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FOX 500 Tx / Rx (Analog RGB Video) FOX 500 DVI Tx / Rx (Digital

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2. esses A 11 FOX 500 part NUMDE SS ccccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeens A 11 Included parts entren ik exe anc ke a b k jn ka Unde A 11 Optional accessories cccccceseeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeneaeeeeeeesanees A 12 s taa A 12 Adapters kis et atak Oc ake kel en ek eee ti a ee n aa ac aa A 13 68 1308 01 Rev C 04 09 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners FOX 500 Tx Rx Table of Contents E Pi v Sey La S se a J FOX 500 Tx Rx Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the FOX 500 Tx Rx Features Introduction EUZGIDe The FOX 500 Tx Rx units output continuous invisible light which may be harmful and dangerous to the eyes use with caution e Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic cable connectors or into the fiber optic cables themselves e Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber optic cable is unplugged About this Manual This manual contains information about the Extron FOX 500 family of fiber optic products The FOX 500 family figure 1 1 consists of two compatible sets of ultra high performance fiber optic transmitters and receivers e FOX 500 Tx RGB transmitter Accepts an analog RGB video input an audio input and an RS 232 serial input and outputs a proprietary optical signal to a FOX 500 receiver Also can receive a proprietary opt
3. 8 bits per channel 3 channels R G B Maximum resolution 1600x1200 60 Hz digitized pixel for pixel higher resolutions up to 2048x1120 undersampled Video input and loop through transmitter FOX 500 Tx Number signal type 1 VGA UXGA RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs input 1 VGA UXGA RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs loop through CONNECTIONS ocio IH ses toke ae 1 x 5 female BNC or 1 female 15 pin HD for input 1 female 15 pin HD for loop through Nominal level 5e 0 7 Vp p for RGB Minimum maximum levels Analog 0 3 V to 1 5 Vp p with no offset iapedariee oet toes EE db 75 ohms Horizontal frequency 24 kHz to 100 KHz Vertical frequency 40 Hz to 120 Hz Rebirn LOSS 520720 kissa oi eb ends lt 40 dB 5 MHz ese transceivers are class 1 laser products ey meet the Mi T lass 1 laser products They h safety regulations of IEC 60825 FDA 21 CFR 1040 10 and FDA 21 CFR 1040 11 FOX 500 Tx Rx Reference Information A 3 Reference Information cont d Video output receiver FOX 500 Rx Number signal type 2 VGA UXGA RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs follows input or can be set by user CONMECEORS eects Noite tts 1 x 6 female BNC and 1 female 15 pin HD Nomtbal level i ortho 0 7 Vp p for RGB Minimum maximum levels 0 3 V to 1 5 Vp p Irapedati6e iei a at 75 ohms serui losses tiet ihe 40 dB 5 MHz JC OSCE
4. Extron MPA 122 Mini Power Amplifier a m e on n o a 4 Audio p A Output AK SMS FOX 500 Rx Fiber Optic Receiver RS 232 L Se Display Figure 1 1 Typical FOX 500 Tx Rx application NOTE A FOX 500 Tx RGB transmitter is fully compatible with a FOX 500 DVI Rx receiver A FOX 500 DVI Tx transmitter is fully compatible with a FOX 500 Rx RGB receiver NOTE In this manual the term FOX 500 refers to either an analog RGB video or DVI video unit In this manual the term FOX 500 RGB refers to an analog RGB video unit In this manual the term FOX 500 DVI refers to a DVI video unit FOX 500 Tx Rx Introduction 1 3 Introduction cont d About the FOX 500 Tx Rx Cable transmission modes The transmitters and receivers are further categorized by the General system operation type of fiber optic cable multimode or singlemode which define The FOX 500 RGB transmitter inputs VGA UXGA RGB video the effective range of transmission The FOX 500 DVI transmitter inputs a single link of DVI video e Multimode Long distance up to 2 km 6 560 Both transmitters input audio and one way transmitter to depending on the fiber type receiver RS 232 serial communication for applications such as o Fox 500 Tx MM projector control The transmitters convert all of their inputs o Fox 500 Rx MM into a proprietary signal and output the signal on a single fiber optic cable to the receiver
5. BIN Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade for your FOX 500 c Click Upload The File Loader reports This process could take several minutes Please wait and then displays a progress indicator bar that shows the status of the upload d When the Firmware Loader reports Transfer complete click the Exit button Cycle the FOX 500 unit s power 7 If necessary repeat this entire procedure on the other unit of the transmitter receiver pair FOX 500 Tx Rx e Remote Control 4 27 Remote Control cont d FU amp FOX 500 Tx Rx lt u Appendix A Reference Information FOX 500 RGB Specifications FOX 500 DVI Specifications Part Numbers 4 28 FOX 500 Tx Rx Remote Control Reference Information FOX 500 RGB Specifications Nozi The FOX 500 consists of a transmitter FOX 500 Tx and a receiver FOX 500 Rx with one or two fiber optic cables linking the two units Nozi The analog RGB input signal is digitized pixel for pixel in the transmitter sent digitally through the fiber cable and converted back to analog RGB in the receiver aes The analog audio signal s is are digitized in the transmitter sent through the fiber cable and converted back to analog audio in the receiver Optical fiber interconnection between transmitter and receiver Number LY PS sro b OA 1 or 2 fiber optic Meza Only one fiber is required to transmit video audio and unidirectional data A second
6. Menu e Enable e Color Bars e Disable ADVANCED Next Grayscale CONFIG Alt Pixels EXIT MENU PRESS NEXT Menu INT TEMP Next DDC RESOL Next 104 40C Menu IXXxx xxxx Q 60 This submenu is available only when both of the following are true The receiver is connected to a FOX 500 DVI transmitter AND 1920 x 1200 1600 x 1200 800 x 600 e 480p 1024x768 576p e Both fiber cables are installed between the transmitter and receiver e 12 7 e 72 This submenu is for display only the ie o l aaa resolution cannot be changed if the 1365 x 768 1080p rear panel DDC Resolution rotary e 1366x768 640 x 480 switch is in a position other than 1 e 1400 x 1050 Figure 3 7 Advanced Configuration menu flowchart FOX 500 Tx Rx Operation 3 9 Operation cont d 3 10 The DDC Resolution submenu is available only when the receiver is onnected to a FOX 500 DVI receiver AND both fiber cables are installed between the transmitter and receiver Auto Memory submenu The auto memory function automatically saves the horizontal and vertical position horizontal start total pixels and pixel phase settings for different input resolutions When on auto memory applies the settings based on the detected input resolution Rotate either Adjust knob while in the Auto Memory submenu to select lt gt either on or off for the auto image functi
7. 4 3 Host to interface communications sssese 4 3 Symbol definitions sonic ban ao ta ei utate Ded aaa 4 3 Unit initiated messages ssssesseeeeennn 4 5 yis T SPON T e 4 7 Hors m A a S 4 7 Using the command response table 4 7 Command response table for SIS commands 4 8 Windows Based Program Control 4 16 Installing the software ssssseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenss 4 16 Starting the program sssssseseeeeeemen 4 16 Status ANGA E 4 18 Memory Preset area 2 cccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 4 19 MIU TE Saas si dona uen Mea RM DM ODORE 4 19 DDC EDID Resolution area eeessreeeee 4 20 Video Adjustment area eesseeeeeeeeeeeee 4 20 Output Configuration area essen 4 21 Advanced Configuration area rrrrrrrrrrtrttertertasenn 4 22 Audio Adjustment area eessseeeeeeeeeeeee 4 23 Firmware upgrade eessessssseeeeeeeennmene 4 25 Appendix A e Reference InformatiOn A 1 FOX 500 RGB Specifications ess A 2 FOX 500 DVI Specifications esseeseee A 7 Part Numbers
8. aa RX Receive data Gnd Signal ground Figure 2 11 Alarm connector NOTE The length of exposed wires is critical The ideal length is 3 16 5 mm EN Pe Fe 5 mm MAX Conrail ontrollin T Do not tin the wires Device g e If the stripped section of wire is longer than 3 16 the exposed wires may touch causing a short circuit Bidirectional L L WAN en e Ifthe stripped section of wire is shorter than 3 16 Transmit Tx Transmit Tx wires can be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws Mega For the RS 232 Over Fiber port only cross the Tx and Rx lines once between the source and the target Figure 2 10 RS 232 connectors The RS 232 Over Fiber port is for transmission of serial signals such as projector control signals between the transmitter and receiver The Remote RS 232 port is for remote control of the transmitter and receiver NOTE The length of exposed wires is critical The ideal length is 3 16 5 mm e Ifthe stripped section of wire is longer than 3 16 the exposed wires may touch causing a short circuit e Ifthe stripped section of wire is shorter than 3 16 wires can be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws The rear panel Remote RS 232 port is active only if the front panel Configuration port is not active If an active front panel configuration connection is made the rear panel Remote RS 232 port becomes inactive
9. ernnnmmmmnH 2 15 Rear panel serial ports connection 2 16 Alarm outputs connection sseesseeeseeeenne 2 17 Front panel Configuration ports sssssssse 2 18 Chapter Three Operation 3 1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 3 2 Front Panel Operations sess 3 3 Power on indications sese 3 3 Menu system overview sseessseseeeseneeeennen nennen 3 4 Picture Control menu e kote oo de once tede ees cese 3 5 Output Configuration menu eeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeee 3 6 Audio Configuration MeNu c ccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessessseeesees 3 7 Memory Presets MENU eese 3 8 Advanced Configuration menu ccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 9 EXIUImGTIU ea Md e DANI D MU 3 11 SYSTEM K S T oen odios ves ia re seda n a fO Geo ie KEY odd 3 12 Front panel security lockout executive mode 3 12 FOX 500 Tx Rx Table of Contents i Table of Contents cont d Chapter Four Remote Control 4 1 Rear Panel Remote RS 232 Ports 4 2 Front Panel Configuration Port 4 3 Simple Instruction Set Control
10. remove them Secure the mounting brackets to the unit with the machine screws provided figure 2 2 4 Figure 2 2 Under desk mounting the unit 3 Hold the unit with the brackets attached against the underside of the table or other furniture Mark the location of the screw holes of the bracket on the mounting surface Drill four pilot holes each 3 32 2 mm in diameter by 1 4 deep 6 3 mm deep in the mounting surface at the marked screw locations Insert provided 8 wood screws into the four pilot holes Tighten each screw into the mounting surface until just less than 1 4 6 3 mm of the screw head protrudes Align the mounting screws with the slots in the brackets and place the unit against the surface with the screws through the bracket slots Slide the unit slightly in or out then tighten all four screws to secure the unit in place figure 2 2 2 4 FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation Through desk mounting Mount any of the 1U high half rack width units through a desk or podium using the optional Extron MBD 129 through desk mounting kit part 70 077 02 as follows 1 If rubber feet were previously installed on the bottom of the unit remove them Secure the brackets to the unit with the provided machine screws figure 2 3 Leave the screws slightly loose Figure 2 3 Through desk mounting the unit 3 Hold the unit and brackets on the underside of the surface to which you are mounting
11. such as the use of power strips Mounting instructions For optional rack mounting mount any of the 1U high half rack width units on either of the following rack shelves e RSU 129 9 5 1U universal rack shelf kit part 60 190 01 figure 2 1 e RSB 129 9 5 1U basic rack shelf part 60 604 01 N 1U Universal Rack Shelf Q N 1 2 Rack Width Front False 3 Faceplate Q Q A o Z l ki I 8 Front false faceplate uses 2 SCrews 2 4 40 x 3 16 Screws NOTE Using screws longer Use 2 mounting holes on than 3 1 6 will damage the Opposite corners unit and void the warranty Figure 2 1 Mounting the unit on a standard rack shelf If installed remove the feet from the bottom of the unit Mount the unit on either the left or right side of the shelf using two 4 40 x 3 16 screws in opposite diagonal corners to secure the unit to the shelf Install a false faceplate or another unit to the rack shelf Insert the shelf into the rack aligning the holes in the shelf with those of the rack 5 Secure the shelf to the rack using the supplied machine Screws FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation 2 3 Installation cont d Furniture mounting Mount any of the 1U high half rack width units under a desk or podium using the optional Extron MBU 125 under desk mounting kit part 70 077 01 as follows 1 2 If rubber feet were previously installed on the bottom of the unit
