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Extron electronics FOXBOX Tx VGA MM User Manual

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Fiber Optic Extenders
FOXBOX Tx / Rx VGA
FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV
FOXBOX Tx / Rx DVI
FOXBOX Tx / Rx DVI Plus
High Resolution Fiber Optic Transmitters and Receivers
68-1464-01 Rev. E
01 19

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  • Page 1 User Guide Fiber Optic Extenders FOXBOX Tx / Rx VGA FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV FOXBOX Tx / Rx DVI FOXBOX Tx / Rx DVI Plus High Resolution Fiber Optic Transmitters and Receivers 68-1464-01 Rev. E 01 19...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to AVVISO: Questo simbolo, ,quando viene utilizzato il prodotto, serve alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within ad avvisare l’utente della presenza di tensioni pericolose non isolate the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
  • Page 3 より 『Extron Safety www.extron.com and Regulatory Compliance Guide』 (P/N 68-290-01) をご覧ください。 Copyright © 2019 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks®, registered service marks( ), and trademarks( ) are the property of RGB Systems, Inc.
  • Page 4 Regulatory Compliance Guide” on the Extron website 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.
  • Page 5 Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: Potential risk of severe injury or death. WARNING: AVERTISSEMENT : Risque potentiel de blessure grave ou de mort. CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Remote Control ........... 1 ........... 20 About this Guide ..........1 Simple Instruction Set Control ......21 About the FOXBOX Tx/Rx Transmitters and Host-to-Switcher Communications ....21 Receivers ............1 Symbol Definitions ........21 General System Operation ......3 Unit-initiated Messages.........
  • Page 8 FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Contents viii...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction WARNING: The FOXBOX Tx/Rx outputs continuous invisible light (Class 1 rated), which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution. AVERTISSEMENT : Le FOXBOX Tx/Rx émet une lumière invisible en continu (conforme à la classe 1) qui peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution.
  • Page 10 Up to 30 km (18.75 miles) RS-232 singlemode ber FOXBOX SM Model Control Optional Second Link for Box to Box Communications -2 32 F IB D IO RS-232 Extron B IN Projector SI 26X Control Two-way Ceiling 1 .0 Speakers Extron Extron FOXBOX Tx VGA...

  • Page 11: General System Operation

    General System Operation The FOXBOX Tx VGA transmitter inputs VGA-UXGA RGB video. The FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV transmitter inputs YUV video or VGA-UXGA RGB video. The FOXBOX Tx DVI and FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus transmitters input a single link of DVI video. All four transmitters input audio and one-way (transmitter-to-receiver) RS-232 serial communication (for applications such as projector control).

  • Page 12: System Compatibility

    System Compatibility The FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus transmitter fiber optic output signal can be received only by a FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus receiver. All fiber optic signals from all other units are interchangeably compatible between VGA and DVI units, Plus and non-Plus units, and PowerCage Fox and FOX 500 units as shown in the following table.

  • Page 13: Cable Transmission Modes

    The transmitters and receivers are further categorized by the type of fiber optic cable, multimode or singlemode, which define the effective range of transmission: Multimode — Long distance, up to 2 km (6,560 feet) (depending on the fiber cable) • FOXBOX Tx VGA MM • FOXBOX Rx VGA MM •...

  • Page 14: Features

    Features • Ultra high performance — Offers pixel-for-pixel RGBHV or DVI video transmission, up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz (FOXBOX DVI Plus models) or 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz. • Video input — FOXBOX VGA — Accepts RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs on a 15-pin HD •...

  • Page 15: Installation And Operation

    Installation and Operation This section details the installation of the FOXBOX Tx/Rx, including: Installation Overview • • Mounting the Units Connections and Configuration • • Operation Installation Overview Follow these steps to install and set up an Extron FOXBOX transmitter and receiver system for operation: Turn off all of the equipment.

