Monoprice Blackbird 4K 2x7 HDBaseT User manual

MONOPRICE
Blackbird™ 4K 2x7 HDBaseT™ Splitter Kit
P/N 24178
User's Manual

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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES.......................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................................4
FEATURES..............................................................................................................................................................................................................5
CUSTOMER SERVICE....................................................................................................................................................................................5
PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................................................6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................................6
Splitter...............................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Receivers ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Wallplate .........................................................................................................................................................................................................8
SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................................................................8
INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................................................................................9
EDID MANAGEMENT..................................................................................................................................................................................11
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................................................................................11
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE..............................................................................................................................................................13
Notice for FCC ..........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Notice for Industry Canada...........................................................................................................................................................13

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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 place drinks or
other containers with moisture on or near the device. If moisture does get in or on
the device, immediately unplug it from the power outlet and allow it to fully dry
before reapplying power.
Do not touch the device, the power cord, or any other connected cables with wet
hands.
Do not expose this device to excessively high temperatures. Do not place it in, on,
or near heat sources, such as a fireplace, stove, radiator, etc. Do not leave it in direct
sunlight.
This device ventilates excessive heat through the slots and openings in the case. 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.
Do not place or install this device in an area where it can be exposed to excessive
amounts of dust, humidity, oil, smoke, or combustible vapors.
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.
Unplug this device from the power source when not in use.
Take care to prevent damage to the power cord. Do not allow it to become
crimped, pinched, walked on, or become tangled with other cords. Ensure that the
power cord does not present a tripping hazard.
Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the connector
head or adapter body.

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Ensure that power is turned off and disconnected before making any electrical
connections.
Remove the batteries from the controller if it will go unused for a lengthy period of
time.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Blackbird™ 2x7 HDBaseT™ Splitter Kit! This kit is designed to
provide HDMI® video switching, video distribution and extension, system control and
audio de-embedding in a convenient package. One of two HDMI sources can be selected
and distributed to six HDBaseT™ outputs and one local HDMI pass-through output. It can
transmit 4K video signals to distances up to 131 feet (40 meters) and 1080p signals to
distances up to 229 feet (70 meters) over a single Cat6 Ethernet cable. It includes a digital
coaxial S/PDIF and stereo analog audio outputs and a wallplate control keypad for remote
switching.

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FEATURES
Distributes one of two HDMI® inputs to four HDBaseT™ outputs and one pass-
through HDMI output
Includes digital coaxial S/PDIF and stereo analog audio outputs
Supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:2:0
Fully compliant with the HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 specifications
Can transmit 4K video to distances up to 131 feet (40 meters) and 1080p video to
distances up to 229 feet (70 meters) over a single Cat6 Ethernet cable
Supports the Power over Cable (PoC) feature, which allows the HDBaseT receivers
and wallplate control keypad to receive their power from the splitter via the
Ethernet cables
Includes an external wall plate for remote control
Supports IR pass-through for control of remote displays from the source location
Supports advanced EDID management
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 during normal business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun: 9am-
6pm PT) or via email at [email protected]

