Extron PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI Receiver Firmware 1.17 Download

Posted at April 27, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

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Device Name	Extron PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI Receiver Firmware 1.17
Category	Firmware
Manufacturer	Extron
File Size	3.6 MB
Supported OS	OS Independent

Extron PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI Receiver Firmware 1.17 Description

This package provides the necessary installation files of Extron PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI Receiver Firmware version 1.17.

Fixes:

- Fixed Image flashing issues when switching encrypted signals through a fiber matrix
- Fixed color bit depth issue with DVS 605 – When a connected DVS 605 would change from an 8-bit to a 10-bit color bit depth, the PowerCage FOX HDMI locked up.
- Fixed image shift issue in non-plus mode – When the transmitter is set to non-plus mode, the image was shifted to the right at 1080p @ 60 Hz, and distorted at 1024x768 @ 60 Hz when connected to a PowerCage FOX RX HDMI or PowerCage FOX SR HDMI.
- Fixed Digital Audio distortion issue with Cisco tuner – When the HDMI input signal was switched, the 48 KHz clock was disrupted, causing a digital audio distortion with the Cisco Tuner.
- Fixed Embedded Audio issue – The PowerCage FOX TX HDMI was unable to transmit embedded audio when connected to a FOXBOX RX HDMI using Extron HDMI-PC EDID with 2-CH audio files. The EDID now specifies 48 KHz audio sampling.
- Improved Feature – Auto Output Format removes limited quantization option – When set for “Auto” Output Video Format, the unit used limited quantization range for SMPTE resolutions. To expand the compatibility with a wider range of sink devices, the “Auto” mode now outputs DVI to DVI sink devices, and HDMI RGB 444 Full Quantization to HDMI sink devices, regardless of the set output resolution.

Installation steps:

1. Download the firmware file.
2. To load a new version of firmware to your transmitter and receiver, call the Firmware Loader software from within the FOX Extenders Control Program. The serial port on your computer must be connected to the PowerCage front panel Configuration port and the unit to be updated must be selected.
3. If you have not previously updated firmware for the PowerCage FOX unit before, on the Add Device screen select the RS-232 tab.
4.If you have previously updated firmware for this model, click Cancel. The Firmware Loader window appears. Proceed to step 7.
5. From the drop-down menus on the RS-232 screen, select the appropriate Com port number and baud rate (the default is 9600).
6. Click OK. The Firmware Loader window appears.
7. Select the PowerCage FOX unit and click File > Open. The Choose Firmware File screen appears.
8. Navigate to and select the new firmware file. Click Open. The Choose Firmware File window closes.
9. In the Firmware Loader window, click Begin. The Total Progress and Progress status bars show the progress of the upload. The firmware upload to the unit may take several minutes. Once the status bars have progressed from 0% to 100%, and Status is listed as Completed, the firmware loader utility resets the unit.
10. Click Exit to close the Firmware Loader.

About Receiver Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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