Extron Electronics FOXBOX Tx-Rx DVI Setup Guide

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FOXBOX Tx/Rx VGA, VGA/YUV, and DVI • Setup Guide

This guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate Extron® FOXBOX Tx/Rx VGA, FOXBOX VGA/YUV, and FOXBOX DVI transmitters and receivers.

NOTES: • The FOXBOX DVI receiver can accept inputs from any FOX 500 or FOXBOX

non-Plus transmitter, including VGA models.

• The FOXBOX VGA receiver can accept inputs from any FOX 500 or FOXBOX non-Plus transmitter, including DVI models.

Installation

NOTE: The ﬁgure to the right shows receivers.

Transmitters have a similar appearance.

Step 1 — Mounting

Turn off or disconnect all power sources to the unit and mount the transmitter and receiver as required.

POWER

MODE

12V

1.0A MAX

FOXBOX Rx VGA Rear Panel

POWER

MODE

12V

1.0A MAX

FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus Rear PanelFront Panel

RGB OUTPUT

DVI-D OUTPUT

FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus

AUDIO

FOXBOX Rx VGA

AUDIO

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

ALARM

OVER

TEMP

Front Panel

OVER

TEMP

RGB

DVI

AUDIO

CONFIG

FOXBOX Rx VGA

CONFIG

FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus

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Step 2 — Input and Output Connections

RGB OUTPUT

a. Connect an RGB, YUV, or DVI video source, as applicable to the model, to the input connector

on the transmitter and an RGB, YUV, or DVI display to the output connector on the receiver.

b. Connect an unbalanced stereo or mono audio input and an audio output device to the 3.5 mm

DVI-D OUTPUT

mini jack audio ports on both units.

c. If you want the FOXBOX units to pass serial data or control signals, such as serial control of a projector,

connect the master device to the transmitter and the slave device to the receiver using the ﬁrst three poles of the RS-232 Over Fiber/Alarm 5-pole captive screw connectors on both units.

NOTE: For RS-232 responses (from the receiver to the transmitter), you must install the cable in step 3b and leave

the receiver in the normal (rather than daisy chain) conﬁguration (Mode DIP switch 1 down).

d. For remote monitoring of the status of the optical links, connect a locally constructed or obtained device to

the two Alarm poles of the RS-232 Over Fiber/Alarm 5-pole captive screw connectors on the unit to be monitored. The two poles are shorted together when no light is detected.

NOTES: • The Alarm port on the transmitter reports the status of the Rx light link to the unit.

• The Alarm port on the receiver reports the status of the Tx light link to the unit.

Step 3 — Throughput Connections

NOTE: You can connect the transmitter and one or more receivers (see the two ﬁber cable connection drawings below)

in one of three ways:

• One way (transmitter to receiver) only, perform step 3a.

• Two way (transmitter to receiver and return), perform steps 3a and 3b.

• One way (transmitter to receiver) with daisy chain (receiver to receiver), perform steps 3a and 3c.

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

AUDIO

ALARM

a. Connect a ﬁber cable between the Tx port on the transmitter and the Rx port on the receiver.

b. If you want the receiver to send return serial data (such as responses from a controlled device) to

the transmitter, connect a ﬁber cable between the Tx port on the receiver and the Rx port on the transmitter.

c. If you want a receiver to daisy chain the optical signal to another receiver (up to 10 receivers in a

daisy chain):

z Connect the Tx port on the receiver to the Rx port on another receiver.

z Set the Mode DIP switch 1 up on each receiver that is daisy chaining the signal.

LINK

MODE

Tx Rx

LINK

Receiver

From Transmitter or

Daisy Chaining Receiver

3a 3c

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Tx Rx

OPTICAL

LINK

Transmitter

and

Receiver

LINK

Tx Rx

OPTICAL

Tx Rx

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FOXBOX Tx/Rx VGA, VGA/YUV, and DVI • Setup Guide (Cont’d)

Step 4 — Remote Connector

Connect a host device to the front panel Conﬁg port on either unit via the 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable that is included with the Tx model or available separately (part number 70-335-01). See the FOXBOX Tx/Rx User Guide for detailed information about using the Simple Instruction Set (SIS program to set up and operate the transmitter and receiver and to take advantage of the various adjustments and test patterns available on the FOXBOX units.

Step 5 — Power

Plug the included external 12 VDC power supply into this 2-pole captive screw connector on each unit as shown at right. Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the power cord to the extended tail of the connector.

Operation, Control, and Indications

After all receivers, the transmitter, 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 closest to you at the number shown below.

Mode Switch

Mode switch (receiver) — To connect the received optical input to another receiver in a daisy chain conﬁguration,

set DIP switch 1 to up as shown.

DIP switch 2 is not used.

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) commands and the Windows®-based FOX Extender

SECTION A–A

Tie Wrap

MODE

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

Indications

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

NOTE: The Link LEDs indicate light transmission only, not data encoded in the optical link.

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

Over Temp(erature) LED — This LED lights to indicate that the unit is operating at a dangerously high temperature

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

RGB/YUV or DVI LED — This LED lights on both units when the transmitter detects a signal on its video input. This LED lights on the receiver when the transmitter detects an RGB, YUV, or DVI video signal.

Audio LED — This LED lights on both units when the transmitter detects a low level audio signal for a short period of time. It goes dark if the audio signal drops below the minimum threshold for a short period of time.

WARNING: This unit outputs continuous invisible light, which may be harmful and dangerous to the eyes; use with

caution. For additional safety, plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the ﬁber optic cable is unplugged.

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Tx Rx

LINK

OVER TEMP

DVI

AUDI

LINK

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