Extron FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV User manual

Brand: Extron

Model: FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV

Type: User manual

User Guide

FOXBOX Tx / Rx VGA

FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV

FOXBOX Tx / Rx DVI

FOXBOX Tx / Rx DVI Plus

Fiber Optic Extenders

High Resolution Fiber Optic Transmitters and Receivers

68-1464-01 Rev. E

01 19

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protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

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emineure.

ATTENTION:

•

Risk of pr

operty damage.

•

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^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C

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viiFOXBOX Tx / Rx • Contents

Introduction ...................................................1

About this Guide ................................................. 1

About the FOXBOX Tx/Rx Transmitters and

Receivers .......................................................... 1

General System Operation .............................. 3

System Compatibility ...................................... 4

Cable Transmission Modes ............................. 5

Features ............................................................. 6

Installation and Operation ........................... 7

Installation Overview ........................................... 7

Mounting the Units ............................................. 7

Connections and Conﬁguration .......................... 8

Transmitter Features ....................................... 8

Receiver Features ......................................... 11

Making Connections ..................................... 15

Operation ......................................................... 19

Remote Control ...........................................20

Simple Instruction Set Control .......................... 21

Host-to-Switcher Communications ............... 21

Symbol Definitions ........................................ 21

Unit-initiated Messages................................. 22

Error Responses ........................................... 22

Timeout ........................................................ 22

Using the Command and Response Table .... 23

FOX Extenders Control Program ....................... 28

Installing the Software ................................... 28

Starting the Program .................................... 30

Updating the Firmware ................................. 36

Equipment Mounting .................................. 41

Mounting the Transmitter or Receiver ................ 41

Tabletop Use ................................................ 41

Mounting kits ................................................ 41

UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines ...................... 41

Contents

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Contents viii

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Introduction 1

Introduction

WARNING: The FOXBOX Tx/Rx outputs continuous invisible light (Class 1 rated), which

may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution.

AVERTISSEMENT :

Le FOXBOX Tx/Rx émet une lumièr

e invisible en continu

(conforme à la classe1) qui peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec

précaution.

•

Do not look into the r

ear panel ﬁber optic cable connectors or into the ﬁber optic

cables themselves.

•

Ne r

egardez pas dans les connecteurs de câble ﬁbre optique sur le panneau arrière

ou dans les câbles ﬁbre optique eux-mêmes.

•

Plug the attached dust cap into the optical transceiver when the ﬁber optic cable is

unplugged.

•

Branchez la pr

otection contre la poussière dans l’ensemble émetteur/récepteur

lorsque le câble ﬁbre optique est débranché.

•

About this Guide

•

About the FOXBOX Tx/Rx T

ransmitters and Receivers

•

Featur

About this Guide

This guide contains information about the Extron FOXBOX family of fiber optic products. The

FOXBOX family supports long distance transmission of VGA, YUV, and DVI video and analog

audio signals (see figure 1 on the next page).

About the FOXBOX Tx/Rx Transmitters and Receivers

The FOXBOX family consists of the following ultra-high performance fiber optic transmitters

and receivers:

• FOXBOX Tx VGA transmitter — Accepts an analog RGB video input, an audio input,

and an RS-232 serial input and outputs a proprietary optical signal on an LC connector

to a FOXBOX or FOX 500 receiver. It also can receive a proprietary optical signal from

the receiver consisting of the RS-232 return from a controlled device.

• FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV transmitter — Similar to the FOXBOX Tx VGA, but with the

ability to support bi-level and tri-level YUV formats such as the 480p, 576p, 720p,

1080i, and 1080p HDTV rates. It can also accept RGBHV video.

