Octava 44UHDMX User manual

Installation Guide

Model: 44UHDMX

Rev: A

Contents

Application Diagram........................................................ 3

Installation....................................................................... 3

Description...................................................................... 4

Features.......................................................................... 4

Remote Control Guide.................................................... 6

RS232 Control Commands............................................. 7

Port Status Feedback............................................................9

USB Service Port..............................................................9

EDID Configuration........................................................10

Changing EDID mode.....................................................11

1 RU Rackmount.............................................................13

Disabling / Enabling IR Remote Control Receiver..........13

Warranty..........................................................................14

Disclaimers......................................................................14

Specifications..................................................................15

Application Diagram

Installation:

Install the 44UHDMX in a well ventilated location. Keep ventilation

slots free of obstructions.

1) Connect HD display, A/V receiver to OUTPUTS A-D

2) Connect video sources to INPUTS 1-4

3) Turn On HD display, A/V receiver, video sources.

4) Connect DC power adapter to power on Matrix

Description:

The Octava Pro series 44UHDMX HDMI Matrix Switch allows you to

route 4 HD sources to any 4 HD displays. The 4x4 HDMI matrix allows

256 viewing combination of 4 HD sources on 4 HDTVs. The 4x4 HDMI

Matrix switch utilized latest switching technology to provide very Fast

Switching.

The Pro Series 44UHDMX supports Full 1080P HD . The unit is 1 RU

Rack mountable for professional installations. In addition, the 44UHDMX

incorporates sophisticated EDID management and an USB service port

for customization to your theater system. An Optical Audio Output is

provided for integration with audio system

RS-232 serial interface is provide for integrating with 3rd party control

systems.

Features:

Full HD 1080P

4 HDMI inputs, 4 HDMI outputs.

Fast Switching

256 viewing combinations

Supports high resolution video 480p, 720i/p, 1080i/p

Optical Audio Output for integration with audio system

EDID Management , USB service port for customization needs.

RS-232 control

Remote Control (IR) included. Discrete Code allows direct channel

control.

External IR Jack for extension

1 RU mountable ( rack mount included)

Front View

Item Description

1 Output Select Press to select switch input sources

2 LED Indicator

3 IR Receiver IR receiver

Back View

Item Description

4 Power 9V

5 Wired IR input connect Octava supplied IR Receiver Extension cable ( optional)

for hidden cabinet installs requiring line of sight for IR control.

6 HDMI Outputs(A-D) connect High Speed HDMI cables to AVR or Display device.

7 HDMI Input (1-4) connect High Speed HDMI cables to Source device.

8 USB Port for custom EDID/ code updates

9 Optical Audio Output Outputs audio over Toslink. Audio will play the Out A source

selection.

10 RS232 Port for external control of Matrix via PC or 3rd party Control system.

11 EDID Switch For EDID Management. See page 10

2- LED Indicators

1- Out

ut Select

3- IR Receiver

6 7

Remote Control Guide:

Turn On

Matrix

Zone Control

Example:

Press C3-switches

Output C to Input3

Standby/Off

Master Remote (Type D)

LED ON/OFF

Reserved for

Customization

E-H not used

Out A-D select

RS232 Control Commands:

The Octava 4x4 HD Matrix Switch can be easily integrated with 3rd Party

control systems via RS232 control. The following shows the control

protocol for controlling the 44UHDMX.

Controlling the 44UHDMX via RS232 can be done by send a series of

commands per the

RS-232 protocol

Baud Rate 9600

Data Bits 8

Parity Check none

Stop Bits 1

Flow control none

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

Example:

To turn off LED. Send Command:

02 30 30 34 03 in Hex

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

Port Status Feedback:

The matrix can return a 19byte feedback string to provide status.

Feedback Status code: byte 1 --> STX 11111111112222222ETX <-- byte 19

Description

Byte 1

STX Start of Text ( header)

Byte 2 states which HDMI input OUTPUT Ais