Extron electronics FOX T USW 203 User manual

User Guide
FOX T USW 203
Fiber Optic Switcher
Three Input Universal Switcher
with an Integrated Fiber Optic Transmitter
68-2226-01 Rev. A
08 13

Safety Instructions • English
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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
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instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
For information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF
compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and
Regulatory Compliance Guide, part number 68-290-01, on the Extron
website, www.extron.com.
Instructions de sécurité • Français
AVERTISSEMENT: Ce pictogramme, , lorsqu’il est utilisé sur
le produit, signale à l’utilisateur la présence à l’intérieur du boîtier
du produit d’une tension électrique dangereuse susceptible de
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importantes qui se trouvent dans la documentation fournie avec le
matériel.
Pour en savoir plus sur les règles de sécurité, la conformité à la
réglementation, la compatibilité EMI/EMF, l’accessibilité, et autres sujets
connexes, lisez les informations de sécurité et de conformité Extron, réf.
68-290-01, sur le site Extron, www.extron.fr.
Sicherheitsanweisungen • Deutsch
WARNUNG: Dieses Symbol auf dem Produkt soll den Benutzer
darauf aufmerksam machen, dass im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses
Produktes gefährliche Spannungen herrschen, die nicht isoliert sind
und die einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen können.
VORSICHT: Dieses Symbol auf dem Produkt soll dem Benutzer in
der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige
Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.
Weitere Informationen über die Sicherheitsrichtlinien, Produkthandhabung,
EMI/EMF-Kompatibilität, Zugänglichkeit und verwandte Themen finden Sie
in den Extron-Richtlinien für Sicherheit und Handhabung (Artikelnummer
68-290-01) auf der Extron-Website, www.extron.de.
Instrucciones de seguridad • Español
ADVERTENCIA: Este símbolo, , cuando se utiliza en el producto,
avisa al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso sin aislar dentro
del producto, lo que puede representar un riesgo de descarga
eléctrica.
ATENCIÓN: Este símbolo, , cuando se utiliza en el producto, avisa
al usuario de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de uso y
mantenimiento recogidas en la documentación proporcionada con
el equipo.
Para obtener información sobre directrices de seguridad, cumplimiento
de normativas, compatibilidad electromagnética, accesibilidad y
temas relacionados, consulte la Guía de cumplimiento de normativas
y seguridad de Extron, referencia 68-290-01, en el sitio Web de Extron,
www.extron.es.
Chinese Simplified（简体中文）
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电 压 ，有 触 电 危 险 。
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重要的操作和维护(维修）说明。
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使用的特性等相关内容，敬请访问 Extron 网站 www.extron.cn，参见 Extron
安全规范指南，产品编号 68-290-01。
Chinese Traditional（繁體中文）
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可能會導致觸電之風險的未絕緣危險電壓。
注意 若產品上使用此符號，是為了提醒使用者。
有關安全性指導方針、法規遵守、EMI/EMF 相容性、存取範圍和相關主題的詳細
資訊，請瀏覽 Extron 網站：www.extron.cn，然後參閱《Extron 安全性與法規
遵守手冊》，準則編號 68-290-01。
Japanese
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記載されている重要な操作と保守(整備)の指示についてユーザーの
 注意を喚起するものです。
安全上のご注意、法規厳守、EMI/EMF適合性、その他の関連項目に
つ い て は 、エ ク スト ロ ン の ウェ ブ サ イト www.extron.jpより
『Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide』 (P/N 68-290-01) をご覧くださ い。
Korean
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안전 가이드라인, 규제 준수, EMI/EMF 호환성, 접근성, 그리고 관련
항목에 대한 자세한 내용은 Extron 웹 사이트(www.extron.co.kr)의
Extron 안전 및 규제 준수 안내서, 68-290-01 조항을 참조하십시오.

