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FOX MKII
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Broadcast Audio Changeover
(Rev. 3.4 ENG)

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  • Page 1 FOX MKII User Manual Broadcast Audio Changeover (Rev. 3.4 ENG)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Section DTMF Decoder ..............................44 7.8.3 General Purpose I/O Section ............................45 7.8.4 Delay Section ................................... 47 ..........................48 PROGRAM SETTINGS SECTION CONNECTION EXAMPLE - FOX MKII ........................49 1 – ....................... 49 EXAMPLE FOX AS AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER 2 – ......................... 50...
  • Page 3 ................................70 OVERVIEW 12.2 ................................70 COMMANDS APPENDIX I – INTERFACE DJPRO TO A FOX MKII ..................72 APPENDIX L - DATA STRUCTURES ......................... 74 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOX ........................76 WEEE Directive – RAEE information ......................... 77 WARRANTY ................................. 78...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION A110130300 FOX-LAN Ethernet port for TCI/IP and UDP/IP connection, Rs232 (Parser ASCII) only for Fox. 1.3 USE OF THIS MANUAL This manual can be used with the Fox MKII product. Certain features may be changed without notice. | INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 5: Fox - Depliant And Brochure

    1.4 FOX – DEPLIANT AND BROCHURE BROADCAST AUDIO CHANGEOVER HIGHLIGHTS Analogue and digital audio changeover, 4 inputs / 2 outputs Broadcast digital audio DSP-based 4 analog/digital inputs and 2 analog/digital outputs with SRC converter Any kind of commutation managed by the D/A and A/D converter Input to output switch and fade with customizable time intervention and restore Features audio: Denoiser Module, AGC Stage , input delay and Tone Generator Graphic LCD display and front panel button for monitor and control...
  • Page 6 MAIN DESCRIPTION Fox is a fully digital audio changeover, designed for Radio and TV broadcast marketplace. Fox matches the most hi-end broadcast use requirements, with two analog inputs, two digital inputs, one analog output and one digital output. All the inputs can be routed to a different audio output thanks to the A/D and D/A converter, so that any kind of switch between different inputs can be managed.

  • Page 7: Comparison Table Between Genius D And Fox

    1.5 COMPARISON TABLE BETWEEN GENIUS D AND FOX General Features Genius D Audio Features Audio Process 120Mhz @ 24bit DSP-Based audio process Input Mode Stereo, MonoL, MonoR, MonoL+R,Swap Left/Right, Stereo Inverted Right, Stereo Inverted Left, Swap inverted Right, Swap inverted Left Fading mode Fast switching, Slow fading, Normal fading, fast fading.

  • Page 8: Safety Warnings / Istruzioni Per La Sicurezza

    1 SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA SAFETY WARNINGS CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD (Rel. 2.0) 1.1 FOREWORD For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these Warning Symbols should be read carefully.

  • Page 9: Safety Warnings

    2 SAFETY WARNINGS The installation and servicing instructions in this manual are for use by qualified personnel only. - Read All Instructions. All safety and operating instructions must be read before operating the product. They also must be retained for future reference, as it contains a number of useful hints for determining the best combination of equipment settings for Yr particular application.

  • Page 10: Consignes De Sécurité Importantes

    CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES - Lire ces consignes - Conserver ces consignes - Observer tous les avertissements - Suivre toutes les consignes - Ne pas utiliser cet appareil à proximité de l’eau - Ne pas obstruer les ouvertures de ventilation. Installer en respectant les consignes du fabricant - Ne pas installer à...

  • Page 11: Istruzioni Importanti Per La Sicurezza

    4 ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA - Leggere le presenti istruzioni - Conservare queste istruzioni - Osservare tutte le avvertenze - Seguire scrupolosamente tutte le istruzioni - Non usare questo apparecchio in prossimità di acqua - Non ostruire alcuna apertura per il raffreddamento. Installare l’apparecchio seguendo le istruzioni - Non installare l'apparecchio accanto a fonti di calore quali radiatori, aperture per l'afflusso di aria calda, forni o altri apparecchi (amplificatori inclusi) che generino calore - Non rimuovere il terminale di connessione a terra sul cordone di alimentazione: esso ha lo scopo di tutelare...

