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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Before plugging the unit into a power outlet, ensure that the • outlet provides the same type and level of power required by the device. Unplug this device from the power source when not in use. • Take care to prevent damage to the power cord. Do not allow •...
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INTRODUCTION This Blackbird™ 18Gbps 1x16 HDMI® Splitter allows you to distribute a single HDMI video source to up to 16 displays. It supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz with the YCbCr 4:4:4 color space. It supports HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision™ passthrough.
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™ 18Gbps 1x16 HDMI® Splitter 1x AC Power Adapter (12 VDC, 2.5A) 1x User's Manual...
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel POWER SWITCH: Use the POWER SWITCH to turn the splitter on or off. POWER LED: The LED illuminates when power is applied. IN LED: The LED illuminates green when there is a valid video signal on the IN port. 4.
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7. DC 12V: DC barrel connector for connecting the included AC power adapter. Side Panel 8. EDID: Bank of 5 DIP switches for the setting the EDID® for use EDID SETTING by the video source device. Refer to the section for more details.
EDID SETTING Use the information in the following table to determine the DIP switch settings for the desired EDID®. You should choose an EDID in which all the settings are supported by all the displays. Note that when setting the DIP switches, the switch is on (1) when it is up and off (0) when it is down.
DIP Switches Video/Audio Settings 00010 1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0 00001 1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0 00000 PC control mode 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.
Input Power 12 VDC, 2.5A AC Adapter Input Power 100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Maximum Power Consumption 12 watts Operating Temperature +32 ~ +104°F (0 ~ +40°C) Storage Temperature -4 ~ +140°F (-20 ~ +60°C) Operating Humidity 20 ~ 90% RH, noncondensing 11.8"...
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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.
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. 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.
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