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  • Page 1

    User Guide FOX T UWP 302 Fiber Optic Extender T wo Input Fiber Optic T ransmitter 68-2092-01 Rev . A 07 13[...]

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    Safety Instructions • English W ARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated danger ous voltage within the product’ s enclosure that may pr esent a risk of electric shock. A TTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of important operating and[...]

  • Page 3

    FCC Class A Notice 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 r easonable protection against harmful interfer ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radi[...]

  • Page 4

    Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: W ARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the potential to result in death or severe injury . CAUTION: A caution indicates a situation that may result in minor injury . A TTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destr oy the[...]

  • Page 5

    Contents SIS Conguration and Control .................. 13 Simple Instruction Set Control .......................... 13 SIS Programming Guide ............................... 13 Command and Response T ables for SIS Commands ................................................. 16 FOX Extenders Control Pr ogram ............... 21 Installing the Softwa[...]

  • Page 6

    FOX T UWP 302 W allplate T ransmitter • Contents v[...]

  • Page 7

    Intr oduction This section describes general information about this guide and the FOX T UWP 302 Universal W allplate T ransmitter and selected device features. T opics in this section include: • About This Guide • About the FOX T UWP 302 • Key Features • Application Diagram About This Guide This guide describes installation, ope[...]

  • Page 8

    Key Featur es High reliability and maximum performance transmission over long distance fiber optic cabling — T ransmits HDMI or analog video and stereo audio signals over very long distances using fiber optic cabling. Inputs — Include a female HDMI type A connector; 15-pin HD connector for RGBHV , RGBS, or HD component video; and a 3.5 mm stere[...]

  • Page 9

    Application Diagram The following diagram shows a typical application of the FOX T UWP 302 with two input sources, connected to a fiber optic r eceiver . 12V 1.0A MAX FOX SR HDMI POWER LINK LINK OPTICAL Rx Tx HDMI AUDIO HDMI AUDIO OUTPUTS ON OFF REMOTE RS-232 Tx Rx RS-232 OVER FIBER ALARM Tx Rx 1 2 L R POWER PC HDMI HDCP AUDIO INPUT HDMI INPUT COMP[...]

  • Page 10

    Installation and Operation This section describes procedur es to cable, connect, and manually operate the FOX T UWP 302. T opics in this section include: • Installation Overview • Rear Panel Features • Front Panel Featur es • Mounting and Making Connections • Operation Installation Overview Install the FOX T UWP 302 into an[...]

  • Page 11

    Rear Panel Featur es Tx Rx Rx Tx 1 2 G + REMOTE RS-232 ALARM POWER 12V 0.6A MAX - Rear Righ t Side a b c Figure 2. FOX T UWP 302 Rear Connectors from the Side and Rear Panels a Fiber connector — For one-way video, audio, and serial communication from the transmitter to a r eceiver , connect a fiber optic cable between the Tx port on the transmitt[...]

  • Page 12

    Fr ont Panel Features Outside-the-Faceplate Features POWER PC HDMI HDCP AUDIO INPUT HDMI INPUT COMPUTER INPUT AUDIO b d c a Figure 3. FOX T UWP 302 Outside-the-Faceplate Features a LED indicators Power LED — Lights when the device receives 12 V fr om an external power supply . PC LED — Lights when PC input is detected. HDMI LED — Lights when [...]

  • Page 13

    Under -the-Faceplate Features LINK 1 LINK 2 HDMI INPUT AUDIO INPUT COMPUTER INPUT POWER RESET CONFIG PC HDMI HDCP AUDIO f e g Figure 5. FOX T UWP 302 Under -the-Faceplate Features e Link 1 and Link 2 LED indicators — Light when there is light pr esent on the corresponding fiber optic port. f Reset button — Press the Reset button to r eturn devi[...]

  • Page 14

    Mounting and Making Connections Mounting Before mounting an electrical UL Listed junction box, consider the mounting location and prepar e the surface as necessary . Flush with W all Surface Screws or Nails W all Stud Junction Box Mounting Scr ews (6 Plcs) Extron FOX T UWP 302 Universal Wa llplate T ransmitter b e f Figure 6. Mounting the FOX T UWP[...]

  • Page 15

    Connecting the HDMI Connector Use an Extron LockIt Lacing Bracket to secur e an HDMI cable to each device as follows: 3 a b c d e Figure 7. Installing the LockIt Lacing Bracket 1. Plug the HDMI cable into the panel connection. 2. Loosen the HDMI connection mounting screw fr om the panel enough to allow the LockIt lacing bracket to be placed over it[...]

  • Page 16

    Wiring for Remote RS-232 and Alarm Communication The Remote RS-232 and Alarm connector is for RS-232 control (such as updating firmwar e, status queries, and various control functions) and the alarm featur e. Wire the connector as shown in figure 8 below . Rx Tx Alarm Device RS-232 Device G REMOTE RS-232 ALARM Tx Rx G1 2 12 Figure 8. Wiring the Rem[...]

