User Guide
Fiber Optic Extenders
PowerCage™ FOX SR HDMI
Fiber Optic Scaling Receiver for HDMI, Audio, and RS-232
68-2014-01 Rev. A
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equipment.
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安全上のご注意、法令遵守、EMI/EMF適合性、その他の関連項目に
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『Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide 』 (P/N 68-290-01) をご覧くだ さい 。
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consulte la Guía de cumplimiento de normativas y seguridad de Extron, referencia
68-290-01, en el sitio Web de Extron, www.extron.es.
FCC Class A Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA 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; the user must correct the interference at his own expense.
NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded I/O cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded
cables must be used to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.
For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF
compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the “Extron Safety and Regulatory
Compliance Guide” on the Extron website.
Specifications Availability
Product specification are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.
Conventions Used in this Guide
Notifications
The following notifications are used:
WARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the potential to result in death or
severe injury.
ATTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the product
or associated equipment.
NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.
TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.
Software Commands
Commands are written in the fonts shown here:
^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C
[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]
E X! *X1&* X1(* X2@* X2) CE}
NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned
in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O”
represents the capital letter “o.”
Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font
shown here:
Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32
C:\Program Files\Extron
Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:
ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t
SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX
Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are
written in the font shown here:
From the File menu, select New.
Click the OK button.
Copyright
© 2012 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
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All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.
Contents
Introduction............................................................ 1
About this Guide ................................................. 1
About the PowerCage FOX SR HDMI ................. 2
System Compatibility ...................................... 3
Fiber Cable Transmission Modes .................... 3
Features ............................................................. 3
Installation and Operation .................................. 4
Mounting the Units ............................................. 4
Connections, Controls, and Indications ............... 5
Making Connections ....................................... 7
PowerCage Front Panel Port, Control, and
Indicators ........................................................ 10
Operation ......................................................... 12
Remote Control ................................................... 13
Serial Ports ....................................................... 13
Simple Instruction Set Control .......................... 13
Host-to-Unit Instructions ............................... 13
Symbol Definitions ........................................ 14
Unit-initiated Messages................................. 15
Error Responses ........................................... 15
Using the Command and Response Table .... 15
Command and Response Table for SIS
Commands ................................................. 16
Signal Processing Product Control Program
Control ............................................................ 20
Installing the Software ................................... 20
Starting the Program .................................... 20
Firmware Upgrade ........................................ 25
Reference Information ...................................... 29
Part Numbers ................................................... 29
Included Parts .............................................. 29
Cables .......................................................... 30
Installing a Board in the Enclosure .................... 31
vPowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Contents
Introduction
PowerCage 1600
Power Supply
N15778
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LISTED
1T23
L.T.E.
5A MAX.
100-240V 50/60Hz
PowerCage 1600
Power Supply
WARNING: Risk of eye injury: The PowerCage™ FOX SR HDMI outputs continuous
invisible light, which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution.
• Do not look into the fiber optic cable connectors or into the fiber optic cables
themselves while the receiver is powered on.
• Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is
unplugged.
This section introduces the Extron PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver, including:
• About this Guide
• About the PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Receiver
• Features
About this Guide
This guide includes instructions for an experienced installer to install, configure, and operate
the ultra-high performance fiber optic receiver (see figure 1).
Extron
FOXBOX Tx HDMI
Fiber Optic Transmitter
POWER
FOXBOX Tx HDMI
12V
1.0 A MAX
AUDIO INPUT
HDMI INPUT
RS-232
OVER FIBER
Tx Rx 1 2
RxTx
ALARM
LINK
LINK
OPTICAL
Extron
PowerCage 1600
Laptop
1280 x 800
RS-232
PowerCage
FOX SR HDMI
OVER FIBER
Rx
Tx
1 2
ALARM
RS-232
Tx Rx G
Tx Rx G
REMOTE
RL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
HDMI
ON
OFF
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
HDCP
Extron
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI
Fiber Optic Scaling Receiver
Flat Panel Display with Speakers
1080p HDMI
Figure 1. Typical PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Application
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Introduction 1
About the PowerCage FOX SR HDMI
The PowerCage FOX SR HDMI is an ultra-high performance scaling fiber optic receiver that
accepts a proprietary optical signal on a single LC connector from a compatible fiber optic
transmitter or daisy-chained receiver located up to 30 km (18 miles) away.
The receiver outputs a single link of HDMI video, digital audio (embedded in the HDMI
output), analog audio, and RS-232 serial commands. The receiver can scale its video output
to one of several resolutions and rates.
NOTE: For HDCP compliance:
• A PowerCage FOX SR HDMI receiver must be paired with a
PowerCage FOX HDMI or FOXBOX HDMI transmitter.
• 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.
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, or
• 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 from the transmitter.
The single link of HDMI video output by a PowerCage FOX SR HDMI can be converted to
DVI-D video with the appropriate adapter.
The receiver has built-in color bars, crosshatch, grayscale, alternating pixels, and crop test
patterns, which are available under RS-232 Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) control, to assist
in setting up the display equipment and image and audio adjustments. The receiver has
image, audio, fiber light status, and lost-light alarm indicators.
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Introduction 2
Features
System Compatibility
The PowerCage FOX SR HDMI receiver operates interchangeably with all HDMI, DVI, and
VGA transmitters in the Extron PowerCage FOX, FOXBOX, and FOX 500 families, including
Plus and non-Plus units.
NOTES: • Although the receiver can operate with non-HDMI transmitters, the video
output is not HDCP-compliant.
• The receiver is not compatible with the FOX AV, PowerCage FOX AV,
FOX 3G HD-SDI, PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI, and FOX 3G DVC transmitters.
Fiber Cable Transmission Modes
The receiver is further categorized by the type of fiber optic cable, multimode or singlemode,
which defines the effective range of transmission:
• Multimode — Long distance, up to 2 km (6,560 feet) (depending on the fiber cable)
• Singlemode — Very long distance, up to 30 km (18.75 miles)
Ultra high performance — The PowerCage FOX SR HDMI receives pixel-for-pixel HDMI
or DVI-D (with an adapter) video transmission, up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz.
Video output — The receiver outputs a single link of HDMI video.
Compatible with the FOX Matrix Switchers and FOX 500 and FOXBOX transmitters
and receivers (with the exception of the FOX DA6, FOX 2G, and FOX 3G HDSDI products)
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 receiver panel has indicators for monitoring image and audio
transmission and the fiber optic link.
