Extron electronics FOX3 SR 301 User manual

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IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
Go to www.extron.com for the complete
user guide, installation instructions, and
specifications before connecting the
product to the power source.
FOX3SR301 and FOX3SR311 • Setup Guide
This guide provides quick start instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate the Extron FOX3SR301 and
FOX3SR311 Fiber Optic scaling receivers. These scaling receivers can scale resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz, 4:4:4 video,
2-channel audio, RS-232, USB HID, USB 2.0, and IR over ber.
WARNING: The FOX3SR301 and FOX3SR311 output continuous invisible light (Class 1 rated), which may be harmful
to the eyes; use with caution. Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is unplugged.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT, see the FOX3SR301 and FOX3SR311 User Guide, at www.extron.com.
AVERTISSEMENT : Le FOX3SR301 et FOX3SR311 émet une lumière invisible en continu (conforme à la classe1) qui
peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution. Associez les bouchons anti-poussière à l’ensemble émetteur/
récepteur optique lorsque le câble fibre optique est débranché.
Produit laser de classe1, voir le FOX3SR301 and FOX3SR311 User Guide sur www.extron.com (en anglais).
Installation
Step 1 — Mounting
Turn off or disconnect all equipment power sources and
mount the receiver as required. For mounting details and
considerations, see the FOX3SR301 and FOX3SR311
User Guide at www.extron.com.
Step 2 — Input and Output Connections
a. Connect an HDMI display to the HDMI output (see
figure1, F).
b. Connect an audio output device to the Audio 5-pole
captive screw port (D) (see figure2 to wire the captive
screw connector).
c. For optional returned audio (C), connect an audio
input device to the Audio Return 5-pole captive screw
port (see gure2 to wire the captive screw connector).
ATTENTION:
• For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeves
to the ground contact. DO NOT connect the
sleeves to the negative (–) contacts.
• Pour l’audio asymétrique, connectez les
manchons au contact au sol. Ne PAS
connecter les manchons aux contacts négatifs
(–).
50-60 Hz
100-240V ~0.7A MAX
LR
LR
RS-232
Tx Rx Tx RxG
IR
A
OUT
R
IN
OUTPUTS
AUDIO
RETURN
INPUTS
CONTROL
B
OUTIN
AUDIO
FOX3 SR 311
LAN
1
2
HDMI
DEVICES
USB HID
100 mA
REMOTE
RS-232
Tx Rx S5VG
3D
SYNC
50-60 Hz
100-240V ~0.7A MAX
LR
LR
RS-232
Tx Rx Tx RxG
IR
A
OUT
R
IN
OUTPUTS
AUDIO
RETURN
INPUTS
CONTROL
B
OUTIN
USB 2.0
AUDIO
FOX3 SR 301
LAN
1
1
2
HDMI
DEVICES
USB HID
100 mA 500 mA
REMOTE
RS-232
Tx Rx S5VG
3D
SYNC
1
J
K
K
KI
I
IG
G
GC
C
CB
B
BA
A
AH
H
H
D
D
DJ
J
J
F
F
F
E
E
E
FOX3 SR 301
FOX3 SR 311
APower Inlet GRemote RS-232/3D Sync port
BPower LED HControl RS-232/IR port
CAudio Return ILAN Ethernet port
DAudio output JSFP module and LEDs
EUSB Hub ports KReset button
FHDMI output
Figure 1. FOX3SR301 and FOX3SR311 Rear Panels
Unbalanced Stereo Output Balanced Stereo Output
Unbalanced Stereo Input Balanced Stereo Input
Do not tin the wires!
Tip
No Ground Here
No Ground Here
Tip
LR
Sleeves
Tip
Ring
Tip
Ring
LR
Sleeves
Tip
Ring
Tip
Ring
LR
Sleeves
Tip
Sleeve
Sleeve
Tip
LR
Figure 2. Audio Wiring Diagrams
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d. Connect peripheral devices to the USB ports (see figure2) .
NOTES:
• The FOX3 matrix switches the USB HID and USB 2.0 inputs and outputs independently of the video and each USB
connection.
• The USB 2.0 port is only available on the FOX3SR301 device.
• The USB HID ports are used only for a mouse or keyboard.
• The USB 2.0 ports are used for thumb drives, cameras, keyboards, a mouse, CAC reader, and such devices.
