Octava HD42CATMX User manual

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Installation Guide
Model: HD42CATMX
PRO HD HOME THEATER SERIES

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Contents
Application Diagram........................................................ 3
Features.......................................................................... 3
Matrix Overview......................................................................4
Infrared Overview...................................................................5
Zone Receiver (RX) Overview..............................................6
Identifying Zone Receiver (RX)............................................7
Powering the PoC Zone Receiver.......................................8
Powering non-PoC Zone Receiver......................................8
Ethernet cable recommendations........................................9
Ethernet cable installation recommendations....................9
Installation..................................................................... 10
Front Panel Control....................................................... 13
Remote Control Guide.................................................. 13
EDID Switch..........................................................................14
USB Service Port............................................................14
EDID Configuration....................................................... 15
Changing EDID mode.....................................................16
RS232 Controls Commands...........................................18
1 RU Rackmount.............................................................20
Disabling / Enabling IR Remote Receiver.......................20
Warranty..........................................................................21
Disclaimers......................................................................21
Specifications..................................................................22

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Application Diagram
Features:
Non-blocking Matrix –view Any Source on Any Display
View any 4 Source devices simultaneously on 2 ‘Remote
display devices + 1 Local "mirrored" HDMI output.
Supports 1080p24, 1080p60, 1080p50 plus current consumer
3D formats.
4 HDMI inputs
1 HDMI Output (mirrored)
2 Dual RJ-45 Extender Outputs.
HDMI and CAT RJ-45 active simultaneously
Routed IR from remote Zones to control Matrix plus Source
devices.
Broadcast IR from remote Zones to control AV Receiver.
PoC (Power over Cable) to directly power in-room Zone
receivers via RJ-45 from matrix.
EDID Management plus custom EDID via USB service port.
Rack mountable (1 RU) –mounting lugs supplied.
Discrete IR codes for simple system integration.
Wired IR port for In-cabinet installations.
RS232 port for PC or Control System operation.
Compatible with Octava PoC low profile In-room
Receiver units.

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Matrix Overview:
Item
Description
1
Input Select
Press to select Source device
2
Led Display
Indicates selected Source device.
3
IR Receiver
Control Matrix using Octava remote.
4
Power Input 5v
provides power to Matrix and PoC compatible Zone
Receiver (Rx) units
5
Wired IR input
connect Octava supplied IR Receiver Extension
cable(optional)
6
IR Broadcast Port. All IR
signals received from the
zone receivers can be sent
out thru the IR Broadcast
port
connect Octava supplied IR Transmitter Blaster
cable(optional)
7
IR Output (1-4)
connect Octava supplied IR Transmitter Blaster cable
8
HDMI Input (1-4)
connect High Speed HDMI cables to Source device.
9
HDMI Output
connect High Speed HDMI cables to AVR or Display
device.
10
Dual RJ-45 Output (A-B)
CAT-6
connect Twisted Pair cables (x2) to Octava Zone
Receiver (Rx) unit.
11
USB Port
for custom EDID/ code updates
12
RS232 Port
for external control of Matrix via PC or proprietary
Control system.
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EDID DIP Switch(1-5)
set Matrix EDID modes
1-Input Select
2-Led Display
3- IR Receiver
7- IR Output (1-4)
5- Wired IR input
8- HDMI Input (1-4)
9- HDMI Output
10- Dual RJ-45 Output
(A-B) CAT-6
11-USB port
13-EDID DIP
switch(1-5)
12-RS-232 control
port
4 - Power Input 5v
6- IR Broadcast Port

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Infrared Overview:
-IR can be independently Routed from any of the 2 connected Zones
back to the Matrix plus connected Source devices.
-All IR signals received from the zone receivers can be sent out thru
the IR Broadcast port by connecting an IR Transmitter cable.
connect to IR Output (1-4) on
Octava Matrix. Connect a IR
transmitter cable to the IR Broadcast
port if you need this feature.
connect to IR Input on Octava
Zone Receiver (Rx) unit.
Step
IR Installation
1
Connect an Octava supplied IR Receiver cable to each Zone Rx unit.
2
Connect an Octava supplied IR Blaster cable from the IR Output Port
(1-4) on the Octava Matrix and position the Blaster Head over the IR
Receiver window on the connected Source device. Connect IR
transmitter cable to the IR Broadcast port if feature needed.
14- IR Transmitter
/Blaster cable
15- IR Receiver cable
14-IR BlasterTransmitter cable
15-IR Receiver cable

