Extron electronics FOXBOX Tx HDMI, FOXBOX Rx HDMI User Manual

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User Guide

Fiber Optic Extenders

FOXBOX Tx / Rx HDMI

High Resolution Fiber Optic Transmitters and Receivers

68-1984-01 Rev. B

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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.

Weitere Informationen über die Sicherheitsrichtlinien, Produkthandhabung, EMI/EMF-Kompatibilität, Zugänglichkeit und verwandte Themen finden Sie in den Extron-Richtlinien für Sicherheit und Handhabung (Artikelnummer 68-290-01) auf der Extron-Website, www.extron.com.

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

AVERTISSEMENT : Ce pictogramme, , lorsqu’il est utilisé sur le

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.

ATTENTION : Ce pictogramme, , lorsqu’il est utilisé sur le produit,

signale à l’utilisateur des instructions d’utilisation ou de maintenance importantes qui se trouvent dans la documentation fournie avec le matériel.

Pour en savoir plus sur les règles de sécurité, la conformité à la réglementation, la compatibilité EMI/EMF, l’accessibilité, et autres sujets connexes, lisez les informations de sécurité et de conformité Extron, réf. 68-290-01, sur le site Extron, www.extron.com.

Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano

AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad

avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa all’interno del contenitore del prodotto che può costituire un rischio di scosse elettriche.

ATTENTZIONE: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad

avvertire l’utente della presenza di importanti istruzioni di funzionamento e manutenzione nella documentazione fornita con l’apparecchio.

Per informazioni su parametri di sicurezza, conformità alle normative, compatibilità EMI/EMF, accessibilità e argomenti simili, fare riferimento alla Guida alla conformità normativa e di sicurezza di Extron, cod. articolo 68-290-01, sul sito web di Extron, www.extron.com.

Instrukcje bezpieczeństwa • Polska

OSTRZEŻENIE: Ten symbol, , gdy używany na produkt, ma na celu

poinformować użytkownika o obecności izolowanego i niebezpiecznego napięcia wewnątrz obudowy produktu, który może stanowić zagrożenie porażenia prądem elektrycznym.

UWAGI: Ten symbol, , gdy używany na produkt, jest przeznaczony do

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

Informacji na temat wytycznych w sprawie bezpieczeństwa, regulacji wzajemnej zgodności, zgodność EMI/EMF, dostępności i Tematy pokrewne, zobacz Extron bezpieczeństwa i regulacyjnego zgodności przewodnik, część numer 68-290-01, na stronie internetowej Extron, www.extron.com.

Инструкция по технике безопасности • Русский

ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ: Данный символ, , если указан

на продукте, предупреждает пользователя о наличии неизолированного опасного напряжения внутри корпуса продукта, которое может привести к поражению электрическим током.

ВНИМАНИЕ: Данный символ, , если указан на продукте,

предупреждает пользователя о наличии важных инструкций по эксплуатации и обслуживанию в руководстве, прилагаемом к данному оборудованию.

Для получения информации о правилах техники безопасности, соблюдении нормативных требований, электромагнитной совместимости (ЭМП/ЭДС), возможности доступа и других вопросах см. руководство по безопасности и соблюдению нормативных требований Extron на сайте Extron: ,

www.extron.com, номер по каталогу - 68-290-01.

安全说明 • 简体中文

警告：产品上的这个标志意在警告用户该产品机壳内有暴露的危险电压，

有触电危险。

注意：产品上的这个标志意在提示用户设备随附的用户手册中有

重要的操作和维护(维修）说明。

关于我们产品的安全指南、遵循的规范、EMI/EMF 的兼容性、无障碍使用的特性等相关内容，敬请访问 Extron 网站 , www.extron.com，参见

Extron 安全规范指南，产品编号 68-290-01

。

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安全記事 • 繁體中文

警告: 若產品上使用此符號，是為了提醒使用者，產品機殼內存在著

可能會導致觸電之風險的未絕緣危險電壓。

注意若產品上使用此符號，是為了提醒使用者，設備隨附的用戶手冊中有

重要的操作和維護（維修）説明。

有關安全性指導方針、法規遵守、EMI/EMF 相容性、存取範圍和相關主題的詳細資訊，請瀏覽 Extron 網站：www.extron.com，然後參閱《Extron 安全性與法規遵守手冊》，準則編號 68-290-01。

安全上のご注意 • 日本語

警告: この記号が製品上に表示されている場合は、筐体内に絶縁されて

いない高電圧が流れ、感電の危険があることを示しています。

注意:この記号が製品上に表示されている場合は、本機の取扱説明書に

記載されている重要な操作と保守( 整備)の指示についてユーザーの注意を喚起するものです。

安全上のご注意、法規厳守、EMI/EMF適合性、その他の関連項目については、エクストロンのウェブサイト www.extron.com より『 Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide』 ( P/N 68-290-01) をご覧ください。

안전 지침 • 한국어

경고: 이 기호 가 제품에 사용될 경우, 제품의 인클로저 내에 있는

접지되지 않은 위험한 전류로 인해 사용자가 감전될 위험이 있음을 경고합니다.

주의: 이 기호 가 제품에 사용될 경우, 장비와 함께 제공된 책자에 나와

있는 주요 운영 및 유지보수(정비) 지침을 경고합니다.

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.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks(

), registered service marks(

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

ExtronElectronics (see the current list of trademarks on the Terms of Use page at www.extron.com):

Registered Trademarks (

)

Extron, Cable Cubby, ControlScript, CrossPoint, DTP, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Flat Field, FlexOS, Global Configurator, GlobalScripter, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, HyperLane, IPIntercom, IPLink, KeyMinder, LinkLicense, LockIt, MediaLink, MediaPort, NetPA, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, Show Me, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch, SystemINTEGRATOR, TeamWork, TouchLink, V-Lock, VideoLounge, VN-Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall, XTP, XTPSystems, and ZipClip

Registered Service Mark

(SM)

: S3 Service Support Solutions

Trademarks (™

)

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

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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.

ATTENTION:

• The Twisted Pair Extension technology works with unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

• La technologie extension paires torsadées fonctionne avec les câbles paires

NOTES:

• This unit was tested with shielded I/O cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded

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

or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables; but to ensure FCC Class A and CE compliance, STP cables and STP Connectors are required.

torsadées blindées(UTP) ou non blindées(STP). Aﬁn de s’assurer de la compatibilité entre FCC ClasseA et CE, les câbles STP et les connecteurs STP sont nécessaires.

cables must be used to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.

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

Regulatory Compliance Guide on the Extron website.

Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications

The following notifications are used in this guide:

WARNING: Potential risk of severe injury or death.

AVERTISSEMENT : Risque potentiel de blessure grave ou de mort.

CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessuremineure.

ATTENTION:

• Risk of property damage.

• Risque de dommages matériels.

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

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Software Commands

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,0p1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C.0 [01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]

E X! *X1** X2)* X2#* X2! CE}

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

Click the OK button.

File menu, select New.

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.

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

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

About the FOXBOX Tx/Rx HDMI ......................... 1

Transmitter...................................................... 2

Receiver ......................................................... 3

Both Units ...................................................... 3

System Compatibility ...................................... 3

Features ............................................................. 4

Installation ..................................................... 5

Installation Overview ........................................... 5

Connections ....................................................... 5

Transmitter Connections, Controls, and

Indicators ...................................................... 5

Receiver Connections, Controls, and

Indicators ...................................................... 9

Making Connections ..................................... 12

Operation ......................................................... 16

Troubleshooting — If No Image Appears ........... 17

Remote Control ........................................... 18

Simple Instruction Set Control .......................... 18

Host-to-Unit Communications ...................... 18

Using the Command and Response Tables .. 20

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

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

Starting the Program .................................... 29

Using the Program ........................................ 31

Updating the Firmware ................................. 38

Equipment Mounting .................................. 42

Mounting the Unit ............................................. 42

Tabletop Use ................................................ 42

Mounting kits ................................................ 42

UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines ...................... 42

viiFOXBOX Tx/Rx HDMI • Contents

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FOXBOX Tx/Rx HDMI • Contents viii

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Introduction

WARNING: The FOXBOX Tx/Rx HDMI outputs continuous invisible light,

which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution.

