Monoprice Blackbird 39665 User manual

Blackbird™4K 8x8 HDMI® Matrix
P/N 39665
User's Manual

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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES...................................................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................................................................................5
FEATURES........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
CUSTOMER SERVICE ..............................................................................................................................................................................6
PACKAGE CONTENTS............................................................................................................................................................................6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Front Panel............................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
IR Remote Control .............................................................................................................................................................................8
FRONT PANEL CONTROL....................................................................................................................................................................8
Basic Connection................................................................................................................................................................................8
Check EDID ..............................................................................................................................................................................................9
Select EDID..............................................................................................................................................................................................9
PTP Set ........................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Save Preset............................................................................................................................................................................................10
Recall Preset .........................................................................................................................................................................................10
View IP ......................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Select Baud............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Reset ............................................................................................................................................................................................................11
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION..................................................................................................................................................11
EDID SETTINGS .........................................................................................................................................................................................12
SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM............................................................................................................................................ 13
CONNECTING ETHERNET..................................................................................................................................................................14
Existing Network...............................................................................................................................................................................14

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Direct Connect....................................................................................................................................................................................14
WEB GUI.........................................................................................................................................................................................................15
General Page........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Matrix Page ...........................................................................................................................................................................................16
EDID Page ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Network Page......................................................................................................................................................................................18
Upgrade Page......................................................................................................................................................................................19
RS-232 GUI...................................................................................................................................................................................................20
TECHNICAL SUPPORT.........................................................................................................................................................................20
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................................................................21
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................................................................................22
Notice for FCC....................................................................................................................................................................................22
Notice for Industry Canada..................................................................................................................................................... 23

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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 excessive vibration.
•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 a heat source, 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.
•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.

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•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
This Blackbird™4K 8x8 HDMI® Matrix allows you to view any of eight HDMI video sources
on any or all of eight HDMI displays. It is fully compliant with the HDMI 2.0b specification,
as well as the HDCP™2.2 and 1.4 specifications. It supports up to 18Gbps video bandwidth
and video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4 on all ports. It supports High-Dynamic
Range (HDR) video and has sophisticated EDID® management.
FEATURES
•Up to 18Gbps video bandwidth
•Supports resolutions up to 4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4, including 1080p@120Hz and
1080p@60Hz 3D video
•Compliant with the HDMI® 2.0b, HDCP™2.2, and HDCP 1.4 standards
•Supports HDR, CEC, and smart EDID® management
•Audio can be de-embedded to digital coaxial outputs
•Supports pass-through of high definition audio up to 7.1 channels
•Can be controlled by front panel buttons, IR remote control, RS-232 GUI, and Web
GUI
•1U rack mount capable

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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 sup[email protected]. Check the website for
support times and links.
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 8x8 HDMI® Matrix
1x IR Remote Control
1x AC Power Adapter (12 VDC, 3A)
1x Wideband IR Receiver
1x RS-232 Serial Cable
1x User's Manual

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front Panel
1. OLED Display: Displays the system input/output port status, EDID® management,
and matrix IP address.
2. IR Window: The IR window receives the signal from the included IR remote control.
3. Control Buttons: ◄, ►, ▲, ▼, and Menu buttons used for controlling the matrix.
See the FRONT PANEL CONTROL section for operation details.
4. Power: Press and hold the Power Button to power the matrix on or to put it into
standby mode. The Power LED illuminates green when the matrix is on and
illuminates red while in standby mode.
Rear Panel
1. INPUT: Eight HDMI® ports for connecting HDMI source devices.
2. OUTPUT: Eight HDMI ports for connecting HDMI displays.
3. IR EXT: 3.5mm jack for connecting the included IR receiver.
4. DC 12V: DC barrel connector for connecting the included AC power adapter.
5. CONTROL: RJ45 Ethernet jack for connecting a modem or Ethernet router and a
DB-9 RS-232 serial port for connecting a computer for RS-232 serial control.

