Octava HD4XSTPMX User manual

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Installation Guide
Model: HD4XSTPMX
PRO HD HOME THEATER SERIES

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Contents
Application Diagram........................................................ 3
Features.......................................................................... 3
Matrix Front Panel Overview................................................4
Basic Front Panel Control............................................... 5
Matrix Back Panel Overview........................................... 6
Zone Receiver (RX) Overview........................................ 7
Infrared Overview ........................................................... 8
Remote Control Guide.................................................... 9
Ethernet cable recommendations................................. 10
Ethernet cable installation recommendations ............... 10
Installation:Basic Installation......................................... 11
IR Installation................................................................ 13
EDID Configuration....................................................... 14
Changing EDID mode..........................................................15
Scene Select……...........................................................16
Scene Programming..................................................... 17
Powering modes…..........................................................18
Sleep mode……..............................................................19
USB Service Port…….....................................................20
Serial Control………………….........................................21
Serial Control RS-232 Control Setup…..........................22
Serial Control Via LAN Port Control Setup.....................23
Serial Commands- (Basic)..............................................28
Serial Commands- (switching)........................................29
Serial Commands- (Status Response code)...................31
Serial Commands- (Forwarding)……………...................32
Zone Receiver Serial Data (RS-232) Port…...................33
Installing Transmitter Output cards…………...................34
Warranty..........................................................................36
Disclaimers......................................................................36
Specifications…………....................................................37

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Application Diagram
Features:
4 inputs, up to 8 outputs (Installer configurable).
Non-blocking Matrix – view Any Source on Any Display.
3D, 1080P, and 4K resolutions supported.
Distributes HD video + Audio over single CAT6 cables up to 200ft
(60m).
Power over Ethernet provides power to Zone Receivers.
IR and RS-232 over the same CAT6 cable.
IR from remote Zones to control the Matrix, 4x Sources (Routed)
and your AVR.
RS-232 command forwarding to each Zone over CAT6.
EDID Management plus custom EDID via USB service port.
Front panel control for Scene setting/selection (with full lock out).
Discrete IR codes for simple system integration.
Wired IR port for In-cabinet installations.

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Matrix Front Panel Overview:
Item Description
1 Output Select Press to switch inputs for output Zones
2 LED Display
3 IR Receiver IR receiver
4 Control and function select
1-Output Select 2-Led Display 3- IR Receiver
4- Control and function select

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Basic Front Panel Control:
Description LCD Display
Turn On
matrix Turns On the matrix from the front panel
 P o w e r O N
    

Press fn+ power
on/off
Turn OFF
matrix Turns Off the matrix from the front panel
  P o w e r O FF
   

Press fn+ power
on/off
Lock front
panel buttons. Lock the front panel buttons to prevent accidental switching. When front panel button locked,
pressing front panel buttons will be ignored.
OUT: A B C D E F G H
IN : 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 L O C K

Press fn + lock/unlock
Unlock front
panel buttons. Unlocks the front panel buttons.
OUT: A B C D E F G H
IN : 1 1 1 1 1 1 11

Press fn + lock/unlock
Home Menu
OUT: A B C D E F G H
IN : 1 1 1 1 1 1 11

Press Home
Firmware
/EDID /Sleep
Mode setting
Firm w a reV e rA . 0 (E D I D A )
Slee p M o d e : O N 

Press Menu until
version screen
displays

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Matrix Back Panel Overview:
Item Description
5 Power 48v (PoE) provides power to Octava PoE compatible Zone
Receiver (Rx) units
6 Power 9v (Matrix) provides power to Octava Matrix
7 Wired IR input connect Octava supplied IR Receiver Extension
cable ( optional) for hidden cabinet installs
requiring line of sight for IR control.
8 IR Broadcast Port. All IR signals received
from the zone receivers can be sent out thru
the IR Broadcast port
connect Octava supplied IR emitter
cable(optional)
9 IR Output (1-4) connect Octava supplied IR emitter cable
10 HDMI Input (1-4) connect High Speed HDMI cables to Source
device.
11 HDMI Output (A) Note 1 connect High Speed HDMI cables to AVR or
Display device.
12 Optical Audio Output Note 1 Outputs audio over Toslink. Audio will play the
Out A source selection.
13 Analog 2ch Audio Note 1 Outputs audio over 2ch. Audio will play the Out A
source selection.
14 CAT6 Output (A-H) connect Twisted Pair cables to Octava Zone
Receiver (Rx) unit.
15 USB Port for custom EDID/ code updates
16 RS232 Port for external control of Matrix via PC or 3rd party
Control system.
17 LAN Port for external control of Matrix via PC or 3rd party
Control system.
18 IR RX inject To send IR control to connected display using IR
port from Control System
Note 1: HDMI Output, Toslink and Analog 2ch output all "mirror" Zone A
8
14
16
5 7 12
13
17
6 10
9
15
11 18

