Octava HD41-ARC User manual

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Installation Guide
Model: HD41-ARC

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Contents
Application Diagram........................................................3
Description......................................................................3
Features..........................................................................4
Installation.......................................................................4
Remote Control Guide....................................................6
RS232 Control Commands.............................................7
USB Service Port.............................................................8
Smart ScanTM...................................................................9
1 RU Rackmount............................................................10
Disabling / Enabling IR Remote Control Receiver..........10
Warranty.........................................................................11
Disclaimers.....................................................................11
Specifications.................................................................12

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Application Diagram
Description:
The Octava 4x1 HDMI switch +ARC is a complete HD video and audio
switch solution designed to work with HDTV's with ARC(audio return
channel) and your existing audio receiver system with Optical Audio
Inputs.
The Octava 4x1 HDMI switch +ARC includes: 4 HDMI inputs, 4 Optical
Audio inputs, 1 Optical Audio output, 1 HDMI output with ARC support.
The Optical Audio Output can operate in 3 modes thus allow users
total flexibility :
1) convert HDMI Input source to Optical Audio Format
2) convert HDMI ARC from HDTV to Optical Audio Format
3) Switch directly from 4 Optical inputs to the Optical Output
When used in the Optical switching mode, the Optical source can be
independent from HDMI source selection. For example, you may view
a video on the HDTV while listening to a different audio source via
Optical Input.

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Features:
Switch 4 HDMI sources to 1 output
3D support , 1080P
4 Optical Audio Inputs
1 Optical Audio Output
Optical audio mode 1: convert HDMI audio to optical output
Optical audio mode 2: convert HDMI ARC from HDTV to Optical
Audio Format
Optical audio mode 3: Switch directly from the 4 Optical inputs to
the Optical Output
Independent Optical source selection
1 RU mountable
Supports high resolution video 480p, 720i/p, 1080i/p
Remote Control (IR) included. Discrete Code allows direct
channel control.
External IR Jack for extension
Installation:
1)Connect the Monitor to the HDMI OUT
2)Connect the HDMI sources to the HDMI INPUTS
3)Turn On your HDTV and at least 1 HD source
4)Connect the DC power adapter.

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Infrared
Jack
Infrared Detector
DC Power
Input
HDMI Output
(To TV)
Examples
HDMI Out = Input 1
Digital Audio Output = HDMI Input 1
HDMI Out = Input 1
Digital Audio Output = From ARC of HDTV
HDMI Out = Input 1
Digital Audio Output = Optical In1
HDMI Out = Input 2
Digital Audio Output = Optical In3
LED Indicators
Manual Select
HDMI
Sources
Optical Audio
Output
RS232
Back View
USB/RS232
Select
Optical Audio
Sources
USB
HDMI Select
Change HDMI input
Port
Toslink Audio Select
Change Digital Audio
Output Source
Front View

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Remote Control Guide:
Button
Function
1-4
Selects input source 1-4
+/-
Increments/Decrements to the next Input
HDMI-Optical Audio output will play audio from HDMI Input Selected
OPT- Optical Audio will play audio from Optical Input selected
ARC- Optical Audio will play audio from HDTV ARC Port
Press 1 to switch optical input 1 to Optical Audio
Press 2 to switch optical input 2 to Optical Audio
Press 3 to switch optical input 3 to Optical Audio
Press 4 to switch optical input 4 to Optical Audio
Turns ON/OFF the LED light.
Turns ON/OFF the HDMI switch
Octava’s Remote control uses discrete code so can be easily integrated with most
Universal Remote Controls such as Logitech’s Harmony.
HDMI Select
Optical Audio
Output Mode
Toslink Optical
Input Select

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RS232 Control Commands:
The Octava HD41-ARC can be easily integrated with 3rd Party control
systems via RS232 control. The following shows the control protocol:
Set the switch to RS-232 side as shown.
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 0x31 0x03
Turn ON LED
0x02 0x30 0x33 0x03
Turn OFF LED
0x02 0x30 0x34 0x03
Turn ON Power
0x02 0x30 0x35 0x03
Turn OFF Power
0x02 0x30 0x36 0x03
Turn ON Smart Scan
0x02 0x30 0x37 0x03
Turn OFF Smart Scan
0x02 0x30 0x38 0x03
For Example:
Turn OFF LED Send: 02 30 34 03 ( in hex, no space)
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Video 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 0x03
Select OUT A to Input port 2
0x02 0x32 0x32 0x03
Select OUT A to Input port 3
0x02 0x32 0x33 0x03
Select OUT A to Input port 4
0x02 0x32 0x34 0x03
Audio Switching Commands
Note: The commands are in HEX. No spaces between HEX codes.
Output A Switching Commands
HEX CODE
HDMI Audio Input Digital Audio Out
0x02 0x39 0x35 0x03
HDTV ARC port Digital Audio Out
0x02 0x39 0x36 0x03
Optical In 1 Digital Audio Out
0x02 0x39 0x31 0x03
Optical In 2 Digital Audio Out
0x02 0x39 0x32 0x03
Optical In 3 Digital Audio Out
0x02 0x39 0x33 0x03
Optical In 4 Digital Audio Out
0x02 0x39 0x34 0x03
USB Service Port:
The USB port is for service and updates if needed.
Set the switch to USB/Program side as
shown.
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Smart ScanTM:
Smart ScanTM will automatically switch to the HDMI input
source when the input source is turned on and detected.
If no HDMI sources are detected, then the switch will go
into standby mode. The Scan is ON as default.
Turning Scan OFF:
In the event that you wish to Turn OFF the Smart Scan
feature please follow these steps:
To Disable Scan
1
Connect Power to the
switch
2
Press and hold down
the HDMI select AND
Toslink Audio Select
Button for 5 seconds
until LED display
shows 0
3
Done. Scan is now
turned off
Turning Scan ON:
You can turn the Smart Scan feature back on by simply
recycling the power to the switch. This will enable the
Smart Scan feature.

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1 RU Rackmount :
The Octava HD41-ARC 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.
IR enabled
IR disabled

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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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Description
Specifications
Model
HD41-ARC
HDMI Inputs
4
HDMI Display Output
1
Optical Audio Inputs
4
Optical Audio Output
1
Display Selection
Remote, Manual, RS232
Single Link Range
480P, 720 I/P, 1080 I/P
Video Data Rate
6.75 Gbps
Vertical Frequency Scan Rate
24 / 50 / 60 Hz
Dimension
12.70 x 4.1 x 1.67 inch
(322.5 x 104.1 x 42.3mm)
DC adapter (included)
5VDC, 2.5A
Rackmount capable
1RU, Rack mounts included
Remote control (IR)
Infrared, discrete code.
For Questions and support:
Email: inf[email protected]
URL: www.octavainc.com
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