12. 2 16 FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation 2 17 Installation cont d Front panel Configuration ports CONFIG FOX 500 Tx HIGH RESOLUTION FIBER OPTIC RECEIVER CC FIG Extron v FOX 500 Rx HIGH RESOLUTION FIBER OPTIC RECEIVER Figure 2 12 FOX 500 TxIRx front panels NOTE Figure 2 12 shows FOX 500 RGB units The FOX 500 DVI units are similar NOTE These ports are for remote control of the transmitter or receiver not for the over fiber RS 232 link Configuration port These 2 5 mm mini stereo jacks serve the same serial communications function as the rear panel Remote RS 232 ports but are easier to access than the rear ports after the units have been installed and cabled The optional 9 pin D to 2 5 mm mini jack TRS RS 232 cable part 70 335 01 figure 2 13 can be used for this connection 6 feet 1 8 m Part 70 335 01 Tip Ring Sleeve Gnd 9 pin D Connection TRS Plug Pin 2 Computer s RX line Tip Pin 3 Computer s TX line Ring Pin5 Computer s signal ground Sleeve Figure 2 13 Optional 9 pin TRS RS 232 cable 2 18 FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation NOTE These ports parallel the rear panel Remote RS 232 ports If an active front panel configuration connection is made the rear panel Remote RS 232 port becomes inactive This port is RS 232 only with the following protocols e 9600 baud e no parity e 8 data bits e 1stop bit e no flow control The maximum di
13. 232 reports from the controlled device and there will be reduced front panel Windows based control program and RS 232 command functionality on the Rx unit To receive responses from the controlled device and for full functionality you will need to install both fiber optic cables Optical 1 required For all one way OPTICAL video audio and serial communications rm 1 27 from the transmitter to the receiver connect a fiber optic cable to the Optical 1 LC connector OPTIONAL FOR RETURN DATA Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Optical 1 connector on the FOX 500 Rx receiver item 8 on figure 2 7 or to any other compatible Extron FOX 500 to device Transmitter ESES Receiver Optical 2 optional For all one way serial communications from the receiver to the transmitter connect a fiber optic cable to the Optical 2 LC connector Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Optical 2 connector on the FOX 500 Rx receiver item 8 on figure 2 7 or to any other compatible Extron FOX 500 OPTIONAL FOR device RETURN DATA Link 1 and Link 2 LEDs When lit the link is active light is received AC power connector Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the transmitter to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz power source F
14. Serial control pin configurations Captive screw connectors 1 Tx 2 Rx NOTE The FOX 500 RGB units are available as a paired set J E and as individual units Mini stereo jack tip Tx ring Rx sleeve GND The FOX 500 DVI units are available as individual Program control Extron s control configuration program units only for Windows Extron s Simple Instruction Set SIS FOX 500 Models FOX 500 RGB Tx Rx SM set 60 746 02 General FOX 500 RGB Tx SM individual unit 60 746 12 Power eeosssssscsssscccccscccccccccccoccccccccccccocoo on ba to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 11 watts FOX 500 RGB Rx SM individual unit 60 746 22 interna Temperature humidity Storage 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C FOX 500 Tx Rx RGB MM set 60 746 01 10 to 90 noncondensing FOX 500 Tx RGB MM individual unit 60 746 11 Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C FOX 500 Rx RGB MM individual unit 60 746 21 ee een FOX 500 DVI Tx SM individual uni 60 859 12 rere iiu rm Convection vented left to right vents on l YY Mounting FOX 500 DVI Tx MM individual unit 60 859 11 Rack mount Yes with optional rack shelf kit FOX 500 DVI Rx MM individual unit 60 859 21 Furniture mounting holes Yes with optional under desk mounting kit Included parts Enclosure type ee Metal These items are included in each order for a FOX 500 Tx Rx Enclosure d
15. cables are installed between the ADVANCED transmitter and receiver CONFIG Menu EXIT MENU PRESS NEXT Menu Figure 3 5 Audio Configuration menu flowchart NOTE The Gain submenu is available only when both fiber cables are installed between the transmitter and receiver Gain submenu Rotate either Adjust knob while in the Gain submenu to select the input audio gain or attenuation value from 18 dB to 10 dB in 1 0 dB increments The default is a 0 dB audio level Mute submenu Rotate either Adjust knob while in the Mute submenu to select or deselect the audio output mute function FOX 500 Tx Rx Operation 3 7 Operation cont d 3 8 Output Level submenu Rotate either Adjust knob while in the Output Level submenu to set the audio level for the output The available levels are CONS consumer line level 10 dBV and PRO professional line level 4 dBu Memory Presets menu Figure 3 6 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Memory Presets menu its submenus and the available settings FOX 500 nn nk nnHz Menu Select N A Preset orapreset number number 01 to 30 CLR PRESETS Next Menul NO YES Select N A Preset ora preset number number 01 to 30 Figure 3 6 Memory Presets menu flowchart Memory presets are saved values of the horizontal and vertical position and sizing information in nonvolatile memory When the FOX 50
16. de alimentaci n si fuera independiente o desenchufar el cable del recept culo de la pared Protecci n del cables de alimentaci n Los cables de alimentaci n el ctrica se deben instalar en lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos Reparaciones mantenimiento Solicitar siempre los servicios t cnicos de personal calificado En el interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder Para evitar riesgo de electrocuci n no intentar personalmente la reparaci n mantenimiento de este equipo ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos Ranuras y aberturas Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja alojamiento es para evitar el sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros objetos Bater a de litio Existe riesgo de explosi n si esta bater a se coloca en la posici n incorrecta Cambiar esta bater a nicamente con el mismo tipo o su equivalente recomendado por el fabricante Desachar las bater as usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante Extron s Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and or materials Extron Electronics will at its option
17. dett ei Sy 5 mV with input at 0 offset Video delay epis vas ttn tdt 1 2 frames Sync Input type cedet ie Reed Autodetect RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs OUTDO Dy Deui uic asp ura dps s RGBHYV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs follows input or can be set by user Input EVE Sikse ned 2 5 V to 5 0 Vp p Output levels ut pads TTL 5 0 V p p unterminated in HV or 5 or 0 3 V p p on Gs terminated Input impedance 510 ohms Output impedance 75 ohms Polar ouo edite torsion tp yan Positive or negative follows input or can be set by user Audio Gain ange pne t Adjustable 18 dB to 10 dB Default Captive screw connector Unbalanced output 6 dB balanced output 0 dB Mini stereo jack Unbalanced output 0 dB Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB THOEN iicet an innert 0 10 1 KHz at nominal level DIN ecc PO A AN gt 80 dB at maximum output unweighted CMRR noob bateria uds 65 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz Audio bits per sample 18 bits per channel 2 channels L R Sampling rate casero qe ds 48 kHz A 4 FOX 500 Tx Rx Reference Information Audio input transmitter FOX 500 Tx Number signal type 2 inputs mixed 1 balanced stereo 1 unbalanced stereo or 2 unbalanced mono CODDECLOIS wayal rises robots 1 3 5 mm captive screw connector 5 pole 1 3 5 mm mini stereo jack TAPE ANCE evade aie dera 18k ohms unbalanced 2
18. fiber is required to transmit return data for bidirectional control communication Connectors ccccceecccccccecccesceeeces 2 LC connectors Operating distance Simmplemode retta 30 km 18 75 miles with singlemode SM cables with a FOX 500 5M Multimode 300 m 985 with 62 5 um multimode MM cables with a FOX 500 MM km 3280 with 50 um multimode MM cables with a FOX 500 MM 2 km 6561 with 50 um 2000 MHz bandwidth laser optimized multimode cable with a FOX 500 MM Operating distance is approximate These are typical maximum distances that may vary depending on factors such as fiber type fiber bandwidth connector splicing losses modal or chromatic dispersion environmental factors and kinks Nominal peak wavelength 850 nm for FOX 500 MM 1310 nm for FOX 500 SM Data Pate eee 4 25 Gbps Transmission power DIN SIEMO Ov sosis 5 dBm typical Multimode 5 dBm typical A 2 FOX 500 Tx Rx Reference Information Maximum receiver sensitivity SINP IENMOUE eo ehonbh 18 dBm typical Multimode 12 dBm typical Optical loss budget SIDE Iemiode sene 13 dB maximum Multimode 7 dB maximum Video Number signal type 1 VGA UXGA RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs input 1 VGA UXGA RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs loop through E Ok ot M Unity Pixel data bit depth
19. prepaid If not insured you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions 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 Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you REM e AM a BIR e xd Rae Ar m he AY RA
20. the Figure 3 2 shows a flowchart of the main menus in the menu unavailable submenus completely system NOTE From any menu or submenu after 30 seconds of si inactivity the receiver saves all adjustment settings and times out to the default FOX 500 LCD display FOX 500 9 Ao Ko 39 nn nk nnHz 30 sec 30 sec i Picture Control menu Menu a TR Menu anaes Menu Figure 3 3 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Picture Control menu its submenus and the available settings FOX 500 EE EE a nn nk nnHz 30 sec 30 sec i Menu AUDIO Menu MEMORY Menu eRe e a m i CONFIG PRESETS p a a oes i 30 sec OUTPUT Menu ADVANCED Menu EXIT MENU CONFIG CONFIG PRESS NEXT daos ANS Menu Next AUDIO CONFIG Figure 3 2 Menu system flowchart MEMORY This submenu is only PRESETS available when both fiber cables are installed between the transmitter Menu button Press the Menu button to activate the menu system and to scroll through the five main menus and the ADVANCED a and racer exit menu The currently selected menu appears in the LCD CONFIG Next button Press the Next button to move between the submenus of a selected main menu to activate one for SEES SEDIT viewing or configuration and to save a selection Adjust lt gt and Adjust knobs When in a submenu rotate the Adjust 4 gt knob and Adjust knob to scroll through the submenu options and select a se
21. the transmitter and receiver for the receiver to output a selected test pattern The test pattern will turn off if the input signal rate is changed or disconnected or if power is removed Audio Adjustment area Ani Salustmend Bake Pair i 10 dE Ud L1 la I d agb LI Ele a Coroura Level FREMI Prezans Lieve ES TIT Figure 4 14 Extender program Audio Adjustment area Audio Gain Attenuation slider Click and drag the Audio Gain Attenuation slider control to select the input audio gain or attenuation value from 18 0 dB to 10 0 dB in 1 0 dB increments The current value is shown in a field below the slider control NOTE When you make input gain or attenuation changes the setting is changed in the transmitter If you are connected to either of the receiver s serial ports and the Optical 2 cable is not connected in your system you cannot change the input value from the control program s Audio Adjustment area Audio Output Level radio buttons Click either the Consumer Level 10 dBV or Professional Level 4 dBu radio button to select the output audio level FOX 500 Tx Rx Remote Control 4 23 Remote Control cont d NOTE When you make an audio output level change the setting is changed in the receiver It reports the changes to the transmitter via the optional Optical 2 cable If you are connected to either of the transmitter s serial ports and the Optical 2 cable is not connected in your sys
22. to prevent overheating of sensitive components inside These openings must never be blocked by other objects Lithium battery There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace it only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Avertissement Alimentationse Ne faire fonctionner ce mat riel qu avec la source d alimentation indiqu e sur l appareil Ce mat riel doit tre utilis avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de terre neutre Le troisi me contact de mise la terre constitue un dispositif de s curit n essayez pas de la contourner ni de la d sactiver D connexion de l alimentation Pour mettre le mat riel hors tension sans danger d connectez tous les cordons d alimentation de l arri re de l appareil ou du module d alimentation de bureau s il est amovible ou encore de la prise secteur Protection du cordon d alimentation Acheminer les cordons d alimentation de mani re ce que personne ne risque de marcher dessus et ce qu ils ne soient pas cras s ou pinc s par des objets R paration maintenance Faire ex cuter toutes les interventions de r paration maintenance par un technicien qualifi Aucun des l ments internes ne peut tre r par par l utilisateur Afin d viter tout danger d lectrocution l utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de proc der lui m me ces op
23. to the transmitter via the optional Optical 2 cable If you are connected to either of the transmitter s serial ports and the Optical 2 cable is not connected in your system you can still toggle the front panel lock in the control program s Advanced Configuration area but the program cannot report the lock s status The program indication changes figure 4 13 to show that the Executive mode is control only without and indication of the current mode The Set executive mode On or Off message is displayed for approximately 1 second Executive Mode 9 On Off Set executive mode On Figure 4 13 Alternate Executive Mode button indication Auto Memory checkbox Click the Auto Memory checkbox to automatically apply saved position horizontal start total pixels and pixel phase settings when the sensed input resolution changes See Auto Memory submenu in chapter 3 Operation for more details about the auto memory function Auto Image button Click the Auto Image button to adjust the output settings for the best image based on the sensed input resolution FOX 500 Tx Rx Remote Control Test Patterns drop box Select one of three built in test patterns Color Bars grayscale and alternating pixels as necessary to help adjust the display s color focus and grayscale Select Off to output the video input to the transmitter NOTE You must have a video input connected and fiber cable Optical 1 connected between
