1 = RGsB

= Output sync polarity 0 = follow input

1 = force sync to negative

= Horizontal and vertical position

= 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

1 = Color Bars 2 = grayscale 3 = alternating pixels

X1%

= Firmware version v.vv

X1^

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

1 = link or input sensed

X1&

= Mode SM = singlemode

MM = multimode

X1*

= Transmitter or receiver Tx = transmitter

Rx = receiver

Unit-initiated messages

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

- or -

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

Reconﬁg

]

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

Hph

X$]

The unit sends the Hph message whenever the output's horizontal position is shifted.

Vph

X$]

The unit sends the Vph message whenever the output's vertical position is shifted.

Hst

X%]

The unit sends the Hst message whenever the output's horizontal start is shifted.

Tpx

X&]

The unit sends the Tpx message whenever the total pixels variable is changed.

Phs

X^]

The unit sends the Phs message whenever the pixel phase variable is changed.

Syn

X#]

The unit sends the Syn message whenever the output video format is changed.

Pol

X#]

The unit sends the Pol message whenever the output sync polarity setting is changed.

Aud

X1@]

The unit sends the Aud message whenever the input audio level (gain and attenuation) is changed.

Amt

X!]

The unit sends the Amt message whenever audio output is muted or unmuted.

Lvl

X1#]

The unit sends the Lvl message whenever the audio output level is changed.

Spr

X(]

The unit sends the Spr message whenever a preset is saved.

Rpr

X1#]

The unit sends the Rpr message whenever a preset is recalled.

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Zpg

]

The unit sends the Zpg message whenever all presets have been erased.

Img

X!]

The unit sends the Img message (with the X! variable) whenever the auto memory function has been toggled on or off.

Img

]

The unit sends the Img message (with no variable) whenever the auto image function has been triggered.

Tst

X1$]

The unit sends the Tst message whenever a test pattern has been selected or test patterns are turned off.

1Lnk

X1^

•2Lnk

X1^

•RGB

X1^

•Aud

X1^

]

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

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 4-8. 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.

ASCII to HEX Conversion Table

Space

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Command ASCII Command

(host to unit)

Response

(unit to host)

Additional description

Video mute

Mute output 1B

Blk1

]

Blank the video output.

Unmute output 0B

Blk0

]

Output video.

Show video mute status B

X!]

Video ouput mute status is

(0 = unmuted, 1 = muted).

Output sync format

Set output sync format

# Syn

X@]

Set the sync format. 0 = RGBHV, 1 = RGBS, 2 = RGsB.

Show output sync format 6#

X@]

Output sync polarity

Set output to sync negative 7*1#

Pol1

]

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

s for RGsB) is always negative.

Set output sync to follow

the input

7*0#

Pol0

]

Output sync follows the video sync input to the

transmitter.

Show the sync polarity 7#

X#]

Horizontal shift

Set a horizontal position

H Hph

X$]

Set horizontal centering to

Increment position. +H

Hph

X$]

Shift the image one pixel to the right.

Decrement position -H

Hph

X$]

Shift the image one pixel to the left.

Show position H

X$]

Command/response table for SIS commands

Command ASCII Command

(host to unit)

Response

(unit to host)

Additional description

Vertical shift

Set a vertical position

/ Vph

X$]

Set vertical centering to

Increment position +/

Vph

X$]

Shift the image up one line.

Decrement position -/

Vph

X$]

Shift the image down one line.

Show position /

X$]

Horizontal start

When the controlling PC is connected to the receiver, the FOX 500 can perform this command only if the ﬁber 2 cable is connected. The unit

returns the E14 error if ﬁber 2 is not connected.

Set a start position

) Hst

X%]

Set the horizontal location of the ﬁrst active pixel in the

active window.

Example:

128*)

Hst128

]

Set pixel 128 as the ﬁrst active pixel.

Increment start position +)

Hst

X%]

Shift the horizontal start position one pixel to the right.

Decrement start position -)

Hst

X%]

Shift the horizontal start position one pixel to the left.

