Extron electronics PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI User manual

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PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI
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PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx HDMI
Fiber Optic Extenders
Streaming HDMI Encoder
68-1994-01 Rev. B
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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions • English
WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, 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.
ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended
to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
For information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF
compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and
Regulatory Compliance Guide, part number 68-290-01, on the Extron
website, www.extron.com.
Sicherheitsanweisungen • Deutsch
WARNUNG: Dieses Symbol auf dem Produkt soll den Benutzer darauf
aufmerksam machen, dass im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses Produktes
gefährliche Spannungen herrschen, die nicht isoliert sind und die einen
elektrischen Schlag verursachen können.
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der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige
Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.
Weitere Informationen über die Sicherheitsrichtlinien, Produkthandhabung,
EMI/EMF-Kompatibilität, Zugänglichkeit und verwandte Themen finden Sie in
den Extron-Richtlinien für Sicherheit und Handhabung (Artikelnummer
68-290-01) auf der Extron-Website, www.extron.com.
Instrucciones de seguridad • Español
ADVERTENCIA: Este símbolo, , cuando se utiliza en el producto,
avisa al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso sin aislar dentro del
producto, lo que puede representar un riesgo de descarga eléctrica.
ATENCIÓN: Este símbolo, , cuando se utiliza en el producto, avisa
al usuario de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de uso y
mantenimiento recogidas en la documentación proporcionada con el
equipo.
Para obtener información sobre directrices de seguridad, cumplimiento
de normativas, compatibilidad electromagnética, accesibilidad y temas
relacionados, consulte la Guía de cumplimiento de normativas y seguridad
de Extron, referencia 68-290-01, en el sitio Web de Extron, www.extron.com.
Instructions de sécurité • Français
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produit, signale à l’utilisateur la présence à l’intérieur du boîtier du
produit d’une tension électrique dangereuse susceptible de provoquer
un choc électrique.
ATTENTION : Ce pictogramme, , lorsqu’il est utilisé sur le produit,
signale à l’utilisateur des instructions d’utilisation ou de maintenance
importantes qui se trouvent dans la documentation fournie avec le
matériel.
Pour en savoir plus sur les règles de sécurité, la conformité à la
réglementation, la compatibilité EMI/EMF, l’accessibilité, et autres sujets
connexes, lisez les informations de sécurité et de conformité Extron, réf.
68-290-01, sur le site Extron, www.extron.com.
Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano
AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad
avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa
all’interno del contenitore del prodotto che può costituire un rischio di
scosse elettriche.
ATTENTZIONE: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad avvertire
l’utente della presenza di importanti istruzioni di funzionamento e
manutenzione nella documentazione fornita con l’apparecchio.
Per informazioni su parametri di sicurezza, conformità alle normative,
compatibilità EMI/EMF, accessibilità e argomenti simili, fare riferimento
alla Guida alla conformità normativa e di sicurezza di Extron, cod. articolo
68-290-01, sul sito web di Extron, www.extron.com.
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Informacji na temat wytycznych w sprawie bezpieczeństwa, regulacji
wzajemnej zgodności, zgodność EMI/EMF, dostępności i Tematy pokrewne,
zobacz Extron bezpieczeństwa i regulacyjnego zgodności przewodnik, część
numer 68-290-01, na stronie internetowej Extron, www.extron.com.
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使用的特性等相关内容，敬请访问 Extron 网站 , www.extron.com，参见
Extron 安全规范指南，产品编号 68-290-01
。
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重 要 的 操 作 和 維 護（ 維 修 ）説 明 。
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA limits provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.
ATTENTION:
• The Twisted Pair Extension technology works with unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables; but to ensure FCC Class A and CE
compliance, STP cables and STP Connectors are required.
• La technologie extension paires torsadées fonctionne avec les câbles paires
torsadées blindées(UTP) ou non blindées(STP). Afin de s’assurer de la
compatibilité entre FCC ClasseA et CE, les câbles STP et les connecteurs STP
sont nécessaires.
NOTES:
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cables must be used to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.
• For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF
compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and
Regulatory Compliance Guide on the Extron website.
