Extron FOXBOX SR HDMI Fiber Optic Scaling Receiver Firmware 1.17

Fixes:

- Fixed an Interlace issue with poor image quality when scaling 1080p to 1080i 59.94 Hz: The 1080i output was only sampling half the field at 540p lines, resulting in missing lines. 1080i scaling now samples both odd/even fields.
- Fixed issue with scaling transition issue: FOXBOX SR HDMI showed scaling transition issues when there was a change in source resolution. When different sources were switched through a matrix, the output image from the FOXBOX SR HDMI was shifted at the top left or zoomed in beyond the output setting of the scaling receiver.
- Fixed Aspect ratio issue: When the FOXBOX SR HDMI output was set to 1080p and the aspect ratio setting configured to "Follow Input", input resolutions with a 16:10 aspect ratio (1280x800, 1440x900 or 1680x1050), were incorrectly recognized as 4:3

Installation steps:

1. Open Firmware Loader to establish a connection between the computer and the device. The Add Device... dialog box opens.
2. Select FOXBOX unit from the Device Name drop-down list.
3. Select the method of connection from the Connection Method drop-down list.
4. Depending on the connection method, additional options appear. Make the appropriate selections for the current connection method.
5. Click Connect.
6. Click Browse in the New File Firmware (Optional) panel. The Open window opens.
7. In the Open window, navigate to the new firmware file, which has an .S19 extension, and click Open.
8. Click Add. The Add Device... dialog box closes and the device and firmware are listed in the Firmware Loader main window.
9. Click Begin to start the upload process.
10. Close Firmware Loader when the Remaining Time field shows 00.00.00 , the Progress column shows 100% , and the Status field shows completed.

ATTENTION:

- Valid firmware files must have the file extension .S19. A file with any other extension is not a firmware upgrade for this device and could cause the device to stop functioning.

About Fiber Optic Scaling 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.