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- Page 1 User Guide Fiber Optic Switcher FOX T USW 203 Three Input Universal Switcher with an Integrated Fiber Optic Transmitter 68-2226-01 Rev. A 08 13...
- Page 2 Safety Instructions • English Chinese Simplified （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 WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within 电压， 有触电危险。 the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. 注...
- Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: A warning indicates a situation that has the potential to result in death or WARNING: severe injury. CAUTION: A caution indicates a situation that may result in minor injury. ATTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the product or associated equipment. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
............1 ......12 About This Guide ..........1 Simple Instruction Set Control ......12 About the FOX T USW 203 ......... 1 SIS Programming Guide ........ 12 System Compatibility ........1 Error Responses..........13 Cable Transmission Modes ......1 Using the Command and Response Table Key Features ............ - Page 6 FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Contents...
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Page 7: Introduction
About the FOX T USW 203 The Extron FOX T USW 203 is a three input universal switcher with a fiber optic transmitter that provides long haul transmission of HDCP-compliant HDMI, RGBHV, or HD component video, stereo audio, and RS-232 signals over fiber optic cabling. The transmitter delivers pixel-for-pixel transmission of images up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60. -
Page 8: Key Features
RS-232 control — Features an RS-232 serial port for control and configuration. Contact closure remote control availability Alarm notification for fiber link loss — The FOX T USW 203 can be set up to trigger an external control system for immediate notification when a fiber link has been lost. Requires a second fiber link. -
Page 9: Application Diagram
Application Diagram The following diagram shows a typical application of the FOX T USW 203 with three input sources, output display, connected fiber optic receiver, and control system. Extron FOX T USW 203 TouchLink Fiber Optic Switcher Control System DISP... -
Page 10: Installation
Rear Panel Features • Making Connections Mounting the FOX T USW 203 The FOX T USW 203 can be mounted in a rack, under a desk, or on a tabletop (see Mounting on page 37 for more mounting details). Rear Panel Features... -
Page 11: Output Connectors
To return serial data from a receiver to the FOX T USW 203 or for HDCP compliance, connect a fiber optic cable between the Rx port on the FOX T USW 203 and the Tx port on the receiver (see Wiring for Fiber Communication on page 7). -
Page 12: Rs-232 Over Fiber And Alarm Connector
Power Connector Power connector — Connect an external power supply to the 3.5 mm, 2-pole captive Wiring the Power Supply screw connector (see on page 9). FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Installation... -
Page 13: Making Connections
The HDMI signal output by the receiver is not HDCP compliant. • RS-232 reports from a controlled device are not available. • To receive responses from the controlled device and for HDCP compliance, install both fiber optic cables. FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Installation... -
Page 14: Wiring For Rs-232 Over Fiber And Alarm Communication
CONTACT 1 2 3 G Heat Shrink Over Shield Wires Ground Wire Nut Device 3 (Switches, Switch relays, or Device 2 similar items) Device 1 Figure 6. Wiring the Contact Closure Connector FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Installation... -
Page 15: Wiring The Power Supply
The length of the exposed (stripped) copper wires is important. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm). TIP: Do not tin the stripped power supply leads. Tinned wires are not as secure in the captive screw connectors and could be pulled out. FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Installation... -
Page 16: Operation
Operation This section describes the front panel features of the FOX T USW 203 and provides front panel operations. Topics in this section include: • Front Panel Features • Front Panel Operation Front Panel Features AUTO STATUS SWITCH SIGNAL CONFIG... -
Page 17: Initial Power Up
Normal switch mode is the default mode. Enabling Normal Switch Mode Press and hold (for about 3 seconds) inputs 1 and 2 simultaneously until the front panel Auto Switch LED turns off. This is the default mode. FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Operation... -
Page 18: Sis Configuration And Control
To enable serial control of the FOX T USW 203, use a computer running the HyperTerminal or DataViewer utility, or a control system to make serial control of the transmitter. Connect the computer to the FOX T USW 203 through the front panel config port or the rear panel RS-232 connector. -
Page 19: Error Responses
Error Responses When the FOX T USW 203 receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it performs the command and sends the corresponding response to the host device. If the command is determined invalid or contains invalid parameters, the transmitter or receiver returns an error response to the host. - Page 20 HDMI 1 user assigned or HDMI switched output HDMI switched output imported 2 EDID 1 EDID 4 HDMI 2 user assigned or HDMI switched output imported 3 EDID 2 FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
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Page 21: Command And Response Tables For Sis Commands
Additional Description (Host to Device) (Device to Host) Input Switching Input selection NOTE: The FOX T USW 203 saves the last input selection when cycling power. Set video input selection X1! • Select input View video input selection View currently selected source. - Page 22 NOTE: = Pixel phase = default) = Total pixels of the default value (depends on the input rate) ±255 = Horizontal start = default) FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
- Page 23 = HDMI switched output EDID 4 = Input video format = auto detect (default) = RGB = YUV X2& = EDID output resolution See the tables on page 14. FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
- Page 24 = source detected with HDCP = source detected but no HDCP is present X1& = Unit name Text string up to 24 characters ( = Extron device name FOX-T-USW-203 FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
- Page 25 = SFP module type = singlemode = multimode = Vendor or manufacturer name = Transmit (Tx) output power in dBm = Receive (Rx) optical power in dBm = Operation temperature in ˚C FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
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Page 26: Fox Extenders Control Program
The Extron FOX Extenders Control Program provides an alternate method to control and configure the FOX T USW 203. The application provides controls to adjust device parameters that are specific to the basic and advanced setup of the transmitter. Users can also manage firmware and check for updates to the application. -
Page 27: Starting The Software
Help menu. • From the Windows Start Menu, select from the FOX Extenders FOX Extenders Help Control Program folder. The main screen opens (see figure 12 on page 23). FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program... -
Page 28: Top Menu
The File menu contains options for connecting and disconnecting the device and exiting the FOX Extenders Control Program. Figure 12. File Menu Options that appear gray are not available. FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program... - Page 29 To exit the program, select from the menu. Exit File Tools Menu The Tools menu contains options for displaying device information or configuring the device. Figure 13. Tools Menu FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program...