AVERTISSEMENT :

qui peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution.

• Do not look into the rear panel ﬁber optic cable connectors or into the ﬁber optic

cables themselves.

• Ne regardez pas dans les connecteurs de câble ﬁbre optique sur le panneau arrière

ou dans les câbles ﬁbre optique eux-mêmes.

• Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the ﬁber cable is

unplugged.

• Branchez les protections contre la poussière dans l’ensemble émetteur/récepteur

lorsque le câble ﬁbre optique est débranché.

• About this Guide

• About the FOXBOX Tx/Rx HDMI

• Features

Le FOXBOX Tx/Rx HDMI émet une lumière invisible en continu

About this Guide

This guide contains information about the ultra-high performance Extron FOXBOX Tx/Rx HDMI fiber optic transmitters and receivers (see figure 1 on the next page).

About the FOXBOX Tx/Rx HDMI

The FOXBOX HDMI Fiber Optic Extender is an ultra-high performance fiber optic transmitter and receiver set for long haul transmission of HDCP-compliant HDMI video, audio, and RS-232 control signals over fiber optic cabling. The transmitter and receiver can extend HDMI signals up to 30 km (18 miles).

NOTE: For HDCP compliance:

• A FOXBOX HDMI or PowerCage FOX HDMI transmitter must be paired with a

FOXBOX HDMI or PowerCage FOX HDMI receiver.

• You must connect both ﬁber optic cables between the transmitter and receiver.

• A signal cannot be daisy-chained and retain HDCP compliance.

• The bidirectional Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is not supported.

FOXBOX Tx/Rx HDMI • Introduction 1

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12V

1.0A MAX

POWER

LINK

OPTICAL

RxTx

OFF

LINK

HDMI AUDIO

HDMI

AUDIO

OUTPUTS

REMOTE RS-232

Tx Rx

RS-232

OVER FIBER

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

L R

FOXBOX Rx HDMI

12V

1.0A MAX

POWER

FOXBOX Tx HDMI

AUDIO INPUT

RS-232

OVER FIBER

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

HDMI

LINK

OPTICAL

RxTx

LINK

POWER

12V 3A MAX

OUTPUT

4/8 OHMS

INPUTS

REMOTE

VOL/MUTE

10V 50mA

MPA 152

LISTED 1

7TT AUDIO/VIDEO APPARATUS

CLASS 2 WIRING DO NOT GROUND

OR SHORT

SPEAKER OUTPUTS!

LINK

NPUT

LAY

L 250

OFF

DIS

LAY

MUTE

CREE

SCREE

VCR

DOC CAM

LAPTOP

TCP/IP

Extron FOXBOX Tx HDMI

Fiber Optic Transmitter

Extron FOXBOX Rx HDMI

Fiber Optic Receiver

Projector

Local Monitor

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

HDMI

HDMl

Extron SI 26X

Two-way Ceiling Speakers

Audio Output

Extron MPA 152

Mini Power Amplier

Blu-ray Player

RS-232

TouchLink

™

Control System

Transmitter

Figure 1. Typical FOXBOX Tx/Rx HDMI Application

The FOXBOX Tx HDMI transmitter accepts HDMI video or DVI-D video (with an applicable adapter), at resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz. The video input can also include embedded audio. The transmitter also loops the HDMI input through for a local monitor.

The transmitter can also accept an analog audio input on 3.5 mm mini jack. A front panel DIP switch selects either the embedded audio or the separate analog audio for the unit to transmit to the receiver.

The transmitter accepts a one-way (transmitter-to-receiver) RS-232 serial communication (for applications such as projector control) serial signal input. The transmitter can receive an optional return (receiver-to-transmitter) stream of serial RS-232 communications, such as projector responses.

The transmitter converts the HDMI video, the selected audio, and the RS-232 serial communication into a proprietary data stream and outputs it as an optical signal on a single LC connector to a compatible fiber optic receiver. It also can receive a proprietary optical signal from the receiver consisting of the RS-232 return from a controlled device.

FOXBOX Tx/Rx HDMI • Introduction 2

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Receiver

Both Units

The FOXBOX Rx HDMI receiver accepts a proprietary optical signal on a single LC connector from a compatible fiber optic transmitter or daisy-chained receiver.

The receiver outputs a single link of HDMI video, digital audio (embedded in the HDMI output), analog audio, and RS-232 serial commands.

If the receiver is appropriately configured and has a second fiber optic cable installed, 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.

If either RS-232 return or daisy-chained communications are implemented, the receiver outputs a proprietary signal on the second fiber optic cable carrying the signal.

For video resolutions up to 1600 x 1200, 1080p, 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.

With the appropriate adapter, the single link of HDMI video output by FOXBOX Rx HDMI can be converted to DVI-D video.

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

The transmitter and receiver have many controls, including image and audio adjustments, that are available under RS-232 Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) control. Both units have image, audio, fiber light status, and lost-light alarm indicators.

System Compatibility

The FOXBOX Tx HDMI transmitter operates in either of two modes, selected under RS-232 control, for compatibility with other, non-HDMI, units:

• Plus — Support resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz. The fiber optic output of

the transmitter can be received only by one of four receivers: a FOXBOX HDMI Rx, a FOXBOX DVI Plus Rx, a PowerCage HDMI Rx, or a PowerCage FOX DVI Plus Rx.

• Non-Plus — Supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz. The fiber optic

output of the transmitter can be received by any FOXBOX, PowerCage FOX, and FOX 500 VGA and DVI unit, including the Plus and non-Plus units.

The FOXBOX Rx HDMI receiver operates interchangeably with all FOXBOX, PowerCage FOX, and FOX 500 VGA and DVI units, including Plus and non-Plus units.

NOTES:

• Although the receiver can operate with non-HDMI transmitters, the video output is

not HDCP-compliant.

• The transmitter and receiver are not compatible with the FOX AV,

PowerCage FOX AV, FOX 3G HD-SDI, PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI, and FOX 3G DVC models.

FOXBOX Tx/Rx HDMI • Introduction 3

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Features

• Ultra high performance — Offers pixel-for-pixel HDMI or DVI-D (with an adapter)

video transmission, up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz (in Plus mode) or 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz (in non-plus mode).

• Video input — The transmitter accepts a single link of HDMI or DVI-D video.

• Loop-through on transmitter — The transmitter has an HDMI loop-through on a

HDMI connector that allows connection of a local monitor.

• EDID emulation mode (Display Data Channel [DDC]) — The FOXBOX Tx HDMI

transmitter provides a selector switch for specifying the rate of the incoming digital video signal. EDID emulation mode allows proper operation when no local monitor is present.

• Video output — The receiver outputs a single link of HDMI video.

• Extron fiber optic product compatibility — Enables ultra-long distance

HDMI-to-analog RGB and analog RGB-to-HDMI conversion without the need for extra signal conversion devices.

• Compatibility with FOX 500 DA6 distribution amplifier and FOX Matrix Switchers

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

input on a 3.5 mm mini jack.

• Analog audio input gain/attenuation — The input audio level of the analog audio can

be adjusted within a range of -18 dB (attenuation) to +10 dB (gain) via the RS-232 link.

