Application Diagram Installation: Connect the Monitor(s) to the HDMI OUT ports Connect the HDMI source to the HDMI INPUT Connect audio cables (optional) Connect the DC power adapter...
Configuring Smart Scan The Smart Scan is disabled before shipment. It is recommended to leave Smart Scan disabled in most applications. To enable the Smart Scan 1) Set the Configuration switch #1 to the up position. 2) Re-power the matrix. To disable Smart Scan 1) Set the Configuration switch #1 to the down position.
Infrared Manual Front View Detector Select Aux Audio Aux Audio Source LED Infrared Select Jack Front Panel Function Button Display A button Press to switch the Display A input source Display B button Press to switch the Display B input source Aux Audio Press to switch between -AUX Audio Select...
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Back Side Function Connectors HDMI Inputs Connect to video sources HDMI Outputs A Connect to HDTV displays and B Optical Digital Connect to Audio Receiver. Output Optical output will output audio for the source being viewed on HDMI Out A 7.1 Analog Connect to Audio Note1:...
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 Octava’s Remote control uses discrete code so can be easily integrated with most Universal Remote Controls such as Logitech’s Harmony.
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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 DIPLAY 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)
RS232 Control Commands: The Octava HD HDMXA71 can be easily integrated with 3 Party control systems via RS232 control. The following shows the control protocol: RS-232 protocol Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits Parity Check none Stop Bits Flow control none Controlling the HDMXA71 via RS232 can be done by send a series of commands per the RS232 Command Table.
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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...
EDID Configuration: The HDMXA71 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...
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 Disconnect all sources and display from HDMXA71 Set switch 1,2,3,4 to down position as shown Set the EDID to the mode See page 12...
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Press the “A” Programming will button on the front panel take ~2 minutes. to start programming. LED will flash LED will flash for ~2 min while while programming. programming. Wait. Programming is complete when LED indicates “1” Set the Program/ LOCK switch #4 to LOCK Position (UP) Connect all video...
1 RU Rackmount : The Octava 4x2 HD Matrix Switch analog 7.1 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.
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.