  • Page 17

    Wiring the Power Supply Connect 12 VDC power supply to the 3.5 mm, 2-pole captive screw connector . SECTION A–A AA Po wer Suppl y Output Cord 2-P ole Captive Scre w Connector Ridges Smooth Tie Wrap 3/16” (5 mm) Max. Figure 9. Power Connector Wiring CAUTION: Electric shock hazard . The two power cor d wires must be kept separate while the power [...]

  • Page 18

    Operation After all devices are connected and power ed, the system is fully operational. The FOX T UWP 302 can be configured thr ough SIS commands (see Simple Instruction Set Control on page 13) or the FOX Extenders contr ol program (see FOX Extenders Contr ol Program on page 21). Initial Power Up Upon initial power up, all the front panel LEDs bli[...]

  • Page 19

    SIS Configuration and Contr ol This section describes remote contr ol of the FOX T UWP 302 through SIS commands and basic installation instructions for the FOX Extenders Control Pr ogram (see to the FOX Extenders Control Program Help File for configuration and control details). T o enable serial control of the transmitter , use a computer running t[...]

  • Page 20

    Error r esponses When the FOX T UWP 302 receives an SIS command and determines it is valid, it performs the command and sends the corresponding r esponse to the host device. If the command is determined invalid or contains invalid parameters, the transmitter returns an error r esponse to the host. The error r esponse codes are: E01 = Invalid input [...]

  • Page 21

    X2^ = EDID output resolution and r efresh rate See the tables below . VGA - PC SIS V alue Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) SIS V alue Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) SIS V alue Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) 1 800x600 60 7 1360x768 60 12 1600x1200 60 2 1024x768 60 8 1366x768 60 13 1680x1050 60 3 1280x720 (default - analog) 60 9 1400x1050 60 14 1920x1080 60 [...]

  • Page 22

    Command and Response T ables for SIS Commands Command ASCII Command (Host to Device) Response (Device to Host) Additional Description Input Switching Input selection Video input select X1! ! In X1! • ALL ] Select input X1! . View video input ! X1! ] View currently selected source. NOTE: The FOX T UWP 302 saves the last input selection when cyclin[...]

  • Page 23

    Command ASCII Command (Host to Device) Response (Device to Host) Additional Description Picture Adjustment (Analog Only) Pixel phase Set a pixel phase value E 1* X2@ PHAS } Phas X2@ ] Adjust the pixel phase to X2@ for input 1. Increment value E 1+PHAS } Phas X2@ ] Incr ease the pixel phase. Decrement value E 1 - PHAS } Phas X2@ ] Decr ease the pixe[...]

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    Command ASCII Command (Host to Device) Response (Device to Host) Additional Description Advanced Configuration Input sync detection View input sync detection E 1LS } xxx.x,xxx.x ] Shows horizontal frequency in kHz and vertical frequency in Hz. 000.0,000.0 if no signal. Input video format (VGA only) Set input video format 1* X1% Typ 1* X1% ] Sets [...]

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    Command ASCII Command (Host to Device) Response (Device to Host) Additional Description Device name NOTE: No blank or space characters are permitted. The first character must be a letter . The last character cannot be a minus or hyphen. Set unit name E X1^ CN } Ipn • X1^ ] Set device name. Set unit name to factory default E • CN } Ipn • X1&am[...]

  • Page 26

    Command ASCII Command (Host to Device) Response (Device to Host) Additional Description Internal temperature View internal temperature 20S X! ] Internal temperature in degrees Fahr enheit and Celsius. Factory reset System reset (factory default) E ZXXX } Zpx ] Resets unit to factory default (see System Reset on page 12). Reset audio gain and attenu[...]

  • Page 27

    FOX Extenders Contr ol Pr ogram The Extron FOX Extenders Contr ol Program pr ovides an alternate method to control and configure the FOX T UWP 302. The application pr ovides controls to adjust device parameters that are specific to the basic and advanced setup of the transmitter . Users can also manage firmware and check for updates to the applicat[...]

  • Page 28

    Starting the Softwar e Start the Extron FOX Extenders Contr ol Program as follows: 1. Open the FOX Extenders Control Pr ogram. The Communication Setup window appears. Figure 11. Communication Setup Window Connection Methods 2. Select the desired connection method. • T o connect the software to the device through the r ear panel Remote RS-232 c[...]

  • Page 29

    Figure 12. Main Scr een The main screen consists of a top menu, Status panel, Input Selection panel, and Configuration panel. T op Menu The top menu consists of three menus for connection options, device information and configuration, and additional resour ces. File menu The File menu contains options for connecting and disconnecting the device and[...]

  • Page 30

    Connect The Connect option establishes communication with a device. This function re-establishes communication with the device if it times out or enables a connection to a new device. If a device is already connected, the Connect function is disabled until the device is disconnected or the connection times out. T o re-establish the connection if co[...]

