Black Box VX-HDMI-FO User Manual
Black Box VX-HDMI-FO User Manual

Black Box VX-HDMI-FO User Manual

3d hdmi fiber extender extend video, 3d video (1080i), and audio signals up to 1600 meters from an a/v source via multimode fiber optic cable

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3D HDMI Fiber Extender
Extend video, 3D video (1080i), and audio signals
up to 1600 meters from an A/V source
via multimode fiber optic cable.
Using duplex multimode cable and 1080p video, extend the distance
up to 800 meters.
Customer
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S.
Support
call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days
Information
a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address:
Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
VX-HDMI-FO

BLACK BOX

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  • Page 1: Black Box

    Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. Support call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days Information a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2: Trademarks Used In This Manual

    Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
  • Page 3: Instrucciones De Seguridad

    FCC and IC RFI Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment...
  • Page 4 NOM Statement 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc. 6.
  • Page 5 NOM Statement 16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo. 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter Page Specifications ....................7 2. Overview ..................... 8 2.1 Introduction ..................8 2.2 Features ....................8 2.3 What’s Included .................. 8 2.4 System Requirements ................9 2.5 Hardware Description ................. 9 3. Installation .....................11 3.1 Preparing for Installation ..............11 3.2 Installation Steps ................12 4.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications 3D Video Supported — Yes Cable — 50/125-µ or 62.5/125µ duplex multimode fiber optic cable Extension Distance — 2560 feet (800 m), approx. 0.5 mi. (1080p); 5120 feet (1600 m), approx. 1 mi. (1080i) User Controls — Local unit: (1) EDID config button; Remote unit: None Video Resolution (Maximum) —...
  • Page 8: Overview

    • Software and driver installation NOT required 2.3 What’s Included Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. • 3D HDMI Fiber Extender Local Unit • 3D HDMI Fiber Extender Remote Unit •...
  • Page 9: System Requirements

    Chapter 2: Overview • (10) small screws • (8) small rare earth magnets for mounting • Quick Install Guide 2.4 System Requirements You will need to supply the following items: • HDCP compliant monitors with HDMI interface for the HDCP video source •...
  • Page 10 Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1. Local and remote units components. SC-SC fiber Connect the multimode optical fiber cable to interface this port. — Connect to the HDMI source. HDMI connector — Connect to the HDMI monitor. Power supply Apply the proper power to the unit. Yellow: Video signal OK/EDID configuration Video OK LED (see Chapter 5).
  • Page 11: Installation

    Chapter 3: Installation 3. Installation CAUTION: Do not stare into the beam or look directly into the ends of any fiber optic cables. You might be exposed to invisible laser radiation. The laser beam can injure the eye. 3.1 Preparing for Installation •...
  • Page 12: Installation Steps

    Chapter 3: Installation 3.2 Installation Steps 1. Connect the video source to the local unit. 2. Connect the monitor to the local unit and/or remote unit. 3. Use an SC-to-SC duplex multimode fiber optic cable to link the SC-SC fiber ports on the Local and Remote Units together.
  • Page 13: Operation

    Chapter 4: Operation 4. Operation The LEDs on the Extender Units show the real-time status indicating the linking and communication between the local and the remote unit. The LED indicator on the top of the unit shows the status. The quality of the output signal depends upon the quality of the video source, cable, and display device used.
  • Page 14: Edid Configuration (Local Unit Only)

    Chapter 5: EDID Configuration (Local Unit Only) 5. EDID Configuration (Local Unit Only) In some cases, display problems may occur because of incorrect EDID communication between the display monitor and the unit or inappropriate EDID data programmed by display manufacturers. Press the “EDID Config” button on the top panel of the local unit to enable the unit to configure EDID from EDID-compliant monitors or have the system automatically optimize all valid (audio and/or video) outputs.
  • Page 15 Chapter 5: EDID Configuration (Local Unit Only) Mode 1: Auto Mixing + EDID Config Step 1. Press and hold the “EDID config” button for three seconds. Step 2. Release the button right after the Video OK LED flashes yellow quickly. Step 3.
  • Page 16 Chapter 5: EDID Configuration (Local Unit Only) Table 5-2. LED Indicator functions. Press “EDID Video OK LED config” button for indicator Status Auto mixing (video) and 3 seconds Yellow: Flash quickly Copy local monitor EDID (audio) Copy local monitor EDID 6 seconds Yellow: Flash slowly (video + audio)
  • Page 17: Appendix. Installing Duplex Multimode Fiber Optic Cable

    Appendix: Installing Duplex Multimode Fiber Cable Appendix. Installing Duplex Multimode Fiber Optic Cable 1. We recommend that you use OM3 multimode fiber optic cable (50/125 and 62.5/125) terminated with SC duplex connectors to interconnect the local unit and remote unit. Table A-1 shows the specifications. Table A-1.
  • Page 18 NOTES 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 18...
  • Page 19 NOTES 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 19...
  • Page 20 724-746-5500 or blackbox.com. About Black Box Black Box provides an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free, live 24/7 Tech Support available in 30 seconds or less.

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