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Monoprice Blackbird 44557 Quick Start Manual

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Blackbird™ by Monoprice™
8x8 MATRIX 4K60
P/N 44557
Quick Start Guide

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  • Page 1 Blackbird™ by Monoprice™ 8x8 MATRIX 4K60 P/N 44557 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 Thank You for Purchasing this Product To ensure optimum performance and safety, read the following instructions before connecting, operating, or adjusting the product. Keep this manual for future reference. Surge Protection Device Recommended This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shocks, lightning strikes, etc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    • Do not block or cover these openings. Ensure that the device is in an open area where it can get sufficient airflow to keep from overheating. • Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for physical damage. Do not use if physical damage has occurred. •...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction The 18Gbps 8x8 HDMI Matrix from Blackbird is an ideal solution for transmitting video and multi-channel high-resolution digital audio from up to 8 HDMI sources to 8 HDMI displays. This device supports video transmission up to 4K2K@60Hz YUV 4:4:4, making it perfect for any type of play. Moreover, the audio de-embedded to analog and coaxial audio is supported from 8 HDMI output ports, and the device features an HDMI output ARC function.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    3. Package Contents • 1 × 18Gbps 8 × 8 HDMI Matrix • 1 × 12V/5A Power Adapter • 1 × IR Remote • 1 × IR Receiver cable (1.5 meters) • 1 × RS-232 serial cable (1.5 meters, male to female head) •...
  • Page 6 Name Function Description 1. EDID Check: On the initial OLED display screen, press the "MENU" button to enter the Matrix switching state interface, then press the "UP/DOWN" button to check the current EDID information of each HDMI input port. 2. EDID setting: On the initial OLED display screen, press the "MENU"...

  • Page 7: Ir Remote

    Name Function Description If the IR receiver window of the unit is blocked or the unit is installed in a closed area out of the infrared line of sight, the IR IR EXT receiver cable can be inserted into the “IR EXT” port to receive the IR remote signal.
  • Page 8 The Matrix can be selected through the input and output source by using the IR remote. There are two ways to receive the IR remote signal. Method 1: The IR window accepts the IR remote signal. When using the IR remote, the furthest distance is 7 meters and the angle is ±...

  • Page 9: Ir Cable Pin Assignment

    6. IR Cable Pin Assignment IR RECEIVER 7. EDID Management This Matrix has 21 factory-defined EDID settings, 2 user-defined EDID modes, and 16 copy EDID modes. You can select the defined EDID mode or copy EDID mode to the input port through the onpanel button, RS-232 control, or Web GUI. On-panel button operation: On the initial OLED display screen, press the “MENU”...

  • Page 10: Web Gui User Guide

    The defined EDID setting list of the product is shown as below: EDID EDID EDID Description EDID Description Mode Mode 1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0 4K2K60_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1 1080p, Dolby/DTS 5.1 4K2K60_444, HD Audio 7.1 4K2K60_444, Stereo Audio 2.0 1080p, HD Audio 7.1 1080i, Stereo Audio 2.0 4K2K60_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1 HDR 1080i, Dolby/DTS 5.1...
  • Page 11 method 1: You can get the IP address via panel buttons. On the initial OLED display, press the “MENU” button three times to enter the IP interface and check the current IP address. method 2: You can get the IP address is via RS-232 control. Send the ASCII command “r ipconfig!”...
  • Page 12 Select the Username from the list and enter the password. The default passwords are: Username : User Admin Password: user admin After entering the password, click the “LOGIN” button and the following Status page will appear. Status Page The Status page provides basic information about the product model, installed firmware version and the network settings of the device.
  • Page 13 You can do the following operations on the Video page: 1. Output: The current device’s OUTPUT port. You can select the signal source for it. 2. Input: You can click the drop-down menu to select the signal source for the corresponding OUTPUT port.
  • Page 14 Make sure to select the correct file, then you can check the name of the selected file. Select “User 1” or “User 2”, then click “Upload”. After successful setting, it will prompt as follows: Download the EDID File for the Corresponding Input Channel Click the drop-down box of “Select EDID File”...
  • Page 15 You can do the following operations on the Output page: 1. Outputs: Output channel of the device. 2. Name: The current output channel’s name. You can modify it by entering the corresponding name (max length: 12 characters) in the input box. 3.
  • Page 16 Network Page Set the Default Network Click “Set Network Defaults” button, there will be a prompt, as shown in the following figure: Click “OK” to search the IP Address again, as shown in the following figure:...
  • Page 17 After searching is completed, it will switch to the login page, the default network setting is completed. Modify Username Click the “User” button, enter the correct Old Password, New Password, and Confirm Password, then click “Save”. After successful modification, there will be a prompt, as shown in the following figure: Note: Input rules for changing passwords: (1) The password can’t be empty.