• Analog audio output — The receiver outputs balanced or unbalanced stereo audio on

a 5-pole captive screw connector and digital audio embedded in the HDMI output.

• Links monitoring — The panels of the transmitter and receiver have indicators for

monitoring image and audio transmission and both fiber optic links.

• Loss-of-light alarms — The 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 Control Program — For RS-232 remote control from a PC, the

Extron FOX Extenders Control Program, which runs under Microsoft® Windows®, provides a graphical interface and drag-and-drop/point-and-click operation.

• Simple Instruction Set — The transmitter and receiver use the SIS for easy remote

control operation.

• Analog audio level — The analog audio output is at the consumer level (-10 dBV).

• Upgradable firmware — The firmware that controls the operation of each unit 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 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 — Both FOXBOX HDMI units are rack mountable in any conventional

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

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

provides worldwide power compatibility.

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Installation

FOXBOX Tx HDMI Rear Panel

Front Panel

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

• Installation Overview

• Connections

• Operation

Installation Overview

Follow these steps to install and set up an Extron FOXBOX HDMI 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 receiver (see Mounting the Unit on page 42).

3. Connect the cables and configure the receivers (see “Connections,” below).

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

Connections

Transmitter Connections, Controls, and Indicators

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POWER

12V

1.0A MAX

HDMI INPUT

FOXBOX Tx HDMI

AUDIO INPUT

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

ALARM

LINK

OPTICAL

RxTx

AUDIO

HDCP

LINK

HDMI

EDID MINDER

CONFIG

Figure 2. FOXBOX Tx Transmitter Connectors

HDMI Input connector (see below)

Audio connector (see the next page)

Alarm outputs port

EDID Minder switch (see page 8)

Configuration port

Indicators

HDMI Input connector (FOXBOX HDMI only) — Connect a single link of HDMI or

HDMI Loop-through Connector

RS-232 Over Fiber port

Fiber optic connectors (see page 7)

DIP switches

DC power connector

DVI-D (with the appropriate adapter) to this HDMI connector (see HDMI connector on page 12).

The FOXBOX Tx HDMI also accepts embedded digital audio on this connector.

HDMI Loop-through connector — If desired, connect a local monitor to this HDMI

connector.

50Hz

1 2

DIGITAL

AUDIO

ANALOG60Hz

HDMI LOOP THRU

FOXBOX Tx HDMI

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Audio connector (see figure 2 on the previous page) — Plug an audio input

AUDIO INPUT

Tip (+)

Sleeve ( )

Ring (-)

Tip (+)

RCA Connector

3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector

(balanced)

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

RS-232

into the transmitter via this stereo mini jack connector.

NOTE: See figure 3 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.

Figure 3. Typical Audio Connectors

The input audio level can be set via an SIS command (see page 22) to the transmitter or using the FOX Extenders Control Program (see page 32).

RS-232 Over Fiber port — If you want 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 first three leftmost poles (Tx, Rx, and _) of this 5-pole captive screw connector (see RS-232

connections on page 13 to wire this connector).

OVER FIBER

NOTES:

• If you connect only one ﬁber optic cable (item F, 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 link 2 enabled (via an SIS command (see page 25) to the receiver or using the FOX Extenders Control Program (see page 34).

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

Alarm outputs port — For remote monitoring of the status of fiber optic

115200 baud.

OVER FIBER

link 2, connect a locally-constructed 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 13 to wire this connector).

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Fiber optic connectors and LEDs (see figure 2 on page 5)—

OPTICAL

122

WARNING: The FOXBOX Tx/Rx HDMI outputs continuous invisible light,

which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution.

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

continu qui peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution.

• Do not look into the rear panel ﬁber optic cable connectors or into the ﬁber

optic cables themselves.

• Ne regardez pas dans les connecteurs de câble ﬁbre optique sur le panneau

arrière ou dans les câbles ﬁbre optique eux-mêmes.

• Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the ﬁber cable is

unplugged.

• Branchez les protections contre la poussière dans l’ensemble émetteur/

récepteur lorsque le câble ﬁbre optique est débranché.

NOTES:

• 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 or aqua jacket.

• 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, or if your receiver is conﬁgured to daisy-chain the optical signal:

• The HDMI signal output by the receiver is not HDCP-compliant.

• You will not receive RS-232 reports from the controlled device.

• To receive responses from the controlled device and for HDCP compliance,

you need to install both ﬁber optic cables and leave link 2 enabled (via an

SIS command (see page 25) to the receiver or using the FOX Extenders Control Program (see page 34).

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 HDMI receiver (item Q on figure 4 on page 10) or to any other compatible Extron FOX device.

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

serial communications from the receiver to the transmitter.

Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Tx connector on a FOXBOX Rx HDMI receiver (item Q on figure 4 on page 10) or to any other compatible Extron FOX device.

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

ansmitter

Receiver

LINK

OPTICAL

LINK

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EDID Minder switch (see figure 2 on page 5)— Set this switch to one of the positions

50Hz

DIGITAL

ANALOG60Hz

CONFIG

12V

1.0A MAX

POWER

HDMI

below to select the source of the DDC or a specific resolution.

Position 0 — A user-recorded EDID that has been captured from the display connected to the HDMI loop-thru connector on the transmitter (item B on figure 2 on page 5) or manually imported via an SIS command on page 22 to the transmitter.

Position 1 — The EDID is selected via the front panel Configuration port using an SIS command or the FOX Extenders Control Program.

Position 2 - F — Specify a resolution. The table below identifies the switch positions and the associated resolutions.

Pos. Source or resolution Pos. Resolution Pos. Resolution

0 User recorded EDID 6 1280X*00 C 1600x1200 1 RS-232 7 1280x1024 D 1680x1050 2 800x600 8 1360x768 E 1920x1080 (1080p) 3 1024x768 9 1366x768 F 1920x1200 4 1280x720 (720p) A 1400x1050 5 1280x768 B 1440x900

DIP switches —

50 Hz / 60 Hz switch — This switch selects the vertical refresh rate of the resolution selected by the EDID Minder hex switch (item

on figure 2 on

AUDIO

page 5). Up selects the 50 Hz rate and down selects the 60 Hz refresh rate.

Audio switch — This switch selects which audio input, the audio embedded in the HDMI input or the analog audio, is sent to the receiver. Up selects the digital (embedded) audio and down selects the analog audio.

Configuration port — 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 14 for more details on the adapter cable. See Remote Control on page 18 for SIS commands and software control.

The TRS RS-232 cable is included with the FOXBOX Tx HDMI transmitter.

DC power connector — Plug the included external 12 VDC power supply

into this connector. See Power supply wiring on page 15, to wire the connector.

Indicators —

Power LED — This LED lights to indicate that power is applied to the unit.

HDMI LED — This LED lights when the transmitter detects an input signal on its video

input.

HDCP LED — This LED lights when the input signal is HDCP encrypted.

Audio LED — This LED lights when the transmitter detects a low level audio signal for

a short period of time on the selected (embedded or analog) input. It returns to unlit if the audio signal drops below the minimum threshold for a short period of time.

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Receiver Connections, Controls, and Indicators

AUDIO

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

RS-232

Rear panel

LLMMSS OO PP RRNNQQ

POWER 12V

1.0A MAX

Figure 4. FOXBOX Rx Receiver Rear Panel Features

RxTx

LINK

OPTICAL

LINK

FOXBOX Rx HDMI

HDMI AUDIO

OFF

HDMI

OUTPUTS

AUDIO

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

ALARM

REMOTE

RS-232

Tx Rx

HDMI Input connector (see below)

Audio connector

Alarm outputs port

Remote RS-232 port (see page 11)

HDMI Output connector — Connect a video display to this HDMI connector (see

HDMI Loop-through Connector

RS-232 Over Fiber port

Fiber optic connectors (see page 10)

DC power connector

HDMI connector on page 12).