Conventions Used in this Guide
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ATTENTION:
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Software Commands
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viiPowerCage FOX HDMI • Contents
Introduction .................................................... 1
About this Guide ...................................................1
About the PowerCage FOX HDMI Transmitters
and Receivers ......................................................1
Transmitter........................................................2
Receiver ...........................................................3
Transmitter and Receiver ..................................3
System Compatibility ........................................3
Cable Transmission Modes ............................... 4
Features ...............................................................4
Installation and Basic Operation ................. 6
Mounting the Units ...............................................6
Rear Panel Connections, Controls, and
Indications ........................................................... 6
Making Connections .......................................11
Transmitter Side Panel Controls .......................... 13
PowerCage Front Panel Port, Control, and
Indicators ..........................................................14
Operation ...........................................................16
Remote Control ............................................ 17
Serial Ports .........................................................17
Simple Instruction Set Control ............................18
Host-to-unit Instructions .................................18
Unit-initiated Messages...................................18
Error Responses ............................................. 18
Using the Command and Response Tables .... 19
FOX Extenders Control Program .........................26
Installing the Software .....................................26
Starting the Program ......................................27
Firmware Upgrade .......................................... 32
PowerCage Board Installation .................... 36
Contents
PowerCage FOX HDMI • Contents viii
PowerCage FOX HDMI • Introduction 1
Introduction
WARNING: The PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx HDMI outputs continuous invisible
light, which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution.
AVERTISSEMENT : Le PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx HDMI émet une lumière invisible en
continu qui peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution.
• Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic cable connectors or into the fiber optic
cables themselves.
• Ne regardez pas dans les connecteurs de câble fibre optique sur le panneau arrière
ou dans les câbles fibre optique eux-mêmes.
• Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is
unplugged.
• Branchez les protections contre la poussière dans l’ensemble émetteur/récepteur
lorsque le câble fibre optique est débranché.
• About this Guide
• About the PowerCage FOX HDMI Transmitters and Receivers
• Features
About this Guide
This guide contains information about the Extron® PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI transmitter
and PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI receiver. These units are modular board-designed fiber optic
transmitters and receivers for the PowerCage Modular Power Enclosures.
This guide includes instructions for an experienced installer to install, configure, and operate
the equipment.
About the PowerCage FOX HDMI Transmitters and Receivers
The PowerCage FOX HDMI Fiber Optic Extender (see figure 1 on page 2) is an ultra-high
performance fiber optic transmitter and receiver set for long haul transmission of HDCP-
compliant HDMI video, audio, and RS-232 control signals over fiber optic cabling. The
transmitter and receiver can extend HDMI signals up to 30 km (18 miles).
NOTE: For HDCP compliance:
• A PowerCage FOX HDMI or FOXBOX HDMI transmitter must be paired with a
PowerCage FOX HDMI or FOXBOX HDMI receiver.
• You must connect both fiber optic cables between the transmitter and receiver.
• A signal cannot be daisy-chained and retain HDCP compliance.
• The bidirectional Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is not supported.
PowerCage FOX HDMI • Introduction 2
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Figure 1. Typical PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx HDMI Application
Transmitter
The PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI transmitter accepts HDMI video or DVI-D video (with an
applicable adapter), at resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz. The video input can also
include embedded audio.
The transmitter can also accept an analog audio input on a 3.5 mm mini jack. An internal
DIP switch selects either the embedded audio or the separate analog audio for the unit to
transmit to the receiver.
The transmitter accepts a one-way (transmitter-to-receiver) RS-232 serial communication
signal input (projector control, for example). The transmitter can receive an optional return
(receiver-to-transmitter) stream of serial RS-232 communications (projector responses, for
example).
The transmitter converts the HDMI video, the selected audio, and the RS-232 serial
communication into a proprietary data stream and outputs it as an optical signal on a single
LC connector to a compatible fiber optic receiver. It also can receive a proprietary optical
signal from the receiver consisting of the RS-232 return from a controlled device.
PowerCage FOX HDMI • Introduction 3
Receiver
The PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI receiver accepts a proprietary optical signal on a single LC
connector from a compatible fiber optic transmitter or daisy-chained receiver and outputs a
single link of HDMI video, digital audio (embedded in the HDMI output), analog audio, and
RS-232 serial commands.
If the receiver is appropriately configured and has a second fiber optic cable installed, it also
can either:
• Receive an RS-232 return from a controlled device and send it to the transmitter via a
proprietary optical signal.
• Output a daisy-chained signal to another receiver.
If either RS-232 return or daisy-chained communications are implemented, the receiver
outputs a proprietary signal on the second fiber optic cable carrying the signal.