Transmitter Receiver
50-60 Hz
100-240V ~0.7A MAX
LR
LR
RS-232
Tx Rx Tx RxG
IR
A
OUT
R
IN
INPUTS
AUDIO
RETURN
OUTPUTS
CONTROL
B
OUTIN
HDMI
LOOP OUT
USB HID USB 2.0
AUDIO
FOX3 T 301
LAN
HOST HOST
REMOTE
RS-232
Tx Rx S5VG
3D
SYNC
SM or MM cable
50-60 Hz
100-240V ~0.7A MAX
LR
LR
RS-232
Tx Rx Tx RxG
IR
A
OUT
R
IN
OUTPUTS
AUDIO
RETURN
INPUTS
CONTROL
B
OUTIN
USB 2.0
AUDIO
FOX3 SR 301
LAN
1
1
2
HDMI
DEVICES
USB HID
100 mA 500 mA
REMOTE
RS-232
Tx Rx S5VG
3D
SYNC
USB
USB
USB
USB
USB
Laptop
Lt
Keyboard
y
Mouse
Thumb Drive
A
AABB
B
Figure 3. Peripheral USB Connections Diagram
• USB Host ports (A) — Connect a USB type A to B cable between this USB type B port and the USB port of a host.
• USB Hub ports (B) — Connect a USB type A cable between the USB type A port and peripherals.
Step 3 — Control Connections
a. To pass serial, IR data, or control signals, such as for serial control of a projector,
connect the master device to the transmitter and the controlled device to the
receiver via the CONTROL 5-pole captive screw connector (see figure1, Hon
page1 and figure4 for wiring).
NOTE: For returned RS-232 and IR responses (from the scaling receiver to the
transmitter) install the receiver-Tx-to-transmitter-Rx fiber cable in step 4b.
b. For stereoscopic 3D sync such as an external IR emitter for glasses, connect a
display or projector to the two right poles of the REMOTE RS-232/3D Sync 5-pole
captive screw port (G).
TxRx
RxTx
Gnd
Gnd
IR Device
RS-232 Device
RxTx RxTxG
RS-232 IR
CONTROL
Figure 4. RS-232 and IR Wiring
c. For remote control of a unit and loading firmware (LAN or USB only), connect a host device, such as a computer or control
system, to one of the following ports (see the FOX3SR301 and FOX3SR311 User Guide, available at www.extron.com, for
details):
• Remote RS-232 port — Connect the 3 left poles of this 5-pole captive screw connector to this port (G).
The protocol for the Remote port is as follows:
• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit • no flow control
• LAN Ethernet port — Connect an RJ-45 connector to this port (I).
• USB Configuration port — Connect a USB mini-B connector to this port (see figure6, Bon page3).
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Step 4 — Throughput Connections
NOTE: See figure5 for fiber cable connections. Connect the transmitter to a receiver in one of
three ways:
• One way (transmitter to receiver) only, perform step 4a.
• Two way (transmitter to receiver and return), perform steps 4a and 4b.
• Output B is available to transmit 4K @ 60 Hz uncompressed signal when the FOX3
Uncompressed Video LinkLicense is purchased, perform step 4c.
a. Connect the fiber between the A Out port on the transmitter and the A In port on the receiver (1).
NOTE: Ensure that the transmitter and connected receiver are in the same transmission
mode, singlemode (SM) or multimode (MM) and use the correct SM or MM fiber cable to
connect the devices.
b. To return serial data from the receiver (such as responses from a controlled device), IR data, or
returned audio to the transmitter, connect a cable between the A Out port on the receiver and AIn
port on the transmitter (2).
c. To transmit an uncompressed 4K @ 60 Hz signal, using the Uncompressed Video LinkLicense,
repeat step 4a on the SFP B port on the scaling receiver
Receiver
Tr
ansmitter
11
1111
1111
22
2222
2222
22
2222
2222
11
1111
1111
A
OUTIN
OUTPUTS
B
OUTIN
A
OUTIN
INPUTS
B
OUTIN
Figure 5.
Fiber Cable Connection
SFP Link LEDs —
• Transmit Optical OUT LED lights solid green when powered and lights off when there is no power on the endpoint.
• Receive Optical IN LED lights solid green when light is present and lights off when there is no power or light present.
Step 5 — Power Connection
Connect the IEC power connector to the power inlet (see figure1, Aon page1). The power LED lights (B) when the unit is
receiving power.
Operation
After the receiver, transmitter, and their connected devices are powered up, the system is fully operational. If any problems are
encountered, verify that the cables are routed and connected properly and the display device has a compatible resolution and
refresh rate. If problems persist, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline (see the contact number on page6).
Indications
APower LED — Indicates power is applied to the unit.
BUSB Config port — Connect a USB mini-B cable to
a computer to configure the device and update the
firmware via PCS or internal web pages.