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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 with a Twisted Pair (CAT6) cable.
An Octava compatible Zone receiver must be used with the HD4xSTPMX Matrix.
Compatible Zone Receiver: HD70STP-RX
The HD70STP-RX Zone Receiver uses Power over Ethernet, PoE and is directly
powered by the HD4xSTPMX over the CAT6 cable.
Item Description
ZR-1 CAT6 In Connect to HD4xSTPMX with CAT6
ZR-2 HDMI Out to display Connect to HDTV using High Speed HDMI
cable
ZR-3 Power /Data Indicator indicates Zone Receiver is receiving power and
linked with the matrix unit.
ZR-4 IR RX (receive)
connect Octava supplied IR Receiver cable.
ZR-5 IR TX (transmit)
Optional. Connect with an Octava IR emitter, if IR control of TV is needed. For example, your
control system controls your display using I.R.
ZR-6 RS-232 Optional. Connect with a RS-232 cable if you
need to control your display using RS-232.
ZR-3 Power / Data indicator
ZR-1 CAT6 In
ZR-6 RS-232
ZR-2 HDMI to dis
p
la
y
ZR-4 IR RX
ZR-5 IR TX

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Infrared Overview:
IR can be routed from any of the 8 connected Zones back to control:
1) the Matrix and 2) the connected Source devices. The Matrix also
allows IR Routing + IR Broadcast for maximum utility.
Routed IR: The IR Out 1-4 are "routed" for optimum IR control.
For example, If Zone H is switched to HDMI Input 4. IR Commands
from Zone H will only be sent to control Input 4 and not affect other
input sources.
IR Broadcast : The IR Broadcast port routes All IR received to the IR
Broadcast port.
IR Receiver
IR-1 IR Receiver cable IR-2 IR Emitter
IR Emitter

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Remote Control Guide:
The Master Remote (Type D) can fully control the matrix from any zone
or directly in front of matrix
Pressing Standby/OFF remote button has 2 results depending
on if the receiving device is:
1) Front Panel of Matrix or
2) Zone Receiver.
Refer to page 18 for more details
Standby/OFF Remote Command
received by Result
Matrix Matrix=Standby (low power
mode)
CAT6 Output (A-H) = OFF,
Zone Receivers=OFF
Zone Receiver
Matrix=Standby (low power
mode)
CAT6 Output (A-H) = ON,
Zone Receivers=ON
Turn On
Matrix
Zone Control
Example:
Press C3-switches
Output C to Input3
Standby/Off
Master Remote (Type D)
Reserved for
Customization
Reserved for
Customization

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Ethernet cable recommendations:
Using Shielded CAT6 (STP, 24AWG or better) cable will ensure
maximum signal integrity plus optimum rejection of external interference.
Note 2- Unshielded CAT5e and CAT6 cables can be used with your
Octava system though they may result in limiting the maximum
attainable distance depending on quality of cable.
Cable Type Note
1 Shielded(STP) CAT6 cable is
recommended. 24 AWG or better Recommended
2 UTP CAT5e/CAT 6 cable Acceptable. Note 2
Use EIA/TIA-568-B standard when terminating your LAN cables.
Ethernet cable installation recommendations:
Use your cable suppliers recommended RJ-45 connector/crimp tool
with your CAT5, CAT6 cables and ensure you pay particular attention
to the quality of the termination on all cables.
DO / Recommend
Use shielded CAT6a 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:
Basic Installation
1 Disconnect ALL Power cables from the MATRIX
Disconnect ALL cables from the MATRIX / Zone Receivers
Power OFF all HDTV/Displays/Audio Receivers
Power OFF all Video Sources
Power OFF Matrix
2 Connect the 48VDC power supply to
matrix
3 Connect the 9VDC power supply to
matrix
4 Verify that the Matrix is turned on . Welcome screen as shown is
displayed
  O C T A VA
  