Loss-of-light alarms — The front panel of the receiver has discrete outputs that indicate if
either of the fiber optic links has suffered a loss of the light signal.
Signal Processing Product Control Program — For RS-232 remote control from a
PC, the Extron Signal Processing Product Control Program, which runs under Microsoft®
Windows®, provides a graphical interface with drag-and-drop, point-and-click operation.
Simple Instruction Set — The receiver uses SIS commands for easy remote control operation.
Analog audio level — The analog audio output is at the consumer level (-10 dBV).
Auto Image™ — The auto imaging feature automatically sizes and centers the input to fill
the screen.
Upgradable firmware — The firmware that controls the operation of the receiver can be
upgraded via an RS-232 link without taking the unit out of service. Firmware upgrades are
available for download on the Extron website, www.extron.com, and they can be installed
using the Signal Processing Product 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.
PowerCage mounting — All PowerCage FOX Tx and Rx units are mountable in any Extron
PowerCage enclosure.
LockIt™ HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket — The receiver includes a LockIt bracket to secure
the HDMI cable to the unit.
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Introduction 3
Installation and Operation
This section describes the installation and operation of the PowerCage FOX SR HDMI,
including:
• Mounting the Units
• Connections, Controls, and Indications
• PowerCage Front Panel Port, Control, and Indicators
• Operation
Mounting the Units
The PowerCage FOX scaling receiver must be installed in an Extron PowerCage enclosure
(see “Installing a Board in the Enclosure” on page 31.)
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Installation and Operation 4
Connections, Controls, and Indications
a Fiber optic connectors and LEDs —
WARNING: Risk of eye injury: The receiver outputs
continuous invisible light, which may be
harmful to the eyes; use with caution.
• Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic
cable connectors or into the fiber optic
cables while the receiver is powered on.
• Plug the attached dust caps into the
optical transceivers when the fiber cable is
unplugged.
PowerCage
FOX SR HDMI
RS-232
OVER FIBER
Rx
Tx
Tx Rx G
OUTPUT
AUDIO
ALARM
RS-232
REMOTE
AUDIO
LR
ON
AUDIO
VIDEO
HDCP
1
6
1 2
Tx Rx G
5
4
2
HDMI
3
OFF
8
9
7
NOTE: Connect a transmitter to one or more receivers:
• One-way (transmitter Tx to receiver Rx)
only — Connect fiber cable Ä from the
transmitter Tx connector only.
Figure 2. Connectors,
Controls, and
Indications
• Two-way (transmitter to receiver and
return) — Connect fiber cber cable Å back to
Tx Rx
the transmitter Rx connector (see figure 3).
• One-way (transmitter to receiver) with
daisy chain (receiver to receiver) —
1b 1a
Receiver
Connect fiber cable Ä from a fiber optic source
and cable Å to the next receiver in the daisy
chain (see figure 4). Set each receiver in the
daisy chain to daisy chain mode. Up table Ä
from the transmitter Tx connector and fio 10
properly-configured receivers can be connected
in a daisy chain to a single transmitter.
Transmitter
From Transmitter
or Daisy-Chained
Receiver
1a
Receiver
Tx Rx
1b
1a
Tx Rx
Receiver
Figure 3. Two Way
1a 1b
Tx Rx
Configuration
Figure 4. Daisy Chain Configuration
NOTES:• Ensurethatyouusetheproperfibercableforyourtransmitter/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. However, 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 18] or using the Signal
Processing Product Control Program [see page 24]).
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Installation and Operation 5
Ä Rx — For all one-way video, audio, and serial communications from the transmitter
AUDIO
LR
AUDIO
REMOTE
REMOTE
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 a
PowerCage FOX or FOXBOX transmitter or to any other compatible Extron fiber
optic device.
Å 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 a compatible transmitter ( see figure 3 on page 5).
Daisy chain configuration — For daisy-chained video, audio, and serial
communications to the Rx connector on another receiver ( see figure 4 on page 5).
NOTE: The Tx connector emits light in either case and the Rx port receives light.
Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to either of the following:
• The Rx connector on a compatible transmitter 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).
b HDMI output connector — Connect a video display to this HDMI connector .
See “HDMI connectors“ on the next page for pin assignments and to use the
LockIt HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket to secure the connector to the receiver.
c Audio switch — This switch mutes (Off) and unmutes (On) the embedded audio
output on the HDMI output connector. The audio on the captive screw audio
output always remains active regardless of the setting of this switch.
d Audio output connector — Connect audio devices, such as an audio
amplifier or powered speakers to this 5-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw
connector to output the transmitted, unamplified, line level audio (see “Audio
output connector“ on page 10 to wire a captive screw connector for the
appropriate output type and impedance level).
e RS-232 Over Fiber port — If you want the receiver to pass serial
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
connectors“ on page 9 to wire this connector).
RS-232
Tx Rx
HDMI
ON
OFF
ALARM
1 2
NOTES: • If you connect only one fiber optic cable (see item Ä, above), 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 18] or using the Signal Processing
Product Control Program [see page 24]).
• The PowerCage FOX can pass RS-232 commands and responses at rates
up to 115200 baud.
f 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 9 to wire this connector).
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Installation and Operation 6
RS-232
Tx Rx
ALARM
1 2
g Remote RS-232 port — For serial control of the receiver, connect a host
RS-232
O
71
01
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
connectors“ on page 9 to wire this connector, see “Remote Control“ on
page 13 for SIS commands and software control).
h Signal LEDs — These indicators light when the transmitter or receiver senses
that the associated signal is input (transmitter) or received on the fiber optic
cable (receiver).
Video — The unit is sensing an HDMI input signal.
HDCP — The input signal is HDCP encrypted.
Audio — The unit is sensing an audio input signal above –35 dBV. The LED turns off if
the audio signal level drops below the threshold for 10 seconds.
i Power LED — This LED lights to indicate that power is applied to the unit through the
PowerCage backplane.
Making Connections
HDMI connectors
Figure 5 defines the pinout for the HDMI protocol.