  • Page 12: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise

    5 WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE - Diese Hinweise LESEN - Diese Hinweise AUFHEBEN - Alle Warnhinweise BEACHTEN - Alle Anweisungen BEFOLGEN - Dieses Gerät NICHT in der Nähe von Wasser verwenden - KEINE Lüftungsöffnungen verdecken. Gemäß den Anweisungen des Herstellers einbauen - Nicht in der Nähe von Wärmequellen, wie Heizkörpern, Raumheizungen, Herden oder anderen Geräten (einschließlich Verstärkern) installieren, die Wärme erzeugen - Die Schutzfunktion des Schukosteckers NICHT umgehen.
  • Page 13 Inpoliger Netzschalter. In Notfälle oder für Wartungsarbeiten Netzkabel trennen. Der Netzstecker fungiert auch als Trennelement muss deshalb zugänglich bleiben | WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE...

  • Page 14: Instrucciones Importantes De Seguridad

    6 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD - LEA estas instrucciones - CONSERVE estas instrucciones - PRESTE ATENCION a todas las advertencias. - SIGA todas las instrucciones - NO utilice este aparato cerca del agua - NO obstruya ninguna de las aberturas de ventilación.Instálese según lo indicado en las instrucciones del fabricante - No instale el aparato cerca de fuentes de calor tales como radiadores, registros de calefacción, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que produzcan calor...
  • Page 15 El interruptor de alimentación es unipolar. En el caso de peligro, desconecte el cable de alimentación. Porque la clavija de conexion a red sirve por la desconection de la unidad, la clavija debe ser ubicada en proximidad de la unidad | INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD...

  • Page 16: Unpacking And Inspection

    UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 7 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Your equipment was packed carefully at the factory in a container designed to protect the unit during shipment. Nevertheless, we recommend making a careful inspection of the shipping carton and the contents for any signs of physical damage.

  • Page 17: First Installation Recommendations

    FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS 8 FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS 8.1 POWER SUPPLY CABLE A power supply cable of approx. 2 mt length is supplied with the device, which has a moulded IEC plug attached – this is a legal requirement. The type of plug for the power supply depends on the country in which it is delivered. If for any reason, you need to use this appliance with a different plug, you should use the following wiring guidelines in replacing the existing plug with the new one: Earth...
  • Page 18 FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE REPLACING THE POWER FUSE, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TYPE OF FUSE FOR THE VOLTAGE TO BE PROTECTED. USING WRONG FUSE TYPE WILL RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT PROTECTION. Make sure that the power is switched off and the power cable is disconnected from the equipment. Open the upper iron cover using a screwdriver.

  • Page 19: Protection Against Lightning

    Axel Technology suggest to don’t touch never this parts, and it is not responsible for human flash light or electrical burns. Should the device be put out of action due to being struck by lightning or excess voltage, disconnect it from the power supply without delay.

  • Page 20: Ventilation

    FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS 8.5 VENTILATION The equipment will operate as a free-standing unit without requiring any special cooling arrangement. However, slots and openings in the product are provided for ventilation. They ensure reliable operation of the product, keeping it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked nor covered during operation. YOU MUST LEAVE AT A MINIMUM ONE RACK UNIT OF EMPTY SPACE ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE VENTILATION AND TO GET A LONGER EQUIPMENT LIFE.

  • Page 21: General Description Of Fox

    Fox Analog output: through the sub-menu, it is possible to fully configure the machine for the operation mode on its analog output. All of these parameters can also be set by control, configuration and Axel Audio Changeover Remoter command software.

  • Page 22: Fox Rear Panel

    SERIAL PORT 1 the Axel Audio Changeover Remoter command software, while Axel Audio Changeover Address Manager allows the values of the TCP/IP card, Target Name (or name of the device) and the access password for SNMP switching to be set. It is also possible to set the Target ID and to lock the front panel.
  • Page 23 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FOX Fox ANALOG audio input -A with electronically balanced ANALOG INPUT-A connection. This is the main input (A) of the analog changeover. Fox ANALOG-B audio input, with XLR electronically balanced ANALOG INPUT "B" connection. This is the secondary input (B) of the analog changeover. However, it is possible to consider this input as Primary as the DSP is ANALOG INPUT able to keep...