5 Verify that the LED indicators on
the CAT6 outputs of the Matrix are
ON.
6 Please read the "Ethernet cable recommendations"
cabling recommendations on page 10 before proceeding
Continued on next page

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Connecting Output with CAT6 cables
7 Connect CAT6 output A to Zone
Receiver with CAT6a cable.
Verify that the LED Indicator are
illuminated as shown.
Pwr LED = solid green
Data LED = solid yellow
8 Connect HDMI output to Display
9 Repeat step 7 and 8 for all Zones
Connecting HDMI sources /outputs and Audio Output
10 Turn OFF the Power to the Matrix
with remote
11 Connect HDMI sources to
HDMI IN 1-4
12 Connect HDMI Output A to
display or receiver with HDMI
cable. (optional)
13 Connect Audio outputs to Audio
system ( optional)
Note 1: HDMI Output, Toslink and Analog 2ch output all "mirror" Zone A
Reset System
14 Turn ON the matrix with remote
Done!

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IR Installation
I.R. Installation.
1 Insert IR Receiver cable to the
IR RX port of the Zone
Receiver HD70STP-RX as
shown.
2
Insert IR Emitter cable to the
IR Out ports of the Matrix
HD70STPMX as shown.
Connect a IR emitter cable to
the IR Broadcast port if you
need this feature.
3
Remove the double sided
tape on the IR Emitter
4
Locate the IR receiver on the
video source.
Place the Emitter head over
the source IR receiver

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EDID Configuration:
The Octava Matrix can be configured to 5 EDID settings.
It is recommended to keep the EDID in the default factory mode A.
*Custom EDID mode can be downloaded via USB and stored as
EDID mode E. Contact us for this feature.
To change the EDID settings, please see section “changing EDID
settings” for programming instructions.
Mode Video Audio Description
A 480P,720 i/P, 1080 i/P 2 CH PCM, Internal EDID
B 480P,720 i/P, 1080 i/P 2 CH PCM, Bitstream
(Dolby Digital, DTS)
Internal EDID
C 480P, 720 i/P, 1080 i/P,
+ 3D specifier 2 Ch PCM, Bitstream (Dolby Digital, DTS) Internal EDID
D 480P, 720 i/P, 1080 i/P,
+ 3D specifier 2 Ch PCM, Bitstream: Dolby Digital, DTS
Dolby Tru HD,
DTS Master Audio
Internal EDID
E* 480P,720i/P, 1080 i 2 CH PCM Internal EDID
OR
*Custom Mode
*Mode E is preset as 1080i, 2ch audio as shown in the table. For
customization, Mode E is replaced by the requested "custom EDID" via
USB programming.

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Changing EDID mode:
It is recommended to keep the EDID in the factory default MODE A. If
necessary, you may set to different EDID mode by following these
instructions. or view EDID Programming Instructions (video demo) at:
www.octavainc.com/support and updates.html
If you are unsure or need assistance, please contact us.
Action Display
1 Press Home Button
O U T : A B CDEFGH
I N : 1 11 1 1 1 1 1

2 Press Menu Button
Goto EDID Menu
Reference Page 14 for EDID Modes.
E D IDSele c t 
P r e s s A, B , C , D o r E

3 Select EDID
A,B,C,D,or E
Press Cancel to exit
to previous screen
E D ID‐A V i d =480‐1080P
A u d = 2 chP C M > E n t e r

Example. EDID A shown
4 Press Enter to load
Press Cancel to exit
to previous screen
L o a d ‐A
P r e s s EN T E R t o S T A R T

