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 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.
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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- •...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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).
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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 •...
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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...
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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.
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.
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...
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.
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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.
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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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