Octava HDMX44-V1.3 Installation guide

Description Specifications

Model HDMX44-V1.3

HDMI Inputs 4

HDMI Outputs 4

Version 1.3

HDCP Yes

IN/Out Connectors 19 pin HDMI female type-A

RS-232 control port 1

Display Selection Remote, Manual, Smart Scan

Video Resolution 480 P, 720 I/P, 1080 I/P

Video Data Rate 6.75 Gbps

Deep Color Support Yes

Vertical Frequency Scan Rate 24 / 50 / 60 Hz

Dimension 16.85 x 6.29 x 1.67 inch

(427.9 x 159.75 x 42.3 mm)

DC adapter (included) 9VDC, 2.0A

Rackmount capable 1RU, Rack mounts included

Remote control (IR) Infrared, Discrete code

For Questions and support:

Email : [email protected]

URL: www.octavainc.com

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered

trademarks of HDMI Licensing LL.C

All trademarks are the sole property of their respective companies

V 1.3

Deep Color

I

nstallation Guide

Rev.D

Table of contents

1. Application Diagram

2. Installation

3. Configuring Smart Scan

TM

4. Description

5. Features

6. Remote Control Guide

7. RS232 Controls

8. RS232 Command Table

9. 1 RU Rackmount

10. Disabling / Enabling IR Remote Control Receiver

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Application Diagram

Installation:

1) Connect HD display, A/V receiver to the HDMI Outputs

2) Connect the HDMI sources to the HDMI INPUTS

4) Turn On HD display, A/V receiver, HDMI sources.

5) Connect the DC power adapter to power on Matrix

Smart Scan

TM

:

Octava’s HDMI switch with Smart Scan

TM

saves you the hassle of fumbling

with multiple remote controls. Simply power on the HDMI source you want

to view and the HDMI switch will automatically switch to the correct port. If

no HDMI sources are on, then the switch will go into standby mode.

2

Configuring Smart Scan

TM

:

The Smart Scan is disabled before shipment. It is recommended to leave

Smart Scan disabled in most applications.

To enable

the Smart Scan

TM

1) Set the Configuration switch #1 to the up position.

2) Re-power the matrix.

To disable Smart Scan

TM

1) Set the Configuration switch #1 to the down position.

2) Re-power the matrix.

Description:

The Octava 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch allows you to route 4 HD sources to

any 4 HD displays! The 4x4 HDMI matrix allows 256 viewing combination of

4 HD sources on 4 HDTVs. You can create Picture By Picture or even have

the SAME picture on all 4 HD screens. The 4x4 HDMI Matrix switch is a

complete HD routing solution for whole home HDTV systems.

The Octava 4x4 HDMI Matrix is Full 1080P, V1.3 compatible.

Our proprietary Clear EYE

TM

transmission line and ISI reduction design will

IMPROVE the digital video signals. Smart Scan

TM

algorithm intelligently

selects the correct HDMI source so you can enjoy the program instead of

fumbling with the remote. Approved by Wives and Kids!

3

SCAN=OFF

SCAN=ON

1 RU Rackmount :

The Octava 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch can be installed in a 1 RU rack by simply

installing the rack mounts included.

Disabling /Enabling Front Panel IR Remote Receiver:

To disable the front panel IR remote receiver-insert the plastic plug into the

IR jack as shown.

Features:

 Watch ANY 4 HD programs simultaneously on 4 Displays!

 V1.3, 1080P

 4 HDMI inputs, 4 HDMI outputs.

 Matrix allows 256 viewing combinations

 1 RU mountable

 RS-232 control

 Works with HDMI or DVI-D, HDCP-enabled HDTV

 Supports high resolution video 480P, 720I/P, 1080I/P

 Clear EYE

TM

design optimizes HDMI signal transmission

 Easy to switch 4 HDMI or DVI-D sources to 4 displays.

 Smart SCAN

TM

algorithm intelligently selects the correct

input. Approved by Wives and Kids!

 Remote Control (IR) included. Discrete Code allows direct

channel control.

 External IR Jack for extension

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Front panel

IR receiver -disabled

Front panel

IR receiver -enabled

HD video sources

Front View

Back View

Switch

Number

1 2 3 4

Name

Smart Scan

Switch

EDID

switch

EDID

switch

Programming/LOC

K switch

Function

Enable/disable

Smart Scan

EDID

MODE

select

EDID

MODE

select

Programming/LOC

K

Down = Smart

Scan Off

Up= Smart

Scan ON

Down= EDID

Programming

mode

Up= Locked

7

Press the “A”

button on the front

panel. LED will

flash for ~2 min

while programming.

Programming

will take ~2

minutes.

LED will flash

while

programming.

8

Wait.

Programming is

complete when

LED indicates “1”

9

Set the Program/

LOCK switch #4 to

LOCK Position

( UP)

11

Connect all video

sources and

displays to Matrix

and turn ON

.

12

Re-power the

Matrix.

5

Dis

p

la

y

A-D LED Indicators

Source 1-4

LED Indicators

Manual Select

Infrared

Jack

Infrared Detector

DC Power

Input

HDMI output

(To TV)

HDMI output

(To TV)

HDMI Sources

RS232

EDID & Smart Scan

Switch

14

Changing EDID mode:

It is recommended to keep the EDID in the factory default MODE1. If

necessary, you may set to different EDID mode by following these

instructions.

LED Indication:

The Output LED indicates the OUTPUT that is selected (high priority).

For example, if the OUTPUT B LED is ON, then pressing channel

buttons will switch the inputs to OUTPUT B.

