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Fiber Optic Extenders

FOXBOX Tx / Rx VGA FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV FOXBOX Tx / Rx DVI FOXBOX Tx / Rx DVI Plus

High Resolution Fiber Optic Transmitters and Receivers

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Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions • English

WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to

alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.

ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended

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

For information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide, part number 68-290-01, on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Sicherheitsanweisungen • Deutsch

WARNUNG: Dieses Symbol auf dem Produkt soll den Benutzer

darauf aufmerksam machen, dass im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen herrschen, die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen können.

VORSICHT: Dieses Symbol auf dem Produkt soll dem Benutzer in

der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.

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Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

ADVERTENCIA: Este símbolo, , cuando se utiliza en el producto,

avisa al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso sin aislar dentro del producto, lo que puede representar un riesgo de descarga eléctrica.

ATENCIÓN: Este símbolo, , cuando se utiliza en el producto, avisa

al usuario de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de uso y mantenimiento recogidas en la documentación proporcionada con el equipo.

Para obtener información sobre directrices de seguridad, cumplimiento de normativas, compatibilidad electromagnética, accesibilidad y temas relacionados, consulte la Guía de cumplimiento de normativas y seguridad de Extron, referencia 68-290-01, en el sitio Web de Extron, www.extron.com.

Instructions de sécurité • Français

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produit, signale à l’utilisateur la présence à l’intérieur du boîtier du produit d’une tension électrique dangereuse susceptible de provoquer un choc électrique.

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Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano

AVVISO: Questo simbolo, ,quando viene utilizzato il prodotto, serve

ad avvisare l’utente della presenza di tensioni pericolose non isolate all’interno del prodotto, che può presentare un rischio di scosse elettriche.

ATTENTZIONE: Questo simbolo, , quando viene utilizzato il

prodotto, serve ad avvisare l’utente di importanti istruzioni di uso e manutenzione (assistenza) nella letteratura fornita con l’apparecchiatura.

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ostrzegania użytkownika ważne operacyjne oraz instrukcje konserwacji (obsługi) w literaturze, wyposażone w sprzęt.

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안전 가이드라인, 규제 준수, EMI/EMF 호환성, 접근성, 그리고 관련 항목에 대한 자세한 내용은 Extron 웹 사이트(www.extron.com)의 Extron 안전 및 규제 준수 안내서, 68-290-01 조항을 참조하십시오.

니다.

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

The following registered trademarks®, registered service marks( Electronics (see the current list of trademarks on the

AVTrac, Cable Cubby, CrossPoint, DTP, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Extron, Flat Field, FlexOS, Global Configurator, Global Scripter, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, Inline, IP Intercom, IP Link, Key Minder, LinkLicense, LockIt, MediaLink, MediaPort, NetPA, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, Pure3, Quantum, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch, System INTEGRATOR, TeamWork, TouchLink, V-Lock, VersaTools, VoiceLift, VN-Matrix, WallVault, WindoWall, XTP, and XTP Systems

(SM)

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AAP, AFL (Accu-RATE Frame Lock), ADSP (Advanced Digital Sync Processing), Auto-Image, CableCover, CDRS (Class D Ripple Suppression), DDSP (Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (Dynamic Motion Interpolation), Driver Configurator, DSP Configurator, DSVP (Digital Sync Validation Processing), DTP, eLink, EQIP, FastBite, FOX, FOXBOX, IP Intercom HelpDesk, MAAP, MicroDigital, ProDSP, QS-FPC (QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller), Room Agent, Scope-Trigger, ShareLink, SIS (Simple Instruction Set), Skew-Free, SpeedNav, Triple-Action Switching, True4K, Vector™ 4K, WebShare, XTRA, ZipCaddy, and ZipClip

: S3 Service Support Solutions

), and trademarks(TM) are the property of RGBSystems, Inc. or Extron

Registered Trademarks

Trademarks

(™)

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FCC Class A Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA limits 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 interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.

NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF

compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the “Extron Safety and

Regulatory Compliance Guide” on the Extron website

Class 1 Laser Product

Any service to this product must be carried out by Extron Electronics and its qualified service personnel.

CAUTION: Using controls, making adjustments, or performing procedures in a manner

other than what is speciﬁed herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances,

EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the “Extron Safety and

Regulatory Compliance Guide” on the Extron website.

Produit laser de classe1

Si ce produit a besoin d’un quelconque entretient, celui-ci doit être fait par ExtronElectronics et son personnel qualifié.

ATTENTION : L’utilisation de commandes, la réalisation de réglages, ou l’exécution de

procédures de manière contraire aux dispositions établies dans le présent document, présente un risque d’exposition dangereuse aux radiations.

Remarque : Pour plus d'informations sur les directives de sécurité, les conformités

de régulation, la compatibilité EMI/EMF, l'accessibilité, et les sujets en lien, consultez le «Informations de sécurité et de conformité Extron» sur le site internet d'Extron.

Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications

The following notifications are used in this guide:

WARNING: Potential risk of severe injury or death. AVERTISSEMENT :

CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION :

ATTENTION:

• Risk of pr

Risque de dommages matériels.

•

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.

Software Commands

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C

[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]

E X! *X1^* X1(* X2#* X2! CE}

Risque potentiel de blessur

Risque de blessur

operty damage.

e grave ou de mort.

emineure.

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned

in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital letter “o.”

Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font shown here:

Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32

C:\Program Files\Extron

Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:

ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t

SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX

Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are written in the font shown here:

From the File menu, select New. Click the OK button.

Specifications Availability

Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Extron Glossary of Terms

A glossary of terms is available at http://www.extron.com/technology/glossary.aspx.

Introduction ...................................................1

About this Guide ................................................. 1

About the FOXBOX Tx/Rx Transmitters and

Receivers .......................................................... 1

General System Operation .............................. 3

System Compatibility ...................................... 4

Cable Transmission Modes ............................. 5

Features ............................................................. 6

Installation and Operation ........................... 7

Installation Overview ........................................... 7

Mounting the Units ............................................. 7

Connections and Conﬁguration .......................... 8

Transmitter Features ....................................... 8

Receiver Features ......................................... 11

Making Connections ..................................... 15

Operation ......................................................... 19

Remote Control ........................................... 20

Simple Instruction Set Control .......................... 21

Host-to-Switcher Communications ............... 21

Symbol Definitions ........................................ 21

Unit-initiated Messages................................. 22

Error Responses ........................................... 22

Timeout ........................................................ 22

Using the Command and Response Table .... 23

FOX Extenders Control Program ....................... 28

Installing the Software ................................... 28

Starting the Program .................................... 30

Updating the Firmware ................................. 36

Equipment Mounting .................................. 41

Mounting the Transmitter or Receiver ................ 41

Tabletop Use ................................................ 41

Mounting kits ................................................ 41

UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines ...................... 41

viiFOXBOX Tx / Rx • Contents

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Contents viii

Introduction

WARNING: The FOXBOX Tx/Rx outputs continuous invisible light (Class 1 rated), which

may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution.

AVERTISSEMENT :

(conforme à la classe1) qui peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution.

•

Do not look into the r cables themselves.

•

About this Guide

• About the FOXBOX Tx/Rx T

•

Featur

egardez pas dans les connecteurs de câble ﬁbre optique sur le panneau arrière

Ne r ou dans les câbles ﬁbre optique eux-mêmes.

Plug the attached dust cap into the optical transceiver when the ﬁber optic cable is unplugged.

Branchez la pr lorsque le câble ﬁbre optique est débranché.

Le FOXBOX Tx/Rx émet une lumièr

ear panel ﬁber optic cable connectors or into the ﬁber optic

otection contre la poussière dans l’ensemble émetteur/récepteur

ransmitters and Receivers

e invisible en continu

About this Guide

This guide contains information about the Extron FOXBOX family of fiber optic products. The FOXBOX family supports long distance transmission of VGA, YUV, and DVI video and analog audio signals (see figure 1 on the next page).

About the FOXBOX Tx/Rx Transmitters and Receivers

The FOXBOX family consists of the following ultra-high performance fiber optic transmitters and receivers:

• FOXBOX Tx VGA transmitter — Accepts an analog RGB video input, an audio input,

and an RS-232 serial input and outputs a proprietary optical signal on an LC connector to a FOXBOX or FOX 500 receiver. It also can receive a proprietary optical signal from

the receiver consisting of the RS-232 return from a controlled device.

• FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV transmitter — Similar to the FOXBOX Tx VGA, but with the

ability to support bi-level and tri-level YUV formats such as the 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p HDTV rates. It can also accept RGBHV video.

• FOXBOX Rx VGA receiver — Accepts a proprietary optical signal on an LC connector

from a FOXBOX (except FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus) or FOX 500 transmitter or daisy-chained receiver and outputs analog RGB or component video, audio, and RS-232 serial commands. It also can either:

• Receive an RS-232 return from a controlled device and send it to the transmitter via

a proprietary optical signal.

