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Cable Transmission Modes
The transmitter and receiver are further categorized by the type of fiber optic cable,
multimode or singlemode, which defines the effective range of transmission:
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NOTE: The multimode and singlemode units are physically and functionally identical,
Features
Ultra high performance — Offers pixel-for-pixel HDMI or DVI-D (with an adapter) video
transmission, up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz (in plus mode) or 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz (in
non-plus mode).
Video input — The transmitter accepts a single link of HDMI or DVI-D video.
EDID emulation mode (Display Data Channel [DDC]) — The PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI
transmitter provides a selector switch for specifying the rate of the incoming digital video
signal. EDID emulation mode allows proper operation
Video output — The receiver outputs a single link of HDMI video.
Extron fiber optic product compatibility — Enables ultra-long distance HDMI-to-analog
RGB and analog RGB-to-HDMI conversion without the need for extra signal conversion
devices.
Compatibility with FOX 500 DA6 distribution amplifier and FOX Matrix Switchers
Analog audio input — The transmitter accepts an unbalanced stereo audio input on a
3.5 mm mini jack.
Analog audio input gain/attenuation — The input audio level can be adjusted within a
range of -18 dB (attenuation) to +10 dB (gain) via the RS-232 link.
Analog audio output — The receiver outputs balanced or unbalanced stereo audio on a
3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminal.
Links monitoring — The panels of the transmitters and receivers have indicators for
monitoring both fiber optic links.
Loss-of-light alarms — The rear panels of the transmitters and receivers have discrete
outputs that indicate if either of the fiber optic links has suffered a loss of the light signal.
FOX Extenders Control Program — For RS-232 remote control from a PC running
Windows
drag-and-drop, point-and-click operation.
Simple Instruction Set (SIS) — The transmitter and receiver use the SIS for easy remote
control operation.
Audio level — The audio output can be set to either the consumer level (-10 dBV) or
professional level (+4 dBu) under RS-232 control.
Multimode — Long distance, up to 2 km (6,560 feet) (depending on the fiber cable)
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PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI MM
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PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI MM
Singlemode — Very long distance, up to 30 km (18.75 miles)
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PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI SM
PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI SM
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with the exception of the effective range of transmission. In this guide, any reference
applies to either transmission mode unless otherwise specified.
, the Extron FOX Extenders control software provides a graphical interface and
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