Digital System Designs

Ask a dozen A/V system designers and consultants to define what

includes a variety of signal types and, even within a new digital

is an A/V system? and youll get two dozen answers. Commercial

system design, there is often a need to provide some support for

A/V presentation system designs run the gamut from single-

legacy analog sources or content.

display classrooms and conference rooms with a small number of

computer and video sources, to Network Operations Centers with

The following A/V system designs represent a cross-section of

many sources and many displays. Rarely if ever is a commercial

typical commercial A/V environments and requirements. A detailed

presentation system limited to a single source, such as a laptop

application drawing depicts signal flow within the system, as well

or Blu-ray Disc player, and a single display, connected with a

as the types of sources and displays that typically need to be

single HDMI cable. Even the smallest A/V system design generally

supported.

HD Video Conference &

Presentation Room

Corporate Training
Room System

Digital Upgrade to
Existing Analog System

Municipal Courtroom
System

College/University
Classroom System

Lecture Hall System

Network Operations
Center System

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HD Video Conference & Presentation Room

System Design Solution
Display System
Two 52 inch (132 cm) diagonal 1920x1080 resolution LCD displays
will be configured in a 1 unit high by 2 unit wide array. The screens
will be wall-mounted at 40 inches (102 cm) AFF - Above Finished
Floor. The individual screen size is approximately 28 inches (71 cm)
high by 48 inches (122 cm) wide.

Cameras

Overview
This room is designed to support the critical visual communication needs of a
technology company. This standard room design is deployed in many facilities
throughout the enterprise to ensure consistent and predictable operation,
maintenance, and support. It features three modes of operation: local
presentation, audioconferencing, and videoconferencing. The company has
standardized on digital signal inputs and newer high definition LCD displays.

Room Needs Assessment

Staffing

Source
Connectivity

This equipment configuration is designed to support

the company-standard, medium-sized conference
room, seating up to seven primary participants
around a company furnished, wedge-shaped
conference table. Additional seating may be present
for local presentation meetings. However, only the
seven participants seated at the conference table
are intended to be visible on-camera or heard via
microphones during a videoconference.
A conference table-mounted Extron Cable Cubby
includes input capability for the following sources:
One HDMI source, one desktop PC or laptop with
analog 15-pin HD output, one S-video source, and
one composite video source.
A wall-mounted HDMI input is available for portable
sources rolled in from the companys lab.

Sources

One local desktop PC with DVI or HDMI output,

one HD cable set-top receiver with HDMI output for
viewing news and information channels, and one
Blu-ray Disc player for viewing training materials.
Two of these sources will be viewable locally within
the room.

Audio
Requirements

Three cardioid boundary microphones mounted

on the wedge-shaped table, local playback of
all sources during a local presentation, and local
playback of far-end audio and local sources during
audioconferences and videoconferences.

Functional
Requirements

All sources can be viewed locally. Sources to be

sent to the far end in a videoconference include the
local desktop PC and a laptop with HDMI or analog
15-pin HD output.
Two sources may be viewed simultaneously during
local presentations or during a conference via
an options list on the touchpanel. The meeting
participants may choose whether they wish to view
the source sent from the far end, or a source being
sent to the far end.

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Two HD cameras will be installed on wall mounts, one above each

display. The camera above the left monitor will be the primary camera
used for recall of presets, including close-up shots of meeting
participants. The camera above the right monitor will be used for wide
cover shots of the room and meeting participants at the conference
table.

Digital Matrix Switching and Signal Management

The Extron DXP 84 HDMI 8x4 matrix switcher will function as the
heart of the system. HDMI input sources, whose source material
or hardware requires the management of HDCP, will be switched
alongside non-HDCP input sources. This configuration will provide
efficient digital source selection, distribution, and image control for the
display system. Only the appropriate sources will be routed to the PC
input on the codec.

Signal Distribution
Extron DVI 201 and HDMI 201 Twisted Pair Transmitters and
Receivers will be paired to extend DVI or HDMI video signals over
shielded CAT 5e cabling. This standardized and easily accessible
infrastructure will provide the most effective method of conserving
conduit space while preserving the integrity of the digital signals over
considerable distances. The HD cameras, the HDMI input at the
table, the HDMI input at the wall plate, and HDMI signal distribution
to the displays will use this common cabling infrastructure. The
HDMI 201 supports DDC and HDCP which will provide reliable long
distance DVI and HDMI signal distribution. The analog video and PC
sources will be scaled and converted to DVI using an Extron
DVS 304 DVI Video and RGB scaler.

Audio System
Local audio signals will be embedded within the HDMI signals and
routed using the DXP 84 HDMI matrix switcher. Both the codec and
the DXP 84 HDMI will send their audio signals to the Extron
DMP 64 ProDSP Digital Matrix Processor. The DMP 64 will then
send a combination of local and far-end audio to a single Extron
XPA 1002 Stereo Power Amplifier. The XPA 1002 will then power the
two wall-mounted Extron SI 26 Surface Mount Speakers located
on each side of the display system. Volume control of far-end and
local audio, and the muting of microphones will be provided via the
touchpanel and the control system. Audio from microphones will only
be heard at the far end.