OVER FIBER
Tx Rx
VIDEO
HDCP
AUDI
19
1
1
19
18 2
HDMI
Type A Receptacle
Pin Signal
TMDS data 2+
1
TMDS data 2
2
shield
TMDS data 2-
3
41
TMDS data 1+ TMDS clock+
TMDS data 1
5
shield
TMDS data 1-
6
Pin Pin Signal Signal
TMDS data 0–
TMDS data 0
8
shield
TMDS data 0-
9
TMDS clock
11 17
shield
TMDS clock- +5 V power
12 18
Type A Plug
182
HDMI
CEC control
3
14
Reserved
15
6
DDC / CEC
19
Hot plug detect
(NC)
SCL
SDA
Ground
Figure 5. 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 of the transmitter or the output of the
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI scaling 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.
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Installation and Operation 7
To securely fasten an HDMI cable to a device:
REMOTE
1. Plug the HDMI cable into the panel connection (see a in figure 6).
3
2
1
4
3
5
Figure 6. 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 (b). 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 (c).
ATTENTION: Do not overtighten the HDMI connector mounting screw. The shield
to which it fastens is very thin and can easily be stripped.
4. Loosely place the included tie wrap around the HDMI connector and the LockIt lacing
bracket (d).
5. While holding the connector securely against the lacing bracket, use pliers or a similar
tool to tighten the tie wrap, then remove any excess length (e).
RS-232 connectors
The RS-232 Over Fiber port is for transmission of serial signals, such as projector control
signals, between the transmitter and receiver.
The Remote RS-232 port is for remote control of the receiver. The protocol for the Remote
RS-232 port is as follows:
RS-232
ALARM
1 2
Tx Rx
RS-232
OVER FIBER
Tx Rx
FunctionPin
Tx
Transmit data
Rx
Receive data
Gnd
Signal ground
• 9600 baud
• no parity
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• no flow control
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 7. RS-232 Over Fiber Connector
NOTE: The length of exposed wires is critical. 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.
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Installation and Operation 8
Alarm outputs connectors
REMOTE
Unbalanced Stereo Output Balanced Stereo Output
Do not tin the wires!
Tip
NO GROUND HERE
NO GROUND HERE
Tip
LR
Sleeves Sleeves
Tip
Ring
Tip
Ring
LR
ALARM
RS-232
Pin 1 and pin 2 are
shorted together when
no light is detected.
1 2
Tx Rx
Do not tin the wires!
Figure 8. Alarm Connector
NOTE: The length of exposed wires is critical (see the second RS-232 connectors
NOTE, on the previous page).
Audio output connector
See figure 9 to properly wire a captive screw output connector. The connector is included
with the receiver, 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 9. 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.
NOTE: The length of exposed wires is critical (see the second RS-232 connectors
NOTE on the previous page).
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Installation and Operation 9
PowerCage Front Panel Port, Control, and Indicators
The following features are on the front panel of the PowerCage enclosure (see figure 10).
1
COMM
POWER
ALARM
2 3 14 15 16
2 3 6541
PSU
1
PSU1FAN2FAN
2
Figure 10. PowerCage Front Panel Features
a Comm LED (16 board locations) — This LED lights to indicate that the board at this
location is selected for connection to the Configuration port (
Comm Select button (
item
) as necessary to select the desired board.
d
b Power LED (all locations) — This LED lights to indicate that power is applied to the
device at this location.
c Alarm LED (16 board locations) — This LED lights to indicate that light is not received
on the Rx connector of the board at this location.
Alarm LED (2 PS locations) — This LED lights to indicate that the power supply has
failed or is out of tolerance.
Alarm LED (2 Fan locations) — This LED lights to indicate that the fan has failed.
d Comm Select button — Repeatedly press this button as necessary to select the receiver
for connection to the Configuration port (
lights.
item
COMM
SELECT
). The Comm LED (item a) for the receiver
e
CONFIG
item
TEMP
PowerCage 1600
). Repeatedly press the
e
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Installation and Operation 10
e Configuration port — This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack serves the same serial communications
5
1
function as the Remote RS-232 port on the receiver board, but is easier to access than the
port on the board after the unit has been installed and cabled. The 9-pin D to 2.5 mm
mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, included with the PowerCage enclosure, but also available
separately, part number 70-335-01 (see figure 11), can be used for this connection.
6 feet
(1.8 m)
6
9
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
Tip
Ring
Sleeve (Gnd)
Figure 11. 9-pin TRS RS-232 Cable
NOTES: • This port is for remote control of the transmitter or receiver, not for the
over fiber RS-232 link.
• This port parallels the Remote RS-232 ports on the boards. If an active
front panel configuration connection is made, the Remote RS-232 port
on the board becomes inactive.
• The maximum distances from the transmitter or receiver to the controlling
device can vary up to 200 feet (61 m). Factors such as cable gauge, baud
rates, environment, and output levels (from the unit and the controlling
device) all affect transmission distance. Distances of approximately 50 feet
(15 meters) are typically not a problem. In some cases, the unit may be
capable of serial communications via RS-232 up to 250 feet (76 meters)
away.
This port is RS-232 only, with the following protocols:
• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit • no flow control
f Temp LED — This LED lights to indicate that the temperature within the PowerCage
enclosure is dangerously high (above 167 °F [75 °C]) and that equipment damage is
imminent.
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Installation and Operation 11
Operation
After the transmitter, all receivers, the matrix switcher, the inserter, and their connected
devices are powered up, the system is fully operational. If any problems are encountered,
verify that the cables are routed and connected properly, and that all display devices have
identical resolutions and refresh rates. If your problems persist, call the Extron S3 Sales &
Technical Support Hotline. See the contact numbers on the last page of this guide for the
Extron office nearest you.
To take advantage of the various adjustments and test patterns available in the
PowerCage FOX scaling receiver, you need to connect a computer or other RS-232
capable device to the Remote/RS-232 port on the unit that provides the function or to
the front panel Configuration port and operate using either SIS commands or the Signal
Processing Control Program on a computer running Windows.
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Installation and Operation 12
Remote Control
This section describes the remote control operation of the PowerCage FOX SR HDMI,
including:
• Serial Ports
• Simple Instruction Set Control
• Signal Processing Control Program Control
Serial Ports
The receiver board has an RS-232 serial port on three pins of a 5-pole captive screw
connector that can be connected to a host device (see item g on page 6).
The PowerCage enclosure has a Configuration port, a 2.5 mm mini stereo jack, that
parallels the board ports (see item e on page 12).
