Description (continued)
At the FOX 500 DVI transmitter, both transmitter and receiver can be controlled and configured through RS-232. With a second fiber link installed, functions for both units can be controlled at either location. Since the units are typically situated far apart, this capability adds considerable versatility, enabling adjustment and calibration of audio at the receiver. It also allows for verification of fiber link status between the units as well as the presence of DVI-D and audio input signals at the transmitter.
DVI-to-Analog RGB and Analog RGB-to-DVI Conversion
The FOX 500 DVI transmitter and receiver are available separately. Either device can be paired with the standard FOX 500 transmitter or receiver to provide ultra-long distance transmission and conversion of DVI-D signals to analog RGB and vice versa. With the second fiber link in place, the FOX 500 DVI receiver can be used to adjust and calibrate incoming analog RGB signals to the FOX 500 transmitter, or automatically set image adjustments through Auto-Image™.
The FOX 500 DVI receiver is also compatible with the FOX 500 DA6 Six Output Fiber Optic Transmitter, which enables transmission of analog RGB over up to six fiber links for distribution to multiple DVI-equipped displays.
SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: The FOX 500 DVI consists of a transmitter (FOX 500 DVI TX) and a receiver (FOX 500 DVI RX) with one or two fiber optic cables linking the two units. They are available in singlemode or multimode versions. FOX 500 DVI systems are not HDCP compliant and do not support HDCP handshaking.
The analog audio signal(s) is (are) digitized in the transmitter, sent through the fiber cable, and converted back to analog audio in the receiver.
These transceivers are class 1 laser products. They meet the safety regulations of IEC-60825, FDA 21, CFR 1040.10, and FDA 21 CFR 1040.11.
Optical fiber interconnection between transmitter and receiver
Number/type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 or 2 fiber optic
Only one fiber is required to transmit video, audio, and unidirectional data. A second fiber is required to transmit return data for bidirectional control/communication.
Connectors | 2 LC connectors |
Operating distance | 30 km (18.75 miles) with singlemode (SM) cables with a FOX 500 DVI SM |
| 0.15 km (492’) with multimode (MM) cables with a FOX 500 DVI MM |
NOTE: Operating distance is approximate. These are typical distances. The maximum distance may be greater than these typical numbers depending on factors such as fiber type, fiber bandwidth, connector splicing, losses, modal or chromatic dispersion, environmental factors, and kinks.
Nominal peak wavelength. . . . . 850 nm for FOX 500 DVI MM, 1310 nm for FOX 500 DVI SM Data rate.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 Gbps
Transmission power
Singlemode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -5 dBm, typical
Multimode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -5 dBm, typical
Maximum receiver sensitivity
Singlemode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -18 dBm, typical
Multimode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -12 dBm, typical
Optical loss budget
Singlemode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 dB, maximum
Multimode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 dB, maximum
Video
Signal type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single link DVI and HDMI digital video signals are supported including 640x480
@60 Hz through 1600x1200 @ 60 Hz, and also HDTV signals at 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.
NOTE: The FOX 500 DVI Series can be used to distribute HDMI signals if you use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter. However, when using HDMI signals, the FOX units do not transmit audio and CEC signals.
Maximum resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . 1600x1200 @ 60 Hz
Video input and loop-through — transmitter (FOX 500 DVI TX)
Number/signal type | 1 | DVI-D or HDMI input |
| 1 | DVI-D or HDMI loop-through |
Connectors | 1 female DVI-I for input |
| 1 female DVI-I for loop-through |
Nominal level | 0.8 Vp-p |
Impedance | 100 ohms |
Video output — receiver (FOX 500 DVI RX)
Number/signal type. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 DVI-D or HDMI
Connectors.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 female DVI-I
Nominal level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8 Vp-p
Impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 ohms
Video delay.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 frames
Audio
Gain | |
Range | Adjustable, -18 dB to +10 dB |
Default | |
Captive screw connector | Unbalanced output: -6 dB; balanced output: 0 dB |
Mini stereo jack | Unbalanced output: 0 dB |
Frequency response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB |
THD + Noise | 0.10% @ 1 kHz at nominal level |
S/N | >80 dB at maximum output (unweighted) |
CMRR | 65 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
Audio bits per sample | 18 bits per channel, 2 channels (L, R) |
Sampling rate | 48 kHz |
Audio input — transmitter (FOX 500 DVI TX)
Number/signal type. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 inputs (mixed): 1 balanced stereo; 1 unbalanced stereo or 2 unbalanced mono Connectors.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole
(1) 3.5 mm mini stereo jack
Impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18k ohms unbalanced, 20k ohms balanced, DC coupled Nominal level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms)
Maximum level.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +17 dBV, (unbalanced) at 1% THD+N
NOTE: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu
Audio output — receiver (FOX 500 DVI RX)
Number/signal type. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 buffered outputs: 1 balanced stereo; 1 unbalanced stereo or 2 unbalanced mono
Connectors.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole
(1) 3.5 mm mini stereo jack
Impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced Nominal level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms) Maximum level (Hi-Z). . . . . . . . . . . >+19 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N Maximum level (600 ohm). . . . . >+15 dBm, unbalanced at 1% THD+N Audio delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 frames
Control/remote
Serial control ports on each unit (transmitter and receiver)
Control.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (3 pins are used) (rear panel)
1 RS-232, 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (front panel)
Pass-through.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (3 pins are used) (rear panel); in parallel with 1 RS-232, 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (front panel)
Baud rate and protocol | |
Control | 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity |
Pass-through | 9600 to 38400 baud |
Serial control pin configurations |
Captive screw connectors | 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND |
Mini stereo jack | tip = Tx, ring = Rx, sleeve = GND |
Program control | Extron’s control/configuration program for Windows® |
| Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) |
General | |
Power | 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 11 watts, internal |
Temperature/humidity | Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing |
| Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing |
Cooling | Convection, vented left to right, vents are on side panels |
Rack mount | Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf, part #60-190-01 or 60-604-01 |
| Furniture mountable with optional under desk mounting kit, part #70-077-01 |
Enclosure type | Metal |
Enclosure dimensions | 1.7” H x 8.7” W x 9.5” D (1U high, half rack wide) |
| 4.3 cm H x 22.1 cm W x 24.1 cm D |
| (Depth excludes connectors and knobs.) |
Product weight | 2.3 lbs (1.0 kg) per unit |
Shipping weight | 4 lbs (2 kg) per unit |
Vibration | ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association) |
Listings | UL, CUL |
Compliances | CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, AS/NZS, ICES, FDA Class 1 |
MTBF | 30,000 hours |
Warranty | 3 years parts and labor |
NOTE: All nominal levels are at ±10%. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
