Page 2 - Korean
Safety Instructions • English WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to ...
Page 3 - FCC Class A Notice; accessibility, and related topics, see the “; Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance; ” on the Extron website.; CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT; Copyright; © 2013 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equ...
Page 4 - Conventions Used in this Guide; Notifications; CE; File; Specifications Availability
Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: WARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the potential to result in death or severe injury. CAUTION: A caution indicates a situation that may result in minor injury. ATTENTION: Attention indicat...
Page 5 - Contents; SIS Configuration and Control; Wiring for Remote Contact Closure; Operation; iv
Contents SIS Configuration and Control .................. 12 Simple Instruction Set Control .......................... 12 SIS Programming Guide ............................... 12Command and Response Tables for SIS Commands ................................................. 15 FOX Extenders Control Pr...
Page 6 - FOX T USW 103 Universal Switcher • Contents
Page 7 - Introduction; About This Guide; on page 12) or use the FOX Extenders Control Program (see; System Compatibility; Plus; Cable Transmission Modes; Multimode; FOX T USW 103 Universal Switcher • Introduction
Introduction This section contains general information about this guide and the FOX T USW 103 Universal Switcher with an integrated fiber optic transmitter, selected device features, and a typical application diagram. Topics in this section include: • About This Guide • About the FOX T USW 103 • Key...
Page 8 - Key Features
Key Features Long distance fiber optics transmission — Transmits HDMI or analog video, stereo audio, and RS-232 signals up to 30 km when using singlemode fiber optic cabling. Inputs — Include two female HDMI type A connectors, one RGBHV/RGBS or HD component on 15-pin HD connector, and one unbalanced...
Page 9 - Application Diagram; Typical FOX T USW 103 Application
Application Diagram The following diagram shows a typical application of the FOX T USW 103 with three input sources, a fiber optic receiver, and control system. RGB/R-Y , Y, B-Y FOX T USW 103 RS-232 CONT ACT RS-232 OVER FIBE R AUDIO HDMI HDMI ALAR M REMOTE Tx Rx Tx Rx OPTICAL INPUTS 1 POWE R 12V 0.7...
Page 10 - Installation; Mounting the FOX T USW 103; Mounting; Rear Panel Features; f g; FOX T USW 103 Rear Panel Features; Input Connectors; Analog video connector; — Connect a video source to the female 15 HD connector,; HDMI connectors; — Connect a source device to either or both HDMI connectors,; Connecting HDMI Connectors; — Connect an analog audio source to the 3.5 mm TRS jack. All; RCA Connector; FOX T USW 103 Universal Switcher • Installation
Installation This section describes information for connecting and wiring the FOX T USW 103. Topics in this section include: • Mounting the FOX T USW 103 • Rear Panel Features • Making Connections Mounting the FOX T USW 103 The FOX T USW 103 can be mounted in a rack, under a desk, or on a tabletop (...
Page 11 - Input audio selection; Fiber Optic Connector; Wiring for Fiber Communication; RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm Connector; Wiring for RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm
The following table shows the audio format that is sent over the fiber connection when a specific audio format is not specified (see the Input audio selection SIS command on page 15 to switch the active audio source). Selected Video Input HDMI Embedded Audio Present Analog Audio Present Audio Sent O...
Page 12 - Control Connectors; Contact closure connector; Power Connector; Power connector; Making Connections; Installing the LockIt Lacing Bracket
Control Connectors f Contact closure connector — Connect a contact closure device (such as a simple switch) to the 3.5 mm, 4-pole captive screw connector. The first three ports are used for selecting inputs 1 through 3 when momentarily shorted to the ground pin (see Wiring for Remote Contact Closure...
Page 13 - Risk of serious physical injury.; This device outputs
Wiring for Fiber Communication WARNING: Risk of serious physical injury. This device outputs continuous invisible light, which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution. • Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic cable connectors or into the fiber optic cables themselves. • Plug the attached d...