These serial ports make serial control of the transmitter and receiver possible, using devices
such as a computer running the Extron DataViewer or MicroSoft HyperTerminal utility or a
control system.
The protocol for all ports is as follows:
• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit • no flow control
NOTE: The Remote RS-232 port is active only if the PowerCage Configuration port is
not active. If an active Configuration port connection is made, the Remote RS232 port for that board becomes inactive.
Simple Instruction Set Control
Host-to-Unit Instructions
SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field. No special characters are
required to begin or end a command character sequence. When a command is valid, the
unit executes the command and sends a response to the host device. All responses from
the unit to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ]), which signals the
end of the response character string. A string is one or more characters.
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Remote Control 13
Symbol Definitions
]
= CR/LF (carriage return/line feed)
} = Carriage return (no line feed)
| = Pipe (can be used interchangeably with the } character)
= Space (hard) character
•
E = Escape key (hex 1B)
W = Can be used interchangeably with the E character
X! = Mute status 0 = off (unmute) 2 = on (mute video)
1 = on (mute video and sync)
X@ = Contrast and brightness 000 through 255 (default 128)
X# = Detail 000 through 128 (default 64)
X$ = Horizontal and vertical position Range depends on selected output size
X% = Size Range depends on selected output size
X^ = Aspect ratio 1 = fill 2 = follow
X& = Scaler resolution (EDID) See the table on page 17.
X* = HDMI output format 0 = Auto (HDMI 444 or DVI 444) 4 = HDMI YUV 444 Full
1 = DVI 444 5 = HDMI YUV 444 Limited
2 = HDMI RGB 444 6 = HDMI YUV 422 Full
3 = HDMI RGB 444 Limited 7 = HDMI YUV 422 Limited
X( = Screen saver mode 1 = Black screen (default)
2 = Blue screen with on-screen display
X1) = Screen saver timeout 000 = No screen saver 001 to 500 (seconds)
501 = Never timeout (default)
X1! = Screen saver status
0 = Input active, timer not running 1 = No active input, timer running
2 = No active input, output sync disabled
X1@ = On and off status 0 = off 1 = on
X1# = Memory preset number 01 to 30
X1$ = Test pattern 0 = none 3 = 4x4 crosshatch
1 = color bars 4 = alternating pixels
2 = grayscale 5 = crop
X1% = Rx link and daisy chain enable 0 = disable 2 = daisy chain enable
1 = return link enable
X1^ = Video delay (0 plus six steps at 0.25 seconds per step) 0 = 0 second 4 = 1.0 second
1 = 0.25 second 5 = 1.25 second
2 = 0.5 second (default) 6 = 1.5 second
3 = 0.75 second
X1& = Switch position 0 = off (right) 1 = on (left)
X1* = Link status 0 = light or signal input not detected 1 = light or signal detected
X1( = Temperature nnnF•nnC
X2) = Vendor/manufacturer name
X2! = Transmit output power in milliwatts
X2@ = Receive optical power in milliwatts
X2# = SFP temperature nnC
X2$ = Transmission mode SM = singlemode MM = multimode
X2% = Firmware version v.vv
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Remote Control 14
Unit-initiated Messages
ASCII to Hex Conversion Table
•
Space
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:
(c) Copyright 20nn, Extron Electronics PowerCage FOX SR HDMI yy, Vn.n,
70-904-xx
]]
The receiver issues the copyright message (above) when it first powers on. yy is SM or MM.
Vn.nn is the firmware version number; 70-904-nn is the part number of the connected unit.
1Lnk
X1*
•2Lnk
X1*
The unit sends the status message whenever a change in the fiber link or video connection
occurs.
EmbedAud
X1@
is the connection status and
X1&
]
The unit sends the EmbedAud message whenever a change in the position of the receiver
rear panel HDMI Audio switch (
X(
Ssav
]
The unit sends the Ssav message whenever it enters or exits screen saver mode (X().
]
HplgO
The unit sends the HplgO message whenever it detects a hot plug event on an output.
Error Responses
•Vid
X1@
•Aud
X1@X2$
X1&
]
•SR
) occurs.
X2$
is the transmission mode (MM or SM).
When the unit receives a valid SIS command, it executes the command and sends a
response to the host device. If the unit is unable to execute the command because the
command is invalid or it contains invalid parameters, the unit returns an error response to
the host. The error response codes are:
E10 – Invalid command
E11 – Invalid preset number
E13 – Invalid parameter
E14 – Invalid command for this configuration
Using the Command and Response Table
The command and response table begins on the next page. Either uppercase or lowercase
letters are acceptable in the command field except where indicated for the audio level (gain
and attenuation) commands. Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables
in the command 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.
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Remote Control 15
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
Command ASCII Command
(host to unit)
Video mute
Mute video output
Mute video and sync output
Unmute video output
Show video mute status
1B
2B
0B
B
Contrast
Set a contrast value
Increment value
Decrement value
View contrast setting
EX@
E
+Cont
E
–Cont
E
Cont
Brightness
Set a brightness value
Increment value
Decrement value
View brightness setting
EX@
E
+Brit
E
–Brit
E
Brit
Detail filter
Set a detail filter value
Increment value
Decrment value
View detail filter setting
EX#
E
+Hdet
E
–Hdet
E
Hdet
Horizontal shift
Set a horizontal position
Increment position
Decrement position
Show position
X$
H Hph
+H
–H
H
Vertical shift
Set a vertical position
Increment position
Decrement position
Show position
X$
/ Vph
+/
–/
/
Horizontal size
Set a horizontal size
Increase horizontal size
Decrease horizontal size
Show horizontal size
EX%
E
+Hsiz
E
–Hsiz
E
Hsiz
Vertical size
Set a vertical size
Increase vertical size
Decrease vertical size
Show vertical size
EX%
E
+Vsiz
E
–Vsiz
E
Vsiz
Auto-Image™
Execute
Execute and fill
Execute and follow
0*A
1*A
2*A
Aspect ratio
Set for fill
Set for follow
View aspect ratio setting
E
E
E
1Aspr
2Aspr
Aspr
}
Cont
}
}
} X@]
}
Brit
}
}
} X@]
}
Hdet
}
}
} X#]
Response
(unit to host)
]
Blk1
]
Blk2
]
Blk0
X!]
X@] Set the contrast level to X@.
Cont
X@]
Cont
X@]
Cont
X@] Set the brightness level to X@.
