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FOX 3G DVC • Installation

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Installation

This section gives an overview of the steps for installing the FOX 3G DVC. It also provides a
description of the rear panel connectors and instructions for cabling. Topics include:

Installation Overview

Rear Panel

Daisy-chain Connection

Connecting for Remote Control

Installation Overview

CAUTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.

Follow these steps to install and set up the FOX 3G DVC:

1.

Disconnect power from the converter and ensure that all other devices that will be
connected to it are powered off.

2.

(Optional) Mount the unit in a rack or to furniture (see “

Mounting the

FOX 3G DVC Converter

” in the “Reference Information” section).

3.

Connect the input. Connect an SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI source to the fiber optic LC

Input connector (

c

in figure 2 on the next page).

4.

(Optional) Daisy-chain additional FOX 3G devices. Connect another
FOX 3G DVC or a FOX 3G HD-SDI to the Buffered Loop-Through (Tx) port of the input
connector (

b

in figure 2). (Up to three devices can be daisy-chained from this port.)

5.

Connect the video output. Connect a display or other output device to one of the
following connectors:

DVD-D — Digital video (

e

in figure 2)

RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y — Analog RGB (RGBHV, RGBS, and RGsB) or YUV component video
(

f

in figure 2)

6.

Connect the audio output. Connect an amplifier or other audio output device to the
5-pole captive screw audio connector (

g

in figure 2).

7.

Connect a control device. Connect a computer or control system to one of the
following DVC ports to configure and control the converter via SIS commands.

Config port (front panel) — USB connection (

a

in figure 9, “

Operation

section)

RS-232 port (rear panel) — Serial RS-232 connection (

h

in figure 2)

NOTE: See “

Command and Response Table

” in the “Remote Configuration

and Control” section for definitions of the SIS commands

.

8.

Plug a standard IEC power cord (provided) into the power receptacle (

a

in figure 2).

Connect the DVC to a 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz AC power source.

9.

Configure the FOX 3G DVC as needed, using the front panel menus (see “

Menus on

the LCD Screen

” in the “Operation” section) or SIS commands (see the “

Remote

Configuration and Control

” section).