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User’s Guide
FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV
Video and Audio Fiber Optic Transmitter and Receiver
68-1466-01
Rev. A
10 08
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Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source This symbol is intended to alert the user of important indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety the literature provided with the equipment. feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
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警告 安全须知 • 中文 电源 • 该设备只能使用产品上标明的电源。 设备 这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中 必须使用有地线的供电系统供电。 第三条线 有重要的操作和维护说明。 （地线）是安全设施，不能不用或跳过。 拔掉电源 • 为安全地从设备拔掉电源，请拔掉所有设备后 这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴 或桌面电源的电源线，或任何接到市电系统的电源线。 电源线保护 • 妥善布线， 避免被踩踏，或重物挤压。 露的危险电压，有触电危险。 维护 • 所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行。 设备内部 注意 没有用户可以更换的零件。为避免出现触电危险不要自 阅读说明书 • 用户使用该设备前必须阅读并理 己试图打开设备盖子维修该设备。 解所有安全和使用说明。 通风孔 • 有些设备机壳上有通风槽或孔，它们是用来防止 保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全说明书以备将来使 机内敏感元件过热。 不要用任何东西挡住通风孔。 用。 锂电池 • 不正确的更换电池会有爆炸的危险。 必须使用 遵守警告 • 用户应遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安 与厂家推荐的相同或相近型号的电池。 按照生产厂的 全和操作说明。 建议处理废弃电
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L R L R Quick Start Guide — FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV Step 1 Turn off all equipment or disconnect it from power sources. Mount the transmitter and receiver as required. Step 2 Y/VID B-Y/C Y/VID B-Y/C Connect a low resolution video source to the R-YS S-VID -VID R R--YS Y S-VI -VID D transmitter using the BNC connections for Component S-video composite or component sources. S-video can be connected using either the BNC Y/VID B B-Y/C -Y/C Y/VID Y/VID B B-Y/C -Y/C connectors or the 4-pin mini DIN. (
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Quick Start Guide — FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV, cont’d Step 8 Connect the 12 VDC power supply to the transmitter's 2 pole captive screw connector (see page 2-10). Do not switch on the power supply. Step 9 Connect the receiver to a low resolution video display using either the BNC connectors (component, S-video, or composite) or the 4-pin mini DIN (S-video Y/VID B-Y/C Y/VID B-Y/C only), as shown in the figure at right and R-YS S-VID -VID R- R-YS Y S-VI -VID D page 2-11. Component S-video Step 10 Y/VID
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Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction .................................................... 1-1 About this Manual .................................................................... 1-2 About the FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV .................................................. 1-2 FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV Features ..................................................... 1-3 FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV Application Diagram .............................. 1-4 Chapter Two • Installation and Setup ............................. 2
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Table of Contents, cont’d ® Windows -Based Progra Contr m ol .................................... 3-15 Installing the software ........................................................ 3-15 Starting the program ........................................................... 3-15 Status area ............................................................................3-16 Memory Preset area .............................................................3-17 Mute area ..................................
