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FOXBOX T HD-SDI • Setup Guide
This guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to install the Extron FOXBOX T HD-SDI
transmitter and to make all connections.
The FOXBOX T HD-SDI transmits 3G HD-SDI, HD-SDI, and SDI video and embedded digital audio
via a single fiber optic cable. A compatible Extron fiber optic receiver receives the image and outputs the video and audio. The transmitter
is compatible with existing Extron FOX, FOXBOX, and PowerCage FOX VGA, DVI, HDMI and SR HDMI receivers and all FOX II receivers.
The transmitter can also send optional analog audio and RS-232 control signals. With a second fiber optic cable, the transmitter can
receive RS-232 responses from the connected receiver.
NOTE:
There are operational limitations when connected to an Extron FOX II receiver. The serial return from the receiver does not work.
Neither digital nor analog audio is available at the receiver; analog return audio continues to be available at the transmitter.
WARNING
:
The FOXBOX T HD-SDI outputs continuous invisible light (Class 1 rated), which may be harmful to the eyes; use with
caution. Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is unplugged.
AVERTISSEMENT
:
Le FOXBOX T HD-SDI émet une lumière invisible en continu (conforme à la classe 1) qui peut être dangereux
pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution. Branchez les protections contre la poussière dans l’ensemble émetteur/récepteur lorsque
le câble fibre optique est débranché.
Installation
For additional mounting details and considerations, see the
FOXBOX T HD-SDI User Guide
at
Step 1 — Mounting
Turn off or disconnect all equipment power sources and mount the transmitter and a compatible receiver as required.
Step 2 — Connections and Indications
FO
XB
O
X T HD-
SDI
POWER
3G/HD/SDI LOOP THRU
AUDIO
OPTICAL
RS-232
ALARM
Tx Rx G 1 2
Rx
Tx
INPUTS
U S
OVER
FIBER
12V
0.5A MAX
FOXBOX T HD-SDI
POWER
3G/HD/SDI LOOP THRU
AUDIO
OPTICAL
RS-232
ALARM
Tx Rx G 1 2
Rx
Tx
INPUTS
OVER
FIBER
12V
0.5A MAX
FOXBOX T HD-SDI
RATE
2.97 Gbps
Extron
CONFIG
1.485 Gbps
270 Mbps
Unknown
AUDIO
FOXBOX T HD-SDI
RATE
2.97 Gbps
Extron
CONFIG
1.485 Gbps
270 Mbps
Unknown
AUDIO
Front Panel
Rear Panel
I
I
J
J
K
K
C
C
B
B
A
A
G
G
F
F
D
D
E
E
H
H
A
3G/HD/SDI input port
— Connect an HD-SDI, SDI, or 3G-SDI video input to this BNC connector. The transmitter
3G/HD/SDI LOOP THRU
also accepts embedded digital audio on this port.
B
Loop-Thru port
—
Connect a local digital display to this BNC connector for a buffered loop-through of the input
signal.
C
Audio input connector
— If desired, plug an analog audio input into the transmitter via this stereo mini jack connector.
AUDIO
This input can be selected in place of the audio embedded in the 3G/HD/SDI input for the Loop-Thru output using the Simple
Instruction Set (SIS™) command
E
I
n
AFMT
}
SIS command, where
n
=:
•
0
= auto
•
1
= 2-channel digital
•
2 = analog
The switcher responds with
AfmtI
n
]
. See the
FOXBOX T HD-SDI User Guide
, for details.
D
Over Fiber RS-232 port
— Connect a control device to the three leftmost poles
of this 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector for RS-232 communication with a
device on the receiver end.
E
Optical port and LEDs —
Ò
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 opposite end of this fiber optic cable to the Rx connector on a compatible receiver.
Ù
Rx
(optional) — Connect a fiber optic cable for all one-way return serial communications from the receiver to
the transmitter.
Connect the opposite end of this fiber optic cable to the Tx connector on a compatible receiver in normal
configuration (see the User Guide for the connected receiver).
Tx Link and Rx Link LEDs
— When lit, the link is active (light is received).
Transmitter
to
Receiver
OPTICAL
Rx
Tx
LINK
LINK
Ò
Ò
Ù
Ù
OPTICAL
Rx
Tx
RS-232
Device
RS-232
ALAR
M
Tx
Rx
G
12
OVER
FIBE
R
Rx
Tx
Gnd