Table
Microphones

HDMI 201 A D Tx

Cable Cubby 600

with AAPs

VTC - HD Cameras

INPUT
HDMI

RS-232
PASS THRU

LOCAL OUTPUT

DVI INPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

CAT 5-type
VGA

VID
DVI INPUT

AUDIO-L

AUDIO

AUDIO
COMPUTER

HDMI to DVI
Adapter

RS-232

RS-232

AUDIO

HDMI to DVI
Adapter

HDMI 201 Tx

LOCAL OUTPUT

DVI 200 Tx SERIES

DVI 200 Tx SERIES

DVI 201 Tx

DVI 201 Tx

HDMI 201 Tx
HDMI INPUT

S-video

DVI 201 Tx

DVI 201 Tx

CAT 5-type
CAT 5-type

CAT 5-type

DVI 201 Rx

AUDIO-R

DVI 201 Rx

DVS 304 DVI A

DVI 201 Rx

DVI 201 Rx
Y
/VID

SDI

DVI-D OUTPUT

A
U
D
I
O

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

INPUTS

I
N
P
U
T

OUTPUT

RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y/YC/VID

R
/R-Y

G
/Y

H/
HV

B
/B-Y

VID

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

DVI

B-Y
/C

R-Y

YC

DVI-I

DVI

O
U
T
P
U
T

RS-232

Local PC

DVI

RS-232
To
DMP 64

VTC - Video Switcher

Blu-ray Player

DVI

HDMI 201 Rx

HDMI 201 Rx

HDMI OUTPUT

HDMI OUTPUT

HD Cable Tuner

HDMI 201 Rx

VTC - Codec

HDMI to DVI Adapter

DVI to HDMI Adapter

DVI to HDMI Adapter

DVI to HDMI Adapter
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI

HDMI
HDMI

HDMI INPUTS

US

LAN

ACT LINK

HDMI OUTPUTS

RESET

HDMI - HDCP COMPLIANT

LISTED
1T23
I.T.E.

HDMI

DXP 84 HDMI
Mono
Mono

Analog

I/O

MIC/LINE INPUTS

DMP 64

HDMI

Audio De-Embedder

Audio De-Embedder

O
U
T
P
U
T
S

POWER

LAN
RESET

Stereo
Analog
HDMI

From
DVS 304 DVI A

HDMI

HDMI 201 Tx

HDMI 201 Tx

HDMI 201 Tx

HDMI 201 Tx

HDMI INPUT

HDMI INPUT

CAT 5-type

CAT 5-type

XPA 1002
CLASS 2 WIRING
LEVEL
1

XPA 1002

LIMITER/
PROTECT

INPUTS
2

OUTPUT
2
1

SIGNAL

HDMI 201 Rx
HDMI 201 Rx
HDMI OUTPUT

HDMI

HDMI 201 Rx
HDMI 201 Rx
HDMI OUTPUT

HDMI

SI 26
Video

Audio

Control

CAT 5-type

Flat Panel Display

Flat Panel Display

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Digital Upgrade to Existing Analog System

System Design Solution
Display System
One 119 inch (3 meter) diagonal, 16x9 aspect ratio, rear projection
screen surface will replace the existing 100 inch (2.5 meter) diagonal
4x3 screen surface. The new screen will be mounted at the same
height AFF - Above Finished Floor as the original. The new visible
screen size is approximately 58 inches (147 cm) high by 108 inches
(2.7 meters) wide.
Also, a new single-chip DLP projector with a 1920x1080 native
resolution will be used with a modified rear projection mirror
assembly. The projector features several digital inputs using both
HDMI and DVI connectors.

Cameras
Overview
This solution is designed to upgrade an existing high-end conference room
installed several years earlier. This highly desirable space features custom
millwork that will not be replaced during this system transition. The upgrade
must have minimal impact on existing room aesthetics, yet provide the modern
digital connectivity and support for higher resolutions required for current and
future applications.
Most of the original equipment configuration will remain intact. The existing
screen surface will be replaced to accommodate a new 16x9 aspect ratio
screen surface. Millwork modifications are already underway to accommodate
this new form factor.

Room Needs Assessment

Source
Connectivity

The conference table-mounted Extron Cable Cubby

will be upgraded to include HDMI input capability.

New Sources

New sources will include: one local desktop PC with

DVI output, one HD cable set-top receiver with HDMI
output for viewing news and information channels,
and one Blu-ray Disc player for viewing training
materials. All of these sources will be viewable locally
within the room.

Audio
Requirements

The system will operate as previously implemented.

As with the existing sources, the four new sources
will be audible via the program speakers.

Functional
Requirements

All sources can be viewed locally. Sources to be sent

to the far end during a videoconference will include
only the existing analog PC or analog document
camera. The existing codec only accepts analog
sources and is not being upgraded at this time.
Analog or digital sources may be viewed during
local presentations or during a conference. During
a local presentation, a source may be selected for
viewing from a list of available options on the existing
touchpanel. During an audioconference, a local
source may be viewed along with audio supplied
from the far end. During a videoconference, the farend camera or far-end source will always be shown
on the display. Audio from both the far-end and nearend sources will be heard locally.

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The existing camera system will be retained without modification.

Matrix Switching and Signal Management

The Extron SW4 HDMI Four Input Switcher will function as the digital
heart of the system. HDMI input sources, whose source material
or hardware requires the management of HDCP, will be switched
alongside non-HDCP input sources. This configuration will provide
efficient digital source selection, distribution, and image control for the
display system. The existing Extron CrossPoint Ultra 84 HVA UltraWideband Matrix Switcher will be retained for use with the existing
analog sources.

Signal Distribution
Extron HDMI 201 Twisted Pair Transmitters and Receivers will be
paired to extend HDMI video signals over shielded CAT 5e cables.
This standardized and easily accessible infrastructure will provide the
most effective method of conserving conduit space while preserving
the integrity of the digital signals over considerable distances. The
HDMI input at the table and the signal distribution to the displays
will use this common cabling infrastructure. The HDMI 201 supports
DDC and HDCP which will provide reliable long distance HDMI
signal distribution. The analog video and PC sources from the
existing system will be scaled and converted to DVI using an Extron
DVS304DVI Video and RGB Scaler.

Audio System
Local audio signals from the existing analog and the new digital
sources will be managed via the existing DSP-based audio system.

