FOX 500 DA6 • Introduction
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FOX 500 DA6 • Introduction
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The DA also buffers the RGB input and loops it through on a
15-pin HD connector for use by a local monitor. The DA can
handle an RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs input signal.
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The DA can send and receive the proprietary signal(s)
to and from any compatible Extron receiver or switcher.
These compatible products include the FOX 500 Rx
(RGB) receiver, the FOX 500 Rx DVI receiver, and the
Fiber Matrix 6400 matrix switcher.
The connected receiver(s) convert the proprietary signal(s) back
to video (either RGB or DVI, depending on the receiver), audio,
and serial RS-232 communication, and output the signals locally.
If RS-232 return communications are implemented (a second
fiber optic cable is installed), the receiver connected to DA
output 1 sends a proprietary serial communication signal back
to the DA on the second fiber optic cable. For video resolutions
up to 1600 x 1200, the receivers' video outputs are a perfect
pixel-for-pixel or digital recreation of the video signal input to
the DA.
The receivers have image and audio adjustments and test
patterns that can be set locally or via an RS-232 link and sent
to the DA, which, in turn, sends them to the transmitter on the
fiber link. The transmitter has image, audio, and fiber light
status and lost-light alarm indicators.
The FOX 500 DA is rack mountable and has an internal
switching power supply for worldwide power compatibility.
Features
Ultra high performance — Offers up to six perfect, pixel-
by-pixel,, RGBHV video transmissions to compatible
receiver(s). The DA can handle resolutions up to
1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz. Higher resolutions can be
transmitted, but with some loss of video quality and
undersampled.
Video input — The DA inputs RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs
on BNC connectors or a 15-pin HD connector.
Six active and individually isolated outputs — The
FOX 500 DA6 uses active signal splitting to maintain
equal transmiter power to all outputs, maximizing
distance capabilities by ensuring full availablility of
optical loss budget for each output.
Analog loop-through on DA — The DA has an analog loop-
through on a 15-pin HD connector that allows connection
of a local monitor.
System video output — The video portion of the optical video
output can be decoded to either RGB video or DVI video,
depending on the receiver connected.
Audio input — The DA inputs balanced or unbalanced stereo
audio on a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminal or a
3.5 mm mini jack.
Audio input gain/attenuation — The input audio level can be
adjusted within a range of -18 dB attenuation to +10 dB
gain via the master receiver's front panel or the RS-232
link.
Links monitoring — The front panel has indicators for
monitoring image and audio transmission and both
fiber optic links.
Loss-of-light alarms — The rear panel has discrete outputs
that indicate if either of the fiber optic links have
suffered a loss of the light signal.
Windows-based control program — For RS-232 remote
control from a PC, the Extron Windows
®
-based control
software provides a graphical interface and drag-and-
drop/point-and-click operation.
Simple Instruction Set (SIS
™
) — The DA uses Extron’s SIS
for easy remote control operation.
Upgradable firmware — The firmware that controls the unit's
operation can be upgraded in the field via an RS-232 link,
without taking the unit out of service. Firmware
upgrades are available for download on the Extron Web
site, www.extron.com, and they can be installed using the
Windows-based control program.
Memory presets — 30 memory presets are a time-saving feature
that lets you store input size and position settings relative
to a specific input resolution. You can then recall those
settings, when needed, with a few simple steps via the
master receiver's front panel or the RS-232 link.
Rack mounting — The unit is rack mountable in any
conventional 19" wide rack, using the included rack
mounting brackets.
Power — The 100 VAC to 240 VAC, internal power supply
provides worldwide power compatibility.