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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 4K 2x7 HDBaseT™ Splitter
1x Wallplate Control Keypad
6x HDBaseT Receivers
1x AC Power Adapter (36 VDC,
2.6A)
2x Splitter Mounting Ears
4x Splitter Mounting Ear Screws
12x Receiver Mounting Ears
12x Receiver Mounting Ear Screws
7x IR Receivers
4x Plastic Feet for Splitter
24x Plastic Feet for Receivers
1x Wallplate Connection Cable
1x User's Manual
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Splitter
1. FIRMWARE: USB port for performing firmware updates.
2. POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied.
3. HDMI 1: Switch for selecting the HDMI® 1 input. The corresponding LED illuminates
when the input is selected.
FIRMWARE HDMI 1 HDMI 2
IR OUT
AUDIO1-HDMI 2-HDMI COAX7-HDMI1-HDBT 2-HDBT 3-HDBT 4-HDBT 5-HDBT 6-HDBT
L R
INPUTS OUTPUTS IR IN
1
2
3
4
5
6DC 36V
IR ALL I N
POWERTO WP
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4. HDMI 2: Switch for selecting the HDMI® 2 input. The corresponding LED illuminates
when the input is selected.
5. INPUTS: Two HDMI inputs for connecting two HDMI source devices.
6A:HDBT OUTPUTS: Six RJ45 connectors for attaching a Cat6 Ethernet cable to connect
the HDBaseT™ receivers.
6B. HDMI OUTPUT: HDMI pass-through connector for connecting a local display.
6C: COAX OUTPUT: A digital coaxial S/PDIF RCA connector for connecting an external
amplifier or receiver.
6D:AUDIO OUTPUT: Balanced/unbalanced 5-pin push terminal audio connector for
connecting to a mixer (balanced) or external amplifier (unbalanced).
7a. IR IN: 3.5mm jacks for connecting six of the included IR receivers.
7b. IR ALL IN: 3.5mm jack for connecting one of the included IR receivers.
8. TO WP: RJ45 jack for connecting the included Wallplate Control Keypad using the
included Wallplate Connection Cable.
9. POWER: DC barrel connector for connecting the included AC power adapter.
Receivers
1. POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when the receiver is receiving power from the
splitter via the Cat6 Ethernet cable.
2. TP IN: RJ45 connector for attaching the Cat6 Ethernet cable from the splitter.
3. HDMI OUT: HDMI® connector for attaching an HDMI display.
4. IR IN: 3.5mm jack for connecting one of the included IR receivers.
5. IR OUT: 3.5mm jack for connecting an IR transmitter (not included).
IR IN IR OUTHDMI OUT
TP IN
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Wallplate
1. SOURCE SELECTOR: Press the button to swap between the HDMI® 1 and the HDMI 2
inputs. The corresponding LED will illuminate to indicate the selected source.
2. POWER BUTTON: Press the button to turn the splitter and all connected receivers
on or off. The corresponding LED will illuminate to indicate the power status.
3. CATx: RJ45 jack connecting the Cat6 Ethernet cable from the splitter.
SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM
CATx
HDMI 2
HDMI 1
OFF
ON
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2
4K 40m
STB HDBaseT Receiver
IR Emitter
HDTV 1
HDBaseT Receiver
HDTV 6 HDTV 7 Speaker
Amplifier
4K 40m
TV Remote
IR Receiver
IR Emitter
Control Panel
4K 2x7 HDBaseT Splitter Kit
HDMI:
IR:
Control:
HDBaseT:
Audio:
Blu-Ray DVD
IR OUT
AUDIO1-HDMI 2-HDMI COAX7-HDMI1-HDBT 2-HDBT 3-HDBT 4-HDBT 5-HDBT 6-HDBT
L R
INPUTS OUTPUTS IR IN
1
2
3
4
5
6DC 36V
IR A LL IN
POWERTO WP

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INSTALLATION
Perform the following steps to install the splitter kit.
1. Ensure that all equipment to be connected is powered off and unplugged from its
power source.
2. Place or install the splitter in its intended location. Use the included mounting ears
and/or plastic feet, as desired.
3. Place or install the HDBaseT™ receivers in their intended locations near the remote
displays. Use the included mounting ears and/or plastic feet, as desired.
4. Using a High Speed HDMI® Cable (not included), plug one end into the HDMI input
on one of your remote displays, then plug the other end into the HDMI OUT
connector on the nearby receiver. Repeat for the other five displays and receivers.
5. (Optional) If you want to control the display from the source location, plug an IR
Transmitter (not included) into the IR OUT jack on the receiver, then position the
emitter where it can transmit IR signals to the display's IR "eye". Repeat as desired
for the other five displays and receivers.
6. Using a Cat6 Ethernet cable of the appropriate length (not included), plug one end
into the TP IN port on the receiver, then plug the other end into one of the HDBT
OUTPUTS on the splitter. Note that if this cable will be run inside or through the
walls, it must be rated for in-wall use. Repeat for the other five receivers.
7. Using a High Speed HDMI Cable (not included), plug one end into the HDMI input
on your local display, then plug the other end into the HDMI OUTPUT on the splitter.
8. Using a High Speed HDMI Cable (not included), plug one end into one of the HDMI
INPUTS on the splitter, then plug the other end into the HDMI output on your HDMI
source device (e.g., Blu-ray Disc™ player, console, etc.). Repeat for a second HDMI
source device.
9. (Optional) Using a digital coaxial S/PDIF cable (not included), plug one end into the
digital coaxial S/PDIF input on your amplifier or receiver, then plug the other end
into the COAX OUTPUT on the splitter.

