User`s manual

FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Introduction
Introduction, cont’d
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FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Introduction
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The FOX 500 transmitter and receiver are both rack mountable
and have internal switching power supplies for worldwide
power compatibility.
Features
Ultra high performance — Offers perfect, pixel-by-pixel
RGBHV video transmission, up to 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz.
Higher resolutions can be transmitted, but with some loss
of video quality.
Video input — The transmitter inputs RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or
RsGsBs on BNC connectors or a 15-pin HD connector.
Analog loop-through on transmitter — The transmitter has
an analog loop-through, on a 15-pin HD connector that
allows connection of a local monitor.
Video output — The receiver outputs RGBHV, RGBS, or RGsB
(user-selectable) on BNC connectors and a 15-pin HD
connector.
Audio input — Balanced or unbalanced stereo audio is input to
the transmitter on a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminal
or a 3.5 mm mini jack.
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 or the RS-232 link.
Audio output — Balanced or unbalanced stereo audio is output
from the receiver on a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw
terminal and a 3.5 mm mini jack.
Links monitoring — Both units' front panels have indicators
for monitoring image and audio transmission and both
fiber optic links.
Loss-of-light alarms — Both units' 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 transmitter and
receiver both 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 lets 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 — Both units are rack mountable in any
conventional 19" wide rack, using Extron's full size rack
shelf.
Front panel security lockout (Executive mode) on receiver —
If a receiver is installed in an open area, where operation
by unauthorized personnel may be a problem, a security
lockout feature can be implemented. When the front
panel is locked, 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, autoswitchable,
internal power supply provides worldwide power
compatibility.