Monoprice Blackbird 44557 User manual

Blackbird™ by Monoprice™
P/N 44557
Quick Start Guide
8x8 MATRIX 4K60

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Thank You for Purchasing this Product
Surge Protection Device Recommended
Safety Warnings and Guidelines
To ensure optimum performance and safety, read the following instructions
before connecting, operating, or adjusting the product. Keep this manual for
future reference.
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by
electrical spikes, surges, electric shocks, lightning strikes, etc. The use of surge
protection systems is highly recommended to protect and extend the life of
your equipment.
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 uctuations
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 replace, stove,
radiator, etc. Do not leave it in direct sunlight.
• This device ventilates excessive heat through the slots and openings
in the case.

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• Do not block or cover these openings. Ensure that the device is in an
open area where it can get sucient airow to keep from
overheating.
• 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.
• Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp
the connector head or adapter body.
• Ensure that power is turned o 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.
Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................................................................................4
Features...........................................................................................................................................4
Package Contents.......................................................................................................................5
Operation Controls and Functions.....................................................................................5
IR Remote.....................................................................................................................................7
IR Cable Pin Assignment........................................................................................................9
EDID Management....................................................................................................................9
Web GUI User Guide................................................................................................................10
RS-232 Control Command....................................................................................................18
Application Example...............................................................................................................27
Specications.............................................................................................................................28

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1. Introduction
2. Features
The 18Gbps 8x8 HDMI Matrix from Blackbird is an ideal solution for transmitting
video and multi-channel high-resolution digital audio from up to 8 HDMI
sources to 8 HDMI displays. This device supports video transmission up to
4K2K@60Hz YUV 4:4:4, making it perfect for any type of play.
Moreover, the audio de-embedded to analog and coaxial audio is supported
from 8 HDMI output ports, and the device features an HDMI output ARC
function. This enables ARC audio from HDMI display devices to be extracted
to coaxial audio output. Each HDMI output also supports the 4K2K to 1080P
downscaler.
The device is easy to control using front panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232, LAN,
and Web GUI.
• HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2, and HDCP 1.4 compliant
• Up to 4K2K@60Hz (YUV 4:4:4) of video resolution supported on all
HDMI ports
• 18Gbps Video Bandwidth
• Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HLG
• 4K->1080P Down Scaler for each output
• Up to 7.1CH HD audio (LPCM, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD
• Master Audio) in audio pass-through
• Audio de-embedded supported via analog and coax ports
• ARC, CEC, and smart EDID management are supported
• 1U rack-mounted design with front panel OLED display
• Easy Control through front panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232, LAN, and
Web GUI

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• 1 × 18Gbps 8 × 8 HDMI Matrix
• 1 × 12V/5A Power Adapter
• 1 × IR Remote
• 1 × IR Receiver cable (1.5 meters)
• 1 × RS-232 serial cable (1.5 meters, male to female head)
• 2 × Mounting Ear
• 1 × User Manual
3. Package Contents
4. Operation Controls and Functions
Front Panel
1
7
3
25
6
4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
INPUT
OUTPUT
MENU
ENTER
18Gbps 8x8
HDMI Matrix
POWER
LOCK
DOWN
UP
No. Name Function Description
1OLED screen Display matrix switching status, input / output port, EDID,
Baud rate, IP Address.
2Power LED The LED will illuminate in green when the product is connected
to the power supply, and red when the product is on standby.
3
INPUT/
OUTPUT
buttons
To pair an output and input, rst press the desired output button,
then press the input button. The output is now tied to that Input
until you change it. The input can be simultaneously sent to other
outputs using the same procedure.

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No. Name Function Description
4MENU/ENTER
/UP/DOWN
1. EDID Check: On the initial OLED display screen, press the
"MENU" button to enter the Matrix switching state interface,
then press the "UP/DOWN" button to check the current EDID
information of each HDMI input port.
2. EDID setting: On the initial OLED display screen, press the
"MENU" button to enter the EDID setting interface, press the
"UP/DOWN" button to select the required EDID, and press
the "ENTER" button. A prompt "copy to input:" will appear. Then
press the "UP/DOWN" button to select the input port you need
to set and press the "ENTER" button again to conrm.
3. Baud rate setting: On the initial OLED display screen, press
the "MENU" button to enter the Baud rate interface, press the
"UP/DOWN" button to select the required Baud rate, and
nally press the "ENTER" button to conrm the setting.
4. IP Address Check: On the initial OLED display screen, press
the "MENU" button to enter the IP interface, then press the "UP/
DOWN" button to check the current IP address. Pressing the
"MENU" button again will return to the initial OLED display status.
5POWER
button
Long press the POWER button for 3 seconds to enter the standby
mode, then short press it to wake up the device.
6IR Window IR receiver window only receives the IR remote signal from this
product.
7LOCK button Short press the LOCK button to lock the front panel buttons
(Except the power button); Press it again to unlock.
Rear Panel
123
78 9
456
CONTROL
TCP/IP
DC 12V
RS-232
IR EXT
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8
L/R
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8
COAX
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8