  • Page 24: Installation And Use Of The Fox Command Software

    USB port. To install the program follow the instructions below using the program file from the original CD contained in the package with the device, or the file downloaded from the Axel Technology website. 2. Installation Procedure: Insert the CD into the player Launch the SETUP.EXE application...
  • Page 25 This screen will be displayed upon completion of installation, press Finish and then two new icons will be created on the desktop: Axel Audio Changeover Remoter Axl Audio Changeover Address Manager At this point, it will be possible to use the applications in order to be able to manage the Fox devices. The following chapters will provide explanations on the mode of connection, and the potentialities of the product.

  • Page 26: Use Of The Audio Changeover Address Manager Software

    USE OF THE AUDIO CHANGEOVER ADDRESS MANAGER SOFTWARE 4 USE OF THE AUDIO CHANGEOVER ADDRESS MANAGER SOFTWARE The Audio ChangeoverAddress Manager software is an application that is used to assign a Target ID to Fox, to lock the front panel, to set a Target Name and possibly to apply an address to the TCP/IP port. To achieve this, both the Serial port of the PC and the USB port can be used.

  • Page 27: Use Of The Audio Changeover Remoter Software

    USE OF THE AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER SOFTWARE 5 USE OF THE AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER SOFTWARE Start-up window of the Fox command software 5.1 ACCESS VIA USB AND SERIAL CONNECTION To be able to operate within Fox, after assigning the values of the TCP/IP port via HybridAddress Manager, the AxelAudio Changeover Remoter application must be used, launching it from the relevant icon.

  • Page 28: Access Through A Tcp/Ip Connection

    USE OF THE AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER SOFTWARE 5.2 ACCESS THROUGH A TCP/IP CONNECTION To access and manage the device via TCP/IP, simply perform these simple operations below. Unlike the serial connection, the TCP/IP connection is extremely useful when you have more than one unit to manage. In doing so from a single point, you will be able to connect with the Fox machines and manage the entire group remotely and individually.

  • Page 29: Management Of Fox Via Software

    6 MANAGEMENT OF FOX VIA SOFTWARE Axel Audio Changeover Remoter is the application that allows you to manage Fox both locally (using a serial connection or USB connection) and remotely using TCP/IP network connection and from the Web page. With regard to the monitoring functions, the front panel of the device also shows the levels of input and output and the primary functions such as input/output sources and the levels of the Analog and Digital outputs.

  • Page 30: Detail Of Audio Changeover Remoter

    DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER 7 DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER 7.1 DESCRIPTION OF FOX COMMAND SOFTWARE There are essentially 5 parts to the Fox command software (Audio Changeover Remoter): Analog and Digital INPUTS section Analog OUTPUT and Digital OUTPUT section GP Section Inputs and GP Outputs section DTMF Generator &...

  • Page 31: Analog Output And Digital Output Section

    DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER 7.3 ANALOG OUTPUT AND DIGITAL OUTPUT SECTION This part displays the level of the Analog output (A.OUTPUT) and Digital output (D.OUTPUT). In the presence of a valid output level, the label changes into SRC INPUT x. For example, if input A is routed on the Analog output, then we will find the words SRC INPUT A and the LED changes its colour from BLACK to GREEN.

  • Page 32: Section Gp Inputs And Gp Outputs

    DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER 7.4 SECTION GP INPUTS AND GP OUTPUTS In section GPInputs and GPOutputs are visible the status of the General Purpose in Input and Output. The SubD 15poly HD female port on the back of the device allows connections with the device. See the technical appendix for connections and pinout.

  • Page 33: Section Setup And Disconnect

    DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER 7.6 SECTION SETUP AND DISCONNECT This part includes all the technical work parameters of Fox and the operating configurations. This setup is, in turn, divided into Tabs, each of these with specific functions: FUNCTION AND SPECIFICATION INPUT A Management of the ANALOG Audio input Left + Right on XLR Balanced ( IN 1-A.) INPUT B...
  • Page 34 DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER CONTROL NAME FUNCTION Sensitivity Input Analog Sensitivity Adjustment. The permitted values range from -12dBu to +12dBu AGC Speed Adjustment of the speed of the Automatic Gain Control (AGC). The permitted values range from Off to +2.00 dB/s in steps of 0.05db /s AGC Max Gain It represents the maximum gain that the AGC can introduce at the input level.