  • Page 16: Connections And Configuration

    Connections and Configuration Transmitter Features C C D D E E RGB INPUT POWER AUDIO RS-232 OVER FIBER ALARM 1.0A MAX CONFIG Tx Rx FOXBOX Tx VGA FOXBOX Tx VGA OPTICAL FOXBOX Tx VGA Rear Panel Front Panel D D E E POWER DVI-D INPUT AUDIO...
  • Page 17 RS-232 Over Fiber port (see figure 2 on the previous page) — If you want RS-232 OVER FIBER ALARM the FOXBOX to pass serial command signals to the receiver, for serial control of a projector for example, connect the host device to the transmitter Tx Rx via the three leftmost poles (Tx, Rx, and _) of this 5-pole captive screw connector (see...
  • Page 18 Optical port and LEDs (see figure 2 on page 8) — WARNING: The FOXBOX Tx/Rx outputs continuous invisible light (Class 1 rated), which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution. Plug the supplied dust cap into the optical transceiver when the fiber optic cable is unplugged. AVERTISSEMENT : Le FOXBOX Tx/Rx émet une lumière invisible en continu (conforme à...

  • Page 19: Receiver Features

    Indicators (see figure 2 on page 8) — Power LED — Indicates that power is applied to the unit . Over Temp LED — Indicates that the unit is operating at a dangerously high temperature (approximately 167 °F [75 °C]) and that equipment damage is imminent. RGB (FOXBOX VGA), RGB/YUV (FOXBOX VGA/YUV), or DVI (FOXBOX DVI) LED —...
  • Page 20 RGB Output port (FOXBOX Rx VGA only) (see figure 4 on the previous page) — Connect an analog VGA-UXGA RGB or YUV video display to this 15-pin HD female connector. NOTE: If the transmitter input is RGB video, you can set the receiver to output the desired video format: RGBHV or RGsB video.
  • Page 21 NOTES: • You can connect the transmitter to one or more receivers in one of three ways: • One way (transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx) only — Connect fiber cable (from transmitter connector ) only. • Two way (transmitter to receiver and return) — Connect fiber cable (from transmitter connector ) and fiber cable back to the transmitter...
  • Page 22 Configuration port (see figure 4 on page 11) — Connect a controlling device, such as a PC, to this port via a 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable for RS-232 protocol control of all FOXBOX functions. See Front panel Configuration ports on page 17 for more details on the adapter cable and Remote Control...

  • Page 23: Making Connections

    Making Connections DVI connector (FOXBOX DVI) Figure 7 defines the DVI pin assignments. Male Connector Female Connector Signal Signal Signal TMDS data 2– TMDS data 1– TMDS data 0– TMDS data 2+ TMDS data 1+ TMDS data 0+ TMDS data 2 TMDS data 1 TMDS data 0 shield...
  • Page 24 RS-232 Over Fiber connections Figure 8 shows how to wire the RS-232 Over Fiber connector. This port is for transmission of serial signals, such as projector control signals, between the transmitter and receiver. RS-232 Function ALARM OVER FIBER Transmit data Receive data Tx Rx Signal ground...
  • Page 25 Front panel Configuration ports NOTE: These ports are for remote control of the transmitter or receiver, not for the over fiber RS-232 link. The Configuration ports on the transmitter and receiver are 2.5 mm mini stereo jacks. The 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable (figure 10), included with transmitters, can be used for this connection.
  • Page 26 Power supply wiring ATTENTION: • Always use power supplies specified by Extron. Use of an unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance certification and may cause damage to the supply and the end product. • Utilisez toujours les sources d’alimentation recommandées par Extron. L’utilisation d’une source d’alimentation non autorisée annule toute conformité...

  • Page 27: Operation

    ATTENTION: • This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed power source marked “Class 2” or “LPS,” rated 12 VDC, 1.0 A minimum. Always use a power supply supplied by or specified by Extron. Use of an unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance certification and may cause damage to the supply and the end product.

  • Page 28: Remote Control

    Remote Control This section describes the remote control operation of the FOXBOX VGA, FOXBOX VGA/YUV, FOXBOX DVI Plus, and FOXBOX DVI, including: • Simple Instruction Set Control • FOX Extenders Control Program The transmitter and receiver each have a Configuration port, a 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (see item on page 10 and item...

  • Page 29: Simple Instruction Set Control

    Simple Instruction Set Control Host-to-Switcher Communications 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 switcher executes the command and sends a response to the host device. All responses from the switcher to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ), which signals the end of the response character string.