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 equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference; the user must correct the interference at his own expense.
NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/
EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the “Extron Safety and
Regulatory Compliance Guide” on the Extron website.
FDA/IEC 60825-1 Requirements
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant
to Laser Notice No. 5, dated June 24, 2007.
The product is intended to be used with the fiber optic cables fully installed.
This product meets the applicable requirements of IEC 60825-1, Edition 1 (2007).
Any service to this product must be carried out by Extron Electronics and its qualified
service personnel.
Copyright
© 2013 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.
The following registered trademarks(®), registered service marks(SM), and trademarks(TM) are the property of
RGBSystems, Inc. or Extron Electronics:
Registered Trademarks (®)
AVTrac, Cable Cubby, CrossPoint, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Extron, Flat Field, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, Inline, IPIntercom, IPLink,
Key Minder, LockIt, MediaLink, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch, System Integrator,
TeamWork, TouchLink, V-Lock, VersaTools, VN-Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall, XTP and XTP Systems
Registered Service Mark(SM) : S3 Service Support Solutions
Trademarks (™)
AAP, AFL (Accu-Rate Frame Lock), ADSP (Advanced Digital Sync Processing), AIS (Advanced Instruction Set), Auto-Image, CDRS (Class D
Ripple Suppression), DDSP (Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (Dynamic Motion Interpolation), DriverConfigurator, DSPConfigurator, DSVP
(Digital Sync Validation Processing), FastBite, FOXBOX, IP Intercom HelpDesk, MAAP, MicroDigital, ProDSP, QS-FPC (QuickSwitch Front Panel
Controller), Scope-Trigger, SIS, Simple Instruction Set, Skew-Free, SpeedNav, Triple-Action Switching, XTRA, ZipCaddy, ZipClip

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 indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the product or
associated equipment.
NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.
TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.
Software Commands
Commands are written in the fonts shown here:
^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C
[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]
EX! *X1&*X2)*X2#*X2! CE}
NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned
in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” represents the
capital letter “o.”
Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font
shown here:
Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32
C:\Program Files\Extron
Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:
ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t
SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX
Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are
written in the font shown here:
From the File menu, select New.
Click the OK button.
Specifications Availability
Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Contents
SIS Configuration and Control......................... 12
Simple Instruction Set Control........................... 12
SIS Programming Guide ................................ 12
Error Responses............................................. 13
Using the Command and Response Table
for SIS Commands ....................................... 13
Command and Response Tables for SIS
Commands .................................................. 15
FOX Extenders Control Program...................... 20
Installing the Software ...................................... 20
Starting the Software........................................ 21
Using the Software ........................................... 21
Top Menu ..................................................... 22
Main Screen.................................................. 29
Reference Information....................................... 37
Mounting ......................................................... 37
Tabletop Use ................................................. 37
Mounting Kits............................................... 37
Updating Firmware ........................................... 38
Downloading Extron Firmware Loader........... 38
Installing Firmware Loader............................. 38
Downloading Firmware................................. 39
Installing Firmware with Firmware Loader...... 40
Introduction............................................................ 1
About This Guide................................................ 1
About the FOX T USW 203 ................................. 1
System Compatibility ...................................... 1
Cable Transmission Modes .............................. 1
Key Features ....................................................... 2
Application Diagram ........................................... 3
Installation.............................................................. 4
Mounting the FOX T USW 203............................ 4
Rear Panel Features............................................. 4
Input Connectors ............................................ 4
Output Connectors ......................................... 5
RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm Connector......... 6
Control Connectors......................................... 6
Power Connector............................................ 6
Making Connections........................................... 7
Connecting HDMI Connectors ........................ 7
Wiring for Fiber Communication ..................... 7
Wiring for RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm
Communication ............................................. 8
Wiring for Remote Contact Closure
Communication ............................................. 8
Wiring the Power Supply................................. 9
Operation.............................................................. 10
Front Panel Features.......................................... 10
Front Panel Operation....................................... 10
Initial Power Up ............................................ 11
Selecting an Input ......................................... 11
Enabling Front Panel Lockout Mode
(Executive Mode) ......................................... 11
Enabling Auto Switch Mode.......................... 11
Enabling Normal Switch Mode ...................... 11
ivFOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Contents