• Output a daisy-chained signal to another receiver.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Introduction 1

Fiber Optic Receiver

RS-232 FOXBOX Control

ALARM

RS-232

OVER FIBER

AUDIO

Tx Rx 1 2

RGB INPUT

FOXBOX 4G Tx VGA

POWER 12V

1.0A MAX

Up to 30 km (18.75 miles) singlemode ber SM Model

Optional Second Link for Box to Box Communications

RS-232 Projector Control

Extron FOXBOX Tx VGA

Fiber Optic Transmitter

Extron FOXBOX Rx VGA

Figure 1. Typical FOXBOX Tx/Rx Application

Extron SI 26X

Two-way Ceiling Speakers

Extron MPA 122

Mini Power Amplier

Audio Output

ALARM

RS-232

OVER FIBER

AUDIO

Tx Rx 1 2

RGB OUTPUT

MODE

FOXBOX 4G Rx VGA

POWER 12V

1.0A MAX

MPA 122

OUTPUTS 4/8 Ohms

REMOTE

INPUTS

10V VOL/MUTE

POWER

RS-232

Projecto

• FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus transmitter — Accepts a single link of DVI video input (up

to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz), an audio input, and an RS-232 serial input and outputs a proprietary optical signal on an LC connector to a FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus receiver only. It

also can receive a proprietary optical signal from the receiver consisting of the RS-232 return from a controlled device.

• FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus receiver — Accepts a proprietary optical signal on an LC

connector from a FOXBOX or FOX 500 transmitter or daisy-chained receiver and outputs a single link of DVI video, audio, and RS-232 serial commands. It also can

either:

• Receive an RS-232 return from a controlled device and send it to the transmitter via

a proprietary optical signal.

• Output a daisy-chained signal to another receiver.

• FOXBOX Tx DVI (non-Plus) transmitter — Similar to the FOXBOX TX DVI Plus,

but with a lower maximum resolution (1600 x 1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz) and a different proprietary output that is compatible with all FOXBOX or FOX 500 receivers.

FOXBOX Rx DVI (non-Plus) r

•

eceiver — Similar to FOXBOX RX DVI Plus, but with

lower maximum resolution (1600 x 1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz) and receiving a different proprietary input. This receiver is discontinued, but included in this list for reference only.

NOTES:

• In this manual, the term "FOXBOX" refers to either an analog RGB, YUV, or DVI

video unit. Where differences exist between the VGA and DVI models, the full name of the unit is used.

• In this manual, the term "FOXBOX DVI" refers to either the Plus or non-Plus DVI

units unless a unit is speciﬁcally identiﬁed.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Introduction 2

General System Operation

The FOXBOX Tx VGA transmitter inputs VGA-UXGA RGB video.

The FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV transmitter inputs YUV video or VGA-UXGA RGB video.

The FOXBOX Tx DVI and FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus transmitters input a single link of DVI video.

All four transmitters input audio and one-way (transmitter-to-receiver) RS-232 serial communication (for applications such as projector control). The transmitters convert all of their inputs into a proprietary signal and output the signal on a single fiber optic cable to the receiver. An optional return (receiver-to-transmitter) stream of serial RS232 communications, such as projector responses, requires a second fiber optic cable. Rather than return RS-232 communications, the receivers can be configured to output a

daisy-chained primary fiber optic signal to another receiver.

The FOXBOX Rx VGA receiver outputs VGA-UXGA RGB or YUV video.

The FOXBOX Rx DVI and FOXBOX DVI Plus receivers output a single link of DVI video.

The receivers convert the proprietary signals back to video (either RGB, YUV, or DVI as applicable to the model), audio, and serial RS-232 communication and output the signals locally. If either RS-232 return or daisy-chained communications are implemented (a second fiber optic cable is installed), the receiver outputs a proprietary signal on the second fiber optic cable. For video resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 or 1920 x 1200, the video output of the receiver is a perfect, pixel-for-pixel recreation of the video signal input to the transmitter.

The FOXBOX VGA transmitter can handle an RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs input signal. The FOXBOX VGA receiver can output RGBHV or RGsB video, as selected by the user, when the input is RGB. The FOXBOX VGA receiver can output YUV video when the input is YUV video to a FOXBOX VGA/YUV transmitter only.

NOTE: When YUV video is input to a FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV, the output of the receiver is

YUV video only. Neither unit can convert the video into the RGB format.

The transmitter and receiver have image and audio adjustments available under RS-232 control. Both units have image, audio, and fiber light status and lost-light alarm indicators.

The receivers have built-in alternating pixels, color bars, and grayscale test patterns to assist in setting up the display equipment.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Introduction 3

System Compatibility

The FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus transmitter fiber optic output signal can be received only by a FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus receiver.

All fiber optic signals from all other units are interchangeably compatible between VGA and DVI units, Plus and non-Plus units, and PowerCage Fox and FOX 500 units as shown in the following table.

Receiver Compatible transmitters

FOXBOX Rx VGA FOXBOX Tx VGA

FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV FOXBOX Tx DVI (non-Plus) PowerCage FOX Tx VGA PowerCage FOX Tx DVI (non-Plus) FOX 500 Tx (VGA) FOX 500 Tx DVI FOX 500 DA6

FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus

FOXBOX Tx DVI (non-Plus) FOXBOX Tx VGA FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus PowerCage FOX Tx DVI (non-Plus) PowerCage FOX Tx VGA FOX 500 Tx (VGA) FOX 500 Tx DVI FOX 500 DA6

FOXBOX Rx DVI (non Plus) FOXBOX Tx DVI (non-Plus)

FOXBOX Tx VGA FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV PowerCage FOX Tx DVI (non-Plus) PowerCage FOX Tx VGA FOX 500 Tx (VGA) FOX 500 Tx DVI FOX 500 DA6

NOTES:

• The FOXBOX units are fully compatible with all Extron FOX 500 products and a

variety of other ﬁber optic products. Those other products are identiﬁed where appropriate, but not speciﬁcally described in this manual.

•

The FOXBOX DVI does not support the transmission of signals with High-bandwidth Digital Content Pr

otection (HDCP).

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Introduction 4

Cable Transmission Modes

The transmitters and receivers are further categorized by the type of fiber optic cable, multimode or singlemode, which define the effective range of transmission:

• Multimode — Long distance, up to 2 km (6,560 feet) (depending on the fiber cable)

• FOXBOX Tx VGA MM

• FOXBOX Rx VGA MM

• FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV MM

• FOXBOX Tx DVI MM

• FOXBOX Rx DVI MM

• FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus MM

• FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus MM

• Singlemode — Very long distance, up to 30 km (18.75 miles)

• FOXBOX Tx VGA SM

• FOXBOX Rx VGA SM

• FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV SM

• FOXBOX Tx DVI SM

• FOXBOX Rx DVI SM

• FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus SM

• FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus SM

NOTE: The multimode and singlemode products are physically and functionally

identical, with the exception of the effective range of transmission. In this manual, any reference applies to either transmission mode unless otherwise specified.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Introduction 5

Features

• Ultra high performance — Offers pixel-for-pixel RGBHV or DVI video transmission,

up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz (FOXBOX DVI Plus models) or 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz.

• Video input —

• FOXBOX VGA — Accepts RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs on a 15-pin HD

connector.

• FOXBOX VGA/YUV — Accepts bi-level or tri-level YUV, RGBHV, or RGBS on a

15-pin HD connector.

• FOXBOX DVI — Accepts a single link of DVI-D video on a DVI-I connector.

• Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) emulation mode (FOXBOX Tx DVI

and FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus only) — The FOXBOX DVI transmitter provides a function, under RS-232 control, for specifying the rate of the incoming DVI signal. EDID emulation mode allows proper operation, ensuring proper communication with the video source.

• Video output —

• FOXBOX VGA — Outputs RGBHV or RGsB video (user-selectable) or YUV video (if

the input is YUV video to a FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV) on a 15-pin HD connector.

• FOXBOX DVI — Outputs a single link of DVI-D video on a DVI-I connector.

• FOXBOX VGA and FOXBOX DVI are mutually compatible — Enables ultra-

long distance DVI-to-analog RGB and analog RGB-to-DVI conversion without the need for extra signal conversion devices.

• Compatibility with FOX Matrix Switchers

• Audio input — The transmitters accept an unbalanced stereo or mono audio input on

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 RS-232 port.

• Audio output — The receivers output unbalanced stereo audio at the consumer level

(-10 dBV) on a 3.5 mm mini jack.

• Links monitoring — The front panels of the transmitters and receivers have indicators

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

• Loss-of-light alarms — The rear panels of the transmitters and receivers have

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

FOX Extenders Contr

•

Extenders Control Program provides a graphical interface and drag-and-drop/pointand-click operation.

Simple Instruction Set (SIS)

•

remote control operation.

• Upgradable firmware — The firmware that controls the operation of each unit can be

upgraded via an RS-232 port. Firmware upgrades are available for download on the Extron website and they can be installed using the FOX Extenders 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, using the SIS or the control software.

• Rack mounting

conventional 19-inch wide rack, using an Extron 9.5-inch or 6-inch deep rack shelf.

Power

•

provides worldwide power compatibility.

— The 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz external power supply for each unit

ol Program — For RS-232 remote control, the Extron FOX

— The transmitters and receivers use the SIS for easy

— All FOXBOX Tx and Rx units are rack mountable in any

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Introduction 6

Installation and Operation

This section details the installation of the FOXBOX Tx/Rx, including:

• Installation Overview

• Mounting the Units

• Connections and Configuration

• Operation

Installation Overview

Follow these steps to install and set up an Extron FOXBOX transmitter and receiver system for operation:

1. Turn off all of the equipment. Ensure that the video sources and the output display are

all turned off and disconnected from the power source.