For video resolutions up to 1600 x 1200, 1080p, or 1920 x 1200, the video output of the
receiver is a perfect, pixel-for-pixel recreation of the video signal input to the transmitter.
With the appropriate adapter, the single link of HDMI video output by the receiver can be
converted to DVI-D video.
The receiver has built-in alternating pixels, color bars, and grayscale test patterns to assist in
setting up the display equipment.
Transmitter and Receiver
The transmitter and receiver have many controls, including image and audio adjustments,
and available under RS-232 Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) control. Both units have image,
audio, and fiber light status and lost-light alarm indicators.
System Compatibility
The PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI transmitter operates in either of two modes, selected under
RS-232 control, for compatibility with other, non-HDMI, units:
• Plus — Supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz. The fiber optic output of the
transmitter can be received only by one of four receivers: a PowerCage HDMI Rx, a
PowerCage FOX DVI Plus Rx, a FOXBOX HDMI Rx, or a FOXBOX DVI Plus Rx.
• Non-plus — Supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz or 1080p. The fiber
optic output of the transmitter can be received by any PowerCage FOX, FOXBOX, and
FOX 500 VGA, and DVI unit, including the Plus and non-Plus units.
The FOXBOX Rx HDMI receiver operates interchangeably with all PowerCage FOX,
FOXBOX, and FOX 500 VGA and DVI units, including Plus and non-Plus units.
NOTES:
• Although the receiver can operate with non-HDMI transmitters, the video output is
not HDCP-compliant.
• The transmitter and receiver are not compatible with the PowerCage FOX AV, FOX
AV, PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI, FOX 3G HD-SDI, and FOX 3G DVC models.
PowerCage FOX HDMI • Introduction 4
Cable Transmission Modes
The transmitter and receiver are further categorized by the type of fiber optic cable,
multimode or singlemode, which defines the effective range of transmission:
• Multimode — Long distance, up to 2 km (6,560 feet) (depending on the fiber cable)
• PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI MM
• PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI MM
• Singlemode — Very long distance, up to 30 km (18.75 miles)
• PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI SM
• PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI SM
NOTE: The multimode and singlemode units are physically and functionally identical,
with the exception of the effective range of transmission. In this guide, any reference
applies to either transmission mode unless otherwise specified.
Features
Ultra high performance — Offers pixel-for-pixel HDMI or DVI-D (with an adapter) video
transmission, up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz (in plus mode) or 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz (in
non-plus mode).
Video input — The transmitter accepts a single link of HDMI or DVI-D video.
EDID emulation mode (Display Data Channel [DDC]) — The PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI
transmitter provides a selector switch for specifying the rate of the incoming digital video
signal. EDID emulation mode allows proper operation
Video output — The receiver outputs a single link of HDMI video.
Extron fiber optic product compatibility — Enables ultra-long distance HDMI-to-analog
RGB and analog RGB-to-HDMI conversion without the need for extra signal conversion
devices.
Compatibility with FOX 500 DA6 distribution amplifier and FOX Matrix Switchers
Analog audio input — The transmitter accepts an unbalanced stereo audio input on a
3.5 mm mini jack.
Analog audio input gain/attenuation — The input audio level can be adjusted within a
range of -18 dB (attenuation) to +10 dB (gain) via the RS-232 link.
Analog audio output — The receiver outputs balanced or unbalanced stereo audio on a
3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminal.
Links monitoring — The panels of the transmitters and receivers have indicators for
monitoring both fiber optic links.
Loss-of-light alarms — The rear panels of the transmitters and receivers have discrete
outputs that indicate if either of the fiber optic links has suffered a loss of the light signal.
FOX Extenders Control Program — For RS-232 remote control from a PC running
Windows
®
, the Extron FOX Extenders control software provides a graphical interface and
drag-and-drop, point-and-click operation.
Simple Instruction Set (SIS) — The transmitter and receiver use the 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) under RS-232 control.
PowerCage FOX HDMI • Introduction 5
Upgradable firmware — The firmware that controls the operation of each unit can be
upgraded in the field via the Configuration port on the PowerCage enclosure without taking
the unit out of service. Firmware upgrades are available for download on the Extron website,
www.extron.com, and they can be installed using the FOX Extenders Control Program.
Memory presets — 30 memory presets let you store input size and position settings
relative to a specific input resolution. You can then recall those settings, when needed, using
the SIS or the control software.
