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Summary of Contents for Monoprice Blackbird 8159
- Page 1 MONOPRICE Blackbird™ 4K HDMI® 1x4 Splitter/Extender P/Ns 8159, 18786 User's Manual...
- Page 2 CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ............................3 INTRODUCTION ........................................ 4 FEATURES ..........................................4 CUSTOMER SERVICE ....................................4 PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................................5 Splitter ..........................................5 Receivers ......................................... 6 EDID CONTROL ......................................... 6 RECEIVER EQUALIZATION ..................................9 INSTALLATION ........................................9 SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM ..............................
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Page 3: Safety Warnings And Guidelines
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. This device is intended for indoor use only. ... -
Page 4: Introduction
If you have any problem with your order, please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice Customer Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website www.monoprice.com during normal business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun: 9am-... -
Page 5: Package Contents
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 4K 1x4 HDMI® Splitter 4x Receivers 1x AC Power Adapter (12 VDC, 2.5A) -
Page 6: Receivers
7. UPDATE: Mini USB port for performing software updates. 8. DC 12V: DC barrel connector for attaching the included AC power adapter. 9. POWER Switch: Turns the splitter on or off. Receivers 1. EQ Switch: Receiver equalizer switch to fix video anomalies. 2. - Page 7 Refer to the following table to select the appropriate video resolution and audio type, then set the EDID DIP switches accordingly. Note that the black in the following images indicates the location of each switch. Unplug the splitter before changing the EDID switch. EDID Switch Video and Audio Settings 1080p, 2-channel audio...
- Page 8 3D, 1080p, 5.1-channel Dolby®/DTS® audio 3D, 1080p, 7.1-channel LPCM audio Obtain EDID information from the display connected to the HDMI Out jack on the splitter. Note that this is the only way to set the EDID for the 4K video resolution. 1080p, 2-channel audio 1080p, 2-channel audio 1080i, 2-channel audio...
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Page 9: Receiver Equalization
RECEIVER EQUALIZATION If you see flickering, blinking, or other video anomalies on the remote display, use the EQ Switches to increase the signal strength. Start with the EQ set to 0, then increase it until the video anomalies are no longer present. The positions for each of the three DIP switches for each number value and the approximate HDMI cable length range can be found in the following table. - Page 10 4. Plug one of the IR Receivers into the IR IN (3) jack on the receiver, then position the receiving "bulb" where it can receive signals from your remote control. 5. Route a Cat6 Ethernet cable (not included) from the splitter to the receiver. This cable can be no longer than 164 feet (50 meters) and must be rated for in-wall use if being routed inside or through the walls.
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Page 11: Sample Connection Diagram
19. Check each display to verify that video is present. If there is video noise or other anomalies, use the EQ Switch (1) on the receiver to increase the signal strength until RECEIVER EQUALIZATION the anomalies are no longer present. Refer to the section above for details. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
TECHNICAL SUPPORT Monoprice is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to assist you with any questions you may have about installation, setup, troubleshooting, or product recommendations. If you ever need assistance with your new product, please come online to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable Tech Support Associates. -
Page 13: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model 18786 Input 1x HDMI® Outputs 4x RJ45, 1x HDMI Maximum Resolution 4K@30Hz, including 1080p@60Hz and 3D video Maximum Pixel Clock 165 MHz per channel (495 MHz total) Bandwidth 1.65 Mbps per channel (4.95 Mbps total) IR Frequency Range 30 ~ 60 kHz Input Power 12 VDC, 2.5A... -
Page 14: Regulatory Compliance
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 right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense. -
Page 15: Notice For Industry Canada
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.
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