PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Retired

Fiber Optic Scaling Receiver for HDMI, Audio, and RS-232

Key Features

Accepts fiber optic signals from a FOX Series transmitter, and provides scaled HDMI video, stereo audio, and RS-232 control signals
High performance scaler provides selectable output resolutions up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60 and 2K
HDCP compliant
Key Minder^® continuously verifies HDCP compliance for quick, reliable switching
HDMI, DVI, RGB, and HD component video upscaling and downscaling
Modular, hot-swappable board designed for the PowerCage 1600 enclosure, part # 60-978-01

Model	Version Description	Part #
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI MM	Scaling Receiver - Multimode	70-904-21	Retired
PowerCage FOX SR HDMI SM	Scaling Receiver - Singlemode	70-904-22	Retired

This product has been retired.

The Extron PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Fiber Optic Extender is a modular scaling receiver for the PowerCage^® 1600 enclosure that enables long haul transmission of HDCP-compliant HDMI video, stereo audio, and RS-232 control signals over fiber optic cabling. Engineered for exceptional high resolution performance, it uses Extron all-digital technology to deliver perfect pixel-for-pixel HDMI computer-video images up to WUXGA 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60. Designed specifically for AV systems, the PowerCage FOX SR HDMI includes many integrator-friendly features such as Key Minder^®, audio de-embedding, selectable HDMI audio pass-through, Auto Input Memory, and internal test patterns.

As part of the extensive FOX Series of fiber optic products from Extron, the PowerCage FOX SR HDMI is compatible with FOX Series HDMI, DVI Plus, DVI, VGA, and VGA/YUV transmitters. In addition, it can support long distance transmission and scaling of HDCP content, and can be used in combination with FOX Series switchers and matrix switchers to create an enterprise-wide, HDCP-compliant distribution system.

This modular receiver is ideal for a wide range of long distance applications requiring scaling of high resolution content with the highest quality. It includes high performance scaling technology that accepts input signals at a variety of resolutions and offers multiple output rates up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60. The built-in scaler simplifies integration of sources and displays of different resolutions. It provides support for audio and RS-232 control signals, while allowing HDMI, DVI, RGB, and HD component video signals to be scaled to the optimal resolution for the destination device. Because transmission of content is inherently secure and immune to outside interference, fiber applications are favored in government, military, and medical environments.

The PowerCage FOX SR HDMI features Key Minder to simplify integration of HDMI-equipped devices. For HDMI signals with protected content, Key Minder continuously authenticates HDCP compliance to ensure quick and reliable switching in professional AV environments, while enabling simultaneous distribution of a single source signal to one or more displays. If HDCP-encrypted content is sent to a non-compliant display, the receiver outputs a full-screen green signal to provide immediate visual notification that protected content cannot be viewed on the selected display.

The scaling receiver provides industry standard LC-type connectivity, and is available in two formats: multimode and singlemode. The PowerCage FOX SR HDMI MM model supports multimode fiber at 850 nm, which is typically used within buildings or facilities with moderate-range transmission distances. The PowerCage FOX SR HDMI SM model supports singlemode fiber at 1310 nm, offering long-range transmission capability over extreme distances of up to 30 km (18.75 miles). It is used in large facilities such as airports and stadiums, as well as connecting over long distances between facilities such as at a university campus or medical complex.

Analog RGB/HD Component-to-HDMI Conversion

The PowerCage FOX SR HDMI is ideal for AV systems that include a variety of digital and analog displays and sources at different resolutions. Pairing the scaling receiver with a FOX Series VGA or VGA/YUV transmitter provides easy conversion of analog RGB/HD component to HDMI for non-HDCP content. The built-in scaler ensures an optimal resolution for the display.

Features

Accepts fiber optic signals from a FOX Series transmitter, and provides scaled HDMI video, stereo audio, and RS-232 control signals — Accepts signals from Extron FOX Series HDMI, DVI Plus, DVI, VGA, and VGA/YUV transmitters for integration flexibility.

Outputs: Female HDMI type-A connector, balanced/unbalanced stereo audio on captive screw connector

High performance scaler provides selectable output resolutions up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60 and 2K — Scales HDMI, DVI, RGB, or HD component video signals to the optimal image resolution for the display. The output rate can be selected manually via RS-232 serial control.

HDCP compliant

Key Minder^® continuously verifies HDCP compliance for quick, reliable switching — 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 to multiple displays.

HDCP Visual Confirmation — When HDCP‑encrypted content is transmitted to a non‑HDCP compliant display, a full‑screen green signal is sent to the display for immediate visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on that display.

HDMI, DVI, RGB, and HD component video upscaling and downscaling — The PowerCage FOX SR HDMI features an advanced scaling engine for optimized upscaling and downscaling of high resolution computer-video signals.

Modular, hot-swappable board designed for the PowerCage 1600 enclosure, part # 60-978-01 — Additional boards may be added at any time for quick and easy upgradeability or expansion. Hot-swappable components allow the user to replace boards at any time without the need to power down the system. This is especially useful for mission-critical applications that require continuous system operation.

HDMI audio de-embedding with analog stereo outputs — Digital HDMI audio is made available as a balanced or unbalanced analog stereo signal on captive screw connectors.