2. Mount the transmitter and one or more receivers (see “Mounting the Units”).

3. Connect the cables and configure the receivers (see Connections and Configuration

on the next page).

4. Plug in the power supplies, then turn on the display devices and the input devices.

Mounting the Units

Detailed mounting instructions can be found in Mounting the Transmitter or Receiver on page 41. Any of the 1-inch high, quarter-rack width units can be placed on a tabletop, mounted on a rack shelf, mounted under or through a desk or other furniture, or mounted to a projector bracket.

Compatible optional hardware is listed on the Extron website.

ATTENTION:

• Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.

’installation et l’entretien doivent être effectués uniquement par un électricien

•

L qualiﬁé.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 7

Connections and Configuration

FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus Rear Panel

Tip (L+) Sleeve (Gnd)

Tip (L+)

Ring (R+)

Transmitter Features

HH II

POWER

12V

1.0A MAX

FOXBOX Tx VGA Rear Panel

POWER

12V

1.0A MAX

Figure 2. FOXBOX Tx Transmitter Features

RGB and YUV Input port (see below)

DVI-I Input port (see below)

Audio port (see below)

RS-232 Over Fiber port (see page 9)

Alarm Outputs port (see page 9)

NOTES:

• The FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV looks similar to the FOXBOX Tx VGA, with the exception

of the name on the unit and the label on the input connector.

The FOXBOX Tx DVI (non-Plus) looks similar to the FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus, with the

•

exception of the name on the unit.

RGB INPUT

DVI-D INPUT

FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus

AUDIO

FOXBOX Tx VGA

AUDIO

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

DD EE

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

ALARM

GGCC DD EE

RGB

OVER

TEMP

AUDIO

CONFIG

FOXBOX Tx VGA

LINK

Front Panel

GGBB CCHH II

DVI

OVER

TEMP

AUDIO

CONFIG

FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus

Front Panel

Optical port and LEDs (see page 10)

Configuration port (see page 10)

Power connector (see page 10)

Indicators (see page 11)

LINK

OPTICAL

LINK

RGB and RGB/YUV Input port

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

FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV — Connect bi-level or tri-level sync YUV video or an analog VGA-UXGA RGB video source to this 15-pin HD female connector.

DVI-I Input port (FOXBOX DVI only) — Connect a single link of DVI-D to this

DVI-I connector (see DVI connector (FOXBOX DVI) on page 15 for pin assignments).

NOTE: The FOXBOX DVI accepts only the digital signals on the DVI-I Input

connector. The analog pins on the port are not connected.

Audio port — Plug an audio input into the transmitter via this stereo mini jack connector.

NOTE: See ﬁgure 3 to identify the

connector 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.

Figure 3. TRS Connector Wiring

The input audio level can be set via RS-232 control (see Remote Control on page 20).

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 8

RS-232 Over Fiber port (see figure 2 on the previous page) — If you want

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

RS-232

the FOXBOX to pass serial command signals to the receiver, for serial control of a projector for example, connect the host device to the transmitter via the three leftmost poles (Tx, Rx, and _) of this 5-pole captive screw connector (see RS-232 Over Fiber connections on page 16 to wire this connector).

NOTES:

If you connect only one ﬁber optic cable (

•

item

, on the next page), or you

conﬁgure the receiver for daisy-chaining, you will not receive reports from the controlled device. To receive responses from the controlled device, you must install two ﬁber optic cables and leave the FOXBOX receiver in normal conﬁguration (Mode DIP switch 1 down on the receiver).

•

The FOXBOX can pass RS-232 commands and r

esponses at rates up to

115200 baud.

OVER FIBER

Alarm outputs port (see figure 2) — For remote monitoring of the status

OVER FIBER

of the Rx fiber optic link (return from the receiver), connect a locallyconstructed or furnished monitoring device to the transmitter via the two rightmost poles (1 and 2) of this 5-pole captive screw connector. When the transmitter does not detect a light link on fiber cable Rx (optional), pin 1 and pin 2 of this port are shorted together (see Alarm outputs connection on page 16 to wire this connector).

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 9

Optical port and LEDs (see figure 2 on page 8) —

OPTICAL

122

WARNING: The FOXBOX Tx/Rx outputs continuous invisible light (Class 1 rated),

which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution. Plug the supplied dust cap into the optical transceiver when the ﬁber optic cable is unplugged.

AVERTISSEMENT :

Le FOXBOX Tx/Rx émet une lumièr

e invisible en continu (conforme à la classe1) qui peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution Branchez la protection contre la poussière dans l’ensemble émetteur/ récepteur lorsque le câble ﬁbre optique est débranché.

NOTES:

•

e that you use the proper ﬁber cable for your transmitter/receiver pair.

Ensur Typically, singlemode ﬁber has a yellow jacket and multimode cable has an orange or aqua jacket.

•

Only one ﬁber optic cable, transmitter Tx to r

eceiver Rx, is required for video, audio, and serial command transmission. But, if you connect only one ﬁber optic cable, or if your transmitter is conﬁgured to daisy-chain the optical signal, system functionality is reduced. You will not receive RS-232 reports from the controlled device, and some FOX Extenders Control Program functions and RS-232 commands will not work. To receive responses from the controlled device and for full functionality, you need to install both ﬁber optic cables and leave the FOXBOX receiver in normal conﬁguration (Mode DIP switch 1 down on the receiver).

Tx (required) — For all one-way video, audio, and serial

communications from the transmitter to the receiver, connect a fiber optic cable to the Tx LC connector.

Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Rx connector on the FOXBOX Rx receiver (item compatible Extron FOX device.

Rx (optional) — Connect a fiber optic cable for all one-way return

serial communications from the receiver to the transmitter.

on figure 12) or to any other

ansmitter

Receiver

Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Tx connector on a FOXBOX Rx receiver in normal configuration (item

figure 12) or to any other compatible Extron FOX device.

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

Configuration port (see figure 2) — Connect a controlling device, such as a PC,

to this port via a 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable for RS-232 protocol control of all FOXBOX functions. See Front panel Configuration ports on page 17 for more details on the adapter cable and Remote Control on page 20 for SIS commands and software control.

The TRS RS-232 cable is included with the Tx models.

DC power connector (see figure 2) — Plug the included external 12 VDC power

supply into this connector (see Power supply wiring on page 18, to wire the connector.

LINK

OPTICAL

LINK

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 10

Indicators (see figure 2 on page 8) —

FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus Rear Panel

Front Panel

Power LED —

Indicates that power is applied to the unit.

Over Temp LED — Indicates that the unit is operating at a dangerously high temperature (approximately 167 °F [75 °C]) and that equipment damage is imminent.

RGB (FOXBOX VGA), RGB/YUV (FOXBOX VGA/YUV), or DVI (FOXBOX DVI) LED — Indicates that the transmitter detects a signal on its video input, as follows:

RGB LED — Horizontal sync (H) (for RGBHV video) or Green (Sync on green) (G) (for RGsB or RsGsBs video)

RGB/YUV LED — Horizontal sync (H) (for RGBHV video) or luminance (Y) (for component video)

DVI LED — DVI video input

Audio LED — Indicates that the transmitter detects a low level audio signal for a short

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

Receiver Features

PP SS

POWER

12V

1.0A MAX

MODE

RGB OUTPUT

AUDIO

FOXBOX Rx VGA

RS-232

ALARM

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

FOXBOX Rx VGA Rear Panel

AUDIO

MM NN

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

ALARM

RR SS

POWER

MODE

12V

1.0A MAX

DVI-D OUTPUT

FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus

Figure 4. FOXBOX Rx Receiver Features

RGB output port (see page 12)

DVI-I output port (see page 12)

Audio port (see page 12)

RS-232 Over Fiber port (see page 12)

Alarm Outputs port (see page 12)

OVER

TEMP

QQLL MM NN

RGB

AUDIO

CONFIG

FOXBOX Rx VGA

LINK

OPTICAL

Front Panel

QQKK LLPP

DVI

OVER

TEMP

AUDIO

CONFIG

FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus

Optical port and LEDs (see page 12)

Mode switch (see page 13)

Configuration port (see page 14)

Power connector (see page 14)

Indicators (see page 14)

LINK

OPTICAL

LINK

NOTE: The FOXBOX Rx DVI (non-Plus) looks similar to the FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus, with

the exception of the name on the unit.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 11

RGB Output port (FOXBOX Rx VGA only) (see figure 4 on the previous page) —

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

RS-232

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

NOTE: If the transmitter input is RGB video, you can set the receiver to output the

desired video format: RGBHV or RGsB video.

If the input to a FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV is component video, the output of the receiver is YUV video only. Neither unit can convert the video into the RGB format.

DVI-I Output port (FOXBOX DVI only) (see figure 4) — Connect a DVI video display

to this DVI-I connector (see DVI connector (FOXBOX DVI) on page 15 for pin assignments).

NOTE: The FOXBOX DVI outputs only the digital signals on the DVI-I Output

connector. The analog pins on the port are not connected.

Audio port (see figure 4) — Plug an audio device into this stereo mini jack connector

(see figure 3 on page 8 for wiring).

RS-232 Over Fiber port (see figure 4) — If you want the FOXBOX to pass

OVER FIBER

serial command signals to the receiver, for serial control of a projector for example, connect the host device to the transmitter via the three leftmost poles (Tx, Rx, and _) of this 5-pole captive screw connector (see RS-232

Over Fiber connections on page 16 to wire this connector).