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10. (Optional) Build a stereo analog cable using a 5-pin push terminal (not included) and
balanced or unbalanced connectors of the appropriate type. Once the cable is built
and tested, plug one end into your external audio device (mixer or amplifier) and
the other end into the AUDIO OUTPUT connector on the splitter.
11. (Optional) If you want to control the remote displays from the source location, plug
four of the included IR Receivers into the six numbered IR IN jacks, then position the
receiver's "eye" where it can receive IR signals from the remote control(s).
Alternatively, plug a single IR Receiver into the IR ALL IN jack, then position the
receiver's "eye" where it can receive IR signals from the remote control(s).
12. (Optional) Using a Cat6 Ethernet cable, plug one end into the CATx jack on the
Wallplate Control Keypad, then plug the other end into the TO WP jack on the
splitter. If this cable will be run inside or through the walls, it must be rated for in-
wall use.
13. (Optional) If using the Wallplate Control Keypad, install the Wallplate in the desired
location.
14. Plug the DC barrel connector on the included AC power adapter into the POWER
jack on the splitter, then plug the adapter into a nearby AC power outlet.
15. Plug in and power on all connected equipment, then start video playback on the
two source devices. Verify that the video can be seen on each of the remote
displays, as well as the local display. If using the IR extenders, verify that you can
control the remote displays from the source location. If using the Wallplate Control
Keypad, verify that you can switch between the two inputs and that the splitter
and all connected displays can be turned on and off.
Congratulations, you've successfully installed your new 2x7 splitter!

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EDID MANAGEMENT
The splitter scan the active outputs and will send the EDID capabilities of the first detected
display to the two inputs. If all your displays have the same number of audio channels and
the same maximum resolution, all is well. However, if you have displays with differing
capabilities, you should connect the display with the lowest maximum resolution and the
least number of audio channels to the 1-HDBT output. This ensures that the audio and
video output by the source devices can be viewed and heard on all connected displays.
SPECIFICATIONS
2x7 Splitter
Video Inputs
2x HDMI®
Video Outputs
6x HDBaseT™, 1x HDMI
Maximum Resolution
4K@60Hz 4:2:0
Bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
HDMI Version
1.4
HDCP Version
2.2
Input Power
36 VDC, 2.6A
AC Adapter Input Power
100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption
55 watts
Operating Temperature
+14 ~ +131°F (-10 ~ +55°C)
Operating Humidity
10 ~ 90% RH, non-condensing
Dimensions
17.2" x 9.3" x 1.7" (436 x 237 x 44 mm)
Weight
36.5 oz. (1036 g)

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Receivers
Maximum Resolution
4K@60Hz
Bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
HDMI® Version
1.4
HDCP Version
1.4
Transmission Mode
HDBaseT™
Maximum Transmission Distance
1080p@60Hz: up to 229 feet (70 meters)
4K@60Hz: up to 131 feet (40 meters)
Input Power
Power over Cable (PoC)
Operating Temperature
+32 ~ +122°F (0 ~ +50°C)
Operating Humidity
10 ~ 90% RH, non-condensing
Dimensions (each)
4.7" x 2.4" x 0.9" (120 x 61 x 24 mm)
Weight (each)
9.9 oz. (280 g)
Wallplate
Input Power
Power over Cable (PoC)
Operating Temperature
+32 ~ +122°F (0 ~ +50°C)
Operating Humidity
10 ~ 90% RH, non-condensing
Dimensions
4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5" (114 x 70 x 38 mm)
Weight
4.1 oz. (116 g)

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Notice for FCC
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 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:
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.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Blackbird™ is a trademark 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.
HDBaseT™ and the HDBaseT Alliance logo are trademarks of the HDBaseT Alliance.
Blu-ray Disc™and Blu-ray™are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.