24. vertical position ks Hts 128 Hst128 Hstxsje Hstxsj X54 0 to 255 0 to 255 Set the horizontal location of the first active pixel in the active window Set pixel 128 as the first active pixel Increase the horizontal start location value Decrease the horizontal start location value p 3uo 013u0 JOW Y OL v 03105 e1ouley e XY XL 00S XOJ 03105 e10uley e XY AXL 00S XOJ LL T Command response table for SIS commands continued Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to unit unit to host Pixel phase Mensa When the controlling PC is connected to the receiver the FOX 500 can perform this command only if the fiber 2 cable is connected The unit returns the E14 error if the fiber 2 cable is not connected Set a pixel phase value X6 U Phs xe 4 Set the pixel phase value to xe Example 10U Phs104 Set the pixel phase value to 10 Increment pixel phase U Phsx6ej e Increase pixel phase value by 1 Decrement pixel phase U Phsx6j e Decrease pixel phase value by 1 Show pixel phase U xej Total pixels Meyizll When the controlling PC is connected to the receiver the FOX 500 can perform this command only if the fiber 2 cable is connected The unit 8 p y returns the E14 error if fiber 2 is not connected Set a total pixel value 11 x7 Tpxkx7 4 Set the total pixels to a specific value Example 11 1555 Tpx1 5551 Set the total pixel value to 1555 Incremen
25. 0 is powered down and later powered back up the settings are available for selection using the Save submenu see below Saving the settings to a preset overwrites the settings previously written to that preset Recall submenu Rotate the Adjust lt gt knob while in the Recall submenu to select lt gt either the displayed preset number 01 through 30 or N A NA for no preset Press the Next button to recall the current settings to the displayed preset Select N A and press the Next button to exit the submenu without recalling the settings FOX 500 Tx Rx Operation Save submenu Rotate the Adjust lt gt knob while in the Save submenu to select either the displayed preset number 01 through 30 or N A NA for no preset Press the Next button to save the current settings Select N A and press the Next button to exit the submenu without saving the settings Clear Presets submenu Rotate either Adjust knob to select Yes and press the Next button to erase all presets Select No and press Next to exit the submenu without clearing the presets Advanced Configuration menu Figure 3 7 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Advanced Configuration menu its submenus and the available settings FOX 500D nn nk nnHz 130 sec 130 sec AUTO MEMORY Next AUTO IMAGE Next lt OFF gt ON TRIGGER PICTURE Menu CONTROL OUTPUT CONFIG AUDIO A ENABLE CONFIG Menu MEMORY PRESETS
26. 0k ohms balanced DC coupled Nominal level 4 dBu 1 23 Vrms 10 dBV 316 mVrms Maximum level 17 dBV unbalanced at 1 THD N NOTE 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms 0 dBV 1 Vrms 0 dBV x 2 dBu Audio output receiver FOX 500 Rx Number signal type 2 buffered outputs 1 balanced stereo 1 unbalanced stereo or 2 unbalanced mono ONTI CLOL Sion ak pake loni i seis 1 3 5 mm captive screw connector 5 pole 1 3 5 mm mini stereo jack Impedance oe ine titer 50 ohms unbalanced 100 ohms balanced Nominal level 4 dBu 1 23 Vrms 10 dBV 316 mVrms Maximum level Hi Z 7419 dBu unbalanced at 1 THD N Maximum level 600 ohm gt 15 dBm unbalanced at 1 THD N POU IO GO CLAY sta oe etis ace 1 5 frames Control remote Serial control ports on each unit transmitter and receiver COTO etik obere tror 1 RS 232 3 5 mm captive screw connector 5 pole 3 pins are used rear panel 1 RS 232 2 5 mm mini stereo jack front panel Pass through 1 RS 232 3 5 mm captive screw connector 5 pole 3 pins are used rear panel in parallel with 1 RS 232 2 5 mm mini stereo jack front panel Baud rate and protocol CONTO lengine 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Pass through 9600 to 115 200 baud FOX 500 Tx Rx Reference Information A 5 Refere
27. A x A If desired connect a local monitor to this DVI I connector RsGsBs video source to these See DVI connector FOX 500 DVI on page 2 15 for pin BNC connectors Connect the assignments cables as shown at right 2 6 FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation 2 7 Do not tin the wires Installation cont d 6 Audio Input connectors NOTE Connect an active input to only the 3 5 mm mini jack or the captive screw connector not both 3 5mm mini jack Plug a stereo mini plug into this connector 5 pole captive screw connector Connect a balanced or unbalanced stereo or mono audio input to this connector The connector is included with FOX 500 but you must supply the audio cable See figure 2 5 to wire a captive screw connector for the appropriate input type and impedance level Use the supplied tie wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector 3 Tip 7 F 16 MAX Sleev mm Tip Unbalanced Stereo Input Balanced Stereo Input Figure 2 5 Captive screw connector wiring for stereo audio input NOTE The length of exposed wires is critical The ideal length is 3 16 5 mm e Ifthe stripped section of wire is longer than 3 16 the exposed wires may touch causing a short circuit e If the stripped section of wire is shorter than 3 16 wires can be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws See figure 2 6 to identify the tip rin
28. An optional return receiver Qr Oxo Lx DYVEMM to transmitter stream of serial RS 232 communications such o Fox 500 Rx DVI MM as projector responses requires a second fiber optic cable The Singlemode Very long distance up to 30 km transmitter also buffers its video input either RGB or DVI 18 75 miles as applicable to the model and loops it through on either a 15 pin HD or DVI connector for use by a local monitor o Fox 500 Ix SM The receivers convert the proprietary signal s back to video o Fox 500 Rx 5SM either RGB or DVI as applicable to the model audio and serial o Fox 500 Tx DVI SM RS 232 communication and output the signals locally o Fox 500 Rx DVI SM The FOX 500 RGB receiver outputs VGA UXGA RGB video NOTE The multimode and singlemode products are physically The FOX 500 DVI receiver outputs a single link of DVI video and functionally identical with the exception of the effective range of transmission In this manual any reference applies to either transmission mode unless otherwise specified If RS 232 return communications are implemented a second fiber optic cable is installed the receiver outputs a proprietary serial communication signal to the transmitter on the second fiber optic cable For video resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 the NOTE Many other products are compatible with the Extron receiver s video output is a perfect pixel for pixel recreation of FOX 500 transmitter and receiver They will
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30. Level 2 pane kai pii Pe Merei Nys Tala Poss wa zi perenne Lave f amp M Patel Figure 4 4 FOX Extender Program window Only one fiber optic cable Optical 1 is required for video audio and serial command transmission But if you connect only one fiber optic cable you will not receive RS 232 reports from the controlled device and there will be reduced Windows based control program functionality on the Rx unit To receive responses from the controlled device and for full functionality you will need to install both fiber optic cables FOX 500 Tx Rx e Remote Control 4 17 Remote Control cont d Status area Memory Preset area Si lal iat t Mom Finan L crsctesd Fri rTAni rites RE RT ten E zi YA Pired Mursibei sa a Saved Mune Fecal forbs Pretend E Lek 2 pipii mn Bie Maze BER deoa e Figure 4 6 Extender program Memory Preset area bxwiFieQgaeney Har cA He Wen Ki ergata SI The Memory Preset area provides a means to save and recall memory presets Memory presets are saved values of the horizontal and vertical position horizontal start total pixels and pixel phase settings See Memory Presets menu in chapter 3 Operation for more information on presets Figure 4 5 Extender program Status area The Status area provides visual indications of the connection status These indications are similar to the front panel indications described in chapter 3 Operation e RGB present ind
31. Link X16 e RGB X16 Audlx16 e The unit responds with the current status signal detected of optical link 1 optical link 2 the video input the audio input the fiber optic mode singlemode or multi mode and the device type Tx or Rx The receiver monitors the fiber 1 cable If the PC is connected to the transmitter and fiber cable 2 is not installed for the information request I and Status commands S below the transmitter reports 1Link0 regardless of the status of the fiber 1 cable X22 Link 2 enable 0 disable 1 enable default Link input status 0 link or input not sensed 1 link or input sensed Mode SM singlemode MM multimode Transmitter or receiver Tx transmitter Rx receiver Command response table for SIS commands continued Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to unit unit to host Information requests Continued Show firmware version O X15 lt Example Q 1 234 The factory installed FOX 500 controller firmware version is 1 23 sample value only Request connected unit s N 60 nnn nn See appendix A for part numbers part number Show link 1 status 15 x16 0 light link not received at receiver 1 light received Show link 2 status 25 X164 0 light link not received at transmitter 1 light received Show input video status 3S Xieje 0 video is not input to the transmitter 1 video is input Show input audio status 4S Kise 0 audio is not inp
32. OX 500 Tx Rx Installation Receiver rear panel connections All connectors except the Configuration port are on the rear panel figure 2 7 ovER F FOX 500 Rx iLi TxRx NA OPTICAL 2 1 FOX 500 Rx REMOTE RS 232 pibe i Li LI LI i R lag L1 r1 LO S H Tx Rx HL 1 2 COPTIONA oR Y TA Ba ovER N FOX 500 DVI Rx 500 DVI Rx ELT OPTICAL 1 va 7 DVI D OUTPUT AS ALARM 5 RETE E mum uum 1e ss s Tx Rx 1 2 NCOPTIONA 0R RETURN TA M m emu m Figure 2 7 FOX 500 Rx receiver s connectors RGB Outputs connectors FOX 500 RGB only NOTE Both video 6 6 outputs are active RGBHV B BNC connectors Connect an RGBHV RGBS RGsB QQX or RsGsBs video display to these BNC connectors Connect the cables as shown E m at right RGBS 15 pin HD connector Connect an analog VGA UXGA RGB video display to this 15 pin HD female connector NOTE You can set the RGsB L R E G L B receiver to output the desired video XK XK pa format RGBHV RGBS or RGsB RGBHV is the default See Format submenu in Output Configuration menu in chapter 3 Operation FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation 2 11 Installation cont d r Do not tin the wires DVI I Output connector FOX 500 DVI only Connect a DVI video display to this DVI I connector See DVI connector FO
33. See chapter 3 Operation and chapter 4 Remote Control for details 2 12 FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation RS 232 Over Fiber port If you want the Gee anes FOX 500 to pass serial command signals to the receiver for serial control of a projector for example connect the controlled device to the receiver via three poles of this 5 pole captive screw connector See Rear panel serial ports connections on page 2 16 to wire this connector If you connect only one fiber optic cable item 8 on the next page you will not receive reports from the controlled device at the transmitter To receive responses from the controlled device you will need to install two fiber optic cables NOTE The FOX 500 can pass RS 232 commands and responses at rates up to 115200 baud Remote RS 232 port For serial control of the jee receiver connect a host device such as a computer touch panel control or RS 232 capable PDA tothe KR transmitter via three poles of this 5 pole captive screw connector See Rear panel serial ports connections on page 2 16 to wire this connector See chapter 4 Remote Control for definitions of the SIS commands serial commands to control the transmitter via this connector Alarm outputs port For remote monitoring of ALARM the status of fiber optic link 1 connect a locally constructed or furnished monitoring device to EE the receiver via two poles of this 5 pole captive screw connect
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35. X 500 DVI on page 2 15 for pin assignments NOTE The FOX 500 DVI outputs only the digital signals on the DVI I Output connector The analog pins on the port are not connected Audio Outputs connectors NOTE Both audio outputs are active 3 5 mm mini jack Plug a stereo mini plug into this connector 5 pole captive screw connector This 5 pole 3 5 mm captive screw connector outputs the transmitted unamplified line level audio Connect audio devices such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers See figure 2 8 to properly wire a captive screw output connector Use the supplied tie wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector 3 je MAX 5 mm Unbalanced Stereo Output Balanced Stereo Output Figure 2 8 Captive screw connector wiring for stereo audio output CAUTION Connect the sleeve to ground Gnd Connecting the sleeve to a negative terminal will damage the audio output circuits NOTE The length of exposed wires is critical The ideal length is 3 16 5 mm e Ifthe stripped section of wire is longer than 3 16 the exposed wires may touch causing a short circuit e If the stripped section of wire is shorter than 3 16 wires can be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws The volume level for the output can be set to either the consumer line level 10 dBV or the professional line level 4 dBu via the front panel or RS 232 control
