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RS232 Control Commands: 

 
The Octava HD41-ARC can be easily integrated with 3

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 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 

 

Basic controls 

Note: The commands are in HEX. No spaces between HEX codes. 

“0x” denotes HEX and not part of command 

 

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) 

 

Summary of Contents for HD41-ARC

Page 1: ...1 Installation Guide Model HD41 ARC ...

Page 2: ...power supplies and the AC power cord before cleaning or removing any panels for servicing When adding or removing devices to or from the product disconnect all power cables from the existing product before you add a device Operation safety Install the product in a well ventilated location Keep ventilation opening free of obstructions Don t block any ventilation openings on the unit Avoid dust humi...

Page 3: ...res 5 Installation 5 LED Indicator 7 Remote Control Guide 8 IR Extension optional 9 RS232 Control Commands 10 USB Service Port 11 Smart ScanTM 11 Customization 13 1 RU Rackmount 14 Disabling Enabling IR Remote Control Receiver 14 Warranty 15 Disclaimers 15 Specifications 16 ...

Page 4: ...put 5 1 audio when available when your display does not supported it 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 fro...

Page 5: ...puts to the Optical Output Independent Optical source selection 1 RU mountable Supports high resolution video 480p 720i p 1080i p 4k UHD 3840x2160 24 Hz Remote Control IR included Discrete Code allows direct channel control IR extension allows unit to be installed in hidden cabinet IR broadcast port for IR control of connected sources Installation 1 Connect the Monitor to the HDMI OUT 2 Connect th...

Page 6: ... device 8 HDMI Output connect High Speed HDMI cables to AVR or display device 9 Optical Audio Inputs Connect to Optical Audio sources Optional 10 Optical Audio Output Optical Audio Output Connect to Audio System 11 USB for custom EDID code updates 12 IR Broadcast Port connect Octava supplied IR emitter cable optional for IR control of connected sources 13 RS232 Port for external control of via PC ...

Page 7: ... indicator 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 HDMI Select Press to switch video source Toslink Audio Select Press to switch Audio mode ...

Page 8: ...DMI port selected For example If HDMI input 2 Press OPT will automatically switch Optical Audio Output to input 2 ARC Optical Audio will play audio from HDTV ARC Port Note to use ARC feature You may need to enable CEC control on your equipment LED will indicate A Press to directly switch optical input 1 4 Switch Optical input 1 4 Switch Optical input to next input Hint Press OPT to synchronize the...

Page 9: ...th optional IR Receiver Cable Model IRRCV 2060 IR Emitter Cable Model IRE4H Connect IR receiver cable IRRCV 2060 and up to 4 infra red emitters IRE4H to the HD41 ARC as shown Locate the IR receiver where there will be line of site from the remote control you will aim your IR remote controls at the IR receiver Place 1 emitter in front of each component you wish to control IR Emitter Model IRE4H IR ...

Page 10: ...ow control none Basic controls Note The commands are in HEX No spaces between HEX codes 0x denotes HEX and not part of command 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 OF...

Page 11: ...ct OUT A to Input port 4 0x02 0x32 0x34 0x03 Audio Switching Commands Note The commands are in HEX No spaces between HEX codes 0x denotes HEX and not part of command 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 0x3...

Page 12: ...n always ON and not able to shut off Smart Scan may not work properly in systems with multiple sources that are by design always ON 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 ...

Page 13: ...13 Customization The HD41 ARC MCU Program enables you to customize the behavior of HD41 ARC for your installation Contact us for more info ...

Page 14: ...41 ARC can be installed in a 1 RU rack by simply installing the rack mounts included Disabling Front Panel IR Remote Receiver To disable the front panel IR remote receiver insert the plastic plug into the IR jack as shown IR disabled ...

Page 15: ...TS 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 REVENUE...

Page 16: ... Display Selection Remote Manual RS232 Single Link Range 480P 720 I P 1080 i P 4k UHD 3840x2160 24 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 info octavainc com URL www octavainc com Copyright 2015 Octava Inc All rights reserved HDMI the...

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