NOTES:

• If you connect only one ﬁber optic cable (item

, below), or you conﬁgure

the receiver for daisy-chaining, you will not receive reports from the controlled device. To receive responses from the controlled device, you must install two ﬁber optic cables and leave the FOXBOX receiver in normal conﬁguration (Mode DIP switch 1 down).

• The FOXBOX can pass RS-232 commands and responses at rates up to

115200 baud.

Alarm outputs port (see figure 4) — For remote monitoring of the status

OVER FIBER

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

Optical port and LEDs (see figure 4) —

WARNING: The FOXBOX Tx/Rx outputs continuous invisible light (Class 1 rated),

which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution. Plug the supplied dust cap into the optical transceiver when the ﬁber optic cable is unplugged.

AVERTISSEMENT : Le FOXBOX Tx/Rx émet une lumière invisible en continu

(conforme à la classe1) qui peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution Branchez la protection contre la poussière dans l’ensemble émetteur/ récepteur lorsque le câble ﬁbre optique est débranché.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 12

NOTES:

Fr or Daisy-Chained

Receiver

MODE

page 10)

Tx Rx

• You can connect the transmitter to one or more receivers in one of three ways:

ne way (transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx) only — Connect ﬁber cable

•

O (from transmitter connector 1) only.

• Two way (transmitter to receiver and return) — Connect ﬁber cable

(from transmitter connector 1) and ﬁber cable 4 back to the transmitter (connector 2, see ﬁgure 5).

•

One way (transmitter to r (receiver to receiver) — Connect ﬁber cable

eceiver) with daisy chain

from

a ﬁber optic source and cable 4 to the next receiver in the daisy chain (see ﬁgure 6). Set each receiver in the daisy chain to daisy chain mode (Mode DIP switch 1

4433

Receiver

up.) Up to 10 properly-conﬁgured receivers can be connected in a daisy chain to a single transmitter.

•

See the transmitter ﬁber connector

NOTES on page 10,

which also apply to these connectors.

om Transmitter

Receiver

Tx Rx

Receive

ansmitter

( on

page 10)

Tx Rx

( on

Figure 5. Two Way

Figure 6. Daisy Chain Configuration

Rx (required) (see figure 4 on page 11, figure 5, and figure 6) — For all one-way

Configuration

video, audio, and serial communications from the transmitter to the receiver, connect a fiber optic cable to the Rx LC connector.

Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Tx connector on the FOXBOX Tx transmitter (item

on page 10) or to any other compatible Extron

FOXBOX device.

Tx (optional) (see figure 4, figure 5, and figure 6)— Connect a fiber optic cable to

the Tx LC connector for either of the following functions: Normal configuration — For all one-way return serial communications from the

receiver to the Rx connector on the transmitter (see figure 5, above).

Daisy chain configuration — For daisy-chained video, audio, and serial communications to the Rx connector on another receiver (see figure 6, above).

NOTE: The Tx connector emits light in either case and the Rx port receives light.

Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to either:

• The Rx connector on the FOXBOX Tx transmitter (item

on page 10) or to

any other compatible Extron FOX device

• The Rx connector on another receiver in the daisy chain

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

Mode switch (see figure 4) —

DIP switch 1 — To connect the received optical input to another receiver in a daisy chain configuration, set DIP switch 1 to up as shown. Up to 10 properlyconfigured receivers can be connected in a daisy chain to a single transmitter.

DIP Switch 2 — DIP switch 2 must be set to the up position for the receiver to respond properly to the Video Shutdown Delay SIS command.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 13

Configuration port (see figure 4 on page 11) — Connect a controlling device, such as

a PC, to this port via a 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable for RS-232 protocol control of all FOXBOX functions. See Front panel Configuration ports on page 17 for more details on the adapter cable and Remote Control on page 20 for SIS commands and software control.

The TRS RS-232 cable is included with the Tx models.

DC power connector (see figure 4) — Plug the included external 12 VDC power

supply into this connector (see Power supply wiring on page 18 to wire the connector).

Indicators (see figure 4) —

Power LED —

Over Temp LED — Indicates that the unit is operating at a dangerously high

temperature (approximately 167 °F [75 °C]) and that equipment damage is imminent.

RGB (FOXBOX VGA) or DVI (FOXBOX DVI) LED — Indicates on the receiver that the transmitter detects a signal on its video input, as follows:

RGB LED — Horizontal sync (H) (for RGBHV video) or Green (Sync on green) (G) (for RGsB or RsGsBs video)

RGB/YUV LED — Horizontal sync (H) (for RGBHV video) or luminance (Y) (for component video)

DVI LED — DVI video input

Audio LED — Indicates on the receiver that the transmitter detects a low level audio

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

Indicates that power is applied to the unit.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 14

Making Connections

DVI connector (FOXBOX DVI)

Figure 7 defines the DVI pin assignments.

17 24

Female Connector

Male Connector

Pin Signal

TMDS data 2–

TMDS data 2+

TMDS data 2

3 11 19

4 12 20

shield

Spare

Pin Pin Signal Signal

TMDS data 1–

TMDS data 1+

TMDS data 1

shield

Spare

TMDS data 0–

TMDS data 0+

TMDS data 0

shield

Spare

Figure 7. DVI Connectors

NOTE: The missing pins on the included DVI cable are not required for the single link of

DVI-D data supported by the FOXBOX DVI. The analog video pins are not connected. All of these unused pins are shaded gray in the figure above.

DVI signals run at a very high frequency and are especially prone to errors caused by bad video connections, too many adapters, or excessive cable length. To avoid the loss of an image or jitter, follow these guidelines:

• Do not exceed 16.4 feet (5 meters) on the input of the FOXBOX DVI transmitter or the

output of the FOXBOX DVI receiver.

• Use only the cable designed for DVI signals that is supplied by Extron.

• Limit or avoid the use of adapters.

• Use only cables specifically intended for DVI or HDMI signals. Use of non-DVI or non-

HDMI cables or modified cables can result in a missing video output.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 15

RS-232 Over Fiber connections

FunctionPin

RS-232

OVER FIBE

Do not tin the wires!

RS-232

Figure 8 shows how to wire the RS-232 Over Fiber connector. This port is for transmission of serial signals, such as projector control signals, between the transmitter and receiver.

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

Transmit data

Receive data

Gnd

Signal ground

Do not tin the wires!

Ground ( ) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)

Bidirectional

Controlling

Device

Ground ( ) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)

Figure 8. RS-232 Over Fiber Connector

NOTES:

• The Tx and Rx lines cross once between the source and target.

•

The length of exposed wir

•

If the stripped section of wir

es is important. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm).

e is longer than 3/16 inch, the exposed wires may

touch, causing a short circuit.

•

If the stripped section of wir

e is shorter than 3/16 inch, wires can be easily pulled

out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws.

• Do not tin the power supply leads before installing them in the connector. Tinned

wires are not as secure in the connector and could be pulled out.

Alarm outputs connection

ALARM

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

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

Figure 9. Alarm Connector

NOTE: The length of the exposed (stripped) copper wires is important (see the NOTES

above).

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 16

Front panel Configuration ports

(Gnd)

Tip

NOTE: These ports are for remote control of the transmitter or receiver, not for the over

fiber RS-232 link.

The Configuration ports on the transmitter and receiver are 2.5 mm mini stereo jacks. The 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable (figure 10), included with transmitters, can be used for this connection.

6 feet

(1.8 m)

Ring

Sleeve

9-pin D Connection TRS Plug

Pin 2 Rx line on the computer Tip Pin 3 Tx line on the computer Ring Pin 5 Signal ground on the computer Sleeve

Figure 10. 9-pin TRS RS-232 Cable

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

• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit • no flow control

NOTE: The maximum distances from the transmitter or receiver to the controlling

device can vary up to 200 feet (61 meters). 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 meters) are typically not a problem. In some cases, the unit may be capable of serial communications via RS-232 up to 250 feet (76 meters) away.

See Remote Control on page 20 for definitions of the SIS commands (serial commands to control the transmitter via this connector) and software control.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 17

Power supply wiring

Power Supply

Output Cord

SECTION A–A

Ridges

Smooth

NOTE

Decorator units have a shorter connecto

without the tie wrap.

Tie Wrap

ATTENTION:

•

Always use power supplies speciﬁed by Extr supply voids all regulatory compliance certiﬁcation and may cause damage to the supply and the end product.

•

Utilisez toujours les sour

ces d’alimentation recommandées par Extron. L’utilisation d’une source d’alimentation non autorisée annule toute conformité réglementaire et peut endommager la source d’alimentation ainsi que le produit final.

Figure 11 shows how to wire the connector. Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the power cord to the extended tail of the connector.

Figure 11. Power Connector Wiring

on. Use of an unauthorized power

CAUTION: ATTENTION :

•

The wir

es must be kept separate while the power supply is plugged in. Remove

power before wiring.

•

Les deux cor

dons d’alimentation doivent être tenus à l’écart l’un de l’autre quand

l’alimentation est branchée.

• The length of exposed wires is important. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm).

• Any longer and the exposed wires may touch, causing a short circuit between

them.

•

Any shorter and the wir

es can be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the

captive screws.

