Monoprice 24179 User manual

MONOPRICE
Blackbird™ 4K 4x4 HDMI® Matrix
P/N 24179
User's Manual

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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ...................................................................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
FEATURES........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
CUSTOMER SERVICE...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
PACKAGE CONTENTS.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Remote Control...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM ..............................................................................................................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
CONNECTION STATUS...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
CONFIGURING FOR DIRECT TCP/IP CONTROL..................................................................................................................................................................9
EDID MANAGEMENT.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
OPERATION...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
IR Remote Control...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
RS232 Control......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
TCP/IP Software Control ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................21
TCP/IP GUI Control.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
TCP/IP PORT CONFIGURATION....................................................................................................................................................................................................31
USB FIRMWARE UPGRADE..............................................................................................................................................................................................................31
TECHNICAL SUPPORT .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.........................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Notice for FCC ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Notice for Industry Canada....................................................................................................................................................................................................35

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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™ 4K 4x4 HDMI® Matrix Switch! This matrix allows
you to independently distribute any of four HDMI inputs to any of four displays. It includes
an IR remote control and allows for front panel, IR, RS232, and TCP/IP control using the
web-based GUI. The LCD screen on the front panel shows the real-time connection status.
Rear panel DIP switches allow for manual control of the EDID information sent to the
source devices. It features a maximum video resolution of 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, including 1080p
3D video. It is fully compliant with the HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 standards.
FEATURES
Independently distributes any of four HDMI® sources to any of four HDMI displays
Includes four digital coaxial S/PDIF outputs
Supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, including 1080p 3D video
Includes an IR remote control and allows for front panel, IR, RS232, and TCP/IP
control using the web-based GUI
Features DIP switches for manual EDID management
Front panel LCD screen shows real-time connection information

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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 4K 4x4 HDMI® matrix
1x IR remote control
1x IR receiver
1x RS232 cable (3-pin to DB9)
2x Mounting brackets
6x Mounting screws
4x Plastic feet
1x AC power adapter (24 VDC, 1.25A)
1x User's manual

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front Panel
1. FIRMWARE: Micro USB port for performing firmware updates.
2. POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when power is on. It illuminates green when in
standby mode and flashes red when upgrading the firmware.
3. IR: IR "eye" for receiving signals from the included IR remote control.
4. SYSTEM MONITOR: LCD screen displays the real-time connection status.
5. INPUTS: Four buttons for selecting the input source.
6. OUTPUTS: Four buttons for selecting the output channel.
Rear Panel
1. INPUTS: Four HDMI® jacks for connecting the source devices.
2. OUTPUTS: Four HDMI jacks for connecting the displays and four digital coaxial
S/PDIF jacks for connecting an external amplifier or receiver.
3. CONTROL: DIP switches for setting manual EDID management. RS232 connector for
connecting to a computer for RS232 control. 3.5mm IR IN jack for connecting the
included IR receiver. RJ45 jack for TCP/IP control using the built-in web-based GUI.
4. DC 24V: DC barrel connector for connecting the included AC power adapter.
FIRMWARE
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
1 2 3 4
1 2 4 6
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1 2 3 4
ON DIP
INPUTS OUTPUTS CONTROL
SPDIFSPDIFSPDIFSPDIF
1 2 341 42 3
On
Off 1 2 3 4
1
0
Tx Rx
TCP/IPEDID IR INRS232 DC 24V
45
1 2 3

