Extron Electronics FOX II T_R DP User Guide - Manual (Page 10)

FOX II DP Transmitter and Receiver • Introduction 4
Features
Ultra high performance — Offers pixel-for-pixel DisplayPort video transmission, up to
2560x1600 at 60 Hz.
Video input — The transmitter accepts an input from a DisplayPort source.
Loop-through on transmitter — The transmitter has a digital video loop-through on a
DisplayPort connector that allows connection of a local monitor.
Key Minder — Authenticates and maintains continuous HDCP encryption between input
and output devices to ensure quick and reliable switching in professional AV environments,
while enabling simultaneous distribution of a single source signal to one or more displays.
EDID Minder — Automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices
to ensure that all sources properly power up and reliably display content.
Video output — The receiver outputs digital video on a DisplayPort connector.
Extron fiber optic product compatibility — Enables ultra-long distance analog
RGB-to-digital conversion, when the FOX II receiver is connected to an Extron analog fiber
optic transmitter, without the need for extra signal conversion devices.
Compatibility with FOX 500 DA6 distribution amplifier and FOX Matrix Switchers
Audio embedding — Converts analog stereo audio signals to digital DP audio when the
analog input is selected.
Two analog audio inputs — The transmitter accepts an unbalanced stereo or mono audio
input on a 3.5 mm mini jack and a balanced or unbalanced stereo or mono audio on a
5-pole captive screw connector.
Automatic audio detection and switching — The transmitter can automatically detect
digital audio embedded in the DisplayPort input and select it for transmission. If the
transmitter does not detect embedded audio, it switches to the analog audio input. Or, you
can manually select either audio input with an SIS command.
NOTE: Analog audio is not embedded in the digital video stream but is transmitted as it
is input.
Analog audio input gain and attenuation — The level of the analog audio input can
be adjusted within a range of -18 dB (attenuation) to +10 dB (gain) via the serial port or
USB port.
Audio output — The receiver outputs either balanced or unbalanced stereo audio on a
5-pole captive screw connector and a 3.5 mm mini jack or digital audio embedded in the
DisplayPort output.
Audio Return Channel — The transmitter and receiver pair supports analog audio return
from the receiver to the transmitter, such as for return of a microphone input back to the
transmitter.
LED indicators for signal presence, HDCP, and power — Provides a visual indication of
system status for real-time feedback and monitoring of key performance parameters.
Loss-of-light alarms — The panels of the transmitters and receivers have discrete outputs
that indicate if either of the fiber optic links have suffered a loss of the light signal.
Alarm notification for fiber link loss — The units can be set up to trigger an external
control system for immediate notification when a fiber link has been lost. Requires a second
fiber link for the transmitter.
Product Configuration Software — For RS-232 port and USB port remote control from
a PC, the Extron Product Configuration Software, which runs under Microsoft® Windows®,
provides a graphical interface and drag-and-drop/point-and-click operation.