•

La longueur des câbles exposés est importante. La longueur idéale est de 5mm (3/16inches).

S’ils sont un peu plus longs, les câbles exposés pourraient se toucher et

•

ovoquer un court circuit.

• S’ils sont un peu plus courts, ils pourraient sortir, même s’ils sont attachés par

les vis captives.

• Do not tin the power supply leads before installing them in the connector. Tinned

wires are not as secure in the connector and could be pulled out.

•

Ne pas étamer les conducteurs avant de les insér

er dans le connecteur. Les câbles

étamés ne sont pas aussi bien ﬁxés dans le connecteur et pourraient être retirés.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 18

ATTENTION:

•

• Sauf mention contraire, les adaptateurs AC/DC ne sont pas appropriés pour une

•

• Cette installation doit toujours être en accord avec les mesures qui s’applique

•

oduct is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed power source marked

This pr “Class 2” or “LPS,” rated 12 VDC, 1.0 A minimum. Always use a power supply supplied by or speciﬁed by Extron. Use of an unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance certiﬁcation and may cause damage to the supply and the end product.

oduit est destiné à une utilisation avec une source d’alimentation listéeUL

Ce pr avec l’appellation «Classe2» ou «LPS» et normée 12Vcc, 1,0A minimum. Utilisez toujours une source d’alimentation fournie ou recommandée par Extron. L’utilisation d’une source d’alimentation non autorisée annule toute conformité réglementaire et peut endommager la source d’alimentation ainsi que le produit ﬁnal.

Unless otherwise stated, the AC/DC adapters ar spaces or in wall cavities.

utilisation dans les espaces d’aération ou dans les cavités murales.

The installation must always be in accor National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, article 725 and the Canadian Electrical Code part 1, section 16. The power supply shall not be permanently ﬁxed to a building structure or similar structure.

au National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA70, article725, et au Canadian Electrical Code, partie1, section16. La source d’alimentation ne devra pas être ﬁxée de façon permanente à une structure de bâtiment ou à une structure similaire.

Power supply voltage polarity is critical. Incorr power supply and the unit. The ridges on the side of the cord (see ﬁgure 11 on the previous page) identify the power cord negative lead.

La polarité de la sour pourrait endommager la source d’alimentation et l’unité. Les stries sur le côté du cordon (voir l’illustration 11 sur la page 18) permettent de repérer le pôle négatif du cordon d’alimentation.

ce d’alimentation est primordiale. Une polarité incorrecte

dance with the applicable provisions of

e not suitable for use in air handling

ect voltage polarity can damage the

Operation

To verify the polarity before connection, plug in the power supply with no load and check the output with a voltmeter.

Use the supplied tie wrap to strap the power cord to the extended tail of the connector.

Alternatively, an optional Extron PS 124 Universal 12 VDC Power Supply can power multiple Extron 12 VDC devices using only one AC power connector.

After the transmitter, all receivers, and their connected devices are powered up, the system is fully operational. If any problems are encountered, verify that the cables are routed and connected properly, and that all display devices have identical resolutions and refresh rates. If your problems persist, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline. See the contact numbers at the end of this guide for the Extron office nearest you.

To take advantage of the various adjustments and test patterns available in the FOXBOX, you need to connect a computer or other RS-232 capable device to the front panel Configuration port on either unit and operate using either SIS commands or the FOX Extenders Control Program (see Remote Control on the next page).

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 19

Remote Control

This section describes the remote control operation of the FOXBOX VGA, FOXBOX VGA/YUV, FOXBOX DVI Plus, and FOXBOX DVI, including:

• Simple Instruction Set Control

• FOX Extenders Control Program

The transmitter and receiver each have a Configuration port, a 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (see

item G on page 10 and item Q on page 14) that can be connected to a host device such

as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility, or a control system. These ports make serial control of the transmitter and receiver possible.

The protocol for the ports is as follows:

•

9600 baud

• 1 stop bit

NOTE: Only one fiber optic cable, transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx, 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 control program functionality on the Rx unit. To receive responses from the controlled device and for full functionality, install both fiber optic cables and leave the FOXBOX receiver in normal configuration (Mode DIP switch 1 down on the receiver).

• no parity

• no flow contr

• 8 data bits

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Remote Control 20

Simple Instruction Set Control

Host-to-Switcher 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 switcher executes the command and sends a response to the host device. All responses from the switcher 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

= Carriage return/line feed

]

= Carriage return (no line feed)

}

character)

}

character

02 = 800 x 600 12 = 720p 03 = 1024 x 768 13 = 1080i 04 = 1280 x 768 14 = 1080p 05 = 1280 x 1024 15 = 640 x 480 06 = 1365 x 768 16 = 1440 x 900 07 = 1366 x 768 17 = 1280 x 800 08 = 1400 x 1050 18 = 1680 x 1050 09 = 1600 x 1200 19 = 1360 x 768 10 = 480p

1 = color bars 3 = alternating pixels

1 = 0.25 second 5 = 1.25 second 2 = 0.5 second (default) 6 = 1.5 second 3 = 0.75 second

| = Pipe (can be used interchangeably with the

• = space

= Escape key

W = Can be used interchangeably with the

X! = Status 0 = off 1 = on X@ = Resolution 01 = 1920 x 1200 11 = 576p

X# = Refresh rate 1 = 50 Hz 2 = 60 Hz X$ = Mode switch position 0 = off (down) 1 = on (up) X% = Output sync format 0 = RGBHV 1 = RGsB X^ = Output sync polarity 0 = follows input 1 = force sync negative X& = Horizontal and vertical position 000 through 255 X* = Horizontal start 000 through 255 X( = Pixel phase 00 through 31 X1) = Total pixels ± 255 of default value for selected resolution X1! = Sync frequency xxx.xx (frequency in kHz [H] or Hz [V]) X1@ = Memory preset number 01 to 30 X1# = Audio gain adjustment range 00 to 10 X1$ = Audio level adjustment range –18.0 to +10.0 (in 1.0 dB steps) X1% = Audio attenuation adjustment range 00 to 18 X1^ = Test pattern 0 = none 2 = grayscale

X1& = Video shutdown interval 0 = 0 seconds (off) 4 = 1 second

X1* = Enable or disable 0 = disable 1 = enable (default) X1( = Link and input status 0 = link or input not sensed 1 = link or input sensed X2) = Transmission mode SM = singlemode MM = multimode X2! = Transmitter or receiver Tx = transmitter Rx = receiver X2@ = Firmware version v.vv X2# = Internal temperature nnnF•nnC

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Remote Control 21

Unit-initiated Messages

When a local event occurs, such as an equipment power-up, the unit responds by sending a message to the host. The unit-initiated messages are listed below:

- or -

opyright 20yy, Extron Electronics FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus, Vx.xx, 60-xxxx-xx

- or -

The connected unit issues the appropriate copyright message (above) when it first powers on. Vx.xx is the firmware version number; 60-xxxx-xx is the part number of the connected unit.

Reconfig

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

1Lnk

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

Dip

The unit sends the DIP switch position message whenever a change in the DIP switch settings occurs on the receiver.

X1(

X$X$

]

•2Lnk

]

X1(

•RGB

X1(

•Aud

X1(

]

]]

Error Responses

When the switcher receives a valid SIS command, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. If the switcher is unable to execute the command because the command is invalid or it contains invalid parameters, the switcher 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.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Remote Control 22

Using the Command and Response Table

Space

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

ASCII to Hex Conversion Table

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands

•

Command Function

Video

mute

Mute output

Unmute output

Show video mute status

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

1B Blk1

Response

(Unit to Host)

]

Blk0

X!]

Additional description

Blank the video output.

Output video.

Video mute status is X!.

EDID / Display Data Channel (DDC) resolution and rate (systems with DVI transmitters only)

Set EDID/DDC resolution

Show EDID/DDC resolution

41*

41#

X@*X#

X@*X#]

DDC

X@*X#]

Select a EDID/DDC Resolution.

Show the EDID/DDC resolution.

Mode switch position (systems with FOXBOX receivers only)

Show DIP switch position

Output sync format

Set output sync format

Show output sync format

Output sync polarity

Set output polarity negative

Set polarity to the input

Show output sync polarity

NOTE: X! = Mute status 0 = off 1 = on

= Resolution 01 = 1920 x 1200 06 = 1365 x 768 11 = 576p 16 = 1440 x 900 02 = 800 x 600 07 = 1366 x 768 12 = 720p 17 = 1280 x 800 03 = 1024 x 768 08 = 1400 x 1050 13 = 1080i 18 = 1680 x 1050 04 = 1280 x 768 09 = 1600 x 1200 14 = 1080p 19 = 1360 x 768 05 = 1280 x 1024 10 = 480p 15 = 640 x 480

= Refresh rate 1 = 50 Hz 2 = 60 Hz

= Mode switch position 0 = off (down) 1 = on (up)

= Output sync format 0 = RGBHV 1 = RGsB

= Output sync polarity 0 = follows input 1 = force sync negative

7*1# Pol1

7*0#

X$X$]

X%]

Syn

X%]

Pol0

X^]

]

Show the FOXBOX receiver DIP switch position.

Set the sync format.

Force the receiver output to always be negative.

Polarity follows the video sync input to the transmitter.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Remote Control 23

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

Response

(Unit to Host)

Additional description

Horizontal shift

Set a horizontal position

Increment position

Decrement position

Show position

H Hph

–H Hph

Hph

X&]

Set horizontal centering to X&.