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No. Name Function Description
1IR EXT
If the IR receiver window of the unit is blocked or the unit is
installed in a closed area out of the infrared line of sight, the IR
receiver cable can be inserted into the “IR EXT” port to receive
the IR remote signal.
2L/R OUT (1-8) Analog audio output port, connect to an amplier or speaker via a
3.5mm audio cable.
3COAX OUT
(1-8)
The coaxial audio output port connects to the audio output
device such as an audio amplier via a coaxial cable.
4TCP/IP port TCP/IP control port, connect to PC or router with an RJ45 cable.
5RS-232 port Connect to a PC or control system by D-Sub 9-pin cable to
transmit RS-232 command.
6GND Connect the housing to the ground.
7INPUT ports
(1-8)
HDMI input ports, connect to the HDMI source device such as a
DVD or set-top box with an HDMI cable.
8OUTPUT ports
(1-8)
HDMI output ports, connect to the HDMI display device such as
a TV or monitor with an HDMI cable.
9DC 12V Connect to 12V/5A power adapter.
5. IR Remote
Power on or Standby:
Power on the Matrix or set it to standby mode.
Output 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8:
Press these buttons to select the output source.
All:
Select all output source simultaneously. For example,
when you press the “All” button and then press input “1”
button, at this time the input “1” source will output to
all display devices.
Input 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8:
Press these buttons to select the input source.
◀ ▶:
Select the last or next input source.
HDMI Matrix Remote
1 2 3 4
58 67
1 2 34
58
67
All
Output
Input

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The Matrix can be selected through the input and output source by using the
IR remote. There are two ways to receive the IR remote signal.
Method 1: The IR window accepts the IR remote signal. When using the IR
remote, the furthest distance is 7 meters and the angle is ± 45°. The diagram is
shown below:
Method 2: If the IR receiver window of the Matrix is blocked or the Matrix
is installed in a closed area out of the infrared line of sight, the IR receiver
cable can be inserted into the “IR EXT” port to receive the IR remote signal.
The furthest distance for using the IR remote is 7 meters and the IR remote is
directly facing the IR receiver head. The diagram is shown below:
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
8765
All
HDMI Matrix Remote
Input
Output
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
INPUT
OUTPUT
MENU
ENTER
18Gbps 8x8
HDMI Matrix
POWER
LOCK
DOWN
UP
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
8765
All
HDMI Matrix Remote
Input
Output
CONTROL
TCP/IP
DC 12V
RS-232
IR EXT
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8
L/R
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8
COAX
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8

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IR RECEIVER
7. EDID Management
This Matrix has 21 factory-dened EDID settings, 2 user-dened EDID modes, and
16 copy EDID modes. You can select the dened EDID mode or copy EDID mode
to the input port through the onpanel button, RS-232 control, or Web GUI.
6. IR Cable Pin Assignment
RS-232 control operation: Connect the Matrix to the PC with a serial cable,
then open a Serial Command tool on the PC to send the ASCII command “s edid
in x from z!” to set EDID. For details, please refer to “EDID Setting” in the ASCII
command list of “RS-232 Control Command”.
Web GUI Operation: Please check the EDID management in the “Input page” of
“Web GUI User Guide”.
On-panel button operation: On the initial OLED display screen, press the
“MENU” button to enter the EDID setting interface, press the “UP/DOWN”
button to select the required EDID, and press the “ENTER” button to enter “Copy
to Input:” interface. Then press the “UP/DOWN” button to select the input port
you need to set and press the “ENTER” button again to conrm this operation.

