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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Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for • physical damage. Do not use if physical damage has occurred. Before plugging the unit into a power outlet, ensure that • the outlet provides the same type and level of power required by the device.
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INTRODUCTION This Blackbird™ 4K 4x4 HDMI® Matrix allows you to distribute any of four HDMI source devices to any of four HDMI displays. It supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4, including 1080p@120Hz and all 1080p@60Hz 3D HDMI display modes. It is compliant with the HDMI 2.0b and HDCP™...
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FEATURES Distribute any of four HDMI® source devices to any of four • HDMI displays Fully compliant with the HDMI 2.0b, HDCP™ 2.2, and HDCP • 1.4 specifications Supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4, • including 1080p@120Hz and 3D 1080p@60Hz Extends 1080p@60Hz 36-bit Deep Color signals 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 Blackbird™ 4K 4x4 HDMI matrix 3x HDBaseT receivers...
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied and is off when in standby mode. 2. DISPLAY: The four-digit display shows the selected input for each output channel. IR RECEIVER: IR "eye" for receiving signals from the included IR remote control.
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Rear Panel INPUT: Four HDMI® ports for connecting the video source devices. 2. OUTPUT: One HDMI port for connecting a local display and three RJ45 jacks for connecting the HDBaseT™ receivers using Cat6 Ethernet cables (not included). AUDIO OUT: One digital optical S/PDIF output and one 3.5mm stereo analog output for connecting an external amplifier or powered speakers for playback of audio de- embedded from one of the outputs.
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6. IR OUTPUT: Five 3.5mm jacks for connecting the included IR transmitters for control of the video source devices. The four numbered jacks send the IR signal to the corresponding source device, while the ALL jack sends IR signals to all source devices. CONTROL: One RJ45 jack for connecting a computer for Ethernet control and one RS-232 Euroblock terminal for RS-232 computer control.
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over the Ethernet cable, so only a single AC power adapter is included. HDBaseT IN: RJ45 jack for connecting the Cat6 Ethernet cable from the matrix. 4. HDMI OUT: HDMI® port for connecting an HDMI display. 5. IR IN: 3.5mm jack for connecting one of the included IR receivers.
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Remote Control Power: Press the button to turn the matrix on or to put it into standby mode. 2. Output: Four sets of six buttons corresponding to each of the four outputs. Press one of the 1, 2, 3, or 4 buttons to directly select the corresponding input.
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IR CONTROL The system features two-way IR control, allowing you to control the source devices from the remote display locations and to control the remote displays from the matrix location. To control a source device from the display locations, plug one of the included IR receivers into the IR IN jack on each HDBaseT™...
EDID SETTINGS The following table displays all the supported video and audio EDID® settings. EDID Mode Video Audio 720p Stereo 2.0 1080p Stereo 2.0 1080p Dolby®/DTS® 5.1 1080p HD 7.1 1080i Stereo 2.0 1080i Dolby/DTS 5.1 1080i HD 7.1 Stereo 2.0 Dolby/DTS 5.1 HD 7.1 4K@30Hz YCbCr 4:4:4...
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WEB GUI To control the matrix using your computer and the built-in Web GUI, first plug one end of an Ethernet cable (not included) into the LAN jack on the rear panel, then plug the other end into a LAN jack on your router or Ethernet switch. Open a web browser on your computer and type 192.168.1.100 into the address bar.
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Click the radio button next to the TCP Control Mode option, then click the Search button to obtain the matrix's dynamic IP address. You can then type that address into the address bar in your browser to display the control screens. General Tab The Connection Status section shows Yes when there is an active Input or Output and shows No when there is not.
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5. Click the Factory Reset button to reset all matrix settings to their factory default values. Control Tab Click the buttons in the OUT/IN section to make a connection between an input and an output. 2. Click one of the buttons in the Audio Set section to select which output will be the source for de-embedded audio.
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EDID Tab Select an EDID® Mode using the first drop-down list, then select a source device using the second drop-down list, and finally click the Set button to send that specific EDID to the selected source device. 2. Select an output device using the first drop-down list, then select a source device using the second drop-down list, and finally click the Set button to copy the EDID capabilities of the selected output to the selected source...
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button to send the EDID® from the file to the selected source device. 4. The EDID settings for each input are displayed in this section. Click the Refresh button to reload the EDID settings of the source devices. Status Tab Click the DHCP slider to turn DHCP on or off.
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2. The Status Log displays the current DHCP status, IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway address. and MAC address. Upgrade Tab Type the directory and filename of a firmware upgrade file, then click the Upgrade button to update the matrix's firmware.
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.
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4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4, Maximum Video Resolution including 1080p@120Hz and 3D 1080p@60Hz Video Bandwidth 18 Gbps Supported Color Spaces RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:0 Color Depth 10 bits and 12 bits per channel LPCM 2/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital™, Dolby Digital Plus™, Supported Pass-Through Dolby TrueHD™, DTS-HD Audio Formats Master Audio™, Dolby Atmos®,...
(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 right...
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may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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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.
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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. HDBaseT™ and the HDBaseT Alliance logo are trademarks of the HDBaseT Alliance.
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