Show start position )

X%]

Pixel phase

When the controlling PC is connected to the receiver, the FOX 500 can perform this command only if the ﬁber 2 cable is connected. The unit

returns the E14 error if the ﬁber 2 cable is not connected.

Set a pixel phase value

U Phs

X^]

Set the pixel phase value to

Example:

10U

Phs10

]

Set the pixel phase value to 10.

Increment pixel phase +U

Phs

X^]

Increase pixel phase value by 1..

Decrement pixel phase -U

Phs

X^]

Decrease pixel phase value by 1.

Show pixel phase U

X^]

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

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Command ASCII Command

(host to unit)

Response

(unit to host)

Additional description

Total pixels

When the controlling PC is connected to the receiver, the FOX 500 can perform this command only if the ﬁber 2 cable is connected. The unit

returns the E14 error if ﬁber 2 is not connected.

Set a total pixel value

11*

# Tpx

X&]

Set the total pixels to a speciﬁc value.

Example:

11*15# Tpx+15 Set the total pixel value to 15 pixels larger than the actual

resolution.

Increment total pixel value 11*+#

Tpx

X&]

Increase total pixel value by 1 pixel.

Decrement total pixel value 11*-#

Tpx

X&]

Decrease total pixel value by 1 pixel.

Show total pixel value 11#

Tpx

X&]

List sync frequency

View input frequency 1LS

X*]

List the input frequency as

kHz (horizontal) and

Hz (vertical.

Memory presets

Save preset

Spr

X(]

Command code is a comma.

Recall preset

Rpr

X(]

Command code is a period.

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII Command

(host to unit)

Response

(unit to host)

Additional description

Audio input gain and attenuation

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

When the controlling PC is connected to the receiver, the FOX 500 can perform this command only if the ﬁber 2 cable is not connected. The

unit returns the E14 error if ﬁber 2 is not connected.

Set input audio gain to

+ dB value

X1)

G Aud

X1@]

Example:

Aud+02.0

]

Set the input audio gain to +2 dB.

Set input audio attenuation

to - dB value

X1!

g Aud

X1@]

Increment level +G

Aud

X1@]

Increase audio level by 1.0 dB.

Example:

Aud+03

]

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

Decrement level -G

Aud

X1@]

Decrease the audio level by 1.0 dB.

Example:

-G

Aud-09

]

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

Show input gain G

X1@]

Audio output level

Set to consumer level 40*0#

Lvl0

]

Set the transmitter's audio output to the consumer

(–10 dBV) level.

Set to professional level 40*1#

Lvl1

]

Set the transmitter's audio output to the professional

(+4 dBu) level.

Show audio output level 40#

X1#]

0 = consumer, 1 = professional.

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

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Command ASCII Command

(host to unit)

Response

(unit to host)

Additional description

Audio mute

Mute the audio 1Z

Amt1

]

Silence the receiver's audio output.

Unmute the audio 0Z

Amt0

]

The receiver outputs audio.

Auto memory

Disable auto memory 55*0#

Img0

]

Enable auto memory 55*1#

Img1

]

Show auto memory status 55#

X!]

Auto image

Trigger auto image 55*2#

Img

]

Front panel lock (Executive mode)

Lock the front panel 1X

Exe1

]

Unlock the front panel 0X

Exe0

]

Show the panel lock status X

X!]

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII Command

(host to unit)

Response

(unit to host)

Additional description

Test pattern

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

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

Output Color Bars 1J

Tst1

]

Set the receiver to output the Color Bars test pattern.

Output grayscale 2j

Tst2

]

Set the receiver to output the grayscale test pattern.

Output alt. pixels 3J

Tst3

]

Set the receiver to output the alternating pixels test

pattern.

Test pattern off 0J

Tst0

]

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

selected)

Show test pattern status J

X1$]

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Command ASCII Command

(host to unit)

Response

(unit to host)

Additional description

Information requests

Information request I

1Link

X1^

•2Link

X1^

•RGB

X1^

•Aud

X1^

•

X1&

•

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

multi mode), and the device type (Tx or Rx).

