User’s Manual FOX 500 DA6 High Resolution Fiber Optic Transmitter/Distribution Amplifier www.extron.com Extron Electronics, USA 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim, CA 92805 800.633.9876 714.491.1500 FAX 714.491.1517 Extron Electronics, Europe Beeldschermweg 6C 3821 AH Amersfoort, The Netherlands +800.3987.6673 +31.33.453.4040 FAX +31.33.453.4050 Extron Electronics, Asia 135 Joo Seng Rd. #04-01 PM Industrial Bldg., Singapore 368363 +800.7339.8766 +65.6383.4400 FAX +65.6383.4664 © 2007 Extron Electronics.
Precautions Safety Instructions • English This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. Caution Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment.
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Quick Start Guide — FOX 500 DA6 Install, connect, and operate the FOX 500 DA6 as follows: Step 1 Turn all of the equipment off or disconnect it from the power source. If desired, mount the DA in a rack or furniture, or place it on a desktop. Step 2 Connect a VGA to UXGA source to the DA: either to the RGB Input 15-pin HD connector or to the RGB Input BNC connectors. See the drawing at right to wire the BNC connectors.
Quick Start Guide — FOX 500 DA6 cont’d Step 7 REMOTE RS-232 ALARM For remote monitoring of the status of the Optical 2 link from the master receiver, connect a locally constructed or obtained device to the two Alarm poles of the DA's RS-232/ Alarm 5-pole captive screw connector. The DA shorts the two poles together when no light is detected. Tx Rx 1 2 Mounting the Unit ..................................................................... 2-2 Optical 2 light link.
Table of Contents, cont'd Windows®-based Program Control . ................................... 3-16 Installing the software ......................................................... 3-16 Starting the program ............................................................ 3-16 Status area .............................................................................3-18 Memory Preset area ..............................................................3-18 Mute area ................................................
Introduction The FOX 500 DA6 outputs continuous invisible light, which may be harmful and dangerous to the eyes; use with caution. N The return (receiver-to-DA) stream can come only from the device connected to output 1. In this manual, this device is called "the master receiver". • Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic cable connectors or into the fiber optic cables themselves. Both fiber cables must be connected to output 1 to support the return stream from the master receiver.
Introduction, cont’d The DA also buffers the RGB input and loops it through on a 15-pin HD connector for use by a local monitor. The DA can handle an RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs input signal. System video output — The video portion of the optical video output can be decoded to either RGB video or DVI video, depending on the receiver connected. N The DA can send and receive the proprietary signal(s) Audio input — The DA inputs balanced or unbalanced stereo audio on a 3.
Introduction, cont’d FOX 500 DA6 2 Chapter Two Installation and Operation Mounting the Unit Connections Front Panel Indicators System Operation 1-6 FOX 500 DA6 • Introduction
Installation and Operation Mounting the Unit C Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only. The 1U high, full-rack width unit can be placed on a tabletop, mounted in a rack, or mounted under or through a desk or other furniture. Mounting instructions Rack mount the DA as follows: 1. Attach the rack mounting brackets to the DA with the supplied eight #8 machine screws (figure 2-1). 2.
Installation and Operation, cont’d 5. Align the installed screws with the slots in the mounting brackets, and place the unit against the surface, with the screws through the bracket slots. 6. Slide the unit slightly forward or back, then tighten all four screws to fasten it in place. d 3.5 mm mini jack — Plug a stereo mini plug into this connector. Connections All connectors except the Configuration port are on the rear panel (figure 2-2 and figure 2-5). 0.
Installation and Operation, cont’d W next page), you do not receive reports from the controlled device connected to the master receiver. To receive responses from the controlled device, you must install two fiber optic cables. N The FOX 500 can pass RS-232 commands and responses at rates up to 38400 baud.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Rear panel serial ports connection Alarm outputs connection RS-232 OVER FIBER Tx Rx REMOTE RS-232 ALARM Tx Rx NA Pin TX RX Gnd REMOTE RS-232 ALARM Tx Rx 1 1 Pin 1 and pin 2 are shorted together when no light is detected.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Front Panel Indicators 6 feet (1.8 m) 1 Part #70-335-01 6 CONFIG 9 5 1 Tip 9-pin D Connection TRS Plug Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 5 Computer's RX line Computer's TX line Computer's signal ground Tip Ring Sleeve Figure 2-9 — Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 cable N This port parallels the rear panel Remote RS-232 ports. If a front panel configuration connection is made, the rear panel Remote RS-232 port becomes inactive and the front panel Configuration port is active.
Installation and Operation, cont’d System Operation After the DA, the receiver(s), and their connected devices are powered up, the system is fully operational. If any problems are encountered, ensure all traditional and fiber cables are routed and connected properly: • Ensure that the video source and the display(s) are properly connected to the DA and the receiver(s), and that the source, the DA, the receiver(s), and the display(s) have power applied.
Remote Control The DA 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 DA and the connected receivers possible. The serial ports are: • The rear panel Remote RS-232 port on 3-pin captive screw connectors • The front panel Configuration (RS-232) port, a 2.
