User guide

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.
All digital, zero compression technology — The FOX AV delivers uncompressed
pixel-for-pixel transmission of video signals to ensure optimal image quality.
Transmits multiple signal types — Video, audio and data signals can all be transmitted
simultaneously over one fiber. The units transmit composite, S-Video, or component video
signals and are compatible with NTSC, PAL, and SECAM standards.
Auto Input Format Detection — The FOX AV transmitter can be set to detect the
incoming video signal format, automatically reconfiguring itself to transmit the signal. This
feature can reduce the number of required outputs for a matrix switcher, lowering system
cost while improving manageability.
Encoding and decoding — The FOX Tx AV converts incoming signals to a proprietary
format that is passed along the fiber optic cable to the FOX Rx AV. At the other end of the
cable, the receiver converts the signal to the low resolution format that matches the needs
of the display device.
Output Video Formatting — The user can set the output video signal format (composite,
S-Video, or component) or follow the format of the source device (video follow).
POWER
12V
3A MAX
OUTPUT
4/8
OHMS
INPUTS
L
R
L
R
REMOTE
VOL/MUTE
10V 50mA
L
MPA 152
R
C
US
LISTED
17TT
AUDIO/VIDEO
APPARATUS
CLASS 2 WIRING
DO NOT GROUND
OR SHORT
SPEAKER OUTPUTS!
FOX Rx AV
Y/VID
O
U
T
P
U
T
S
OVER FIBER
REMOTE
Tx Rx Tx Rx
AUDIO
L R
ALARM
1 2
R-Y
B-Y/C
S-VID
OPTICAL
POWER
12V
0.6A MAX
Rx
Tx
RS-232
FOX Tx AV
Y/VID
I
N
P
U
T
S
OVER FIBER REMOTE
Tx Rx Tx Rx
AUDIO
L R
ALARM
1 2
R-Y
B-Y/C
S-VID
OPTICAL
POWER
12V
0.6A MAX
Rx
Tx
RS-232
1
3
1
4
2
3
1
4
2
3
1
4
2
2
3
100
LINK
ACT
COM
IR
INPUT
RELAY
TX
RX
R
IPL 250
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ON
OFF
DISPLAY
MUTE
SCREEN
UP
SCREEN
DOWN
VCR
DVD
DOC
CAM
LAPTOP
PC
Extron
FOX Tx AV
Fiber Optic Transmitter
Extron
FOX Rx AV
Fiber Optic Receiver
RS-232
Video
Video
RS-232
Up to 30 km (18.75 miles)
on singlemode ber
SM Model
Optional Second Fiber Link
for Box to Box
Communications
Audio
Projector
Extron
SI 26X
Two-way Ceiling
Speakers
Audio
Output
Extron
MPA 152
Mini Power
Amplier
DVD/VCR
Combo
TCP/IP
TouchLink
™
Control
System
Figure 1. Typical Application for the FOX Tx/Rx AV
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