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FOX 3G DVC • Installation 4
Installation
This section gives an overview of the steps for installing the FOX 3G DVC. It also provides a
description of the rear panel connectors and instructions for cabling. Topics include:
• Installation Overview
• Rear Panel
• Daisy-chain Connection
• Connecting for Remote Control
Installation Overview
CAUTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.
Follow these steps to install and set up the FOX 3G DVC:
1. Disconnect power from the converter and ensure that all other devices that will be
connected to it are powered off.
2. (Optional) Mount the unit in a rack or to furniture (see “Mounting the
FOX 3G DVC Converter” in the “Reference Information” section).
3. Connect the input. Connect an SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI source to the fiber optic LC
Input connector (
c
in figure 2 on the next page).
4. (Optional) Daisy-chain additional FOX 3G devices. Connect another
FOX 3G DVC or a FOX 3G HD-SDI to the Buffered Loop-Through (Tx) port of the input
connector (
b
in figure 2). (Up to three devices can be daisy-chained from this port.)
5. Connect the video output. Connect a display or other output device to one of the
following connectors:
• DVD-D — Digital video (
e
in figure 2)
• RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y — Analog RGB (RGBHV, RGBS, and RGsB) or YUV component video
(
f
in figure 2)
6. Connect the audio output. Connect an amplifier or other audio output device to the
5-pole captive screw audio connector (
g
in figure 2).
7. Connect a control device. Connect a computer or control system to one of the
following DVC ports to configure and control the converter via SIS commands.
• Config port (front panel) — USB connection (
a
in figure 9, “Operation”
section)
• RS-232 port (rear panel) — Serial RS-232 connection (
h
in figure 2)
NOTE: See “Command and Response Table” in the “Remote Configuration
and Control” section for definitions of the SIS commands.
8. Plug a standard IEC power cord (provided) into the power receptacle (
a
in figure 2).
Connect the DVC to a 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz AC power source.
9. Configure the FOX 3G DVC as needed, using the front panel menus (see “Menus on
the LCD Screen” in the “Operation” section) or SIS commands (see the “Remote
Configuration and Control” section).