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FOX3 T 201 Transmitter • Installation and Operation

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Audio Configuration

Audio Embedding

The FOX3 supports a single audio signal to pass LPCM-2CH. The audio input sent over 
the fiber output can be configured via PCS (see the 

FOX3 T 201 PCS Help File

) or SIS 

command (see 

Input audio selection

 on page 25). Select digital, analog, or auto.

Audio Input Gain

Adjust the transmitter gain level for the analog audio input via PCS (see the 

FOX3 T 201 

PCS Help File

). The analog audio input can be adjusted from -18 dB to +24 dB in 1 dB 

steps.

Audio Input Configuration

Select the audio on the input of the transmitter via PCS (see the 

FOX3 T 201 PCS Help File

or SIS command (see 

Input audio selection

). 

The audio input options are:

• 

Auto

 (default) — The transmitter selects between digital and analog audio based on the 

digital audio input signal.

• 

Digital audio is selected when embedded audio is present on the HDMI input.

• 

Analog audio is selected when digital audio is not detected.

• 

Force Digital

 — Digital embedded audio is passed to the local HDMI and fiber output. 

• 

Force Analog

 — Analog audio is passed to the local HDMI and fiber output.

Audio Mute

Mute audio on the Loop Out, HDMI output, and analog audio output individually via PCS 
(see the 

FOX3 T 201 PCS Help File

) or SIS commands (see 

Audio mute — Digital Output 

or Analog Audio Out

 on page 22).

Summary of Contents for FOX3 T 201

Page 1: ...User Guide FOX3 T 201 Fiber Optic Extender Fiber Optic HDMI Transmitter 68 2865 01 Rev A 03 21...

Page 2: ...Safety Instructions...

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Page 5: ...0 01 R000400300004000080000600 02 35 17 03 EX X1 X2 X2 X2 CE NOTE For commands and examples of computer or device responses used in this guide the character 0 is the number zero and O is the capital...

Page 6: ......

Page 7: ...nfiguration USB Port 17 Ethernet LAN Ports 17 Establishing a Connection 18 Simple Instruction Set Control 19 Host to Unit Instructions 19 Device Initiated Power Up Message 19 Error Responses 19 Timeou...

Page 8: ...FOX3 T 201 Transmitter Contents viii...

Page 9: ...OX3 T 201 transmitter is a ultra high performance fiber optic extender for long haul transmission of the following over two fiber optic cables see figure 1 on page 2 Uncompressed or visually lossless...

Page 10: ...Rx G A OU T IN B OU T IN LA N RS 23 2 Tx Rx Tx Rx G IR HD MI FO X3 SR 20 1 R AU DIO CO NT RO L OU TP UT S CO NT RO L RS 23 2 RE MOT E PO WE R 12 V A MA X Tx Rx G A OU T IN B OU T IN RS 23 2 Tx Rx Tx...

Page 11: ...of content without the need for a separate distribution amplifier Audio embedding Analog stereo audio signals are converted to digital HDMI audio User selectable HDCP authorization Allows the transmit...

Page 12: ...Series matrix switchers Creates HDCP compliant signal distribution systems JITC Certified Successfully completed interoperability and information assurance testing for use in government applications...

Page 13: ...onnected from the power source c Mount the transmitter see Equipment Mounting on page 42 c Connect the cables and configure the units see Rear Panel Connections starting below c Plug in the power supp...

Page 14: ...re 4 Slide the exposed ends of the wire into the captive screw connector and secure by tightening the screws 5 Use the supplied tie wrap to strap the power cord to the extended tail of the connector A...

Page 15: ...ance with the applicable provisions of National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 article 725 and the Canadian Electrical Code part 1 section 16 The power supply shall not be permanently fixed to building...

Page 16: ...for bidirectional RS 232 and IR communication see RS 232 and IR on page 11 to wire the connector NOTES To receive responses from the controlled device over RS 232 or IR two fiber optic cables must be...

Page 17: ...2 to receiver Inputs A 2 Output B is available to transmit a 4K 60 Hz uncompressed signal when the FOX3 4K 60 Hz Uncompressed Video LinkLicense is purchased 1 Port A Out required For all one way vide...

Page 18: ...n the HDMI connection mounting screw from the panel enough to allow the LockIt lacing bracket to be placed over it 2 The screw does not have to be removed 3 Place the LockIt lacing bracket on the scre...

Page 19: ...o not use standard telephone cables Telephone cables do not support Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Do not stretch or bend cables Transmission errors can occur The cable used depends on your network speed T...

Page 20: ...nnected to the FOX3 transmitter and receiver and power is applied to the FOX3 devices and the display before power is applied to the video source If the other devices are not turned on before the vide...

Page 21: ...links twice once at 3 seconds again at 6 seconds Then release and press the Reset button again within 1 second Sets the following back to factory default Port mapping IP address 192 168 254 254 Subnet...

Page 22: ...dicated by pulling HPD low HDCP support can be disabled for each input independently using SIS command see HDCP authorized device on page 25 or PCS see the FOX3 T 201 PCS Help File Outputs The output...

Page 23: ...eiver configure the RS 232 Insertion via PCS The control system then sends a control command Into the transmitter Control RS 232 port Out of the transmitter SFP A port to the receiver SFP A IN port To...