36. age 2 6 or to any other Receiver f compatible Extron FOX 500 device to Optical 2 optional For all one way serial communications from the receiver to the transmitter connect a fiber optic cable to the Optical 2 LC connector Transmitter 255 Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Optical 2 connector on the FOX 500 Tx transmitter item on figure 2 4 on page 2 6 or to any other compatible Extron FOX 500 device OPTIONAL FOI Link 1 and Link 2 LEDs When lit the link is active light is received AC power connector Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the receiver to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz power source 2 14 FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation mj TMDS Data 2 TMDS Data 2 TMDS Data 2 4 TMDS Data 4 12 TMDS Data 3 TMDS Data 5 TMDS Data 4 13 TMDS Data 3 TMDS Data 5 DDC Clock 14 5 V Power iM Clock Shield Z Analog Red Video Analog Green Vide DVI connector FOX 500 DVI Figure 2 9 and the table below define the DVI pin assignments 1 8 TI FA SSS as ARR 6 als o mmi EET A Q S amp amp TIL Q 17 24 c3 c4 24 17 Female Connector Male Connector Figure 2 9 DVI connectors NOTE The missing connectors on the included DVI cable are not required for the single link of DVI D data support
37. ansmitter has a DVI loop through on a DVI connector that allows connection of a local monitor EDID emulation mode Display Data Channel DDC FOX 500 DVI Tx only The FOX 500 DVI transmitter provides a selector switch for specifying the rate of the incoming DVI signal EDID emulation mode allows proper operation when no local monitor is present Video output FOX 500 RGB The receiver outputs RGBHV RGBS or RGsB user selectable on BNC connectors and a 15 pin HD connector FOX 500 DVI The receiver outputs a single link of DVI D or HDMI video on a DVI I connector HDMI signal output requires an appropriate DVI D to HDMI cable or adapter FOX 500 RGB and FOX 500 DVI are mutually compatible Enables ultra long distance DVI to analog RGB and analog RGB to DVI conversion without the need for extra signal conversion devices Compatible with FOXBOX 4G units FOX 4G units FOX 500 DA6 distribution amplifier and Fiber Matrix 6400 matrix switcher Audio input The transmitters accept a balanced or unbalanced stereo audio input on a 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw terminal or a 3 5 mm mini jack 1 6 FOX 500 Tx Rx Introduction Audio input gain attenuation The input audio level can be adjusted within a range of 18 dB attenuation to 10 dB gain via the front panel any of the sytem s serial ports Audio output Balanced or unbalanced stereo audio is output from the receivers on a 3 5 mm 5 pole capti
38. at 1 THD N NOTE 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms 0 dBV 1 Vrms 0 dBV x 2 dBu Audio output receiver FOX 500 DVI Rx Number signal type 2 buffered outputs 1 balanced stereo 1 unbalanced stereo or 2 unbalanced mono CONMCCIONS cera ter P RE 1 3 5 mm captive screw connector 5 pole 1 3 5 mm mini stereo jack Impedance ue ues asa ee 50 ohms unbalanced 100 ohms balanced Nominal level 4 dBu 1 23 Vrms 10 dBV 316 mVrms Maximum level Hi Z gt 19 dBu unbalanced at 1 THD N Maximum level 600 ohm gt 15 dBm unbalanced at 1 THD N PUCIO deli weed 1 5 frames Control remote Serial control ports on each unit transmitter and receiver COMMON S eee ps 1 RS 232 3 5 mm captive screw connector 5 pole 3 pins are used rear panel 1 RS 232 2 5mm ministereojack front panel FOX 500 Tx Rx Reference Information A 9 Reference Information cont d Pass through 1 RS 232 3 5 mm captive screw connector Specifications are subject to change without notice 5 pole 3 pins are used rear panel in parallel with 1 RS 232 2 5 mm mini stereo jack front panel Part Numbers Baud rate and protocol FOX 500 part numbers Control 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity The FOX 500 units are available in singlemode SM and Pass through 9600 to 115 200 baud multimode MM models
39. ature Fahrenheit and Celsius FOX 500 Tx Rx Remote Control 0 or 1 O off and 1 on 02 RGBHV 1 RGsB 0 follow input 1 force sync to negative 0 to 255 0 to 255 0 to 31 255 of the default value Xxx xx frequency in kHz H or Hz V 1 to 30 0 to 10 0 to 18 18 0 to 10 0 in 1 0 dB steps 0 consumer 1 professional 0 none 1 Color Bars 2 grayscale 3 alternating pixels 0 00 0 link or input not detected 1 link or input detected SM singlemode MM multimode Tx transmitter Rx receiver 1 1920 x 1200 2 800 x 600 3 1024 x 768 4 1280 x 768 5 1280 x 1024 6 1365 x 768 7 1366 x 768 8 1400 x 1050 9 1600 x 1200 10 480p 11 576p 12 720p 13 1080i 14 1080p 15 640 x 480 1 50 Hz 2 60 Hz 00 to 15 0 to F hex 0 disable 1 enable default nnnFennC Unit initiated messages When a local event such as a front panel operation or error condition occurs the unit responds by sending a message to the host The unit initiated messages are listed below c COPYRIGHT 2007 EXTRON ELECTRONICS FOX 500 Tx Vx xx 60 746 xx 4 4 or c COPYRIGHT 2007 EXTRON ELECTRONICS FOX 500 Rx Vx xx 60 746 xx 4 4 or c COPYRIGHT 2007 EXTRON ELECTRONICS FOX 500 DVI Tx Vx xx 60 859 xx 4 4 or c COPYRIGHT 2007 EXTRON ELECTRONICS FOX 500 DVI Rx Vx xx 60 859 xx 4 4 The connected unit issues the appropriate c
40. be the video signal input to the transmitter identified where appropriate but not specifically The transmitter and receiver have image and audio adjustments described in this manual Both units have image audio and fiber light status and lost light alarm indicators The FOX 500 RGB transmitter can handle an RGBHV RGBS RGsB or RsGsBs input signal The FOX 500 RGB receiver can output RGBHV RGBS or RGsB as selected by the user The receivers have built in alternating pixels Color Bars and grayscale test patterns to assist in setting up the display equipment The FOX 500 transmitters and receivers are rack mountable and have internal switching power supplies for worldwide power compatibility 1 4 FOX 500 Tx Rx Introduction FOX 500 Tx Rx Introduction 1 5 Introduction cont d Features Ultra high performance The system offers perfect pixel for pixel RGBHV video or DVI video transmission up to 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz Video input FOX 500 RGB The transmitter accepts RGBHV RGBS RGsB or RsGsBs on BNC connectors or a 15 pin HD connector FOX 500 DVI The transmitter accepts a single link of DVI D or HDMI video on a DVI I connector HDMI signal input requires an appropriate DVI D to HDMI cable or adapter Loop through on transmitter FOX 500 RGB The transmitter has an analog loop through on a 15 pin HD connector that allows connection of a local monitor FOX 500 DVI The tr
41. ble in any conventional 19 wide rack using Extron s full size rack shelf FOX 500 Tx Rx Introduction 1 7 Introduction cont d La S d e Front panel security lockout Executive mode on receiver S3 If a receiver is installed in an open area where operation hes FOX 500 Tx Rx by unauthorized personnel may be a problem a security lockout feature can be implemented When the front panel is locked a front panel action a Widows control program operation or an SIS command is required to unlock the unit before it can be operated from the front panel The transmitter has no front panel controls Power Each unit s 100 VAC to 240 VAC internal power supply provides worldwide power compatibility Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Unit Connections 1 8 FOX 500 Tx Rx Introduction Installation Mounting the Unit CAUTION Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only Any of the 1U high half rack width units can be placed on a tabletop mounted on a rack shelf or mounted under or through a desk or other furniture The FOX transmitters and receivers generate a lot of heat during operation Ensure that you leave ample room between units in multiple unit installations for ventilation and or ensure adequate equipment cooling Units packed too closely together may overheat Tabletop placement Affix the four included rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in an
42. cifications are subject to change without notice A 6 FOX 500 Tx Rx Reference Information FOX 500 DVI Specifications The FOX 500 DVI consists of a transmitter FOX 500 DVI Tx and a receiver FOX 500 DVI Rx with one or two fiber optic cables linking the two units They are available in singlemode or multimode versions NOTE The analog audio signal s is are digitized in the transmitter sent through the fiber cable and converted back to analog audio in the receiver Nozi These transceivers are class 1 laser products They meet the safety regulations of IEC 60825 FDA 21 CFR 1040 10 and FDA 21 CFR 1040 11 Optical fiber interconnection between transmitter and receiver Number TY De apetece ma take aaa 1 or 2 fiber optic NOTE Only one fiber is required to transmit video audio and unidirectional data A second fiber is required to transmit return data for bidirectional control communication CONNCCTOTS inc eee ee taa eu caes asd 2 LC connectors Operating distance Singlemode 30 km 18 75 miles with singlemode SM cables with a FOX 500 DVI SM Multimode 300 m 985 with 62 5 um multimode MM cables with a FOX 500 DVI MM 1 km 3280 with 50 pm multimode MM cables with a FOX 500 DVI MM 2 km 6561 with 50 pm 2000 MHz bandwidth laser optimized multimode cable with a FOX 500 DVI MM Operating distance is approximate These are typical maximum distances that may va
43. ct a host device such as a computer touch panel control or RS 232 capable PDA to the transmitter via three poles of this 5 pole captive screw connector See Rear panel serial ports connections on page 2 16 to wire this connector See chapter 4 Remote Control for definitions of the SIS commands serial commands to control the transmitter via this connector Tx Rx Alarm outputs port For remote monitoring of ALARM the status of fiber optic link 2 connect a locally Sa constructed or furnished monitoring device m to the transmitter via two poles of this 5 pole captive screw connector When the transmitter does not detect a light link on fiber cable Optical 2 optional pin 1 and pin 2 of this port are shorted together FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation 2 9 Installation cont d D 2 10 Fiber optic connectors and LEDs EZGIDe These units output continuous invisible light which may be harmful and dangerous to the eyes use with caution For additional safety plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber optic cable is unplugged NOTE Ensure that you use the proper fiber cable for your transmitter receiver pair Typically singlemode fiber has a yellow jacket and multimode cable has an orange jacket Only one fiber optic cable Optical 1 is required for video audio and serial command transmission But if you connect only one fiber optic cable you will not receive RS
44. e DVI I for input 1 female DVI I for loop through Nominal level xe btts 0 8 Vp p TRAPE ANTE ki sections 100 ohms NOTE Appropriate DVI D to HDMI cables or adapters are required for HDMI signal input output Video output receiver FOX 500 DVI Rx Number signal type 1 DVI D or HDMI CONNCCHOKS c oet nee 1 female DVI I Nominal EVE saaa vann 0 8 Vp p pedane eese te rut 75 ohms Video delay eee etd 1 2 frames A 8 FOX 500 Tx Rx Reference Information Audio Gain TON AS Adjustable 18 dB to 10 dB Default Captive screw connector Unbalanced output 6 dB balanced output 0 dB Mini stereo jack Unbalanced output 0 dB Frequency response s s s 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB TEIDSPEJNOISQ n dot ette toot 0 10 1 kHz at nominal level SS N mp M gt 80 dB at maximum output unweighted CMR IR oet tiep debet 65 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz Audio bits per sample 18 bits per channel 2 channels L R Sampling tate is eee eri 48 kHz Audio input transmitter FOX 500 DVI Tx Number signal type 2 inputs mixed 1 balanced stereo 1 unbalanced stereo or 2 unbalanced mono CONECO S ouo teen ener 1 3 5 mm captive screw connector 5 pole 1 3 5 mm mini stereo jack Impedaticez So ee omnt 18k ohms unbalanced 20k ohms balanced DC coupled Nominal level 42 4 dBu 1 23 Vrms 10 dBV 316 mVrms Maximum level 17 dBV unbalanced
45. ed by the FOX 500 DVI The analog video pins are not connected All of these pins are grayed out on the following table P P pi Signal n Signal TMDS Data 0 TMDS Data 0 TMDS Data 0 5 Shield TMDS Data 1 10 MDS Data 1 TMDS Data 1 3 Shield Shield DDC Data 15 Ground 5 V TMDS Clock TMDS Clock Analog Ground DVI signals run at a very high frequency and are especially prone to bad video connections too many adapters or excessive cable length To avoid the loss of an image or jitter follow these guidelines o Connection 16 in 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Hot Plug Detect 24 C5 C3 Analog Blue Video C4 Analog H Sync e Do not exceed 164 feet 5 meters on the input or buffered loop through of the FOX 500 DVI transmitter or the output of the FOX 500 DVI receiver e Use only the cable designed for DVI signals that is supplied by Extron e Limit or avoid the use of adapters e Use only approved DVI HDMI connectors FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation 2 15 Installation cont d NOTE Use only cables specifically intended for DVI or HDMI Alarm outputs connection interfaces Use of non DVI or non HDMI cables or how Cin andemd ae modified cables can result in a missing video output shorted a en l t no light is detected Rear panel serial ports connection RS 232 OVER FIBER Tx Rx Li ze dee 3 5 mm MAX REMOTE TX Transmit data Do not tin the wires