PowerCage mounting — All PowerCage FOX Tx and Rx units are mountable in any Extron
PowerCage enclosure.
LockIt™ HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket — Each transmitter and receiver includes a LockIt
bracket to secure the HDMI cable to the unit.
PowerCage FOX HDMI • Installation and Basic Operation 6
Installation and
Basic Operation
This section describes the installation and operation of the PowerCage FOX HDMI,
including:
• Mounting the Units
• Rear Panel Connections, Controls, and Indications
• Transmitter Side Panel Controls
• PowerCage Front Panel Port, Control, and Indicators
• Operation
Mounting the Units
The PowerCage FOX transmitter or receiver must be installed in an Extron PowerCage
enclosure (see PowerCage Board Installation on page 36.)
Rear Panel Connections, Controls, and Indications
PowerCage
FOX Tx HDMI
Transmitter
PowerCage
FOX Rx HDMI
Receiver
1 2
REMOTE
RS-232
RS-232
OVER FIBER
Tx Rx
Tx
ALARM
INPUT
PowerCage
FOX Tx HDMI
Tx Rx
AUDIO
HDMI
HDCP
HDMI
AUDIO
Rx
1 2
REMOTE
RS-232
RS-232
OVER FIBER
Tx Rx
Tx
ALARM
Rx
OUTPUT
PowerCage
FOX Rx HDMI
Tx Rx
LR
AUDIO
HDMI
HDCP
ON
HDMI
AUDIO
OFF
AUDIO
7
1111
6
8
10
9
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1
2
3
3
12 12
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Figure 2. PowerCage FOX Tx Transmitter Connectors, Controls, and Indications
a
HDMI Input connector — Connect a single link of HMI video to this
HDMI
connector. See HDMI connectors on page 11 for pin assignments and to use
the LockIt HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket to secure the connector to the transmitter.
b
Audio Input connector — Connect an unbalanced stereo or mono
AUDIO
audio input to this connector.
The input audio level can be set via RS-232 control (see Audio Adjustment area
in the “Remote Control” section on page 29.
PowerCage FOX HDMI • Installation and Basic Operation 7
c
RS-232 Over Fiber port — If you want the transmitter and receiver
RS-232
O
VER FIBER
Tx Rx
system to pass serial command signals between the transmitter and
receiver, for example for serial control of a projector, connect the host device
to the transmitter and the secondary device to the receiver via the leftmost
three poles on the left (Tx, Rx, and _) of the 5-pole captive screw connectors on both
units (see RS-232 connectors on page 12 to wire this connector).
NOTES:
• If you connect only one fiber optic cable (item
f
on page 8), or you configure
the receiver for daisy-chaining, you do not receive reports from the controlled
device. To receive responses from the controlled device, you must install
two fiber optic cables and leave link 2 enabled (via an SIS command to the
receiver or using the FOX Extenders Control Program).
• The PowerCage FOX Extender can pass RS-232 commands and responses at
rates up to 115200 baud.
d
Remote RS-232 port — For serial control of the transmitter and receiver,
1 2
REMOTE
RS-232
Tx Rx
ALARM
connect a host device, such as a computer, to either unit via three poles
(Tx, Rx, and _) of this 5-pole captive screw connector on either unit (see
RS-232 connectors on page 12 to wire this connector.)
See Remote Control beginning on page 17 for definitions of the SIS commands (serial
commands to control the transmitter via this connector).
e
Alarm outputs port — For remote monitoring of the status of the Rx fiber
1 2
REMOTE
RS-232
Tx Rx
ALARM
optic link, connect a locally-constructed or furnished monitoring device to the
unit to be monitored via two poles of this 5-pole captive screw connector on
the unit to be monitored. When the unit does not detect light on its Rx
connector, pin 1 and pin 2 of this port are shorted together.
f
Transmitter fiber optic connectors and LEDs —
PowerCage FOX HDMI • Installation and Basic Operation 8
WARNING: These units output continuous invisible light, which may be
harmful to the eyes; use with caution. For additional safety, plug the attached dust
caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is unplugged.
AVERTISSEMENT : Ces unités DMS émettent une lumière invisible continue, qui peut
être dangereuse pour les yeux ; à utiliser avec précaution
. Pour une sécurité renforcée,
associez les bouchons anti-poussière à l’ensemble émetteur/récepteur optique lorsque le
câble fibre optique est débranché.