Page 14 - Wiring for RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm Communication; Wiring the RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm Connector; The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is; Wiring for Remote Contact Closure Communication; Wiring the Contact Closure Connector
Wiring for RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm Communication The RS-232 Over Fiber port is for transmission of serial signals, such as projector control signals. The alarm port is an internal relay to connect or disconnect a custom alarm circuit. Wire the connector as shown in figure 5 below. Rx Tx Alarm De...
Page 15 - Wiring the Power Supply; Power Connector Wiring; The two power cord wires must be kept separate
Wiring the Power Supply Connect a 12 VDC power supply to the 3.5 mm, 2-pole captive screw connector. SECTION A–A A A Power Supply Output Cord 2-Pole Captive ScrewConnector Ridges Smooth Tie Wrap 3/16” (5 mm) Max. Figure 7. Power Connector Wiring CAUTION: Electric shock hazard. The two power cord wir...
Page 16 - Front Panel Features; — Lights when the transmitter is in auto switch mode.; Front Panel Operation; Executive; Simple Instruction Set Control; on page 12 or; FOX Extenders Control Program; FOX T USW 103 Universal Switcher • Operation
Operation This section describes the front panel features of the FOX T USW 103 and describes front panel operations. Topics in this section include: • Front Panel Features • Front Panel Operation Front Panel Features FOX T USW 103 AUTO SWITCH MODE CONFIG NORMAL 1 2 AUTO SIGNAL HDCP STATUS 3 1 2 3 a ...
Page 17 - The corresponding LED lights to indicate the active input.; Enabling or Disabling Front Panel Lockout Mode (Executive Mode); done only with SIS commands (see; Auto switch mode; Normal switch mode is the default mode.; Enabling Normal Switch Mode
Initial Power Up Upon initial power up, the front panel LEDs blink simultaneously. They blink once for multimode or twice for singlemode. Afterwards, the LEDs return to their normal signal presence indication.If a different fiber optic SFP module or no SFP module is connected, the LEDs first blink o...
Page 18 - SIS Programming Guide; Device-initiated messages; is the firmware version number.; FOX T USW 103 Universal Switcher • Remote Control
SIS Configuration and Control This section describes remote control of the FOX T USW 103 through SIS commands and basic installation instructions for the FOX Extenders Control Program (see to the FOX Extenders Control Program Help File for operation details). To enable serial control of the FOX T US...
Page 19 - Command and Response Tables; ASCII to Hex Conversion Table; ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion; Symbol definitions
Error responses When the FOX T USW 103 receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it performs the command and sends the corresponding response to the host device. If the command is determined invalid or contains invalid parameters, the switcher or receiver returns an error response to ...
Page 21 - Command and Response Tables for SIS Commands; Input Switching
Command and Response Tables for SIS Commands Command ASCII Command (Host to Device) Response (Device to Host) Additional Description Input Switching Input selection NOTE: The FOX T USW 103 saves the last input selection when cycling power. Set video input selection X1! ! In X1! • All ] Select input ...
Page 22 - EDID
Command ASCII Command (Host to Device) Response (Device to Host) Additional Description Picture Adjustment (Analog Only) Pixel phase Set a pixel phase value E 1* X2@ PHAS } Phas X2@ ] Adjust the pixel phase to X2@ . Increment value E 1+PHAS } Phas X2@ ] Increase the pixel phase. Decrement value E 1-...
Page 23 - Advanced Configurations; Exe
Command ASCII Command (Host to Device) Response (Device to Host) Additional Description Advanced Configurations Input sync detection View input sync detection E 1LS } xxx.x,xxx.x ] Shows horizontal frequency in kHz and vertical frequency in Hz. Returns 000.0,000.0 if no signal is detected. Input vid...