46. eo input connected and fiber cable Optical 1 connected between the transmitter and receiver for the receiver to output a selected test pattern The test pattern will turn off if the input signal rate is changed or disconnected or if power is removed Output Color Bars 1J Tst1 4 Set the receiver to output the Color Bars test pattern Output grayscale 2j Tst2 Set the receiver to output the grayscale test pattern Output alt pixels 3J Tst3 e Set the receiver to output the alternating pixels test pattern Test pattern off 0J Tsto e Set the receiver to output the input video no test pattern selected Show test pattern status X144 Ma Xl Lock status 0 unlocked 1 locked Test pattern 0 none 1 Color Bars 2 grayscale 3 alternating pixels p 3uo 013u0 JOW Y VL V 01 U0D e1ouley e XY XL 00S XOJ 03105 e1ouley e XY AXL 00S XOJ SL V Command response table for SIS commands continued Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to unit unit to host Disable and enable return link Nleyi B This function is primarily used and recommended when the transmitting device is a FOX 500 DA6 and the receiver is connected to any o p y g y outputs 2 through 6 on the DA Disable return link 66 0 0 Rle 0 0 lt Disable link 2 Enable return link 66 0 1 Rlet0 1 Enable link 2 default setting Show return link status 66 0 o kzzja Information requests Information request 1LinkiX16 e2
47. es Extron FOX Extenders directory and it places four icons into a group folder named Extron Electronics FOX Extender WCP The four installed icons are Ed FOX Extender Windows Control Program Ae Ta Sete Hp JOE Lauf Jt amann nius Huipol rinfiguralinn Buda Adusimani Lonnacia im iem EF 7 AGS Piese Lett COM ET ME Fuca a ani sen zn bed FITS SOU Saad 25 AGI AOS Mm Aabi Prevent Link 2 Den urge Moe Aiba ber pde FO ED ipu Fieuaergy Har 2280 kHz Vend SO OO Ali Teen HECE Psp Ped acy 5 Fok rout bet Hamer Pano DiB L Peace mne 50 negatron e Check for FOX Extender updates e FOX Extender WCP e FOX Extender Help e Uninstall FOX Extender WCP Starting the program Start the Extron FOX Extender Program as follows 1 Click Start gt Programs gt Extron Electronics gt FOX Extender WCP gt FOX Extender WCP The Communication Setup window appears figure 4 3 Comeu amor Setup MOU Pot OOH koi Bay Kan Ps Li awa Es Tiap Br Handihake La tee Figure 4 3 Communication Setup window 4 16 FOX 500 Tx Rx e Remote Control Fiacail Aube 1 ur T ien P ported hirri kon oec adl Adyancad Lonliogw ora Yah Adjsimani Buln Tc divin Moda tha 1 z 2 m Hoteni auicm Cn on D ki FO idin GM A fado Maten a ond lit s agde ML eg wi Auto kl man LA On OF a hub ree Haii Sae i 4 ere aries Diau La ELEC 7E TH DS Poze Prada Peso Tal Pedir LE Cirihu
48. g and sleeve when you are making connections for the transmitter from existing audio cables A mono audio connector consists of the tip and sleeve A stereo audio connector consists of the tip ring and sleeve The tip ring and sleeve wires are also shown on the captive screw audio connector diagrams figure 2 5 and figure 2 8 Tip Tip Ring Sleeve L Sleeve RCA Connector 3 5 mm Stereo Plug Connector balanced Figure 2 6 Typical audio connectors FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation The input audio level can be set via the front panel or RS 232 control See chapter 3 Operation and chapter 4 Remote Control RS 232 Over Fiber port If you want the mo FOX 500 to pass serial command signals to the receiver for serial control of a projector for example connect the host device to the transmitter via three poles of this 5 pole captive screw connector See Rear panel serial ports connections on page 2 16 to wire this connector If you connect only one fiber optic cable item G9 on the next page you will not receive reports from the controlled device To receive responses from the controlled device you must install two fiber optic cables NOTE The FOX 500 can pass RS 232 commands and responses at rates up to 115200 baud Tx Rx Remote RS 232 port For serial control of REMOTE the transmitter conne
49. he transmitter detects a signal on its DVI video input Audio LEDs This LED lights on both units when the transmitter detects a low level audio signal for a short period of time This LED goes dark if the audio signal drops below the minimum threshold for a short period of time Link 1 LEDs This LED lights on the receiver when the receiver detects light on the fiber optic cable Optical 1 This LED lights on the transmitter when the receiver detects light on the fiber optic cable Optical 1 and the fiber optic cable Optical 2 is installed Link 2 LEDs This LED lights on the transmitter when the transmitter detects light on the fiber optic cable Optical 2 FOX 500 Tx Rx Operation This LED lights on the receiver when the transmitter detects light on the fiber optic cable Optical 2 and the fiber optic cable Optical 1 is installed Only one fiber optic cable Optical 1 is required for video audio and serial command transmission But if you connect only one fiber optic cable you will not receive RS 232 reports from the controlled device and there will be reduced front panel functionality To receive responses from the controlled device and for full functionality you will need to install both fiber optic cables Status display The 12 column by 2 line LCD displays configuration menus and status information See Menu system overview in this chapter for details Menu button The Menu button enters and moves
50. ical signal from the receiver consisting of an RS 232 signal such as the return from a controlled device e FOX 500 Rx RGB receiver Accepts a proprietary optical signal from a FOX 500 transmitter and outputs analog RGB video audio and RS 232 serial commands Also can receive an RS 232 signal such as a return from a controlled device and send it to the transmitter via a proprietary optical signal e FOX 500 DVI Tx transmitter Accepts a single link of DVI video input an audio input and an RS 232 serial input and outputs a proprietary optical signal to a FOX 500 receiver Also can receive a proprietary optical signal from the receiver consisting of an RS 232 signal such as the return from a controlled device e FOX 500 DVI Rx receiver Accepts a proprietary optical signal from a FOX 500 transmitter and outputs a single link of DVI video audio and RS 232 serial commands Also can receive an RS 232 signal such as a return from a controlled device and send it to the transmitter via a proprietary optical signal NOTE The FOX 500 DVI does not support the transmission of signals with High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP 1 2 FOX 500 Tx Rx Introduction Rs 232 Z Projector 7 Control Up to 30 km 18 75 miles singlemode fiber l EI a E SM Model f ode QV Extron AN SI 26X Optional Second Two way Ceiling Link for Je Box to Box Communcations FOX 500 Tx Fiber Optic Transmitter
51. icator This indicator is green when Mute area the transmitter detects a sync signal on its video input e ae o Horizontal sync H for RGBHV video Oo Go o Composite sync S for RGBS video Addo Wig Un DH O Green Sync on green G for RGsB or RsGsBs video o DVI video MEM Figure 4 7 Extender program Mute area e Audio present indicator This indicator is green when the transmitter detects a low level audio signal for a short Click the Video Mute and or Audio Mute radio buttons in the period of time This indicator goes dark if the audio signal drops below the minimum threshold for a short l l l l period of time When the video output is RGB and the video output is muted the receiver mutes the red green and blue planes but leaves the sync plane s horizontal and vertical or composite sync live so that there is no loss of sync in the Mute area to turn the video and or audio mutes on and off e Link 1 indicator This indicator is green when the receiver detects light on the fiber optic cable Optical 1 NOTE The receiver detects the Optical 1 light It reports the display device status to the transmitter via the optional Optical 2 cable NOTE When you mute or unmute the output the setting is If you are connected to either of the transmitter s serial changed in the receiver It reports the changes to the ports and the Optical 2 cable is not connected in your transmitter via the optional Optical 2 cab
52. idad antes de usar el equipo Conservar las instrucciones Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta Obedecer las advertencias Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la documentaci n del usuario deben ser obedecidas Evitar el uso de accesorios No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente recomendados por el fabricante ya que podrian implicar riesgos Warning Power sources This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded neutral conductor The third grounding pin is a safety feature do not attempt to bypass or disable it Power disconnection To remove power from the equipment safely remove all power cords from the rear of the equipment or the desktop power module if detachable or from the power source receptacle wall plug Power cord protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Servicing Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel There are no user serviceable parts inside To prevent the risk of shock do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Slots and openings If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure these are provided
53. ies Part number VGA M M MD 26 238 nn 3 to 100 0 9 m to 30 4 m molded VGA M M BK 26 238 nn 3 to 100 0 9 m to 30 4 m backshell VGAP M M MD 26 439 nn 3 to 25 0 9 m to 7 6 m molded plenum VGAP M M BK 26 439 nn 35 to 100 10 6 m to 30 4 m backshell plenum VGA A M M MD with audio 26 490 nn 3 to 50 0 9 m to 15 2 m molded VGA A M M BK with audio 26 490 nn 3 to 50 0 9 m to 15 2 m backshell MHR 5 BNC mini high resolution 26 260 nn male to male 3 to 100 0 9 m to 30 4 m MHR 5P BNC mini high resolution plenum 26 378 nn male to male 3 to 100 0 9 m to 30 4 m M59 5 BNC mini 59 flex 26 499 nn male to male 3 to 100 0 9 m to 30 4 m RG6 5 BNC super high resolution 26 369 nn male to male 3 to 100 0 9 m to 30 4 m DVID SL Pro 6 26 649 06 DVI D male to male 6 1 8 m cable HDMI M M 6 26 613 02 HDMI male to male 6 1 8 m HDMI M DVI D M 6 26 614 02 HDMI male to DVI D male 6 1 8 m A 12 FOX 500 Tx Rx Reference Information FOX 500 Tx Rx Reference Information A 13 Reference Information cont d A 14 FOX 500 Tx Rx Reference Information
54. imensions 1 7 Hx 8 7 W x 95 D 1U high half rack wide Included parts 4 3 cm H x 22 1 cm W x 24 1 cm D IEC power cord LI Depth excludes connectors and knobs Tweeker small screwdriver Product weight sote kayitakitssoao py s gate 2 3 lbs 1 0 kg per unit Shipping weight 4 lbs 2 kg per unit FOX 500 Setup Guide VID Ta MON NEN ISTA 1A in carton Captive screw 5 pole connectors qty 6 International Safe Transit Association Extron Software Products Disk Regulatory compliance FOX Extender Program DANGLY RM jes nose CE CUL FDA Class 1 UL 2 10 LC LC duplex patch cables EMI EMC eene CE C tick FCC Class A ICES VCCI SM or MM depending on the model 15 UB 21 c 30 000 hours lucir P pen 3 years parts and labor NOTE All nominal levels are at 10 A 10 FOX 500 Tx Rx Reference Information FOX 500 Tx Rx Reference Information A 11 Reference Information cont d Optional accessories Adapters Accessories Part number HDMIF DVIDM 26 616 01 HDMI female to DVI D male adapter Accessories Part number 9 pin D to 2 5 mm mini jack TRS RS 232 70 335 01 cable RSU 129 9 5 1U universal rack shelf kit 60 190 01 HDMIM DVIDF 26 617 01 HDMI male to DVI D female adapter RSB 129 9 5 1U basic rack shelf 60 604 01 MBU 125 under desk mounting kit 70 077 01 MBD 129 through desk mounting kit 70 077 02 Cables Accessor
55. lay shows the internal temperature of the unit No adjustment is possible DDC Resolution submenu NOTE The transmitter s rear panel DDC Resol ution rotary switch must be in position 1 for the variables to be changeable via this submenu Rotate the Adjust lt gt knob while in the DDC Resolution submenu to select the output resolution Rotate the Adjust 4 knob to select the refresh rate Exit menu From the Exit menu figure 3 8 press the Next button to return to the default display cycle or press the Menu button to return to the Picture Control menu FOX 500 nn nk nnHz 30 sec PICTURE CONTROL OUTPUT CONFIG AUDIO CONFIG MEMORY PRESETS ADVANCED CONFIG EXIT MENU PRESS NEXT Menu Next Figure 3 8 Exit menu flowchart FOX 500 Tx Rx Operation 3 11 Operation cont d s Na e E v To reset all FOX 500 menu selections to the factory default te settings and clear all memory presets press and hold the Menu button while applying power After about 3 seconds the LCD displays System Reset message Release the Menu button System reset A FOX 500 Tx Rx Front panel security lockout executive mode The front panel security lockout limits the operation of the receiver from the front panel When the receiver is locked the Menu and Next buttons are disabled except for the unlock function To toggle the lock on and off press and hold the Menu button and the Next button for approxi