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5. GROUND: Ground connection.
Remote Control
1. STANDBY: Press the button to power the matrix on or to put it into
standby.
2. INPUTS: Four numbered buttons for selecting the input source.
3. OUTPUTS: Four numbered buttons for selecting the output channel.
4. MENU: ALL button for selecting all inputs or outputs. EDID button for
EDID management. CLEAR button for canceling an operation. ENTER
button for confirming the operation.
SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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INSTALLATION
Perform the following steps to install your matrix:
1. Ensure that all equipment to be connected is powered off and unplugged from its
power source.
2. Place or mount the matrix in its intended location. Use the included mounting
brackets or plastic feet, as desired.
3. Using a High Speed HDMI® Cable (not included), plug one end into the HDMI input
on one of your displays, then plug the other end into one of the OUTPUTS on the
matrix. Repeat for the other three displays.
4. (Optional) Using a digital coaxial S/PDIF cable (not included), plug one end into the
digital coaxial input on your external amplifier or receiver, then plug the other end
into the SPDIF output on the matrix. Repeat for the other three SPDIF connections,
as desired.
5. Using a High Speed HDMI Cable (not included), plug one end into one of the INPUTS
on the matrix, then plug the other end into the HDMI output on one of your source
devices. Repeat for the other three source devices.
6. (Optional) If the IR "eye" on the front panel will be obstructed, plug the included IR
receiver into the IR IN jack on the matrix, then position the IR "eye" where it can
receive signals from the included IR remote control.
7. (Optional) If you will be controlling the matrix using a third party RS232 control
software (not included) on your PC, plug the included RS232 cable into the RS232
connector on the matrix, then plug the other end into a serial port on your
computer.
8. (Optional) If you will be controlling the matrix using the built-in web GUI, plug one
end of an Ethernet cable (not included) into the TCPIP jack on the matrix, then plug
the other end into either an Ethernet router or switch in your existing network
(recommended) or directly into the Ethernet jack on your PC (not recommended).
9. Plug the DC barrel connector on the included AC power adapter into the DC 24V
jack on the matrix, then plug the adapter into a nearby AC power adapter. The

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POWER LED on the front panel will illuminate green, indicating that the matrix is in
standby mode.
10. (Optional) Determine the maximum resolution and audio capabilities of your least
capable display (the one with the lowest resolution and fewest audio channels),
then set the DIP switches on the rear panel to the appropriate positions for the
video and audio capabilities. See the EDID MANAGEMENT section for details on
how to set the DIP switches.
11. Plug in and power on all connected equipment. Start video playback on each source
device and verify that the video can be seen on each display. Use the IR remote
control to verify that you can switch each output to view the video from each input.
Refer to the OPERATION section for operating instructions.
Congratulations, your new matrix is now installed and ready for normal operation.
CONNECTION STATUS
Press any of the four OUTPUTS buttons on the front panel. The LED for the connected
INPUT will briefly illuminate.
CONFIGURING FOR DIRECT TCP/IP CONTROL
If you connected the matrix to an Ethernet switch or router, there is nothing special that
needs to be done for TCP/IP control. Refer to either the TCP/IP Software Control or TCP/IP
GUI Control portions of the OPERATION section below for connection and operation
details.
However, if you connected the matrix directly to the Ethernet jack on your PC, you will
need to configure it to communicate with the matrix. Perform the following steps to
change the network connection settings:
1. Open Control Panel.
2. Click the Network and Internet option.
3. Click the View network status and tasks link.

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4. Click the Change adapter settings link.
5. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties from the menu.
6. Left click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) entry, then click the Properties
button.
7. Click the radio button next to the Use the following IP address: entry, then input
the following:
IP Address: 192.168.0.178
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
8. Click the OK button to close the TCP/IPv4 Properties dialog, then click the Close
button to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog.

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EDID MANAGEMENT
The DIP switches on the rear panel allow you to set the EDID information that is passed to
the source devices. Use the following table to determine the settings for the DIP switches
for specific video resolution and audio capabilities. When in the down position, each
switch represents a 0, while putting the switch in the up position represents a 1.
#
Switch
Video
Audio
0
0000
Pass-through (default)
1
0001
720p 2D
Pass-through
2
0010
720p 3D
Pass-through
3
0011
1080p 2D
Pass-through
4
0100
1080p 3D
Pass-through
5
0101
4K@30Hz
Pass-through
6
0110
4K@30Hz
2-channel
7
0111
4K@30Hz
7.1-channel
8
1000
4K@60Hz 4:2:0
Pass-through
9
1001
4K@60Hz 4:2:0
7.1-channel
10
1010
4K@60Hz 4:4:4
Pass-through
11
1011
4K@60Hz 4:4:4
7.1-channel
1111
Enable software EDID
management (RS232 or TCPIP)