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EDID
Mode EDID Description EDID
Mode EDID Description
1 1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0 17 4K2K60_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1
2 1080p, Dolby/DTS 5.1 18 4K2K60_444, HD Audio 7.1
3 1080p, HD Audio 7.1 19 4K2K60_444, Stereo Audio 2.0
HDR
4 1080i, Stereo Audio 2.0 20 4K2K60_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1 HDR
5 1080i, Dolby/DTS 5.1 21 4K2K60_444, HD Audio 7.1HDR
6 1080i, HD Audio 7.1 22 USER1
7 3D, Stereo Audio 2.0 23 USER2
8 3D, Dolby/DTS 5.1 24 Copy from HDMI output 1
9 3D, HD Audio 7.1 25 Copy from HDMI output 2
10 4K2K30_444, Stereo Audio 2.0 26 Copy from HDMI output 3
11 4K2K30_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1 27 Copy from HDMI output 4
12 4K2K30_444, HD Audio 7.1 28 Copy from HDMI output 5
13 4K2K60_420, Stereo Audio 2.0 29 Copy from HDMI output 6
14 4K2K60_420, Dolby/DTS 5.1 30 Copy from HDMI output 7
15 4K2K60_420, HD Audio 7.1 31 Copy from HDMI output 8
16 4K2K60_444, Stereo Audio 2.0
The dened EDID setting list of the product is shown as below:
8. Web GUI User Guide
The Matrix can be controlled by Web GUI. The operation method is shown
below:
Get the current IP Address.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.100. You can get the current Matrix IP address
in two ways:
Step 1

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IP:192.168.62.109 in the above figure is the current Matrix IP address (this IP
address is variable, depending on what the specic machine returns).
For the details of RS-232 control, please refer to “RS-232 Control Command”.
Connect the TCP/IP port of the Matrix to a PC with an UTP cable, and set the IP
address of the PC to be in the same network segment with the Matrix.
method 1: You can get the IP address via panel buttons. On the initial OLED
display, press the “MENU” button three times to enter the IP interface and
check the current IP address.
method 2: You can get the IP address is via RS-232 control. Send the ASCII
command “r ipcong!” through a Serial Command tool, then you’ll get the
feedback information as shown below:
Step 2
Input the IP address of the Matrix into your browser on the PC to enter the
Web GUI page.
After entering the Web GUI page, there will be a Login page, as shown below:
Step 3

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The Status page provides basic information about the product model, installed
rmware version and the network settings of the device.
Status Page
After entering the password, click the “LOGIN” button and the following Status
page will appear.
Select the Username from the list and enter the password. The
default passwords are:
Username: User Admin
Password: user admin
Video Page

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You can do the following operations on the Video page:
1. Output: The current device’s OUTPUT port. You can select the signal source
for it.
2. Input: You can click the drop-down menu to select the signal source for the
corresponding OUTPUT port.
3. Presets Name: You can name the current scene with a maximum length of 12
characters (Chinese name is unsupported).
4. Presets Set: You can restore the settings of the last saved audio-video matrix
switching relationship.
5. Presets Save: You can save the audio-video matrix switching relationship.
6.
Presets Clear: You can clear the saved audio-video matrix switching relationship.
Input Page
You can do the following operations on the Input page:
1. Inputs: Input channel of the device.
2. Active: It indicates whether the channel is connected to a signal source.
3. Name: The input channel’s name. You can modify it by entering the
corresponding name (max length: 12 characters) in the input box.
4. EDID: You can set the current channel’s EDID. The specic operation is
as follows:
Click the “Browse” button, then select the bin le. If you select the wrong EDID
le, there will be a prompt, as shown in the following gure:
Set EDID for the User

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Make sure to select the correct file, then you can check the name of the
selected file. Select “User 1” or “User 2”, then click “Upload”. After successful
setting, it will prompt as follows:
Click the drop-down box of “Select EDID File” to select the corresponding input
channel. Then click “Download” to download the corresponding EDID le.
Download the EDID File for the Corresponding Input Channel
Output Page

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CEC Page
You can do the following operations on the Output page:
1. Outputs: Output channel of the device.
2. Name: The current output channel’s name. You can modify it by entering
the corresponding name (max length: 12 characters) in the input box.
3. Cable: It indicates the connection status of output ports. When the output
port is connected to the display, it shows green, otherwise, it shows gray.
4. Scaler Mode: Set the current output resolution mode.
5. ARC: Turn on/o the ARC function.
6. Stream: Turn on/o the output stream.
You can perform CEC management on this page:
1. Input Control: You can control the operation of each input source by pressing
the icons on the page. (You can control multiple inputs simultaneously.)
2. Output Control: You can control the operation of each display, such as power
on/o, volume +/-, active source switching.