CINPUTS LEDs —
• SIGNAL LED — Lights when the unit detects an
input video signal.
• HDCP LED — Lights when the input signal is HDCP
encrypted.
DUSB LEDs —
• USB HID Host LED — When the transmitter and
receiver are connected through the SFP port and a
host device is connected to the transmitter, the LED
remains lit to indicate an active connected device.
FOX3 SR 301
CONFIG
INPUTS
SIGNAL
HDCP
USB HID
USB 2.0
USB
1 2
MENU
ENTER
HOST
F
FOX3 SR 311
CONFIG
INPUTS
SIGNAL
HDCP
USB HID
USB
1 2
MENU
ENTER
HOST
F
B
B
BA
A
AC
C
CD
D
DE
E
EF
F
F
Figure 6. FOX3SR301 and FOX3SR311 Front Panels
• USB HID 1 and 2 LEDs —When an active USB peripheral device is connected to the HUB ports on the receiver, the
LED remains lit to indicate an active connected device.
• USB 2.0 Host LED — When the transmitter and receiver are connected through the SFP port and a USB 2.0 Host
device is connected to the transmitter, the LED remains lit to indicate an active connected device.
• USB 2.0 1 LED — When the transmitter and receiver are connected through the SFP port and a USB 2.0 Host device is
connected to the transmitter, the LED remains lit to indicate an active connected device.
step 4b
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EMENU and ENTER buttons (see figure6 on page3)— Press these buttons to access and navigate the on-screen
display menu system.
FNavigation buttons — Press these buttons to navigate through the on-screen display menu system or change settings.
Reset
Press the rear panel recessed reset button (see figure1, Kon page1) if the FOX3 scaling receiver rmware is corrupted
or the unit gets disconnected during the update process. The different resets allow the device to revert to the factory loaded
rmware, reset IP seetings, or reset conguration to default (see the Reset Modes table, for details on the reset modes).
Reset Modes
Mode Activation Result Purpose and Notes
Use Factory Firmware
Hold in the recessed rear panel
Reset button while applying power
to the unit.
The unit reverts to the factory default
firmware for a single power cycle.
Use to revert to the factory default
firmware for a single power cycle if
incompatibility issues arise with user-
loaded firmware. All user files and
settings are maintained.
NOTE: Do not operate with the default firmware loaded by a mode 1 reset. Use it only to load the most current
firmware to the device.
Reset IP Setting *
Hold in the Reset button about
6seconds until the Power LED
blinks twice. Then, release and
press the Reset button momentarily
(<1 second) again within 1 second*.
Sets the following back to factory
default:
• Port mapping
• IP address: 192.168.254.254
• Subnet mask address:
255.255.255.0
• Gateway address: 0.0.0.0
Turns DHCP off.
Power LED blinks 4 times during reset.
Use to reset all IP settings back to the
factory defaults.
Equivalent to SIS command 1ZQQQ.
Reset to Factory Default*
Hold in the Reset button until the
Power LED blinks three times (once
at 3 seconds, again at 6seconds,
again at 9 seconds). Then, release
and press the Reset button again
within 1second*.
A complete reset to factory defaults
(except the firmware).
• Does everything mode 4 does.
• Clears port configurations.
• Resets all IP options.
• Clears all user settings.
• Clears all files from the unit.
• The Power LED blinks four times.
Use to start over with default
configuration and uploading, and also
to replace events.
Equivalent to SIS command ZQQQ.
NOTES:
• *For these modes, nothing happens if the momentary press does not occur within 1 second.
• The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set to the device serial number. In the
event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is extron.
Front Panel Lockout Mode (Executive Mode)
The front panel lockout mode limits operation of the device from the front panel. When enabled, use SIS commands or the
Product Conguration Software (PCS) to congure the device. To enable or disable the front panel lockout mode through the front
panel, press and hold the MENU (see figure6, E) and down arrow (F) buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds or until the power
LED blinks.
Configuration and Control
To congure the FOX3 SR, use the front panel controls and the on-screen display (OSD) menu, Simple instruction Set (SIS)
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On-screen display menu system
The OSD menu consists of two submenus, DEVICE INFO and QUICK
SETUP, that can be accessed using the front panel MENU button. View the
menu on a display connected to the HDMI output connector (see figure1,
Eon page1). The DEVICE INFO submenu is view only. The following
elds can be congured from the Setup submenu:
• Output Rate — Select from a list of refresh rates (see Output
Resolution table on page6). The default setting is 1080p @
60Hz.