Page 26 - Installing the Software; Extron Software Products; To install the software from the DVD:; Software; To download the software from the website:; Download
FOX Extenders Control Program The Extron FOX Extenders Control Program provides an alternate method to control and configure the FOX T USW 103. The application provides controls to adjust device parameters that are specific to the basic and advanced setup of the transmitter. Users can also manage fi...
Page 27 - Starting the Software; Communication Setup Window Connection Methods; Using the Software; FOX Extenders Control Program Help; FOX T USW 103 Universal Switcher • FOX Extender Control Program
Starting the Software Start the Extron FOX Extenders Control Program as follows: 1. Open the FOX Extenders Control Program. The Communication Setup window appears. Figure 10. Communication Setup Window Connection Methods 2. Select the desired connection method. • To connect the software to the devic...
Page 28 - Main Screen; Top Menu; File menu; File Menu; Options that appear gray are not available.
Figure 11. Main Screen The main screen consists of a top menu, Status panel, Input Selection panel, and Configuration panel. Top Menu The top menu consists of three menus for connection options, device information and configuration, and additional resources. File menu The File menu contains options ...
Page 29 - Tools Menu
Connect The Connect option establishes communication with a device. This function re-establishes communication with the device if it times out or enables a connection to a new device. If a device is already connected, the Connect function is disabled until the device is disconnected or the connectio...
Page 30 - Unit Info; Unit Info Dialog Box; Tools; Reset Unit; Reset Unit Menu
Unit Info The Unit Info option opens a dialog box with information about the connected device. Figure 14. Unit Info Dialog Box 1. From the Tools menu, select Unit Info . This opens a dialog box displaying information about the connected unit. The displayed information includes: • Model number of the...
Page 31 - Update Firmware; Downloading Extron Firmware Loader
Master System Reset — Resets all unit settings and user settings to factory defaults. From the Tools menu, locate the Reset submenu and select Master System Reset . Figure 16. Unit System Dialog Box Audio Gain/Atten. Reset — Resets the level of audio gain and attenuation to factory defaults.From the...
Page 32 - Firmware Loader Help File; Refresh; Trace Window Dialog Box
5. Click the Begin button. This uploads the new firmware onto the connected device. The Progress field for the selected device shows the progress of the upload. After the upload is complete, this field is blue and shows 100% . 6. Exit Firmware Loader. 7. From the File menu of the FOX Extenders Contr...
Page 33 - Help Menu; Download Extron Firmware Loader; Check for Updates
Help Menu The Help menu contains options for additional information and reference material, checking for updates to the FOX Extenders Control Program, and software information. Figure 19. Help Menu Contents The Contents option launches the FOX Extenders Control Program help file.Open the help file i...
Page 34 - About FOX Extenders Control Program Dialog Box; OK
About... This option opens a dialog box displaying information about the FOX Extenders Control Program. 1. From the Help menu, select About . This opens a dialog box displaying information about the FOX Extenders Control Program. The displayed information includes: • Name of the application • Curren...
Page 35 - is connected. Functions which are not applicable are disabled.; Status panel; Status Panel; the Tx port of the transmitter to the Rx port of the receiver).; Link 2 Indicator; — Displays green when an HDMI transmitter detects light on Link 2
Main Screen The Main Screen contains status information, input selection, and configuration options. Figure 21. Main Screen NOTE: The main screen may appear different from the image above depending on what is connected. Functions which are not applicable are disabled. Status panel Figure 22. Status ...
Page 36 - Input Selection panel; Disabled; Control tab; Control
Video Indicator — Displays green when the transmitter detects an active signal on the VGA input. Audio Indicator — Displays green when the device detects audio with the selected input. If the selected input has an analog audio signal above -44 dBV, the indicator turns green immediately, but turns gr...
Page 37 - VGA Video Adjustment panel; VGA Video Adjustment Panel
VGA Video Adjustment panel The VGA Video Adjustment panel of the Control tab adjusts the following video parameters on the analog input: horizontal start, pixel phase, and total pixels. Figure 25. VGA Video Adjustment Panel Horizontal Start — Defines the number of pixels in the blanking area to the ...