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OPERATION
Front Panel
Perform the following steps to connect an input to one or more outputs.
1. Press the INPUTS button corresponding to the desired source device.
2. Press one or more of the OUTPUTS buttons, corresponding to the display(s) on
which you want to view the selected input.
3. The LED corresponding to the buttons pressed will blink three times if the operation
was successful. If not, the LEDs will remain off.
Examples:
To connect input 1 to output 3, press the INPUTS 1 button, then press the OUTPUTS 3
button.
To connect input 2 to both output 2 and output 4, press the INPUTS 2 button, then
press the OUTPUTS 2 button, followed by the OUTPUTS 4 button.
IR Remote Control
Perform the following steps to direct one of the inputs to one or more
outputs.
1. Press the numbered button in the INPUTS section of the remote
control corresponding to the desired source device.
2. Press one or more numbered buttons in the OUTPUTS section
corresponding to the display on which you want to view the
selected input. Alternatively, press the ALL button if you want
to view the selected input on all output displays.
3. Press the ENTER button in the MENU section to confirm the
operation. Alternatively, press the CLEAR button in the MENU
section if you want to cancel the operation.

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Examples:
To connect input 1 to output 3, press the 1button in the INPUTS section, then press
the 3button in the OUTPUTS section, and finally press the ENTER button.
To connect input 2 to both output 2 and output 4, press the 2button in the INPUTS
section, then press both the 2and 4buttons in the OUTPUTS section, and finally
press the ENTER button in the MENU section.
Perform the following steps to manage the EDID settings for one or more inputs.
1. Press the EDID button in the MENU section.
2. Press one of the numbered buttons in the INPUTS section corresponding to the
source device you want to send the EDID information. Alternatively, press the ALL
button in the MENU section if you want to send the EDID information to all the
source devices.
3. Press the numbered button in the OUTPUTS section corresponding to the display
whose EDID settings you want to send to the selected source devices.
4. Press the ENTER button in the MENU section to confirm the operation. Alternatively,
press the CLEAR button in the MENU section to cancel the operation.
Examples:
To send the EDID information from display 3 to input 1, press the EDID button in the
MENU section, then press the 1 button in the INPUTS section, then press the 3
button in the OUTPUTS section, and finally press the ENTER button in the MENU
section.
To send the EDID information from display 4 to all the inputs, press the EDID button
in the MENU section, then press the ALL button in the MENU section, then press the
4button in the OUTPUTS section, and finally press the ENTER button in the MENU
section.

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RS232 Control
For RS232 control you will need to connect your PC to the matrix using the included RS232
cable. You will also need to use a third party RS232 control software, such as CommWatch
(not included). The following image shows the basic interface of CommWatch.
Use the following communications parameters:
Baud Rate: 9600
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Parity: none
To allow for RS232 control, you must set the EDID DIP switches on the rear panel to 1111.
The matrix responds to the commands contained in the following table. Note that the
braces in the following commands (i.e., [ and ]) are not part of the commands and are used
only for clarity. The other punctuation marks ARE part of the commands.

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System Commands
Command
Function
Feedback Example
/*Type;
Query the model
XXXXX
/^Version;
Query the firmware version
VX.X.X
Demo.
Puts the matrix in "demo" mode,
which switches the inputs and
outputs every 2 seconds. After
switching through all inputs and
outputs, the matrix will return
to normal operation mode.
Demo Mode
AV:01->01
AV:01->02
AV:01->03
AV:01->04
AV:02->02
...
Normal Mode
Undo.
Cancels the current operation
Undo OK!
PWON.
Turns the matrix on
PWON
PWOFF.
Puts the matrix into standby
mode. Send the PWON
command to turn the matrix on.
PWOFF.
STANDBY.
Puts the matrix in standby
mode. Press any button to turn
the matrix on.
STANDBY
%9962.
Query the power status
STANDBY, PWOFF, or
PWON
%9964.
Query the IP address
IP:XXX.XXX.X.XXX
%0911.
Reset the matrix to the factory
defaults
Factory Default

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Lock/Unlock Commands
Command
Function
Feedback Example
/%Lock;
Lock the front panel buttons
System Locked!
/%Unlock;
Unlock the front panel buttons
System Unlock!
%9961.
Query the system lock status
System Locked! or Unlock!
Switching Commands
Command
Function
Feedback Example
[x]All.
Connect input [x] to all output
channels
X To All. (X=01~04)
All#.
Connect each input to the
corresponding output channel,
i.e., 1->1, 2->2, etc.
All Through.
All$.
Switch off all output channels
All Closed.
[x]#.
Connect input [x] to output [x}
X Through. (X=01~04)
[x]$.
Switch off output [x]
X Closed. (X=01~04)
[x]@.
Switch on output [x]
X Open. (X-01~04)
All@
Switch on all output channels
All Open.
[x1]V[x2].
Connect input [x1] to one or
several output [x2]. Separate
multiple output channels with a
comma.
AV:X1->X2 (X1/X2=01~04)
Status[x].
Query the connection status of
output [x]
AV:Y->X (X/Y=01~04)