• FOXBOX Rx VGA receiver — Accepts a proprietary optical signal on an LC connector

from a FOXBOX (except FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus) or FOX 500 transmitter or daisy-chained

receiver and outputs analog RGB or component video, audio, and RS-232 serial

commands. 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.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Introduction 2

POWER

OUTPUTS

4/8 Ohms

INPUTS

REMOTE

10V

VOL/MUTE

MPA 122

AUDIO

RGB OUTPUT

FOXBOX 4G Rx VGA

RS-232

OVER FIBER

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

12V

1.0A MAX

POWER

MODE

AUDIO

RGB INPUT

FOXBOX 4G Tx VGA

RS-232

OVER FIBER

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

12V

1.0A MAX

POWER

Extron

FOXBOX Tx VGA

Fiber Optic Transmitter

Extron

FOXBOX Rx VGA

Fiber Optic Receiver

Projecto

RS-232

FOXBOX

Control

RS-232

Projector

Control

Up to 30 km (18.75 miles)

singlemode ber

SM Model

Optional Second

Link for

Box to Box

Communications

Extron

SI 26X

Two-way Ceiling

Speakers

Audio

Output

Extron

MPA 122

Mini Power

Amplier

RS-232

Figure 1. Typical FOXBOX Tx/Rx Application

• FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus transmitter — Accepts a single link of DVI video input (up

to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz), an audio input, and an RS-232 serial input and outputs a

proprietary optical signal on an LC connector to a FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus receiver only. It

also can receive a proprietary optical signal from the receiver consisting of the RS-232

return from a controlled device.

• FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus receiver — Accepts a proprietary optical signal on an LC

connector from a FOXBOX or FOX 500 transmitter or daisy-chained receiver and

outputs a single link of DVI video, audio, and RS-232 serial commands. 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.

• FOXBOX Tx DVI (non-Plus) transmitter — Similar to the FOXBOX TX DVI Plus,

but with a lower maximum resolution (1600 x 1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz) and a different

proprietary output that is compatible with all FOXBOX or FOX 500 receivers.

•

FOXBOX Rx DVI (non-Plus) r

eceiver — Similar to FOXBOX RX DVI Plus, but with

lower maximum resolution (1600 x 1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz) and receiving a different

proprietary input. This receiver is discontinued, but included in this list for reference only.

NOTES:

• In this manual, the term "FOXBOX" refers to either an analog RGB, YUV, or DVI

video unit. Where differences exist between the VGA and DVI models, the full

name of the unit is used.

• In this manual, the term "FOXBOX DVI" refers to either the Plus or non-Plus DVI

units unless a unit is speciﬁcally identiﬁed.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Introduction 3

General System Operation

The FOXBOX Tx VGA transmitter inputs VGA-UXGA RGB video.

The FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV transmitter inputs YUV video or VGA-UXGA RGB video.

The FOXBOX Tx DVI and FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus transmitters input a single link of DVI video.

All four transmitters input audio and one-way (transmitter-to-receiver) 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. An optional return (receiver-to-transmitter) stream of serial RS-

232 communications, such as projector responses, requires a second fiber optic cable.

Rather than return RS-232 communications, the receivers can be configured to output a

daisy-chained primary fiber optic signal to another receiver.

The FOXBOX Rx VGA receiver outputs VGA-UXGA RGB or YUV video.

The FOXBOX Rx DVI and FOXBOX DVI Plus receivers output a single link of DVI video.

The receivers convert the proprietary signals back to video (either RGB, YUV, or DVI as

applicable to the model), audio, and serial RS-232 communication and output the signals

locally. If either RS-232 return or daisy-chained communications are implemented (a second

fiber optic cable is installed), the receiver outputs a proprietary signal on the second fiber

optic cable. For video resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 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.

The FOXBOX VGA transmitter can handle an RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs input

signal. The FOXBOX VGA receiver can output RGBHV or RGsB video, as selected by the

user, when the input is RGB. The FOXBOX VGA receiver can output YUV video when the

input is YUV video to a FOXBOX VGA/YUV transmitter only.

NOTE: When YUV video is input to a FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV, the output of the receiver is

YUV video only. Neither unit can convert the video into the RGB format.

The transmitter and receiver have image and audio adjustments available under RS-232

control. Both units have image, audio, and fiber light status and lost-light alarm indicators.

The receivers have built-in alternating pixels, color bars, and grayscale test patterns to assist

in setting up the display equipment.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Introduction 4

System Compatibility

The FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus transmitter fiber optic output signal can be received only by a

FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus receiver.

All fiber optic signals from all other units are interchangeably compatible between VGA and

DVI units, Plus and non-Plus units, and PowerCage Fox and FOX 500 units as shown in the

following table.

Receiver Compatible transmitters

FOXBOX Rx VGA FOXBOX Tx VGA

FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV

FOXBOX Tx DVI (non-Plus)

PowerCage FOX Tx VGA

PowerCage FOX Tx DVI (non-Plus)

FOX 500 Tx (VGA)

FOX 500 Tx DVI

FOX 500 DA6

FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus

FOXBOX Tx DVI (non-Plus)

FOXBOX Tx VGA

FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV

PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus

PowerCage FOX Tx DVI (non-Plus)

PowerCage FOX Tx VGA

FOX 500 Tx (VGA)

FOX 500 Tx DVI

FOX 500 DA6

FOXBOX Rx DVI (non Plus) FOXBOX Tx DVI (non-Plus)

FOXBOX Tx VGA

FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV

PowerCage FOX Tx DVI (non-Plus)

PowerCage FOX Tx VGA

FOX 500 Tx (VGA)

FOX 500 Tx DVI

FOX 500 DA6

NOTES:

• The FOXBOX units are fully compatible with all Extron FOX 500 products and a

variety of other ﬁber optic products. Those other products are identiﬁed where

appropriate, but not speciﬁcally described in this manual.

•

The FOXBOX DVI does not support the transmission of signals with High-bandwidth

Digital Content Pr

otection (HDCP).

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Introduction 5

Cable Transmission Modes

The transmitters and receivers are further categorized by the type of fiber optic cable,

multimode or singlemode, which define the effective range of transmission:

• Multimode — Long distance, up to 2 km (6,560 feet) (depending on the fiber cable)

• FOXBOX Tx VGA MM

• FOXBOX Rx VGA MM

• FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV MM

• FOXBOX Tx DVI MM

• FOXBOX Rx DVI MM

• FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus MM

• FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus MM

• Singlemode — Very long distance, up to 30 km (18.75 miles)

• FOXBOX Tx VGA SM

• FOXBOX Rx VGA SM

• FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV SM

• FOXBOX Tx DVI SM

• FOXBOX Rx DVI SM

• FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus SM

• FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus SM

NOTE: The multimode and singlemode products are physically and functionally

identical, with the exception of the effective range of transmission. In this manual,

any reference applies to either transmission mode unless otherwise specified.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Introduction 6

Features

• Ultra high performance — Offers pixel-for-pixel RGBHV or DVI video transmission,

up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz (FOXBOX DVI Plus models) or 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz.

• Video input —

• FOXBOX VGA — Accepts RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs on a 15-pin HD

connector.

• FOXBOX VGA/YUV — Accepts bi-level or tri-level YUV, RGBHV, or RGBS on a

15-pin HD connector.

• FOXBOX DVI — Accepts a single link of DVI-D video on a DVI-I connector.

• Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) emulation mode (FOXBOX Tx DVI

and FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus only) — The FOXBOX DVI transmitter provides a function,

under RS-232 control, for specifying the rate of the incoming DVI signal. EDID emulation

mode allows proper operation, ensuring proper communication with the video source.

• Video output —

• FOXBOX VGA — Outputs RGBHV or RGsB video (user-selectable) or YUV video (if

the input is YUV video to a FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV) on a 15-pin HD connector.

• FOXBOX DVI — Outputs a single link of DVI-D video on a DVI-I connector.

• FOXBOX VGA and FOXBOX DVI are mutually compatible — Enables ultra-

long distance DVI-to-analog RGB and analog RGB-to-DVI conversion without the

need for extra signal conversion devices.

• Compatibility with FOX Matrix Switchers

• 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 level can be adjusted within a range

of -18 dB (attenuation) to +10 dB (gain) via the RS-232 port.

• Audio output — The receivers output unbalanced stereo audio at the consumer level

(-10 dBV) on a 3.5 mm mini jack.

• Links monitoring — The front panels of the transmitters and receivers have indicators

for monitoring image and audio transmission and 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 have suffered a loss of the

light signal.

•

FOX Extenders Contr

ol Program — For RS-232 remote control, the Extron FOX

Extenders Control Program provides a graphical interface and drag-and-drop/point-

and-click operation.

•

Simple Instruction Set (SIS)

— The transmitters and receivers use the SIS for easy

remote control operation.

• Upgradable firmware — The firmware that controls the operation of each unit can be

upgraded via an RS-232 port. Firmware upgrades are available for download on the

Extron website and they can be installed using the FOX Extenders Control Program.

• Memory presets — 30 memory presets are a time-saving feature that lets 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.

•

Rack mounting

— All FOXBOX Tx and Rx units are rack mountable in any

conventional 19-inch wide rack, using an Extron 9.5-inch or 6-inch deep rack shelf.

•

Power

— The 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz external power supply for each unit

provides worldwide power compatibility.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 7

Installation and

Operation

This section details the installation of the FOXBOX Tx/Rx, including:

• Installation Overview

• Mounting the Units

• Connections and Configuration

• Operation

Installation Overview

Follow these steps to install and set up an Extron FOXBOX transmitter and receiver system

for operation:

1. Turn off all of the equipment. Ensure that the video sources and the output display are

all turned off and disconnected from the power source.

2. Mount the transmitter and one or more receivers (see “Mounting the Units”).

3. Connect the cables and configure the receivers (see Connections and Configuration

on the next page).

4. Plug in the power supplies, then turn on the display devices and the input devices.

Mounting the Units

Detailed mounting instructions can be found in Mounting the Transmitter or Receiver

on page 41. Any of the 1-inch high, quarter-rack width units can be placed on a tabletop,

mounted on a rack shelf, mounted under or through a desk or other furniture, or mounted to

a projector bracket.

Compatible optional hardware is listed on the Extron website.

ATTENTION:

• Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.

•

’installation et l’entretien doivent être effectués uniquement par un électricien

qualiﬁé.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 8

Connections and Configuration

Transmitter Features

FOXBOX Tx VGA Rear Panel

FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus Rear Panel

Front Panel

FOXBOX Tx VGA

RGB

OVER

TEMP

AUDIO

CONFIG

OPTICAL

LINK

AUDIO

RGB INPUT

FOXBOX Tx VGA

RS-232

OVER FIBER

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

12V

1.0A MAX

POWER

DVI

OVER

TEMP

AUDIO

CONFIG

OPTICAL

LINK

AUDIO

DVI-D INPUT

RS-232

OVER FIBER

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus

12V

1.0A MAX

POWER

GGCC DD EE

DD EE

HH II

GGBB CCHH II

Figure 2. FOXBOX Tx Transmitter Features

RGB and YUV Input port (see below)

Optical port and LEDs (see page 10)

DVI-I Input port (see below)

Configuration port (see page 10)

Audio port (see below)

Power connector (see page 10)

RS-232 Over Fiber port (see page 9)

Indicators (see page 11)

Alarm Outputs port (see page 9)

NOTES:

• The FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV looks similar to the FOXBOX Tx VGA, with the exception

of the name on the unit and the label on the input connector.

•

The FOXBOX Tx DVI (non-Plus) looks similar to the FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus, with the

exception of the name on the unit.

RGB and RGB/YUV Input port

FOXBOX Tx VGA — Connect an analog VGA-UXGA RGB video source to this 15-pin

HD female connector.

FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV — Connect bi-level or tri-level sync YUV video or an analog

VGA-UXGA RGB video source to this 15-pin HD female connector.

DVI-I Input port (FOXBOX DVI only) — Connect a single link of DVI-D to this

DVI-I connector (see DVI connector (FOXBOX DVI) on page 15 for pin assignments).

NOTE: The FOXBOX DVI accepts only the digital signals on the DVI-I Input

connector. The analog pins on the port are not connected.

Audio port — Plug an audio input into the transmitter via this stereo mini jack connector.

NOTE: See ﬁgure 3 to identify the

connector tip, ring, and sleeve when you

are making connections for the transmitter

from existing audio cables. A mono audio

connector consists of the tip and sleeve.

A stereo audio connector consists of the

tip, ring, and sleeve.

Tip (L+) Sleeve (Gnd)

Tip (L+)

Ring (R+)

Sleeve (Gnd)

Figure 3. TRS Connector Wiring

The input audio level can be set via RS-232 control (see Remote Control on page 20).

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 9

RS-232 Over Fiber port (see figure 2 on the previous page) — If you want

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

RS-232

OVER FIBER

the FOXBOX to pass serial command signals to the receiver, for serial

control of a projector for example, connect the host device to the transmitter

via the three leftmost poles (Tx, Rx, and _) of this 5-pole captive screw

connector (see RS-232 Over Fiber connections on page 16 to wire this connector).

NOTES:

•

If you connect only one ﬁber optic cable (

item

, on the next page), or you

conﬁgure the receiver for daisy-chaining, you will not receive reports from

the controlled device. To receive responses from the controlled device, you

must install two ﬁber optic cables and leave the FOXBOX receiver in normal

conﬁguration (Mode DIP switch 1 down on the receiver).

•

The FOXBOX can pass RS-232 commands and r

esponses at rates up to

115200 baud.

Alarm outputs port (see figure 2) — For remote monitoring of the status

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

RS-232

OVER FIBER

of the Rx fiber optic link (return from the receiver), connect a locally-

constructed or furnished monitoring device to the transmitter via the two

rightmost poles (1 and 2) of this 5-pole captive screw connector. When the

transmitter does not detect a light link on fiber cable Rx (optional), pin 1 and pin 2 of this

port are shorted together (see Alarm outputs connection on page 16 to wire this

connector).

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 10

Optical port and LEDs (see figure 2 on page 8) —

WARNING: The FOXBOX Tx/Rx outputs continuous invisible light (Class 1 rated),

which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution. Plug the supplied dust cap

into the optical transceiver when the ﬁber optic cable is unplugged.

AVERTISSEMENT :

Le FOXBOX Tx/Rx émet une lumièr

e invisible en continu

(conforme à la classe1) qui peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec

précaution Branchez la protection contre la poussière dans l’ensemble émetteur/

récepteur lorsque le câble ﬁbre optique est débranché.

NOTES:

•

Ensur

e that you use the proper ﬁber cable for your transmitter/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 r

eceiver Rx, is required for video,

audio, and serial command transmission. But, if you connect only one ﬁber

optic cable, or if your transmitter is conﬁgured to daisy-chain the optical signal,

system functionality is reduced. You will not receive RS-232 reports from the

controlled device, and some FOX Extenders Control Program functions and

RS-232 commands will not work. To receive responses from the controlled

device and for full functionality, you need to install both ﬁber optic cables and

leave the FOXBOX receiver in normal conﬁguration (Mode DIP switch 1 down

on the receiver).

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

on the FOXBOX Rx receiver (item

on figure 12) or to any other

compatible Extron FOX device.

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

on a FOXBOX Rx receiver in normal configuration (item

figure 12) or to any other compatible Extron FOX device.

Tx Link and Rx Link LEDs — When lit, the link is active (light is

received).

Configuration port (see figure 2) — 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 of

all FOXBOX functions. See Front panel Configuration ports on page 17 for more

details on the adapter cable and Remote Control on page 20 for SIS commands and

software control.

The TRS RS-232 cable is included with the Tx models.

DC power connector (see figure 2) — Plug the included external 12 VDC power

supply into this connector (see Power supply wiring on page 18, to wire the

connector.

ansmitter

Receiver

OPTICAL

LINK

OPTICAL

LINK

122

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 11

Indicators (see figure 2 on page 8) —

Power LED —

Indicates that power is applied to the unit.

Over Temp LED — Indicates that the unit is operating at a dangerously high

temperature (approximately 167 °F [75 °C]) and that equipment damage is imminent.

RGB (FOXBOX VGA), RGB/YUV (FOXBOX VGA/YUV), or DVI (FOXBOX DVI) LED —

Indicates that the transmitter detects a signal on its video input, as follows:

RGB LED — Horizontal sync (H) (for RGBHV video) or Green (Sync on green) (G)

(for RGsB or RsGsBs video)

RGB/YUV LED — Horizontal sync (H) (for RGBHV video) or luminance (Y) (for

component video)

DVI LED — DVI video input

Audio LED — Indicates that the transmitter detects a low level audio signal for a short

period of time. It goes dark if the audio signal drops below the minimum threshold for a

short period of time.

Receiver Features

FOXBOX Rx VGA Rear Panel

FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus Rear Panel

Front Panel

DVI

OVER

TEMP

AUDIO

CONFIG

OPTICAL

LINK

AUDIO

DVI-D OUTPUT

RS-232

OVER FIBER

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

12V

1.0A MAX

POWER

MODE

FOXBOX Rx VGA

RGB

OVER

TEMP

AUDIO

CONFIG

OPTICAL

LINK

AUDIO

RGB OUTPUT

FOXBOX Rx VGA

RS-232

OVER FIBER

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

12V

1.0A MAX

POWER

MODE

FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus

QQLL MM NN

MM NN

PP SS

QQKK LLPP

RR SS

Figure 4. FOXBOX Rx Receiver Features

RGB output port (see page 12)

Optical port and LEDs (see page 12)

DVI-I output port (see page 12)

Mode switch (see page 13)

Audio port (see page 12)

Configuration port (see page 14)

RS-232 Over Fiber port (see page 12)

Power connector (see page 14)

Alarm Outputs port (see page 12)

Indicators (see page 14)

NOTE: The FOXBOX Rx DVI (non-Plus) looks similar to the FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus, with

the exception of the name on the unit.

FOXBOX Tx / Rx • Installation and Operation 12

RGB Output port (FOXBOX Rx VGA only) (see figure 4 on the previous page) —

Connect an analog VGA-UXGA RGB or YUV video display to this 15-pin HD female

connector.

NOTE: If the transmitter input is RGB video, you can set the receiver to output the

desired video format: RGBHV or RGsB video.

If the input to a FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV is component video, the output of the

receiver is YUV video only. Neither unit can convert the video into the RGB format.

DVI-I Output port (FOXBOX DVI only) (see figure 4) — Connect a DVI video display

to this DVI-I connector (see DVI connector (FOXBOX DVI) on page 15 for pin

assignments).

NOTE: The FOXBOX DVI outputs only the digital signals on the DVI-I Output

connector. The analog pins on the port are not connected.

Audio port (see figure 4) — Plug an audio device into this stereo mini jack connector

(see figure 3 on page 8 for wiring).

RS-232 Over Fiber port (see figure 4) — If you want the FOXBOX to pass

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

RS-232

OVER FIBER

serial command signals to the receiver, for serial control of a projector for

example, connect the host device to the transmitter via the three leftmost

poles (Tx, Rx, and _) of this 5-pole captive screw connector (see RS-232

Over Fiber connections on page 16 to wire this connector).

NOTES:

• If you connect only one ﬁber optic cable (item

, below), or you conﬁgure

the receiver for daisy-chaining, you will not receive reports from the controlled

device. To receive responses from the controlled device, you must install two

ﬁber optic cables and leave the FOXBOX receiver in normal conﬁguration (Mode

DIP switch 1 down).

• The FOXBOX can pass RS-232 commands and responses at rates up to

115200 baud.

Alarm outputs port (see figure 4) — For remote monitoring of the status

ALARM

Tx Rx 1 2

RS-232

OVER FIBER

of fiber optic link 1, connect a locally-constructed or furnished monitoring

device to the receiver via the two rightmost poles (1 and 2) of this 5-pole

captive screw connector. When the receiver does not detect a light link on

fiber cable Rx, pin 1 and pin 2 of this port are shorted together.

Optical port and LEDs (see figure 4) —

WARNING: The FOXBOX Tx/Rx outputs continuous invisible light (Class 1 rated),

which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution. Plug the supplied dust cap

into the optical transceiver when the ﬁber optic cable is unplugged.

AVERTISSEMENT : Le FOXBOX Tx/Rx émet une lumière invisible en continu

(conforme à la classe1) qui peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec

précaution Branchez la protection contre la poussière dans l’ensemble émetteur/

récepteur lorsque le câble ﬁbre optique est débranché.

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