  • Page 35: The Analog Input Denoiser Module

    DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER useful when the sources are defined as "dirty" and risk creating in output a continuous ping- pong between Primary and Backup. This control allows a return time from 01 seconds to 31 seconds. Analog Out Represents the priority of the Audio source with respect to other audio sources.

  • Page 36: Description Section Input -C And Input -D (Digital Inputs)

    DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER 7.6.3 Description section Input -C and Input -D (Digital Inputs) The two Analog inputs of Fox are individually configurable with the various operating parameters shown below. In addition to the usual controls of a classic audio device, there are also a number of very special features to make it a superior category device with Fading Mode, Delay and Denoiser module For these features for both the two analog inputs there is ONLY ONE Input Tab because the two inputs are identical and a copy of each other.
  • Page 37 DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER Fading Mode Represents the Fade mode, or mode of transition between one source and another. Possible options include: Fast Switch Slow Fading Normal Fading Fast Fading Fast Switch means a sudden and rapid switch from one source to another with a net switching. Slow-Normal-Fast Fading instead represent an INITIAL fade switching, i.e.

  • Page 38: The Digital Input Denoiser Module

    DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER Is it possible to send an Analog audio source toward the Digital output and at times to send a Digital audio source towards the Analog output; in addition, the Input Priority Sequence is visible in the Output panel relative to the Digital Output. UNDO Pressing this key restores the default values set in production for each individual panel.

  • Page 39: Output Section

    DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER 7.7 OUTPUT SECTION Once the inputs have been set and programmed, in the part dedicated to Outputs all that remains is to set a number of technical values such as the level of output and the ability to accept external commands. This software part is separated into two areas, the first is the Digital output while the second represents the Analog audio output.
  • Page 40 DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER Input fixed value, the Audio Changeover is implicitly disabled and there continues to be a single fixed source towards the Analog or Digital output. As such, to change an input with respect to an output, commands (GPIn or SNMP) can be sent to the device, assuming that the Accept ExtCmds checkbox is enabled.

  • Page 41: Settings Section

    DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER 7.8 SETTINGS SECTION This section displays all the technical and working parameters related to features such as: DTMF Generator, DTMF Decoder, General Purpose I/O and Delay. Specifically, DTMF Generator is defined as all the controls for the generation part of DTMF tones to be sent to the Analog and Digital output. DTMF Decoder instead refers to the checks for the recognition of DTMF tones received on a particular input.
  • Page 42 DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER The photo below shows the protocol of the DTMF commands; to open this help press the "?" key The string format is AAA-OC-RR Where AAA is meant as the command destination that can be toward a single Fox or a group of Foxes (see CommandString Help on the next page).
  • Page 43 DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER Example 2: In the example shown above, it is instead possible to see how DTMF commands can be sent to other devices both Fox and Genius D, and to use the DTMF Encoder and Decoder to close or open GPOUTs. CMD STRING #1 Significance of ***3101: ***= Command sent indiscriminately to all DTMF decoders (Fox and Genius (D) entered in the network.

  • Page 44: Section Dtmf Decoder

    DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER CMD STRING #3 Significance of ***3301: ***= Command sent indiscriminately to all DTMF decoders (Fox and Genius (D) entered in the network 3 = Action to be performed on GPO (3) 3 = if the command is 3, then it is possible, by entering 2, to close the GPO2 ( If O=3 -> C=3: Set DTMF FUN2) 01 = 01 minutes multiplied by x5 stable minutes = 05 minutes, i.e.

  • Page 45: General Purpose I/O Section

    DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER 7.8.3 General Purpose I/O Section In this section are set the features of General Purpose both in Input and in Output. GP Inp means the features that must be performed by Fox upon receipt of a GPIn on port 1,2,3 or 4. These are possible for the GP In: DTMF CMD1: Upon closure of GPIn 1 the DTMF CMD1 string present in the DTMF Generator panel is launched.
  • Page 46 DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER SIGNAL C: Only corresponds to the Audio-Detector of Input -C, this GPO goes to (1) when the source located at input -C is considered valid. SIGNAL D: Only corresponds to the Audio-Detector of Input -D, this GPO goes to (1) when the source located at input -D is considered valid.