HDMI Audio switch — This switch mutes (Off position) and unmutes (On position) the

embedded audio output on the HDMI output connector. The audio on the captive screw output always remains active regardless of the setting of this switch.

Audio output 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 Audio output connector on page 14 to wire a captive screw connector for the appropriate output type and impedance level.

RS-232 Over Fiber port — If you want the FOXBOX to pass serial

OVER FIBER

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

connections on page 13 to wire this connector.

NOTES:

• If you connect only one ﬁber optic cable (item Q, on the next page), or you

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

115200 baud.

Alarm outputs port — For remote monitoring of the status 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 (see Alarm outputs connection on page 13 to wire this connector).

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Fiber optic connectors and LEDs (see figure 4 on the previous page) —

Fr or Daisy-Chained

Receiver

page 7)

Tx Rx

WARNING: The FOXBOX Tx/Rx HDMI outputs continuous invisible light,

which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution.

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

continu qui peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution.

• Do not look into the rear panel ﬁber optic cable connectors or into the ﬁber

optic cables themselves.

• Ne regardez pas dans les connecteurs de câble ﬁbre optique sur le panneau

arrière ou dans les câbles ﬁbre optique eux-mêmes.

• Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the ﬁber cable is

unplugged.

• Branchez les protections contre la poussière dans l’ensemble émetteur/

récepteur lorsque le câble ﬁbre optique est débranché.

NOTES:

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

• One way (transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx) only — Connect ﬁber cable 3

(from transmitter connector 1) only.

• Two way (transmitter to receiver and return) — Connect ﬁber cable 3

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

• One way (transmitter to receiver) with daisy

chain (receiver to receiver) — Connect ﬁber

cable 3 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 Up

Receiver

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

• See the transmitter ﬁber connector NOTES on page 7,

which also apply to these connectors.

334444

om Transmitter

Receiver

Tx Rx

ansmitter

( on

page 7)

Tx Rx

Figure 5. Two Way

Figure 6. Daisy Chain Configuration

Rx (required) — For all one-way video, audio, and serial communications from the

Configuration

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 F on page 7) or to any other compatible Extron FOXBOX device.

Tx (optional) — 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.

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

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

light.

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

The Rx connector on the FOXBOX Tx transmitter (item 2 on page 7) 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).

Remote RS-232 port (see figure 4 on page 9) — 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 this 3-pole captive screw connector. See RS-232

connections on page 13 to wire this connector. See Remote Control on page 18 for

SIS commands and software control.

DC power connector — Plug the included external 12 VDC power supply into this

connector. See Power supply wiring on page 15, to wire the connector.

Front panel

TT VV UU

AUDIO

HDCP

HDMI

CONFIG

FOXBOX Rx HDMI

Figure 7. FOXBOX Rx Receiver Front Panel Features

Power LED — This LED lights to indicate that power is applied to the unit.

Indicators —

HDMI LED — HDMI video input

HDCP LED — This LED lights when the output signal is HDCP encrypted.

Audio LED — This LED lights on the receiver when the transmitter detects a low level

audio signal for a short period of time. It returns to unlit if the audio signal drops below the minimum threshold for a short period of time.

Configuration port — 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 14 for more details on the adapter cable. See Remote Control on page 17 for SIS commands and software control.

The TRS RS-232 cable is included with the FOXBOX Tx HDMI transmitter.

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Making Connections

HDMI connector

HDMI 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 or buffered loop-through of the

FOXBOX HDMI transmitter or the output of the FOXBOX HDMI receiver.

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

• Limit or avoid the use of adapters.

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

non-DVI cables or modified cables can result in a missing video output.

To securely fasten an HDMI cable to a device:

1. Plug the HDMI cable into the panel connection (see figure 8, 1).

Figure 8. Installing the LockIt Lacing Bracket

2. Loosen the HDMI connection mounting screw from the panel enough to allow the

LockIt lacing bracket to be placed over it (2). The screw does not have to be removed.

3. Place the LockIt lacing bracket on the screw and against the HDMI connector, then

tighten the screw to secure the bracket (3).

ATTENTION:

• Do not overtighten the HDMI connector mounting screw. The shield to which it

fastens is very thin and can easily be stripped.

• Ne serrez pas trop la vis de montage du connecteur HDMI. Le blindage auquel

elle est attachée est très ﬁn et peut facilement être dénudé.

4. Loosely place the included tie wrap around the HDMI connector and the LockIt lacing

bracket as shown (4).

5. While holding the connector securely against the lacing bracket, use pliers or similar

tools to tighten the tie wrap, then remove any excess length (

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RS-232 connections

FunctionPin

RS-232

REMOTE

Do not tin the wires!

RS-232

The Remote RS-232 port on the receiver only is for remote control of the receiver. The RS-232 Over Fiber port on both units is for transmission of serial signals, such as projector control signals, between the transmitter and receiver. See figure 9 to properly wire the connectors.

RS-232

Tx Rx

ALARM

OVER FIBER

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)

NOTE: Cross the Tx and Rx lines once between the source and the target.

Figure 9. RS-232 Over Fiber Connector

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

• Longer bare wires can short together.

• Shorter wires are not as secure in the connectors 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 10. Alarm Connector

NOTE: The length of exposed wires is critical (see the RS-232 connector NOTE above.)

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Audio output connector

Unbalanced Stereo Output Balanced Stereo Output

Do not tin the wires!

Tip

NO GROUND HERE

Tip

Sleeves Sleeves

Tip

Ring

Tip

Ring

(Gnd)

Tip

See figure 11 to properly wire a captive screw output connector. The connector is included with transmitter, but you must supply the audio cable. Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector.

Figure 11. Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Stereo Audio Output

ATTENTION:

• For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeves to the ground contact. DO NOT

connect the sleeves to the negative (-) contacts.

• Pour l’audio asymétrique, connectez les manchons au contact au sol. NE PAS

connecter les manchons aux contacts négatifs (–).

NOTE: The length of exposed wires is important (see the RS-232 connector NOTE on

the previous page for more information.)

Front panel Configuration ports

NOTE: These ports are for remote control of the unit, 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, included with the transmitter, can be used for this connection.

6 feet

(1.8 m)

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

Part #70-335-01

Ring

Sleeve

Figure 12. 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 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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See Remote Control on page 18 for definitions of the SIS commands (serial commands to

Power Supply

Output Cord

SECTION A–A

Ridges

Smooth

Tie Wrap

control the transmitter via the Configuration port) and software control.

Power supply wiring

ATTENTION:

• Always use a power supply provided 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 unit.

• 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.

Figure 13 shows how to wire the connector. Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the power cord to the extended tail of the connector.

Figure 13. Power Connector Wiring

CAUTION: ATTENTION :

• The wires must be kept separate while the power supply is plugged in. Remove

power before wiring.

• Les deux cordons 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 wires 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

provoquer 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 insérer dans le connecteur. Les câbles

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

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ATTENTION:

• This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed power source marked

“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.

• Ce produit est destiné à une utilisation avec une source d’alimentation listéeUL

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 are not suitable for use in air handling

spaces or in wall cavities.

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

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

• The installation must always be in accordance with the applicable provisions of

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.

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

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. Incorrect voltage polarity can damage the

power supply and the unit. The ridges on the side of the cord (see ﬁgure 13 on the previous page) identify the power cord negative lead.

• La polarité de la source d’alimentation est primordiale. Une polarité incorrecte

pourrait endommager la source d’alimentation et l’unité. Les stries sur le côté du cordon (voir l’illustration 13 sur la page 15) permettent de repérer le pôle négatif du cordon d’alimentation.

