INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Blackbird 4K 5x1 HDMI® Presentation Switch! This switch features four HDMI inputs, plus a combination input that can accept VGA, Component (YPbPr), or Composite (CVBS) video. It supports HDMI video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 and is fully compliant with the HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 standards.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items listed below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice Customer Service for a replacement. 1x Blackbird™ 4K 5x1 HDMI® presentation switch...
Press the AUTO button to toggle automatic switching on or off. When automatic switching is enabled, the LED will illuminate blue. 4. OUTPUT RESOLUTION BUTTONS: Press the buttons to set the output resolution to 4K@60Hz, 4K@30Hz, 1080p, or 720p. The switch/scaler will automatically scale the resolution to match the selected resolution.
IR Remote Control 1. POWER SWITCH: Press the button to power the unit on or to put it into standby mode. 2. MUTE BUTTON: Press the button to mute or unmute the audio output. 3. ADJ BUTTON: Press the button to automatically adjust the VGA screen settings.
unit will detect all inputs in the order HDMI 1 > HDMI 2 > HDMI 3 > HDMI 4 > VGA and will automatically select the first active input. If the currently selected input is removed, the unit will detect all inputs in the order HDMI 1 >...
INSTALLATION Perform the following steps to install this switch. 1. Ensure that all equipment to be connected is powered off and unplugged from its power source. 2. Using a High Speed HDMI® Cable (not included), plug one end into the HDMI input on your display, then plug the other end into the HDMI port in the OUTPUT section on the scaler/switcher.
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4. Using a High Speed HDMI® Cable (not included), plug one end into one of the HDMI ports in the INPUT section on the scaler/switcher, then plug the other end into the HDMI output on your video source device. Repeat for up to three additional HDMI video sources.
OSD MENU Pressing the MENU button on the included remote control accesses the built-in On Screen Display (OSD) menu. Main Menu The Main menu gives access to the Picture, Aspect Ratio, Screen, EDID Switch, Software Update, and Resolution submenus. The Screen submenu is only available when the selected input is set to VGA.
Aspect Ratio Submenu The Aspect Ratio submenu allows you to set the output aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9. Screen Submenu The Screen submenu allows you to set the Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Size, and Phase. It also allows you to select the Auto Adjust feature, which automatically sets the screen parameters for the optimal display.
EDID Submenu The EDID submenu allows you to determine how the source device obtains its EDID information. The EDID 1.4 option is for use with devices that conform to version 1.4 of the HDMI® specification. The EDID 2.0 option is for use with devices that conform to version 2.0 of the HDMI specification.
Resolution Submenu The Resolution submenu allows you to set the output resolution of the switch to a fixed value. You can also select the AUTO option, which automatically sets the output resolution to the best resolution for the connected display. The Resolution sub menu is also accessible by pressing the RES button on the included remote control.
Port Switch Command Package Length: 18 bytes [0x50+0x56+0x54+0x02+0x03+inputport(1~5)+0x00+0x01+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x0 0+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+checksum] All you need to change is "input port" and "checksum". Checksum=0x100– (0x50+0x56+0x54+0x02+0x03+inputport(1~5)+0x00+0x01+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x0 0+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00) inputport(1~5): HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, VGA For example, to select Input 2: 50 56 54 02 03 02 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 02 Port Switch Query Package Length: 18 bytes This is a query command, which means you must send the query package and then...
For example, to set the Input Auto to OFF: 50 56 54 24 01 F0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0F Input Auto Query Package Length: 18 bytes This is a query command, which means you must send the query package and then receive an answer.
Receive package: 50 56 54 90 06 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 93 The blue indicates that the resolution is 1920x1080@60. Change to to a hexadecimal version of integers 1~13. PQ Regulate Package Length: 18 bytes [0x50+0x56+0x54+0x08+TYPE(1~4)+DATA+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+ 0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+checksum] All you need to change is "TYPE", "DATA", and "checksum".
The blue means that the Contrast is set to 72. Replace the with a hexadecimal version of integers 1~100. Reset Sys Configure Package Length: 18 bytes 50 56 54 08 0A 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0C USB Upgrade Configure Package Length: 18 bytes 50 56 54 07 07 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 08...
The blue indicates that the EDID is set to 1.4. EDID (1~3): EDID 1.4, EDID 2.0, and EDID AUTO. Audio Mute Configure Package Length: 18 bytes [0x50+0x56+0x54+0x17+0x08+MuteON/OFF+0x00+0x01+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00 +0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+checksum] All you need to change is "MuteON/OFF" and "checksum". For example, to set Audio Mute ON: 50 56 54 17 08 0F 00 0F 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 37 Audio Mute Query Package Length: 18 bytes...
Audio - Configure Package Length: 18 bytes 50 56 54 17 07 02 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 1A Audio Value Configure Package Length: 18 bytes [0x50+0x56+0x54+0x17+0x17+AudioValue+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+ 0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+checksum] All you need to change is "AudioValue" and "checksum". For example, to set the Audio Value to 81: 50 56 54 17 17 51 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 79 Audio Value Query...
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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Modifying the equipment without Monoprice’s authorization may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class B digital devices. In that event, your...
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Blackbird™ is a trademark of Monoprice Inc. HDMI®, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.