  • Page 47: Delay Section

    DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER 7.8.4 Delay Section This command introduces a variable delay of 0ms to 1800ms on the INPUT -A INPUT -B INPUT -C INPUT -D input or on the Analog output or on the Digital output in individual steps of 1ms. The ability to insert a delay becomes extremely important when installing Fox in a complex audio chain where you have different audio sources, and these are staggered in time with each other.

  • Page 48: Program Settings Section

    DETAIL OF AUDIO CHANGEOVER REMOTER 7.9 PROGRAM SETTINGS SECTION This part will explain how to see and manage all the optional features of Fox. In addition, it is possible to see a summary of the functions and the device connection data. In this panel, it is possible to see and set a number of parameters of the FOX program.

  • Page 49: Connection Example - Fox Mkii

    CONNECTION EXAMPLE - FOX MKII 8 CONNECTION EXAMPLE - FOX MKII 8.1 EXAMPLE 1 – FOX AS AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER The diagram below is explained a case of connecting a place in Fox changeover between two satellite receptions. The main satellite is connected to 'INPUT-A (Satellite-A) while the satellite backup is connected to' INPUT-B (Satellite-B) The...

  • Page 50: Example 2 - Fox Studio Changeover

    Production presents an audio signal VALID and above the Threeshold. E 'can also use the GPIO port to send a command through the use of a GPIN to forcibly perform the switching between the studies. | CONNECTION EXAMPLE - FOX MKII...

  • Page 51: Example 3 - Fox As Automatic Changeover (Fault) Anl

    (OnAir) and have a reserve Stand By always ready to take the place of the main airing at a time when this has any fault or problems. | CONNECTION EXAMPLE - FOX MKII...

  • Page 52: Example 4 - Fox As Automatic Changeover (Fault) Anl-Dgt

    Be very careful because you can swap between them type sources Analog with digital sources, and this is possible through the use of precise A/D converters and D/A | CONNECTION EXAMPLE - FOX MKII...

  • Page 53: Example 5 - Fox Come Changeover Automatico (Fault) Dgt-Dgt

    Be very careful because you can swap between them type sources Analog with digital sources, and this is possible through the use of precise A/D converters and D/A | CONNECTION EXAMPLE - FOX MKII...

  • Page 54: Technical Appendix

    Should you discover inconsistencies between the documentation below and the hardware device please contact Axel Technology at the numbers and emails provided at the end of this manual. Our technical and support department will be happy to help and support to the best of our ability! 9.1 APPENDIX A - BALANCED AUDIO CONNECTION AND PINOUT...

  • Page 55: Appendix C - Ethernet/Lan Connections

    TECHNICAL APPENDIX 9.3 APPENDIX C - ETHERNET/LAN CONNECTIONS 9.4 APPENDIX D - USB A/B CONNECTION | TECHNICAL APPENDIX...

  • Page 56: Appendix E - Gpio Port

    TECHNICAL APPENDIX 9.5 APPENDIX E – GPIO PORT The SubD connector 15pole HD GPIO place on the rear of Fox, provides 4 inputs and 4 outputs General Purpose General Purpose binary. The inputs are polarized on Opto coupler while the outputs are open collector. They can be used to send commands all'apparto and perform certain functions.

  • Page 57: Connection To Gpin And Gpout Via External Activation (Ttl)

    TECHNICAL APPENDIX 9.5.2 Connection to GPIn and GPOut via external activation (TTL) As shown in the diagram below, taking the voltage externally apparatus it is possible to polarize a photo coupler and implement one of the 4 GP Input available. Note: in this case the masses of the TTL signals generators are common. | TECHNICAL APPENDIX...

  • Page 58: Connection To Gpin And Gpout Via External Activation -2 (Ttl)

    TECHNICAL APPENDIX 9.5.3 Connection to GPIn and GPOut via external activation -2 (TTL) As shown in the diagram below, taking the voltage externally apparatus it is possible to polarize a photo coupler and implement one of the 4 GP Input available. Note: in this case the masses of the TTL signals generators are common. | TECHNICAL APPENDIX...