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Zone Receiver (RX) Overview:
A Zone Rx unit is positioned close to your Display device and
connected to the Octava Matrix via 2xTwisted Pair (CAT5 or CAT6)
cables. Connect the Rx unit to your Display device using a short High
Speed HDMI cable.
Before you begin your system installation please ensure you identify
which type of Octava Rx unit you are working with –PoC, non-PoC.
Refer to section: “Identifying Zone Receiver (RX)”
PoC (Power over Cable) Rx units are powered from the Matrix
non-PoC Rx units require a local 5V power supply
Item
Description
16
Power Indicator
indicates Rx is receiving power
17
RJ-45 Input (1-2).
connect to CAT6 Out (-1 -2) on Zones
A-D of Octava Matrix
18
HDMI Out to HDTV
connect to HDTV using High Speed
HDMI cable
19
IR receiver
connect Octava supplied IR Receiver
cable.
16-Power Indicator
19- IR receiver input
18- HDMI Out to HDTV
17- CAT 6 Input

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Identifying Zone Receiver (RX)
The Octava matrix features Power Over Cable ( PoC). PoC enables
the Matrix to power the PoC Zone Receiver units directly, using the
PoC power supply.
Before you begin your system installation please ensure you identify
which type of Octava Rx unit you are working with –PoC, non-PoC.
PoC Zone Receiver:
The Octava Matrix should include CAT 6 receivers with PoC.
(power over cable). Please verify by inspecting the first 6 serial
number and confirm it is: RXH3IR
PoC Zone Receivers:
Serial Number
PoC
RXH3IRXXXXXX
NON- PoC Zone Receiver (RX):
If you are upgrading or replacing only the matrix, the Zone Receiver
you installed may be older. The Zone Receivers in the following table
do NOT have PoC. capability.
non PoC
Serial Number
NO PoC
RXHIRXXXXXX
NO PoC
RXH2IRXXXXXX
If you are unsure or need assistance, please contact us.

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Powering the PoC Zone Receiver:
Power Over Cable ( PoC) enables the Matrix to power the PoC Zone
Receiver units directly, using the PoC power supply.
PoC –Zone Rx is powered via the connected Twisted Pair cables
(CAT5 or CAT6) from the PoC power supply connected to the PoC
socket on the Matrix.
Matrix PoC Power Port
PoC Zone Receiver
connect Octava supplied PoC power
supply (5V, 2.5A)
local power supply not
required.
Powering non-PoC Zone Receiver:
non-PoC –Zone Rx is powered by a local 5V PSU connected to the
Power Socket on the Rx unit.
Matrix PoC Power Port
non-PoC Zone Receiver
local power supply not required.
connect Octava supplied 5V
PSU to Rx unit power socket
If you are unsure or need assistance, please contact us.

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Ethernet cable recommendations:
Using Shielded, Stranded CAT6 or CAT7 cable will ensure maximum
signal integrity plus optimum rejection of external interference.
UTP CAT5 and CAT6 cables can be used with your Octava system
though they may result in limiting the maximum attainable distance
between the Matrix and the Rx unit when running HD signals.
Cable Type
Note
1
CAT 7 cable is recommended
Best
2
Shielded CAT 6 cable is recommended
Good
3
UTP CAT 6 cable
For short links 50ft or
less.
Use EIA/TIA-568-B standard when terminating your CAT5, CAT6 or
CAT7 cables.
Ethernet cable installation recommendations:
Use your cable suppliers recommended RJ-45 connector/crimp tool
with your CAT5, CAT6 or CAT7 cables and ensure you pay particular
attention to the quality of the termination on all cables.
DO/Recommend
Use shielded CAT 6 or CAT 7 with good RJ-45 terminators
Use a direct cable connection between the Matrix and
Receiver unit.
DO NOT
Do Not connect thru Ethernet switches or routers
For optimum signal integrity avoid passing your signals
though any form of Patch-panel, Wall-plate or punch-down
terminations
Do Not connect cables thru extraneous RJ-45 couplers,
wall plates.
Do Not tightly coil /loop the Ethernet cables

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Installation:
Step
0
Disconnect ALL cables from the MATRIX / Zone Receivers
Power OFF all HDTV/Displays/Audio Receivers
Power OFF all Video Sources
Power OFF Matrix
Power OFF Zone Receivers
1
Verify that the Configuration Switch
is set to the factory default mode.
2
Connect HDMI sources to
HDMI IN 1-4
Connecting Output with HDMI
cable
3
If you are connecting with HDMI
cable:
Connect HDMI cable to
HDMI output A and HDTV
Connecting Output with Ethernet
cables
4
Verify that the Zone Receiver you
have supports PoC (See page 7)
If the Zone Receiver has PoC
proceed to step 5.
IF your Zone Receiver are
non PoC proceed to
Alternative steps A1-A5.
(Skip to page 12)
5
Connect the 5VDC power supply to
the DC/5V port.
HDMI Out
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