Monoprice Blackbird 27842 User manual

Blackbird™ 4K HDBaseT™ 8x8 HDMI® Matrix
P/N 27842
User's Manual

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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES.......................................................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................................5
FEATURES..............................................................................................................................................................................................................6
CUSTOMER SERVICE....................................................................................................................................................................................6
PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
PRODUCT OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Matrix Front Panel .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Matrix Rear Panel.....................................................................................................................................................................................8
Receiver Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................................9
Receiver Rear Panel .............................................................................................................................................................................10
Remote Control........................................................................................................................................................................................11
SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................................................12
IR PASS-THROUGH......................................................................................................................................................................................12
Control Local Input Device From Local..............................................................................................................................12
Control Local Input Device From Remote.......................................................................................................................14
Control Remote Device From Local......................................................................................................................................15
BUTTON CONTROL......................................................................................................................................................................................16
Switching ......................................................................................................................................................................................................16
EDID Management................................................................................................................................................................................16
Inquiry Mode..............................................................................................................................................................................................18
Recall Preset...............................................................................................................................................................................................19
GUI CONTROL.................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Switching Screen ...................................................................................................................................................................................21
Audio Screen.............................................................................................................................................................................................22
HDCP Configuration Screen........................................................................................................................................................22

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EDID Copy Configuration Screen ...........................................................................................................................................23
EDID Setting Configuration Screen......................................................................................................................................23
HDMI Input CEC Screen ..................................................................................................................................................................24
HDBT Output CEC Screen..............................................................................................................................................................25
HDMI Output CEC Screen .............................................................................................................................................................25
RS232 Screen.............................................................................................................................................................................................26
Access Screen.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Interface Screen.....................................................................................................................................................................................28
Network Screen .....................................................................................................................................................................................28
CEC BUTTONS.................................................................................................................................................................................................29
GUI UPDATE.....................................................................................................................................................................................................30
RS-232 CONTROL.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Control Matrix From Local............................................................................................................................................................. 31
Control Matrix From Remote......................................................................................................................................................31
Control Remote Third Party Device From Local........................................................................................................32
Control Local Third Party Device From Remote........................................................................................................ 32
RS-232 COMMANDS................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
System Commands .............................................................................................................................................................................34
Signal Switching ....................................................................................................................................................................................36
Preset Management...........................................................................................................................................................................38
Output Audio Control.......................................................................................................................................................................38
EDID Configuration .............................................................................................................................................................................39
HDCP Compliance.................................................................................................................................................................................41
Baud Rate Setting ................................................................................................................................................................................42
CEC Control Commands .................................................................................................................................................................42
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................................................................ 44

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT..............................................................................................................................................................................46
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................................46
Matrix ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................46
Receivers ......................................................................................................................................................................................................47
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 subject the product to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations in temperature
or humidity.
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.
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.

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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.
Ensure that power is turned off and disconnected before making any electrical
connections.
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™ 4K HDBaseT™ 8x8 HDMI® Matrix is a professional level matrix/switch and
HDMI extender. It features eight HDMI inputs and eight sets of HDMI and HDBaseT
outputs, allowing for both local and remote displays. It extends 4K@60Hz video signals to
distances up to 131 feet (40 meters) and 1080p@60Hz signals to distances up to 229 feet
(70 meters) over a single Cat6 Ethernet cable. It supports the Power over Cable (PoC)
feature, allowing the included receivers to draw power from the matrix over the Ethernet
cables. It features a comprehensive EDID management system and is compliant with the
HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 specifications. It supports bi-directional IR and RS-232 extension, as
well as IR, RS-232, and TCP/IP control.