  • Page 59: Operative Example

    TECHNICAL APPENDIX 9.5.4 Operative Example | TECHNICAL APPENDIX...

  • Page 60: Appendix F - Firmware Upgrade Procedure

    APPENDIX F - FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE 10 APPENDIX F - FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE Fox leaves the manufacturer with the latest firmware installed just prior to shipment. Once purchased, the firmware can be updated with the latest version. available The Firmware Upgrade can be run in the Windows working environment .
  • Page 61 APPENDIX F - FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE Once the Fox is connected to the software click the PROGRAM key. Upgrade of the Firmware will commence. When completed, click EXIT and switch Fox off and on. Do not stop and do not turn off or close the upgrade software, since this operation could affect operation of the device.

  • Page 62: Appendix G - Mib Description And Ascii Parser

    APPENDIX G – MIB DESCRIPTION AND ASCII PARSER 11 APPENDIX G – MIB DESCRIPTION AND ASCII PARSER PRELIMINARY 11.1 MIB DESCRIPTION HANDLED BY FOX SNMP AGENT AND ASCII COMMANDS 11.1.1 SNMP default configurations: snmp version: default read community public defaul write community private default snmp agent port 161 11.1.2 ASCII default configurations: TCP/IP port:...
  • Page 63 generalSettings .1.3.6.1.4.1.27295.4.1.1 Type Access Description Octet All General Settings: string see appendix for OID structure data. Octet Target Name: string FOX name. Integer Target Type: FOX type code. Octet Target Version: string FOX firmware code version. Octet Target Firmware Code: string FOX firmware code number.
  • Page 64 0: OFF 1: +0.05 dB/s 2: +0.10 dB/s ..40: +2.00 dB/s Integer Input mode: 0: Stereo 1: Mono (Left) 2: Mono (Right) 3: Mono (Left + Right) 4: Swap Left/Right 5: Stereo Inverse Right 6: Stereo Inverse Left 7: Swap Inverse Right 8: Swap Inverse Left Integer Threshold:...
  • Page 65 15.0 Integer Check Stereo: 0: OFF 1: ON 16.0 Integer AGC Max Gain: 0: +1.0 dB 1: +2.0 dB ..11: +12.0 dB output-Analog .1.3.6.1.4.1.27295.4.1.3.1 Type Access Description Octet string All output-Analog Settings: see appendix for OID structure data. Integer Output Level: 0: -10.0 dBu 1: -9.9 dBu...
  • Page 66 Integer Output Mode: 0: Stereo 1: Mono (Left) 2: Mono (Right) 3: Mono (Left + Right) Integer Output Rate: 0: 32 kHz 1: 44.1 kHz 2: 48 kHz 3: 64 kHz 4: 88.2 kHz 5: 96 kHz 6: External Sync 7: Auto 32 kHz 8: Auto 44.1 kHz 9: Auto 48 kHz...
  • Page 67 Integer Input D: Left Input Level: from 0 (-60.0dBFS) to 240 (+0.0dBFS) step 0.25dBFS Integer Input D: Right Input Level: from 0 (-60.0dBFS) to 240 (+0.0dBFS) step 0.25dBFS 10.0 Integer Analogic Output: Left Level: from 0 (-40.0dBu) to 240 (+20.0dBu) step 0.25dBu 11.0 Integer Analogic Output: Right Level:...
  • Page 68 1: -11.9 dB 253: +13.3 dB 254: GATED 255: OFF Input D – AGC: 20.0 Integer 0: -12.0 dB 1: -11.9 dB 253: +13.3 dB 254: GATED 255: OFF 21.0 Integer Input Presence: bit 0: Input A bit 1: Input B bit 2: Input C bit 3: Input D bit 4: Analog Output...
  • Page 69 GPO 2 Source 19.0 Integer GPO 3 Source 20.0 Integer GPO 4 Source 21.0 Integer 22.0 Octet string Channel name input A 23.0 Octet string Channel name input B 24.0 Octet string Channel name input C 25.0 Octet string Channel name input D 26.0 Octet string Channel name Analogic output...