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Page 30: Reset Unit
Depending on the chosen reset option, different settings are cleared. Figure 15. Reset Unit Menu NOTE: Be careful to select the intended reset option. Selecting the incorrect reset can result in unintended loss of settings. FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program... -
Page 31: Update Firmware
Audio Gain/Atten. Reset Figure 17. Audio Gain and Attenuation Reset Dialog Box Presets Reset — Is not available for the FOX T USW 203. Update Firmware The Update Firmware option opens the Extron Firmware Loader application. This application is used to upload new firmware to the connected device. -
Page 32: Trace Window
. The Trace Window dialog box opens. Tools Trace Window To clear existing information, click the button. Clear Click the button to close the Trace Window dialog box. Close FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program... - Page 33 The Check for Updates option verifies that the latest version of the FOX Extenders Control Program is being used. If there is a new version available, the option to install it becomes available. From the menu, select Help Check for Updates FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program...
- Page 34 Application description • Figure 20. About FOX Extenders Control Program Dialog Box Click the button to close this dialog box and return to the main screen of the application. FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program...
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Page 35: Main Screen
(connecting the Tx port of an HDMI receiver to the Rx port of an HDMI transmitter). NOTE: For transmission of HDMI video with HDCP content, two fibers are required. FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program... -
Page 36: Control Tab
Auto Switch Mode — Allows the device to auto switch inputs based on the chosen configuration. The options are Disabled, Priority to Highest Active, or Priority to Lowest Active. NOTE: The Default setting on the FOX T USW 203 is Disabled Control tab The Control tab contains picture and audio adjustments. - Page 37 The field to the right of a slider shows the current value for the associated setting. NOTE: The Total Pixels setting depends on the input rate. It is ±255 of the default value. FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program...
- Page 38 In the Audio Gain/Atten. panel, click and drag the slider to the desired level. The current value is displayed in a field below the slider control. Audio Output Level — Is not available for the FOX T USW 203. I/O Configuration Tab The I/O Configuration tab contains options for input and output settings.
- Page 39 For each input, select the desired audio input type from the drop-down list. Input Figure 27. Audio Input 1 Options NOTE: Default setting: Audio Input Selection is for all inputs. Auto Advanced Tab Figure 28. Advanced Tab FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program...
- Page 40 Assigned EDID Panel Choose the desired EDID from the drop-down list of the desired input. NOTE: The default EDID is 720p for the HDMI inputs and 1280x720 for the VGA input. FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program...
- Page 41 NOTE: There are 4 available memory locations to save digital EDID. Import EDID panel EDID files can be imported to the FOX T USW 203 and saved in a table on the device. NOTE: When an EDID file is imported to a user assigned input location, the EDID is automatically assigned to the selected user input.
- Page 42 The EDID is imported and assigned to the selected input. Import Export EDID panel EDID files on the FOX T USW 203 can be exported to the connected PC. In the Export EDID panel, select the desired EDID to export from the drop-down list. Click the button.
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Page 43: Reference Information
• Updating Firmware Mounting The FOX T USW 203 can be placed on a tabletop or mounted in a rack or underneath a desk. Tabletop Use Attach the provided rubber feet to the bottom four corners of the enclosure. 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. -
Page 44: Updating Firmware
Updating Firmware To update firmware for the FOX T USW 203, download the new firmware to a connected computer and upload the firmware with the Firmware Loader utility or the FOX Extenders Control Program (see to the FOX Extenders Control Program Help File). -
Page 45: Downloading Firmware
Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard screens to install the new firmware on the computer. A Release Notes file, giving information on what has changed in the new firmware version, and a set of instructions for updating the firmware are also loaded. FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Reference Information... -
Page 46: Installing Firmware With Firmware Loader
Firmware Loader main window. Click to start the upload process. Begin Close Firmware Loader when the field shows , the Remaining Time 00.00.00 column shows , and the field shows Progress 100% Status completed FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Reference Information... -
Page 47: Extron Warranty
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,...