Shift the image one pixel to the right.

Shift the image one pixel to the left.

Vertical shift

Set a vertical position

Increment position

Decrement position

Show position

/ Vph

–/

Vph

X&]

Set vertical centering to X&.

Shift the image down one line.

Shift the image up one line.

Horizontal start

NOTE: When the controlling PC is connected to the receiver, the FOXBOX can perform this command only if the receiver-Tx-to-

transmitter-Rx fiber cable is connected. The unit returns the E14 error if the Rx fiber is not connected.

Set a start position

Example:

Increment start position

Decrement start position

Show start position

) Hst

128)

–)

)

X*]

Hst128

X*]

Hst

X*]

Hst

X*]

]

Set the horizontal location of the ﬁrst active pixel.

Set pixel

Increase the horizontal start location value.

Decrease the horizontal start location value.

128

as the ﬁrst active pixel.

Pixel phase

NOTE: When the controlling PC is connected to the receiver, the FOXBOX can perform this command only if the receiver-Tx-to-

transmitter-Rx fiber cable is connected. The unit returns the E14 error if the Rx fiber is not connected.

Set a pixel phase value

Example:

Increment pixel phase

Decrement pixel phase

Show pixel phase

U Phs

10U

–U

Total pixels

NOTE: When the controlling PC is connected to the receiver, the FOXBOX can perform this command only if the receiver-Tx-to-

transmitter-Rx fiber cable is connected. The unit returns the E14 error if the Rx fiber is not connected.

Set a total pixel value

Example:

Increment total pixel value

Decrement total pixel value

Show total pixel value

NOTE: X& = Horizontal and vertical position 000 through 255

= Horizontal start 000 through 255

= Pixel phase 00 through 31

X1)

= Total pixels ± 255 of default value for selected resolution

X1)

11*

11*1555# Tpx1555

+11

–11# Tpx

11# Tpx

X(]

Phs10

X(]

Phs

X(]

Phs

X(]

X1)]

Tpx

X1)]

Tpx

X1)]

]

Set the pixel phase value to X(.

Set the pixel phase value to 10.

Increase pixel phase value by 1.

Decrease pixel phase value by 1.

Set the total pixels to a speciﬁc value.

Set the total pixel value to

Increase total pixels by 1 pixel.

Decrease total pixels by 1 pixel.

1555

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Remote Control 24

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

List sync frequency

View input frequency

Memory presets

Save preset

Recall preset

Audio input gain and attenuation

NOTES:

• The set gain (G) and set attenuation (g) commands are case sensitive. The increment level, decrement level, and show level are

not case sensitive.

• When the controlling PC is connected to the receiver, the FOXBOX can perform this command only if the receiver-Tx-to-

transmitter-Rx ﬁber cable is connected. The unit returns the E14 error if the Rx ﬁber is not connected.

Set input audio gain to a +dB value

Example:

Set input audio attenuation to a -dB value

Increment input level

Example:

Decrement input level

Example:

Show input level

Audio mute

Mute the audio

Unmute the audio

Show audio mute statue

Auto memory

Disable auto memory

Enable auto memory

Show auto memory status

Auto Image

Trigger Auto Image

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

1LS

X1@

, Spr

X1@

. Rpr

X1#

G Aud

X1%

g Aud

+G Aud+03.0

–G Aud

–G Aud+01.0

1Z Amt1

0Z Amt

55*0# Img0

55*1# Img1

55#

55*2# Img

Response

(Unit to Host)

horozontal

X1!

X1@]

X1$]

ud+02.0

X1$]

]

X!]

]

X!]

]

Additional description

vertical

X1!

]

List the input frequency.

Command code is a comma.

Command code is a period.

Set the input level (gain) to +

Set the input level (gain) to +2 dB.

Set the input level (attenuation) to –

Increase the audio level by 1 dB.

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

Decrease the audio level by 1 dB.

Decrease the audio level from 0 dB to –1 dB.

Silence the audio output of the receiver.

The receiver outputs audio.

Audio mute status is X!.

X1#

dB.

X1%

dB.

NOTE: X! = Mute and auto memory status 0 = off 1 = on

X1!

= Sync frequency xxx.xx (frequency in kHz [H] or Hz [V])

X1@

= Memory preset number 01 to 30

X1#

= Audio gain adjustment range 00 to 10

X1$

= Audio level adjustment range –18.0 to +10.0 (in 1.0 dB steps)

X1%

= Audio attenuation adjustment range 00 to 18

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Remote Control 25

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

Response

(Unit to Host)

Additional description

Test pattern

NOTE: You must have a video input connected and the transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx fiber cable connected for the receiver to output a

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

Output color bars

Output grayscale

Output alternating pixels

Turn test pattern off

Show test pattern status

1J Tst1

2J Tst2

3J Tst3

0J Tst0

X1^]

]

Set the receiver to output the color bars test pattern.

Set the receiver to output the grayscale test pattern.

Set the receiver to output the alternating pixels test pattern.

Set the receiver to output the input video (no test pattern is selected).

Disable and enable return link

NOTE: The disable return link function is primarily used and recommended when the transmitting device is a FOX 500 DA6 and the

receiver is connect to any of outputs 2 through 6 on the DA.

Disable return link

Enable return link to transmitter

Show return link status

66*0*0# Rle*0*0 66*0*1# Rle*0*1

]

66*0# 0*

X1*

]

Disable link 2. Enable link 2 (default).

Video shutdown delay

NOTES:

• This command mutes the output for a variable period of time when the unit detects a change in the input pixel clock.

0.5 second is the default. This feature can prevent glitches when the input video signal resolution changes.

• Front panel DIP switch 2 must be on (up) for this command to function.

Enable video shutdown

Example:

View video shutdown

X1&

3*3# Dly3 3#

Plus mode transmission

NOTE: The Plus mode commands are valid for FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus units only, with a firmware revision of 3.00 or higher (see the Show

Firmware version (

Enable Plus mode

Disable Plus mode

View Plus mode

) SIS command, on the next page).

81*1# Plus1

81*0# Plus0 81#

Dly

X1&]

X1*]

X1&]

]

Mute the output for an interval of Mute the output for 0.75 second.

The video shutdown interval is

Turn on Plus mode (default).

Turn off Plus mode.

Show Plus mode status.

X1&

NOTE:

X1^

= Test pattern 0 = none 2 = grayscale

1 = color bars 3 = alternating pixels

X1&

= Video shutdown interval 0 = 0 seconds (off) 4 = 1 second 1 = 0.25 second 5 = 1.25 second 2 = 0.5 second (default) 6 = 1.5 second 3 = 0.75 second

X1*

= Enable or disable 0 = disable 1 = enable (default)

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Remote Control 26

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

Response

(Unit to Host)

Additional description

Information requests

Information request

NOTE: The receiver monitors the primary (transmitter-TX to receiver-Rx) fiber cable. If the PC is connected to the transmitter and the

receiver-Tx-to-transmitter-Rx fiber cable is not connected, for the the status of the primary cable.

Show ﬁrmware version

Example:

Request part number

Request part number of other unit

Show link 1 status

Show link 2 status

Show input video status

Show input audio status

Show temperature

I 1Lnk

Q Q 1.23

N 601N 601S

3S 4S 20S

X1(

I and 1S commands, the transmitter reports 1lnk0 regardless of

X2@]

]

nnn-nn

X1(]

X2#]

•

2Lnk

]

X1(

•

RGB

X1(

X1(•X2)•X2!]

•

Aud

The unit responds with the current status (signal detected) of optical link 1, optical link 2, the video input, and the audio link; the ﬁber optic transmission mode (singlemode or multimode); and the device type (Tx or Rx).

The factory-installed ﬁrmware version is

1.23 (sample value only). See www.extron.com. See www.extron.com.

Light status on transmitter-Tx-toreceiver-Rx cable.

Light status on receiver-Tx-totransmitter-Rx cable.

Show transmitter video input status.

Show transmitter audio input status.

Show temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius

Resets

Reset audio

Reset memory presets

System reset

EZA}

EZG}

ZXXX

}

Zpa

Zpg Zpx

]

Reset audio setting to default levels (0 dB gain).

Reset (erase) all memory presets.

Reset all settings to factory defaults.

NOTE:

X1(

= Link and input status 0 = link or input not sensed 1 link or input sensed

X2)

= Transmission mode SM = singlemode MM = multimode

X2!

= Transmitter or receiver Tx = transmitter Rx = receiver

X2@

= Firmware version v.vv

X2#

= Internal temperature nnnF•nnC

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Remote Control 27

FOX Extenders Control Program

— OR

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The Extron FOX Extenders Control Program is available on the Extron website. The program communicates with the transmitter and receiver pair via the Configuration port of either unit, a 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (see item G on page 10 and item Q on page 14), to provide an easy way to operate the pair.

The program is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, or later.

Installing the Software

Download and install the FOX Extenders Control Program as follows:

NOTES:

This pr

•

ocedure uses Windows Explorer. Depending on the browser you use, some

steps or indications may be different.

Steps 1 thr

ough 6 are also used to download ﬁrmware update packages.

1. Visit the website www.extron.com and click the

Download tab (see figure 12,

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—

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Figure 12. Downloading a Software or Firmware Package

2. Click the Software or Firmware link as appropriate to the operation you are

performing (2).

