Blackbird 4K HDMI 1x8 User Manual

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4K HDMI® 1x8 Splitter/Extender
P/N 42272
User's Manual

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  • Page 1 4K HDMI® 1x8 Splitter/Extender P/N 42272 User's Manual...
  • Page 2: 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 3 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.
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION This 4K HDMI® 1x8 Splitter/Extender allows you to distribute a single HDMI video source to up to eight distant displays. It can extend 4K@60Hz signals to distances up to 114 feet (35 meters), 4K@30Hz signals to distances up to 164 feet (50 meters), and 1080p@60Hz signals to distances up to 196 feet (60 meters) over a single Cat6/6a/7 Ethernet cable.
  • Page 5 Can extend 4K@60Hz signals to distances up to 114 feet (35 • meters), 4K@30Hz signals to distances up to 164 feet (50 meters), and 1080p@60Hz signals to distances up to 196 feet (60 meters) over a single Cat6/6a/7 Ethernet cable Supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision™, and Hyper Log- •...
  • Page 6: Customer Service

    CUSTOMER SERVICE The Monoprice Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring that your ordering, purchasing, and delivery experience is second to none. 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 or via email at support@monoprice.com.
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Transmitter Front Panel POWER: Use the switch to turn the transmitter on or off. POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied. IN: The LED illuminates green when an active signal is detected on the input port. 4.
  • Page 8 Transmitter Rear Panel AUDIO OUT: Digital coaxial and 3.5mm stereo analog audio connectors for connecting an external amplifier or powered speakers for playback of audio extract from the HDMI® signal. Note that the COAX output supports up to 7.1-channel high definition audio, while the L/R out supports only 2-channel LPCM audio.
  • Page 9 DC 12V: DC barrel connector for connecting the included AC power adapter. Transmitter Side Panel EDID: Five DIP switches used for setting the EDID®. Refer to EDID SETTINGS section for details. SERVICE: Micro USB port used for upgrading the firmware SERIAL or to issue serial port commands.
  • Page 10 LINK LED: The LED illuminates green when there is a valid connection between the transmitter and the receiver. 4. DATA LED: The LED flashes orange when data is being transmitted. 5. SERVICE: Micro USB port for performing firmware upgrades. 6. IR IN: 3.5mm jack for connecting one of the included IR receivers.
  • Page 11: Sample Connection Diagram

    SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM...
  • Page 12: Edid Settings

    EDID SETTINGS The transmitter features five DIP switches on the side panel, which allow you to specify the EDID® (Extended Display Identification Data) settings, which tells the video source device the video resolution and audio formats that can be used by the connected displays.
  • Page 13 DIP Switch Settings EDID Description 11000 1080p 3D, Dolby®/DTS® 5.1 10111 1080p 3D, HD Audio 7.1 10110 4K2K30Hz_444, Stereo Audio 2.0 10101 4K2K30Hz_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1 10100 4K2K30Hz_444, HD Audio 7.1 10011 4K2K60Hz_420, Stereo Audio 2.0 10010 4K2K60Hz_420, Dolby/DTS 5.1 10001 4K2K60Hz_420, HD Audio 7.1 10000 4K2K60Hz_444, Stereo Audio 2.0...
  • Page 14: Serial Control

    DIP Switch Settings EDID Description 00111 COPY_FROM_CAT OUT3 00110 COPY_FROM_CAT OUT4 00101 COPY_FROM_CAT OUT5 00100 COPY_FROM_CAT OUT6 00011 COPY_FROM_CAT OUT7 00010 COPY_FROM_CAT OUT8 00001 1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0 00000 PC Control Mode SERIAL CONTROL This system can be controlled using a computer connected to the SERVICE port on the transmitter using a USB cable (not included) and serial command software (not included).
  • Page 15 Following are some important notes about serial commands: All commands must be terminated with an exclamation • mark (!). Any carriage return after the ! will be ignored. All spaces in the command are required. • All response messages are terminated with a CR/LF •...
  • Page 16 Reports the CAT OUT y r cat y Enable cat output stream status, y=0~8 stream! 1 stream (0=all). Enable cat output 1 stream Disable cat output Sets the CAT OUT y 1 stream s cat y stream on or off, y=0~8 stream z! (0=all), z=0,1 (0=disable, Enable cat output...
  • Page 17 Sets the dsc mode of CAT OUT y, y=0~8 (0=all), z=1~3 (1=Normal s cat y dsc cat out 1 dsc Ethernet cable length, mode z! mode 2 2=35m Ethernet cable length, 3=70m Ethernet cable length). Reports the audio r audio mute! audio mute 0 output mute status.
  • Page 18 1. 1080p, Stereo Audio 2. 1080p, Dolby/DTS 5.1 3. 1080p, HD Audio 7.1 4. 1080i, Stereo Audio 5. 1080i, Dolby/DTS 5.1 6. 1080i, HD Audio 7.1 7. 3D, Stereo Audio 2.0 8. 3D, Dolby/DTS 5.1 9. 3D, HD Audio 7.1 10.
  • Page 19 17. 4K2K60_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1 18. 4K2K60_444, HD Audio 7.1 19. 4K2K60_444, Stereo Audio 2.0 HDR 20. 4K2K60_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1 HDR 21. 4K2K60_444, HD Audio 7.1 HDR 22. copy from hdmi loop 23. copy from cat output 1 24. copy from cat output 2 25.
  • Page 20: Technical Support

    29. copy from cat output 7 30. copy from cat output 8 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 21: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 42272 Transmitter Video Inputs 1x HDMI® Transmitter Video Outputs 1x HDMI, 8x RJ45 1x digital coaxial, 1x 3.5mm Transmitter Audio Outputs stereo analog Receiver Video Inputs 1x RJ45 Receiver Video Outputs 1x HDMI Maximum Video Resolution 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 Video Bandwidth Up to 18 Gbps HDMI Version 2.0b...
  • Page 22 LPCM 2.0/2.1/5.1/6.1/7.1, Dolby Digital™, Dolby Digital Plus™, Supported HDMI Audio Dolby TrueHD™, DTS®, Formats DTS-ES®, DTS HD-HRA, DTS Master Audio™, DTS:X® LPCM 2.0, Dolby Digital™, Supported Coaxial Audio Dolby Digital Plus™, DTS® Formats 2.0/5.1 Supported Analog Audio LPCM 2.0 Formats Input Power 12 VDC, 2.5A AC Adapter Input Power...
  • Page 23: Regulatory Compliance

    Transmitter Weight 1.8 lbs. (823g) Receiver Weight 5.5 oz. (155g) REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Notice for FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 24 against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
  • Page 25 Monoprice™, Blackbird™, the Blackbird logo, and all Monoprice logos are trademarks 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. HDCP™ is a trademark of Digital Content Protection LLC.

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