Digital Upgrade
HDMI

Existing Equipment

HDMI 201 Tx
POWER
12V
0.4A MAX HDMI INPUT

HDMI 201 Tx

DDC
REMOTE

RS-232
PASS THRU

ON

N/A

1 2
1

LOCAL

Tx Rx

CAT 5-type

Local PC

Blu-ray Player

AUDIO

VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

FULL HIGH DEFINITION 1080P VIDEO OUTPUT

DVD/VCR

AUDIO

AUDIO

Local PC

COMPUTER

RGBHV

Cable Cubby 600

with AAPs

Component

HDMI 201 Rx

POWER
12V
0.4A MAX

HDMI OUTPUT

HDMI 201 Rx

Table Microphones

VTC Camera

S H

S H

S H

RS-232

PASS THRU

Tx Rx

HD Cable Tuner

S H

HDMI

HDMI

Document Camera

SW4 HDMI

POWER
12V
0.2A MAX

RGBHV

OUTPUT

INPUTS
1

REMOTE / AUTO-SW

RGBHV

Tx Rx

SW4 HDMI

Composite

HDMI

Audio De-Embedder

S-video
HDMI

HDMI 201 Tx
VTC - Codec

POWER
12V
0.4A MAX HDMI INPUT

Audio DSP System

Y
/VID

R-Y
/C

RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y/YC/VID

B-Y

YC

RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y

DVS 304

I NP UT S
4
5

B
/B-Y

Tx Rx

CAT 5-type

LAN

ACT

OUTPUTS
3
2

RESET

LINK

Anahiem, CA

RESET

H SYNC V SYNC

RS-232

O
U
T
P
U
T

LAN

G
/Y

H/
HV

1 2
LOCAL

Composite, S-video,
Component and RGBHV

RGBHV

R
/R-Y

VID

ACT LINK

SDI

I
N
P
U
T

RS232/RS422

.3A

50/60 Hz

REMOTE

100-240V

Audio Amps

RS-232
PASS THRU

ON

N/A

RGBHV

HDMI 201 Tx

DDC
REMOTE

SI 28
SI 26CT

OUTPUTS

I NP UT S

CrossPoint Ultra 84 HVA

Composite, S-video, Component
and RGBHV

DVS 304 DVI

100-240V

50/60 Hz

Y
/VID

SDI

I
N
P
U
T
0.3A MAX

R-Y
/C

RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y/YC/VID

R
/R-Y

G
/Y

H/
HV

VID

B-Y

YC

DVI-I

DVI

B
/B-Y

RS-232

O
U
T
P
U
T

LAN
RESET

ACT

LINK

HDMI 201 Rx

POWER
12V
0.4A MAX

HDMI OUTPUT

RS-232

PASS THRU

Tx Rx

HDMI 201 Rx
HDMI

Projector

Video

Audio

CAT 5-type

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College / University Classroom System

System Design Solution
Display System
One ceiling-mounted projector with 3,500 ANSI lumens brightness
and RGBHV, composite video, and HDMI inputs. The projector
has a native resolution of 1366x1024, and will be projected onto
a 120 inch (3 meter) diagonal, 16x9 aspect ratio electric screen.
The screen is to be ceiling-mounted and located on the front wall,
centered with the seating area.
A PC monitor will be located on top of the lectern. The monitor
will be 19 inches (48 cm) diagonal and have a native resolution of
1280x1024.

Sources and Connectivity

Overview
The classroom will be used in a higher education environment with the need to
display multiple types of electronic media to the students, while maintaining a
cost-effective solution. Several different instructors will be using the classroom.
Therefore, the system needs to be intuitive and simple to operate. Also, since
the system will be used extensively on a day-to-day basis, reliability will be
essential.

Room Needs Assessment

Staffing

Various professors and instructors, plus classroom

seating for students.

Viewing Distance
Range

From 8 feet (2.4 meters) to 45 feet (14 meters).

Display
Requirements

Projector with front surface screen located on front

wall, to enable viewing of PC and video sources.

Computer Sources One PC in the lectern with 15-pin HD output at

and Connectivity
1280x1024 resolution, plus 15-pin HD and DVI
connectivity for two laptops. DVI and 15-pin HD
connectivity is also provided on the rear wall for two
additional laptops. The laptops will be at various
resolutions.
Other Sources

One Blu-ray Disc player in lectern, plus one A/V input

for an iPod for playing podcasts.

Audio
Requirements

Program audio playback of PC content and video

sources.

Control Interface

A simple-to-use control interface at the lectern to

power the projector on and off, switch inputs into
the projector, lower or raise the screen, select input
sources into the system switcher, and control the
audio output level and Blu-ray Disc player.

The following sources and connections will be provided in the lectern:

One PC workstation, one Blu-ray Disc player, one A/V input for an
iPod, and analog 15-pin HD and DVI inputs for laptops. In addition,
on the rear wall there will be 15-pin HD and DVI laptop inputs.

Control Interface
The Extron TLP 700MV TouchLink Touchpanel will provide user
control of the system, including source selection, source device
control, display system control, and audio output level adjustment.
The TLP 700MV touch-sensitive control panel will be configured with
a simple-to-use and intuitive graphical user interface.

Switching System
An Extron System 208 D SA system switcher will be the base of
the system. The System 208 D SA will be rack-mounted inside the
lectern. The lectern PC, analog laptop input, DVI laptop input, and
iPod A/V inputs will be connected directly to the respective inputs of
the System 208 D SA. In addition, the Blu-ray Disc player will also be
located in the lectern, with its HDMI output connected directly to the
System 208 D SA. The System 208 D SA will enable switching for all
sources to the projection display system and speakers. In addition,
the System 208 D SA will provide the control of source devices,
switching, audio level, and the display system. The TouchLink
touchpanel will interface with the System 208 D SA to complete
the system.

Signal Distribution
An Extron DVI 201 A D Twisted Pair Transmitter and an Extron
HDMI 201 Twisted Pair Receiver will be used to extend the wallmounted laptop DVI input to the HDMI input of the System 208 DSA.
The Extron MTP 15HD A D Twisted Pair Transmitter will be used
to extend the wall-mounted analog laptop input to the MTP Twisted
Pair input of the System 208 D SA. The HDMI twisted pair and MTP
outputs of the switcher will be used to extend the video signals to
the Extron MTP/HDMI U R Twisted Pair Receiver, located at the
projector.

Audio System

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The integrated amplifier of the System 208 D SA will provide power

for the audio system. Extron SI 26 Surface Mount Speakers will
be located on each side of the screen for stereo program audio
playback.

