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Features – Extron Electronics PowerCage FOX Tx_Rx HDMI User Guide User Manual

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Features

Ultra high performance — Offers pixel-for-pixel HDMI or DVI-D (with an adapter) video
transmission, up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz (in plus mode) or 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz (in
non-plus mode).

Video input — The transmitter accepts a single link of HDMI or DVI-D video.

EDID emulation mode (Display Data Channel [DDC]) — The PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI
transmitter provides a selector switch for specifying the rate of the incoming digital video
signal. EDID emulation mode allows proper operation

Video output — The receiver outputs a single link of HDMI video.

Extron fiber optic product compatibility — Enables ultra-long distance HDMI-to-analog
RGB and analog RGB-to-HDMI conversion without the need for extra signal conversion
devices.

Compatibility with FOX 500 DA6 distribution amplifier and FOX Matrix Switchers

Analog audio input — The transmitter accepts an unbalanced stereo audio input on a
3.5 mm mini jack.

Analog audio input gain/attenuation — The input audio level can be adjusted within a
range of -18 dB (attenuation) to +10 dB (gain) via the RS-232 link.

Analog audio output — The receiver outputs balanced or unbalanced stereo audio on a
3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminal.

Links monitoring — The panels of the transmitters and receivers have indicators for
monitoring both fiber optic links.

Loss-of-light alarms — The rear panels of the transmitters and receivers have discrete
outputs that indicate if either of the fiber optic links has suffered a loss of the light signal.

FOX Extenders Control Program — For RS-232 remote control from a PC running
Windows

®

, the Extron FOX Extenders control software provides a graphical interface and

drag-and-drop, point-and-click operation.

Simple Instruction Set (SIS) — The transmitter and receiver use the SIS for easy remote
control operation.

Audio level — The audio output can be set to either the consumer level (-10 dBV) or
professional level (+4 dBu) under RS-232 control.

Upgradable firmware — The firmware that controls the operation of each unit can be
upgraded in the field via the Configuration port on the PowerCage enclosure without taking
the unit out of service. Firmware upgrades are available for download on the Extron website,

www.extron.com

, and they can be installed using the FOX Extenders Control Program.

Memory presets — 30 memory presets let you store input size and position settings relative
to a specific input resolution. You can then recall those settings, when needed, using the SIS
or the control software.

PowerCage mounting — All PowerCage FOX Tx and Rx units are mountable in any Extron
PowerCage enclosure.

LockIt™ HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket — Each transmitter and receiver includes a LockIt
bracket to secure the HDMI cable to the unit.

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