Octava HDMX44-V1.3 User manual

Description Specifications
Model HDMX44-V1.3
HDMI Inputs 4
HDMI Outputs 4
Version 1.3
HDCP Yes
IN/Out Connectors 19 pin HDMI emale type-A
RS-232 control port 1
Display Selection Remote, Manual, Smart Scan
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 14.93 x 6.30 x 1.67 inch
(379.2 x 160.1 x 42.3 mm)
DC adapter (included) 9VDC, 2.0A
Rackmount capable 1RU, Rack mounts included
Remote control (IR) In rared, Discrete code
For Questions and support:
Email : in [email protected]
URL: www.octavainc.com
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V 1.3
Deep Color
Installation Guide

Table of contents
1. Application Diagram
2. Installation
3. Clear E E
TM
4. Smart Scan
TM
5. Configuring Smart Scan
TM
6. Description
7. Features
8. Short Cuts
9. Remote Control Guide
10.RS232 Controls
11.RS232 Command Table
12.1 RU Rackmount
13. Disabling / Enabling IR Remote Control Receiver
1 RU Rackmount :
The Octava 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch can be installed in a 1 RU rack
by simply installing the rack mounts included.
Disabling / Enabling IR Remote Control
Receiver:
To enable the IR receiver- remove the plastic plug rom the IR jack
as shown above.
To disable the IR receiver- insert the plastic plug into the IR jack
as shown above.
IR disabled IR enabled
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RS232 Command Table
A-General
ASCII Binary Function Selection
1 0011 0001 Port Status
2 0011 0010 Switch Control
3 0011 0011 Turn ON LED
4 0011 0100 Turn OFF LED
5 0011 0101 Turn ON Power
6 0011 0110 Turn OFF Power
B-Output Select
ASCII Binary Function Selection
0 0011 0000 EXIT
1 0011 0001 Control Output Port A
2 0011 0010 Control Output Port B
3 0011 0011 Control Output Port C
4 0011 0100 Control Output Port D
C-Input Select
ASCII Binary Function Selection
1 0011 0001 Select to Input port 1
2 0011 0010 Select to Input port 2
3 0011 0011 Select to Input port 3
4 0011 0100 Select to Input port 4
Application Diagram
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) Turn On your HDTV and at least 1 HD source
5) Connect the DC power adapter
Clear E E
TM
:
Our proprietary Clear E E
TM
transmission line and ISI reduction
design will IMPROVE the digital video signals caused by
transmission degradations.
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Smart Scan
TM
:
Octava’s HDMI switch with Smart Scan
TM
saves you the hassle o umbling
with multiple remote controls. Simply power on the HDMI source you want
to view and the HDMI switch will automatically switch to the correct port. I
no HDMI sources are on, then the switch will go into standby mode.
Configuring Smart Scan
TM
:
In the event that you wish to disable the Smart Scan eature please ollow
these steps:
1) Turn On your HDTV and at least 1 HD source. Make sure LED is ON.
2) Press the manual pushbutton on the ront o the unit or ~ 5 seconds until
the LED lashes.
You can turn the Smart Scan eature back on by simply recycling the power
to the switch. This will enable the Smart Scan eature.
Description:
The Octava 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch allows you to route 4 HD sources to
any 4 HD displays! The 4x4 HDMI matrix allows 256 viewing combination o
4 HD sources on 4 HDTVs. You can create Picture By Picture or even have
the SAME picture on all 4 HD screens. The 4x4 HDMI Matrix switch is a
complete HD routing solution or whole home HDTV systems.
The Octava 4x4 HDMI Matrix is Full 1080P, V1.3 compatible.
Our proprietary Clear E E
TM
transmission line and ISI reduction design will
IMPROVE the digital video signals. Smart Scan
TM
algorithm intelligently
selects the correct HDMI source so you can enjoy the program instead o
umbling with the remote. Approved by Wives and Kids!
RS232 Controls:
The Octava 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch can be easily integrated with
3
rd
Party control systems via RS232 control. The ollowing shows
the control protocol or controlling the HDMX44.
1. Baud rate=9600
2. Data bits=8
3. Parity check=None
4. Stop bits=1
5.
Flow Control=None
Controlling the HDMX44 via RS232 can be done by send a
series o commands per the RS232 Command Table
Example 1 :
To Turn OFF the LED.
1) Send ASCII 4 ( see Table A- General)
Example 2 :
Switch Output C to view Input 3.
Send ASCII 2( to control switch. See Table A- General)
Send ASCII 3 ( to select Output B. See Table B-output select)
Send ASCII 3 ( to select Input 3.See Table C-Input select)
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HD video sources
Basic Quick Start:
Use the remote control to select the Display that you wish to control
ollowed 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 DIPLA A to IN1 and DISPLA B to IN3 you simply ollow
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:
Features:
• Watch ANY 4 HD programs simultaneously on 4 Displays!
• V1.3, 1080P
• 4 HDMI inputs, 4 HDMI 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 E E
TM
design optimizes HDMI signal transmission
• Easy to switch 4 HDMI or DVI-D sources to 4 displays.
• Smart SCAN
TM
algorithm intelligently selects the correct
input. Approved by Wives and Kids!
• Remote Control (IR) included. Discrete Code allows direct
channel control.
• External IR Jack or extension
Front View
Back View
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 C “2” Display C switches to
Input 2
DISPLAY D “1” Display D switches to
Input 1
DISPLAY A “+” Display A increments to
next available Input
DISPLAY B “-” Display B decrements
to next available Input
DISPLAY C “+” Display C increments to
next available Input
DISPLAY D “-” Display D decrements
to next available Input
4
Display
A
-
D
LED Indicators
Source 1-4
LED Indicators
Manual Select
In rared
Jack
In rared Detector
DC Power
Input
HDMI output
(To TV)
HDMI output
(To TV)
HDMI Sources
RS232
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Pressing
+/
-
Increments/Decrements
to the next available
Source.
Short Cuts:
The Octava 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch o ers several “short cuts” with the
remote control or the most common scenarios.
LED Indication:
The Output LED indicates the OUTPUT that is selected (high priority).
For example, i the OUTPUT B LED is ON, then pressing channel buttons
will switch the inputs to OUTPUT B.
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.
Number of HDMI
Sources ON
Short Cut How
1 Switch picture between Display
A~D.
Press A or B
or C or D
2 Swap the 4 HD video sources
between Display A~D.
Press + or -
3-4 Cycle thru all the HD picture
combinations on the display(s)
Press + or
Press -
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
Input 2 is switched
to Display B
Indicates the Output that the Input will be
switched to. In this case HDMI Out B
5
6
Pressing ON/OFF
Turns On/O the
HDMI switch
Pressing LED
Turns on/o the
Blue LED light.
Pressing 1-4
Selects the
corresponding
numbered source.