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Contents v

Introduction
This section contains general information about this guide and the FOX T USW 203 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 203
• Key Features
• Application Diagram
About This Guide
This guide describes installation, operation, control procedures, and reference information
for the FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher with an integrated fiber optic transmitter. In this
guide, the terms “FOX T USW 203” and “switcher” are used interchangeably to refer to the
FOX T USW 203 switcher with an integrated fiber optic transmitter in singlemode or
multimode.
About the FOX T USW 203
The Extron FOX T USW 203 is a three input universal switcher with a fiber optic transmitter
that provides long haul transmission of HDCP-compliant HDMI, RGBHV, or HD component
video, stereo audio, and RS-232 signals over fiber optic cabling. The transmitter delivers
pixel-for-pixel transmission of images up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60.
The switcher and a compatible FOX Series receiver can be controlled and configured using
Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands (see Simple Instruction Set Control on page 12) or
the FOX Extenders Control Program (see FOX Extenders Control Program on page 20).
System Compatibility
The FOX T USW 203 operates in either of two modes, selected under RS-232 control, for
compatibility with other, non-HDMI, units:
• Plus — Supports resolutions up to 1920x1200 and 1080p @ 60Hz. The fiber optic
output of the switcher can be received only by one of six receivers: a FOXBOX HDMI Rx,
FOXBOX DVI Plus Rx, PowerCage HDMI Rx, PowerCage FOX DVI Plus Rx,
FOXBOX SR HDMI, and PowerCage FOX SR HDMI.
• Non-Plus — Supports resolutions up to 1600x1200 @ 60 Hz. The fiber optic output of
the transmitter can be received by any FOXBOX, PowerCage FOX, and FOX 500 VGA
and DVI unit, including the Plus and non-Plus units.
Cable Transmission Modes
The transmitter is further categorized by the type of fiber optic cable, multimode
(FOX T USW 203 MM) or singlemode (FOX T USW 203 SM), which define 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)
1FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Introduction

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 analog stereo audio on a 3.5 mm
stereo mini-jack.
All digital technology — Delivers pixel-for-pixel transmission of video signals to ensure
optimal image quality at resolutions up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60.
Digital conversion of analog video and audio input signals — Digitizes analog signals,
ensuring that a reliable, high quality digital video signal is sent to the output destination.
Auto-input switching — Automatically switches to the highest or lowest priority input with
an active video signal for simplified operation.
HDCP compliance
Key Minder — Authenticates and maintains continuous HDCP encryption between input
and output devices to ensure quick and reliable switching in professional AV environments,
while enabling simultaneous distribution of a single source signal to one or more displays.
EDID Minder — Automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices
to ensure that all sources properly power up and reliably display content.
Audio embedding — Converts analog stereo audio signals to digital HDMI audio when the
analog input is selected.
Audio gain and attenuation adjustment capability
LED indicators for signal presence, HDCP, and power — Provides a visual indication of
system status for real-time feedback and monitoring of key performance parameters.
RS-232 control — Features an RS-232 serial port for control and configuration.
Contact closure remote control availability
Alarm notification for fiber link loss — The FOX T USW 203 can be set up to trigger an
external control system for immediate notification when a fiber link has been lost. Requires a
second fiber link.
Multimode and singlemode availability — Available as an 850 nm multimode model for
long-range transmissions up to 2 km (6,560 feet), and a 1310 nm singlemode model for
extreme distances up to 30 km (18.75 miles).
Industry standard LC connectors — Provide reliable physical connectivity and precise
fiber core alignment.
Compatibility with the following Extron FOX series:
• Matrix switchers — Creates HDCP-compliant signal distribution systems up to
1000x1000 and larger.
• HDMI, DVI Plus, DVI, and VGA receivers — Compatible with FOX series HDMI and
DVI Plus receivers up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60. Compatible with
FOX series DVI and VGA receivers up to 1600x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60.
NOTE: The FOX T USW 203 is not compatible with the FOX 3G HD-SDI, FOX 3G DVC,
or FOX AV models.
Front panel USB configuration port
1 RU high, half rack width metal enclosure — Compact, low profile enclosure for
discreet placement and concealment.
Includes LockIt®HDMI cable lacing bracket
Energy-efficient external universal power supply included (replacement
part number 70-775-01) — Provides worldwide compatibility, low power consumption,
and reduced operating costs.
FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Introduction 2

