Extron electronics FOXBOX T HD-SDI User Manual
Extron electronics FOXBOX T HD-SDI User Manual

Extron electronics FOXBOX T HD-SDI User Manual

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Fiber Optic Extenders
FOXBOX T HD-SDI
Fiber Optic 3G/HD/SDI Video Transmitter
68-2436-01 Rev. A
02 15

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  • Page 1 User Guide Fiber Optic Extenders FOXBOX T HD-SDI Fiber Optic 3G/HD/SDI Video Transmitter 68-2436-01 Rev. A 02 15...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Инструкция по технике безопасности • Русский WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ: Данный символ, , если указан alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the на...
  • Page 3 This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user. Copyright © 2015 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.
  • Page 4 Class 1 Laser Product Any service to this product must be carried out by Extron Electronics and its qualified service personnel. NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, “Extron Safety EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the and Regulatory Compliance Guide”...
  • Page 5 Software Commands Commands are written in the fonts shown here: ^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C [01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03] E X! *X1^* X1** X2#* X2! NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned in this guide, the character “0”...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Programming Guide ........... 1 ........10 About this Guide ..........1 Configuration Port ..........10 About the FOXBOX T HD-SDI Transmitter ... 1 Host-to-Transmitter Communications ....10 System Compatibility ........2 Unit-initiated Messages ........10 Features ............. 3 Error Responses ..........11 Timeout ............
  • Page 8 FOXBOX T HD-SDI Fiber Optic Transmitter • Contents viii...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    About this Guide This guide describes how to install, operate, and configure the following Extron FOXBOX T HD-SDI fiber optic transmitters. FOXBOX T HD-SDI SM — A singlemode, very long distance (up to 30 km [18.75 • miles]) transmitter. •...
  • Page 10: System Compatibility

    Figure 1. Typical FOXBOX T HD-SDI Application System Compatibility The FOXBOX T HD-SDI is compatible with all FOX matrix switchers and the following receivers and accessory products. The transmitter supports Plus or Non-Plus mode transmission for compatibility with FOX receivers.
  • Page 11: Features

    Extends 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SDI signals very long distances over a single fiber — The FOXBOX T HD-SDI supports multi-rate SDI at rates from 270 Mbps to 2.97 Gbps, and complies with SMPTE 259M-C, 292M, 424M, and ITU digital video standards. The transmitter is compatible with FOX Series DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, and VGA receivers.
  • Page 12: Installation And Operation

    Installation and Operation This section describes the installation and the operation of the FOXBOX T HD-SDI Transmitter, including: • Connections and Features • Indications and Operation NOTE: For equipment mounting, see Mounting the Transmitter on page 15. Connections and Features...
  • Page 13 Plug the attached dust cap into the optical transceiver when the fiber optic cable is unplugged. AVERTISSEMENT : Le FOXBOX T HD-SDI émet une lumière invisible en continu (conforme à la classe 1) qui peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution Branchez la protection contre la poussière dans l’ensemble émetteur/...
  • Page 14 Power connector — Plug the included external 12 VDC power supply into this 2-pole connector. ATTENTION: • Do not connect power to the FOXBOX T HD-SDI until you have read the CAUTION ATTENTION notices below and on page 7. •...
  • Page 15 The RS-232 Tx and Rx line pair must cross once between this connector and the source or destination. • The length and preparation of exposed wires is important (see the second and third English language power connector CAUTION bullets on page 6 for details). FOXBOX T HD-SDI Fiber Optic Transmitter • Installation and Operation...
  • Page 16: Front Panel

    Configuration port — Plug a computer or other device into the transmitter via this USB mini-B port for remote control of the transmitter using SIS commands. See Programming Guide, beginning on page 10 for a detailed listing of SIS commands. FOXBOX T HD-SDI Fiber Optic Transmitter • Installation and Operation...
  • Page 17: Indications And Operation

    USB device to the front panel Configuration port on either unit and operate using SIS commands (see Programming Guide, beginning on the next page). FOXBOX T HD-SDI Fiber Optic Transmitter • Installation and Operation...
  • Page 18: Programming Guide

    Programming Guide This section describes the remote operation of the FOXBOX T HD-SDI Transmitter via Simple Instruction Set control, including: • Configuration Port • Host-to-Transmitter Communications Unit-initiated Messages • • Error Responses Timeout • • Using the Command and Response Table...
  • Page 19: Error Responses

    = enable Plus mode (default) = Device name Up to 24 alphanumeric characters, plus minus sign (-). The last character cannot be a minus sign. = Input status = input not detected input detected FOXBOX T HD-SDI Fiber Optic Transmitter • Programming Guide...
  • Page 20 = none = color bars on = Audio input = auto (default) 2 = analog = 2-channel digital = AESC digital channel pair (default) or = AESG digital channel group (default) or FOXBOX T HD-SDI Fiber Optic Transmitter • Programming Guide...
  • Page 21 = Audio attenuation adjustment range = Device name Up to 24 alphanumeric characters, plus minus sign (-). The first character must be alphanumeric; the last character cannot be a minus sign. FOXBOX T HD-SDI Fiber Optic Transmitter • Programming Guide...
  • Page 22 = analog = Firmware version v.vv = Internal temperature F• X1& = SFP module manufacturer Alphanumeric character string = Transmit or receive optical power Optical power in dBm = Operating temperature FOXBOX T HD-SDI Fiber Optic Transmitter • Programming Guide...
  • Page 23: Equipment Mounting

    Equipment Mounting This section provides procedures for mounting the FOXBOX T HD-SDI transmitter. Mounting the Transmitter ATTENTION: • Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only. • L’installation et l’entretien doivent être effectués par le personnel autorisé uniquement.
  • Page 24 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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