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Switching Commands (continued)
Command
Function
Feedback Example
Status.
Query the connection status of
each input and output channel
AV:01->01
AV:01->02
AV:01->03
AV:01->04
%9971.
Query the connection status of
the inputs
In 01 02 03 04
Connect Y Y Y Y
%9972.
Query the connection status of
the outputs
Out 01 02 03 04
Connect Y Y Y Y
%9975.
Query the connection status of
the inputs and outputs
In 01 02 03 04
Out 04 04 04 04
%9976.
Query the output resolution
Resolution
Out 1 1920x1080P
Out 2 1920x1080P
Out 3 1920x1080P
Out 4 1920x1080P
Scene Commands
Command
Function
Feedback Example
Save[Y].
Save the current operation to
the preset command [Y]
Save to FY (Y=1-10)
Recall[Y].
Recall the preset command [Y]
Recall From FY (Y=1-10)
Clear[Y].
Clear the preset command [Y]
Clear FY (Y=1-10)

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HDCP Compliance
Command
Function
Feedback Examples
/%[Y]/[X]:[Z].
HDCP management command.
Y=output channel
X=input port Y=1~4 or ALL)
Z=HDCP status (1=compliant,
0=non-compliant)
/%Y/ALL:0.
%0801.
Auto HDCP management,
activate carrier native mode
%0801
%9973.
Query the HDCP status of the
input signals
In 01 02 03 04
HDCP Y N Y N
%9974.
Query the HDCP status of the
output signals
Out 01 02 03 04
HDCP Y N Y N
EDID Commands
(note that the DIP switches must be set to 1111 for these to work)
Command
Function
Feedback Examples
EDIDH[x]B[y].
Input port [y] learns the EDID
from output port [x].
If the EDID data is available and
the audio portion supports only
PCM, then force-set it to
support PCM mode only. If the
EDID data is not available, then
set it as initialized EDID data.
EDIDH1B1
EDIDPCM[x].
Set the audio for input port [x]
to PCM
EDIDPCM[x]

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EDID Commands (continued)
(note that the DIP switches must be set to 1111 for these to work)
Command
Function
Feedback Examples
EDIDG[x].
Get EDID data from output [x]
and display the output port
number
Hexadecimal EDID data and
carriage return character
EDIDMInit.
Restore the factory default EDID
data for each input
EDIDMInit.
EDIDM[X]B[Y].
Manual EDID switching. Enable
input [Y] to learn the EDID data
of output [X]. If the EDID data is
not available, then set it as
initialized EDID data.
EDIDM3B1
EDID/[x][y].
Set the EDID data of input port
[x] to built-in EDID # [y].
[y]=0~11 corresponding to the 12
embedded EDID settings. Refer
to the EDID MANAGEMENT
section above.
EDID/[x]/[y]
EDIDUpgrade[x].
Upgrade EDID data through the
RS232 connection. [x]=input
port 1~4, 5=All input ports.
When the switch receives the
command, it will show a
message to prompt you to send
the EDID file (.bin file). The
operation will be canceled after
10 seconds.
Please send the EDID file
EDID Upgrade OK!

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EDID Commands (continued)
(note that the DIP switches must be set to 1111 for these to work)
Command
Function
Feedback Examples
GetInPortEDID[X]
Get the EDID data of input [X].
[X]=1~4
%9979.
Get the DIP switch status
EDID RS232 GUI CONTROL
1111
Digital Audio Commands
Command
Function
Feedback Example
DigitAudioON[x].
Enable SPDIF audio output port
[x]. [x]=1~4, 5=All ports
DigitAudio ON [x]/ALL
Outputs
DigitAudioOFF[x].
Disable SPDIF audio output port
[x]. [x]=1~4, 5=All ports
DigitAudio OFF [x]/All
Outputs
%9977.
Query the status of digital audio
for all output channels
Out 01 02 03 04
Audio Y Y Y Y