Octava HDMX42 PRO HD HOME Theater Series User manual

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Installation Guide
Model: HDMX42

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Contents
Application Diagram........................................................3
Description......................................................................3
Features..........................................................................4
Installation.......................................................................4
Remote Control Guide....................................................6
Special Configuration.............................................................8
RS232 Control Commands.............................................9
USB Service Port..........................................................10
EDID Configuration.......................................................11
Changing EDID mode....................................................12
1 RU Rackmount............................................................14
Disabling / Enabling IR Remote Control Receiver..........15
Warranty.........................................................................16
Disclaimers.....................................................................16
Specifications.................................................................17

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Application Diagram
Description:
The Octava 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switch allows you to display 4 HD
sources on 2 HD displays! View any 16 combination of 4 sources on 2
displays for the ultimate HD viewing experience. Optical Digital Audio
Output is included for integration with your surround sound audio
system.
The Octava 4x2 HDMI Matrix is 3D support, Full 1080P and is 1 RU
Rack mountable for professional installations.
The HDMX42 incorporates EDID management for customization to
your theater system. RS-232 serial interface is provided for integration
with 3rd party control systems.

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Features:
Watch ANY 4 HD programs simultaneously on 2 Displays!
3D support , 1080P
4 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs.
Optical Audio Output for integration with surround sound system
1 RU mountable
EDID Management. USB service port for customization needs
Supports high resolution video 480p, 720i/p, 1080i/p
Remote Control (IR) included.
External IR Jack for extension
RS-232 Control Program Included
Installation:
1)Connect the Monitor to the HDMI OUT A
2)Connect the second monitor/projector to HDMI OUT B
3)Connect the HDMI sources to the HDMI INPUTS
4)Connect the DC power adapter.

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Infrared
Jack
DC Power
Input
HDMI Output
(To TV)
HDMI Output
(To TV)
Infrared
Receiver
Switch
Number
1
2
3
4
Name
EDID
switch
EDID
switch
EDID
switch
Programming/LOCK
switch
Function
EDID
MODE
select
EDID
MODE
select
EDID
MODE
select
Programming/LOCK
Down= EDID
Programming mode
Up= Locked
LED Indicators
Input Select
HDMI Sources
Optical Audio
Output
RS232
EDID Switch
USB

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Pressing +/-
Increments/Decrements to
the next available Input.
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.
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
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 Input.
Pressing A-D
Selects the Output to
be controlled.

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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 DISPLAY 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 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 A
“+”
Display A increments to
next available Input
DISPLAY B
“-”
Display B decrements
to next available Input

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Special Configuration:
Distribution Amp Mode:
The HDMX42 can be configured to function as a distribution amp
where Out A and B displays the same source.
To set the HDMX42 to Distribution Amp mode:
1) Press A and B for 5 seconds. Both LED will flash “0”
Matrix Mode:
To re-set the HDMX42 back to Matrix mode, simply repower the
HDMX42.
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Press A and B for 5 seconds
LED will flash “0”

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RS232 Control Commands:
The Octava HD Matrix can be easily integrated with 3rd Party control
systems via RS232 control. The following shows the control protocol:
RS-232 protocol
Baud Rate
9600
Data Bits
8
Parity Check
none
Stop Bits
1
Flow control
none
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
Set the switch to RS-232 side as
shown.

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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
For Example:
Turn OFF LED Send: 02 30 30 34 03 ( in hex, no space)
USB Service Port:
The USB port is for service and EDID updates if needed.
Contact us for this feature.
Set the switch to
USB/Service side as shown.
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