Brit
X@]
Brit
X@]
Brit
X#] Set the detail filter level to X#.
Hdet
X#]
Hdet
X#]
Hdet
X$]
X$]
Hph
X$]
Hph
Additional description
Blank the video output.
Blank the video and suspend sync.
Output video and sync.
Video mute status is X!.
Increase the setting by one.
Decrease the setting by one.
View the current setting.
Increase the setting by one.
Decrease the setting by one.
View the current setting.
Increase the setting by one.
Decrease the setting by one.
View the current setting.
Set horizontal centering to X$.
Shift the image one pixel to the right.
Shift the image one pixel to the left.
X$]
Vph
Vph
X$]
X$]
X$]
Set vertical centering to X$.
Shift the image down one line.
Shift the image up one line.
X$]
Hsiz
}
}
}
X%] Set the horizontal size to X%.
Hsiz
Hsiz
Hsiz
X%]
X%]
Make the picture wider.
Make the picture narrower.
} X%] Horizontal size is X%.
Vsiz
}
}
}
X%] Set the vertical size to X%.
Vsiz
Vsiz
Vsiz
X%]
X%]
Make the picture taller.
Make the picture shorter.
} X%] Vertical size is X%.
Execute Auto-Image and follow the current aspect ratio.
Execute Auto-Image and fill the entire output.
Execute Auto-Image and follow the input aspect ratio.
Fill: Input automatically fills the output raster.
Follow: Input is displayed in its native aspect ratio.
}
}
Img0
Img1
Img2
Aspr1
Aspr2
]
]
]
]
]
} X^]
NOTE: X! = Mute status 0 = off (unmute) 1 = on (mute video) 2 = on (mute video and sync)
X@ = Contrast and brightness 000 through 255 (default = 128)
X# = Detail 000 through 128 (default = 64)
X$ = Horizontal and vertical position Range depends on selected output size.
X% = Size Range depends on selected output size.
X^ = Aspect ratio 1 = fill 2 = follow
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Remote Control 16
Command and response table for SIS commands (continued)
Command ASCII Command
(host to unit)
Output scaler rate
Set the output rate
Show the output rate
X&
Source or value
640x480 @ 50 Hz
10
800x600 @ 75 Hz
15
1024x768 @ 60 Hz
20
1024x1024 @ 50 Hz
25
1280x768 @ 75 Hz
30
1280x1024 @ 60 Hz
35
1360x768 @ 50 Hz
40
1365x768 @ 75 Hz
45
1365x1024 @ 60 Hz
50
1400x1050 @ 55 Hz
55
1600x1200 @ 60 Hz
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
576p @ 50 Hz
720p @ 59.94 Hz
1080p @ 23.98 Hz
1080p @ 50 Hz
2048x1080 @ 25 Hz
2048x1080 @ 60 Hz
EX&
E
X&
11
16
21
26
31
36
41
46
51
56
61
66
71
76
81
86
}
Rate
} X&]
Rate
Source or value
640x480 @ 60 Hz
852x480 @ 50 Hz
1024x768 @ 75 Hz
1024x1024 @ 60 Hz
1280x800 @ 50 Hz
1280x1024 @ 75 Hz
1360x768 @ 60 Hz
1366x768 @ 50 Hz
1365x1024 @ 75 Hz
1400x1050 @ 60 Hz
1920x1200 @ 50 Hz
720p @ 25 Hz
720p @ 60 Hz
1080p @ 24 Hz
1080p @ 59.94 Hz
2048x1080
@ 29.97 Hz
HDMI output format
Set the output format
Show the output format
Screen saver (active when there is no active video)
Set screen saver mode
View screen saver mode
Set timeout duration
View timeout duration
VIew screen saver status
EX*
E
EMX(
E
ETX1)
E
E
}
Vtpo
} X*]
Vtpo
}
Ssav
} X(]
MSsav
}
Ssav
} X1)]
TSsav
} X1!]
SSsav
Freeze
NOTE: The receiver unfreezes, returning to motion video, when the screen saver starts, when you cycle receiver power, and when you
Freeze the output
Unfreeze the output
Show the freeze status
perform a reset.
1F
0F
F
Response
(unit to host)
X&]
Rate
X&
Source or value
640x480 @ 75 Hz
12
852x480 @ 17 Hz
17
1024x852 @ 50 Hz
22
1024x1024 @ 75 Hz
27
1280x800 @ 60 Hz
32
1360x765 @ 50 Hz
37
1360x768 @ 75 Hz
42
1366x768 @ 60 Hz
47
1440x900 @ 50 Hz
52
1680x1050 @ 50 Hz
57
1920x1200 @ 60 Hz
62
720p @ 29.97 Hz
67
1080i @ 50 Hz
72
1080p @ 25 Hz
77
1080p @ 60 Hz
82
2048x1080 @ 30 Hz
87
X*]
Vtpo
X(]
SsavM
X1)]
Ssav
]
Frz1
]
Frz0
X1@]
Additional description
Select the output resolution and rate to X& ( see the
table below the Show command).
See the table below.
X&
Source or value
800x600 @ 50 Hz
13
852x480 @ 75 Hz
18
1024x852 @ 60 Hz
23
1280x768 @ 50 Hz
28
1280x800 @ 75 Hz
33
1360x765 @ 60 Hz
38
1365x768 @ 50 Hz
43
1366x768 @ 75 Hz
48
1440x900 @ 60 Hz
53
1680x1050 @ 60 Hz
58
480p @ 59.94 Hz
63
720p @ 30 Hz
68
1080i @ 59.94 Hz
73
1080p @ 29.97 Hz
78
83
88
Set the video output format (color space).
Freeze the output (still video output).
Unfreeze the output (output motion video).