Operation

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

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

Extron website 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 or the rear panel Remote RS-232 port on the receiver and operate using either SIS commands or the FOX Extenders Control Program (see Remote

Control on page 18).

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Troubleshooting — If No Image Appears

1. Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on. The transmitter and receiver are

receiving power if their power LEDs are lit.

2. Ensure an active input is applied to the transmitter. The tranmsitter is receiving an active

input if the HDMI LED is lit.

3. Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied.

4. Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary.

5. Call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline if necessary (see

www.extron.com for the phone number in your region of the world).

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Remote Control

This section includes:

• Simple Instruction Set Control

• FOX Extenders Control Program

The transmitter and receiver each have a front panel Configuration port, a 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (see Front panel Configuration ports on page 14). The receiver has a rear panel Remote RS-232 port, a 3-pole captive screw connector (see RS-232 connections on page 13). Any of these ports can be connected to a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal or DataViewer utility, or a control system to make serial control of the transmitter and receiver possible.

The default serial port protocol for all ports is as follows:

• 9600 baud • No parity • 8-bit

• No flow control • 1 stop bit

NOTE: RS-232 commands and FOX Extenders Control Program functions are

transmitter- or receiver-specific or may have different responses depending on the unit connected. You must connect to the appropriate device for the command or function to work properly or to get the expected response.

Simple Instruction Set Control

Host-to-Unit 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 transmitter or receiver 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.

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Symbol Definitions for Transmitter SIS Commands

= CR/LF (carriage return/line feed)

]

= Carriage return (no line feed)

}

| = Pipe (can be used interchangeably with the } character)

• = Space (hard) character

= Escape key (hex 1B)

W = Can be used interchangeably with the E character

X! = EDID hex switch position 00 = User captured EDID 08 = 1360 x 768

01 = RS-232 control 09 = 1366 x 768 02 = 800 x 600 10 = 1400 x 1050 03 = 1024 x 768 11 = 1440 x 900 04 = 720p* 12 = 1600 x 1200 05 = 1280 x 768 13 = 1680 x 1050 06 = 1280 x 800 14 = 1080p* 07 = 1280 x 1024 15 = 1920 x 1200

* 720p and 1080p also include a block for embedded audio; all other positions are video only

X@ = Refresh rate 1 = 50 Hz 2 = 60 Hz X# = EDID See the table on page 21. X$ = Native resolution Resolution and rate in an easily-viewed format, such as “800x600@60Hz“. X% = EDID record 128 or 256 bytes X^ = Input Audio Format 0 = follow switch 2 = force analog audio

1 = force digital audio 3 = Auto (digital if present, else analog)

X& = Audio gain adjustment range 00 to 10 X* = Audio level adjustment range –18 to +10 (in 1.0 dB steps) X( = Audio attenuation adjustment range 00 to 18 X1) = Switch position and enable or disable status 0 = off (down) or disable 1 = on (up) or enable X1! = HDCP authorized device 0 = off 1 = on X1@ = Link and input status 0 = link or input not detected 1 = link or input detected X1# = Internal temperature nnnF•nnC X1$ = Transmission mode SM = singlemode MM = multimode X1% = Firmware version v.vv X1& = Frequency n.nn

Unit-initiated Messages

When a local event, such as an equipment power-up, 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; 60-1174-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

X1@

•2Lnk

X1@

•Vid

X1@

•Aud

X1@

]

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

EmbedAud

X1)

]

The unit sends the Embedded audio message whenever a change in the position of the receiver rear panel HDMI Audio switch occurs.

]]

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Error Responses

ASCII to Hex Conversion Table

Space

When the unit 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 transmitter or receiver 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 and Response Tables

The command and response tables begins on the next page. 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.

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Command and Response Table for Transmitter SIS Commands

Command Function

Switch

status

Request EDID and refresh rate switch positions

Example

Request EDID switch position

Request Refresh rate switch position

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

}

Stat

}

Stat

} X!]

Stat

} X@]

3Stat

Response

(Unit to Host)

EdidMdrX!•Vrate

didMdr15•

Vrate2

X@]

]

Additional description

EDID switch is set to 15 (1080p) and the vertical rate switch is set to 2 (60 Hz).

Switch mode

NOTES:

• The table below the commands deﬁnes the value of each EDID value.

• The front panel EDID minder rotary switch on the transmitter must be in position 1 for the variables to be changeable via an SIS

command. The unit returns the E14 error if the switch is in other than position 1.

Set EDID resolution and refresh rate

Example:

View assigned EDID

Save EDID

Value

User captured EDID

Value

EAX#

A58EDID

AEDID

S0EDID

}

EDID

}

} X#]

}

Value

Edid•

A58

EdidS0

X#]

]

Value

Assign an EDID value of X#.

Assign an EDID value of 720p at 60 Hz.

The assigned EDID value is X#.

Save the resolution of the display connected to the transmitter passthrough port to EDID location 0.

Value

DVI Pro values (with HDMI-to-DVI adapters)

800x600 @ 50 Hz

800x600 @ 60 Hz

1024x768 @ 50 Hz

1024x768 @ 60 Hz

1280x720 @ 50 H

1280x720 @ 60 Hz

1280x768 @ 50 Hz

1280x768 @ 60 Hz

1280X*00 @ 50 Hz

1280X*00 @ 60 Hz

1280x1024 @ 50 Hz

1280x1024 @ 60 Hz

1360x768 @ 50 Hz

1360x768 @ 60 Hz

1366x768 @ 50 Hz

1366x768 @ 60 Hz

1400x1050 @ 50 Hz

1400x1050 @ 60 Hz

1440x900 @ 50 Hz

1440x900 @ 60 Hz

1600x900 @ 50 Hz

1600x900 @ 60 Hz

1600x1200 @ 50 Hz

1600x1200 @ 60 Hz

1680x1050 @ 50 Hz

1680x1050 @ 60 Hz

1920x1080 @ 50 Hz

1920x1280 @ 60 Hz

1920x1200 @ 50 Hz

1920x1200 @ 60 Hz

HDMI PC values, all with 2-channel embedded audio

1024x768 @ 50 Hz

1024x768 @ 60 Hz

1280x768 @ 50 Hz

1280x768 @ 60 Hz

1280X*00 @ 50 Hz

1280X*00 @ 60 Hz

1280x1024 @ 50 Hz

1280x1024 @ 60 Hz

1360x768 @ 50 Hz

1360x768 @ 60 Hz

1366x768 @ 50 Hz

1366x768 @ 60 Hz

1400x1050 @ 50 Hz

1400x1050 @ 60 Hz

1440x900 @ 50 Hz

1440x900 @ 60 Hz

1600x900 @ 50 Hz

1600x900 @ 60 Hz

1600x1200 @ 50 Hz

1600x1200 @ 60 Hz

1680x1050 @ 50 Hz

1680x1050 @ 60 Hz

1920x1200 @ 50 Hz

1920x1200 @ 60 Hz

HDMI HDTV values, all with 2-channel embedded audio

480p @ 60 Hz

576p @ 50 Hz

* Default value

58*

720p @ 50 Hz

720p @ 60 Hz

1080i @ 50 Hz

1080i @ 60 Hz

1080p @ 50 Hz

1080p @ 60 Hz

KEY:

= EDID hex switch position 00 = User captured EDID 04 = 1280x720* (720p) 08 = 1360x768 12 = 1600x1200 01 = RS-232 control 05 = 1280x768 09 = 1366x768 13 = 1680x1050 02 = 800x600 06 = 1280X*00 10 = 1400x1050 14 = 1920x1080p* (1080p) 03 = 1024x768 07 = 1280x1024 11 = 1440x900 15 = 1920x1200 * 720p and 1080p also include a block for embedded audio; all other positions are video only

= Refresh rate 1 = 50 Hz 2 = 60 Hz

= EDID See the table above.