MTP T 15HD Tx

DVI 201 A D Tx
INPUT
DVI

AUDIO IN
AUDIO L+R

COMPUTER IN

Laptop

RS-232
PASS THRU

iPod A/V

DVI to HDMI
CAT 5-type

CAT 5-type

Composite

Laptop
Blu-ray Player

RGBHV

HDMI

TLP 700TV
Lectern Display

Lectern PC

Ethernet

HDMI 201 Rx
HDMI 201 Rx
HDMI OUTPUT

RGBHV

RGBHV

TCP/IP
Network

HDMI

Screen Control Down

Screen Control Up
Blu-ray Player
100-240V 50/60 Hz
1.3A MAX

CONFIGURABLE ANALOG INPUTS

ANALOG OUTPUT

MTP
+
AUDIO

DIGITAL INPUTS

L 5

L 2

L 3

L 7

COM 1
Tx Rx

COM 2
Tx Rx

IR/S
S1G S2G

SCP
B C D

RELAYS
1 2 C
3 4 C

DIG I/O
1 2

LAN

DIGITAL OUTPUT
A
B

+12 V OUT
250 mA MAX

BUFFERED OUTPUT
2

L 1

4 (MTP)

AUDIO OUTPUTS

AUDIO INPUTS
L 6

L 8

MIC/LINE
1
2

25W x 2

VIDEO + COM1 + POWER

RS-232
Tx Rx

HOST

System 208 D SA

CAT 5-type

YUV
RGB

LEVEL

SIGNAL
PRESENCE

PEAKING

POWER
12V
0.5A MAX

ANALOG OUTPUTS

DIGITAL OUT

HDMI

VID

Y/C

B-Y

VGA

MTP/HDMI U R

MONO AUDIO
L
R

R-Y

MTP/HDMI U R

DIGITAL INPUT

Audio

RS-232

H+
V+
BI-232
A-232

MTP INPUT
VID
Y/C

CAT 5-type

Tx Rx

SI 26
Composite

RGBHV

HDMI

RS-232

Projector

Video

Audio

Control

CAT 5-type

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Network Operations Center System

System Design Solution
Display System
Two 67 inch (170 cm) diagonal rear projection display cubes at
1400x1050 resolution will be configured in a 1 unit high by 2 unit
wide array. The bottom of the screen area will be mounted at
48 inches (122 cm) AFF - Above Finished Floor. The individual
screen size is approximately 40 inches (102 cm) high by 53 inches
(135 cm) wide. The overall image size will be approximately
40 inches (102 cm) high by 106 inches (270 cm) wide, producing
an aggregate resolution of 2800x1050 pixels.

Display System Processor

Overview
This Network Operations Center is used for maintaining a corporations
network and Internet firewall reliability. The NOC staff will monitor both the local
and wide area networks for quality assurance. In addition, they will monitor the
firewall between their networks and the Internet. This will help them maintain
security from outside the corporations networks. Requests for IT and network
support within the corporation will also be managed by the NOC.

Room Needs Assessment

Staffing

NOC manager, firewall manager, ticket and dispatch

operator, support manager, network manager, and
contract vendor

Viewing Distance
Range

Between 7 feet (2 meters) and 15 feet (4.5 meters)

Computer Sources

Three PC workstations with DVI outputs at

1400x1050 resolution, two PC workstations with
analog 15-pin HD output at 1280x1024 resolution,
and one PC workstation with 15-pin HD output at
various resolutions.

Other Sources

Two cable TV receivers with composite output for

news and weather information, one DVD player for
viewing training materials, and one security camera
for the outside perimeter.

Audio
Requirements

Audio playback of PC content and video sources

throughout the room.

Functional
Requirements

Typically there will be five sources that need to be

viewed simultaneously: one large view of the firewall
management software, and smaller views of news,
weather, ticketing, and troubleshooting. However,
any of the system sources may need to be directed
to the large view at any time. The NOC manager
will determine and control the different views and
content on the display system.

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The Extron WindoWall System will be the base of the system.

There will be two WindoWall Processors in conjunction with an
Extron SMX 400 frame loaded with one SMX 88 DVI Pro matrix
board, one SMX 88 VGA board, and one SMX 1616 A board. This
configuration will provide source selection, distribution, and image
control for the display system. WindoWall Console software will
control the WindoWall Processors and SMX matrix switcher. The
intuitive GUI will allow the user to select from any of the digital and
analog video sources, and simultaneously view them on the displays.
On-screen windows for each of the sources can be dynamically sized
and positioned anywhere on the aggregate display area. Presets for
the different configurations may be saved for quick recall.

Signal Distribution
Extron DVI 201 Twisted Pair Transmitters and Receivers will be paired
to extend DVI video signals over CAT 5-type cables. This will provide
an effective method of extending the DVI signals from the PC sources
to the SMX 88 DVI Pro board. The DVI 201 supports DDC and HDCP,
which will provide reliable long distance DVI signal distribution. The
Extron DVI 104 Fiber Optic Extenders will be used to extend the DVI
output from the WindoWall Processors to the displays. The analog PC
sources will be scaled and converted to DVI using Extron
RGB-DVI 300 scalers. Additional analog PC sources will be
connected directly to the SMX 88 VGA board, along with the cable TV
receivers, DVD player, and perimeter camera. This will bring all digital
and analog video sources into WindoWall as a single system.

Audio Systems
The SMX 400 frame will be populated with an SMX 1616 A audio I/O
board for distribution of the source audio signals to the Extron
XPA 1002 and XPA 2001 Power Amplifiers. The XPA 2001 will be
used for the eight Extron SI 26CT Ceiling Speakers to provide even
coverage throughout the room. The XPA 1002 will be used for the
Extron SI 28 Surface Mount Speakers located on each side of the
display system. The SI 28 speakers will provide proper orientation of
the audio with the video source viewed on the display wall.