2048x1080
@ 23.98 hz
2048x1080 @ 50 Hz
X&
Source or value
800x600 @ 60 Hz
14
1024x768 @ 50 Hz
19
1024x852 @ 75 Hz
24
1280x768 @ 60 Hz
29
1280x1024 @ 50 Hz
34
1360x765 @ 75 Hz
39
1365x768 @ 60 Hz
44
1365x1024 @ 50 Hz
49
1440x900 @ 75 Hz
54
1600x1200 @ 50 Hz
59
480p @ 60 Hz
64
720p @ 50 Hz
69
1080i @ 60 Hz
74
1080p @ 30 Hz
79
2048x1080 @ 24 Hz
84
89
2048x1080
@ 59.94 Hz
NOTE: X& =
X* = HDMI output format 0 = Auto (HDMI-RGB 444 or DVI-RGB 444) 4 = YUV 444 Full
1 = DVI RGB 444 5 = YUV 444 Limited
2 = RGB 444 6 = YUV 422 Full
3 = RGB Limited 7 = YUV 422 Limited
X( = Screen saver mode 1 = Black screen (default) 2 = Blue screen with on-screen display text
X1) = Screen saver timeout 000 = No screen saver 001 to 500 (seconds)
501 = Never timeout (default)
X1! = Screen saver status 0 = Input active, timer not running 2 = No active input, output sync disabled
1 = No active input, timer running
X1@ = Freeze status 0 = off (video in motion) 1 = on (video frozen)
Scaler resolution (EDID)
See the table beneath the Output Scaler Rate commands, above.
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Remote Control 17
Command and response table for SIS commands (continued)
Command ASCII Command
(host to unit)
Test pattern
Output color bars
Output grayscale
Output crosshatch
Output alternating pixels
Output crop
Turn test pattern off
Show test pattern status
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
1Test
2Test
3Test
4Test
5Test
0Test
} X1$]
Test
Memory presets
Save preset
Recall preset
X1#
, Spr
X1#
. Rpr
Auto memory
Disable auto memory
Enable auto memory
Show auto memory status
E
E
E
0Amem
1Amem
} X1@]
Amem
Audio mute
Mute the audio
Unmute the audio
Show audio mute status
1Z
0Z
Z
Disable and enable return link and daisy chain
Disable return link
Enable return link to
transmitter
Enable daisy chain
Show return link and daisy
chain status
66*0*0#
66*0*1#
66*0*2#
66*0#
HDCP notification
Enable notification
Disable notification
View notification status
EN1HDCP}
EN0HDCP} HdcpN0]
ENHDCP}
Video shutdown delay
NOTES: • The Set Video Delay command delays the digital video to help monitors sync correctly during an input rate change.
• Only video is delayed; embedded audio is not delayed.
Set delay
Example:
View delay
X1^
# Dly
3*
3*3#
3#
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
Response
(unit to host)
]
Test1
]
Test2
]
Test3
]
Test4
]
Test5
]
Test0
X1#]
X1#]
]
Amem0
]
Amem1
]
Amt1
]
Amt0
X1@]
Rle*0*0
Rle*0*1
Rle*0*2
0*
HdcpN1]
X1@]
Dly3
X1^]
]
]
]
X1%]
X1^]
]
Additional description
Set the unit to output the color bars test pattern.
Set the unit to output the grayscale test pattern.
Set the unit to output the crosshatch test pattern.
Set the unit to output the alternating pixels test pattern.
Set the unit to output the crop test pattern.
Set the unit to output the input video (no test pattern
is selected).
View the current test pattern.
Command code is a comma.
Command code is a period.
Default condition.
Silence the audio output of the receiver.
The receiver outputs audio.
Audio mute status is
Disable link 2.
Enable link 2 (default setting).
Enable receiver daisy chain mode.
Default condition.
Delay video by an interval of
Delay video by an interval of 0.75 seconds
(3 x 0.25 seconds).
X1@
.
X1^
.
NOTE: X1@ = Auto memory, mute, and HDCP notification status 0 = off 1 = on
X1# = Memory preset number 01 to 30
X1$ = Test pattern 0
2
= none
1
= color bars 4 = alternating pixels
= grayscale
5 = crop
3
= crosshatch
X1% = Rx link and daisy chain enable 0 = disable both 1 = enable return link 2 = enable daisy chain
X1^ = 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* 4 = 1.0 second 6 = 1.5 second
* = default
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Remote Control 18
Command and response table for SIS commands (continued)
Command ASCII Command
(host to unit)
Switch and signal status requests
Request Audio switch
status
E
Stat
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
View HDCP status
View temperature
View SFP module status
Information requests
Information request
Show firmware version
Example:
Request part number
Resets
Reset image settings
System reset
E
5Stat
1S
2S
3S
4S
5S
6S
7S
20S
40S
I
Q
Q
N
EZI}
E
ZXXX
NOTE: X1@ = On and off status 0 = off 1 = on
X1& = Switch position 0 = off (right) 1 = on (left)
X1* = Link status 0 = light or signal input not detected 1 = light or signal detected
X1( = Internal temperature nnnF•nnC
X2) = Vendor/manufacturer name
X2! = Transmit output power in milliwatts
X2@ = Receive optical power in milliwatts
X2# = SFP temperature nnC
X2$ = Transmission mode SM = singlemode MM = multimode
X2% = Firmware version v.vv
Response
(unit to host)
}
} X1*]
}
EmbedAud
X1*]
X1*]
X1@]
X1@]
SigI
SigI
HdcpI
X1(F•X1(C]
X2)•X2!•X2@•X2#]
1Lnk
X2%]
1.23
70-904-nn
Zpi
Zpx
]
]
X1*
X1*
X1*
]
•SigO
•SigO
X1*
•2Lnk
X1&]
X1*
X1*]
•HdcpO
]
X1*]
X1*
Additional description
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*
•HdcpI
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.
Report the status of the HDCP encoding on the input
and HDCP encoding on the output.
Show temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius.
X1@
•Vid
•Aud
The unit responds with the current status (signal
detected) of optical link 1, optical link 2, the video
input, and the audio link; and the fiber optic
transmission mode (singlemode or multimode).
The factory-installed firmware version is 1.23 (sample
value only).
See “Part Numbers” on page 29.
Reset (clear) all image adjustments.
Reset all settings to factory defaults.
•HdcpO
X1@•X2$
X1*]
•SR
]
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Remote Control 19
Signal Processing Product Control Program Control
The Extron Signal Processing Control Program, which communicates with the receiver via
its Remote RS-232 port or the PowerCage Configuration port, provides an easy way to
operate the receiver.
The program is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP®, or later. Updates to this
program can be downloaded from the Extron website (www.extron.com).
Installing the Software
The program is contained on a DVD. To install the software, insert the DVD into the drive.