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Command and Response Table for Transmitter SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

Switch

mode (continued)

Show native EDID value

Import EDID

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

Audio Input Selection

Set input audio format

View input audio format

Audio input gain and attenuation

NOTES:

EIX^

• 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 PowerCage FOX 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

Show input level

Input reports as an HDCP authorized device

HDCP authorized device on

HDCP authorized device off

View HDCP authorized device status

–G

Response

(Unit to Host)

} X$]

NEDID

}X%

0EDID

}

AFMT

} X^]

IAFMT

G Aud

g Aud

}

E1HDCP

}

E0HDCP

} X1!]

EHDCP

EdidI

AfmtI

Aud+02.0

Aud

Aud+03.0

Aud–01.0

X*]

HdcpE1

HdcpE0

]

X^]

X*]

]

Additional description

Show the native resolution of the display connected to the receiver.

Sets the input audio format.

View the input audio format setting.

Set the input level to X* dB (gain).

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

Set the input level to X* dB (attenuation).

Increase the audio level by 1 dB.

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

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

Set the transmitter as an HDCP authorized device.

Set the transmitter as not an HDCP authorized device.

Show HDCP authorized device status.

KEY:

= Native resolution Resolution and rate in an easily-viewed format, such as “800x600@60Hz“

= EDID record 128 or 256 bytes

= Input Audio Format 0 = follow switch (default) 2 = force analog audio 1 = force digital audio 3 = Auto (digital if present, else analog

= Audio gain adjustment range 00 to 10

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

= Audio attenuation adjustment range 00 to 18

X1)

= Enable or disable status 0 = off (down) or disable 1 = on (up) or enable

X1!

= HDCP authorized device 0 = off 1 = on (default)

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Command and Response Table for Transmitter SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

Status requests

View link 1 (Tx-to-Rx) status

View link 2 (Rx-to-Tx) status

View input video status

View input audio status

View all signal status

View HDMI signal status

View HDCP status

View temperature

Information requests

Information request

Show ﬁrmware version

Example:

Request part number

Input sync detection

Resets

Reset audio

System reset

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

20S

1LS

EZA}

ZXXX

}

Response

(Unit to Host)

X1@]

X1@

•

X1@

•

X1@

X1#C]

•

X1@

•

]

horizontal

]

SigO

•

HdcpO

2Lnk

]

X1&

SigI

HdcpI

X1#

1Lnk

X1%]

1.23

60–nnnn–nn

X1&

Zpa

Zpx

X1@

•

HdcpI

X1@]

X1@

•

Vid

vertical

Additional description

]

X1@

•

Aud

X1@]

•

HdcpO

Report the status of the HDMI input, HDMI output, HDCP encoding on the input, and HDCP encoding on the output.

Report the status of the HDMI input and HDMI output (always -- for a transmitter).

Report the status of the HDCP encoding on the input and HDCP encoding on the output.

Show temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius.

X1@•X1$

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).

The factory-installed ﬁrmware version is 1.23 (sample value only).

Shows horizontal frequency in kHz and vertical freq in Hz. 000.0,000.0 if no signal is detected.

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

Reset all settings to factory defaults.

]

•

KEY:

X1@

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

X1#

= Internal temperature nnnF•nnC

X1$

= Transmission mode SM = singlemode MM = multimode

X1%

= Firmware version v.vv

X1&

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

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Symbol definitions for receiver SIS commands

= Carriage return/line feed

]

= Carriage return (no line feed)

}

| = Pipe (can be used interchangeably with the } character)

• = Space (hard) character

= Escape key (hex 1B)

W = Can be used interchangeably with the E character

X1) = Mute/auto memory status and enable or disable status 0 = off or disable 1 = on or enable X1@ = Link and input status 0 = link or input not detected 1 = link or input detected X1# = Internal temperature nnnF•nnC X1$ = Transmission mode SM = singlemode MM = multimode X1% = Firmware version v.vv X1^ = Sync frequency xxx.xx (frequency in kHz [H] or Hz [V]) X1& = Switch position 0 = off (right) 1 = on (left) X1* = Horizontal and vertical position 000 through 255 X1( = Memory preset number 01 to 30 X2) = Test pattern 0 = none 2 = grayscale

1 = color bars 3 = alternating pixels

X2! = Rx link and daisy chain enable 0 = disable 2 = daisy chain enable

1 = return link enable

X2@ = Video delay (0 plus six steps at 0.25 seconds per step) 0 = 0 second

1 = 0.25 second 4 = 1.0 second 2 = 0.5 second (default) 5 = 1.25 second 3 = 0.75 second 6 = 1.5 second

X2# = Video bit depth 0 = auto 1 = 8-bit

Command and Response Table for Receiver SIS Commands

Command Function

Video mute

Mute output

Unmute output

Show video mute status

Horizontal shift

Set a horizontal position

Increment position

Decrement position

Show position

Vertical shift

Set a vertical position

Increment position

Decrement position

Show position

List sync frequency

View input frequency

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

X1*

H Hph

–H

X1*

/ Vph

–/

Response

(Unit to Host)

]

Blk1

]

Blk0

X1)]

X1*]

Hph

X1*]

Hph

X1*]

Vph

X1*]

Vph

X1*]

X1^,X1^]

Additional description

Blank the video output.

Output video.

Video mute status is

Set horizontal centering to

Shift the image one pixel to the right.

Shift the image one pixel to the left.

Set vertical centering to

Shift the image down one line.

Shift the image up line.

Shows horizontal frequency in kHz and vertical frequency in Hz. 000.0,000.0 if no signal is detected.

X1)

X1*

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Command and Response Table for Receiver SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

Response

(Unit to Host)

Additional description

Memory presets

Save preset

Recall preset

X1(

, Spr

X1(

. Rpr

X1(]

Command code is a comma.

Command code is a period.

Auto memory

Disable auto memory

Enable auto memory

Show auto memory status

55*0#

55*1#

55#

Img0

Img1

X1)]

]

Audio mute

Mute the audio

Unmute the audio

Show audio mute status

Amt1

Amt0

X1)]

]

Silence the audio output of the receiver.

The receiver outputs audio.

X1)

Audio mute status is

Test pattern

NOTE: You must have a video input connected to the transmitter 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

Tst1

Tst2

Tst3

Tst0

X2)]

]

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 and daisy chain

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

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

Disable return link

Enable return link to transmitter

Enable daisy chain

Show return link and daisy chain status

66*0*0#

66*0*1#

66*0*2#

66*0#

Rle*0*0

Rle*0*1

Rle*0*2

X2!]

]

Disable link 2.

Enable link 2 (default setting).

Enable receiver daisy chain mode.

Video bit depth

Set video bit depth to auto

Force video to 8-bit depth

View video bit depth

}

V0BITD

}

V1BITD

} X2#]

VBITD

BitdV0

BitdV1

]

HDCP notiﬁcation

Enable notiﬁcation

Disable notiﬁcation

View notiﬁcation status

X1)

KEY:

= Auto memory and HDCP status 0 = off 1 = on

X1(

= Memory preset number 01 to 30

X2)

= Test pattern 0 = none 2 = grayscale

X2!

= Rx link and daisy chain enable 0 = disable 1 = return link enable 2 = daisy chain enable

X2#

= Video bit depth 0 = auto 1 = 8-bit

}

N1HDCP

}

N0HDCP

} X1)]

NHDCP

1 = color bars 3 = alternating pixels

HdcpN1

HdcpN0

]

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Command and Response Table for Receiver SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

Response

(Unit to Host)

Video shutdown delay

NOTES:

• The Set Video Delay command delays the digital video to help monitors sync correctly during an input rate change.