VGA
INPUT

VGA

MONITOR

INPUT

AUDIO

VGA

MONITOR

INPUT

AUDIO

DVI

DVI

DVI

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

DVI

DVI

OUTPUT
1

P/2 DA2xi MT

LOCAL MONITOR OUTPUT

DVI-D INPUT

P/2 DA2xi MT

DVI-D INPUT

LOCAL MONITOR OUTPUT

LOCAL MONITOR OUTPUT

DVI-D INPUT

P/2 DA2xi MT

P/2 DA2xi MT

VGA

DVI

MONITOR

AUDIO

P/2 DA2xi MT

RGB-DVI 300

VGA

DVI 201xi Tx

DVI 201xi Tx

DVI 201xi Tx

RGB-DVI 300

VGA

RGB - DVI 300

RGB - DVI 300

CAT 5-type

CAT 5-type

DVI 201 Rx

DVI

DVI

CAT 5-type

DVI 201 Rx

DVI 201 Rx

DVI 201 Rx

DVI 201 Rx

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI 201 Rx

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

DVI

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

DVI

DVI

SMX 400
REMOTE

LAN

DVD
Component to VGA Adapter

LINK ACT

RESET

RS232/RS422

CATV 2

INPUTS

10

11

12

INPUTS
R

13

14

15

16

OUTPUTS

10

11

12

14

15

16

OUTPUTS
R

13

SMX
1616 A

ADDRESS

ADDRESS

DVI-D INPUTS

SMX
88 DVI
Pro
DVI
DVI
DVI
DVI

DVI-D OUTPUTS

Composite to VGA Adapter

CATV 1
Composite to VGA Adapter

COMPUTER OUT

COMPUTER IN

Camera S-video to VGA Adapter

ADDRESS

100-240V , 50-60Hz
1.3A MAX.

SMX
88 VGA

DVI
DVI
DVI
DVI
VGA
VGA
VGA
VGA
RGB VIDEO INPUTS

WindoWall Processor

VIRTUAL VIDEO INPUTS

VGA

RGB/Y, R-Y, B-Y OUTPUT

VGA
VGA
VGA
RGB VIDEO INPUTS

WindoWall Processor

VIRTUAL VIDEO INPUTS

RGB/Y, R-Y, B-Y OUTPUT

DVI 104 Tx

Fiber Cable
Fiber Cable

XPA 2001-70V

XPA 1002

DVI 104 Rx

Display
Cube 1

Video

DVI 104 Tx

DVI 104 Rx

INPUTS
2
1

OUTPUT
2
1

LEVEL

LIMITER/
PROTECT

INPUTS

HPF
L

OUTPUT
70 V

SIGNAL

SIGNAL

XPA 1002

XPA 2001-70V

SI 28

Display
Cube 2

Audio

CLASS 2 WIRING

CLASS 2 WIRING
LEVEL
1
LIMITER/
PROTECT

SI 26CT
CAT 5-type

Optical Fiber

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Corporate Training Room System

System Design Solution
Display System
One ceiling-mounted projector with 5,000 ANSI lumens brightness
and an HDMI input. The projector has a native resolution of
1366x1024, and will be projected onto a 133 inch (338 cm)
diagonal, 16x9 aspect ratio electric screen. The screen will be
ceiling-mounted and located on the front wall, centered with the
seating area.
A PC monitor will be located on top of the lectern. The monitor
will be 19 inches (48 cm) diagonal and have a native resolution of
1280x1024.

Sources and Connectivity

Overview
This room will be used to train corporate employees. It will also be used to
provide demonstrations to clients and business partners. The system needs
to be capable of displaying both analog and digital media as an integral part
of high quality, professional presentations. Consideration for future additional
sources of various types will need to be incorporated into the design.
Additionally, the system needs to be highly reliable and simple to operate.

Room Needs Assessment

Staffing

Various presenters and instructors, with classroom

seating for audience attendees.

Viewing Distance
Range

From 8 feet (2.4 meters) to 65 feet (20 meters).

Display
Requirements

Projector with front surface screen located on front

wall, to enable viewing of PC and video sources.

Computer Sources One PC workstation at the lectern with DVI output at

and Connectivity
1280x1024 resolution, 15-pin HD inputs for laptops
at the lectern and on the rear wall, DVI inputs for
laptops at the lectern and on the rear wall. The
laptops will be at various resolutions.
Other Sources and
Connectivity

One Blu-ray Disc player in the lectern, plus HDMI

and auxiliary A/V inputs.

Audio
Requirements

The system needs to provide program audio

playback of PC content and video sources.
Additional needs include sound reinforcement for a
lectern microphone, a wireless lavalier microphone,
and a handheld wireless microphone.

Control Interface

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A simple-to-use control interface is needed at the

lectern to power the display on and off, control
source switching, lower or raise the screen, and
control audio output levels and the Blu-ray Disc
player.

Extron Digital Design Guide

The following sources and connections will be provided in the lectern:

One PC workstation, one Blu-ray Disc player, an auxiliary A/V input,
analog 15-pin HD and DVI inputs for laptops, and an HDMI input. In
addition, on the rear wall there will be 15-pin HD and DVI inputs for
laptops.

Control Interface
An Extron TLP 350CV TouchLink Touchpanel will provide user
control of the system, including source selection, source device
control, display system control, and audio output level adjustments.
The TLP 350CV touch-sensitive control panel will be configured with
a simple-to-use and intuitive graphical user interface. The Extron
IPL 250 Ethernet Control Processor will integrate the TouchLink panel
with non IP Link-equipped devices.

Switching System
The Extron SMX 200 Modular Multi-Plane Matrix Switcher, loaded
with an SMX 84 DVI Pro board and an SMX 84 A audio board will
facilitate switching and routing of the various sources to the displays
and audio system. The lectern sources shall be pre-switched at the
lectern using an Extron SW4 DVI A Plus switcher. In addition, one
Extron DVS 304 DVI and two RGB-DVI 300 scalers will be used as
needed to scale and convert the various analog signals to compatible
formats.

Signal Distribution
Extron DVI 201 Twisted Pair Transmitters and Receivers will be used
to extend the digital video signals from the lectern and wall plates to
the rack equipment, and from the rack equipment to the displays.