The receiver monitors the ﬁber 1 cable. If the PC is connected to the transmitter and ﬁber cable 2 is not installed, for the information request

(I) and Status commands (S) below, the transmitter reports 1Link0 regardless of the status of the ﬁber 1 cable.

Show ﬁrmware version Q

X1%]

Example:

1.23

]

The factory-installed FOX 500 controller ﬁrmware version

is 1.23 (sample value only).

Request part number N

60-746-nn

]

See appendix A for part numbers..

Show link 1 status 1S

X1^]

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

Show link 2 status 2S

X1^]

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

Show input video status 3S

X1^]

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

Show input audio status 4S

X1^]

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

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII Command

(host to unit)

Response

(unit to host)

Additional description

Resets

Reset audio gain and

attenuation

}

Zpa

]

Reset the audio input level at the transmitter to 0 dB and

the audio output level at the receiver to the consumer

(-10 dB) level.

Reset presets

}

Zpg

]

Reset (erase) all memory presets.

System reset

ZXXX

}

Zpx

]

Reset all settings to the factory defaults.

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

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Windows®-Based Program Control

The Extron FOX 500 Control Program, which communicates with the transmitter and receiver pair via either unit's rear panel Remote RS-232 port or front panel Conﬁguration port, provides an easy way to operate the pair.

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 two icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\FOX 500.” The two installed icons are:

• FOX 500 Control Pgm

• Uninstall FOX 500

Starting the program

Start the Extron FOX 500 Control Program as follows:

1. Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > FOX 500 > FOX 500 Control Pgm.

The Communication Setup window appears

(ﬁgure 4-3).

Figure 4-3 — Communication Setup window

2. Select the Com port to which your transmitter or receiver

is connected. Click OK.

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

Figure 4-4 — FOX 500 Control Program window

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 will not receive RS-232 reports from the controlled device, and there will be reduced Windows-based control program functionality on the Rx unit. To receive responses from the controlled device and for full functionality, you will need to install both ﬁber optic cables.

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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 3, "Operation".

• RGB present indicator — This indicator is green when

the transmitter 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 transmitter 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.

The receiver detects the Optical 1 light. It reports the

status to the transmitter via the optional Optical 2 cable.

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

Link 2 indicator — This indicator is green when the

transmitter detects light on the ﬁber optic cable Optical 2.

The transmitter detects the Optical 2 light. It reports the

status to the receiver via the Optical 1 cable.

If you are connected to either of the receiver's serial ports, and the Optical 1 cable is disconnected, the control program's Link 2 indicator will not show green (detected) whether the transmitter detects the link or not.

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.

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 "Memory Presets menu" in chapter 3, "Operation", for more information on presets.

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.

When the video output is muted, the receiver mutes the

red, green, and blue planes, but leaves the sync plane(s) (horizontal and vertical or composite sync) 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 receiver. It reports the changes to the transmitter via the optional Optical 2 cable.

If you are connected to either of the transmitter's serial ports, and the Optical 2 cable is not connected in your system, you can still mute the output in the control program's Mute area, but the program cannot report the position values. The Set video (or audio) mute On or Off message is displayed for approximately 1 second (ﬁgure 4-5).

Figure 4-5 — Alternate Mute area indication

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

When you make changes to the horizontal start, pixel

phase, or total pixels settings, the value is changed in the transmitter.

If you are connected to either of the receiver's serial ports, and the Optical 2 cable is not connected in your system, you cannot change these values using the control program. These slider controls are grayed out (unavailable).

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When you make horizontal or vertical position changes

(shift the image), the setting is changed in the receiver. It reports the shift values to the transmitter via the optional Optical 2 cable.

If you are connected to either of the transmitter's serial ports, and the Optical 2 cable is not connected 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.

Output Conﬁguration area

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

Output Polarity radio buttons — Click either the Follow input sync or Force sync to negative radio button to select the desired video output sync polarity.

When you make output conﬁguration changes, the setting

is changed in the receiver. It reports the changes to the transmitter via the optional Optical 2 cable.