  • Page 18: Rs-232 Control Command

    System Page 1. Panel Lock: Click to lock/unlock panel buttons. “On” indicates that panel buttons are unavailable; “Off” indicates panel buttons are available. 2. Beep: Click to turn on/off the beep. 3. LCD: You can turn on/off the LCD, and set the turn-on time (15s/30s/60s). 4.
  • Page 19 Then, open a Serial Command tool on PC to send ASCII command to control the Matrix. The ASCII command list about the product is shown as below. ASCII Command Serial port protocol. Baud rate: 115200, Data bits: 8bit, Stop bits: 1, Check bit: 0 x - Parameter 1 y - Parameter 2 ! - Delimiter...
  • Page 20 Command Default Function Description Example Feedback Code Setting System Setup Get the connection hdmi output 1: r link out y! status of the y output r link out 1! connect port, y=0~8(0=all) Reset to factory defaults Reset to factory System Initializing... s reset! s reset! defaults...
  • Page 21 Default Command Code Function Description Example Feedback Setting System Setup Set the logo name s logo1 displayed on the first line s logo1 logo1: ****************! of LCD screen,the max Initializing…! Initializing… character is 16 Set the logo name displayed on s logo2 s logo2 logo2...
  • Page 22 Command Default Function Description Example Feedback Code Setting Output Setting Set hdmi output y port hdmi all s hdmi 1 hdmi output 1 set s hdmi y output scaler mode, outputs scaler 1! to bypass mode scaler z! y=0~8(0=all), z=1~3 set to s hdmi 0 hdmi all outputs set...
  • Page 23 Command Function Default Example Feedback Code Description Setting EDID Setting input 1 EDID: 4K2K60 Get EDID status _444,Stereo Audio 2.0 r edid in x! of the input x, r edid in 0! …… x=0~8(0=all input) input 8 EDID: 4K2K60 _444,Stereo Audio 2.0 Get the EDID data r edid data r edid data...
  • Page 24 Command Default Function Description Example Feedback Code Setting CEC Setting set input x menu left s cec in x s cec in 1 input 1 menu left operation by CEC, left! left! operation x=0~8(0=all input) set input x menu right s cec in x s cec in 1 input 1 menu right...
  • Page 25 Command Default Function Description Example Feedback Code Setting CEC Setting set output y power off s cec hdmi s cec hdmi hdmi output 1 power by CEC, y=0~8(0=all out y off out 1 on! output) set output y volume s cec hdmi s cec hdmi hdmi output 1 mute by CEC,...
  • Page 26 Command Function Default Example Feedback Code Description Setting Network Setting Set IP address: 192.168.1.100 (Please use "s net reboot!" s ip addr Set network IP s ip addr command or repower xxx.xxx.xxx. address 192.168.1.100! device to apply new config!) xxx! DHCP on, Device can't config static address, set DHCP off first.

  • Page 27: Application Example

    Command Default Function Description Example Feedback Code Setting Network Setting Network reboot… IP Mode: Static IP: 192.168.1.72 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 s net reboot! Reboot network modules s net reboot! Gateway: 192.168.1.1 TCP/IP port=8000 Telnet port=10 Mac address: 00:1C:91:03:80:01 10. Application Example Amplifier 2.0 Speakers COAX...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    11. Specifications Technical HDMI Compliance HDMI 2.0b HDCP Compliance HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 Video Bandwidth 18Gbps Video Resolution Up to 4K2K@50/60Hz (4:4:4) Color Space RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0 Color Depth 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG HDMI Audio Formats LPCM 2/5.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital+, Dolby TrueHD, (Pass-through) DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X...
  • Page 29 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. Check the website for support times and links.
  • Page 30 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Monoprice™ and all Monoprice logos are trademarks of Monoprice Inc.
  • Page 31 1 Pointe Drive, Suite 400 Brea, CA 92821 – USA Product pictures are for reference only. Specifications described herein are subject to change www.monoprice.com without prior notification. Monoprice™ and all Monoprice logos are trademarks of Monoprice Inc. Copyright © 2023 Monoprice, Inc. All rights reserved.

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