User guide

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Introduction 1
Introduction
This section contains general information about this guide and the FOX T USW 203 Universal
Switcher with an integrated fiber optic transmitter, selected device features, and a typical
application diagram. Topics in this section include:
• About this Guide
• About the FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher
• Key Features
About this Guide
This guide describes installation, operation, and control procedures, and reference
information for the FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher with an integrated fiber optic
transmitter. In this guide, the terms “FOX T USW 203” and “switcher” are used
interchangeably to refer to any model of the FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher in
singlemode or multimode.
About the FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher
The Extron FOX T USW 203 is a three input universal switcher with an integrated fiber optic
transmitter that provides long haul transmission of HDCP-compliant HDMI, RGBHV, or HD
component video, stereo audio, and RS-232 signals over fiber optic cabling. It delivers
pixel-for-pixel transmission of images up to 1920x1200 and 2K, including HDTV 1080p
@ 60 Hz.
To configure and control the FOX T USW 203, connect a computer and enter Simple
Instruction Set (SIS) commands (see SIS Configuration and Control on page 13) or use the
FOX Extenders Control Program (see FOX Extenders Control Program on page 21).
12V
1.0A MAX
FOX SR HDMI
POWER
LINK
LINK
OPTICAL
Rx
Tx
HDMI AUDIO
HDMI
AUDIO
OUTPUTS
ON
OFF
REMOTE
RS-232
Tx Rx
RS-232
OVER FIBER
ALARM
Tx Rx 1 2
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FOX T USW 203
RS-232CONTACT
RS-232
OVER FIBER
AUDIO
HDMI
HDMI
LOOP-THRU
ALARM
REMOTE
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
OPTICAL
INPUTS
1
POWER
12V
0.7 A MAX
2
3
LINK
LINK
G Tx Rx G1 2 1 2 3 G
RGB/R-Y, Y, B-Y
OUTPUTS
Extron
FOX T USW 203
Fiber Optic Switcher
1
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42
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RS-232
RS-232
Extron
FOXBOX SR HDMI
Fiber Optic Receiver
Flat Panel Display
Flat Panel Display
VGA PC
HDMI
La
ptop
Blu-ray Player
Up to 30 km
(18.75 miles)
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HDMI
HDMI
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HDMI
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RS-232
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Figure 1. Typical FOX T USW 203 Application