Audio System
The SMX 84 A audio I/O board will enable distribution of the source
audio signals to the program audio system. This system will use an
Extron XPA 1002 Stereo Power Amplifier and two Extron SI 28
Surface Mount Speakers located on each side of the screen. Speech
reinforcement will be accomplished by inserting the lectern, wireless
lavalier mic, and wireless handheld microphones into an Extron
DMP 64 ProDSP Digital Matrix Processor. The DMP 64 will then
feed an Extron XPA 2001 Mono Power Amplifier and six Extron
SI 26CT Ceiling Speakers.

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TLP 350CV
with AAPs

Extron

Instructor PC

NETWORK

Blu-ray Player

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO
COMPUTER

TCP/IP
Network

Y
/VID

SDI

I
N
P
U
T

R-Y
/C

RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y/YC/VID

R
/R-Y

G
/Y

H/
HV

B
/B-Y

VID

RGB - DVI 300

B-Y

YC

DVI-I

RGB-DVI 300

RS-232

O
U
T
P
U
T

Wall Plates

DVS 304 DVI

Lectern Display

DVI 201 A D Tx
INPUTS

SW4 DVI A Plus

OUTPUT

SW4 DVI A Plus

INPUTS
1

CIA 114

INPUT

OUTPUT

DVI
AUDIO L+R

RS-232
PASS THRU

DVI 201 Tx
DVI INPUT

DVI 201 Tx

LOCAL OUTPUT

DVI INPUT

DVI 201xi Tx

LOCAL OUTPUT

DVI 200 Tx SERIES

From
SMX Output

DVI 200 Tx SERIES

DVI 201 Tx

DVI 201 Tx

DVI 201 Rx

LOCAL MONITOR OUTPUT

DVI-D INPUT

DVI 201 Rx

DVI 201 Rx

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI 201 Rx

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

RGB-DVI 300

DVI 201 Rx

DVI 201 Rx

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

RGB - DVI 300

SMX 200
REMOTE

RS232/RS422

OUTPUTS
R

SMX 84 A

LAN

TCP/IP
Network

LINK ACT

RESET

ADDRESS

1
ADDRESS

DVI-HDCP INPUTS

SMX DVI 84 Pro

DVI-HDCP OUTPUTS

100-240V , 50-60Hz
1.3A MAX.

Projector
SW4 DVI A Plus
BluRay Player
Screen Control Up
Screen Control Down

DVI 201 Tx

IPL 250

DVI INPUT

LOCAL OUTPUT

DVI INPUT

XPA 1002

LOCAL OUTPUT

DVI 200 Tx SERIES

DVI 200 Tx SERIES

DVI 201 Tx

XPA 1002
CLASS 2 WIRING
LEVEL
1
LIMITER/
PROTECT

DVI 201 Tx

OUTPUT
2
1

INPUTS
2

SIGNAL

Lectern Mic

DMP 64

DVI 201 Rx

Lapel Mic

DVI 201 Rx

DVI-D OUTPUT

O
U
T
P
U
T
S

LAN
RESET

SI 28

Hand Mic

DVI 201 Rx

XPA 2001

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

DMP 64

I/O

MIC/LINE INPUTS

POWER

XPA 2001-70V
CLASS 2 WIRING
LEVEL

LIMITER/
PROTECT

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

HPF

INPUTS
L

OUTPUT
70 V

SIGNAL

Projector

Video

Audio

Control

To Lectern
Display

SI 26CT

CAT 5-type

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Municipal Courtroom System

System Design Solution
Display System
Twelve 20 inch (51 cm) HDTV displays are required in the jury box to
display the electronic evidence and other content, while two 65 inch
(165 cm) plasma displays are needed for presenting evidence to the
gallery. Three additional 20 inch (51 cm) HDTV displays are located
at the witness stand, prosecution, and defense tables.

Sources
The prosecution and defense tables shall provide analog and digital
source input connectivity to the content display system via an Extron
Cable Cubby 600. An Extron DVS 304 DVI Video and RGB Scaler
is used to convert the analog signals to DVI while scaling them to the
intended resolution and aspect ratio. DVI signals at these locations
are pre-switched using a four-input Extron SW4 DVI Plus switcher.
Overview
The Municipal court is a lower court which usually tries criminal misdemeanors
and civil lawsuits involving lesser amounts of money than superior, district, or
county courts. Municipal courts have city or county-wide jurisdiction, conduct
preliminary hearings, and try cases of up to $25,000. The environment is
fast-paced and A/V support systems must be easy to set up and operate.

Room Needs Assessment

Staffing

Display
Requirements

Sources

Functional
Requirements

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The judge and clerk are responsible for managing

the courtroom. They both need touchpanel displays
with video confidence feedback to control and
manage content throughout the proceedings. The
clerk may be required to display recorded evidence
from his or her workstation PC. Both the judge and
the clerk may restrict the viewing of evidence to the
jury and audience, by muting the video signal to
specific displays.
All jurors need to be provided with their own displays
in order to focus their attention. The prosecution and
defense teams will also need to see the content,
in order to monitor what is being presented to the
witness and jury. Two large displays will also be
required to provide the evidence content to the
gallery, or audience members.
Laptops, PCs, paper documents, and video
presentations are the primary content used to
introduce and show evidence to the judge and/
or jury. Electronic evidence is submitted through a
central evidence center, and electronic evidence may
need to be annotated or marked up to highlight
specific details to the judge and jury. There needs to
be the capability to print these markups and save
them to a file system.
The main design goal is to provide a content
delivery system that is easy to set up, reliable,
and easy to operate. The system must provide
a strong backbone for future expansion, while
accommodating integration of legacy equipment and
signal types during the analog-to-digital transition
period. Consistent resolution and aspect ratio is a
requirement that must be maintained for all display
devices in the system. Digital formats will provide
uniformity in signal performance through several
active digital video devices. Optimum resolutions are
maximized through the use of the EDID functionality
as part of the DVI format.

Extron Digital Design Guide

The evidence station includes a similar connectivity and is further

enhanced with the addition of a DVD player, high resolution document
camera, and touchpanel display. The heart of the evidence station is
an Extron Annotator. The Annotator provides selection of multiple
input formats and has integrated scaling that outputs the required
resolution, aspect ratio, and appropriate signal format using the
optional DVI output. The Annotator, with a third-party touchscreen
provides all the tools required to highlight and emphasize any
electronic evidence. The clerks desk includes a PC workstation that
may, on occasion, be used to provide content to the displays.