5 Wait for progress to
complete 100%
L o a d ing E D IDAW a it . ..
P r o g r ess : 0 0 0 % 

6 Press Enter when
complete.
Done.
D o n e . Pr e s s E N T E R 
    


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Scene Select:
The HD4xSTPMX allows user to Quickly recall favorite Input/Output
configurations. The default preset scenes are shown below. The
scenes can be changed and programmed to meet your need.
Scene IN/Out Configurations
AAll outputs connected to Input 1
Pro g r a m O u t:A B C D E F G H 
Sce n e ‐A I n : 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

BAll outputs connected to Input 2
Pro g r a m O u t: A B C D E F G H
Sce n e ‐B I n : 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

CAll outputs connected to Input 3
Pro g r a m O u t: A B C D E F G H 
Sce n e ‐C I n : 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

DAll outputs connected to Input 4
Pro g r a m O u t: A B C D E F G H 
Sce n e ‐D I n : 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4


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Scene Programming:
The scenes can be changed and programmed to meet your need.
Action Display
1 Press Home Button
O U T : A B CDEFGH
I N : 1 11 1 1 1 1 1

2 Press Menu Button
Goto Scene Menu
S C E N E SE L E C T 
S e l e c t:A B C D

3 Select the Scene you
wish to configure
Press Cancel to exit to
previous screen
O u t :A BCD E F G H S c e n e A
I n : 1 111 1 1 1 1 > E n t e r

Example. Scene A shown
4 Press Menu to enter
program mode
Press Cancel to exit to
previous screen
P r o g r am   O u t : A B C D E F G H 
S c e n e ‐ A I n : 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

5 Use the Octava
Remote control or front
panel buttons A-H to
program the Scene for
your preference.
Example:
Programming Scene A
Out A,E = 1
Out B.F= 2
Out C,G= 3
Out D,H= 4
P r o g r am   O u t : A B C D E F G H 
S c e n e ‐ A I n : 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Use the Octava Remote Control to
program the scenes
6 Press Enter when
complete. The Scene
has now been saved.
Done.
D o n e . Pre s s E N T E R 
   


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Powering Modes:
The following shows the status of matrix in ON / Standby / Off Mode
Status
ON Matrix = ON
CAT6 Output (A-H) = ON
Zone Receivers = ON
Standby (note2) Matrix=Standby (low power mode)
CAT6 Output (A-H) = ON,
Zone Receivers=ON
OFF (note2) Matrix=Standby (low power mode)
CAT6 Output (A-H) = OFF,
Zone Receivers=OFF
Note 2- When matrix is in Standby or OFF mode, the Fan will continue to
run for approximately 3 minutes then the Fan will shut off.
The following shows how to set the matrix to ON / Standby / Off Mode
Front Panel
Buttons IR Remote RS-232
ON Send IR
command
Send Turn ON
Power command
Standby* NA Send IR
command to matrix via
Zone Receiver
OFF Send IR
command to matrix via
front panel IR
Send Turn OFF
Power command
*To exit Standby mode simply turn ON the matrix

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Sleep Mode:
Sleep Mode feature is provided to optimize energy usage.
The HD4XSTPMX is set with Sleep Mode = ON by default.
Status
Sleep Mode ON HD4xSTPMX enters Standby Mode after 12 hours.
See page 18
*To exit Standby mode simply turn ON the matrix
Sleep Mode OFF HD4xSTPMX will NOT go to Standby Mode after
12 hours. See page 18
To set or change the Sleep Mode follow the instructions below:
Action Display
1 Press Menu Button
Goto Sleep Menu
S l e e p Mo d e :
 > E n t e r

2 Press Enter
Press Cancel to exit to
previous screen
S le e p Mo d e ( O N ):P r e s s A
S le e p Mo d e ( O F F ) : P r e s s H

3 Press A for Sleep
Mode = ON
Press H for Sleep
Mode = OFF
S le e p Mod e ( O N ):P r e s s A
S le e p Mod e ( O F F ) : P r e s s H

To view if Sleep Mode is on
or off, press the MENU
button until the firmware
version display is shown.
F i r m w are V e r A . 0 ( E D I D A )
S l e e p Mo d e : O N 

F ir m w areV e rA .0( E D I D A )
S l e e p Mo d e : O F F 


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USB Service Port:
The USB port is for service ,EDID updates or customization requests
Contact us for this feature or visit out support page for more info
www.octavainc.com/support and updates.html