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
5
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
flashed

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Press the A button on the
front panel. LED will
count from 000 to 100
while programming.
LED will count
from 000 to 100
while
programming.
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Wait.
Programming is
complete when LED
indicates “1”
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Set to LOCK Position
10
Connect all video
sources and displays and
turn ON
11
Re-power the Matrix.

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RS-232 Control Commands
The Octava 4x4 HD - CAT 5/6 Matrix Switch can be easily integrated
with 3rd Party control systems via RS232 control. The following shows
the control protocol for controlling the HDHC44MX.
RS-232 protocol
Baud Rate
9600
Data Bits
8
Parity Check
none
Stop Bits
1
Flow control
none
Controlling the HDHC44MX via RS232 can be done by send a series
of commands per the RS232 Command Table
Basic controls
Note: The commands are in HEX. No spaces between HEX codes.
HEX CODE
Port Status
0x02 0x30 0x30 0x31 0x03
Turn ON LED
0x02 0x30 0x30 0x33 0x03
Turn OFF LED
0x02 0x30 0x30 0x34 0x03
Turn ON Power
0x02 0x30 0x30 0x35 0x03
Turn OFF Power
0x02 0x30 0x30 0x36 0x03
Turn ON Smart Scan
0x02 0x30 0x30 0x37 0x03
Turn OFF Smart Scan
0x02 0x30 0x30 0x38 0x03
Example:
Send Command:
02 30 30 34 03 in Hex
To turn off LED

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Switching Commands
Note: The commands are in HEX. No spaces between HEX codes.
Output A Switching Commands
HEX CODE
Select OUT A to Input port 1
0x02 0x32 0x31 0x31 0x03
Select OUT A to Input port 2
0x02 0x32 0x31 0x32 0x03
Select OUT A to Input port 3
0x02 0x32 0x31 0x33 0x03
Select OUT A to Input port 4
0x02 0x32 0x31 0x34 0x03
Output B Switching Commands
Select OUT B to Input port 1
0x02 0x32 0x32 0x31 0x03
Select OUT B to Input port 2
0x02 0x32 0x32 0x32 0x03
Select OUT B to Input port 3
0x02 0x32 0x32 0x33 0x03
Select OUT B to Input port 4
0x02 0x32 0x32 0x34 0x03
Output C Switching Commands
Select OUT C to Input port 1
0x02 0x32 0x33 0x31 0x03
Select OUT C to Input port 2
0x02 0x32 0x33 0x32 0x03
Select OUT C to Input port 3
0x02 0x32 0x33 0x33 0x03
Select OUT C to Input port 4
0x02 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x03
Output D Switching Commands
Select OUT D to Input port 1
0x02 0x32 0x34 0x31 0x03
Select OUT D to Input port 2
0x02 0x32 0x34 0x32 0x03
Select OUT D to Input port 3
0x02 0x32 0x34 0x33 0x03
Select OUT D to Input port 4
0x02 0x32 0x34 0x34 0x03

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1 RU Rackmount :
The Octava 4x4 HD - CAT 5/6 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.
Front panel
IR receiver -disabled
Front panel
IR receiver -enabled

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I.R. Remote Control over CAT 5/6:
IR remote signals can be carried over the CAT 5/6 cables to
control the 1) matrix and 2) video sources.
1) Connect the IR receiver cable to the CAT 6/HDMI receiver as
shown above
2) Connect the IR transmitter cables to the matrix IR TX 1-4 as
shown above.
3) Place and point a IR Transmitter to each video source as
shown above.
Note: No IR transmitter cable needed to control the 4x4 Matrix.
The 4x4 Matrix IR control signals are carried directly over CAT
5/6 cables and will control the matrix internally.

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Warranty
Octava warrants the equipment purchased to be free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 1
year. In the event applicable law imposes any implied warranties, the
implied warranty period is limited to 1 year from the date of receipt.
If Octava's equipment fails because of defects (1) year from the date of
receipt, Octava will at its option, A) repair or replace the equipment, or B)
request return of equipment for refund of the price paid for the product
provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical,
electrical or other abuse or modifications.
Proof of sale required to claim warranty.
Disclaimers
IN NO EVENT SHALL OCTAVA'S OR ITS SUPPLIER’S LIABILITY FOR
ANY CLAIM WHATSOEVER EXCEED THE COST OF THE PRODUCTS
GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT,
WARRANTY, INDEMNITY OR TORT (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OCTAVA INC. OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER
INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF
REVENUES, PROFITS OR OPPORTUNITIES), HOWEVER CAUSED, ON
ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER OR NOT OCTAVA INC HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
WHILE EVERY PRECAUTION HAS BEEN TAKEN IN THE
PREPARATION OF THIS MANUAL, OCTAVA ASSUMES
NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. IN NO
EVENT WILL OCTAVA ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THEINFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.
OCTAVA RESERVES THE RIGHTTO CHANGE THE SPECIFICATIONS,
FUNCTIONS OR CIRCUITRY OFTHE PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE.

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Rev.D
Description
Specifications
Model
HDHC44MX-V1.3
HDMI Inputs
4
HDMI Outputs
4
RJ-45 CAT 5/6 output
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,RS-232
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 8.04 x 1.67 inch
(427.9x 204.3 x 42.3 mm)
DC adapter (included)
9VDC, 2.5A
Rackmount capable
1RU, Rack mounts included
Remote control (IR)
Infrared, Discrete code
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