• Only video is delayed; embedded audio is not delayed.

Set delay

Example:

View delay

Switch and signal status requests

Request Audio switch status

NOTE: The audio on the captive screw audio output always remains active regardless of the setting of this switch.

Check audio embed

View link 1 (Tx-to-Rx) status

View link 2 (Rx-to-Tx) status

View input video status

View input audio status

View all signal status

View HDMI signal status

X2@

# Dly

3*3#

} X1&]

Stat

5Stat

}

X2@]

]

Dly3

X2@]

EmbedAud

X1@]

X1@

SigI

X1@

SigI

X1@]

•

SigO

•

SigO

X1@

•

HdcpI

X1@]

X1@

View HDCP status

View temperature

20S

HdcpI

X1#

X1@

X1#C]

•

HdcpO

X1@]

Additional description

Delay video by an interval of

Delay video by an interval of 0.75 seconds (3 x 0.25 seconds).

Show the position of the Audio switch:

0 = off (embedded audio is muted) or 1 = on (unmute).

Show if audio is embedded in the video stream:

0 = not detected or 1 = detected.

X1@]

•

HdcpO

Report the status of the HDMI input, HDMI output, HDCP encoding on the input, and HDCP encoding on the output.

Report the status of the HDMI input and HDMI output (always -- for a transmitter).

Report the status of the HDCP encoding on the input and HDCP encoding on the output.

Show temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius.

X2@

X1@

KEY:

= Link status 0 = light or signal input not detected

1 = light or signal detected

X1#

= Internal temperature nnnF•nnC

X1&

= Switch position 0 = off (right) 1 = on (left)

X2@

= Video delay 0 = 0 second

(0 plus six steps at 0.25 seconds per step) 1 = 0.25 second 3 = 0.75 second 5 = 1.25 second 2 = 0.5 second (default) 4 = 1.0 second 6 = 1.5 second

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Command and Response Table for Receiver SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

Information requests

Information request

Show ﬁrmware version

Example:

Request part number

Input sync detection

1LS

Resets

Reset audio

System reset

X1@

KEY:

= Link status 0 = light or signal input not detected

1 = light or signal detected

X1$

= Transmission mode SM = singlemode MM = multimode

X1%

= Firmware version v.vv

X1&

= Switch position 0 = off (right) 1 = on (left)

EZA}

ZXXX

}

Response

(Unit to Host)

X1@

•

]

horizontal

]

2Lnk

]

X1&

1Lnk

X1%]

1.23

60–nnnn–nn

X1&

Zpa

Zpx

X1@

vertical

•

Vid

Additional description

X1@

X1@•X1$

•

Aud

The factory-installed ﬁrmware version is 1.23 (sample value only).

Shows horizontal frequency in kHz and

]

vertical freq in Hz. 000.0,000.0 if no signal is detected.

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

Reset all settings to factory defaults.

]

•

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FOX Extenders Control Program

— OR

The Extron FOX Extenders program, which communicates with the transmitter and receiver pair via the Remote RS-232 port of either unit provides an easy way to operate the pair.

The program is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, or later. This software and updates to it can be downloaded from the Extron Web site (www.extron.com).

Installing the Software

Download the software as follow:

NOTES:

• This procedural description is illustrated as using Internet Explorer. Depending on

the browser you use, some steps or indications may be different.

• Steps 1 through 7, below, are also used to download ﬁrmware update packages.

1. Visit the Extron website and click the Download tab (see figure 14, 1).

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—

44444444

33333333

22222222

Figure 14. Downloading the Room Agent Software Package

2. Click the Software link or Firmware link as appropriate (2).

3. Click the desired filtering letter (3) to jump to the nearest page of downloads.

4. Click Download for the FOX Extenders (4).

The Log in dialog box appears (see figure 15).

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22222222

Figure 15. Log in Center Dialog Box

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

(see figure 15 on the previous page, 1).

TIPS:

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

credentials.

• Click Keep me logged in to eliminate steps 5 through 7 in future downloads.

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

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

similar confirmation (see figure 16, 1).

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Figure 16. Download Warning and Confirmation

NOTE: Figure 16 may appear different or may not appear at all, depending on your

Web browser choice and its security settings.

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

on page 38.

9. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. By default, the installation creates a

C:\Program Files\Extron\FOX_Extenders directory, and it places four icons into a

group folder named “Extron Electronics\FOX Extender Control Program” The four installed icons are:

• Check for FOX Extenders updates

• FOX Extenders

• FOX Extenders Help

• Uninstall FOX Extenders

Starting the Program

Start the Extron FOX Extenders program as follows:

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

Control Program > FOX Extenders.

The Communication Setup window appears (see figure 17).

Figure 17. Communication Setup Window

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

FOX Extenders Control Program window opens (see figure 18 on the next page).

. The

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Figure 18. FOX Extenders Control Program Window

NOTES:

• Figure 16 is an amalgam of program displays. Some controls and displays are

available when connected to the transmitter only and some when connected to the receiver only. These functions are identiﬁed in the descriptions that follow.

• 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, the transmitter will not receive reports from the controlled device. For the transmitter to receive responses from the controlled device, you must install two ﬁber optic cables and leave link 2 enabled (via an SIS command (see page 25) to the receiver or using the FOX Extenders Control Program (see page 34).

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Using the Program

Status panel

Figure 19. Status Panel

The Status panel provides indications of the connection status.

• HDMI indicator — This indicator is green when the transmitter detects a sync signal

on its HDMI video input

• Audio indicator — This indicator is green when the transmitter detects a low level

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

• Link 1 indicator — This indicator is green when the receiver detects light on the fiber

optic cable connected to the Tx port.

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

status 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.

• Link 2 (Optional) indicator — This indicator is green when the transmitter detects light

on the fiber 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 the controlling PC is connected, the FOXBOX model (multimode or singlemode), the internal temperature, and the video input frequency. The Other side entry cannot be read when connected to a FOXBOX HDMI.

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Control tab functions

Click the Control tab to access the picture and audio adjustments functions described below.

Figure 20. Control Tab

Video Adjustment panel

NOTE: The Video Adjustment panel controls are available only

if you are connected to the receiver and an active video input is connected to the transmitter.

The Video Adjustment panel provides Shift Horizontal and Shift Vertical fader controls that let you change the position of the display on the screen.

Audio Adjustment panel

NOTE: The Audio Adjustment panel controls are available only if you

are connected to the transmitter.

Audio Gain/Attenuation fader — 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.

Memory Preset panel

NOTE: The Memory Preset panel controls are available only if you are

connected to the receiver.

Memory Preset panel provides a means to save and recall memory

The presets. Memory presets are stored values of the horizontal and vertical position saved in nonvolatile memory. When the FOXBOX is powered down and later powered back up, the settings are available for selection using the Recall button. Saving the settings to a preset using the Save button overwrites the settings previously written to that preset.

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Mute panel

NOTE: The Mute panel controls are available only if you are

connected to the receiver.

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.

I/O Configuration tab functions

Click the I/O Configuration tab to access the functions described below.

Figure 21. I/O Tab

Output Configuration panel

NOTE: The Output Configuration panel control is available

only if you are connected to the receiver.

The Video Shutdown Delay setting delays the digital video to help monitor sync correctly during an input rate change. Only video is delayed; embedded audio is not delayed.

HDCP panel

NOTE: • The HDCP Authorized controls are available only if

you are connected to the transmitter.

• The HDCP Notification controls are available only

if you are connected to the receiver.

Both sets of radio buttons cannot be available for selection at the same time.

