Monoprice 21818 User manual

MONOPRICE
Blackbird™ 4K 4x4 HDBaseT™ Matrix with 3 Receivers
P/N 21818
User's Manual

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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES.......................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................................4
FEATURES..............................................................................................................................................................................................................4
CUSTOMER SERVICE....................................................................................................................................................................................4
PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................................................5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................................6
Matrix/Transmitter Front Panel ..................................................................................................................................................6
Matrix/Transmitter Rear Panel.....................................................................................................................................................6
Receiver Front Panel............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Receiver Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
IR Remote Control...................................................................................................................................................................................8
INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................................................................................9
CONFIGURING FOR TCP/IP CONTROL .......................................................................................................................................12
OPERATION........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Front Panel Control..............................................................................................................................................................................13
Remote Control.......................................................................................................................................................................................13
TCP/IP Control..........................................................................................................................................................................................14
RS232 Control............................................................................................................................................................................................18
GUI UPDATES..................................................................................................................................................................................................28
USB FIRMWARE UPDATE......................................................................................................................................................................29
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................................................29
TECHNICAL SUPPORT..............................................................................................................................................................................30
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................................................................31
Transmitter ..................................................................................................................................................................................................31

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Receivers ......................................................................................................................................................................................................32
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.............................................................................................................................................................32
Notice for FCC .........................................................................................................................................................................................32
Notice for Industry Canada.......................................................................................................................................................... 33
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.
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.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Blackbird™ 4K 4x4 HDBaseT™ Matrix with 3 Receivers! It
supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz and 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. It supports bidirectional IR extension and IR, RS232, and TCP/IP control
options. It supports the Power over Cable (PoC) feature, allowing the receivers to draw
their power from the matrix/transmitter over the HDBaseT cable.
FEATURES
Supports HDMI® resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:2:0, including 1080p 3D video
Fully compliant with the HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 1.4 specifications
Can transmit 4K 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
Features three HDBaseT™ outputs and includes three receivers
Supports the Power over Cable (PoC) feature, allowing the receivers to draw their
power from the matrix/transmitter over the HDBaseT™ cable
Includes a local HDMI output with corresponding digital optical S/PDIF and stereo
analog outputs
Supports manual and automatic 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 Blackbird™ 4K 4x4 HDBaseT™ matrix
3x HDBaseT receivers
1x AC power adapter (24 VDC, 2.71A)
1x AC power cord
4x IR transmitters
4x IR receivers
1x IR remote control
1x RS232 cable (3-pin terminal block to DB9)
2x Matrix rack mount brackets
6x Matrix rack mount bracket screws
6x Receiver mount brackets
6x Receiver mount bracket screws
4x Trapezoidal plastic feet
12x Round plastic feet
1x User's manual

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Matrix/Transmitter Front Panel
1. FIRMWARE: Micro USB port for performing firmware updates.
2. POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied.
3. INPUT LEDs: A series of four LEDs, one of which illuminates green to indicate which
source is selected.
4. OUTPUT: Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the four video inputs.
Matrix/Transmitter Rear Panel
1. INPUTS: Four HDMI® ports for connecting the HDMI source devices (Blu-ray Disc™ or
DVD players, gaming consoles, etc.).
2. IR IN: Four 3.5mm jacks for connecting the included IR receivers.
3. IR OUT: Four 3.5mm jacks for connecting the included IR transmitters.
4. OUTPUTS: Three HDBaseT™ RJ45 outputs for connecting the three HDBaseT
receivers, one local HDMI port for connecting a local display, a digital optical S/PDIF
audio output, and a stereo pair of analog RCA audio output jacks.
5. CONTROL: One RJ45 Ethernet connector and one 3-pin RS232 terminal block for
TCP/IP and RS232 control.
6. POWER: DC barrel connector for connecting the included AC power adapter.

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Receiver Front Panel
1. HDMI OUT: HDMI® port for connecting an HDMI display.
2. IR IN: 3.5mm jack for connecting one of the included IR receivers.
3. IR OUT: 3.5mm jack for connecting one of the included IR transmitters.
Receiver Rear Panel
1. POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when the receiver is being powered by the
transmitter over the HDBaseT™ cable.
2. TP IN: RJ45 jack for connecting the HDBaseT cable. The LINK LED illuminates yellow
when a valid link is established between the receiver and the transmitter. It blinks
yellow when there is a link error and is off when no link exists. The HDCP LED
illuminates green when the video signal contains HDCP data. It blinks green when
there is video without HDCP data and is off when no video is present.

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IR Remote Control
1. STANDBY: Press the button to enter or exit standby mode.
2. INPUTS: Press the button corresponding to the desired input.
3. OUTPUTS: Press the button corresponding to the desired output.
4. MENU:
ALL: Press the ALL button to select all outputs.
EDID: Press the EDID button to manually capture and learn the EDID data from
the selected output device for the selected input device(s).
CLEAR: Press the CLEAR button to cancel and operation.
ENTER: Press the ENTER button to confirm the operation.

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INSTALLATION
Perform the following steps to install the matrix and receivers.
1. Ensure that all equipment to be connected is powered off and unplugged from its
power source.
2. Place the matrix/transmitter and the three receivers in their intended locations. Use
the mounting brackets as desired to mount the matrix/transmitter into a rack or to
secure the receivers.
3. 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 jack on
the receiver. Repeat for the other two remote displays and receivers.

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4. (Optional) If you want to control the video source devices from the remote
locations, plug one of the included IR receivers into the IR IN jack on the receiver,
then position the IR receiver where it can receive infrared signals from the remote
control. Alternatively, if you want to control the remote displays from the
matrix/transmitter instead, plug one of the IR transmitters into the IR OUT jack on
the receiver, then position the IR emitter where it can transmit infrared signals to
the display's IR "eye". Repeat for the other two receivers.
Controlling the Source Devices from the Remote Locations
Controlling the Remote Displays from the Matrix/Transmitter Location