NOTES:
• Ensure that you use the proper fiber cable for your transmitter and receiver
pair. Typically, singlemode fiber has a yellow jacket and multimode cable has an
orange or aqua jacket.
• Only one fiber optic cable, transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx, is required for video,
audio, and serial command transmission. But, if you connect only one fiber
optic cable, or if your receiver is configured to daisy-chain the optical signal:
• The HDMI signal output by the receiver is not HDCP-compliant.
• You do not receive RS-232 reports from the controlled device.
To receive responses from the controlled device and for HDCP compliance,
you need to install both fiber optic cables and leave link 2 enabled (via an SIS
command to the receiver or using the FOX Extenders Control Program).
ä
Tx (required) — For all one-way video, audio, and serial
communications from the transmitter to the receiver, connect a
fiber optic cable to the Tx LC connector.
Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Rx connector
(item
ç
on page 9) on the PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI receiver or
to any other compatible Extron FOX device.
ã
Rx (optional) — Connect a fiber optic cable for all one-way
return serial communications from the receiver to the transmitter.
Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Tx connector
(item
å
) on the PowerCage FOX Rx receiver in normal mode or to
any other compatible Extron FOX device.
Tx and Rx LEDs — When lit, the link is active (light is received).
Figure 3. One Way
Configuration
Receiver
T
ransmitter
6a 6b
7b 7a
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
PowerCage FOX HDMI • Installation and Basic Operation 9
g
Receiver fiber optic connectors and LEDs —
WARNING: These units output continuous invisible light, which may be
harmful to the eyes; use with caution. For additional safety, plug the attached dust
caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is unplugged.
AVERTISSEMENT : Ces unités DMS émettent une lumière invisible continue, qui peut
être dangereuse pour les yeux ; à utiliser avec précaution
. Pour une sécurité renforcée,
associez les bouchons anti-poussière à l’ensemble émetteur/récepteur optique lorsque le
câble fibre optique est débranché.
NOTES:
• You can connect the transmitter to one or more receivers in one of three ways:
• One way (transmitter to receiver) only — Connect a fiber cable to
connector
å
from transmitter connector
ä
only (see figure 3 on page 8).
• Two way (transmitter to receiver and return) — Connect a fiber cable to
connector
å
from transmitter connector
ä
and a fiber cable from connector
ç
back to the transmitter connector
ã
(see figure 4.)
• One way (transmitter to receiver) with daisy chain
(receiver to receiver) — Connect a fiber cable from
a fiber optic source to connector
å
and another cable
from connector
ç
to connector
å
on the the next
receiver in the daisy chain (see figure 5.) Set each
receiver in the daisy chain to daisy chain mode (via an
SIS command for the PowerCage FOX Rx receiver.) Up
to 10 properly-configured receivers can be connected in
a daisy chain to a single transmitter.
• See the transmitter fiber connector NOTES on page 8,
which also apply to these connectors.
Fr
om Transmitter
or Daisy-Chained
Receiver
Receiver
Receiver
7b
7a
7a
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
Figure 5. Daisy Chain Configuration
å
Rx (required) — For all one-way video, audio, and serial communications from the
transmitter to the receiver, connect a fiber optic cable to the Rx LC connector.
Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Tx connector on the
PowerCage FOX Tx transmitter (item
ä
on page 8) or to any other compatible
Extron fiber optic device.
ç
Tx (optional) — Connect a fiber optic cable to the Tx LC connector for either of
the following functions:
Normal configuration — For all one-way return serial communications from the
receiver to the Rx connector on the transmitter (see figure 4.)
Daisy chain configuration — For daisy-chained video, audio, and serial
communications to the Rx connector on another receiver (see figure 5.)
NOTE: The Tx connector emits light in either case and the Rx port receives
light.
Figure 4. Two Way
Configuration
T
ransmitter
(page 7)
(page 7)
Receiver
7b 7a
6a 6b
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
PowerCage FOX HDMI • Installation and Basic Operation 10
Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to either:
• The Rx connector on the PowerCage FOX Tx transmitter (item
ã
on page 9)
or to any other compatible Extron fiber optic device
• The Rx connector on another receiver in the daisy chain.
Tx and Rx LEDs — When lit, the link is active (light is received).
h
HDMI output connector — Connect a video display to this HDMI connector .