Selectable HDMI audio pass-through — A panel toggle switch enables or disables audio signal pass-through on the HDMI output.

Aspect ratio control — The aspect ratio of the video output can be controlled by selecting a FILL mode, which provides a full screen output, or a FOLLOW mode, which preserves the original aspect ratio of the input signal.

Auto Input Memory — When activated, the scaling receiver automatically stores position and detail settings based on the incoming signal. When that signal is detected again, the proper image settings are automatically recalled from memory.

30 user memory presets — In addition to Auto Memory, 30 user memory presets on the PowerCage FOX SR HDMI for saving and recall of position and detail information for multiple incoming sources. The ability to save and recall presets is useful in switcher-based environments.

RS-232 control — Features a rear panel RS-232 serial port for configuration and control.

Internal test patterns for calibration and setup — Test patterns include grayscale, crosshatch, crop pattern, color bars, and alternating pixels.

Real-time status LED indicators for troubleshooting and monitoring — Provides visual confirmation of signal presence, HDCP authentication, link status, and power.

Alarm notification for fiber link loss — The PowerCage scaling receiver board or the transmitter can be set up to trigger an external control system for immediate notification when a fiber link has been lost.

Industry standard LC connectors provide reliable physical connectivity and precise fiber core alignment

Available as an 850 nm multimode model for moderate-range transmissions up to 2 km (1.25 miles) and a 1310 nm singlemode model for extreme distances up to 30 km (18.75 miles)

Compatible with Extron FOX Matrix Switchers for signal distribution systems up to 1000x1000 and larger

Compatible with Extron FOX Series switchers

Compatible with Extron FOX Series HDMI, DVI Plus, DVI, VGA, and VGA/YUV transmitters

Includes LockIt^® HDMI cable lacing brackets

JITC Certified — Successfully completed interoperability and information assurance testing for use in government applications and other mission-critical environments.

COMPATIBLE TRANSMITTERS
	FOXBOX T HD-SDI	Fiber Optic Transmitter for 3G-SDI, Stereo Audio, and RS-232
	FOXBOX Tx HDMI	Fiber Optic Transmitter for HDMI, Audio, and RS-232
	FOX T USW 203	Three Input Switcher with Buffered HDMI Output and Integrated Fiber Optic Transmitter for HDMI, VGA, Audio, & RS-232
	PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus	Fiber Optic Transmitter for DVI-D, Audio, and RS-232

COMPATIBLE TRANSMITTERS

FOXBOX T HD-SDI

Fiber Optic Transmitter for 3G-SDI, Stereo Audio, and RS-232

FOXBOX Tx HDMI

Fiber Optic Transmitter for HDMI, Audio, and RS-232

FOX T USW 203

Three Input Switcher with Buffered HDMI Output and Integrated Fiber Optic Transmitter for HDMI, VGA, Audio, & RS-232

PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus

Fiber Optic Transmitter for DVI-D, Audio, and RS-232

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
	MBD 129	Through-Desk Mount Kit for 1/4 or 1/2 Rack Width, Two-Piece Enclosures
	MBU 125	Low-Profile Mount Kit for 1/4 and 1/2 Rack Width, Two-Piece Enclosures
	RSB 126	Basic Rack Shelf for 6" Deep Products
	RSU 126	Universal Rack Shelf Kit for 6" Deep Products
	RFF Series	Basic Rack False Faceplate Kits
	2LC OM4 MM P	LC to LC Laser-Optimized Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies - Plenum
	2LC SM P	LC to LC Bend-Insensitive Singlemode Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies - Plenum

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

MBD 129

Through-Desk Mount Kit for 1/4 or 1/2 Rack Width, Two-Piece Enclosures

MBU 125

Low-Profile Mount Kit for 1/4 and 1/2 Rack Width, Two-Piece Enclosures

RSB 126

Basic Rack Shelf for 6" Deep Products

RSU 126

Universal Rack Shelf Kit for 6" Deep Products

RFF Series

Basic Rack False Faceplate Kits

2LC OM4 MM P

LC to LC Laser-Optimized Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies - Plenum

2LC SM P

LC to LC Bend-Insensitive Singlemode Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies - Plenum

SIMILAR PRODUCTS
	FOXBOX SR HDMI	Fiber Optic Scaling Receiver for HDMI, Audio, and RS-232
	FOXBOX Rx HDMI	Fiber Optic Receiver for HDMI, Audio, and RS-232
	PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI	Fiber Optic Receiver for HDMI, Audio, and RS-232

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

FOXBOX SR HDMI

Fiber Optic Scaling Receiver for HDMI, Audio, and RS-232

FOXBOX Rx HDMI

Fiber Optic Receiver for HDMI, Audio, and RS-232

PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI

Fiber Optic Receiver for HDMI, Audio, and RS-232

Specifications

PowerCage™ FOX SR HDMI

NOTE	The PowerCage FOX SR HDMI board is not compatible with the FOX 3G HD-SDI, FOX 3G DVC, or FOX AV models.

NOTE	The PowerCage FOX SR HDMI board is available in singlemode or multimode version.

