FOX3 Matrix 80x • Setup Guide (Continued) The Extron proprietary fiber optic signal, generated by Extron fiber optic transmitters, can include video, stereo audio, USB 2.0, USB HID, return audio, IR, 3D sync, and transmitter-to-receiver RS-232 serial communications. The matrix switcher can be remotely controlled via the rear panel Ethernet LAN port, rear panel RS-232 port (SIS only), or front...
Rear Panel Overview Fiber optic boards with connectors and LEDs — (see figure 2 on page 2) OUTPUTS NOTES: Transmitting • Ensure the proper fiber cable for the I/O board is used. Typically, singlemode fiber has a Unit yellow jacket and multimode cable has an orange or cyan jacket. •...
FOX3 Matrix 80x • Setup Guide (Continued) Audio Inputs (see figure 2 on page 2) — Connect Ring audio input devices to an audio 5-pole captive screw Sleeve Sleeves Do not tin the wires! Sleeve Ring port (see figure 4 to wire the captive screw connector).
Matrix Operations The FOX3 Matrix 80x can be operated in one of two modes: Port mode and System Map mode. NOTE: The FOX3 matrix is initially in Port mode when it is powered for the first time. • In Port mode, each physical SFP on the Matrix represents an individual In 1 and Out 1.
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FOX3 Matrix 80x • Setup Guide (Continued) Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Unit) (Unit to Host) Tie an input to all outputs Tie input to all outputs Tie video and audio input, 3D sync and IR •All signals to all outputs.
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Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Unit) (Unit to Host) E X! X1(] View individual video input signal status Verbose mode 2/3 X1( ] • View all video input signal Each response is the video input status, status starting from Input 1 and n = highest Verbose mode 2/3 In00...
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The Extron PCS window opens to the Device Discovery panel (see figure 9). Figure 9. Device Discovery Panel Select the FOX3 Matrix 80x device by clicking on it to highlight it in the list ( Click Connect ( ). The FOX3 Matrix 80x PCS main page opens (see figure 10).
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To edit the IP address: Click on the Edit button (see figure 9, on page 8). The Communication Settings box opens. Click in the field to edit (see figure 11) . Click Apply to complete and close. Alternatively, click Apply and Connect to complete and connect to the device.
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Network Password Prompt Click the Sign in button. The internal web page opens (see figure 13). Figure 13. Internal Web Main Page NOTE: For detailed information about the internal web page, see the FOX3 Matrix 80x User Guide available at www.extron.com.
Maintenance and Modifications This section describes repairing and reconfiguring the FOX3 Matrix switchers by replacing components. NOTE: All the diagrams in the section show the 40x frame, which is similar in function to the 80x frame. Removing and Installing a Module Input/Output modules can be added or removed to increase or decrease the I/O configuration (size) of the switcher.
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