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6. AUDIO OUTPUT: Eight digital coaxial connectors for connecting external amplifiers
for amplification of the de-embedded audio.
7. GND: Ground connection.
IR Remote Control
1. : Press the button to turn the matrix on or to put it into
standby.
2. Input 1-8: Use the numbered buttons to directly select an
input.
3. Input ◄►:Use the ◄and ►buttons to cycle through the
inputs.
4. Output 1-8: Use the numbered buttons to directly select an
output.
5. Output All: Press the All button to select all outputs.
FRONT PANEL CONTROL
Basic Connection
Perform the following steps to make a basic connection between an input and an output.
1. With the OLED Display in its initial state, use the ◄and ►buttons to select the
output port.
2. Use the ▲and ▼buttons to select the input port.
3. Press the Menu button to confirm the connection.

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Check EDID
Perform the following steps to check the EDID™ settings.
1. With the OLED Display in its initial state, use the ▲and ▼buttons to check the
EDID setting for each input.
2. Press the Menu button to return to the initial state of the OLED Display.
Select EDID
Perform the following steps to set the EDID® for one of the inputs.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the ▲and ▼buttons to select the function, then press the ►button.
3. Use the ▲and ▼buttons to select the desired EDID setting. Refer to the EDID
SETTINGS section for the list of EDID settings.
4. Once the desired EDID setting is displayed, press the ►button.
5. Use the ▲and ▼buttons to select the input to assign the EDID setting, then press
the ►button to confirm the change.
PTP Set
You can quickly set the matrix to PTP (point-to-point) mode, where each input (1-8) is
connected to its corresponding output (A-H). Perform the following steps to set PTP mode.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the ▲and ▼buttons to select the function, then press the ►button.

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Save Preset
You can save the current configuration to a preset, from which it can later be recalled.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the ▲and ▼buttons to select the function, then press the ►button.
3. Use the ▲and ▼buttons to select a storage location.
4. Press the ►button to confirm the operation.
Recall Preset
Perform the following steps to load a previously saved memory preset.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the ▲and ▼buttons to select the function, then press the ►button.
3. Use the ▲and ▼buttons to select a preset.
4. Press the ►button to confirm the operation.
View IP
Perform the following steps to view the IP address and DHCP status of the matrix.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the ▲and ▼buttons to select the function, then press the ►button to
display the IP address and DHCP status.

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Select Baud
Perform the following steps to set the serial baud rate.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the ▲and ▼buttons to select the function, then press the ►button.
3. Use the ▲and ▼buttons to select the baud rate.
4. Press the ►button to confirm the operation.
Reset
Perform the following steps to reset the matrix to its factory default settings.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the ▲and ▼buttons to select the function, then press the ►button.
3. Press the ►button again to confirm the operation or press the ◄button to cancel.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Perform the following steps to connect an input and an output (or all outputs) using the
included IR remote control.
1. Either press a numbered Output button or press the All button to select all outputs.
2. Either press a numbered Input button to directly select an input or use the ◄and
►buttons to cycle through the inputs.

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EDID SETTINGS
The following table lists the 27 different EDID® settings.
#
Video
Audio
1
720p
2.0 CH
2
1080p
2.0 CH
3
1080p
5.1 CH
4
1080p
7.1 CH
5
1080i
2.0 CH
6
1080i
5.1 CH
7
1080i
7.1 CH
8
3D
2.0 CH
9
3D
5.1 CH
10
3D
7.1 CH
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4K@30Hz
2.0 CH
12
4K@30Hz
5.1 CH
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4K@30Hz
7.1 CH
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4K@60Hz YUV 4:2:0
2.0 CH
15
4K@60Hz YUV 4:2:0
5.1 CH
16
4K@60Hz YUV 4:2:0
7.1 CH
17
4K@60Hz
2.0 CH
18
4K@60Hz
5.1 CH
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4K@60Hz
7.1 CH