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FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV Chapter One 1 Introduction About this Manual About the FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV Features FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV Application Diagram
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Introduction About this Manual This manual contains information about the FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV family of signal transmitters and receivers, with information on how to mount, install and operate these units. In this manual, unless otherwise specified, the term FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV refers to the features or operation of all four units. The term transmitter refers to both the multi-mode (MM) and single mode (SM) transmitters and the receiver refers to both the MM and SM receivers. About the FOX 2G T
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FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV Features Digitized signal transmission — Ensures perfect image quality. The non-linearity of the fiber components does not affect signal quality. Light can be distributed and repeated without signal degradation or compression. Long distance transmission — Signals may be transmitted up to 500 m (1,640 feet) over multi-mode (MM) fiber or up to 30 km (18 miles) over single mode (SM) fiber. Daisy chain capability — The system can be expanded to provide output for up to te
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Introduction, cont’d FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV Application Diagram Extron FOX 2G Tx AV Fiber Optic Transmitter Video DVD/VCR Audio Combo RS-232 Projector RS-232 Control Up to 30 km (18.75 miles) on singlemode fiber SM Model Optional Second Fiber Link for Box to Box Communications Extron MPA 122 Mini Power Amplifier RS-232 Audio Extron Output Video FOX 2G Rx AV Fiber Optic Receiver Projector Figure 1-1 — Typical Application for FOX 2G Tx/Rx Av 1-4 FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV • Introduction OVER FIBE RS-23 R2 REMOTE
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FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV Chapter Two 2 Installation and Setup Mounting the FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV Front Panel Features Rear Panel Features Operation
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Installation and Setup Mounting the FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV The 1U high, quarter rack wide units can be placed on a tabletop, mounted in a rack, or mounted under or through a desk or other furniture. In addition, the receiver can be mounted close to a projector, using the Extron PMK 350 (PN 70-563-0x). Tabletop placement Attach the four included rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any convenient location. Rack Mounting UL guidelines for rack mounting The following Underwriters L
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Rack mounting procedures The units can be mounted in the front or rear of the: • RSU 126 (6" deep, 1U rack shelf kit: PN 60-190-10) • RSB 126 (6" deep, 1U basic rack shelf: PN 60-604-10) • RSU 129 (9.5" deep, 1U rack shelf kit: PN 60-190-01) • RSB 129 (9.5" deep, 1U basic rack shelf: PN 60-604-01) To mount the units, follow these instructions: 1. Remove the rubber feet if these have been installed on the bottom of the unit. 2. Align the unit on the shelf and secure it to the shelf with two 4
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Installation and Setup, cont’d Under-desk mounting Mount the FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV under a desk or podium using the optional Extron MBU 125 under desk mounting kit (PN 70-077-01) as follows: 1. Remove the rubber feet if these have been installed on the bottom of the unit. 2. Secure the mounting brackets to the transmitter or receiver, using the four 4-40 screws provided (see figure 2-2 below). Figure 2-2 — Under-desk mounting 3. Hold the unit with the brackets attached against the underside of t
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Through-desk mounting Mount the FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV through a desk or podium using the optional Extron MBD 129 through-desk mounting kit (PN 70-077-02) as follows: 1. Remove the rubber feet if these have been installed on the bottom of the unit. 2. Attach the brackets to the transmitter or receiver, using the four 4-40 screws provided; leave the screws slightly loose. Figure 2-3 — Through-desk mounting 3. Hold the unit in position, under the mounting surface. Mark the location of the four sc
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Installation and Setup, cont’d Projector mounting Mount the FOX 2G Rx AV above a projector using an optional Extron Projector Mounting Kit. The following intructions apply to the PMK 350 (PN 70-563-0x). To use other projector mounting kits, consult the appropriate manual. Mount the receiver on the PMK 350 as follows: 1. Remove and retain the four screws holding the front and back panels of the PMK 350. 2. Remove the cover sheet. 3. Remove the rubber feet if these have been installed on t
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8. Pass the two legs of the U-bolt through the slotted holes in the back of the mounting plate, around the mounting pole, through the holes in the rubber contoured base, and through the holes in the L bracket (see figure 2-5 below). Mount Plate Contoured on PMK Tray Base L-shaped Bracket U-bolt Ceiling Pole Figure 2-5 — U-bolt attachment 9. Align the two small holes in the bottom of the L-shaped bracket with the holes in the PMK 350 base plate. Insert and tighten the two provided 6-32 x
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Installation and Setup, cont’d Front Panel Features The illustration below shows the front panel features of the FOX 2G Tx AV (top) and FOX 2G Rx AV (bottom): FORMAT COMPOSITE CONFIG S-VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT AUTO FOX 2G Tx AV VIDEO FIBER OPTIC TRANSMITTER 1 3 4 5 2 FORMAT COMPOSITE LOOP-OUT CONFIG S-VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT FOLLOW FOX 2G Rx AV VIDEO FIBER OPTIC RECEIVER Figure 2-6 — FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV front panel features Power LED — This green light is on when the unit is receiving a power. Video