56. le system the control program s Link 1 indicator will not l If you are connected to either of the transmitter s serial show green detected whether the receiver detects the Jy i ports and the Optical 2 cable is not connected in your ii OE system you can still mute the output in the control e Link 2 indicator This indicator is green when the program s Mute area but the program cannot report transmitter detects light on the fiber optic cable Optical 2 the position values The Set video or audio mute On or Off message is displayed for approximately 1 second NOTE The transmitter detects the Optical 2 light It reports the figure 4 8 status to the receiver via the Optical 1 cable Mun If you are connected to either of the receiver s serial vine Y ports and the Optical 1 cable is disconnected the control program s Link 2 indicator will not show green Auro Hus detected whether the transmitter detects the link or not The Status area also shows to which unit the controlling PC is l MEM BEEN connected the FOX 500 model multimode or singlemode the Figure 4 8 Alternate Mute area indication video input frequency and the unit s temperature 4 18 FOX 500 Tx Rx e Remote Control FOX 500 Tx Rx e Remote Control 4 19 Remote Control cont d DDC EDID Resolution area DICE DERT Figure 4 9 Extender program DDCIEDID Resolution area The DDC EDID Resolution area provides drop boxes that let you manually se
57. mately two seconds figure 3 9 Press and hold the Menu and Next buttons simultaneously to toggle the front panel lock on or off Exe Mode MENU Enabled The LCD indicates the front panel lock enabled or disabled Exe Mode Disabled Release the Menu and Next buttons Figure 3 9 Toggle front panel lock on or off If the user pushes either button when the receiver is locked the LCD displays Exe Mode Enabled 3 12 FOX 500 Tx Rx Operation Chapter Four Remote Control Rear Panel Remote RS 232 Ports Front Panel Configuration Port Simple Instruction Set Control Windows Based Program Control Remote Control The transmitter and receiver each has two serial ports that can be connected to a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility an RS 232 capable PDA or a control system These ports make serial control of the transmitter and receiver possible The serial ports are e The rear panel Remote RS 232 port on 3 pin captive screw connectors e The front panel Configuration RS 232 port a 2 5 mm mini stereo jack The protocol for both ports on both units is as follows e 9600 baud e no parity e 8 data bits e 1 stop bit e no flow control For each unit the rear panel Remote RS 232 port is active only if the front panel Configuration port is not active If an active front panel configuration connection is made the rear panel Remote RS 232 port becomes inactive Only one fiber o
58. nahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal durchgef hrt werden Die internen Komponenten des Ger tes sind wartungsfrei Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall dieses Ger t selbst ffnen da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und oder andere Gefahren bestehen Schlitze und ffnungen Wenn das Ger t Schlitze oder L cher im Geh use aufweist dienen diese zur Vermeidung einer Uberhitzung der empfindlichen Teile im Inneren Diese Offnungen d rfen niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden Litium Batterie Explosionsgefahr falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemaf den Herstelleranweisungen Advertencia Alimentaci n el ctrica Este equipo debe conectarse nicamente a la fuente tipo de alimentaci n el ctrica indicada en el mismo La alimentaci n el ctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribuci n general con conductor neutro a tierra La tercera pata puesta a tierra es una medida de seguridad no puentearia ni eliminaria Desconexi n de alimentaci n el ctrica Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentaci n el ctrica al equipo desenchufar todos los cables de alimentaci n en el panel trasero del equipo o desenchufar el m dulo
59. nce Information cont d Serial control pin configurations Captive screw connectors 1 Tx 2 Rx 3 GND Mini stereo jack tip Tx ring Rx sleeve GND Program control Extron s control configuration program for Windows Extron s Simple Instruction Set SIS General POW CE A hace ot hee es 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 11 watts internal Temperature humidity Storage 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 10 to 90 noncondensing COOMING eks nen a tun Convection vents on top and sides Mounting Rack mount Yes with optional rack shelf kit Furniture MOUNt Yes with optional under desk mounting kit Enclosure type isole Metal Enclosure dimensions 1 7 H x 8 7 W x 9 5 D 1U high half rack wide 4 3 cm H x 22 1 cm W x 24 1 cm D Depth excludes connectors and knobs Product weight ee bos esse sona 2 3 Ibs 1 0 kg per unit 4 6 lbs 2 1 kg per pair SHIPPING weight sop metn 4 Ibs 2 kg per unit 8 lbs 4 kg per pair VIDEO crede citenti utei ISTA 1A in carton International Safe Transit Association Regulatory compliance vie CE CUL FDA Class 1 UL ENIU BENI aaa iunt CE C tick FCC Class A ICES VCCI M lr eem 30 000 hours Warran ossis tt p QE vUtE 3 years parts and labor NOTE All nominal levels are at 10 Meza Spe
60. of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Meg This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits Chapter One e IntroductiON 1 1 About this Manual esses 1 2 About the FOX 500 TX RX essen 1 4 General system operation ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 4 Cable transmission modes eseeeeeeeessss 1 5 FOUNO e da 1 6 Chapter Two Installation 2 1 Mounting the Unit sese 2 2 Tabletop placement cde ptos etale fi teen tk e e 2 2 Rack MOUN EN Oki roii ie Cot unc do a bi ak acess 2 2 UL guidelines ky on kai ke ese cae cee 2 2 Mounting instructions sesseeesesseeeeeeee nennen 2 3 Furniture toubtilg a ouod dok k t tee aaa tail 2 4 Through desk mounting eeseeseeeeeeesss 2 5 CONNE CHO NAS MM PN ak kd ee rate eas 2 6 Transmitter rear panel connections and settings 2 6 Receiver rear panel connections ssss 2 11 DVI connector FOX 500 DVI
61. on Press the Next button to save the current settings Auto Image Trigger submenu The auto image function adjusts the output settings for the best image based on the detected input resolution Rotate either adjust knob to trigger the auto image function NOTE If no video input is connected the submenu display reads Auto Image N A and no function is available from this screen Pattern submenu The receiver can output any of three test patterns that help you adjust the display s color focus and grayscale Rotate either Adjust knob while in the Pattern submenu to select among the Color Bars grayscale and alternating pixels test patterns NOTE You must have a video input connected and fiber cable Optical 1 connected between the transmitter and receiver for the receiver to output a selected test pattern The test pattern will turn off if the input signal rate is changed or disconnected or if power is removed The size of the test pattern depends on the size of the active input signal Any picture adjustments made on the input affect the test patterns as well Link 2 submenu Rotate either Adjust knob while in the Link 2 submenu to enable or disable the Optical 2 link to the transmitter This function is primarily used and recommended when the transmitting device is a FOX 500 DA6 and the receiver 1s connected to any of outputs 2 through 6 on the DA FOX 500 Tx Rx Operation Temperature display The temperature disp
62. opyright message above when it first powers on Vx xx is the firmware version number 60 xxx xx is the connected unit s part number Reconfig e The unit sends the Reconfig message whenever the video input signal to the transmitter is changed Hphk4 The unit sends the Hph message whenever the output s horizontal position is shifted Vp The unit sends the Vph message whenever the output s vertical position is shifted Hstix5 The unit sends the Hst message whenever the output s horizontal start is shifted Tpxk7 lt The unit sends the Tpx message whenever the total pixels variable is changed Phslxe e2 The unit sends the Phs message whenever the pixel phase variable is changed FOX 500 Tx Rx Remote Control 4 5 Remote Control cont d Synksi The unit sends the Syn message whenever the output video format is changed Polka The unit sends the Pol message whenever the output sync polarity setting is changed Audfi2 The unit sends the Aud message whenever the input audio level gain and attenuation is changed Amtk1 The unit sends the Amt message whenever audio output is muted or unmuted Lvlk13je The unit sends the Lvl message whenever the audio output level is changed Sprixg e The unit sends the Spr message whenever a preset is saved Rprik13 e The unit sends the Rpr message whenever a preset is recalled Zpg The unit sends the Zpg message whenever all presets have been era
63. or When the receiver does not detect a light link on fiber cable Optical 1 pin 1 and pin 2 of this port are shorted together FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation 2 13 Installation cont d Fiber optic connectors and LEDs MENMA These units output continuous invisible light which may be harmful and dangerous to the eyes use with caution For additional safety plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber optic cable is unplugged NOTE Ensure that you use the proper fiber cable for your transmitter receiver pair Typically singlemode fiber has a yellow jacket and multimode cable has an orange jacket Only one fiber optic cable Optical 1 is required for video audio and serial command transmission But if you connect only one fiber optic cable you will not receive RS 232 reports from the controlled device and there will be reduced front panel Windows based control program and RS 232 command functionality on the Rx unit To receive responses from the controlled device and for full functionality you will need to install both fiber optic cables Optical 1 required For all one way OPTICAL video audio and serial communications from the transmitter to the receiver connect a fiber optic cable to the Optical 1 LC connector a NN OPTIONAL FOR RETURN DATA Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Optical 1 connector on the FOX 500 Tx transmitter item 9 on figure 2 4 on p
64. ple Instruction Set Control Host to interface communications SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field No special characters are required to begin or end a command character sequence When a command is valid the unit executes the command and sends a response to the host device All responses from the unit to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed CR LF which signals the end of the response character string A string is one or more characters Symbol definitions Symbols variables defined on the next page are used throughout the Unit initiated messages section and the command response table on page 4 8 The symbols represent variables in the unit initiated messages and the command response table fields FOX 500 Tx Rx Remote Control 4 3 AGS mE E wet X N E i x A x lt c a B 2 J op IN jo X l o Remote Control cont d CR LF carriage return line feed space Mute auto image front panel lock status Output sync format Output sync polarity Horizontal and vertical position Horizontal start Pixel phase Total pixels Sync frequency Memory preset number Audio gain adjustment range Audio attenuation adjustment range Audio level adjustment range Output level Test pattern Firmware version Link input status Mode Transmitter or receiver Resolution Refresh rate DDC rotary switch position Link 2 enable Internal temper
65. ptic cable Optical 1 is required for video audio and serial command transmission But if you connect only one fiber optic cable you will not receive RS 232 reports from the controlled device and there will be reduced RS 232 command and Windows control program functionality on the Rx unit To receive responses from the controlled device and for full functionality you will need to install both fiber optic cables Rear Panel Remote RS 232 Ports REMOTE RS 232 Pin Function TX Transmit data RX Receive data ina Gnd Signal ground 7 F 2 MAX mi 5mm l Do not tin the wires Controlling Device Bidirectional Ground Ground Receive Rx Receive Rx Transmit Tx Transmit Tx Figure 4 1 Remote connector pin assignments 4 2 FOX 500 Tx Rx Remote Control Front Panel Configuration Port The front panel configuration ports parallel the rear panel Remote RS 232 ports If a front panel configuration connection is made on either unit that unit s rear panel Remote RS 232 port becomes inactive The optional Extron 9 pin D to 2 5 mm mini jack TRS RS 232 cable part 70 335 01 figure 4 2 can be used for connection to the Configuration port 6 feet m 1 8 m Part 70 335 01 Tip Ring Sleeve Gnd 9 pin D Connection TRS Plug Pin 2 Computer s RX line Tip Pin 3 Computer s TX line Ring Pin5 Computers signal ground Sleeve Figure 4 2 Optional 9 pin TRS RS 232 cable Sim
66. ration port are on the rear port are not connected panel figure 2 4 4 DDC Resol ution rotary switch FOX 500 DVI only Set this switch to one of the positions below to select the source of the DDC or a specific resolution FOX 500 Tx RGB INPUT 3 e Position 0 The loop through monitor item below on F777 10 er is the source of the Display Data Channel DDC e Position 1 The DDC is selected either from the front panel using the menu system or via one of the system s serial ports using an SIS command or the Windows based control program e Position 2 F Specify a resolution The table below identifies the switch positions and the associated resolutions The vertical refresh rate for all resolutions is 60 Hz with the exception of the 576p resolution which is 50 Hz 9 Source or Figure 2 4 FOX 500 Tx Resolution Pos Resolution Pos Resolution transmitter s connectors vA Sus SA TEE Local monitor 6 1280x1024 C 576p NMA Connect an active ET RS 232 menu Ea 1365 x 768 D 720p input to only the pan AR 2 1920x1200 8 1366x768 E 1080i Ded AN sa 3 sooxeoo 9 1400x1050 F 1080 connector not RGBS P both 4 1024x768 A 1600 x 1200 ex EJ 1280 x 768 B 480p G RGB Input connectors FOX 500 RGB only es BNC connectors Connect RGsB Buffered Loop through connector FOX 500 DVI only an RGBHV RGBS RGsB or RsGsBs N