Page 38 - Audio Adjustment panel; Audio Gain and Attenuation; I/O Configuration Tab; HDCP panel; On
Audio Adjustment panel The Audio Adjustment panel of the Control tab allows adjusts the gain and attenuation of analog input audio. Audio Gain and Attenuation — Adjusts the analog input audio gain or attenuation value. This ranges from -18.0 dB to +10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.In the Audio Gain/Atte...
Page 39 - Audio Input 1 Options; Advanced Tab
Plus Mode Transmission panel Plus mode can support rates up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, with embedded audio, and is HDCP compliant. Non-Plus mode supports rates up to 1600x1200 and 1080p, is HDCP compliant, and does not contain embedded audio (analog audio is still supported).In the Plus Mode Transmission ...
Page 40 - Advanced Configuration panel; or; Off; radio button in the Executive; EDID Configuration; EDID Configuration Tab; Assigned EDID panel; Assigned EDID Panel; The default EDID is 720p for HDMI inputs and 1280x720 for VGA input.; Save EDID panel; This setting is not available for the FOX T USW 103.
Advanced Configuration panel Executive mode restricts access to the front panel button functions.To enable or disable executive mode, click either the On or Off radio button in the Executive Mode panel. NOTE: Turning on Executive Mode will not disable the ability to control the device with the FOX E...
Page 41 - Import EDID panel; Import EDID Panel; Browse; Browse Button for Importing EDID; Open
Import EDID panel EDID files can be imported to the FOX T USW 103 and saved in a table on the device. NOTE: When an EDID file is imported to a user assigned input location, the EDID is automatically assigned to the selected user input. Figure 31. Import EDID Panel 1. In the Import EDID panel, from t...
Page 42 - Export EDID panel; Export EDID Panel; Click the; Export; Select the export destination and file name for the EDID.; Save
Export EDID panel EDID files on the FOX T USW 103 can be exported to the connected PC. To open and view them, use the Extron EDID Manager software, available at www.extron.com . The EDID Manager software aids in troubleshooting any EDID related issues that may occur during configuration or operation...
Page 43 - Tabletop Use; UL guidelines for rack-mounted devices; Elevated operating ambient temperature; FOX T USW 103 Universal Switcher • Reference Information
Reference Information This section provides mounting and firmware updating information. Topics in this section include: • Mounting • Updating Firmware Mounting The FOX T USW 103 can be placed on a tabletop or mounted in a rack or underneath a desk. Tabletop Use Attach the provided rubber feet to the...
Page 44 - Updating Firmware; FOX Extenders Control Program Help File; Firmware Loader on the Extron Website; Installing Firmware Loader; Next
Updating Firmware To update firmware for the FOX T USW 103, download the new firmware to a connected computer and upload the firmware with the Firmware Loader utility or the FOX Extenders Control Program (see to the FOX Extenders Control Program Help File ). Downloading Extron Firmware Loader Figure...
Page 45 - Downloading Firmware; Downloading Firmware from the Extron Website; On the Extron website,; From the left sidebar, click the; Firmware; Navigate to FOX T USW 103.; link to the right of the desired device.
Downloading Firmware Figure 36. Downloading Firmware from the Extron Website 1. On the Extron website, www.extron.com , click the Download tab. 2. From the left sidebar, click the Firmware link. 3. Navigate to FOX T USW 103. 4. Ensure the available firmware version is a later version than the curren...
Page 46 - Installing Firmware with Firmware Loader; completed; Factory
Installing Firmware with Firmware Loader 1. Open Firmware Loader to establish a connection between the computer and the device. The Add Device... dialog box opens. Figure 37. Add Device... Window 2. Select FOX T USW 103 from the Device Name drop-down list. 3. Select the method of connection from the...
Page 47 - Contact Information; USA; xtron
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