  • Page 30: Unit-Initiated Messages

    , Extron Electronics FOXBOX Rx DVI, Vx.xx, 60-xxx-xx opyright 20yy - or - (c) C , Extron Electronics FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus, Vx.xx, 60-xxxx-xx opyright 20yy - or - , Extron Electronics FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus, Vx.xx, 60-xxxx-xx Copyright 20yy The connected unit issues the appropriate copyright message (above) when it first powers on.

  • Page 31: Using The Command And Response Table

    Using the Command and Response Table The command and response table begins below. 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.
  • Page 32 Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) SIS Command Response Additional description Command Function (Host to Unit) (Unit to Host) Horizontal shift Set a horizontal position X& H Hph X&] X& Set horizontal centering to Hph X&] Increment position Shift the image one pixel to the right.
  • Page 33 Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) SIS Command Response Additional description Command Function (Host to Unit) (Unit to Host) List sync frequency , X1! View input frequency List the input frequency. horozontal vertical Memory presets Save preset X1@ , Spr X1@] Command code is a comma.
  • Page 34 Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) SIS Command Response Additional description Command Function (Host to Unit) (Unit to Host) Test pattern NOTE: You must have a video input connected and the transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx fiber cable connected for the receiver to output a selected test pattern.
  • Page 35 Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) SIS Command Response Additional description Command Function (Host to Unit) (Unit to Host) Information requests Information request 1Lnk X1( 2Lnk X1( RGB X1( Aud X1( X2!] • • • • • The unit responds with the current status (signal detected) of optical link 1, optical link 2, the video input, and the audio link;...

  • Page 36: Fox Extenders Control Program

    FOX Extenders Control Program The Extron FOX Extenders Control Program is available on the Extron website. The program communicates with the transmitter and receiver pair via the Configuration port of either unit, a 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (see item on page 10 and item on page 14), to provide an...
  • Page 37 Click for the desired software or firmware to download and (see figure 12 Download the previous page, Jump to the nearest page of downloads by clicking the desired filtering letter. TIP: dialog box appears (see figure 13). Log in 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2...

  • Page 38: Starting The Program

    Starting the Program Start the Extron FOX Extenders Control program as follows: Click > > > Start All Programs Extron Electronics FOX Extenders Control > Program FOX Extenders dialog box appears (figure 15). Communication Setup 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1...
  • Page 39 Status panel 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 2 2 2 2...
  • Page 40 Control tab 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ¢...
  • Page 41 Audio Output Level radio buttons — Click either the (see Consumer Level (-10 dBV) figure 18 on the previous page, ) or ) radio button Professional Level (+4 dBu) to select the output audio level. NOTE: When you make an audio output level change, the setting is changed in the receiver.
  • Page 42 I/O Configuration tab 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Figure 21.
  • Page 43 Advanced Configuration panel 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Figure 22.

  • Page 44: Updating The Firmware

    Updating the Firmware Firmware can be updated for each unit via the front panel Configuration port on that unit using the Extron Firmware Loader utility from the FOX Extenders Control Program. NOTES: • When firmware upgrades are available, they are unique to the unit: •...
  • Page 45 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Folder where firmware is saved. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Figure 23. Extracting Firmware Upgrade Files FOXBOX Tx / Rx •...
  • Page 46 Loading the firmware to the transmitter and receiver To load a new version of firmware to your transmitter and receiver, call the Firmware Loader software from within the FOX Extenders program. The serial port on your computer must be connected to the Configuration port on the unit (see item on page 10 and item...
  • Page 47 Click . The window appears (figure 25). Firmware Loader 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Figure 25. Extron Firmware Loader Window Select the FOXBOX unit and click > (see figure 25, ). The File Open Choose dialog box appears (see figure 26). Firmware File 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1...
  • Page 48 In the window, click (figure 27, Firmware Loader Begin 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 , and is listed as , the firmware loader 100%...

  • Page 49: Equipment Mounting

    Equipment Mounting This section provides procedures for mounting the FOXBOX transmitter and receiver. Mounting the Transmitter or Receiver ATTENTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only. Any of the 1-inch high, quarter-rack width units can be placed on a tabletop, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under or through a desk or other furniture.
  • Page 50 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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