• HDMI Format — Select the output format:
• Auto (default)
• DVI RGB 444
• HDMI RGB 444 Full
• HDMI RGB 444 Limited
• HDMI YUV 444 Full
• HDMI YUV 444 Limited
• HDMI YUV 422 Full
• HDMI YUV 422 Limited
• Test Pattern — Select an available test pattern to display or to turn a test pattern off. The available test pattern selections are
Crop, Alternating Pixels, Crosshatch, Color Bars, and 32 Level Grayscale. The default setting is Off.
• Factory Reset — Reset the unit to its factory default values (removing any user-specified values) while retaining all TCP/IP
settings.
To adjust settings:
1. Press the MENU button to access the main menu.
2. Press the directional arrows to navigate to a desired submenu.
3. Press the ENTER button to access submenu items of a selected submenu.
4. Press the directional arrows to navigate a desired submenu item.
5. Press the ENTER button to select a submenu item for adjustment.
6. As required, press the directional arrows or press the ENTER button to adjust submenu items.
7. Press the MENU button to return to the list of submenus or exit the OSD menu.
Product Configuration Software
The FOX3 scaling receiver can be congured by the Product Conguration Software when it is installed on a connected host
device, such as a PC, through the front panel USB port or LAN port (see the FOX3 SR 301/311 User Guide for more details).
NOTE: A user must have an Insider Account to download and use Product Configuration Software. Contact an Extron
support representative, if you do not already have an Insider Account.
Internal Web Pages
To configure the FOX3 SR 301 using the factory-installed internal web pages in a web browser, connect the LAN port on the
receiver to a LAN or WAN. The default IP address is 192.168.254.254.
NOTE: Compatible web browsers are Microsoft®Edge®, Modzilla®Firefox®, Google Chrome™, and Apple®Safari®.
Basic scaler SIS commands
Use Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands for operation and configuration of the scaling receiver. Run these commands from a
PC connected to:
• A LAN or WAN using the rear panel RJ-45 LAN connector (see figure1, I) via an SSH client and port 22023.
• The Remote RS-232 port (see figure1, G) via DataViewer.
• The front panel USB config port (see figure6, Bon page3) via an SSH client using IP address 203.0.113.22 and port
22023.
NOTE: The table below is a partial list of SIS commands. For a complete listing of commands and instructions to install an
SSH client, see the FOX3 SR 301/311 User Guide.

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Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
Command Name SIS Command SIS Response Additional Description
Output scaler rate
Set output rate EX2$RATE}RateX2$] Set output rate to X2$.
View current output rate ERATE}
Verbose mode 2/3
X2$]
RateX2$]
KEY: X2$ = Scaler resolution 3-digit response with 0padding (See the Output Resolution table)
Output aspect ratio
Set output aspect ratio EX2%ASPR}Aspr X2%] Set output rate to X2%.
View current output aspect ratio EASPR}
Verbose mode 2/3
X2%]
AsprX2%]
KEY: X2% = Aspect Ratio 1= Fill (default) 2= Follow
Freeze
Set freeze X3)F Frz X3)] Enable freeze setting.
View current freeze setting F
Verbose mode 2/3
X3)]
FrzX3)]
KEY: X3) = Enable or disable 0= Disable (default) 1= Enable
Executive mode (front panel lockout)
Set executive mode X3)X Exe X3)] Enable executive mode setting.
View current executive mode
setting
X
Verbose mode 2/3
X3)]
ExeX3)]
KEY: X3) = Enable or disable 0= Disable (default) 1= Enable (front panel is locked)
Global unsolicited response
Output scaler rate RateX2$] When output rate is changed.
Output aspect ratio AsprX2%] When aspect ratio is changed.
Freeze FrzX3)] When freeze setting is changed.
KEY: X2$ = Scaler resolution 3-digit response with 0padding (See the Output Resolution table)
X2% = Aspect Ratio 1= Fill (default) 2= Follow
X3) = Enable or disable 0= Disable (default) 1= Enable
SIS Variable ( X2$ ) for Selected Output Reolution and Refresh Rate Combinations
Resolution 23.98 Hz 24 Hz 25 Hz 29.97 Hz 30 Hz 50 Hz 59.94 Hz 60 Hz
1024x768 12
1280x800 14
1280x1024 15
1680x1050 21
1920x1200 23
720p 29 30 31 32 33 34
1080p 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45*
2048x1080 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53
3840x2160 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66
Scaler bypass mode 199 The signal bypasses the scaler. The output clock follows the
input clock
Custom output rate 201 Captured or uploaded EDID
*Default output resolution
Output Resolution table
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