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Network Page
Click “Set Network Defaults” button, there will be a prompt, as shown in the
following gure:
Set the Default Network
Click “OK” to search the IP Address again, as shown in the following gure:

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After searching is completed, it will switch to the login page, the default
network setting is completed.
Click the “User” button, enter the correct Old Password, New Password, and
Conrm Password, then click “Save”. After successful modication, there will be
a prompt, as shown in the following gure:
Note: Input rules for changing passwords:
(1) The password can’t be empty.
(2) New Password can’t be the same as Old Password.
(3) New Password and Conrm Password must be the same.
Modify the Mode/IP Address/Gateway/Subnet Mask/Telnet Port as required,
click “Save” to save the settings, then it will come into eect.
After modication, if the Mode is “Static”, it will switch to the corresponding IP
Address; if the Mode is “DHCP”, it will automatically search and switch to the IP
Address assigned by the router.
Modify Network Setting
Modify Username

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1. Panel Lock: Click to lock/unlock panel buttons. “On” indicates that panel
buttons are unavailable; “O” indicates panel buttons are available.
2. Beep: Click to turn on/o the beep.
3. LCD: You can turn on/o the LCD, and set the turn-on time (15s/30s/60s).
4. Serial Baud Rate: Click the value to set the Serial Baud Rate.
5. Firmware Update: Click “Browse” to select the update le, then click “Update”
to complete the rmware update.
6. Factory Reset: You can reset the machine to factory defaults by clicking “Reset”.
7. Reboot: You can reboot the machine by clicking “Reboot”.
Note: After reset/reboot, it will switch to the login page.
The product also supports RS-232 control. You need a serial cable with RS232
male head and DB9 transfer USB male head. The RS-232 head of the serial cable
is connected to the RS-232 control port with DB 9 at the rear of the Matrix, and
the USB head of the serial cable is connected to a PC. The connection method
is as follows:
9. RS-232 Control Command
RS232
↑
System Page

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ASCII Command
Serial port protocol. Baud rate: 115200, Data bits: 8bit, Stop bits: 1, Check bit: 0
x - Parameter 1
y - Parameter 2
! - Delimiter
Command
Code
Function
Description Example Feedback Default
Setting
Power
s power z!
Power on/o the
device,z=0~1
(z=0 power o, z=1
power on)
s power 1!
Power on
System Initializing...
Initialization Finished!
FW version x.xx.xx
power on
r power! Get current power
state r power! power on/power o
s reboot! Reboot the device s reboot!
Reboot...
System Initializing...
Initialization Finished!
FW version x.xx.xx
System Setup
help! List all commands help!
r type! Get device model r type! HDP-MXB88DA
r status! Get device current
status r status!
Get the unit all status:
power, beep, lock, in/
out connection, video/
audio crosspoint, edid,
scaler, network status
r fw version! Get Firmware
version r fw version!
MCU BOOT: Vx.xx.xx
MCU APP: Vx.xx.xx
WEB GUI: Vx.xx
r link in x!
Get the connection
status of the x input
port, x=0~8(0=all)
r link in 1! hdmi input 1: connect
Then, open a Serial Command tool on PC to send ASCII command to control
the Matrix.
The ASCII command list about the product is shown as below.

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Command
Code Function Description Example Feedback Default Setting
System Setup
r link out y!
Get the connection
status of the y output
port, y=0~8(0=all)
r link out 1! hdmi output 1:
connect
s reset! Reset to factory
defaults s reset!
Reset to factory
defaults
System Initializing...
Initialization
Finished!
FW version x.xx.xx
s beep z!
Enable/Disable buzzer
function, z=0~1(z=0
beep o, z=1 beep on)
s beep 1! beep on
beep o beep on
r beep! Get buzzer state r beep! beep on / beep o
s lock z!
Lock/Unlock front panel
button, z=0~1 (z=0 lock
o,z=1 lock on)
s lock 1!
panel button lock
on
panel button lock
o
panel
button
lock o
r lock! Get panel button lock
state r lock! panel button lock
on/o
s lcd on time
z!
Set LCD screen remain
on time, z=0~4 (0:o,
1:always on, 2:15s,
3:30s, 4:60s)
s lcd on time
1! lcd on 15 seconds lcd on 30
seconds
r lcd mode! Get the backlight status
of lcd screen r lcd mode! lcd always on
s save preset
z!
Save switch state
between all output
port and the input port
to preset z, z=1~8
s save preset
1! save to preset 1
s recall preset
z!
Call saved preset z
scenarios, z=1~8
s recall
preset 1! recall from preset 1
s clear preset
z!
Clear stored preset z
scenarios, z=1~8
s clear preset
1! clear preset 1
r preset z! Get preset z
information, z=1~8 r preset 1! video/audio
crosspoint