The Extron software DVD window should appear automatically. If it does not self-start, run
Launch.exe from the DVD. Click the Software tab, scroll to the desired program, and click
Install. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. By default, the installation creates
a C:\Program Files [Program Files (x86) for Windows 7]\Extron\Signal Processing
directory, and it places five icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\FOX
Extender Control Program.” The five installed icons are:
• Check for Signal Processing Updates
• Image Quick Capture
• Signal Processing Products Control Program Help
• Signal Processing Products Control Program
• Uninstall Signal Processing Products Control Program
Starting the Program
Start the Extron Signal Processing Product Control Program as follows:
1. Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Signal Processing
> Signal Processing Product Control Program.
The Communication Setup window appears (see figure 12).
Figure 12. Communication Setup Window
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2. Select the Com port to which your receiver is connected. Click OK. The Signal
Processing Product Control Program window appears (see figure 13).
NOTE: The receiver does not have an Ethernet port. Do not select TCP/IP.
Figure 13. Signal Processing Product Control Program Window
Status area
Figure 14. Status Area
The status area provides indications of the connection status.
HDMI indicator — This indicator is green when the transmitter detects a sync signal on its
HDMI video input. The transmitter reports the status on the fiber cable.
Audio indicator — This indicator is green when the transmitter detects an audio signal
above a –35 dB threshold. It returns to unlit if the audio signal drops below the threshold for
10 seconds. The transmitter reports the status on the fiber cable.
Link 1 indicator — This indicator is green when the receiver detects light on the fiber optic
cable connected to the Tx port.
Link 2 (Optional) indicator — This indicator is green when the transmitter detects light on
the fiber optic cable connected to the Rx port. The transmitter reports the status on the fiber
cable.
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.
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The Status area also shows the receiver model (multimode or singlemode), and the position
of the HDMI Audio (embedded audio) switch.
Control tab functions
Click the Control tab to access the functions described below.
Output View area
NOTE: The Output View area controls are available only
if the receiver is connected to a transmitter with
an active video input.
The Output View area provides controls that let you scale
and change the position of the displayed image. To scale the
image, use the mouse cursor to grab (
bottom, or side of the area. To change the position of the image, use the mouse cursor to
grab ( ) and drag inside the image area.
) and drag one of the handles at the corner, top,
Memory Preset area
The Memory Preset area provides a means to save and recall memory
presets. Memory presets are stored values of the horizontal and
vertical position saved in nonvolatile memory. When the receiver 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.
Mute area
Click the Video button, the Audio button, or both in the Mute area to toggle the
video and audio mutes on and off.
Image Controls area
• Click the Freeze button in the Image Controls area to toggle the image
freeze on and off.
• Click the Auto Image button to execute the Auto-Image function (automatically size
and center the input to fill the screen).
Screen Saver area
Select either the Black Mode or the Blue Mode radio button in the
Screen Saver area. Select from 1 Seconds to 64 Seconds in the
Duration of Timeout drop-down menu to select how long to
wait before the screen saver replaces the video image (or select No
Timeout). Click the Save button to save the changes.
Picture Adjustments area
The Picture Adjustments area lists the variables available
in the receiver, with their minimum and maximum
settings (for the input resolution, where appropriate),
and the default value; and provides the tools to make
adjustments. To change a value, click in the Value
column for the desired variable and then either highlight
the variable and type in a new value or click the and buttons.
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I/O Configuration tab functions
Click the I/O Configuration tab to access the functions described below.
HDCP Notification area
The HDCP Notification function 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.
Output Configuration area
The Output Configuration area provides tools to select the
output resolution, refresh rate, and HDMI format for the scaler
(see figure 15).
Figure 15. Output Configuration Drop-Down Boxes
NOTE: Figure 15 is not an accurate depiction of the Output Configuration area layout.
Menu Time Out area
The Menu Time Out function is not available for the PowerCage FOX SR HDMI.
Advanced tab functions
Click the Advanced Settings tab to access the functions described below.
Test Patterns area
Select one of five built-in test patterns (Color Bars, Grayscale,
4x4 crosshatch, Alternating Pixels, or Crop) from the Test
Pattern drop-down menu 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 connected transmitter, scaled as selected by
the receiver.
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Advanced Functions area
The Executive Mode function is not available for the
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI.
Select the Auto Memory checkbox to automatically apply saved
position settings when the sensed input resolution changes.
Aspect Ratio area
Select the Fill radio button to force the input to automatically fill the
output raster. Select the Follow radio button to display the input in its
native aspect ratio.
Enable/Disable/Daisy Chain Link #2 area
Select among the radio buttons in this area to define the function of the
Tx LC connector on the receiver:
• Enable — The connector routes RS-232 over fiber to the
transmitter.
• Disable — The connector has no function.
• Enable Daisy Chain — The connector routes the signal received on the Rx LC
connector to the next receiver in a daisy chain.
Video Shutdown Delay area
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.
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Firmware Upgrade
2
3
Firmware can be upgraded for each unit via the PowerCage front panel Configuration port
using the Extron Firmware Loader utility from the Windows-based control program.
Downloading the firmware from the website
To obtain the latest version of firmware for your PowerCage FOX unit:
1. Visit the Extron website, www.extron.com, click the Download tab, and then click the
Firmware link on the left sidebar menu (see figure 16).
Figure 16. Location of Firmware Upgrade Files
2. On the Download Center screen (see figure 17), click the link for the appropriate
firmware file.
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1
Figure 17. Finding Scaling Receiver Firmware
3. Complete the Personal Information form (see figure 18) and click the Download button.
Figure 18. Personal Information Form
TIP: Select the Remember Me checkbox to avoid filling out this form in the future.
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4. Follow the instructions on the rest of the download screens to download the firmware
update from the Extron website, start the Extron Installation Program to extract the
firmware file, and place it in a folder identified in the program window.
NOTE: Note the folder to which the firmware file is saved (see figure 19).
Folder where
firmware is
installed
Figure 19. Location of the Firmware File
Loading the firmware
To load a new version of firmware to your receiver, call the Firmware Loader software from
within the Signal Processing Product Control Program. The serial port on your computer
must be connected to the PowerCage front panel Configuration port and the unit to be
updated must be selected (see item d and item e on page 12).
1. In the Signal Processing Product Control Program, click the Firmware Loader button
( ) on the tool bar.
NOTE: If the Firmware Loader button does not appear on the tool bar, the Firmware
Loader software is not installed. Install it as follows:
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 doubleclick 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.
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2. If you have not previously updated firmware for the PowerCage FOX unit, on the Add
Device screen (see figure 20), select the RS-232 tab.