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Remote Control 28

3. Click Download for the desired software or firmware to download and (see figure 12 on

the previous page, 3).

TIP: Jump to the nearest page of downloads by clicking the desired filtering letter.

The

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22222222

Figure 13. Log in Center Dialog Box

4. Enter the E-Mail address and Password associated with your Extron website account

(see figure 13, 1).

TIPS:

• Contact the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline to obtain website

credentials.

•

Click Keep me logged in to eliminate steps 4 and 5 in future downloads.

Click Log in to copy the software or firmware to the computer (2).

6. If your browser asks you to confirm that you want to continue, click Run or make a

similar confirmation (see figure 14, 1).

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Figure 14. Download Warning and Confirmation

NOTE: Figure 14 may have a different appearance or may not appear at all,

depending on your web browser choice and its security settings.

7. For a firmware download, exit this procedure and return to Updating the Firmware

on page 36.

8. Follow the on-screen instructions. The installation creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\

FOX_Extenders folder, and it places four icons into a group folder named “Extron

Electronics\FOX Extenders.”

NOTE: C:\Program Files(x86)\ ... for 64-bit Windows operating systems.

The four installed icons are:

• Check for FOX Extenders updates

• FOX Extenders

• FOX Extenders Help

• Uninstall FOX Extender

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Remote Control 29

Starting the Program

Start the Extron FOX Extenders Control program as follows:

1. Click Start > All Programs > Extron Electronics > FOX Extenders Control

Program

The Communication Setup dialog box appears (figure 15).

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Figure 15. Communication Setup Window

> FOX Extenders.

2. If necessary, click the RS-232 tab (see figure 15,

3. Select the Com port to which your transmitter or receiver is connected. Click Connect

(2).

The FOX Extenders Control Program window appears (figure 16).

Figure 16. FOX Extenders Control Program Window

NOTE: Only one fiber optic cable, transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx, is required for serial

command transmission. But, if you connect only one fiber optic cable, there will be reduced control program functionality on the Rx unit. For full functionality, install both fiber optic cables and leave the FOXBOX receiver in normal mode (Mode DIP switch 1 down).

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Remote Control 30

Status panel

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22222222

Figure 17. Status Panel

The

VGA or DVI indicator (see figure 17,

signal on its video input:

• Horizontal sync (H) (for RGBHV video)

•

Audio indicator (

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

Link 1 indicator (

connected to the Tx port.

NOTE: The receiver detects the transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx light. It reports the status

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Status panel provides visual indications of the connection status.

Composite sync (S) (for RGBS video)

een (Sync on green) (G) (for RGsB or RsGsBs video) or YUV

DVI video

) — Green when the transmitter detects a low level audio signal for a

) — Green when the receiver detects light on the fiber optic cable

to the transmitter via the optional Rx cable. If the PC is connected to the transmitter and either the secondary (receiver-Tx-to-

transmitter-Rx) cable is not connected in your system or the receiver is in the daisy chain mode, the Link 1 indicator in the control program does not show green (detected), whether the receiver detects the link or not.

66666666

66 99

99999999

77777777

88888888

) — Green when the transmitter detects a sync

Link 2 (Optional) indicator (

optic cable connected to the Rx port.

NOTE: The transmitter detects the receiver-Tx-to-transmitter-Rx light. It reports the

status to the receiver via the Tx cable. If the PC is connected to the receiver and either the primary (transmitter-Tx-to-

receiver-Rx) cable is disconnected or the receiver is in the daisy chain mode, the Link 2 indicator in the control program will not show green (detected), whether the transmitter detects the link or not.

The Status panel also shows to which unit (transmitter or receiver) the controlling PC is connected (5), the connected FOXBOX model (6), the video input frequency (7), the internal temperature (8). The Other Side entry is the device connected to the far end of the fiber optic cable (9).

) — Green when the transmitter detects light on the fiber

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Remote Control 31

Control tab

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22222222

33333333

44444444

55555555

Figure 18. Control Tab

44444444

66666666

77777777

88888888

99999999

¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢

¢¢

££££££££ ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤

££

Video Adjustment panel

The Video Adjustment panel (see figure 18) provides fader controls that let you change the following video parameters:

• Shift Horizontal (position) (1)

• Shift Vertical (position) (2)

• Horizontal Start (3)

• Pixel Phase (4)

• Total Pixels (5)

NOTES:

• When you make changes to the horizontal start, pixel phase, or total pixels settings,

the value is changed in the transmitter.

•

If the PC is connected to the r cable is not connected in your system or the receiver is in the daisy chain mode, you cannot change these values using the control program. These fader controls are unavailable.

•

When you make horizontal or vertical position changes (shift the image), the setting is changed in the r optional receiver-Tx-to-transmitter-Rx cable.

If the PC is connected to the transmitter and either the receiver-Tx-to-transmitter-Rx cable is not connected in your system or the receiver is in the daisy chain mode, you can still shift the image in the Video Adjustment panel, but the program cannot report the position values.

eceiver. It reports the shift values to the transmitter via the

eceiver and either the receiver-Tx-to-transmitter-Rx

Audio Adjustment panel

Audio Gain/Attenuation fader (6) — Click and drag the Audio Gain/Attenuation fader control to select the input audio gain or attenuation value, from -18 dB to +10 dB in

1.0 dB increments.

NOTE: When you make input gain or attenuation changes, the setting is changed in the

transmitter. If the PC is connected to the receiver and either the receiver-Tx-to-transmitter-Rx

cable is not connected in your system or the receiver is in the daisy chain mode, you cannot change the input value from the Audio Adjustment panel.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Remote Control 32

Audio Output Level radio buttons — Click either the Consumer Level (-10 dBV) (see

figure 18 on the previous page, 7) or Professional Level (+4 dBu) (8) radio button

to select the output audio level.

NOTE: 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 receiver-Tx-totransmitter-Rx cable.

If the PC is connected to the transmitter and either the receiver-Tx-to-transmitter-Rx cable is not connected in your system or the receiver is in the daisy chain mode, the program cannot report the output audio level in the Audio Adjustment panel. You can change the level, but the program cannot report the changes. The program shows

Set Consumer (or Set Professional) level message

the to indicate that the output level command is control only, not an indication (see ﬁgure 19). The message is displayed for approximately 1 second.

Figure 19. Alternate

Audio Adjustment Panel Indication

Memory Preset panel

The Memory Preset panel provides a means to save and recall memory presets. Memory presets are stored values of the horizontal and vertical position and sizing information saved in nonvolatile memory. When the FOXBOX unit is powered down and later powered back up, the settings are available for selection using the Recall button (9). Saving the settings to a preset using the Save button (¢) overwrites the settings previously written to that preset.

Mute panel

Click the Video Mute (£) radio button, the Audio Mute radio button (¤), or both in the

Mute panel to turn the video and audio mutes on and off.

NOTES:

• When the video output is RGB and the 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 r transmitter via the optional receiver-Tx-to-transmitterRx cable.

If you are connected to the transmitter and either the receiver-Tx-to-transmitter-Rx cable is not connected in your system or the receiver is in the daisy chain mode, you can still mute the output in the program cannot report the position values. The Set

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

for approximately 1 second (ﬁgure 20).

eceiver. It reports the changes to the

Figure 20. Alternate

Mute Panel Indication

Mute panel, but the

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Remote Control 33

I/O Configuration tab

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Figure 21. I/O Configuration Tab

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Output Configuration panel

Sync Format radio buttons (see figure 21, 1) — The FOXBOX receiver outputs RGBHV or RGsB video (depending on the input to the transmitter) only. The radio buttons in this area have no effect on the FOXBOX receiver. See the FOX 500 User Guide or the PowerCage FOX User Guide if you are using one of those products to receive the fiber optic signal, as the video output of those products can be configured.

Output Polarity radio buttons (2) — Click either the Follow input sync or Force

sync to negative radio button to select the desired video output sync polarity.

NOTE: When you make output configuration changes, the setting is changed in the

receiver. It reports the changes to the transmitter via the optional receiver-Tx-totransmitter-Rx cable.

Video Adjustment panel. You can change the output sync format and polarity, but the

program cannot report the changes.

Video Shutdown Delay panel

NOTE:

• Video Shutdown Delay is available only for receiver connections.

• The receiver front panel DIP switch 2 must be on (up) for this command to function.

The video shutdown delay feature mutes the output for a variable period of time when the unit detects a change in the input pixel clock, preventing glitches when the input video signal resolution changes. The Video Shutdown Delay drop-down menu ( change the interval. 0.5 second is the default value.

) allows you to

Plus Mode Transmission panel

NOTE: Plus Mode Transmission is available for FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus units only, with a

ﬁrmware revision of 3.00 or higher.

Plus Mode Transmission panel lets you Enable and Disable transmission mode (

The

DDC/EDID Resolution panel

The DDC/EDID Resolution panel lets you set the DDC/EDID resolution and refresh rate (5).

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Remote Control 34

Advanced Configuration panel

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Figure 22. Advanced Tab

Link Mode buttons (see figure 22,

enable and disable link 2 (the return to the transmitter). Disable is primarily used and recommended when the transmitting device is a FOX 500 DA6 and the receiver is connect to any of outputs 2 through 6 on the DA. These radio buttons are included in this guide for completeness.