67. rations car l ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l exposer de hautes tensions et autres dangers Fentes et orifices Si le boitier de l appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices ceux ci servent emp cher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais tre bloqu es par des objets Lithium Batterie Il a danger d explosion s ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant Vorsicht Stromquellen Dieses Gerat sollte nur ber die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden Dieses Ger t wurde f r eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten neutralen Leiter konzipiert Der dritte Kontakt ist f r einen Erdanschlu amp und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder aufer Betrieb gesetzt werden Stromunterbrechung Um das Ger t auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen sollten Sie alle Netzkabel aus der R ckseite des Ger tes aus der externen Stomversorgung falls dies m glich ist oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen Schutz des Netzkabels Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden dafs sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden k nnen Wartung Alle Wartungsmaf
68. repair or replace said products or components to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition provided that it is returned within the warranty period with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to USA Canada South America and Central America Extron USA 1001 East Ball Road Anaheim CA 92805 U S A Europe Africa and the Middle East Extron Europe Hanzeboulevard 10 3825 PH Amersfoort The Netherlands Asia Extron Asia 135 Joo Seng Road 704 01 PM Industrial Bldg Singapore 368363 Singapore Japan Extron Japan Kyodo Building 16 Ichibancho Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0082 Japan China Extron China 686 Ronghua Road Songjiang District Shanghai 201611 China Middle East Extron Middle East Dubai Airport Free Zone F12 PO Box 293666 United Arab Emirates Dubai This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse improper handling care electrical or mechanical abuse abnormal operating conditions or non Extron authorized modification to the product If it has been determined that the product is defective please call Extron and ask for an Applications Engineer at 714 491 1500 USA 31 33 453 4040 Europe 65 6383 4400 Asia or 81 3 3511 7655 Japan to receive an RA Return Authorization number This will begin the repair process as quickly as possible Units must be returned insured with shipping charges
69. rer or other file browser double click the downloaded executable exe file s to self extract the firmware file s 3 Connect a Windows based computer to the either serial port rear panel Remote RS 232 or front panel Configuration of the unit to be updated See chapter 2 Installation for more details 4 Start the FOX Extender Program See Starting the program on page 4 16 4 24 FOX 500 Tx Rx e Remote Control FOX 500 Tx Rx Remote Control 4 25 Remote Control cont d 5 Click Tools gt Update Firmware The Extron Firmware Loader appears figure 4 17 4 26 3 Extron s Firmware Loader Current Unit Information Select a firmware file a Sm Baud Model FO 500 Fix Firmware version 1 00 0006 Upload Exit Choose Firmware File fs FOXSRX wl1 00 0007 BIM 4 E FosoTs v1 00 0007 BIM by Recent Documents Desktop ky Documents ky Computer z My Network File name Places FOeSRes_ 1 00 0007 z Extron s Firmware Loader x Files af type x Curent Unit Information Model F 500 Fix Firmware version 1 00 0006 BaudR ate 115200 Figure 4 17 Open window FOX 500 Tx Rx Remote Control a Click Browse The open file window appears Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file Select the file The Firmware Loader returns to the top NOTE Valid firmware files must have the file extension
70. rogram cannot report the position values Output Configuration area Nuga f infigga aiumn pre Fists a FIGIT F AGIS O Abad Dura Folaen 4 Anko nine Fite ayere fa n gres Figure 4 11 Extender program Output Configuration area Sync Format radio buttons Click either the RGBHV RGBS or RGsB radio button to select the desired video output sync format Output Polarity radio buttons Click either the Follow input sync or Force sync to negative radio button to select the desired video output sync polarity NOTE When you make output configuration changes the setting is changed in the receiver It reports the changes to the transmitter via the optional Optical 2 cable If you are connected to either of the transmitter s serial ports and the Optical 2 cable is not connected in your system the program cannot report the output sync format and polarity position settings in the control program s Video Adjustment area You can change the output sync format and polarity but the program cannot report the changes FOX 500 Tx Rx Remote Control 4 21 Remote Control cont d Advanced Configuration area Puhia Genii Alon Eanes Nor Figure 4 12 Extender program Advanced Configuration area Executive Mode button Click the Executive Mode radio button to toggle the front panel lock on and off NOTE When you toggle the front panel lock on and off the setting is changed in the receiver It reports the changes
71. ructions should be kept for future reference Follow Warnings Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information Avoid Attachments Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be hazardous Consignes de S curit Francais Ce symbole sert avertir l utilisateur que la documentation fournie avecle mat riel contient des instructions importantes concernantl exploitation et la maintenance r paration Ce symbole sert avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence dansle boitier del appareil de tensions dangereuses non isol es posant des risques d lectrocution Attention Lire les instructions Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de s curit et d exploitation avant d utiliser le mat riel Conserver les instructionse Ranger les consignes de s curit afin de pouvoir les consulter l avenir Respecter les avertissements Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqu s sur le mat riel ou pr sent s dans la documentation utilisateur Eviter les pi ces de fixation Ne pas utiliser de pi ces de fixation ni d outils non recommand s par le fabricant du mat riel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung Instandhaltung geben Dieses
72. ry depending on factors such as fiber type fiber bandwidth connector splicing losses modal or chromatic dispersion environmental factors and kinks Nominal peak wavelength 850 nm for FOX 500 DVI MM 1310 nm for FOX 500 DVI SM Data rale oe S cei 4 25 Gbps FOX 500 Tx Rx Reference Information A 7 Reference Information cont d Transmission power SINP lemod sroin 5 dBm typical Multimode 5 dBm typical Maximum receiver sensitivity DING LEMOS ki pas awdk ansan stya 18 dBm typical Mil Od eras eseina 12 dBm typical Optical loss budget DINE lemode sostenere 13 dB maximum Multimode 7 dB maximum Video Resolution range Single link DVI and HDMI digital video signals are supported including 640x480 60 Hz through 1600x1200 60 Hz and also HDTV signals at 480p 720p 1080i and 1080p Higher resolutions up to 1920x1200 60 Hz undersampled Nozi The FOX 500 DVI Series can be used to distribute HDMI signals if you use a DVI to HDMI adapter However when using HDMI signals the FOX units do not transmit audio and CEC signals Foralen ia is aaa it RGB and YCbCr digital video DLAI ALG Ses sess eat poin da so zes seen DVI 1 0 HDMI 1 2 Video input and loop through transmitter FOX 500 DVI Tx Number signal type 1 DVI D or HDMI input 1 DVI D or HDMI loop through Connect s sits deines 1 femal
73. sed ImgiXi The unit sends the Img message with the Ki variable whenever the auto memory function has been toggled on or off Inge The unit sends the Img message with no variable whenever the auto image function has been triggered Tstx14 e The unit sends the Tst message whenever a test pattern has been selected or test patterns are turned off 1LnkK16 e2Lnkf x1e e RGBK16 e Audk16 The unit sends the status message whenever a change in the fiber link and video and audio connection occurs FOX 500 Tx Rx Remote Control Error responses When the unit receives a valid SIS command it executes the command and sends a response to the host device If the unit is unable to execute the command because the command is invalid or it contains invalid parameters the unit returns an error response to the host The error response codes are E10 Invalid command E11 Invalid preset number E13 Invalid parameters E14 Invalid command for this configuration Timeout Pauses of 10 seconds or longer between command ASCII characters result in a timeout The command operation is aborted with no other indication Using the command response table The command response table begins on page 4 8 Lower case letters are acceptable in the command field Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command response fields Command and response examples are shown throughout the table The ASCII to HEX con
74. set number 1 to 30 X10 Audio gain adjustment range 0 to 10 X11 Audio attenuation adjustment range 0 to 18 x12 Audio level adjustment range 18 0 to 10 0 in 1 0 dB steps p 3uo 013u0 a jousy ZI T 043UO 910UI9M e XY XL 00S XOA 043u0 910UI9M e XY XL 00S XO EL T Command response table for SIS commands continued Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to unit unit to host Audio output level Set to consumer line level 40 0 Set the transmitter s audio output to the consumer 10 dBV line level Set to professional line level 40 1 Set the transmitter s audio output to the professional 4 dBu line level Show the audio output line 40 0 consumer 1 professional level Audio mute Mute the audio Silence the receiver s audio output Unmute the audio The receiver outputs audio Show audio mute status Audio output mute status is X1 0 unmuted 1 muted Auto memory Disable auto memory Enable auto memory Show auto memory status Auto image Trigger auto image NOTE x1 Mute status 0 off 1 on Audio output level 0 consumer 1 professional Command response table for SIS commands continued Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to unit unit to host Front panel lock Executive mode Lock the front panel 1X Unlock the front panel 0X Show the panel lock status X Kije Test pattern Moy You must have a vid
75. stances from the transmitter or receiver to the controlling device can vary up to 200 feet 61 m Factors such as cable gauge baud rates environment and output levels from the unit and the controlling device all affect transmission distance Distances of about 50 feet 15 m are typically not a problem In some cases the unit may be capable of serial communications via RS 232 up to 250 feet 76 m away FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation 2 19 Installation cont d 2 20 FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation FU amp FOX 500 Tx Rx lt u Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators FOX 500 Tx HIGH RESOLUTION FIBER OPTIC TRANSMITTER QRGB QOLINK1 Extron AUDIO O LINK 2 OPTIONAL Figure 3 1 FOX 500 HIGH RESOLUTION FIBER OPTIC RECEIVER NOTE Figure 3 1 shows FOX 500 RGB units The FOX 500 DVI units are similar with the exception that the Signal Monitoring RGB LED is labeled DVI Power LED This LED lights to indicate the power is applied to the unit Signal monitoring LEDs RGB LEDs FOX 500 RGB only This LED lights on both units when the transmitter detects a sync signal on its video input e Horizontal sync H for RGBHV video e Composite sync S for RGBS video e Green Sync on green G for RGsB or RsGsBs video DVI LEDs FOX 500 DVI only This LED lights on both units when t
76. t knob to adjust the total pixels within 255 of the default value the input s horizontal resolution Rotate the Adjust knob to select the pixel phase from 0 to 31 The default is 16 Output Configuration menu Figure 3 4 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Output Configuration menu its submenus and the available settings FOX 500 nn nk nnHz FORMAT RGBHV This submenu is available only when an RGB or DVI transmitter is connected to a FOX 500 RGB receiver ADVANCED CONFIG EXIT MENU PRESS NEXT Figure 3 4 Output Configuration menu flowchart NOTE The Format submenu is available only when either an RGB or DVI transmitter is connected to an RGB receiver 3 6 FOX 500 Tx Rx Operation Format submenu Rotate either Adjust knob while in the Format submenu to select the desired video output format RGBHV or RGsB Sync submenu The display or projector may require a negative sync signal Rotate either Adjust knob to select FLW Follow the output video sync follows the input or Force sync is forced negative Audio Configuration menu Figure 3 5 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Audio Configuration menu its submenus and the available settings FOX 500 nn nk nnHz PICTURE CONTROL OUTPUT 4 CONFIG AUDIO 18 0 dB to CONFIG 10 0 dB Menu This submenu is only PRESETS available when both Menu fiber
77. t the DDC Resolution and refresh rate The transmitter s rear panel DDC Resol ution rotary switch must be in position 1 for the variables to be changeable via FOX Extender Program The Resolution and Refresh Rate drop boxes are grayed out and unavailable for selection if the switch is in other than position 1 Video Adjustment area Whole Alpinen di HB ew cani ty Figure 4 10 Extender program Video Ajustment area The Video Adjustment area provides slider controls that let you change the following video parameters e Shift Horizontal position e Shift Vertical position e Horizontal Start e Pixel Phase e Total Pixels FOX 500 Tx Rx Remote Control NOTE When you make changes to the horizontal start pixel phase or total pixels settings the value is changed in the transmitter If you are connected to either of the receiver s serial ports and the Optical 2 cable is not connected in your system you cannot change these values using the control program These slider controls are grayed out unavailable NOTE When you make horizontal or vertical position changes shift the image the setting is changed in the receiver It reports the shift values to the transmitter via the optional Optical 2 cable If you are connected to either of the transmitter s serial ports and the Optical 2 cable is not connected in your system you can still shift the image in the control program s Video Adjustment area but the p