Digital Matrix Switching System

An Extron DXP 88 DVI Pro 8x8 matrix switcher is the heart of the
system, and provides signal routing from the aforementioned sources
to the displays. The matrix switchers EDID Minder feature is used to
negotiate resolution information from the digital displays to set each
sources output to match their native resolution.

Signal Distribution
Extron DVI DA8 Plus distribution amplifiers, attached to the
DXP88DVI Pro outputs drive jury displays and information sent
for gallery viewing.
Extron DVI 201 Twisted Pair Transmitters and Receivers are used
extensively to extend 1080p signals 75 feet and beyond. EDID
communications and HDCP can be passed through the DVI 201.
Extron FOX 500 DVI Fiber Optic Extender products are utilized to
transport evidence to the central monitoring location. They address
system requirements for distance and content security.
The Extron DVI-RGB 150 is used for converting DVI signals to
analog RGBHV for use with a digital recorder.

Control Interface
The judge and clerk are responsible for managing the content
presented in the courtroom. Two control system touchpanels
with video feedback are needed. The DVI-RGB 150 interfaces, in
conjunction with Extron MTP Twisted Pair products, are again utilized
for proper signal distribution.

Prosecution

Defense

Evidence
Document Camera

Cable Cubby 600

with AAPs

R
R
AUDIO

Annotator

DVI

B/C 4
B-Y

VID 5
/Y

VID
/Y

H/HV

R-Y

HDSDI/
SDI

DVI-D

B-Y
/C

VGA

AUDIO

G/Y
VID

O
U
T
P
U
T
S

R/
R-Y

G/
Y

B/
B-Y

MOUSE

I
N
P
U
T

RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y/YC/VID

R
/R-Y

G
/Y

H/
HV

B
/B-Y

VID

B-Y
R-Y

YC

DVI-I

RS-232

Y
/VID

SDI

O
U
T
P
U
T

I
N
P
U
T

R-Y
B-Y
/C

RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y/YC/VID

R
/R-Y

G
/Y

H/
HV

B
/B-Y

VID

B-Y
R-Y

YC

DVI-I

AUDIO

HDMI to DVI
Adapter

RS-232

Mouse
Touch
Monitor

DVD Player

O
U
T
P
U
T

Keyboard

DVS 304 DVI

DVS 304 DVI

Clerk

DVI

DVI
INPUTS

OUTPUT

SW4 DVI A Plus

INPUTS

INPUTS

INPUTS
3

OUTPUT

2
2

OUTPUT

SW4 DVI A Plus

OUTPUT

SW4 DVI A Plus

SW4 DVI A Plus

INPUTS

DVI

DVI

OUTPUT

SW4 DVI A Plus

INPUTS
1

DVI
OUTPUT

Clerk PC

SW4 DVI A Plus

DVI

DVI 201 Tx

DVI INPUT

DVI 201 Tx

LOCAL OUTPUT

RS-232

KEYBOARD

VGA

DVI

Component

R-Y
B-Y
/C

LAN

USB

MTP

Composite

VIDEO

VGA
DVI

Y
/VID

SDI

RS-232
RESET

DVI
OUT

RGB/R-Y, Y, B-Y

COMPUTER

Composite

R/
R-Y

RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y

AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

HDMI to DVI Adapter

1
I
N
P
RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y
U 2
T
S

COMPUTER

VGA

Composite

TCP/IP
Network

Cable Cubby 600

with AAPs
VGA

AUDIO

HDMI to DVI Adapter

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPUTER

AUDIO

DVI

AUDIO

Cable Cubby 600

with AAP

DVI INPUT

DVI 201 Tx

LOCAL OUTPUT

DVI 200 Tx SERIES

DVI INPUT

DVI 200 Tx SERIES

DVI 201 Tx

DVI

LOCAL OUTPUT

DVI 200 Tx SERIES

DVI 201 Tx

LOCAL MONITOR OUTPUT

DVI-D INPUT

DVI 201 Tx

DVI 201xi Tx
CAT 5-type

CAT 5-type

DVI 201 Rx

CAT 5-type

DVI 201 Rx

DVI 201 Rx

DVI-D OUTPUT

CAT 5-type

DVI 201 Rx

DVI 201 Rx

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

DVI

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

DVI

DVI

RESET

DVI PRO - HDCP COMPLIANT

ACT LINK

LAN

DVI-D OUTPUTS

DVI-D INPUTS

DVI 201 Rx

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

DVI

DVI 201 Rx

DVI 201 Rx

LISTED
US 1T23
I.T.E.

DVI

DVI

DVI DA8 Plus

DXP 88 DVI Pro

DVI

DVI

DVI DA8 Plus

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI-D INPUT
1

DVI

DVI

DVI

DVI-D
LOOP - THRU

DVI-D INPUT

DVI

DVI DA8 Plus

DVI

DVI-RGB 150
LOCAL OUTPUT

DVI DA2

00:00:00:00

DVI

DVI

Digital Video Recorder

DVI
DVI INPUT

LOCAL OUTPUT

DVI INPUT

DVI INPUT

LOCAL OUTPUT

DVI 200 Tx SERIES

LOCAL OUTPUT

DVI 201 Tx

DVI INPUT

LOCAL OUTPUT

DVI 200 Tx SERIES

DVI 200 Tx SERIES

DVI INPUT

LOCAL OUTPUT

DVI 200 Tx SERIES

DVI 201 Tx

DVI 201 Tx

RGB

OUTPUT

DVI 201 Tx
(17 places)