If you are connected to either of the transmitter's serial ports, and the Optical 2 cable is not connected 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. It reports the changes to the transmitter via the optional Optical 2 cable.

If you are connected to either of the transmitter's serial ports, and the Optical 2 cable is not connected 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 4-6) 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 4-6 — 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 3, "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 transmitter.

You must have a video input connected and ﬁber cable

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

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

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.

When you make input gain or attenuation changes, the

setting is changed in the transmitter.

If you are connected to either of the receiver's serial ports, and the Optical 2 cable is not connected in your system, you cannot change the input value from the control program's Audio Adjustment area.

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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.

When you make an audio output level change, the setting

is changed in the receiver. It reports the changes to the transmitter via the optional Optical 2 cable.

If you are connected to either of the transmitter's serial ports, and the Optical 2 cable is not connected 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 4-7). The message is displayed for approximately 1 second.

Figure 4-7 — Alternate Audio Adjustment area indication

Firmware upgrade

Firmware can be upgraded for each unit via either of that unit's serial ports by calling the Extron Firmware Loader utility from the Windows-based control program.

When ﬁrmware upgrades are available, they are unique to

the unit; a transmitter ﬁrmware upgrade for the Tx unit and a receiver upgrade for the Rx unit.

You must connect directly to the unit to be updated.

Upload replacement ﬁrmware as follows:

1. Visit the Extron web site, www.extron.com, click the Download Center tab, and then click the Firmware link (ﬁgure 4-8). 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).

Figure 4-8 — Location of ﬁrmware upgrade ﬁles

2. In the Windows Explorer or other ﬁle browser, double-click the downloaded executable (*.exe) ﬁle(s) to self-extract the ﬁrmware ﬁle(s).

3. Connect a Windows-based computer to the either serial port (rear panel Remote RS-232 or front panel Conﬁguration) of the unit to be updated. See chapter 2, "Installation", for more details.

4. Start the FOX 500 Control Program. See "Starting the program", on page 4-16.

5. Click Tools > Update Firmware. The Extron Firmware Loader appears (ﬁgure 4-9).

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Figure 4-9 — Open window

a. Click Browse. The open ﬁle window appears.

b. Navigate to the folder where you saved the ﬁrmware

upgrade ﬁle. Select the ﬁle. The Firmware Loader returns to the top.

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

Any other ﬁle extension is not a ﬁrmware upgrade for your FOX 500.

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.

6. Cycle the FOX 500 unit's power.

7. If necessary, repeat this entire procedure on the other unit

of the transmitter/receiver pair.

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Appendix A

Reference Information

Speciﬁcations

Part Numbers

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Speciﬁcations

The FOX 500 Tx/Rx consists of a transmitter (FOX 500 Tx)

and a receiver (FOX 500 Rx) with one or two ﬁber optic cables linking the two units.

The analog RGB input signal is digitized pixel by 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.

Optical ﬁber interconnection between transmitter and receiver

Number/type ................................ 1 or 2 ﬁber optic

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.

Connectors ..................................... 2 LC connectors

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

cables with a FOX 500 Tx/Rx SM

0.5 km (0.3 mile) with multimode (MM) cables with a FOX 500 Tx/Rx SM

0.15 km (450') with multimode (MM) cables with a FOX 500 Tx/Rx 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.

Nominal peak wavelength........... 850 nm for FOX 500 Tx/Rx MM,

1310 nm for FOX 500 Tx/Rx SM

Transmission power ...................... -5 dBm, typical

Maximum receiver sensitivity ..... -18 dBm, typical

Optical budget ............................... 13 dB, maximum

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

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

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

RsGsBs loop-through

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

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

Maximum resolution .................... 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz, digitized pixel by

pixel; higher resolutions up to 2048 x 1120,

undersampled

Video input and loop-through — transmitter (FOX 500 Tx)

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

RsGsBs input

1 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB,

RsGsBs loop-through

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

for input

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

Nominal level ................................ 0.7 Vp-p for RGB

Minimum/maximum levels ........ Analog: 0.3V 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