  • Page 70: Appendix H - Ascii Commands For Fox

    APPENDIX H - ASCII COMMANDS FOR FOX 12 APPENDIX H - ASCII COMMANDS FOR FOX 12.1 OVERVIEW ASCII commands are simple strings start with a keyword, a comma, and parameters. Every strings could be sent through TCP/IP connection (port 15000 by default) or UDP datagram (port 15001 by default). After each command, FOX will answer with "COMMAND OK"...
  • Page 71 APPENDIX H - ASCII COMMANDS FOR FOX DTMF Commands keyword: DTMFCMD Parameters: <slot>, <dtmf string> [,<NOW>] Slot: 1 for #1 2 for #2 3 for #3 4 for #4 dtmf string: string parameter of 7chars without dash. This command send dtmf string to a specific slot. If command must be executed immediately, you need to add 'NOW' at the end of the command.

  • Page 72: Appendix I - Interface Djpro To A Fox Mkii

    13 APPENDIX I – INTERFACE DJPRO TO A FOX MKII It is possible to interface Djpro Classic and Enterprise Djpro to an apparatus Fox MKII performing certain switching by entering the switch event in the normal programming of the playlist daily. The command should be a TCP/IP or UDP/IP...
  • Page 73 In case you want to use the TCP / IP commands instead it is necessary to enable in the DJJ.INI that is performing DIRETTA.EXE or DEONAIR.EXE the command TCP/IP. Just run the Enable flag leaving the other fields unchanged | APPENDIX I – INTERFACE DJPRO TO A FOX MKII...

  • Page 74: Appendix L - Data Structures

    APPENDIX L - DATA STRUCTURES 14 APPENDIX L - DATA STRUCTURES GeneralSettings /**********************************/ typedef struct SNMP_GENERAL_TAG BYTE TargetName[25]; WORD TargetType; BYTE fox_fw_code[14]; BYTE serialCode[14]; BYTE rab_fw_ver[30]; BYTE ip_address[16]; BYTE ip_netmask[16]; BYTE ip_gateway[16]; WORD tcp_port; WORD LockKeys; } SNMP_GENERAL; /**********************************/ Inputs data structure /**********************************/ typedef struct TARGET_INPUT_TAG...
  • Page 75 APPENDIX L - DATA STRUCTURES Digital Output /**********************************/ typedef struct SNMP_DIGOUT_TAG BYTE Dig_Out_Level; BYTE Dig_Out_Mode; BYTE Dig_Out_Rate; BYTE Dig_Out_Resolution; BYTE Dig_Out_Generator; BYTE Dig_External_Cmd; BYTE Dig_Out_Source; } SNMP_DIGOUT; /**********************************/ DynamicData /**********************************/ typedef struct DYN_DATA_TAG BYTE A_Left_Input; BYTE A_Right_Input; BYTE B_Left_Input; BYTE B_Right_Input;...

  • Page 76: Technical Specification Fox

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOX 15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOX GENERAL VALUE Dimension 434x351x44mm (1 rack unit) AC Rate 230Vac / 110Vac 50 Hz / 60 Hz 30VA Type of power supply Switching power supply Processing architecture Fully digital, based on DSP 24bit/100Mhz. Signal processing is performed by phase linear filter ≈...

  • Page 77: Weee Directive - Raee Information

    WEEE Directive – RAEE information 16 WEEE Directive – RAEE information In line with EU Directive 2012/19/UE for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), this electrical product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Please dispose of this product by returning it to the point of sale or to your local municipal collection point for recycling.

  • Page 78: Warranty

    WARRANTY 17 WARRANTY The manufacturer offers a one-year warranty ex-factory. Do not open the device. Possible breakage of the warranty seals invalidates the same. The manufacturer will not be liable for damages of any kind arising from, or in relation to, improper use of the product.

  • Page 79: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: AXEL TECHNOLOGY S.r.l. Company title: VIA C. DI SABBIUNO 6/F - 40011 ANZOLA EMILIA - BOLOGNA ITALY DECLARES UNDER ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MODEL: FOX MKII DESCRIPTION: Digital audio changeover. DTMF Encoder and decoder.

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