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68-1464-01 Rev. C03 11High Resolution Fiber Optic Transmitters and ReceiversFOXBOX Tx / Rx VGAFOXBOX Tx VGA/YUVFOXBOX Tx / Rx DVIFOXBOX Tx / Rx DVI Pl

System CompatibilityThe FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus transmitter fiber optic output signal can be received only by a FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus receiver.All fiber optic

Cable Transmission ModesThe transmitters and receivers are further categorized by the type of fiber optic cable, multimode or singlemode, which define

Audio input — The transmitters accept an unbalanced stereo or mono audio input on a 3.5 mm mini jack.Audio input gain/attenuation — The input audio le

Installation and OperationThis sections details the installation of the FOXBOX Tx/Rx, including:• Installation Overview• Mounting the Unit• Connect

Connections and ConfigurationTransmitter Connections and IndicatorsFOXBOX Tx VGA Rear PanelFOXBOX Tx DVI Plus Rear PanelFront PanelFront PanelFOXBOX Tx

d RS-232 Over Fiber port — If you want the FOXBOX to pass serial ALARMTx Rx 1 2RS-232OVER FIBER command signals to the receiver, for serial contro

g Configuration port — Connect a controlling device, such as a PC, to this port via a 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable for RS-232 protocol control o

Receiver Connections and IndicatorsFOXBOX Rx VGA Rear PanelFOXBOX Rx DVI Plus Rear PanelFront PanelFront PanelDVIOVERTEMPAUDIOCONFIGOPTICALRxTxLINK LI

o Fiber optic connectors and LEDs —WARNING: These units output continuous invisible light, which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution. For a

p Mode switch — MODE12DIP switch 1 — To connect the received optical input to another receiver in a daisy chain configuration, set DIP switch 1 to up

This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and mainte-nance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipme

Making ConnectionsDVI connector (FOXBOX DVI)Figure 7 defines the DVI pin assignments.Pin Signal1TMDS data 2–TMDS data 2+TMDS data 1–TMDS data 1+DDC cl

RS-232 connectionsThe RS-232 Over Fiber port is for transmission of serial signals, such as projector control signals, between the transmitter and rec

Front panel Configuration portsNOTE: These ports are for remote control of the transmitter or receiver, not for the over fiber RS-232 link.The Config

Power supply wiringCAUTION: Always use power supplies specified by Extron for the FOXBOX units. Use of an unauthorized power supply voids all regulat

Alternatively, an optional Extron PS 124 Universal 12 VDC Power Supply, part #60-1022-01, can power multiple Extron 12 VDC devices using only one AC p

Remote ControlThis section describes the remote control operation of the FOXBOX VGA, FOXBOX VGA/YUV, FOXBOX DVI Plus, and FOXBOX DVI, including:• Sim

Simple Instruction Set ControlHost-to-Unit InstructionsSIS commands consist of one or more characters per field. No special characters are required to

Unit-initiated MessagesWhen a local event, such as an equipment power-up, occurs, the unit responds by sending a message to the host. The unit-initiat

Error ResponsesWhen the unit receives a valid SIS command, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. If the unit is unable to e

Command/Response Table for SIS CommandsCommand ASCII Command (host to unit)Response (unit to host)Additional descriptionVideo muteMute output1BBlk1]Bl

FCC Class A NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rule

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)NOTE: X( = Pixel phase 00 to 31 X1) = Total pixels ± 255 of default value for selected resolutio

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)NOTE: X! = Mute and auto memory status 0 = off 1 = on X1& = Test pattern 0 = none 2 = grays

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)NOTE: X2) = Link or input status 0 = light or signal input not detected 1 = light or signal det

FOXBOX Tx/Rx • Remote Control 27FOX Extenders Control ProgramThe Extron FOX Extenders Control Program, which communicates with the transmitter and re

FOXBOX Tx/Rx • Remote Control 282. Select the Com port to which your transmitter or receiver is connected. Click OK.The FOX Extenders Control Progra

FOXBOX Tx/Rx • Remote Control 29Status area The status area provides visual indications of the connection status.• RGB indicator — This indicator is

FOXBOX Tx/Rx • Remote Control 30Mute area Click the Video Mute radio button, the Audio Mute radio button, or both in the Mute area to turn the video

FOXBOX Tx/Rx • Remote Control 31Output Configuration area Sync Format radio buttons — The FOXBOX receiver outputs RGBHV or RGsB video (depending on t

FOXBOX Tx/Rx • Remote Control 32Audio Adjustment area Audio Gain/Attenuation slider — Click and drag the Audio Gain/Attenuation slider control to sel

FOXBOX Tx/Rx • Remote Control 33Firmware upgradeFirmware can be upgraded for each unit via the front panel Configuration port on that unit using the

Conventions Used in this GuideIn this user guide, the following are used:NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.TIP: A tip provides a

FOXBOX Tx/Rx • Remote Control 344. Follow the instructions on the rest of the download screens to download the firmware update from the Extron websi

FOXBOX Tx/Rx • Remote Control 352. If you have not previously updated firmware for the FOXBOX unit before, on the Add Device screen (figure 21), sel

FOXBOX Tx/Rx • Remote Control 366. Navigate to and select the new firmware file. Click Open. The Choose Firmware File window closes.NOTE: When down

Reference InformationThis section discusses the specifications, part numbers, and accessories for the FOXBOX Tx/Rx. Topics that are covered, include:•

Maximum receiver sensitivitySinglemode ... -18 dBm, typicalMultimode ... -12 dBm, typicalOptical loss budge

Output impedance ... 75 ohmsPolarity ... Positive or negative (follows input or can be set

Control/remoteSerial control ports on each unit (transmitter and receiver)Control ... 1 RS-232, 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (f

Part NumbersFOXBOX Tx/Rx Part NumbersThe FOXBOX units are available in singlemode (SM) and multimode (MM) models:FOX Tx/Rx Enclosure and Boards Part n

Mounting AccessoriesMounting Kit Part NumberRSU 126 6-inch deep 1U universal rack shelf kit 60-190-10RSB 126 6-inch deep 1U basic rack shelf 60-604-

Mounting the Transmitter and ReceiverCAUTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.Any of the 1-inch high, quarter

ContentsIntroduction ... 1About the FOXBOX Tx/Rx Transmitters and Receivers ...

Extron® WarrantyExtron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of pur

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IntroductionWARNING: The FOXBOX Tx/Rx units output continuous invisible light, which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution.• Do not look into

About the FOXBOX Tx/Rx Transmitters and ReceiversThe FOXBOX family consists of the following ultra-high performance fiber optic transmitters and recei

General System OperationThe FOXBOX Tx VGA transmitter inputs VGA-UXGA RGB video.The FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV transmitter inputs YUV video or VGA-UXGA RGB vid