Monoprice 39668 User manual

Blackbird™ 4K 4x4 HDMI® Matrix with HDBaseT™ Out
P/N 39668
User's Manual

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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 a heat source,
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.
•Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not use in close,
confined spaces.

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•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.
•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.

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INTRODUCTION
This Blackbird™ 4K 4x4 HDMI® Matrix allows you to distribute any
of four HDMI source devices to any of four HDMI displays. It
supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4, including
1080p@120Hz and all 1080p@60Hz 3D HDMI display modes. It is
compliant with the HDMI 2.0b and HDCP™ 2.2 specifications and
delivers up to 18Gbps bandwidth. The kit includes three
HDBaseT™ receivers, allowing extension of the video signal to
distances up to 70 meters over a single Cat6 Ethernet cable. It
supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) and includes smart EDID®
management.

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FEATURES
•Distribute any of four HDMI® source devices to any of four
HDMI displays
•Fully compliant with the HDMI 2.0b, HDCP™ 2.2, and HDCP
1.4 specifications
•Supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4,
including 1080p@120Hz and 3D 1080p@60Hz
•Extends 1080p@60Hz 36-bit Deep Color signals to
distances up to 70 meters over a single Cat6 Ethernet cable
•Extends 1080p@60Hz 48-bit Deep Color, 1080p@120Hz 24-
bit Deep Color, 4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4 and 4:2:0 signals to
distances up to 40 meters over a single Cat 6 Ethernet
cable
•Supports up to 7.1 channel pass-through audio
•Supports digital and analog audio de-embedding from any
of the four outputs
•Supports the 24V Power over Cable (PoC) feature
•Supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) and smart EDID®
management
•Built-in Web GUI and RS-232 computer control options

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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 or via email at
[email protected]. Check the website for support times
and links.

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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 HDMI matrix
3x HDBaseT receivers
2x Matrix mounting ears
6x Receiver mounting ears
4x Euroblock terminals
8x Wideband IR receivers
8x Wideband IR transmitters
1x IR remote control
1x AC power adapter (24 VDC, 2.7A)
1x User's manual

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front Panel
1. POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when power is
applied and is off when in standby mode.
2. DISPLAY: The four-digit display shows the selected input
for each output channel.
3. IR RECEIVER: IR "eye" for receiving signals from the included
IR remote control.
4. POWER: Press the button to turn the matrix on or put it in
standby mode.
5. OUT: Press any of the buttons to cycle through the
available inputs for the corresponding output.

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Rear Panel
1. INPUT: Four HDMI® ports for connecting the video source
devices.
2. OUTPUT: One HDMI port for connecting a local display and
three RJ45 jacks for connecting the HDBaseT™ receivers
using Cat6 Ethernet cables (not included).
3. AUDIO OUT: One digital optical S/PDIF output and one
3.5mm stereo analog output for connecting an external
amplifier or powered speakers for playback of audio de-
embedded from one of the outputs.
4. IR EXT: 3.5mm jack for connecting one of the included IR
receivers in the event that the front panel IR receiver is
blocked or the matrix is installed in a cabinet.
5. IR INPUT: Five 3.5mm jacks for connecting the included IR
receivers for control of the displays. The four numbered
jacks send the IR signal to the corresponding output, while
the ALL jack sends the IR signal to all outputs.

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6. IR OUTPUT: Five 3.5mm jacks for connecting the included IR
transmitters for control of the video source devices. The
four numbered jacks send the IR signal to the
corresponding source device, while the ALL jack sends IR
signals to all source devices.
7. CONTROL: One RJ45 jack for connecting a computer for
Ethernet control and one RS-232 Euroblock terminal for
RS-232 computer control.
8. DC 24V: DC barrel connector for connecting the included
AC power adapter.
Receivers
1. POWER: The LED illuminates red when power is applied.
2. DC 24V: DC barrel connector for attaching an AC power
adapter. The receivers support the Power over Cable (PoC)
feature, which allows them to draw power from the matrix

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over the Ethernet cable, so only a single AC power adapter
is included.
3. HDBaseT IN: RJ45 jack for connecting the Cat6 Ethernet
cable from the matrix.
4. HDMI OUT: HDMI® port for connecting an HDMI display.
5. IR IN: 3.5mm jack for connecting one of the included IR
receivers.
6. IR OUT: 3.5mm jack for connecting one of the included IR
transmitters.
7. RS-232: Euroblock terminal for connecting a computer for
RS-232 computer control.
8. CONNECTION LED: The LED illuminates when there is a
good connection with the matrix and flashes when the
connection is poor. The LED is off if there is no connection.
9. DATA LED: The LED illuminates when the video signal
contains HDCP™ data and flashes when the signal does not
have HDCP data. The LED is off when there is no HDMI
signal present.

