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. ...
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Ensure that power is turned off and disconnected before making any electrical connections. Clean using a soft, dry cloth only. Do not use chemical cleaners, solvents, or detergents. For stubborn deposits, moisten the cloth with warm water. This device has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to ...
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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 HDMI® KVM switch 1x IR remote control...
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HDMI3 Input: Press the button to select the HDMI® 3 input and its corresponding USB input. HDMI4 Input: Press the button to select the HDMI 4 input and its corresponding USB input. Fullscreen Output: Press the button to select the fullscreen output layout.
HDMI4/USB4: HDMI® video and USB Type-B ports for connecting the fourth computer. Audio Out: 3-pin Euroblock connector for connecting an external amplifier. Ethernet: RJ45 port for connecting a computer or Ethernet network. RS232: 9-pin DB-9 serial connector for connecting a computer for RS-232 control.
Resolution: Press the Auto button to set the output resolution to Auto. Press the Loop button to cycle through the available output resolutions. Layout: Press the button to toggle between the fullscreen and quadview layouts. Input: Press one of the buttons to select the corresponding input.
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KVM FUNCTIONALITY The KVM switch can be controlled using the connected mouse and keyboard without any special configuration. A mouse with a scroll wheel is highly recommended for maximum KVM control functionality. When quadview mode is enabled, the top left screen (HDMI® 1) is active by default.
WEB UI CONTROL You can control the KVM switch using a computer connected through the Ethernet port on the rear panel. You can connect directly or through an existing Ethernet network. Direct Connection Perform the following steps to connect your computer directly to the KVM switch.
Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0. Click the OK button to close the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) window. Click the OK button to close the Local Area Connection Properties window. 10. To access the Web UI interface, type 192.168.1.202 into your internet browser.
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Sys Settings Screen F/W Version: Displays the firmware version of the KVM switch. MAC Addr: Displays the MAC address of the KVM switch. Telnet CMD: Command window for typing in a telnet command. TELNET COMMANDS Refer to the section for a list of valid commands.
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Multi View KVM Screen Resolution: Selects the output resolution. The possible settings are: Auto (default) 3840x2160@60Hz 3840x2160@50Hz 3840x2160@30Hz 1920x1080@60Hz 1280x720@60Hz 480p@60Hz Click Confirm to save the changes or Cancel to abort the changes.
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Audio Source: Select the output audio source. The possible settings are: HDMI® 1 (default) HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 Click Confirm to save the changes or Cancel to abort the changes. Flip: Allows you to flip the view display in fullscreen mode. The possible options are On and Off (default).
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Layout Setting Screen Pre-defined: Allows you to select either Layout A (fullscreen, default) or Layout B (quadview). Click Confirm to save the change or Cancel to abort the change. Window Info: Displays the input source for each window. Window A is the main screen and windows B, C, and D are the subscreens.
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Load Default Screen Click the Load Default icon to load the factory default settings.
RS-232 CONTROL Perform the following steps to connect to the KVM switch using an RS-232 connection. Plug one end of a DB-9 serial cable (not included) into the RS232 port on the rear panel, then plug the other end into a serial port on your computer.
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input and the previously used input was HDMI 4/USB 4, the command will swap between input 1 and input 4. Note that MMB + MMB indicates two separate clicks, not a double-click. Quadview Mode When in quadview mode, use the following hotkeys to control the KVM switch.
TELNET COMMANDS The KVM switch can respond to the following telnet commands for the Web UI and RS-232 control modes. Command Description Parameters Displays a list of all available ?/HELP telnet commands. Turns the KVM switch on or 0=Off SPOW # off.
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Command Description Parameters SCON # Sets the contrast value. 0~100 (50 default) Displays the current contrast RCON value. SSAT # Sets the saturation value. 0~100 (50 default) Displays the current saturation RSAT value. SHUE # Sets the hue value. 0~100 (50 default) RHUE Displays the current hue value.
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Command Description Parameters Displays the current video RROTATE rotation setting 0=DHCP SIPM # Sets the IP mode. 1=Static (default) RIPM Displays the current IP mode. N=0~255 SIPADD N M M=0~255 Sets the static IP address. X=0~255 Y=0~255 Displays the current static IP RIPADD address.
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Command Description Parameters 0=Mute off SMUTE # Turns audio muting on or off. 1=Mute on Displays the current mute RMUTE value. 1=HDMI® 1 Sets the output audio to a 2=HDMI 2 SAUDIO # specific source. 3=HDMI 3 4=HDMI 4 Displays the current audio RAUDIO source.
Command Description Parameters 0=White (default) 1=Gray 2=Yellow 3=Blue 4=Green SBFC # Sets the border color. 5=Red 6=Purple 7=Orange 8=Pink 9=Black FUNCTION AVAILABILITY The following tables display the functions that are NOT allowed when using Layout A (fullscreen) and Layout B (quadview) for each resolution. Input Resolution Layout A Layout B...
(quadview). All other output resolutions are allowed for both Layouts. 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.
17.3" x 9.1" x 1.8" (440 x 230 x 45 mm) Weight 6.2 lbs. (2.8 kg) 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.