HDCAM

INPUT

To Central Monitoring

DVI

DVI DA2

Optical Fiber

DVI-D OUTPUT
1

OUTPUT

DVI-D INPUT

DVI

FOX 500 DVI Tx

DVI DA8 Plus

BUFFERED
LOOP-THROUGH

INPUT

DVI

OPTICAL
1 2*

AUDIO INPUTS

DVI-RGB 150

DVI
FOX 500 DVI Tx

DVI INPUT

LOCAL OUTPUT

DVI 200 Tx SERIES

DVI 201 Tx

DVI INPUT

LOCAL OUTPUT

DVI 200 Tx SERIES

DVI 201 Tx

DVI 201 Tx

DVI-RGB 150

DVI 200 Tx SERIES

DVI 201 Tx

BUFFERED
LOOP-THROUGH

INPUT

OUTPUT

CAT 5-type

CAT 5-type

CAT 5-type

CAT 5-type

CAT 5-type

CAT 5-type

DVI-RGB 150

CAT 5-type
DVI-RGB 150
INPUT

BUFFERED
LOOP-THROUGH

VGA

OUTPUT

DVI-RGB 150

MT P T 15 HD A

AUDIO
POWER

VGA

INPUT

OUTPUT

MONITOR

MTP T 15HD A

DVI 201 Rx

(17 places)

DVI 201 Rx

DVI 201 Rx

DVI 201 Rx

DVI 201 Rx

DVI 201 Rx

DVI 201 Rx

CAT 5-type

DVI 201 Rx

MT P T 15 HD A

AUDIO
POWER
DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI-D OUTPUT

DVI

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

DVI

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

DVI

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

DVI

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

DVI

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

DVI

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

DVI

OUTPUT

MONITOR

INPUT

DVI 201 Rx SERIES

MTP T 15HD A

MT P RL 15HD A

POWER

INPUT

BUFFERED
OUTPUT

CAT 5-type

OUTPUT

MTP RL 15HD A

VGA

MT P R L 1 5HD A

POWER

20" Flat Panel

Display #1

20" Flat Panel

Display #12

65" Flat Panel

Display #1

Jury
Video

Control

65" Flat Panel

Display #2

Gallery
CAT 5-type

20" Flat Panel

Display

20" Flat Panel

Display

20" Flat Panel

Display

Witness

Prosecution

Defense

INPUT

BUFFERED
OUTPUT

OUTPUT

MTP RL 15HD A
Clerk
Touch Panel

VGA

Judge
Touch Panel

Optical Fiber

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Lecture Hall System

System Design Solution
Display System
Two 1920x1080 DLP projectors projecting onto motorized screens,
arranged side-by-side and ceiling-mounted above the stage at the
front of the room. Individual screen sizes are approximately
133 inches (338 cm) diagonal with a 16x9 aspect ratio.

Cameras
Two HD cameras will be installed on wall mounts, one mounted in the
rear of the room and facing the instructor. The second camera will be
mounted in the front of the room, facing the classroom.

Digital Matrix Switching and Signal Management

Overview
This lecture hall is a large room capable of seating approximately 80 students
with stadium-style seating, providing clear and unobstructed views of a large
screen at the front of the room, along with two large projection screens. A
large lectern is located in front of the room, serving as the central point for
content delivery and control. This system is designed to support the visual
communication needs of a modern educational classroom. It supports digital
and analog sources using a digital switching infrastructure that manages
HDCP digital content protection, from the point of origin to any given
destination.

Room Needs Assessment

Staffing

Source Locations

Instructors require the flexibility to present multiple

sources from the lectern during classes. There is a
need to provide annotation and mark-up of materials
being presented, regardless of their incoming video
signal type.
Lectern: The lectern will feature several source
input options, the ability to annotate over source
materials, and provide many hands-on controls for
monitoring and interacting with source materials.
Floor Box: A floor box at the front of the lecture
hall will allow additional equipment to be connected
to the display system. HDMI, DVI, and VGA
connections will be provided through the use of
twisted pair extenders.

The Extron DXP 88 DVI Pro 8x8 matrix switcher will function as the
heart of the system. All HDMI, DVI, VGA and composite sources will
be converted to the DVI for seamless integration with the displays
and other peripheral equipment. HDMI and DVI source material with
HDCP content protection will be switched alongside non-HDCP
sources within the matrix switcher.

Lectern Sources
An Extron Annotator will be located at the lectern and will provide
local switching, scaling, and annotation capabilities for the instructor.
VGA, DVI and composite video connections from an Extron
Cable Cubby 600 will feed the Annotator inputs. The Annotator
will be used to scale and convert all lectern sources to DVI at a
1920x1080 resolution.

Digital Signal Distribution and Extension

Extron HDMI 201 and DVI 201 Twisted Pair Transmitters and
Receivers will be paired to extend DVI and HDMI video signals over
shielded CAT 5e cables. The HD cameras, and the digital inputs at
the floor box will use this common cabling infrastructure. DDC and
HDCP transmission is supported, which will provide reliable long
distance DVI and HDMI signal distribution. The analog video and PC
sources will be scaled and converted to DVI using an Extron
RGB-DVI 300 scaler.

Multi Graphics Processor

Control Room: The control room will allow for

operational support of the system and feature the
majority of the switching, scaling, signal distribution,
and monitoring for the system.

An Extron MGP 464 Multi-Graphic Processor is used to provide

quad screen views to the confidence monitor. All sources can route
digitally through the DVI matrix switcher and into the quad processor.

Display
Requirements

An instructors 65 inch (165 cm) confidence monitor

will be accompanied by two projectors for viewing
materials in the classroom. The confidence display
will be capable of showing four different sources at
one time, providing a comprehensive view of various
materials. The two DLP projectors will project onto
screens located at the front of the room and above
the white board.

Fiber Distribution

Functional
Requirements

Classroom presentations and instruction are

intended to be recorded for archiving and
distribution to a central monitoring location. Cameras
located within the classroom will be focused
on capturing both the instructor and classroom
participants.

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Extron Digital Design Guide

Fiber optics with Extron FOXBOX 4G DVI Plus Extenders will be

used to cover the substantial distances from the control room to
a central monitoring location. The FOXBOX 4G DVI Plus transmits
signals up to 1920x1200 and HDTV 1080p, and supports
bi-directional RS-232 control over the fiber infrastructure. All content
from the lectern location will be transmitted with pixel-for-pixel image
quality via FOXBOX 4G DVI Plus extenders.