HDMI
See HDMI connectors on page 11 for pin assignments and to use the LockIt
HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket to secure the connector to the receiver.
i
Audio output connector (receivers) — This 5-pole, 3.5 mm captive
screw connector outputs the transmitted, unamplified, line level audio.
Connect audio devices, such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers.
See Audio output connector on page 13 to wire a captive screw
connector for the appropriate output type and impedance level.
j
Audio switch — This switch mutes (Off) and unmutes (On) the embedded audio
ON
AUDIO
OFF
output on the HDMI output connector. The audio on the captive screw audio
output always remains active regardless of the setting of this switch.
k
Signal LEDs — These indicators light when the transmitter or receiver senses
VIDEO
HDCP
AUDIO
that the associated signal is input (transmitter) or received on the fiber optic
cable (receiver).
• HDMI — The unit is sensing an HDMI input signal.
• HDCP — The input signal is HDCP encrypted.
• Audio — The unit is sensing an audio input signal above –35 dBV. The LED turns
off if the audio signal level drops below the threshold for 10 seconds.
l
Power LED — This LED lights to indicate that power is applied to the unit through the
PowerCage backplane.
PowerCage FOX HDMI • Installation and Basic Operation 11
Making Connections
HDMI connectors
HDMI signals run at a very high frequency and are especially prone to errors caused by bad
video connections, too many adapters, or excessive cable length. To avoid the loss of an
image or jitter, follow these guidelines:
• Do not exceed 16.4 feet (5 meters) on the input of the PowerCage FOX HDMI
transmitter or the output of the PowerCage FOX HDMI receiver.
• Use only the cable designed for HDMI signals that is supplied by Extron.
• Limit or avoid the use of adapters.
• Use only cables specifically intended for HDMI or DVI signals. Use of non-HDMI or
non-DVI cables or modified cables can result in a missing video output.
To securely fasten an HDMI cable to a device:
1. Plug the HDMI cable into the panel connection (see
a
in figure 6).
3
3
1
2
4
5
Figure 6. Installing the LockIt Lacing Bracket
2. Loosen the HDMI connection mounting screw from the panel enough to allow the
LockIt lacing bracket to be placed over it (
b
). The screw does not have to be removed.
3. Place the LockIt lacing bracket on the screw and against the HDMI connector, then
tighten the screw to secure the bracket (
c
).
ATTENTION:
• Do not overtighten the HDMI connector mounting screw. The shield to which it
fastens is very thin and can easily be stripped.
• Ne serrez pas trop la vis de montage du connecteur HDMI. Le blindage auquel
elle est attachée est très fin et peut facilement être dénudé.
4. Loosely place the included tie wrap around the HDMI connector and the LockIt lacing
bracket as shown (
d
).
5. While holding the connector securely against the lacing bracket, use pliers or a similar
tool to tighten the tie wrap, then remove any excess length (
e
).
PowerCage FOX HDMI • Installation and Basic Operation 12
RS-232 connectors
The RS-232 Over Fiber port (see figure 7) is for transmission of serial signals, such as
projector control signals, between the transmitter and receiver.
The Remote RS-232 port is for remote control of the transmitter and receiver. The protocol
for the Remote RS-232 port is as follows:
• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit • no flow control
Do not tin the wires!
Controlling
Device
Ground ( )
Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)
Ground ( )
Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)
Bidirectional
FunctionPin
Tx
Rx
Gnd
Transmit data
Receive data
Signal ground
RS-232
OV
ER FIBER
Tx Rx
1 2
REMOTE
RS-232
Tx Rx
ALARM
NOTE: Cross the Tx and Rx lines once between the source and the target.
Figure 7. RS-232 Over Fiber Connector
NOTE: The length of exposed wires is important. The ideal length is 3/16 inch
(5 mm).
• Longer bare wires can short together.
• Shorter wires are not as secure in the connector and could be pulled out.
Alarm outputs connectors
Pin 1 and pin 2 are
shorted together when
no light is detected.
Do not tin the wires!
1 2
REMOTE
RS-232
Tx Rx
ALARM
Figure 8. Alarm Connector
ATTENTION:
• For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeves to the ground contact. DO NOT
connect the sleeves to the negative (-) contacts.
• Pour l’audio asymétrique, connectez les manchons au contact au sol. NE PAS
connecter les manchons aux contacts négatifs (–).
NOTE: The length of exposed wires is important (see the RS-232 connectors NOTE
above).
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