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#
Copy Output
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Copy HDMI Out A
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Copy HDMI Out B
22
Copy HDMI Out C
23
Copy HDMI Out D
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Copy HDMI Out E
25
Copy HDMI Out F
26
Copy HDMI Out G
27
Copy HDMI Out H
SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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CONNECTING ETHERNET
Existing Network
You can connect the matrix to your existing Ethernet network router or modem using an
Ethernet cable. Once connected, you can access the Web GUI by typing 192.168.1.100 into
the address bar of your web browser.
Direct Connect
If you do not have an existing Ethernet network or do not want to use your network, you
can connect the matrix directly to your PC. Perform the following steps to make a direct
connection. The following instructions are for Windows® computers.
1. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the rear panel of the matrix,
then plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer.
2. Open Control Panel on your PC, then select Network and Internet > Network and
Sharing Center.
3. Click the Local Area Connection entry, then click the Properties button.
4. Click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) entry, then click the Properties
button.
5. Click the radio button next to the Use the
following IP address entry and the radio
button next to the Use the following DNS
server addresses entry.
6. Enter 192.168.1.X into the IP address field, where
X is any number between 1 and 255, other than
100.
7. Enter 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet mask field,
then click the OK button to save the changes.

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8. Click the Close button on the Local Area Connection Properties and Local Area
Connection Status dialogs to close them, then close Control Panel.
9. Momentarily press the Menu button on the front panel of the matrix. Use the ▲
and ▼buttons until View IP is displayed, then press the ►button to display the IP
address and DHCP status.
10. Type the IP address into your web browser to access the Web GUI.
WEB GUI
The matrix has a built-in Web GUI, allowing you to control it using your PC. You can
connect the matrix to your network using your web browser.
If you are connecting using your existing network, type 192.168.1.100 into your web browser
to access the Web GUI. If you are connecting directly to your PC, type the IP address that is
displayed when you select the View IP option.
General Page
1. Click the Status button to check the current matrix connection status.
2. This area displays the current input and output status. Yes indicates that the input
or output has a valid connection, while No indicates no connection.

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3. Slide the Power switch to the right to turn the matrix on or to the left to put it into
standby mode.
4. Slide the Beep switch to the right to enable an audible beep whenever a front panel
button is pressed. Slide it to the left to disable button beeping.
5. Click the Reboot button to reboot the matrix.
6. Click the Factory Reset button to reset all settings to their factory default values.
Matrix Page
This screen allows you to connect an input to each output. Click the green button, then
click the number of the desired input.

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EDID Page
1. This section allows you to directly set the desired EDID® for any input. Use the first
drop-down list to select the desired EDID setting, use the second drop-down list to
select the input, then click the Set button to set the displayed EDID for the
displayed input.
2. This section allows you to copy the EDID settings of any output display to any input.
Use the first drop-down list to select the desired output, use the second drop-down
list to select the input, then click the Set button to set the EDID from the displayed
output to the displayed input.
3. This section allows you to load a file with the desired EDID settings. Use the first
drop-down list to browse and select the EDID file, use the second drop-down list to
select the input, then click the Set button to load the EDID settings from the
displayed file to the displayed input.
4. This section displays the current EDID settings for each input. Click the Get Status
button to refresh the list.

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Network Page
1. This section allows you to display or set the IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway, and
MAC address.
If the DHCP button is to the right, this displays the address values. Click the Set
button to save the DHCP status.
If the DHCP button is to the left, you can input the IP address, Subnet mask,
Gateway, and MAC address. Click the Save Changes button to save the values you
entered.
Click the Net Status button to refresh the current network settings and display
them in the Status Log window.
2. The Status Log window displays the current network address information.
3. Click the Clear button to clear the Status Log.

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Upgrade Page
If a firmware update is available, use the drop-down list to select the firmware file, then
click the Upgrade button to perform the update.

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RS-232 GUI
In addition to the Web GUI, the matrix includes an RS-232 GUI. Each page and the options
on the RS-232 GUI correspond to the pages of the same name in the Web GUI. To use the
RS-232 GUI, plug the included RS-232 Serial Cable into the RS-232 jack on the rear panel,
then plug the other end into an available USB port on your computer.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Monoprice is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to assist you with any
questions you may have about installation, setup, troubleshooting, or product
recommendations. If you ever need assistance with your new product, please come online
to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable Tech Support Associates. Technical
support is available through the online chat button on our website www.monoprice.com
or through email by sending a message to [e-mail]. Check the website for
support times and links.