NOTE	The PowerCage FOX SR HDMI board is a class 1 laser product. It meets the safety regulations of IEC-60825, FDA 21 CFR 1040.10, and FDA 21 CFR 1040.11.

Optical fiber interconnection between transmitter and receiver

Number/type

1 singlemode or 1 multimode fiber optic input and output per FOX board

NOTE	Only one fiber is required to transmit video, audio, and unidirectional data. A second fiber is required to transmit HDMI video with HDCP content or return data for bidirectional control and communication.

Connectors

2 bidirectional LC connectors per FOX board

Operating distance

Singlemode

30 km (18.75 miles) with singlemode (SM) cables with a SM board

Multimode

300 m (985') with 62.5 µm OM1 multimode (MM) cable and a MM board
1 km (3280') with 50 µm OM2 multimode (MM) cable and a MM board
2 km (6561') with 50 µm OM3/OM4 2000 MHz bandwidth laser optimized MM cable and a MM board

NOTE	Operating distance is approximate. These are typical distances. The maximum distance may be greater than these typical numbers depending on factors such as fiber type, fiber bandwidth, connector splicing, losses, modal or chromatic dispersion, environmental factors, and kinks.

Nominal peak wavelength

850 nm for multimode (MM), 1310 nm for singlemode (SM)

Transmission power, singlemode or multimode

-5 dBm, typical

Maximum receiver sensitivity

Singlemode

-18 dBm, typical

Multimode

-12 dBm, typical

Optical loss budget

Singlemode

13 dB, maximum

Multimode

7 dB, maximum

Maximum channel data rate

4.25 Gbps

Video processing

Digital sampling

24 bit, 8 bits per color, 165 MHz standard

Colors

16.78 million

Video output

NOTE	Appropriate HDMI to DVI-D cables or adapters are required for DVI signal output.

Number/signal type

1 single link HDMI (HDCP compliant)

Connectors

1 female HDMI type A

Nominal level

0.8 Vp-p

Video delay

1-2 frames

Scaled resolution

640x480^6,8,9, 800x600^6,8,9, 852x480^6,8,9, 1024x768^6,8,9, 1024x852^6,8,9, 1024x1024^6,8,9, 1280x768^6,8,9, 1280x800^6,8,9, 1280x1024^6,8,9, 1360x765^6,8,9, 1360x768^6,8,9, 1365x768^6,8,9, 1365x1024^6,8,9, 1366x768^6,8,9, 1400x1050^6,8, 1440x900^6,8,9, 1600x1200^6,8, 1680x1050^6,8, 1920x1200^6,8
HDTV: 480p^7,8, 576p⁶, 720p^3,4,5,6,7,8, 1080i^6,7,8, 1080p^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}, 2048x1080^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

¹ = 23.98 Hz, ² = 24 Hz, ³ = 25 Hz, ⁴ = 29.97 Hz, ⁵ = 30 Hz, ⁶ = 50 Hz, ⁷ = 59.94 Hz, ⁸ = 60 Hz, ⁹ = 75 Hz

Audio

NOTE	In PowerCage FOX boards, the analog audio signals are digitized in the transmitter, sent through the fiber cable, and converted back to analog audio in the receiver.

Gain

Range

Adjustable, -18 dB to +10 dB

Default

Unbalanced output: -6 dB; balanced output: 0 dB

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB

THD + Noise

0.10% @ 1 kHz at nominal level

S/N

>80 dB at maximum output (unweighted)

CMRR

65 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Audio bits per sample

18 bits per channel, 2 channels (L, R)

Sampling rate

48 kHz

Audio output

Number/signal type

1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced or
2 mono, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance

50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Nominal level

-10 dBV (316 mVrms)

Maximum level (Hi-Z)

>+11.0 dBu, balanced at 1% THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm)

>+10.0 dBu, balanced at 1% THD+N

Audio delay

1.5 frames

Control/remote

Serial control ports

Control

1 bidirectional RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (uses 3 poles; shared with the alarm port)

Pass-through

1 RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (3 pins are used, "RS-232 Over Fiber")

Baud rate and protocol

Control

9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Pass-through

9600 to 115,200 baud

Serial control pin configuration

1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND

Program control

Extron control/configuration program for Windows^®
Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS^™)

General

Power

Supplied by a PowerCage 1600 enclosure

Power consumption

8.8 watts

Power input requirements

12 VDC, 1.0 A, supplied by the PowerCage enclosure

Ambient temperature/humidity

Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling

Enclosure: fans, front to back
Boards: convection, within the PowerCage enclosure

Thermal dissipation

29.8 BTU/hr

Dimensions

Each board fits a double slot opening in a PowerCage enclosure.

Product weight

1.1 lbs (0.5 kg)

Shipping weight

2 lbs (1 kg)

Vibration

ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety

CE, c-UL, FDA Class 1, UL

EMI/EMC

CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI

Environmental

Complies with the appropriate requirements of RoHS, WEEE.

Product warranty

3 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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PowerCage FOX SR HDMI Retired

Analog RGB/HD Component-to-HDMI Conversion

Features

Specifications

Diagram

Panel Drawing