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User GuideFOX T USW 103Fiber Optic SwitcherThree Input Universal Switcher with an Integrated Fiber Optic Transmitter68-2061-01 Rev. A07 13

InstallationThis section describes information for connecting and wiring the FOX T USW 103. Topics in this section include:• Mounting the FOX T USW 1

The following table shows the audio format that is sent over the fiber connection when a specific audio format is not specified (see the Input audio s

Control Connectorsf Contact closure connector — Connect a contact closure device (such as a simple switch) to the 3.5 mm, 4-pole captive screw connect

Wiring for Fiber CommunicationWARNING: Risk of serious physical injury. This device outputs continuous invisible light, which may be harmful to the e

Wiring for RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm CommunicationThe RS-232 Over Fiber port is for transmission of serial signals, such as projector control signal

Wiring the Power SupplyConnect a 12 VDC power supply to the 3.5 mm, 2-pole captive screw connector.SECTION A–AAAPower SupplyOutput Cord2-Pole Captive

OperationThis section describes the front panel features of the FOX T USW 103 and describes front panel operations. Topics in this section include:•

Initial Power UpUpon initial power up, the front panel LEDs blink simultaneously. They blink once for multimode or twice for singlemode. Afterwards, t

SIS Configuration and ControlThis section describes remote control of the FOX T USW 103 through SIS commands and basic installation instructions for t

Error responsesWhen the FOX T USW 103 receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it performs the command and sends the corresponding res

Safety Instructions • EnglishWARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerou

X2^= EDID output resolution and refresh rateSee the tables below.VGA - PCSIS ValueResolution Refresh Rate (Hz)SIS ValueResolution Refresh Rate (Hz)SIS

Command and Response Tables for SIS CommandsCommand ASCII Command (Host to Device)Response (Device to Host)Additional DescriptionInput SwitchingInput

Command ASCII Command (Host to Device)Response (Device to Host)Additional DescriptionPicture Adjustment (Analog Only)Pixel phaseSet a pixel phase valu

Command ASCII Command (Host to Device)Response (Device to Host)Additional DescriptionAdvanced ConfigurationsInput sync detectionView input sync detect

Command ASCII Command (Host to Device)Response (Device to Host)Additional DescriptionDevice nameNOTE: No blank or space characters are permitted. Th

Command ASCII Command (Host to Device)Response (Device to Host)Additional DescriptionView internal temperatureView internal temperature20SX!]Internal

FOX Extenders Control ProgramThe Extron FOX Extenders Control Program provides an alternate method to control and configure the FOX T USW 103. The app

Starting the SoftwareStart the Extron FOX Extenders Control Program as follows:1. Open the FOX Extenders Control Program. The Communication Setup win

Figure 11. Main ScreenThe main screen consists of a top menu, Status panel, Input Selection panel, and Configuration panel.Top MenuThe top menu consi

ConnectThe Connect option establishes communication with a device. This function re-establishes communication with the device if it times out or enabl

FCC Class A NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rule

Unit InfoThe Unit Info option opens a dialog box with information about the connected device.Figure 14. Unit Info Dialog Box1. From the Tools menu,

Master System Reset — Resets all unit settings and user settings to factory defaults. From the Tools menu, locate the Reset submenu and select Master

5. Click the Begin button. This uploads the new firmware onto the connected device. The Progress field for the selected device shows the progress of

Help MenuThe Help menu contains options for additional information and reference material, checking for updates to the FOX Extenders Control Program,

About...This option opens a dialog box displaying information about the FOX Extenders Control Program.1. From the Help menu, select About. This opens

Main ScreenThe Main Screen contains status information, input selection, and configuration options.Figure 21. Main ScreenNOTE: The main screen may

Video Indicator — Displays green when the transmitter detects an active signal on the VGA input. Audio Indicator — Displays green when the device dete

VGA Video Adjustment panelThe VGA Video Adjustment panel of the Control tab adjusts the following video parameters on the analog input: horizontal sta

Audio Adjustment panelThe Audio Adjustment panel of the Control tab allows adjusts the gain and attenuation of analog input audio.Audio Gain and Atten

Plus Mode Transmission panelPlus mode can support rates up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, with embedded audio, and is HDCP compliant. Non-Plus mode supports rat

Conventions Used in this GuideNotificationsThe following notifications are used in this guide:WARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the p

Advanced Configuration panelExecutive mode restricts access to the front panel button functions.To enable or disable executive mode, click either the

Import EDID panelEDID files can be imported to the FOX T USW 103 and saved in a table on the device.NOTE: When an EDID file is imported to a user as

Export EDID panelEDID files on the FOX T USW 103 can be exported to the connected PC. To open and view them, use the Extron EDID Manager software, ava

Reference InformationThis section provides mounting and firmware updating information. Topics in this section include:• Mounting• Updating FirmwareM

Updating FirmwareTo update firmware for the FOX T USW 103, download the new firmware to a connected computer and upload the firmware with the Firmware

Downloading FirmwareFigure 36. Downloading Firmware from the Extron Website1. On the Extron website, www.extron.com, click the Download tab.2. From

Installing Firmware with Firmware Loader1. Open Firmware Loader to establish a connection between the computer and the device. The Add Device... dial

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IntroductionThis section contains general information about this guide and the FOX T USW 103 Universal Switcher with an integrated fiber optic transmi

Key FeaturesLong distance fiber optics transmission — Transmits HDMI or analog video, stereo audio, and RS-232 signals up to 30 km when using singlemo

Application DiagramThe following diagram shows a typical application of the FOX T USW 103 with three input sources, a fiber optic receiver, and contro