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General System Operation
The PowerCage FOX 4G VGA transmitter inputs VGA-UXGA RGB video.
The PowerCage FOX 4G DVI transmitter inputs a single link of DVI video.
Both transmitters input audio and one-way (transmitter-to-receiver) RS-232 serial
communication (for applications such as projector control). The transmitters convert all of
their inputs into a proprietary signal and output the signal on a single fiber optic cable to the
receiver. An optional return (receiver-to-transmitter) stream of serial RS-232 communications,
such as projector responses, requires a second fiber optic cable. Rather than the return
RS-232 communications, the receivers can be configured to output a daisy-chained primary
fiber optic signal to another receiver.
The PowerCage FOX 4G VGA receiver outputs VGA-UXGA RGB video.
The PowerCage FOX DVI receiver outputs a single link of DVI video.
The receivers convert the proprietary signal(s) back to video (either RGB or DVI as applicable
to the model), audio, and serial RS-232 communication and output the signals locally. If
either RS-232 return or daisy-chained communications are implemented (a second fiber optic
cable is installed), the receiver outputs a proprietary signal on the second fiber optic cable.
For video resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 or 1080p, the receiver's video output is a perfect,
pixel-for-pixel recreation of the video signal input to the transmitter.
The FOXBOX 4G VGA transmitter can handle an RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs input
signal. The FOXBOX 4G VGA receiver can output RGBHV or RGsB, as selected by the user.
The transmitter and receiver have image and audio adjustments available under RS-232
control. Both units have fiber light status indicators and lost-light alarm connectors.
The receivers have built-in alternating pixels, Color Bars, and grayscale test patterns to assist
in setting up the display equipment.
System Compatibility
All units' fiber optic signals are interchangeably compatible between VGA and DVI units in
the Extron PowerCage FOX 4G, FOXBOX 4G, and FOX 500 families.
NOTES: • The FOXBOX 4G units are fully compatible with all Extron FOXBOX 4G and
FOX 500 products and a variety of other fiber optic products. Those other
products are identified where appropriate, but not specifically described in
this manual.
• The FOXBOX 4G DVI does not support the transmission of signals with High-
bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).
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