Application Diagram
The following diagram shows a typical application of the FOX T USW 203 with three input
sources, output display, connected fiber optic receiver, and control system.
12V
1.0A MAX
FOX SR HDMI
POWER
LINK
LINK
OPTICAL
RxTx
HDMI AUDIO
HDMI
AUDIO
OUTPUTS
ON
OFF
REMOTE
RS-232
Tx Rx
RS-232
OVER FIBER ALARM
Tx Rx 1 2
L R
STANDBY
CLASS 2 WIRING
12
XPA 1002
LEVEL
1
1212
LIMITER/
PROTECT
SIGNAL
2
INPUTS OUTPUT
REMOTE
00
VOL/MUTE
10V 50mA
100-240V 1.3A, 50-60Hz
FOX T USW 203
RS-232CONTACT
RS-232
OVER FIBER
AUDIO
HDMI
HDMI
LOOP-THRU
ALARM
REMOTE
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
OPTICAL
INPUTS
1
POWER
12V
0.7 A MAX
2
3
LINK
LINK
G Tx Rx G1 2 1 2 3 G
RGB/R-Y,Y, B-Y
OUTPUTS
Extron
FOX T USW 203
Fiber Optic Switcher
131
42
3
1
4
2
31
42
2
3
100
LINK
ACT
COM IR INPUT RELAY
TX RX
R
IPL250
®
ON
OFF
DISPLAY
MUTE
SCREEN
UP
SCREEN
DOWN
VCR
DVD
DOC
CAM
LAPTOP
PC
TCP/IP
TouchLink
Control
System
RS-232
RS-232
Extron
FOXBOX SR HDMI
Fiber Optic Receiver Flat Panel Display
Flat Panel Display
VGA PC
HDMI Laptop
Blu-ray Player
Up to 30 km
(18.75 miles)
singlemode ber
SM Model
HDMI
HDMI
+ Audio
HDMI
+ Audio
VGA
Audio
Audio
Output
RS-232
Extron
XPA 1002
Power
Amplier
Extron
SI 28
Surface-mount
Speakers
Figure 1. Typical FOX T USW 203 Application
FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Introduction 3

Installation
This section describes information for connecting and wiring the FOX T USW 203. Topics in
this section include:
• Mounting the FOX T USW 203
• Rear Panel Features
• Making Connections
Mounting the FOX T USW 203
The FOX T USW 203 can be mounted in a rack, under a desk, or on a tabletop (see
Mounting on page 37 for more mounting details).
Rear Panel Features
FOX T USW 203
RS-232CONTACT
RS-232
OVER FIBER
AUDIO
HDMI
HDMI
LOOP-THRU
ALARM
REMOTE
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
OPTICAL
INPUTS
1
POWER
12V
0.8 A MAX
2
3
LINK LINK
GT
xRxG12 123G
RGB/R-Y, Y, B-Y
OUTPUTS
j b d e f g h ia c
Figure 2. FOX T USW 203 Rear Panel Features
Input Connectors
aAnalog video connector — Connect a video source to the female 15-pin HD
connector, labeled input 1 or RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y.
bAnalog video loop-through connector — Connect an analog RGB or YUV video
display to the female 15 HD VGA connector for a local display of input 1 (VGA). This
output is always on.
Selected Video Input VGA Loop-thru Output
VGA (input 1) Always on
HDMI (inputs 2 and 3) N/A
cHDMI input connectors — Connect a source device to either or both HDMI
connectors (see Connecting HDMI Connectors on page 7). These are inputs 2
and 3. They can accept HDMI, DVI, or dual mode DisplayPort video sources.
4FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Installation