78. t total pixel value 4114 Tpxxz e Increase total pixel value by 1 pixel Decrement total pixel value 11 Tpxxz e Decrease total pixel value by 1 pixel Show total pixel value 114 Tpxxz e List sync frequency View input frequency ILS ka ks List the input frequency as X8 KHz horizontal and Hz vertical Pixel phase Oto 31 Total pixels 255 of the default value Sync frequency Xxx xx frequency in kHz H or Hz V Command response table for SIS commands continued Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to unit unit to host Memory presets Save preset xo Spro Command code is a comma Recall preset x9 Rpr Command code is a period Audio input gain and attenuation Mo The set gain G and attenuation g commands are case sensitive Noyes When the controlling PC is connected to the receiver the FOX 500 can perform this command only if the fiber 2 cable is connected The unit returns the E14 error if fiber 2 is not connected Set input audio gainto dB X10 G Aud xi2 value Example 2G Aud 02 04 Set the input audio gain to 2 dB Set input audio attenuation x1t e Aud xi2 2 to dB value Increment level G Audk12 lt 4 Increase audio level by 1 0 dB Example Aud 03 Increment the audio input level from 2 dB to 3 dB Decrement level AudK12 Decrease the audio level by 1 0 dB Example Aud 094 4 Decrement audio input level from 08 dB to 9 dB Show input gain x12 NOTE Memory pre
79. tem the program cannot report the output audio level in the control program s Audio Adjustment Firmware upgrade Firmware can be upgraded for each unit via either of that unit s serial ports by calling the Extron Firmware Loader utility from the Windows based control program NOTE When firmware upgrades are available they are unique to the unit a transmitter firmware upgrade for the Tx unit and a receiver upgrade for the Rx unit area You can change the level but the program cannot report the changes The program shows the Set Consumer or Professional level message to indicate that the output level command is control only not an indication figure 4 15 The message is displayed for approximately 1 second You must connect directly to the unit to be updated Upload replacement firmware as follows 1 Visit the Extron web site www extron com click the Download Center tab and then click the Firmware link figure 4 16 Select the appropriate firmware file s to download and copy it them to your computer Note the u a pe a folder to which you save the firmware file s Audio Output Level Products Applications Technologies Company Download Professional Level 40Bu Set Consumer level Download Home Download Center Figure 4 15 Alternate Audio Adjustment area TN Firmware 28 files I4 files indication kiy Figure 4 16 Location of firmware upgrade files 2 Inthe Windows Explo
80. the device and mark the four screw holes and the table material to be removed Remove the table material Test the fit by inserting the front of the device through the hole If necessary use a rasp or coarse file to enlarge the hole Drill four pilot holes each 3 32 2 mm in diameter by 1 4 deep 6 3 mm deep in the locations that you marked in step 3 Using the provided 8 four wood screws attach the brackets to the mounting surface Slide the device in or out until it is in the desired position Tighten the screws installed in step 2 If the screws are inaccessible to a screwdriver FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation 2 5 Installation cont d a Mark the location of the brackets relative to the screws 15 pin HD connector Connect an analog VGA UXGA RGB Remove the transmitter or receiver from inside the video source to this 15 pin HD female connector furniture Buffered Loop through connector FOX 500 RGB only c Tighten the screws If desired connect a local monitor to this 15 pin HD connector d Replace the unit inside the surface step 6 G DVI I Input connector FOX 500 DVI only Connect a single f link of DVI D to this DVI I connector See DVI connector Connections FOX 500 DVI on page 2 15 for pin assignments Transmitter rear panel connections and settings No The FOX 500 DVI accepts only the digital signals on the DVI I Input connector The analog pins on the All connectors except the Configu
81. through the main menu system in the FOX 500 Rx receiver See Menu system overview in this chapter for details Next button The Next button steps through the submenus in the FOX 500 receiver menu system See Menu system overview in this chapter for details Adjust lt gt horizontal and Adjust vertical knobs The Adjust lt gt and Adjust knobs change settings when used in conjunction with the menu system Rotate these knobs to scroll through the selection options and make adjustments See Menu system overview in this chapter for details Front Panel Operations The following paragraphs detail the power up process and then details the menu system the picture adjustments and selection of executive mode Power on indications Power is automatically applied when the power FOX S00 MM cord is connected to an AC source When AC power is applied both units perform self tests Or When the self test completes satisfactorily both units signal monitoring LEDs item on figure 3 1 light as appropriate for the connections OF The receiver s LCD shown at right displays the model D indicates DVI MM and SM indicate the transmission mode horizontal input rates in kHz or No Input and vertical input rate in Hz FOX 500D SM nn nk nnHz FOX 500 Tx Rx Operation 3 3 Operation cont d Menu system overview NOTE Where a submenu is marked as unavailable in the following pages the submenu flow skips over
82. tting Refer to the flowcharts in this chapter and to specific sections for explanations on knob adjustments NOTE Figure 3 3 Picture Control menu flowchart The Horizontal Start and Total Pixels Pixel Phase submenus are only available when both fiber cables are If you press the Menu button while a main menu is installed between the transmitter and receiver active the next main menu becomes active If you press the Menu button while a submenu is active the LCD backs up to display that submenu s main menu Position submenu The position submenu allows you to shift the receiver s output image horizontally and vertically on the display Rotate the To return to the default screens let the receiver remain Adjust lt gt knob to shift the image horizontally Rotate the idle for 30 seconds until the selected screen times out Adjust knob to shift the image vertically or press the Menu button until the Exit Menu appears then press the Next button 3 4 FOX 500 Tx Rx e Operation FOX 500 Tx Rx Operation 3 5 Operation cont d Horizontal Start submenu The Horizontal Start submenu defines the horizontal position of the first active pixel in the active area or the receiver s output Rotate either Adjust knob while in this submenu to set the start variable Total Pixel and Pixel Phase submenu The Total Pixel and Pixel Phase submenu displays and lets you set the total number of pixels and the pixel phase Rotate the Adjust lt g
83. ut to the transmitter 1 audio is input Show temperature X234 View internal temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius Resets Reset audio Zpa Reset all audio settings to default levels 0 dB gain and consumer 10 dB level Reset presets Zpg Reset erase all memory presets System reset Zpxe Reset all settings to the factory defaults NOTE x15 Firmware version U 00 Link input status 0 link or input not detected 1 link or input detected Internal temperature Fahrenheit and Celsius nnnFennC p 3uo 013u0 a jouy Remote Control cont d Windows Based Program Control The Extron FOX Extender Program which communicates with 2 Select the Com port to which your transmitter or receiver is connected Click OK The FOX Extender Program window appears figure 4 4 the transmitter and receiver pair via either unit s rear panel Remote RS 232 port or front panel Configuration port provides an easy way to operate the pair The program is compatible with Windows 2000 Windows XP or later Updates to this program can be downloaded from the Extron Web site www extron com Installing the software The program is contained on a disk To install the software insert the disk into the drive The setup program should start automatically If it does not self start run Launch exe from the disk and follow the instructions that appear on the screen By default the Windows installation creates a C Program Fil
84. ve screw terminal and a 3 5 mm mini jack Links monitoring The transmitters and receivers front panels have indicators for monitoring image and audio transmission and both fiber optic links Loss of light alarms The transmitters and receivers rear panels have discrete outputs that indicate if either of the fiber optic links have suffered a loss of the light signal Windows based control program For RS 232 remote control from a PC the Extron Windows based control software provides a graphical interface and drag and drop point and click operation Simple Instruction Set SIS The transmitters and receivers use Extron s 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 from the front panel or under RS 232 control Upgradable firmware The firmware that controls each unit s operation can be upgraded in the field via an RS 232 link without taking the unit out of service Firmware upgrades are available for download on the Extron Web site www extron com and they can be installed using the Windows based control program Memory presets 30 memory presets are a time saving feature that let you store input size and position settings relative to a specific input resolution You can then recall those settings when needed with a few simple steps Rack mounting AII FOX 500 Tx and Rx units are rack mounta
85. version table below is for use with the command response table ASCII to HEX Conversion Table Esc 1B CR OD 22 24 go l lt LI ZTVO B J R Z b j r Z FOX 500 Tx Rx Remote Control 4 7 8 7 01 U0D e1ouley e XY XL 00S XOJ 01 U0D a oway e XY XL 00S XOJ 6 7 Command response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command Response host to unit unit to host Video mute Mute output 1B Blk1 lt 4 Biko xij e Unmute output OB Show video mute status B Additional description Blank the video output Output video Video output mute status is X1 0 unmuted 1 muted DDC resolution and rate FOX 500 DVI only Mens The transmitter s rear panel DDC Resol ution rotary switch must be in position 1 for the variables to be changeable via an SIS command The unit returns the E14 error if the switch is in other than position 1 Set DDC resolution Show DDC resolution Show DDC switch position 41 Ki9 20 DDCRK19 x204 41 K1oj 2o e 418 Kai Select a DDC resolution and refresh rate Show the DDC resolution and refresh rate Show the rear panel DDC Resolution switch position Output sync format Set output sync format Show output sync format exap Synka 6 Kak Set the sync format 0 RGBHV 1 RGsB Output sync polarity Force output to sync negative Set output sync to follow Show output sync format NOTE Mute status Output sync format Output s
86. y convenient location Rack mounting UL guidelines The following Underwriters Laboratories UL guidelines pertain to the installation of a FOX 500 transmitter or receiver into a rack figure 2 1 1 Elevated operating ambient temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature Therefore consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature Tma of 122 F 50 C specified by Extron 2 Reduced air flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised 3 Mechanical loading Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading 4 Circuit overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern FOX 500 Tx Rx Installation 5 Reliable earthing grounding Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit
87. ync polarity Resolution Refresh rate REE DDC switch position 7 1 Poll e 7 0 Polo 74 Kej 0 unmuted 0 RGBHV 0 follow input 1 through 15 See page 4 4 1 50 Hz 00 to 15 0 to F hex 1 muted 1 RGsB 1 force sync to negative 2 60 Hz Receiver output sync H and V for RGBHV 5 for RGBS or s for RGsB is always negative Output sync follows the video sync input to the transmitter Command response table for SIS commands continued Command Horizontal shift Set a horizontal position Increment position Decrement position Show position ASCII Command Response host to unit unit to host Hphk4 lt 4 H Hphlx4e H Hphik4e H aje Additional description Set horizontal centering to x4 Shift the image one pixel to the right Shift the image one pixel to the left Vertical shift Set a vertical position Increment position Decrement position Show position pa vphik4 e Vphlx4 e vphix4e kaa Set vertical centering to x4 Shift the image down one line Shift the image up one line Horizontal start Mensa When the controlling PC is connected to the receiver the FOX 500 can perform this command only if the fiber 2 cable is connected The unit returns the E14 error if fiber 2 is not connected Set a start position Example Increment start position Decrement start position Show start position NOTE Horizontal start Horizontal and

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