Monoprice Blackbird hdbaset 31058 User manual

Blackbird™ HDBaseT™ 1x4 Splitter and Extender

P/N 31058

User's Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES.......................................................................................................................................3

INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................................4

FEATURES..............................................................................................................................................................................................................4

CUSTOMER SERVICE....................................................................................................................................................................................5

PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................................................5

PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................................6

Splitter Front Panel................................................................................................................................................................................6

Splitter Rear Panel...................................................................................................................................................................................6

Receivers ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................................................................8

IR CONTROL.........................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Controlling the Display Devices .................................................................................................................................................9

Controlling the Source Device...................................................................................................................................................10

EDID MANAGEMENT..................................................................................................................................................................................11

RS-232 CONTROL..........................................................................................................................................................................................12

System Configuration........................................................................................................................................................................13

TECHNICAL SUPPORT...............................................................................................................................................................................14

SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................................................................15

Splitter.............................................................................................................................................................................................................15

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 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.

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.

Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the connector

head or adapter body.

Ensure that power is turned off and disconnected before making any electrical

connections.

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.

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

The Blackbird™ HDBaseT™ 1x4 Splitter and Extender features a single HDMI® input, which

splits into four HDBaseT outputs and an HDMI pass-through output for connecting a local

HDMI display. It supports video resolutions up to 1080p@60Hz and all HDMI audio formats.

It can extend the HDBaseT signal to the included HDBaseT receiver to distances up to 492

feet (150 meters) using a single Cat6 Ethernet cable. It supports the Power over Cable (PoC)

feature, which allows the receivers to be powered by the splitter over the Ethernet cable

connection. It supports bi-directional IR extension and RS-232 serial control.

FEATURES

Splits a single HDMI® input to four HDBaseT™ outputs

Includes an HDMI pass-through output for connecting a local display

Supports video resolutions up to 1080p@60Hz, as well as all HDMI audio formats

Extends 1080p@60Hz signals to distances up to 492 feet (150 meters) over a single

Cat6 Ethernet cable

Supports the Power over Cable (PoC) feature, allowing the HDBaseT receivers to be

Supports bi-directional IR control

Supports RS-232 control

Features smart EDID management with the ability to use fixed EDID using the rear

panel DIP switches

Compatible with the HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 specifications

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]

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 Blackbird™ HDBaseT™ 1x4 splitter and extender

4x HDBaseT receivers

2x Splitter short mounting ears

2x Splitter long mounting ears

8x Receiver mounting ears

12x Mounting ear screws

20x Plastic feet

1x IR receiver

4x IR transmitters

1x RS-232 cable (3-pin to DB9)

4x 3-pin Euroblock connectors

1x AC power adapter (24 VDC, 2.71A)

1x User's manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Splitter Front Panel

1. POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied.

2. INPUT LED: The LED illuminates green when there is HDMI® source input.

3. HDMI OUT: The LED illuminates green when there is HDMI output.

4. HDBT OUTPUTS: The LEDs illuminate green when there is HDBaseT™ output on the

corresponding channel.

5. EDID: The EDID switch allows you to determine the behavior of the smart Extended

Display Identification Data (EDID) management system.

Splitter Rear Panel

1. HDMI IN: HDMI® port for connecting the HDMI video source device.

2. HDMI OUT: HDMI pass-through port for connecting a local display.

3. HDBT OUTPUTS: Four RJ45 jacks for connecting a Cat6 Ethernet cable to connect

with the HDBaseT™ receivers. The HDCP LEDs illuminate green when the video

contains HDCP protected content. The LINK LEDs illuminate yellow when there is a

valid link with the corresponding HDBaseT receiver.

4. IR ALL IN: 3.5mm jack for connecting the included IR receiver.

5. IR ALL OUT: 3.5mm jack for connecting one of the included IR transmitters.

6. EDID PRESET: DIP switches for setting a fixed EDID value. See the

EDID

MANAGEMENT

section for more details.

7. REMOTE CONTROL: 3-pin Euroblock connector for connecting a computer for pass-

through RS-232 control.

8. MASTER CONTROL: 3-pin Euroblock connector for connecting a computer for RS-232

control of the splitter.

9. GROUND: Ground connector.

10. DC 24V: DC barrel connector for connecting the included AC power adapter.

Receivers

1. POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied.

2. RS232: 3-pin Euroblock connector for connecting a computer for pass-through RS-

232 control.

3. HDMI OUT: HDMI® port for connecting an HDMI display.

4. CTRL/UPDATE: This switch controls the behavior of the RS-232 connection. When in

the CTRL position, it serves as a pass-through RS-232 control. When in the UPDATE

position, it allows you to update the Valens IC program by running a batch file on

your computer.

5. HDBT OUT: RJ45 connector for connecting the Cat6 Ethernet cable from the splitter.

The HDCP LED illuminates green when the video contains HDCP protected content.

The LINK LED illuminates yellow when there is a valid link with the splitter.

6. IR IN: 3.5mm jack for connecting an IR receiver.

7. IR OUT: 3.5mm jack for connecting one of the included IR transmitters.

8. DC 12V: DC barrel connector for connecting a 12 VDC AC power adapter (not

included). Power will be carried from the splitter to each receiver over its

corresponding Ethernet cable using the Power over Cable (PoC) feature.

SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM

IR CONTROL

This kit features bi-directional infrared pass-through. It includes one IR receiver and four IR

transmitters, which allows for control of the remote displays/projectors from the source

location. In order to control the source device from the remote locations, you will need to

provide four IR receivers and one IR transmitter.

Controlling the Display Devices

The default use for the IR extension feature is to control the remote displays from the

source location. One IR receiver and four IR transmitters are supplied to this end. To control

the remote devices, plug an IR transmitter into the IR OUT port on each of the receivers,

then position the IR emitter where it can transmit IR signals to the IR receiving eye on the

remote display/projector. Next, plug the IR receiver into the IR ALL IN jack on the splitter,

then position the IR eye where it can receive signals from the remote control(s).

Following is a sample connection diagram for this IR control method.

Controlling the Source Device

To control the source device, you will need to provide one IR transmitter and four IR

receivers. Plug the IR transmitter into the IR ALL OUT port on the splitter, then position the

IR emitter where it can transmit IR signals to the IR receiving eye on the source device.

Next, plug the IR receivers into the IR IN jacks on each of the receivers, then position the IR

eyes where they can receive signals from the remote control.

Following is a sample connection diagram for this IR control method.

EDID MANAGEMENT

The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is used by

the source device to match its video resolution with the

capabilities of the connected display. The EDID switch on the

front panel is used to set the basic behavior of the EDID

system.

L.RES: When set to this position, the splitter reads the EDID of all connected

displays and uses the EDID of the least capable display.

PRESET: When set to this position, the splitter will obtain its EDID from the position

of the DIP switches on the rear panel.

H.RES: When set to this position, the splitter reads the EDID of all connected

displays and uses the EDID of the most capable display.

The EDID PRESET DIP switches on the rear panel allow you to

specify the exact EDID settings to send to the video source

device. The following table shows the individual DIP switch

settings for various EDID combinations.

Switches

EDID

0000