Executive Mode buttons (2) — The Executive Mode radio buttons have no effect on the operation of the FOXBOX units.

Auto Memory checkbox ( apply saved position, horizontal start, total pixels, and pixel phase settings when the sensed input resolution changes.

Auto Image button (4) — Click the Auto Image button to adjust the output settings for the best image, based on the sensed input resolution.

Test Patterns drop box (5) — Select one of three built-in test patterns; Colorbars,

Grayscale, and Alternating Pixels; as necessary to help adjust the color, brightness/

contrast, and focus of the display. Select Off to output the video input to the transmitter.

NOTE: You must have a video input connected and the transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx

fiber cable connected and the receiver must be in the normal mode for the receiver to output a selected test pattern.

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

) — Click the Auto Memory On radio button to automatically

) — The Link Mode radio buttons allow you to

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Remote Control 35

Updating the Firmware

Firmware can be updated for each unit via the front panel Configuration port on that unit using the Extron Firmware Loader utility from the FOX Extenders Control Program.

NOTES:

When ﬁrmwar

•

A unique transmitter ﬁrmwar

•

A unique r

•

• Your PC must be connected directly to the unit for the ﬁrmware to be updated.

Downloading the firmware from the website

To obtain the latest version of firmware for your FOXBOX unit:

1. Perform steps 1 through 6 of Installing the Software, on page 28, to download the

firmware upgrade from the Extron website, www.extron.com.

NOTE: There are different files for transmitters (Txs) and receivers (Rxs) and for VGA

and DVI units.

e upgrades are available, they are unique to the unit:

e upgrade for the Tx unit

eceiver ﬁrmware upgrade for the Rx unit.

2. Click

3. Click Next (3). The program extracts the firmware files and places them in a folder

Run in the File Download box and Security Warning dialog boxes

(see figure 23 on the next page, 1 and 2). The PC downloads the firmware update from the Extron website and starts the Extron Installation Program to extract the firmware file.

identified in the InstallShield Wizard window.

ATTENTION:

• The extension of the ﬁrmware ﬁle must be .bin. Opening a ﬁle with an incorrect

extension may cause the device to stop functioning.

• L’extension du ﬁchier ﬁrmware doit être .bin. Si un ﬁchier est ouvert avec une

mauvaise extension, l’appareil peut arrêter de fonctionner.

NOTES:

• Note the folder to which the firmware file is saved. When downloaded

from the Extron website, the ﬁrmware is placed in a subfolder of:

• 64-bit Windows OS: C:\Program Files (x86)\Extron\Firmware.

• 32-bit Windows OS: C:\Program Files\Extron\Firmware.

• The original factory-installed ﬁrmware is permanently available on the unit. If

the attempted ﬁrmware upload fails, the unit reverts to the factory-installed ﬁrmware.

4. Click

Finish to exit the program (

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Figure 23. Extracting Firmware Upgrade Files

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Folder where firmware is saved.

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Loading the firmware to the transmitter and receiver

To load a new version of firmware to your transmitter and receiver, call the Firmware Loader software from within the FOX Extenders program. The serial port on your computer must be connected to the Configuration port on the unit (see item G on page 10 and item Q on page 14) that is having its firmware updated.

1. In the FOX Extenders Control Program, click the Firmware Loader button ( ) on the

tool bar.

NOTE: If the Firmware Loader button does not appear on the tool bar, the

Firmware Loader software is not installed. Install it as follows:

On the Extr

On the Download Center page, click Software on the left sidebar menu.

b. c.

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

Follow the instructions in the download dialog boxes to save the installer ﬁle to

your computer

In W

executable ﬁle in the ﬁle system on your computer and double-click it to open it.

Follow the instructions on the Installation W

the Firmware Loader on your computer. Unless you specify otherwise, the installer program places the Firmware Loader ﬁle, “FWLoader.exe” in

C:\Program Files\Extron\FWLoader.

If the Extron and FWLoader folders do not yet exist in your Program Files folder, the installer creates them.

on website, click the

indows Explorer or another ﬁle browser, locate the Firmware Loader

Download tab.

izard dialog boxes to install

If you have not pr

Device dialog box (figure 24), select the RS-232 tab.

If you have previously updated firmware for this model, click Cancel. The Firmware

Loader window appears. Proceed to step 5.

NOTES:

• Although the dialog box also has a TCP/IP tab, the FOXBOX unit does not

have a LAN port. Do not select the TCP/IP tab.

Figur

•

Figure 24. Add Device Dialog box

eviously updated firmware for the FOXBOX unit before, on the

e 24 shows the default values.

Add

3. From the drop-down menus on the

number and baud rate (the default is 9600).

RS-232 dialog box, select the appropriate Com port

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4. Click OK. The Firmware Loader window appears (figure 25).

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Figure 25. Extron Firmware Loader Window

Select the FOXBOX unit and click File > Open (see figure 25, 1). The Choose

Firmware File dialog box appears (see figure 26).

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Figure 26. Choose Firmware File Window

6. Navigate to and select the new firmware file (see figure 26,

7. Click Open (2). The Choose Firmware File window closes.

NOTE: When downloaded from the Extron website, the firmware is placed in a

subfolder of C: \Program Files\Extron\Firmware.

ATTENTION:

• The extension of the ﬁrmware ﬁle must be .bin. Opening a ﬁle with an incorrect

extension may cause the device to stop functioning.

• L’extension du ﬁchier ﬁrmware doit être .bin. Si un ﬁchier est ouvert avec une

mauvaise extension, l’appareil peut arrêter de fonctionner.

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8. In the Firmware Loader window, click Begin (figure 27, 1).

The Total Progress and Progress status bars show the progress of the upload. The firmware upload to the unit may take several minutes. Once the status bars have progressed from 0% to 100%, and Status is listed as Completed, the firmware loader utility resets the unit.

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Figure 27. Firmware Loader Dialog box

Exit to close the Firmware Loader.

Click

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Equipment Mounting

This section provides procedures for mounting the FOXBOX transmitter and receiver.

Mounting the Transmitter or Receiver

ATTENTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.

Any of the 1-inch high, quarter-rack width units can be placed on a tabletop, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under or through a desk or other furniture. The receiver can be mounted to a projector bracket.

Tabletop Use

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

Mounting kits

Mount the unit using any optional compatible mounting kit listed on the Extron website, in accordance with the directions included with the kit. For rack mounting, see “UL RackMounting Guidelines.”

UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements pertain to the installation of the unit into a rack.

• Elevated operating ambient temperature — 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 = +122 °F, +50 °C) specified by Extron.

• 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.

• Mechanical loading — Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a

hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

• 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.

• 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 use of power strips).

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Extron Warranty

Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:

USA, Canada, South America, and Central America:

Extron Electronics 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim, CA 92805 U.S.A.

Europe and Africa:

Extron Europe Hanzeboulevard 10 3825 PH Amersfoort The Netherlands

Japan:

Extron Electronics, Japan Kyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan

China:

Extron China 686 Ronghua Road Songjiang District Shanghai 201611 China

Asia:

Extron Asia Pte Ltd 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 PM Industrial Bldg. Singapore 368363

Middle East:

Extron Middle East Dubai Airport Free Zone F13, PO Box 293666 United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Singapore

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions, or if modiﬁcations were made to the product that were not authorized by Extron.

NOTE: If a product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Application Engineer to receive an RA (Return

Authorization) number. This will begin the repair process.

USA: 714.491.1500 or 800.633.9876 Europe: 31.33.453.4040 Asia: 65.6383.4400 Japan: 81.3.3511.7655

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or ﬁtness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.

Extron Headquarters

+1.800.633.9876 (Inside USA/Canada Only)

Extron USA - West Extron USA - East +1.714.491.1500 +1.919.850.1000 +1.714.491.1517 FAX +1.919.850.1001 FAX

Extron Europe

+800.3987.6673 (Inside Europe Only)

+31.33.453.4040 +31.33.453.4050 FAX

Extron Asia

+65.6383.4400 +65.6383.4664 FAX

Extron Japan

+81.3.3511.7655 +81.3.3511.7656 FAX

Extron China

+86.21.3760.1568 +86.21.3760.1566 FAX

Extron Middle East

+971.4.299.1800 +971.4.299.1880 FAX

Extron Korea

+82.2.3444.1571 +82.2.3444.1575 FAX

Extron India

1800.3070.3777 (Inside India Only)

+91.80.3055.3777 +91.80.3055.3737 FAX

Extron electronics FOXBOX Rx DVI MM, FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV MM, FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus MM, FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus MM, FOXBOX Tx DVI MM User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Instructions

FCC Class A Notice

Contents

Introduction

About this Guide

About the FOXBOX Tx/Rx Transmitters and Receivers

General System Operation

System Compatibility

Cable Transmission Modes

Features

Installation and Operation

Installation Overview

Mounting the Units

Connections and Configuration

Transmitter Features

Receiver Features

Making Connections

Operation

Remote Control

Simple Instruction Set Control

Host-to-Switcher Communications

Symbol Definitions

Unit-initiated Messages

Error Responses

Timeout

Using the Command and Response Table

FOX Extenders Control Program

Installing the Software

Starting the Program

Updating the Firmware

Equipment Mounting

Mounting the Transmitter or Receiver

Tabletop Use

Mounting kits

UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines