Extron PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI User manual

Brand: Extron

Model: PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI

Category: Network media converters

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI

Extron PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI is a fiber optic extender designed to receive and display HDMI video signals over long distances. It is compatible with Extron PowerCage enclosures and can be used in a variety of applications, including digital signage, videoconferencing, and home theater systems. The PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI supports resolutions up to 4K@60Hz and is HDCP 2.2 compliant. It also features an embedded audio output and a built-in EDID minder switch.

Here are some of the key features and capabilities of the Extron PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI:

Receives and displays HDMI video signals over long distances

Here are some of the key features and capabilities of the Extron PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI:

Receives and displays HDMI video signals over long distances

IMPORTANT:

Go to www.extron.com for the complete

user guide, installation instructions, and

specifications before connecting the

product to the power source.

PowerCage FOX HDMI • Setup Guide

This guide provides quick start instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate the Extron PowerCage FOX HDMI ber optic

extenders.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT, see PowerCage FOX HDMI User Guide at

www.extron.com

CAUTION:

•

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 optic cable is unplugged.

• Ces produits 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.

Installation

Step 1 — Mounting

Install the Tx, Rx, or both units into PowerCage enclosures as required.

NOTES:

• PowerCage boards are hot-swappable.

• Ensure the boards are flush with the rear of the enclosure and the screws are tightened securely before applying power.

Step 2 — Input and Output Connections

1 2

REMOTE

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx

ALARM

OUTPUT

PowerCage

FOX Rx HDMI

Tx Rx

AUDIO

HDMI

HDCP

HDMI

AUDIO

OFF

AUDIO

1 2

REMOTE

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx

ALARM

INPUT

PowerCage

FOX Tx HDMI

Tx Rx

AUDIO

HDMI

HDCP

HDMI

AUDIO

a. Connect an HDMI video source to the transmitter HDMI connector.

b. Connect an HDMI video display to the receiver HDMI Output connector.

NOTE: Use a LockIt™ Lacing Bracket to securely fasten an HDMI cable to each device as follows.

1. Plug the HDMI cable into the panel connection

2. Loosen the HDMI connection mounting screw from the panel enough to allow the

LockIt lacing bracket to be placed over it. The screw does not have to be removed.

Place the LockIt lacing bracket on the scr

ew and against the HDMI connector, then

tighten the screw to secure the bracket.

ATTENTION:

• Do not overtighten the HDMI connector mounting screw. The shield it

fastens to 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.

5. While holding the connector securely against the lacing bracket, use pliers or similar tools to tighten the tie wrap, then

remove any excess length.

5A MAX.

100-240V 50/60Hz

16 available single board slots or

8 double board slots

Power

Supply

Scre

PowerCage FOX HDMI • Setup Guide (Continued)

d. Connect an audio input device to the transmitter Input Audio 3.5 mm mini jack.

Connect an audio device to the r

eceiver Audio captive

screw connector. See the drawing at right.

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 (–).

f. If you want the PowerCage FOX HDMI units to pass serial data or control signals, such as for serial control of a

1 2

REMOTE

RS-232

Tx Rx

ALARM

projector, connect the primary device to the transmitter and the secondary device to the receiver via the left three poles

(Tx, Rx, and

) of the RS-232 Over Fiber/Alarm 5-pole captive screw connectors on both units.

For serial contr

ol of a unit, connect a host device, such as a computer, to one of the following ports on the unit to be

controlled:

Transmitter or receiver Conﬁguration port — A 2.5 mm mini jack. A TRS RS-232 cable is included with the transmitter.

CONFIG

Receiver Remote RS-232 port — Use the Remote RS-232 3-pole captive screw connector.

The protocol for both of these ports is as follows:

REMOTE

RS-232

Tx Rx

• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits

•

1 stop bit

•

no flow contr

For r

emote monitoring of the status of the Rx optical link on either the transmitter or receiver, connect a locally

1 2

REMOTE

RS-232

Tx Rx

ALARM

constructed or obtained device to the two right Alarm poles of the RS-232 Over Fiber/Alarm 5-pole captive screw

connector on that unit. The unit shorts both poles together when no light is detected.

