Octava HDMX42 PRO HD HOME Theater Series Installation Manual

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Model: HDMX42
Installation Guide
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  • Page 1 Model: HDMX42 Installation Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Application Diagram ............3 Description ..............3 Features ................4 Installation ............... 4 Remote Control Guide ............ 6 Special Configuration ............. 8 RS232 Control Commands ..........9 USB Service Port ............10 EDID Configuration ............11 Changing EDID mode............12 1 RU Rackmount............14 Disabling / Enabling IR Remote Control Receiver..15 Warranty.................16...
  • Page 3: Application Diagram

    HD viewing experience. Optical Digital Audio Output is included for integration with your surround sound audio system. The Octava 4x2 HDMI Matrix is 3D support, Full 1080P and is 1 RU Rack mountable for professional installations. The HDMX42 incorporates EDID management for customization to your theater system.
  • Page 4: Features

    Features:  Watch ANY 4 HD programs simultaneously on 2 Displays!  3D support , 1080P  4 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs.  Optical Audio Output for integration with surround sound system  1 RU mountable  EDID Management. USB service port for customization needs ...
  • Page 5 Infrared LED Indicators Jack Infrared Input Select Receiver Optical Audio DC Power Output Input RS232 HDMI Output HDMI Sources HDMI Output EDID Switch (To TV) (To TV) Switch Number Name EDID EDID EDID Programming/LOCK switch switch switch switch Function EDID EDID EDID Programming/LOCK...
  • Page 6: Remote Control Guide

    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.
  • Page 7 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 DISPLAY 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)
  • Page 8: Special Configuration

    Special Configuration: Distribution Amp Mode: The HDMX42 can be configured to function as a distribution amp where Out A and B displays the same source. To set the HDMX42 to Distribution Amp mode: 1) Press A and B for 5 seconds. Both LED will flash “0” Press A and B for 5 seconds LED will flash “0”...
  • Page 9: Rs232 Control Commands

    RS232 Control Commands: The Octava HD Matrix can be easily integrated with 3 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...
  • Page 10: Usb Service Port

    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...
  • Page 11: Edid Configuration

    EDID Configuration: The Matrix can be configured to 4 EDID settings. It is recommended to keep the EDID in the default factory mode 1. *Custom EDID mode can be downloaded via USB. Contact us for this feature. To change the EDID settings, please see section “changing EDID settings”...
  • Page 12: Changing Edid Mode

    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 Matrix Set switch 1,2,3,4 to down position as shown Set the EDID to the mode See page 11...
  • Page 13 Press the “A” button on the front panel. LED will count from “01”- “99” while programming. Wait. Programming is complete when LED indicates “11” Set the Program/ LOCK switch #4 to LOCK Position (UP) Connect all video sources and displays to Matrix and turn ON Re-power the Matrix.
  • Page 14: Ru Rackmount

    1 RU Rackmount : The Octava 4x2 HD Matrix Switch 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.
  • Page 15: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    For Questions and support: Email: info@octavainc.com URL: www.octavainc.com Copyright© 2011 Octava Inc. All rights reserved. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LL.C All trademarks are the sole property of their respective companies...

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