Octava HDHC44MX-V1.3 User manual

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Installation Guide
Model: HDHC44MX-V1.3

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Contents
Application Diagram........................................................ 3
Features.......................................................................... 3
Configuring Smart ScanTM................................................ 4
Installation....................................................................... 4
Front Panel Control......................................................... 6
Connecting Using CAT 5/6 outputs................................. 7
Remote Control Guide.................................................... 8
EDID Configuration......................................................... 9
Changing EDID mode.....................................................10
RS232 Controls Commands...........................................12
1 RU Rackmount.............................................................14
Disabling / Enabling IR Remote Control Receiver..........14
I.R. Remote Control over CAT 5/6..................................15
Warranty.........................................................................16
Disclaimers.....................................................................16
Specifications..................................................................17

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Application Diagram
Features:
Watch ANY 4 HD programs simultaneously on 4 Displays!
V1.3, 1080P
4 HDMI inputs
4 HDMI OUTPUTS
4 CAT 5/6 Ethernet 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 EYETM design optimizes HDMI signal transmission
Easy to switch 4 HDMI or DVI-D sources to 4 displays.
Remote Control (IR) included. Discrete Code allows direct
channel control.
External IR Jack for extension

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Configuring Smart ScanTM:
The Smart Scan is disabled before shipment. It is
recommended to leave Smart Scan disabled in most
applications.
To enable the Smart ScanTM
1) Set the Configuration switch #1 to the up position.
2) Re-power the matrix.
To disable Smart ScanTM
1) Set the Configuration switch #1 to the down position.
2) Re-power the matrix.
Installation:
1) Verify that the Configuration Switch is in the factory default mode.
2) Connect the DC power adapter
3) Connect the Monitors.
HDMI-If you are connecting HDTV with HDMI, simply connect
the HDMI cable
CAT5/6 -If you are connecting using the RJ-45 CAT 5/6 output,
you must use a HDMI-CAT 5/6 Receiver.
4) Connect the HDMI sources to the HDMI INPUTS
5) Turn On your HDTV and at least 1 HD source
SCAN=OFF
SCAN=ON

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Front View
Back View
Switch
Number
1
2
3
4
Name
Smart Scan
Switch
EDID
switch
EDID
switch
Programming/LOCK
switch
Function
Enable/disable
Smart Scan
EDID
MODE
select
EDID
MODE
select
Programming/LOCK.
Down = Smart
Scan Off
Up= Smart
Scan ON
Down= EDID
Programming mode
Up= Locked
Display LED Indicators
Manual Select
Infrared
Jack
Infrared Detector
DC Power
Input
HDMI Output
(To TV)
CAT5/6 output
(To RECEIVER)
RS232
EDID & Smart Scan
Switch
IR Transmitter
HDMI Input
(To TV)

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Front Panel Control:
Source Selection:
You may use the front panel buttons to select the sources
connected to each display.
For example,
To Set display A to Input 2. Simply press and release the A
display button until the LED shows 2.

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Connecting Using CAT 5/6 outputs:
1) Connect CAT5e -1 of the HDMI Matrix and Receiver with
CAT5e/6 cable.
2) Connect CAT5e -2 of the HDMI Matrix and Receiver with
CAT5e/6 cable.
3) Connect the I.R. Receiver cable (optional) to the I.R. of HDMI
Ethernet Receiver unit.
4) Connect the I.R. Transmitter cable (optional) to the I.R. TX of
HDMI Matrix.
5) Connect the DC power adapter.
Ethernet CAT 6 cable is recommended for 1080P and best
performance.
HD Matrix CAT 5/6 output
-Connect I.R. Transmitter cable
(optional)
-CAT5e-1 must be connected to CAT5e-1
of the Receiver unit.
-CAT5e-2 must be connected to CAT5e-2
of the Receiver unit.
Receiver
-CAT5e-1 must be connected to CAT5e-1
of the HD Matrix.
--CAT5e-2 must be connected to
CAT5e-2 of the HD Matrix.
-Connect to HDMI Display
-Connect I.R. Receiver cable (optional)

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Remote Control Guide:
Using the Remote:
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 “C4”will switch Input “4”to HDMI Out “C”.
Pressing ON/OFF
Turns On/Off the
HDMI Matrix
Pressing LED
Turns on/off the
Blue LED light.
DisplayA-D
Source1-4

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EDID Configuration:
The Matrix can be configured to 4 EDID settings.
It is recommended to keep the EDID in the default factory mode 1.
To change the EDID settings, please see section “changing EDID
settings” for programming instructions.
Mode
Video
Audio
Description
Switch settings
1
480P,720 I/P,
1080 I/P
PCM, Bitstream
(Dolby Digital,
DTS)
Default
Mode.
Internal
EDID
2
Read EDID of all
monitors/receivers
and set:
Video=Minimum
Resolution of
devices
connected.
Read EDID of all
monitors/receivers
and set:
AUDIO =Maximum
capability of
devices connected.
External
EDID
3
480P,720 I/P,
1080 I/P
2 CH PCM
Basic
Mode.
Internal
EDID
4
480P, 720 I/P,
1080 I/P, + 3D
specifier
PCM, Bitstream
(Dolby Digital,
DTS)
3D Mode.
Internal
EDID
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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.
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 8 for
other EDID modes
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Reset Power to the
Matrix by disconnecting
the power and
reconnecting power.
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The LED will now
indicate the EDID Mode
that you will
program.(mode 2 shown)
1= mode 1
2= mode 2
3= mode 3
4= mode 4
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