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Remote Control
1. Power: Press the button to turn the
matrix on or to put it into standby
mode.
2. Output: Four sets of six buttons
corresponding to each of the four
outputs. Press one of the 1, 2, 3, or 4
buttons to directly select the
corresponding input. Press the ◄
or ►button to cycle backwards or
forwards through the inputs.

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SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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IR CONTROL
The system features two-way IR control, allowing you to control
the source devices from the remote display locations and to
control the remote displays from the matrix location.
To control a source device from the display locations, plug one of
the included IR receivers into the IR IN jack on each HDBaseT™
receiver and position it where it can receive IR control signals.
Next, either plug one of the included IR transmitters into the IR
OUTPUT ALL jack on the matrix and position it where it can
transmit IR signals to all the source devices or plug four IR
transmitters into the numbered IR OUTPUT jacks and position
each where it can transmit IR signals to the corresponding source
device.
To control the remote displays from the matrix location, plug one
of the included IR transmitters into the IR OUT jack on each
HDBaseT receiver and position it where it can transmit signals to
the display's IR receiver window. Next, if you want to control all
displays at once, plug one of the included IR receivers into the IR
INPUT ALL jack on the matrix and position it where it can receive
IR signals from the remote control. If you want to control the
remote displays individually, plug one of the included IR receivers
into the numbered IR INPUT jacks on the matrix and position
them where they can receive IR signals from the remote controls.

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EDID SETTINGS
The following table displays all the supported video and audio
EDID® settings.
EDID Mode
Video
Audio
1
720p
Stereo 2.0
2
1080p
Stereo 2.0
3
1080p
Dolby®/DTS® 5.1
4
1080p
HD 7.1
5
1080i
Stereo 2.0
6
1080i
Dolby/DTS 5.1
7
1080i
HD 7.1
8
3D
Stereo 2.0
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3D
Dolby/DTS 5.1
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3D
HD 7.1
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4K@30Hz YCbCr 4:4:4
Stereo 2.0
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4K@30Hz YCbCr 4:4:4
Dolby/DTS 5.1
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4K@30Hz YCbCr 4:4:4
HD 7.1
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4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0
Stereo 2.0

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EDID Mode
Video
Audio
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4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0
Dolby®/DTS® 5.1
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4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0
HD 7.1
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4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4
Stereo 2.0
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4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4
Dolby/DTS 5.1
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4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4
HD 7.1

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WEB GUI
To control the matrix using your computer and the built-in Web
GUI, first plug one end of an Ethernet cable (not included) into
the LAN jack on the rear panel, then plug the other end into a
LAN jack on your router or Ethernet switch. Open a web browser
on your computer and type 192.168.1.100 into the address bar. The
following screen will be displayed.

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Click the radio button next to the TCP Control Mode option, then
click the Search button to obtain the matrix's dynamic IP address.
You can then type that address into the address bar in your
browser to display the control screens.
General Tab
1. The Connection Status section shows Yes when there is an
active Input or Output and shows No when there is not.
2. Use the Power slider to turn the matrix on or put it into
standby mode.
3. Use the Beep slider to enable or disable an audible beep
whenever a button on the matrix is pressed.
4. Click the Reboot button to reboot the matrix.

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5. Click the Factory Reset button to reset all matrix settings
to their factory default values.
Control Tab
1. Click the buttons in the OUT/IN section to make a
connection between an input and an output.
2. Click one of the buttons in the Audio Set section to select
which output will be the source for de-embedded audio.

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EDID Tab
1. Select an EDID® Mode using the first drop-down list, then
select a source device using the second drop-down list,
and finally click the Set button to send that specific EDID
to the selected source device.
2. Select an output device using the first drop-down list, then
select a source device using the second drop-down list,
and finally click the Set button to copy the EDID
capabilities of the selected output to the selected source
device.
3. Select a file on your computer with custom EDID settings
using the first drop-down list, then select a source device
using the second drop-down list, and finally click the Set