Video output — receiver (FOX 500 Rx)

Number/signal type ..................... 2 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB,

RsGsBs (follows input or can be set by

user)

Connectors ..................................... 1 x 6 female BNC and (1) female 15-pin HD

Nominal level ................................ 0.7 Vp-p for RGB

Minimum/maximum levels ........ 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p

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

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

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

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Sync

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

Output type .................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs

(follows input or can be set by user)

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

Output level ................................... TTL: 5.0 V p-p, unterminated, in HV or S;

or 0.3 V p-p on Gs, terminated

Input impedance ........................... 510 ohms

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

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

be set by user)

Audio

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

1 unbalanced stereo Gain

Range .................................. Adjustable, -18 dB to +24 dB

Default ................................ Unbalanced output: -6 dB;

balanced output: 0 dB

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

Sample size ..................................... 18 bits per channel, 2 channels (L and R)

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

Audio input — transmitter (FOX 500 Tx)

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

1 unbalanced stereo

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

(1) 3.5 mm mini stereo jack

Impedance ...................................... 18k ohms unbalanced, 20k ohms balanced,

DC coupled

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

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

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

Audio output — receiver (FOX 500 Rx)

Number/signal type ..................... 2 buffered outputs: 1 balanced stereo, 1

unbalanced stereo

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

(1) 3.5 mm mini stereo jack

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

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

Maximum level (Hi-Z) ................. >+19 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm) ........... >+15 dBm, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Control/remote

Serial control ports on each unit (transmitter and receiver)

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)

Pass-through ...................... 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) Baud rate and protocol

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

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

Serial control pin conﬁgurations

Captive screw connectors: 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx,

3 = GND

Mini stereo jack: tip = Tx, ring = Rx,

sleeve = GND

Program control ............................. 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, autoswitchable

Temperature/humidity ................ Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) /

10% to 90%, noncondensing

Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) /

10% to 90%, noncondensing

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

#60-190-01 or 60-604-01

Furniture mountable with optional under

desk mounting kit, part #70-077-01

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

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Enclosure dimensions ................... 1.7" H x 8.7" W x 9.5" D

(1U high, half rack wide)

4.3 cm H x 22.1 cm W x 24.1 cm D

(Depth excludes connectors and knobs.)

Product weight .............................. 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) per Tx/Rx pair

Shipping weight ............................ 8 lbs (4 kg) per Tx/Rx pair

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

(International Safe Transit Association)

Listings............................................ UL, CUL

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

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

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

All nominal levels are at ±10%.

Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

Part Numbers

FOX 500 part numbers

The FOX 500 Tx and FOX 500 Rx are a paired set,

sharing a common serial number.

When returning a FOX 500 Tx or FOX 500 Rx to Extron

for service, ensure that the identically serial-numbered paired half is also returned.

The FOX 500 is available in singlemode (SM) and multimode (MM) models, each of which includes a transmitter (Tx) and a receiver (Rx):

FOX 500 Models Part number

FOX 500 Tx/Rx SM 60-746-02

FOX 500 Tx SM 60-746-12

FOX 500 Rx SM 60-746-22

FOX 500 Tx/Rx MM 60-746-01

FOX 500 Tx MM 60-746-11

FOX 500 Rx MM 60-746-21

Included parts

These items are included in each order for a FOX 500 Tx/Rx:

Included parts Part number

IEC power cord

Tweeker (small screwdriver)

User’s guide

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

(2) 10' LC-LC duplex patch cables (SM or MM, depending on the model)

Optional accessories

Accessories Part number

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

70-335-01

RSU 129 9" 1U universal rack shelf kit 60-190-01

RSB 129 9" 1U basic rack shelf 60-604-01

MBU 125 under desk mounting kit 70-077-01

MBD 129 through desk mounting kit 70-077-02

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Cables

Accessories Part number

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

26-238-nn

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

26-238-nn

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

26-439-nn

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

26-439-nn

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

26-490-nn

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

26-490-nn

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

26-260-nn

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

26-378-nn

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

26-499-nn

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

26-369-nn

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