Figure 20. Add Device Screen
If you have previously updated firmware for this model, click Cancel. The Firmware
Loader window appears. Proceed to step 5.
NOTE: The receiver does not have an Ethernet port. Do not select TCP/IP.
3. From the drop-down menus on the RS-232 screen, select the appropriate Com port
number and baud rate (the default is 9600).
4. Click OK. The Firmware Loader window appears (see figure 21).
5
Figure 21. Extron Firmware Loader Window
5. Select the PowerCage receiver and click File > Open. The Choose Firmware File
screen appears (see figure 22).
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6
Figure 22. Choose Firmware File Window
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6. Navigate to and select the new firmware file. Click Open. The Choose Firmware File
window closes.
NOTE: When downloaded from the Extron website, the firmware is placed in a
subfolder of C:\Program Files\Extron\Firmware.
ATTENTION: The firmware file must have a .S19 extension. Other file types can
cause the unit to stop functioning.
7. In the Firmware Loader window, click Begin (see figure 23).
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 23. Firmware Loader Screen
8. Click Exit to close the Firmware Loader.
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Reference Information
This section provides the part numbers and installation instructions for the
PowerCage FOX HDMI.
• Part Numbers
• Installing a Board in the Enclosure
Part Numbers
Included Parts Part Number
PowerCage 1600 Enclosure 60-978-01
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI SM 70-904-22
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI MM 70-904-21
Included Parts
These items are included in each order for a PowerCage FOX SR HDMI:
Included Parts Part Number
Tweeker (small screwdriver)
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Setup Guide
Captive screw 5-pole connectors (qty. 3) 10-703-12
LockIt Lacing Bracket and tie-wrap 21-235-01
Extron Software Products DVD (Signal Processing Control Program)
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Cables
HDMI and DVI cable assemblies
Cable Part Number
HDMI M-M Pro Series HDMI male to male cable 26-650-nn
HDMI M-DVI-D M/6 HDMI male to DVI-D male, 6 feet (1.8 m) 26-614-02
DVID SL Pro Series DVI-D male-to-male cable 26-649-nn
Fiber cable assemblies
Cable Part Number
4LC MM LC to LC Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies 26-652-nn
2LC OM4 MM P LC to LC Laser-Optimized Multimode Fiber Optic
Cable Assemblies — Plenum
2LC SM P LC to LC Bend-Insensitive Singlemode Fiber Optic Cable
Assemblies — Plenum
26-671-nn
26-670-nn
Bulk fiber cable and termination tools
Cable or tool Part Number
OM4 MM P/2K Plenum 2 km (6,562 feet) Spool 22-225-02
SM P/2K Plenum 2 km (6,562 feet) Spool 22-223-02
Fiber Optic Termination Kit 100-656-01
QLC MM/10 Multimode, qty. 10 101-018-01
QLC SM/10 Singlemode, qty. 10 101-017-01
Adapters
Adapter Part Number
HDMIF-DVIDM
HDMI female to DVI-D male adapter
HDMIM-DVIDF
HDMI male to DVI-D female adapter
26-616-01
26-617-01
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Installing a Board in the Enclosure
Up to 16 single slot or 8 dual slot input/output boards can be inserted into the PowerCage
enclosure. The PowerCage receiver is a dual slot board.
ATTENTION: Use ESD precautions when installing a board to avoid damaging the
board. Keep the board in the anti-static bag until needed. Use proper
grounding techniques during installation.
NOTE: The board is hot-swappable, and can be installed or removed without
disconnecting power to the PowerCage enclosure.
1. Ensure power is removed from the PowerCage enclosure.
2. Position the board in the slot so that the power and communication ports on the
front end of the board are aligned with the matching ports inside of the board cage
(see figure 24).
16 available single board slots or
8 double board slots
Power
Supply
US
C
LISTED
1T23
N15778
I.T.E.
100-240V 50/60Hz
5A MAX.
Screws (2 per board)
Figure 24. Inserting Boards into the PowerCage 1600 Enclosure
3. Carefully slide the board into the slot and push the board firmly into place.
4. Use a screwdriver to tighten the two screws to secure the board in place.
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for all boards needing installation.
NOTE: Ensure the boards are flush with the rear of the enclosure and the screws
tightened securely before applying power.
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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
1001 East Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92805
U.S.A.
Europe and Africa:
Extron Europe
Hanzeboulevard 10
3825 PH Amersfoort
The Netherlands
Japan:
Extron Electronics, Japan
Kyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082
Japan
China:
Extron China
686 Ronghua Road
Songjiang District
Shanghai 201611
China
Asia:
Extron Asia
135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01
PM Industrial Bldg.
Singapore 368363
Middle East:
Extron Middle East
Dubai Airport Free Zone
F12, PO Box 293666
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Singapore
This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care, electrical
or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions, or if modifications were made to the product that were not
authorized by Extron.
NOTE: If a product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Application Engineer to receive an RA (Return
Authorization) number. This will begin the repair process.
USA: 714.491.1500 or 800.633.9876 Europe: 31.33.453.4040
Asia: 65.6383.4400 Japan: 81.3.3511.7655
Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of loss or damage
during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the
name of the person to contact in case there are any questions.
Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality,
performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct,
indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been
advised of such damage.
Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of this warranty may
not apply to you.
Extron Headquarters
+1.800.633.9876 (Inside USA/Canada Only)
Extron USA - West Extron USA - East
+1.714.491.1500 +1.919.850.1000
+1.714.491.1517 FAX +1.919.850.1001 FAX
Extron Europe
+800.3987.6673
(Inside Europe Only)
+31.33.453.4040
+31.33.453.4050 FAX
© 2012 Extron Electronics All rights reserved. www.extron.com
Extron Asia
+800.7339.8766
(Inside Asia Only)
+65.6383.4400
+65.6383.4664 FAX
Extron Japan
+81.3.3511.7655
+81.3.3511.7656 FAX
Extron China
+4000.398766
Inside China Only
+86.21.3760.1568
+86.21.3760.1566 FAX
Extron Middle East
+971.4.2991800
+971.4.2991880 FAX
Extron Korea
+82.2.3444.1571
+82.2.3444.1575 FAX
Extron India
1800.3070.3777
Inside India Only
+91.80.3055.3777
+91.80.3055.3737 FAX
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