Remote Control, cont’d Symbols ] = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) } = Carriage return (no line feed) • X! X@ = space = Mute/auto image/front panel lock status 0 or 1 (0=off and 1=on) = Output sync format X# 0 = RGBHV 1 = RGsB = Output sync polarity X$ X% X^ X& X* 0 = follow input 1 = force sync to negative = Horizontal and vertical position 0 to 255 = Horizontal start 0 to 255 = Pixel phase 0 to 31 = Total pixels ± 255 of the default value = Sync frequency xxx.
Remote Control, cont’d TpxX&] TstX1$] The unit sends the Tpx message whenever the total pixels variable is changed from the master receiver's front panel. The unit sends the Tst message whenever a test pattern has been selected or test patterns are turned off from the master receiver's front panel. PhsX^] The unit sends the Phs message whenever the pixel phase variable is changed from the master receiver's front panel.
3-8 B Show video mute status Video ouput mute status is X! (0 = unmuted, 1 = muted). X!] FOX 500 DA6 • Remote Control +H -H H Increment position. Decrement position Show position Shift the image one pixel to the left. HphX$] X$] HphX$] -/ / Decrement position Show position -) ) Decrement start position Show start position Shift the image up one line. VphX$] Increase the horizontal start location value. Decrease the vertical start location value.
3-10 -11# Decrement total pixel value Show total pixel value FOX 500 DA6 • Remote Control X(, X(. 1LS Increase total pixel value by 1 pixel. Command code is a comma. Command code is a period. RprX(] List the input frequency as X* kHz (horizontal) and X* Hz (vertical. SprX(] X*,X*] Set the total pixel value to 1555. TpxX&] TpxX&] TpxX&] Decrease total pixel value by 1 pixel. Set the total pixels to a specific value.
3-12 0Z Z Show mute status 55# Show auto memory status Trigger auto image FOX 500 DA6 • Remote Control 0X X Unlock the front panel Show the panel lock status The receiver outputs audio. X!] Exe0] Exe1] Img] X!] Img1] Img0] Silence the receiver's audio output. Amt0] X!] Additional description Amt1] (unit to host) Response (host to unit) ASCII Command (unit to host) Response Additional description 2J 3J 0J J Output grayscale Output alt.
3-14 I (host to unit) ASCII Command (unit to host) Response Additional description FOX 500 DA6 • Remote Control 1S 2S 3S 4S Show link 2 status Show input video status Show input audio status X1^] X1^] X1^] X1^] 60-nnn-nn] 1.23] 0 = audio is not input to the DA, 1 = audio is input. 0 = video is not input to the DA, 1 = video is input. 0 = light link not received at DA, 1 = light received. 0 = light link not received at receiver, 1 = light received.
Remote Control, cont’d Windows®-based Program Control The Extron FOX 500 Control Program, which communicates with the DA via the unit's rear panel Remote RS-232 port or front panel Configuration port, provides an easy way to operate the unit. You can also connect to the master receiver and communicate with the DA (if the Optical 2 cable is connected between the DA and the master receiver). 2. Select the Com port to which your DA or receiver is connected. Click OK.
Remote Control, cont’d Status area The status area provides visual indications of the connection status. These indications are similar to the front panel indications described in chapter 2, "Installation and Operation".
Remote Control, cont’d Video Adjustment area The Video Adjustment area provides slider controls that let you change the following video parameters: • Horizontal shift (position) Advanced Configuration area Executive Mode button — Click the Executive Mode radio button to toggle the front panel lock on and off. N When you toggle the front panel lock on and off, the setting is changed in the receiver(s).
Remote Control, cont’d 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 dB to +10 dB in 1.0 dB increments. Audio Output Level 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. N When you make an audio output level change, the setting is changed in the receiver(s).
Remote Control, cont’d N Valid firmware files must have the file extension “.BIN”. A file with any other extension is not a firmware upgrade for your FOX 500 DA6. c. Click Upload. The File Loader reports, "This process could take several minutes. Please wait..." and then displays a scroll bar that shows the status of the upload. d. When the Firmware Loader reports, "Transfer complete!", click the Exit button. 6. Cycle the DA unit's power. 7.
Remote Control, cont’d FOX 500 DA6 A Appendix A Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers 3-26 FOX 500 DA6 • Remote Control
Reference Information Specifications N 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. N 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 specifications Number/type.................................
Reference Information, cont’d Frequency response ...................... THD + Noise .................................. S/N . ................................................ CMRR ............................................. Audio bits per sample................... Sampling rate.................................. 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB 0.10% @ 1 kHz at nominal level >80 dB at maximum output (unweighted) 65 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz 18 bits per channel, 2 channels (L, R) 48 kHz Audio input Number/signal type .
Reference Information, cont’d Part Numbers Fiber Matrix 6400 matrix switcher Multimode I/O card FOX 500 DA6 part numbers The FOX 500 DA6 is available in a singlemode (SM) and a multimode (MM) model: FOX 500 Models Part number FOX 500 DA6 SM 60-863-02 FOX 500 DA6 MM 60-863-01 Included parts These items are included in each order for a FOX 500 DA6: Included parts Part number IEC power cord Tweeker (small screwdriver) User’s manual Extron Software Products CD (FOX 500 Control Program) Captive screw 5
Reference Information, cont’d A-8 FOX 500 DA6 • Reference Information