Step 3 — Throughput Connections

NOTES:

• See the two fiber cable connection drawings below. You can connect the transmitter and one or more receivers in one of three

ways:

• One way (transmitter to receiver) only, perform step a.

• Two way (transmitter to receiver and return), perform steps a and b.

• One way (transmitter to receiver) with daisy chain (receiver to receiver), perform steps a and c.

• HDCP compliance requires both fiber cables.

a. Connect the fiber between the Tx port on the transmitter and the Rx port on the receiver.

b. If you want the receiver to return serial data (such as responses from a controlled device) to the transmitter, connect a

cable between the Tx port on the receiver and Rx port on the transmitter.

c. If you want a receiver to daisy-chain the optical signal to another receiver (up to 10 receivers in a daisy chain):

• Connect the receiver Tx fiber cable to the Rx port on another receiver.

•

Set each r

eceiver to daisy chain mode. See

Return Link and

Daisy Chain Modes on page 3.

Step 4 — PowerCage Configuration Port

If desired, for serial control of the transmitter and receiver, connect

a host device to the PowerCage enclosure Conguration connector

via the 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable (included with the PowerCage enclosure or available separately

using part number 70-335-01). Repeatedly press the Comm Select button until the Comm LED lights for the slot where the

transmitter or receiver is installed. The protocol for this port is as follows:

• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit • no flow control

Operation

After all receivers, the transmitter, and their connected devices are powered up, the system is fully operational. If any problems are

encountered, verify that the cables are routed and connected properly and that all display devices have identical resolutions and refresh

rates. If problems persist, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline at the number that is closest to you.

Receiver

ansmitter

Tx Rx

and

From Transmitter

or Daisy-Chained

Receiver

Tx Rx

Unbalanced Stereo Output

Balanced Stereo Output

Do not tin the wires!

Tip

NO GROUND HERE

Tip

Sleeves

Tip

Ring

Tip

Ring

Return Link and Daisy Chain Modes

The receiver can operate in one of two modes (or both modes can be disabled):

Return link mode — The receiver outputs data on its Tx connector for return to the transmitter.

Daisy chain mode — The receiver daisy-chains its Rx connector input through to its Tx connector output.

Use SIS commands to toggle between return disable, normal, daisy chain modes. Connect a PC to the receiver and issue the following

command:

66*0*n#, where n = 0 = disable, 1 = enable return link (default mode), and 2 = daisy chain enable.

NOTES:

• Up to 10 receivers, each in daisy chain mode, can be connected in a daisy chain to a single transmitter.

• Daisy chain mode works with non-HDCP sources only.

HDMI Audio Switch

This switch mutes (Off position) and unmutes (On position) the embedded audio output on the HDMI output connector.

AUDIO

OFF

The audio on the captive screw output always remains active regardless of the setting of this switch.

Indications

Tx Link and Rx Link LEDs — When lit, the link is active (light is output [Tx] or received [Rx]).

OPTICAL

Tx Rx

LINK

NOTE: The Link LEDs indicate transmission of light only, not whether there is data encoded in the optical link.

Power LED — This LED lights to indicate that power is applied to the unit.

AUDI

HDCP

HDMI

HDMI LED — This LED lights on both units when the transmitter detects a signal on its video input.

HDCP LED — This LED lights on both units when the input signal is HDCP encrypted.

Audio LED — This LED lights on both units when the transmitter detects a low level audio signal for a short period of time.

EDID

EDID Minder switch — Set this switch to one of the positions at right to select the source of the DDC or a specic resolution.

Position 0 — An EDID that has been captured from the display connected to the transmitter HDMI loop-thru connector.

Position 1 — The DDC is selected via a serial port on the Tx only using an SIS command or the FOX Extender Control Program.

Position 2 - F — Specify a resolution. The table identies the switch positions and the associated resolutions.

68-1994-50 Rev. B

11 20

For 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.

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Extron PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI User manual

Brand: Extron

Model: PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI

Category: Network media converters

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI

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Extron PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI User manual

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