Blackbird 15650 User manual

4K Pro HDMI® 2.0 Repeater
P/N 15650
User's Manual

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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.
Do not expose this device to water or
moisture of any kind.
•Do not expose this device to excessive
vibration or extreme force, shock, or
fluctuations in temperature or humidity.

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•Do not expose this device to excessively
high temperatures.
•Clean using a soft, dry cloth only. Do not use
chemical cleaners, solvents, or detergents.
For stubborn deposits, moisten the cloth
with warm water.
•This device has no user serviceable parts. Do
not attempt to open, service, or modify this
device.

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INTRODUCTION
This Blackbird™ 4K Pro HDMI® 2.0 Repeater
amplifies and equalizes an HDMI signal, allowing
it to be extended further than otherwise
possible. It can extend 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 signals up
to 26 feet (8 meters), 4K@60Hz 4:2:0 up to 49
feet (15 meters), or 1080p@60Hz up to 65 feet (20
meters). It provides up to 18Gbps bandwidth and
supports Clock Data Recovery (CDR) to ensure no
signal loss.

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FEATURES
•Complies with the HDMI® 2.0, HDCP™ 2.2,
and DVI™ 1.0 standards
•Provides 18Gbps video bandwidth
•Supports resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4
•Supports HLG, HDR 10, HDR 10+, and Dolby
Vision™
•Can extend 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 signals up to 26
feet (8 meters), 4K@60Hz 4:2:0 up to 49
feet (15 meters), or 1080p@60Hz up to 65
feet (20 meters)

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•Built-in TMDS® equalization and Clock Data
Recovery (CDR)
•Bus powered - no external power required
ONLINE SUPPORT
Monoprice is pleased to provide free online
support. For order related issues, contact the
Customer Service department through the Live
Chat link on our website www.monoprice.com or
via email at [email protected]
For technical issues, contact the Technical
Support department through the online chat

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button on our website www.monoprice.com or
by sending an email to [email protected]
Check the website for support times and links.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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 HDMI® 2.0 Repeater
•1x User's Manual

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1. IN: HDMI® port for connecting the video
source device.
2. OUT: HDMI port for connecting the video
display.

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SAMPLE CONNECTION
DIAGRAM
SPECIFICATIONS
P/N
15650
Maximum
Resolution
4K@60Hz YCbCr
4:4:4

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HDMI® Version
2.0
HDCP™ Versions
2.2 / 1.x
Video Bandwidth
18Gbps
Supported Color
Depths
1080p@60Hz: 8-bit,
10-bit, 12-bit
4K@60Hz 4:4:4:
8-bit
4K@60Hz
4:2:2/4:2:0: 8-bit,
10-bit, 12-bit
Supported Color
Spaces
RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4,
YCbCr 4:2:2/4:2:0

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HDMI® Audio
Formats
PCM 2.0/5.1/7.1,
Dolby® 5.1, DTS® 5.1,
Dolby TrueHD™,
DTS-HD™
Operating
Temperature
+32 ~ +104°F
(0 ~ +40°C)
Storage
Temperature
-4 ~ +140°F
(-20 ~ +60°C)
Operating Humidity
20 ~ 90& RH,
noncondensing
Dimensions
2.0" x 1.0" x 0.6"
(50 x 25 x 15 mm)

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Weight
0.5 oz. (13g)
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

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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 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 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. These limits

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are designed to provide reasonable protection
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. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:

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•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Notice for Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

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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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HDCP™ is a trademark of Digital Content
Protection LLC.
DVI™ is a trademark of the Digital Display
Working Group.
Dolby®, Dolby Vision™, Dolby TrueHD™, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
TMDS® is a registered trademark of Silicon Image,
Inc.
DTS®, the Symbol, and DTS and the Symbol
together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.
DTS-HD™ is a trademark of DTS, Inc.