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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.
安全须知 • 中文 警告 这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中 有重要的操作和维护说明。 电源 • 该 设 备 只 能 使 用 产 品 上 标 明 的 电 源 。 设 备 必须使用有地线的供电系统供电。 第三条线 （地线）是安全设施，不能不用或跳过。 这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴 拔掉电源 • 为安全地从设备拔掉电源，请拔掉所有设备后 或桌面电源的电源线，或任何接到市电系统的电源线。 露的危险电压，有触电危险。 电源线保护 • 妥善布线， 避免被踩踏，或重物挤压。 注意 阅读说明书 • 用 户 使 用 该 设 备 前 必 须 阅 读 并 理 解所有安全和使用说明。 保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全说明书以备将来使 用。 遵守警告 • 用户应遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安 全和操作说明。 维护 • 所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行。 设备内部没 有用户可以更换的零件。为避免出现触电危险不要自己 试图打开设备盖子维修该设备。 通风孔 • 有些设备机壳上有通风槽或孔，它们是用来防止 机内敏感元件过热。 不要用任何东西挡住通风孔。 锂电池 • 不正确的更换电池会有爆炸的危险。 必须使用与 厂家推荐的相同
Chapter One • Introduction ..................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ..................................................................... 1-2 About the FOX 500 Tx/Rx ........................................................ 1-4 General system operation ...................................................... 1-4 Cable transmission modes ...................................................... 1-5 Features ........................................................................
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 ............................................... 4-3 Host-to-interface communications ........................................ 4-3 Symbol definitions ..................................................................
Introduction The FOX 500 Tx/Rx units output continuous invisible light, which may be harmful and dangerous to the eyes; use with caution. Local Monitor • Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic PC transceivers when the fiber optic cable is unplugged. 0 Tx AL TIC OP 2* 1 LINK NA Tx Rx M AR About this Manual • • • • 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.
Introduction, cont’d About the FOX 500 Tx/Rx General system operation The FOX 500 (RGB) transmitter inputs VGA - UXGA RGB video. The FOX 500 DVI transmitter inputs a single link of DVI video. Both transmitters input audio and one-way (transmitter-toreceiver) RS-232 serial communication (for applications such as projector control). The transmitters convert all of their inputs into a proprietary signal, and output the signal on a single fiber optic cable to the receiver.
Introduction, cont’d Features Ultra high performance — The system offers perfect, pixel-forpixel 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.
Introduction, cont’d 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, 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.
Installation Mounting the Unit C 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. C 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 (such as the use of power strips). 5.
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: 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. 1.
Installation, cont’d a. Mark the location of the brackets relative to the screws. b. Remove the transmitter or receiver from inside the furniture. 15-pin HD connector — Connect an analog VGA - UXGA RGB video source to this 15-pin HD female connector. b c. Tighten the screws. c d. Replace the unit inside the surface (step 6). Connections All connectors except the Configuration port are on the rear panel (figure 2-4).
Installation, cont’d f The input audio level can be set via the front panel or RS-232 control. See chapter 3, "Operation", and chapter 4, "Remote Control". Audio Input connectors — Connect an active input to only the 3.5 mm mini jack or the captive screw connector, not both. N 3.5 mm mini jack — Plug a stereo mini plug into this connector. g 5-pole captive screw connector — Connect a balanced or unbalanced stereo or mono audio input to this connector.
Installation, cont’d Receiver rear panel connections Fiber optic connectors and LEDs — or to any other compatible Extron FOX 500 device. or to any other compatible Extron FOX 500 device. 2-10 S RGB Tx Rx OPTIONAL FOR * RETURN DATA 2 16 17 18 14 FOX 500 DVI Rx 15 100-240V 0.
Installation, cont’d m DVI-I Output connector (FOX 500 DVI only) — Connect a DVI video display to this DVI-I connector. See "DVI connector (FOX 500 DVI)" on page 2-15 for pin assignments.. o The FOX 500 DVI outputs only the digital signals on the DVI-I Output connector. The analog pins on the N port are not connected.
Installation, cont’d W 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. N Only one fiber optic cable, Optical 1, is required for video, audio, and serial command transmission.
Installation, cont’d Use only cables specifically intended for DVI or HDMI interfaces. Use of non-DVI or non-HDMI cables or modified cables can result in a missing video output. N Rear panel serial ports connection Alarm outputs connection REMOTE RS-232 ALARM Tx Rx 1 Pin 1 and pin 2 are shorted together when no light is detected.
Installation, cont’d Front panel Configuration ports RGB LINK 1 AUDIO LINK 2 (OPTIONAL) N This port is RS-232 only, with the following protocols: CONFIG FOX 500 Tx HIGH RESOLUTION FIBER OPTIC RECEIVER 20 • 9600 baud • 1 stop bit N MENU ADJUST NEXT RGB LINK 1 AUDIO LINK 2 (OPTIONAL) CONFIG FOX 500 Rx HIGH RESOLUTION FIBER OPTIC RECEIVER Figure 2-12 — FOX 500 Tx/Rx front panels t These ports parallel the rear panel Remote RS-232 ports.
Installation, cont’d FOX 500 Tx/Rx 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations 2-20 FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Installation
Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators RGB LINK 1 AUDIO LINK 2 (OPTIONAL) 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.