  • Page 31

    Unit Info The Unit Info option opens a dialog box with information about the connected device. Figure 15. Unit Info Dialog Box 1. From the Tools menu, select Unit Info . This opens a dialog box displaying information about the connected unit. The displayed information includes: • Model number of the device • Name of the device model •?[...]

  • Page 32

    Master System Reset — Resets all unit settings and user settings to factory defaults. From the Tools menu, locate the Reset submenu and select Master System Reset . Figure 17. Unit System Dialog Box Audio Gain/Atten. Reset — Resets the level of audio gain and attenuation to factory defaults. From the Tools menu, locate the Reset submenu and sel[...]

  • Page 33

    5. Click the Begin button. This uploads the new firmware onto the connected device. The Progress field for the selected device shows the progr ess of the upload. After the upload is complete, this field is blue and shows 100% . 6. Exit Firmware Loader . 7. From the File menu of the FOX Extenders Contr ol Program, select Connect to re-establish comm[...]

  • Page 34

    Help Menu The Help menu contains options for additional information and refer ence material, checking for updates to the FOX Extenders Control Pr ogram, and software information. Figure 20. Help Menu Contents The Contents option launches the FOX Extenders Control Pr ogram help file. Open the help file in one of the following ways: • From the H[...]

  • Page 35

    About... This option opens a dialog box displaying information about the FOX Extenders Control Program. 1. From the Help menu, select About . This opens a dialog box displaying information about the FOX Extenders Control Pr ogram. The displayed information includes: • Name of the application • Currently installed softwar e version • [...]

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    Main Screen The Main Screen contains status information, input selection, and configuration options. Figure 22. Main Scr een NOTE: The main screen may appear dif ferent fr om the image above depending on what is connected. Functions which are not applicable ar e disabled. Status panel Figure 23. Status Panel The Status panel of the screen pr ovides[...]

  • Page 37

    Video Indicator — Displays green when the transmitter detects an active signal on the VGA input. Audio Indicator — Displays green when the device detects audio with the selected input. If the selected input has an analog audio signal above -44 dBV , the indicator turns green immediately , but turns gray after the audio signal level drops below [...]

  • Page 38

    VGA Video Adjustment panel The VGA Video Adjustment panel of the Control tab adjusts the following video parameters on the analog input: horizontal start, pixel phase, and total pixels. Figure 26. VGA Video Adjustment Panel Horizontal Start — Defines the number of pixels in the blanking area to the left of the active area. In the Horizontal Start[...]

  • Page 39

    Audio Adjustment panel The Audio Adjustment panel of the Control tab adjusts the gain and attenuation of analog input audio. Audio Gain and Attenuation — Adjusts the analog input audio gain or attenuation value. This ranges from -18.0 dB to +10.0 dB in 1.0 dB incr ements. In the Audio Gain/Atten. panel, click and drag the slider to the desired le[...]

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    Plus Mode T ransmission panel Plus mode can support rates up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, with embedded audio, and is HDCP compliant. Non-Plus mode supports rates up to 1600x1200 and 1080p, is HDCP compliant, and does not contain embedded audio (analog audio is still supported). In the Plus Mode T ransmission panel, click the Enabled radio button to enable[...]

  • Page 41

    Advanced Configuration panel NOTE: This setting is not available for the FOX T UWP 302. EDID Configuration T ab EDID is a data structure used to communicate video display information, including native resolution and vertical r efresh rate r equirements, to a sour ce device. The source device then outputs the optimal video format for the display bas[...]

  • Page 42

    Import EDID panel EDID files can be imported to the FOX T UWP 302 and saved in a table on the device. NOTE: When an EDID file is imported to a user assigned input location, the EDID is automatically assigned to the selected user input. Figure 32. Import EDID Panel 1. In the Import EDID panel, from the dr op-down list, select the desired input. Figu[...]

  • Page 43

    Export EDID panel EDID files on the FOX T UWP 302 can be exported to the connected PC. T o open and view them, use the Extron EDID Manager softwar e, available at www .extron.com . The EDID Manager software aids in tr oubleshooting any EDID related issues that may occur during configuration or operation of an A V system. Figure 35. Export EDID Pane[...]

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    Refer ence Information This section describes basic installation information of the Extron Firmwar e Loader program to upload firmware. T opics in this section include: • Firmware Loader • Firmware Updates Firmwar e Loader T o upload and update firmware for the FOX T UWP 302, download the new firmware to a connected computer and upload th[...]

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    Installing Firmware Loader 1. Once Firmware Loader has been downloaded, run the .exe file fr om the save location. The installation wizard window opens. 2. Click the Next button to continue through the installation pr ocess, filling out necessary information and specifying custom settings on each prompt. Firmwar e Updates Downloading Firmware Figur[...]

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    Installing Firmware with Firmwar e Loader 1. Open Firmware Loader and establish a connection between the computer and the device. The Add Device... window opens. Figure 38. Add Device... Window 2. Select FOX T UWP 302 from the Device Name dr op-down list. 3. Select the method of connection from the Connection Method dr op-down list. 4. Depending on[...]

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