• HDCP Authorized radio buttons — The HDCP authorized function determines

whether the transmitter operates as an HDCP authorized device or not. An HDCP authorized device allows an HDMI source to output HDCP-encrypted video. A non-authorized setting is useful for video sources that always encrypt their output if the connected device (the transmitter in this example) is HDCP capable. If the display connected to the receiver is not HDCP compliant, this automatic encryption would result in no display.

• HDCP Notification radio buttons — The HDCP notification function in the receiver

enables a connected display to show a green or black screen if the transmitted HDMI video is HDCP encrypted and the display is not HDCP capable.

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Plus Mode Transmission panel

NOTE: The Plus Mode Transmission radio buttons are available

only if you are connected to the transmitter.

The Plus Mode Transmission radio buttons allow you to enable and disable Plus mode.

Plus mode enabled forces the transmitter to emulate a FOXBOX DVI Plus or PowerCage FOX DVI Plus transmitter for compatibility with one of four receivers: a FOXBOX HDMI Rx, a FOXBOX DVI Plus Rx, a PowerCage HDMI Rx, or a PowerCage FOX DVI Plus Rx.

Plus mode disabled allows the output of the transmitter to be received by any FOXBOX, PowerCage FOX, and FOX 500 VGA and DVI unit, including the Plus and non-Plus units.

Video Bit Depth panel

NOTE: The Video Bit Depth panel radio buttons are available only

if you are connected to the receiver.

The Video Bit Depth radio buttons allow you to force the bit depth to 8 bits or to set it to auto.

Advanced tab functions

Click the Advanced tab to access the functions described below.

NOTE: The Advanced functions are available only if you are connected to the receiver.

Figure 22. Advanced Tab

Link 2 and Daisy Chain radio buttons

Select among the Enable Link 2, Disable Link 2, and Enable Daisy

Chain radio buttons to define the function of the receiver Tx LC connector;

either:

• Routing RS-232 over fiber to the transmitter

• No function

• Routing the signal received on the Rx LC connector to the next receiver in a daisy chain

NOTE: The disable return link function is primarily used and recommended when the

transmitting device is a FOX 500 DA6 and the receiver is connected to any of outputs 2 through 6 on the FOX DA.

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Auto Memory radio buttons

Select the Auto Memory radio button to automatically apply saved position settings when the sensed input resolution changes.

Test Patterns drop box

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 that is input to the transmitter.

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

cable connected, and the receiver must not be in daisy-chain 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.

EDID Configuration tab

Click the EDID Configuration tab to access the functions described below.

NOTE: The EDID configuration functions are available only if you are connected to the

transmitter.

Figure 23. EDID Tab

EDID is a data structure used to communicate video display information, including native resolution and vertical refresh rate requirements, to a source device. The source device then outputs the optimal video format for the display based on the provided EDID data, ensuring proper video image quality.

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Assigned EDID panel

NOTES:

• The Assigned EDID panel control is available only if you

are connected to the transmitter and the transmitter front panel EDID Minder hex switch is in position 1. If the hex switch is not in position 1, the Assigned EDID panel advises you “To change EDID, set rotary switch

from #n to #1.

• “The default EDID is 720p @ 60 Hz.

The Assigned EDID panel provides a drop-down list that lets you manually set the EDID resolution and refresh rate and reports the position of the transmitter front panel EDID Minder hex switch.

Save EDID panel

The Save EDID button lets you save the EDID resolution and refresh rate from the transmitter HDMI Loop Thru monitor. The data is saved to the usercaptured EDID location (front panel EDID Minder hex switch position 0).

Import EDID panel

Use this panel to import EDID files to the FOX Tx HDMI as follows:

1. Click the Browse ( ) button to locate and

select the desired EDID file on the connected PC. The Open dialog box opens (see figure 24).

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Figure 24. Importing an EDID

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2. Navigate to the folder containing the EDID file.

3. Select the EDID file (1).

4. Click the Open button (2). The Open dialog box closes.

5. Click the Import button ( ). The EDID is imported and assigned to the input.

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Export EDID panel

EDID files on the FOX Tx HDMI can be exported to the connected PC. To open and view them, use the Extron EDID Manager software, available at

www.extron.com. The EDID Manager software

aids in troubleshooting any EDID related issues that may occur during configuration or operation of an AV system.

Export an EDID as follows:

1. Select the desired EDID to export from the drop-down list (see figure 25, 1).

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Figure 25. Exporting an EDID

2. Click the Export button (2). The Save As dialog box opens (see figure 26).

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Figure 26. Importing an EDID

3. Navigate to the folder where you want to save the EDID and enter a file name (1).

4. Click the Save button (2). The EDID setting is exported.

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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 Windows-based control program.

NOTES:

• There are different ﬁles for the transmitter (Tx) and receiver (Rx).

• Your computer must be connected directly to the unit for the ﬁrmware to be

updated.

Update the unit firmware as follows:

1. Perform steps 1 through 7 of Installing the Software, on page 28, to download the

firmware upgrade from the Extron website.

2. Click Run in the File Download dialog box (see figure 25 on the next page, 1). A

Security Warning dialog box opens.

3. Click Run in the Security Warning dialog box (2). The PC downloads the firmware

update from the Extron website and starts the Extron Installation Program to extract the firmware file.

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

is identified in the InstallShield Wizard window.

ATTENTION:

• The extension of the ﬁrmware ﬁle must be .s19. Opening a ﬁle with an incorrect

extension may cause the device to stop functioning.

• L’extension du ﬁchier ﬁrmware doit être .s19. 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 (X*6)\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.

5. Click Finish to exit the program (4).

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Figure 27. Extracting Firmware Upgrade Files

Folder where firmware is saved.

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6. Ensure that:

• The computer is connected to the front panel Configuration port (see item

page 8) or top panel Configuration port (see item V on page 11) of the unit to be updated.

• The FOX Extenders Control Program is running.

7. 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:

a. On the Extron website, click the Download tab. b. On the Download Center page, click Software on the left sidebar menu. c. Locate the Firmware Loader line and click the Download link at the far right. d. Follow the instructions on the download screens to save the installer ﬁle to your

computer.

e. In Windows Explorer or another ﬁle browser, locate the Firmware Loader

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

f. Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard screens to install

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.

8. If you have not previously updated firmware for the FOXBOX unit before, on the Add

Device screen (see figure 28), select the RS-232 tab (

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Figure 28. Add Device Screen

If you have previously updated firmware for this model, click Cancel (2). The

Firmware Loader window appears. Proceed to step 11 on the next page.

NOTE: Although the screen also has a TCP/IP tab, the FOXBOX unit does not have

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

9. From the drop-down lists on the RS-232 screen, select the appropriate Com port

number and baud rate (3) (the default is 9600).

10. Click OK (4). The Firmware Loader window appears (see figure 29 on the next page)

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Figure 29. Extron Firmware Loader Window

11. Select the FOXBOX unit (1)

12. Click File > Open (2). The Choose Firmware File screen appears (see figure 30).

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Figure 30. Choose Firmware File Window

13. Navigate to and select the new firmware file (1).

14. 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.

15. In the Firmware Loader window, click Begin (see figure 31, 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 31. Firmware Loader Screen

16. Click Exit to close the Firmware Loader.

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Equipment Mounting

This section provides procedures for mounting the transmitter and receiver.

Mounting the Unit

ATTENTION:

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

• L’installation et l’entretien doivent être effectués par le personnel autorisé

uniquement.

Either of the 1-inch high, quarter-rack width (transmitter) or half-rack width (receiver) 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 (www.extron.com), in accordance with the directions included with the kit. For rack mounting, see “UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines,” below.

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

Asia:

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

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

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

Middle East:

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

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.

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