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FEATURES
Supports HDMI® video at resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4
Fully compliant with the HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 specifications
Can transmit 4K@60Hz signals to distances up to 131 fee (40 meters) and
1080p@60Hz signals to distances up to 229 feet (70 meters) over a single Cat6
Ethernet cable
Supports the Power over Cable (PoC) feature, allowing the included receivers to
draw power from the matrix over the Ethernet cables
Features eight HDMI inputs and eight sets of HDMI and HDBaseT™ outputs,
allowing for both local and remote displays for each output channel
Features comprehensive EDID management
Supports bi-directional IR and RS-232 extension
Supports front panel, IR remote control, RS-232, and TCP/IP control options
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 HDBaseT™ 8x8 HDMI® matrix
8x HDBaseT receivers
2x Matrix mounting ears
6x Matrix mounting ear screws
4x Matrix plastic feet
4x Matrix plastic feet screws
32x Receiver plastic feet
16x Receiver mounting ears
16x Receiver mounting ear screws
8x IR receivers
8x IR transmitters
1x 3-pin to DB9 RS-232 cable
25x 3-pin terminal blocks
1x AC power cord
1x User's manual
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Matrix Front Panel
1. LCD SCREEN: Displays the real-time operating status.
2. PWR: The LED illuminates red when the unit is powered on and green when it is in
standby.

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3. IR: The LED illuminates red when the matrix receives an IR signal from the included
IR remote control. The IR receiver "eye" is to the right of the LED.
4. INPUT: Eight buttons for input source selection. Button 7 also serves as the UP
navigation button.
5. OUTPUT: Eight buttons for output channel selection. Buttons 6, 7, and 8 also serve
as the LEFT, DOWN, and RIGHT navigation buttons.
6. MENU BUTTONS: Various buttons for performing menu functions.
CLEAR: Pressing the CLEAR button cancels any command in progress.
EDID: Allows an input to manually capture and learn the EDID information from
one of the outputs.
LOCK: Locks and unlocks the front panel buttons.
ALL: Selects all inputs or all outputs.
ENTER: Momentarily press the ENTER button to confirm a command. Press and
hold the ENTER button for 3 seconds to enter Inquiry Mode.
RECALL: Allows selection and recall of a previously saved preset layout.
Matrix Rear Panel
1. INPUT: Eight HDMI® ports for connecting video source devices.

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2. AUDIO OUT: Eight 3-pin terminal blocks for analog audio output and eight coaxial
jacks for separating the digital audio from the HDMI inputs and HDBaseT™outputs
using the GUI.
3. OUTPUT: Eight sets of RJ45 jacks and HDMI® ports for connecting the included
HDBaseT™ receivers and/or eight local HDMI displays.
4. CONTROL: 3-pin terminal block for connecting a computer for RS-232 control, a
3.5mm jack for connecting an IR receiver for matrix control, a micro USB port for
performing firmware updates, and an RJ45 jack for connecting to a network for
TCP/IP control.
5. RS232: Eight 3-pin terminal blocks for connecting RS-232 pass-through devices.
6. IR IN: Nine 3.5mm jacks for connecting IR receivers.
7. IR OUT: Nine 3.5mm jacks for connecting IR transmitters.
8. AC100V-240V: Power jack for connecting the included AC power cord and power
switch for turning the matrix on and off.
9. GROUND: Ground connector.
Receiver Front Panel
1. CTRL/UPDATE: Switch for selecting the behavior of the RS-232 connection. When in
the CTRL position, the RS-232 connection carries the RS-232 pass-through data.
When in the UPDATE A position, you can update the Valens IC by connecting your
PC to the RS-232 connection and running a batch (.bat) file. When in the UPDATE B
position, you can update the compression IC, using the same method as for UPDATE
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2. POWER: The LED illuminates red when power is applied.
Receiver Rear Panel
1. HDMI OUT: HDMI® port for connecting an HDMI display.
2. RS232: 3-pin terminal block for connecting an RS-232 control or pass-through device.
3. IR IN: 3.5mm jack for connecting an IR receiver.
4. IR OUT: 3.5mm jack for connecting an IR transmitter.
5. HDBT IN: RJ45 jack for connecting the Ethernet cable from the matrix.
6. DC 12V: DC barrel connector for connecting an AC power adapter.