Monoprice Blackbird 39667 User manual

Blackbird™ 4K 4x2 HDMI® Matrix
P/N 39667
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 4x2 HDMI® Matrix allows you to distribute any
of four HDMI sources to either or both connected displays. It fully
complies with the HDMI 2.0b and HDCP™ 2.2 and 1.4
specifications. It supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz with
the YCbCr 4:4:4 color space. It can extract the audio from either
output and send it to the digital optical S/PDIF and stereo analog
audio outputs. It can upscale 1080p video to 4K and downscale 4K
video to 1080p. It supports the Audio Return Channel (ARC)
feature and includes an IR remote control. It features EDID®
management and supports up to 18Gbps bandwidth. It supports
the Dolby Vision™, HDR10+, and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) high-
dynamic range video encoding standards.

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FEATURES
•Distribute any of four video inputs to either or both
connected displays
•Fully compliant with the HDMI® 2.0b and HDCP™ 2.2 and 1.4
specifications
•Supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz with YCbCr
4:4:4 color space
•Supports up to 18Gbps bandwidth
•Can extract the audio from either output and send it to the
digital optical S/PDIF and stereo analog audio outputs
•Can upscale 1080p video to 4K and downscale 4K video to
1080p
•Supports the Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature
•Includes an IR remote control
•Includes EDID® management
•Supports the Dolby Vision™, HDR10+, and Hybrid Log-
Gamma (HLG) high-dynamic range video encoding
standards

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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.
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 4x2 HDMI® matrix
1x AC power adapter (12 VDC, 1A)
1x IR remote control
2x Mounting ears
1x User's manual

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front Panel
1. POWER LED: The LED illuminates blue when power is
applied.
2. IR: IR "eye" for receiving signals from the included IR
remote control.
3. OUT A: Momentarily press the button to cycle forward
through the available inputs. One of the numbered LEDs
illuminates to indicate which input is selected. Press and
hold the button for 3 seconds to toggle the automatic
switching function on or off. The AUTO LED illuminates
when AUTO mode is enabled.
4. OUT B: Momentarily press the button to cycle forward
through the available inputs. One of the numbered LEDs
illuminates to indicate which input is selected. Press and
hold the button for 3 seconds to toggle the automatic
switching function on or off. The AUTO LED illuminates
when AUTO mode is enabled.

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5. AUDIO: When ARC is off, press the button to toggle
between extracting the audio from the Aor Boutputs to
both the digital optical S/PDIF and analog stereo audio
outputs. When ARC is on, press the button to toggle
between receiving ARC audio from the Aor Boutputs to
the digital optical S/PDIF audio outputs only. One of the
LEDs illuminates to indicate the selected output.
6. 4K→1080P: Press the button to cycle through which of the
outputs is downscaled to 1080p. The cycle order is no
outputs downscaled, output A downscaled, output B
downscaled, and both outputs downscaled. The LEDs
illuminate to indicate the downscaled outputs.
7. ARC: Press the button to turn the Audio Return Channel
(ARC) feature on or off.
Rear Panel
1. HDMI IN: Four HDMI® inputs for connecting the video
source devices.

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2. OUT A and OUT B: Two HDMI outputs for connecting the
video displays.
3. OPTICAL and L/R: Digital optical S/PDIF and 3.5mm stereo
analog audio outputs.
4. EDID: Three position slide switch to select which EDID®
method to use.
•AUTO: When the switch is in the AUTO position, the
matrix will poll the EDID capabilities of each display,
will combine them to get the best possible EDID for
both displays, and sends the combined EDID to the
connected source device(s). The source device(s) will
then send the combined EDID back to the
corresponding displays.
•COPY: When the switch is in the COPY position, the
matrix will copy the EDID capabilities of the display
connected to OUT A to the source device(s) connected
to each output. The source device(s) will then send the
EDID back to the corresponding displays.
•STD: Sets the EDID of the source device(s) to output
1080p video.
5. SERVICE: Micro USB port for performing a firmware update.
6. DC 12V: DC barrel connector for connecting the included
AC power adapter.

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Remote Control
1. : Press the button to turn the
unit on or put it into standby mode.
2. Output A:
•1/2/3/4: Press one of the
numbered buttons to directly
select the corresponding input
for Output A.
•◄►: Press the buttons to
cycle backwards or forwards
through the available inputs.
•AUTO: Press the button to
toggle automatic input
switching on or off.
•4K/HD: Press the button to toggle output downscaling
on or off.
3. Output B:
•1/2/3/4: Press one of the numbered buttons to directly
select the corresponding input for Output B.
•◄►: Press the buttons to cycle backwards or
forwards through the available inputs.