Step Action Notes

1 Set the Smart Scan switch

to OFF

2 Disconnect all sources

and display from Matrix

3 Set the Progam/Lock

switch #4 to “program

mode” ( down)

4 Set the EDID to the mode

desired.(MODE 2 shown.)

See page 12 for

other EDID

modes

5 Reset Power to the Matrix

by disconnecting the

power and reconnecting

power.

.

6 The LED will now indicate

the EDID Mode that you

will program.(mode 2

shown)

LED “2” will

flash.

Input 2 is switched

to Display B

Indicates the Output that the Input will be

switched to. In this case HDMI Out B

6

13

Pressing +/-

Increments/Decrements

to the next available

Source.

12

Remote Control Guide:

Octava’s Remote control uses discrete code so can be easily integrated

with most Universal Remote Controls such as Logitech’s Harmony.

EDID Configuration:

The Matrix can be configured to 3 EDID settings.

It is recommended to keep the EDID in the default factory mode 1.

Button Function Notes

+, - Increments/Decrements to the next available

Source

1,2,3,4 Selects the corresponding numbered source.

Turns ON/OFF the LED light.

Turns ON/OFF the HDMI switch

Other Not used

Mode Video Audio Description Switch settings

1 480I,720I/P,

1080I/P

PCM,

Bitstream

(Dolby Digital,

DTS)

Default

Mode

2 480I, 720I/P,

1080I/P.

Reads EDID

of all

monitors and

sets to :

Video=min.

Resolution of

displays

connected.

PCM, Bitstream

(Dolby Digital,

Dolby Tru

HD,DTS,DTS

Master Audio)

Read EDID from

Monitor and AV

receiver

connected and set

AUDIO to

Maximum

capability.

Parsing/

Read Mode

3 480I,720I/P,

1080I

2 CH PCM Basic Mode

7

Pressing ON/OFF

Turns On/Off the

HDMI switch

Pressing LED

Turns on/off the

Blue LED light.

Pressing 1-4

Selects the

corresponding

numbered source.

Pressing A-B

Selects the Output to

be switched.

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11

RS232 Command Table:

Output A Control

Output B Control

Output C Control

Output D Control

Note:

<STX> denotes Start of Text (0x2)

<ETX> denotes End of Text (0x3)

Basic Quick Start:

Use the remote control to select the Display that you wish to control

followed by the Input (DVD, Settop) that you wish to watch.

For example:

-Pressing Display B, “2” will switch Input 2 to HDMI Out B.

-To connect DIPLAY A to IN1 and DISPLAY B to IN3 you simply

follow this sequence

Step 1) Display A, 1 (this will set Display A to Input 1)

Step 2) Display B, 3 (this will set Display B to Input 3)

Here are some more examples:

Output-Input ASCII Function Selection

A-1 <STX>211<ETX> Select OUT A to Input port 1

A-2 <STX>212<ETX> Select OUT A to Input port 2

A-3 <STX>213<ETX> Select OUT A to Input port 3

A-4 <STX>214<ETX> Select OUT A to Input port 4

Output-Input ASCII Function Selection

B-1 <STX>221<ETX> Select OUT B to Input port 1

B-2 <STX>222<ETX> Select OUT B to Input port 2

B-3 <STX>223<ETX> Select OUT B to Input port 3

B-4

<STX>224<ETX> Select OUT B to Input port 4

Output-Input ASCII Function Selection

C-1 <STX>231<ETX> Select OUT C to Input port 1

C-2 <STX>232<ETX> Select OUT C to Input port 2

C-3 <STX>233<ETX> Select OUT C to Input port 3

C-4 <STX>234<ETX> Select OUT C to Input port 4

Output-Input ASCII Function Selection

D-1 <STX>241<ETX> Select OUT D to Input port 1

D-2 <STX>242<ETX> Select OUT D to Input port 2

D-3 <STX>243<ETX> Select OUT D to Input port 3

D-4 <STX>244<ETX> Select OUT D to Input port 4

Output Selection

(Step 1)

Input Selection

(Step2)

Result

DISPLAY A “2” Display A switches to

Input 2

DISPLAY B “1” Display B switches to

Input 1

DISPLAY C “2” Display C switches to

Input 2

DISPLAY D “1” Display D switches to

Input 1

DISPLAY A “+” Display A increments to

next available Input

DISPLAY B “-” Display B decrements to

next available Input

DISPLAY C “+” Display C increments to

next available Input

DISPLAY D “-” Display D decrements to

next available Input

RS232 Controls:

The Octava 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch can be easily integrated with 3

rd

Party control systems via RS232 control. The following shows the

control protocol for controlling the HDMX44.

Baud rate=9600

Data bits=8

Parity check=None

Stop bits=1

Flow Control=None

Controlling the HDMX44 via RS232 can be done by send a series of

commands per the RS232 Command Table.

Protocol:

<STX >Command to Execute <ETX>

Example 1:

To Turn OFF the LED

Command =<STX>004<ETX>

Example2:

Switch Output C to view Input 3.

Command =<STX>233<ETX>

Note:

<STX> denotes Start of Text (0x2)

<ETX> denotes End of Text (0x3)

Basic controls

Note:

<STX> denotes Start of Text (0x2)

<ETX> denotes End of Text (0x3)

ASCII Command Function

Port Status

Switch Control

(See Page 11)

Turn ON LED

Turn OFF LED

Turn ON Power

Turn OFF Power

Turn ON Smart Scan

Turn OFF Smart Scan

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