Octava UHD44MX-IP Install Manual

4x4 hdmi2.0 matrix switcher

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4x4 HDMI2.0 Matrix Switcher

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  • Page 1 UHD44MX-IP 4x4 HDMI2.0 Matrix Switcher...
  • Page 2 Trademarks Product model, Octava and its logo are trademarks of Octava Inc.. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without the prior written consent of Octava Inc.
  • Page 3 Safety Information: Electrical safety • Use only the power supplies and the AC power cord that were included with your product. Use of other power supplies could damage the product or cause shock, or other hazards • For Indoor Use only •...
  • Page 4 www.octavainc.com info@octavainc.com 770-825-0388...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1.1 Introduction to UHD44MX-IP ................1 1.2 Features ......................1 1.3 Package List ...................... 1 2. Panel Description ......................2 2.1 Front Panel ......................2 2.2 Rear Panel ......................3 3. System Connection ..................... 4 3.1 Usage Precautions .................... 4 3.2 Connection Diagram ..................
  • Page 6 7.3 Web-based GUI Control .................. 17 7.3.1 Scene Setting ..................18 7.3.2 I/O connection switching ................ 19 7.3.3 EDID Configuration ................20 7.3.4 Audio Out ....................21 7.3.5 Status Setting ..................22 7.3.6 Network Configuration ................23 7.3.7 Password Modification ................24 7.4 TCP/IP Port Configuration ................
  • Page 7: Introduction To Uhd44Mx-Ip

    1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to UHD44MX-IP UHD44MX-IP is a professional 4K 4x4 HDMI2.0 Matrix Switcher with 4 HDMI inputs, 4 HDMI outputs, and 4 SPDIF audio outputs, which is designed for switching four HDMI2.0 and HDCP2.2 compliant signals. It also provides powerful EDID management to ensure reliable AV distribution and routing.
  • Page 8: Panel Description

    2. Panel Description 2.1 Front Panel OUTPUTS Figure 2- 1 Front Panel Name Description FIRMWARE Micro USB port for updating firmware. ① Illuminates red when power on; ⚫ Turns green in standby mode; Power Indicator ② ⚫ Blinks red when upgrading. ⚫...
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    2.2 Rear Panel Figure 2- 2 Rear Panel Name Description HDMI input ports, 4 in total, connect with HDMI INPUTS ① sources. SPDIF: audio output ports for de-embedded HDMI audio, 4 in total. OUTPUTS ② HDMI: 4 in total, connect with HDMI displays. EDID: 4-pin EDID DIP switchers to set EDID data, “1”...
  • Page 10: System Connection

    Step3. Connect audio system to the SPDIF audio outputs (optional) Step4. Connect the RS232 port of control device (e.g. Central Control System, PC) and UHD44MX-IP to enable serial control. (optional) Step5. Insert an IR receiver to the IR IN port to control this switcher via IR Remote.
  • Page 11: Panel Button Control

    Panel Button Control 3.4 I/O connection switching The front panel features four input selection buttons and four output selection buttons for switching I/O connection. To convert one input to an output: Example: Input 1 to Output 3 → Press INPUTS 1 + OUTPUTS 3 To convert an input to several outputs: Example: Convert Input 2 to Output 3 and 4 →...
  • Page 12: I/O Connection Inquiry

    3.6 I/O connection Inquiry Press OUTPUTS button 1, 2, 3 or 4 to inquiry its corresponding input, and then the indicator of the input button will turn green.
  • Page 13: Ir Control

    4. IR Control The Matrix Switcher features one built-in IR receiver to receive IR signal from IR remote to enable IR control. If the external IR receiver or other IR control device need to be used, the IR IN port on rear panel can be connected. Standby button, press it to enter/ exit standby mode.
  • Page 14: Rs232 Control

    Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. ⚫ 5.2 Basic Settings Firstly, connect UHD44MX-IP with necessary input devices and output devices. Then, connect it with a PC installed RS232 control software. Double-click the software icon to run this software.
  • Page 15: Rs232 Communication Commands

    Dial the EDID switcher to “1111” before sending commands pertaining to software ⚫ EDID management (with grey background). 5.3.1 System Commands Command Function Feedback Example Query the model. UHD44MX-IP /*Type; Query the version of firmware VX.X.X /^Version; Demo Mode AV:01->01 Switch to the “demo” mode, convert AV:01->02...
  • Page 16: Lock/Unlock Commands

    5.3.2 Lock/unlock Commands Command Function Feedback Example Lock the front panel buttons. System Locked! /%Lock; Unlock the front panel buttons. System Unlock! /%Unlock; System Locked/ %9961. Query the system locking status. Unlock! 5.3.3 Switching Commands Command Function Feedback Example Transfer signals from the input channel [x] to all output channels.
  • Page 17: Scene Commands

    04 04 04 04 Resolution Out 1 1920x1080P Out 2 1920x1080P %9976. Query the output resolution. Out 3 1920x1080P Out 4 1920x1080P 5.3.4 Scene Commands Command Function Feedback Example Save the present operation to the preset command [Y], ranges from 1 to Save To F6 Save[Y].
  • Page 18 If the EDID data is available and the audio part supports not only PCM mode, then force-set it to support PCM mode only. If the EDID data is not available, then set it as initialized EDID data. Set the audio part of input port [x] to EDIDPCM[x].
  • Page 19: Enable/Disable Digital Audio

