Extron is now shipping its FOX II DP, a transmitter and receiver set for long haul transmission of HDCP-compliant DisplayPort video, multi-channel audio, RS232 control and IR control signals over fiber optic cabling. The FOX II DP brings support for higher resolutions up to 2560×1600, multi-channel audio, an audio return channel and IR support to the FOX Series. Extron says it uses all-digital technology to deliver pixel-for-pixel DisplayPort computer-video images up to 2560×1600.
The fiber optic DisplayPort extender is available in multimode and single-mode models. Features include Key Minder, EDID Minder, Auto Input Memory, audio embedding and de-embedding, audio gain and attenuation control and real-time system monitoring. Using Extron’s PCS — Product Configuration Software, the FOX II DP can be programmed quickly.