Operation, cont’d Menu system overview N Where a submenu is marked as unavailable in the following pages, the submenu flow skips over the unavailable submenus completely. N From any menu or submenu, after 30 seconds of inactivity, the receiver saves all adjustment settings and times out to the default (FOX 500) LCD display. Figure 3-2 shows a flowchart of the main menus in the menu system. Power on FOX 500 nn.nk nnHz Menu PICTURE CONTROL 30 sec. Menu OUTPUT CONFIG 30 sec.
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.
Operation, cont’d 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 30 sec. PICTURE CONTROL Menu 30 sec. Next RECALL NA 29 Menu < > SAVE < NA > 30 sec.
Operation, cont’d N 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.
Operation, cont’d System reset To reset all FOX 500 menu selections to the factory default 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. 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).
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: • 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 Unit-initiated messages ] = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) • X! X@ X# X$ X% X^ X& X* = space = Mute/auto image/front panel lock status 0 or 1 (0=off and 1=on) = Output sync format 0 = RGBHV 1 = RGsB = Output sync polarity 0 = follow input 1 = force sync to negative = Horizontal and vertical position 0 to 255 = Horizontal start 0 to 255 - or - = Pixel phase 0 to 31 (c) Copyright 2007, Extron Electronics FOX 500 Rx, ± 255 of the default value Vx.
Remote Control, cont’d SynX#] The unit sends the Syn message whenever the output video format is changed. PolX#] The unit sends the Pol message whenever the output sync polarity setting is changed. AudX1@] The unit sends the Aud message whenever the input audio level (gain and attenuation) is changed. AmtX!] The unit sends the Amt message whenever audio output is muted or unmuted. LvlX1#] The unit sends the Lvl message whenever the audio output level is changed.
Command FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Remote Control ASCII Command Response Additional description Mute output 1B Blk1] Blank the video output. Unmute output 0B Blk0] Output video. Show video mute status B X!] Video output mute status is X! (0 = unmuted, 1 = muted). (host to unit) (unit to host) Video mute DDC resolution and rate (FOX 500 DVI only) N 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.
Command ASCII Command FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Remote Control (host to unit) Response (unit to host) Additional description Pixel phase N 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 X^U PhsX^] Set the pixel phase value to X^. Example: 10U Set the pixel phase value to 10.
Command FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Remote Control ASCII Command Response Additional description Set to consumer line level 40*0# Lvl0] Set to professional line level 40*1# Lvl1] Show the audio output line level 40# X1#] Set the transmitter's audio output to the consumer (–10 dBV) line level. Set the transmitter's audio output to the professional (+4 dBu) line level. 0 = consumer, 1 = professional. Mute the audio 1Z Amt1] Silence the receiver's audio output.
Command ASCII Command FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Remote Control (host to unit) Response (unit to host) Additional description Disable and enable return link N This function is primarily used and recommended when the transmitting device is a FOX 500 DA6 and the receiver is connected to any of outputs 2 through 6 on the DA. Disable return link 66*0*0# Disable link #2. Rle*0*0] Enable return link 66*0*1# Rle*0*1] Show return link status 66*0# 0*X2@] Enable link #2 (default setting).
Remote Control, cont’d Windows®-Based Program Control The Extron FOX Extender Program, which communicates with 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. 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 program is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, or later.
Remote Control, cont’d Status area Memory Preset area Figure 4-6 — Extender program Memory Preset area 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".
Remote Control, cont’d DDC/EDID Resolution area N 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). Figure 4-9 — Extender program DDC/EDID Resolution area The DDC/EDID Resolution area provides drop boxes that let you manually set the DDC Resolution and refresh rate.
Remote Control, cont’d Advanced Configuration area 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. N 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.
Remote Control, cont’d N 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 system, the program cannot report the output audio level in the control program's Audio Adjustment area. You can change the level, but the program cannot report the changes.
Remote Control, cont’d 5. Click Tools > Update Firmware. The Extron Firmware Loader appears (figure 4-17). a. Click Browse. The open file window appears. b. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the file. The Firmware Loader returns to the top. N Valid firmware files must have the file extension “.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...
Remote Control, cont’d FOX 500 Tx/Rx A 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 N N N 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. 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. 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.
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) Connectors ������������������������������������� 1 x 6 female BNC and (1) female 15-pin HD Nominal level �������������������������������� 0.7 Vp-p for RGB Minimum/maximum levels �������� 0.3 V to 1.
Reference 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™) FOX 500 DVI Specifications N 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.
Reference Information, cont’d Transmission power Singlemode ������������������������� Multimode �������������������������� Maximum receiver sensitivity Singlemode ������������������������� Multimode �������������������������� Optical loss budget Singlemode ������������������������� Multimode �������������������������� -5 dBm, typical -5 dBm, typical -18 dBm, typical -12 dBm, typical 13 dB, maximum 7 dB, maximum Video Resolution range ��������������������������� Single link DVI and HDMI digital video signa
Reference Information, cont’d 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.
Reference Information, cont’d Optional accessories Accessories Adapters Part number Accessories Part number 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS‑232 cable 70-335-01 HDMIF-DVIDM HDMI female to DVI-D male adapter 26-616-01 RSU 129 9.5" 1U universal rack shelf kit 60-190-01 26-617-01 RSB 129 9.
Reference Information, cont’d A-14 FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Reference Information