    5.3.7 Enable/disable Digital Audio Feedback Command Function Example Enable SPDIF audio output port x. DigitAudio ON with DigitAudioON[ X=1, 2, 3, 4, enable the port x. ⚫ [x]/ ALL Outputs X=5, enable all ports. ⚫ Disable SPDIF audio output port x. DigitAudio OFF with DigitAudioOFF X=1, 2, 3, 4, disable the port x.
  • Page 20: Tcp/Ip Control

    Controlled by PC(s) in LAN ⚫ The UHD44MX-IP can be connected with a router to make up a LAN with the PC(s), this make it able to be controlled in a LAN. When control, just make sure the UHD44MX-IP’s network segment is the same with the router. Please connect as the...
  • Page 21: Tcp/Ip Communication Software Control

    Step3. Set the UHD44MX-IP’s network segment to the same as the router. Step4. Set the PC’s network segment to the original one. Step5. Connect the UHD44MX-IP and PC(s) to the router. In the same LAN, each PC is able to control the UHD44MX-IP asynchronously.
  • Page 22 Figure 7- 3 Connect to TCPUDP 2) Enter commands in designed area to control UHD44MX-IP, see as below: Enter your command here. Commands are the same with RS232 commands listed in 6.3 RS232 Communication Commands Here you will receive the feedback after a command is sent.
  • Page 23: Web-Based Gui Control

    6.3 Web-based GUI Control UHD44MX-IP provides with built-in GUI for convenient TCP/IP control. GUI allows users to interact with UHD44MX-IP through graphical icons and visual indicators. Access GUI interface through any one of the following methods: Access through web browser: Type the default IP 192.168.0.178 in the browser at first login.
  • Page 24: Scene Setting

    Type 192.168.0.178 in your browser, it will enter the log-in interface shown as below: Figure 7- 5 Login GUI This system divides into administrator and user mode. There are 2 selectable usernames – admin (default password: admin) and user (default password: user).
  • Page 25: I/O Connection Switching

    All ten scenes are shown in above interface. Select a scene and then click “Load” can invoke the selected scene. Click “Cancel” to cancel the current operation. 6.3.2 I/O connection switching Click to enter the following interface, it provide intuitive I/O connection switching.
  • Page 26: Edid Configuration

    6.3.3 EDID Configuration Click setting button to enter the below interface: User can select EDID in accordance with actual needs. Figure 7- 8 Embedded EDID Select “EDID Copy” to enter the below interface: Figure 7- 9 Copy EDID...
  • Page 27: Audio Out

    The EDID of INPUT device can be gained from OUTPUT devices. Step1: Select one OUTPUT device that you want to copy its EDID. Step2: Select one or more input devices that need to gain EDID. When select To All inputs, all input devices will copy the EDID from output device. Step3: Click “Confirm”...
  • Page 28: Status Setting

    6.3.5 Status Setting ⚫ Product Name& Model: Click “Status” to enter the following interface to modify the product name and its model, and then they will be display in LCD screen. Figure 7- 11 Status- LCD ⚫ Button label: Select “Button” to enter the following interface to modify the name of buttons. Figure 7- 12 Status- Button...
  • Page 29: Network Configuration

    ⚫ Scene name: Select “Scene” to enter the following interface to modify the name of scenes. Figure 7- 13 Status-Scene 6.3.6 Network Configuration Click “Network” to enter the below interface to inquire and configure network settings including MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway. Figure 7- 14 Network...
  • Page 30: Password Modification

    6.3.7 Password Modification Click “Password” to enter the below interface to inquire and modify the admin or user password. Figure 7- 15 Password In the above interface, turn on the Front Panel to lock all buttons of machine, they cannot be operated.
  • Page 31: Tcp/Ip Port Configuration

    6.4 TCP/IP Port Configuration IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway of UHD44MX-IP can be modified via GUI from the above description, but beyond that users can configure the IP port, including IP reset, password reset, and IP module firmware update on the WebServer.
  • Page 32: Firmware Upgrade Through Usb Port

    7. Firmware Upgrade through USB port UHD44MX-IP boasts a USB port for online firmware upgrade on the front panel. Follow these steps to upgrade firmware: Step1. Copy the upgrade software and the latest upgrade file (.bin) to PC. Step2. Connect the USB ports of UHD44MX-IP and the PC via USB cable.
  • Page 33: Specification

    8. Specification Input Signal 4 HDMI Input Connector Female Type-A HDMI Output Signal 4 HDMI; 4 SPDIF audio Output Connector Female Type-A HDMI; COAX connector Control Signal 1 IR IN; 1 TCP/IP; 1 RS232 3.5mm mini jack; female RJ45; 3-pin pluggable terminal Control Connector block Video Signal...
  • Page 34: Panel Drawing

    9. Panel Drawing...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    10. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Contact us at: www.octavainc.com...
  • Page 36: Customer Service

    11. Customer Service The return of a product to our Customer Service implies the full agreement of the terms and conditions hereinafter. There terms and conditions may be changed without prior notice. 1) Warranty The limited warranty period of the product is fixed 1 (one) years. 2) Scope These terms and conditions of Customer Service apply to the customer service provided for the products or any other items sold by authorized distributor only.

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