Page 24: ...the audio on the input of the transmitter via PCS see the FOX3 T 201 PCS Help File or SIS command see Input audio selection The audio input options are Auto default The transmitter selects between dig...

Page 25: ...s a computer running Extron DataViewer available at www extron com The port makes serial control of the FOX3 device possible Use the protocol information listed below to make the connection The protoc...

Page 26: ...word are correct the device responds with a copyright message including the copyright year the name of the product firmware version part number and the current date and time If the login and password...

Page 27: ...e firmware version number 60 nnnn nn is the part number NOTE This message only displays if the FOX3 device is connected to the serial port Error Responses When the transmitter receives a valid SIS com...

Page 28: ...key X Video mute 0 Unmute default 1 Mute video only 2 Mute video and sync X Audio output 1 Digital Tx Loop Out 2 Analog 3 All outputs digital and analog X Audio mute status 0 Unmute default 1 Mute X...

Page 29: ...d Video input color 0 Not detected 1 YUV 2 RGB space format X2 Detected pixel clock 4 digit response with 0 padding example 297 0297MHZ 0000 No pixel clock detected X2 Fiber link detection 0 Not Detec...

Page 30: ...p Out 2 Analog 3 All outputs digital and analog X Audio mute status 0 Unmute default 1 Mute X3 View audio output 1 Digital 2 Analog Information requests View firmware version Q q Verbose mode 2 3 x xx...

Page 31: ...Analog X Device type TX or RX X2 Fiber link detection 0 Not detected 1 Detected X2 Fiber optic mode SM or MM View LinkLicense ELELIC FOX3 Uncompressed Video 79 2560 01 If LinkLicense is not installed...

Page 32: ...Zpy Same as EZQQQ except excludes IP settings Absolute system reset EZQQQ Zpq Master Reset resets IP address and subnet mask to default Also resets all installed cards IP system reset E1ZQQQ Zpq1 Rese...

Page 33: ...Input HDCP Authorization 0 HDCP authorized off 1 HDCP authorized on default X2 Resolution and refresh rate nnnnHorizontalxnnnnVertical xxHz 0000x0000 000Hz no input detected X2 Detected input audio f...

Page 34: ...to download and install the PCS software NOTES Also download the latest versions of software and firmware for your product An Extron Insider account is required to download either firmware or softwar...

Page 35: ...FOX3 T 201 c Optional Click Release Notes 2 for more information about the firmware update d Click Download 3 The product download screen opens e Enter the required user information and click Download...

Page 36: ...name or connection method 1 Open the Product Configuration Software program from the desktop shortcut The Extron PCS window opens to the Device Discovery panel see figure 16 Figure 16 Device Discovery...

Page 37: ...number In the event of a complete system reset the passwords convert to the default which is extron see Roles and Permissions Panel on page 39 to change a password 4 In the Port field 4 enter the port...

Page 38: ...evice Models list 3 Click the Configure button A new offline device configuration tab opens Software Overview NOTE For details about specific software features see the FOX3 T 201 PCS Help File Figure...

Page 39: ...Software menu select Software Settings The Software Settings dialog box opens Figure 24 Software Settings Dialog Box 2 Click the Re enable Confirmation Dialogs button see figure 24 1 The dialog box c...

Page 40: ...bout third party software packages and associated licensing click Licenses 2 4 Click the OK button 3 to close the dialog box Exit Disconnect connected devices and close the application 1 From the Soft...

Page 41: ...dialog box with selectable modes for resetting the connected device as well as the Unit Information also displayed in the Hardware Settings dialog box NOTE The factory configured passwords for all acc...

Page 42: ...n on page 26 Update Firmware to this Device Upload firmware from the host device to the connected device only Update Firmware to Multiple Devices Upload firmware to multiple devices on the network NOT...

Page 43: ...figure 9 on page 12 2 Open a web browser on a PC connected on the same LAN or WAN or connected to the front panel USB port NOTE Compatible web browsers are Microsoft Edge Modzilla Firefox Google Chro...

Page 44: ...the panel To view general information about the FOX3 T 201 click the ABOUT link 7 About the FOX3 T 201 Figure 29 FOX3 T 201 Internal Web Page The internal web page does not automatically update To se...

Page 45: ...ture in degrees Celsius To set the date and time 1 Click EDIT see figure 31 left 1 in the Device Status panel The Device Status Settings panel opens to allow edits right Figure 31 Device Status Panel...

Page 46: ...ick SAVE to confirm your changes or CANCEL to close the window without making changes Clicking the X in the upper right corner of the screen also closes the window Firmware Panel The Firmware panel se...

Page 47: ...User passwords have been set It does not display the actual password NOTE The following rules apply to passwords Length is 1 128 characters All human readable characters are permitted except The pass...

Page 48: ...nnot be removed entirely The FOX3 must have passwords at all times These fields cannot be blank Figure 36 Passwords Dialog Box LinkLicense Panel The LinkLicense panel see figure 29 6 on page 36 displa...

Page 49: ...7 on page 36 to open the About dialog box to view general information about the FOX3 T 201 such as the firmware version copyright part number licenses patents and web page version Click on the View t...

Page 50: ...k Elevated operating ambient temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient Therefore consi...

Page 51: ...does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse improper handling care electrical or mechanical abuse abnormal operating conditions or if modifications were made to the product that were not aut...

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