Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
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This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user. Class 1 Laser Product Any service to this product must be carried out by Extron Electronics and its qualified service personnel. CAUTION: Using controls, making adjustments, or performing procedures in a manner other than what is specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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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^* XX2$* X2!* X2% NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned in this guide, the character “0”...
Remote Control ........... 14 About this Guide ..........1 Simple Instruction Set Control ......14 About the FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter ....2 Host-to-Unit Instructions ....... 14 Fiber Cable Transmission Modes ....3 Unit-Initiated Messages ........ 15 Features ............. 3 Error Responses ...........
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FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Contents viii...
The FOX II T HD 4K outputs continuous invisible light (Class 1 rated), which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution. AVERTISSEMENT : Le FOX II T HD 4K émet une lumière invisible en continu (conforme à la classe 1) qui peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution.
Typical FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter Application, with FOX II R DP 4K About the FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter The FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter is an ultra-high performance fiber optic Extender for long haul transmission of HDCP-compliant HDMI video, audio, and RS-232 and IR control signals over fiber optic cabling.
The FOX II T HD 4K transmitter accepts HDMI video, at a resolution of up to 4K (4096x2160 at 30 Hz). The video input can also include embedded audio. The transmitter also loops the HDMI input through for a local monitor.
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Rack mounting — The FOX II unit is rack mountable in any conventional 19-inch wide rack, using an Extron 9.5-inch deep rack shelf. Power — The 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz internal power supply provides • worldwide power compatibility and low power consumption. FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Introduction...
• Installation Overview Follow these steps to install and set up an Extron FOX II T HD 4K transmitter for operation: 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.
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RS-232 or IR reports from the controlled device. To receive responses from the controlled device, you must install two fiber optic cables. • The FOX II T HD 4K can pass RS-232 commands and responses at rates up to 115200 baud. •...
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Plug the attached dust cap into the optical transceiver when the fiber optic cable is unplugged. AVERTISSEMENT : Le FOX II T HD 4K émet une lumière invisible en continu (conforme à la classe 1) qui peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution Branchez la protection contre la poussière dans l’ensemble...
Loosen the HDMI connection mounting screw from the panel enough to allow the LockIt Lacing Bracket to be placed over it ( ). The screw does not have to be removed. FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Installation and Operation...
18 to switch the active audio source). Analog Audio Embedded HDMI Transmitted Audio Audio Present Not present Embedded audio Present Present Embedded audio Not present Present Analog audio Not present Not present No audio FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Installation and Operation...
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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 and IR connector NOTES on page 9 for more information). FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Installation and Operation...
-35 dBV. The LED goes dark if the audio signal level drops below the threshold for 10 seconds or longer. Return Out LED — Lights when analog audio is present on the Audio Return Output connector. FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Installation and Operation...
Reset button — Press and release or press and hold this button to initiate two T HD 4K levels of transmitter reset (see Performing resets on the next page). RESET Reset Button FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Installation and Operation...
To take advantage of the various adjustments and test patterns available in the FOX II T HD 4K, you need to connect a computer or other USB-capable device to the front panel Configuration port or a RS-232 capable device to the rear panel Remote RS-232 port.
Remote Control This section describes the remote control operation of the FOX II T HD 4K transmitter, including: • Simple Instruction Set Control • Product Configuration Software The transmitter has a front panel Configuration port, a USB mini-B connector (see...
The error response codes are: E10 - Invalid command E13 - Invalid parameter E14 - Invalid command for this configuration E17 - Invalid command for signal type E22 - Busy FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Remote Control...
0 = no sink 1 = HDCP sink 2 = non-HDCP sink = Optical module manufacturer Up to 16 alphanumeric characters = Tx or Rx power xx.x dBm = Operating temp of module nnn.n FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Remote Control...
= Video and sync mute status 0 = off 1 = video mute on 2 = video and sync mute on = On or off status 0 = off 1 = on FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Remote Control...
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-18 to +24 (in 1 dB steps) = Audio attenuation adjustment range 00 to 18 = Audio input format 0 = auto (default) 2 = analog audio 1 = digital (embedded HDMI) audio FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Remote Control...
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0 = no sink 1 = HDCP sink 2 = non-HDCP sink = Optical module manufacturer Up to 16 alphanumeric characters = Tx or Rx power xx.x dBm = Operating temp of module nnn.n FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Remote Control...
Jump to the nearest page of downloads by clicking the desired filtering letter. Click Download for the desired software or firmware to download ( dialog box appears (see figure 11 on the next page). Log in FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Remote Control...
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Extron Product Configuration Software: NOTE: ... for 64-bit operating systems. Program Files(x86)\ • Check for Extron PCS Updates • Extron PCS Help • Extron Product Configuration Software • Uninstall Extron Product Configuration Software FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Remote Control...
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Figure 13. Device Discovery Screen Select (click) your FOX II T HD 4K and the USB port (see figure 13, 1 ). Click ( 2 ). The Product Configuration Software opens to the window...
HDCP Signal indicator — Shows a lock icon ( ) when the digital video signal has copyright encryption applied and shows an unlocked icon ( ) when the signal is not copyright protected. FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Remote Control...
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) allows you to create a list view of the connected output Common Timings EDIDs that you use. pane ( ) displays the resolution, rate, video type, and embedded audio Input format of the HDMI input. FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Remote Control...
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The HDCP notification function in the transmitter enables a connected display to show a green or black screen if the transmitted video is HDCP encrypted, and the display is not HDCP capable. FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Remote Control...
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— Mute the signals on both Loop-through Analog Mute analog audio output ports. — Mute the signals on the Loop-through HDMI Output port and both analog Mute All audio output ports. FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Remote Control...
• and calls the Firmware Loader utility in the background (see Updating the Firmware, on the next page). About This Module ... — Provides the version number of the software. • FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Remote Control...
Click ) to exit the program. Finish Connect the computer to the front panel Configuration port (see Configuration port page 8) of the unit to be updated. FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Remote Control...
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Folder where firmware is installed. Sample location only. Figure 20. Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Remote Control...
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Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the file and click ( 3 ). The dialog box returns to the top. Open Update Firmware This Device FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Remote Control...
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( 1 ). The Product Configuration Software window returns to the front, Close showing the window (see figure 13 on page 22). Device Discovery Reconnect the program as described in Starting the Program on page 22. FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Remote Control...
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 the use of power strips). FOX II T HD 4K Transmitter • Unit Mounting...
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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.
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