Extron Electronics PowerCage FOX SR HDMI User Guide - Manual (Page 9)

PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Scaling Receiver • Introduction 3
System Compatibility
The PowerCage FOX SR HDMI receiver operates interchangeably with all HDMI, DVI, and
VGA transmitters in the Extron PowerCage FOX, FOXBOX, and FOX 500 families, including
Plus and non-Plus units.
NOTES: • Although the receiver can operate with non-HDMI transmitters, the video
output is not HDCP-compliant.
• The receiver is not compatible with the FOX AV, PowerCage FOX AV,
FOX 3G HD-SDI, PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI, and FOX 3G DVC transmitters.
Fiber Cable Transmission Modes
The receiver is further categorized by the type of fiber optic cable, multimode or singlemode,
which defines the effective range of transmission:
• Multimode — Long distance, up to 2 km (6,560 feet) (depending on the fiber cable)
• Singlemode — Very long distance, up to 30 km (18.75 miles)
Features
Ultra high performance — The PowerCage FOX SR HDMI receives pixel-for-pixel HDMI
or DVI-D (with an adapter) video transmission, up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz.
Video output — The receiver outputs a single link of HDMI video.
Compatible with the FOX Matrix Switchers and FOX 500 and FOXBOX transmitters
and receivers (with the exception of the FOX DA6, FOX 2G, and FOX 3G HDSDI products)
Analog audio output — The receiver outputs balanced or unbalanced stereo audio on a
5-pole captive screw connector and digital audio embedded in the HDMI output.
Links monitoring — The receiver panel has indicators for monitoring image and audio
transmission and the fiber optic link.
Loss-of-light alarms — The front panel of the receiver has discrete outputs that indicate if
either of the fiber optic links has suffered a loss of the light signal.
Signal Processing Product Control Program — For RS-232 remote control from a
PC, the Extron Signal Processing Product Control Program, which runs under Microsoft®
Windows®, provides a graphical interface with drag-and-drop, point-and-click operation.
Simple Instruction Set — The receiver uses SIS commands for easy remote control operation.
Analog audio level — The analog audio output is at the consumer level (-10 dBV).
Auto Image™ — The auto imaging feature automatically sizes and centers the input to fill
the screen.
Upgradable firmware — The firmware that controls the operation of the receiver can be
upgraded via an RS-232 link 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 Signal Processing Product 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, 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 — The receiver includes a LockIt bracket to secure
the HDMI cable to the unit.