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. Do not expose this device to water or moisture of any kind.
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Blackbird 4K Pro 4x1 Ultra Slim HDMI® Switch! This switch allows you to connect up to four HDMI video sources to a single display. It supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz, including 1080p@60Hz and 3D 1080p@60Hz. It provides 18Gbps bandwidth and supports HDCP™...
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel 1. SOURCE/MODE/3s: Momentarily press the button to switch to the next source in the list. Press and hold the button for about 3 seconds to switch between Auto and Manual switching modes. 2. POWER: The LED illuminates red when power is applied. 3.
6. FW/DC 5V: Micro USB port for powering the device or performing a firmware update. Remote Control • INPUTS: Press one of the numbered buttons to directly select the corresponding input. Press the MANUAL/AUTO button to switch between Auto and Manual switching mode.
input is no longer available, the switch will search for an input signal in the order 1-4 and will select the first detected input. • Signal Loss: If the selected input signal is lost for any reason (e.g., source turned off), the switch will detect all input signals in the order 1-4 and will select the first detected input.
INSTALLATION Perform the following steps to install this splitter into your home theater system. 1. Ensure that all equipment to be connected is powered off and unplugged from its power source. 2. Place or mount the splitter in its intended location. 3.
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RS-232 CONTROL The matrix can be controlled using RS-232 commands issued from RS-232 control software. Before you can issue RS-232 commands, you must plug one end of the included RS-232 Cable into the RS232 jack on the matrix rear panel, then plug the other end into an available serial port on your computer.
RS-232 COMMANDS This section details all available RS-232 commands. These commands can be entered using RS-232 control software or on the RS232 tab in the Web GUI. Note that the commands are case sensitive, so enter them exactly as shown in the tables below, including the trailing % sign.
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the Load File button in the control software to upload the custom EDID® file (.bin). Use the EDID DIP switches on the rear panel to select the xx user-defined ID. Source Device Control Command Function Feedback Example Turns on the selected video SRCOn% [CMD]: blue ray power on.
In the event that a firmware update is made available, perform the following steps to install the new firmware to the switch. 1. Open a web browser and navigate to monoprice.com. 2. Type 21614 into the search bar, then hit enter.
4. Locate and download the zip file with the updated firmware. Note the location you download it to. 5. Navigate to the directory with the downloaded zip file, then extract the file. 6. Plug one end of a micro USB cable into the FW/DC 5V port on the rear panel, then plug the other end into an available USB port on your PC.
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.
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.
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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.