Monoprice Blackbird 39687 User manual

Blackbird™H.265 HDMI® over IP Kit
P/N 39686, 39687
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.
•Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for
physical damage. Do not use if physical damage has
occurred.

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•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.
•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
The Blackbird™ H.265 HDMI® over IP Kit allows you to distribute
an HDMI video signal to distances up to 328 feet (100 meters)
over a single Cat5e/6 Ethernet cable. In addition to a normal
connection between the Encoder/Transmitter and
Decoder/Receiver, the Encoder can be connected directly to a
computer and the signal can be decoded using the VLC® free,
open-source media player. It can also connect to one or more
Decoders/Receivers through an Ethernet switch, thereby allowing
distribution to multiple displays. it supports the H.264 and H.265
codecs and video resolutions up to 1900x1200@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4.
FEATURES
•Compliant with the HDMI® 1.4b and HDCP™ 1.4
specifications
•Supports 10.2 Gbps bandwidth
•Supports video resolutions up to 1900x1200@60Hz YCbCr
4:4:4
•Supports the H.264 and H.265 codecs
•Transmits to distances up to 328 feet (100 meters) over a
single Cat5e/6 Ethernet cable
•Supports broadband IR extension

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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 Encoder/Transmitter
1x Decoder/Receiver
1x IR Receiver
1x IR Transmitter
2x AC Power Adapters (5 VDC, 1A)
1x User's Manual

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Encoder/Transmitter
1. HDMI OUT: HDMI® pass-through connector for connecting
a local display.
2. HDMI IN: HDMI input for connecting the video source
device.
3. RESET: Press the button to reset the Encoder to the factory
default values, including the IP address, encoding
information, and the default EDID® of 1920x1080p@60Hz.
4. CAT OUT: RJ45 jack for connecting a Cat5e/6 Ethernet
cable for connecting to the Decoder, a computer, or an
Ethernet switch.
5. IR OUT: 3.5mm jack for connecting the included IR
transmitter.
6. LINK: The LED flashes blue when connected to the Decoder
or an Ethernet switch.
7. POWER: The LED illuminates blue when power is applied.
8. DC 5V: DC barrel connector for connecting one of the
included AC power adapters.

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Decoder/Receiver
1. HDMI OUT: HDMI® connector for connecting an HDMI
display.
2. RESET: Momentarily press the button to reset the Encoder
to the factory default values, including the IP address,
encoding information, and the default EDID® of
1920x1080p@60Hz. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds
to copy the EDID® information of the connected display to
the HDMI source device.
3. CAT IN: RJ45 jack for connecting an Ethernet cable from
the Encoder or a connected Ethernet switch.
4. IR IN: 3.5mm jack for connecting the included IR receiver.
5. LINK: The LED flashes blue when connected to the Encoder
or an Ethernet switch.
6. POWER: The LED illuminates blue when power is applied.
7. DC 5V: DC barrel connector for connecting one of the
included AC power adapters.

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STANDARD CONNECTION
The standard method of using the kit is to connect the Encoder to
the Decoder using a Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable, as shown in
the sample connection diagram above.

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NETWORK CONNECTION

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You can also connect the Encoder to an Ethernet switch, which
allows you to connect multiple Decoders to the switch to
distribute the video signal to multiple displays, as shown in the
sample connection diagram above.
DIRECT CONNECTION
Physical Installation
The third connection method is to connect the Encoder directly
to a PC. The video stream can then be decoded using the free,
open source VLC media player®.
Perform the following steps to use the direct connection method.
1. Plug one end of a Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable (not
included) to the LAN jack on your computer, then plug the
other end into the CAT OUT jack on the Encoder.

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2. Using a High Speed HDMI® Cable (not included), plug one
end into the HDMI IN port on the Encoder, then plug the
other end into the HDMI out port on your video source
device (e.g., Blu-ray Disc™ player).
3. (Optional) Using a High Speed HDMI Cable (not included),
plug one end into the HDMI in port on a local display, then
plug the other end into the HDMI OUT port on the Encoder.
4. Plug one of the included AC power adapters into the DC
5V connector on the Encoder, then plug the adapter into a
nearby AC power outlet.
Network Configuration
Perform the following steps to configure your PC to connect with
the Encoder.
1. Open Control Panel on your PC, then select Network and
Internet > Network Connections.
2. Right click the Local Area Connections option and select
Properties.

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3. Double-click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
entry.

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4. Select the Use the following IP address option.
5. Input 192.168.10.200 in the IP address field and 255.255.255.0
as the Subnet mask.
6. Click the OK button twice to save the settings and close
the dialogs.
Note that your PC and the Encoder must be in the same network
segment. Since the Encoder's IP address is 192.168.10.10, the
computer's IP should be 192.168.10.X, where X is any number
between 1 and 255, except 10.

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Encoder GUI
Once your PC is connected to the Encoder and configured, you
can access the Encoder's built-in Graphical User Interface (GUI),
which allows you to change the Encoder's default settings. To
access the GUI, open a web browser on your computer and type
192.168.10.10 in the address bar.
Video Tab
This screen allows you to set the codec (Dectype), video
resolution, and bit rate for the Main and Sub streams.
•Dectype: Use the drop-down list to select either H.264 or
H.265 as the codec for each of the two streams.

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•Resolution: Use the drop-down list to select the video
resolution for each of the two streams. The MainStream
can use 1920x1080 or 1280x720. The SubStream can use
720x576, 640x480, or 352x288.
•Bitrate: Type the desired bitrate into the Bitrate field, then
click the Set button to set the value. The MainStream can
use any bitrate from 1024 ~ 20480 kbps. The SubStream
can use any bitrate from 256 ~ 2048 kbps.
Note that you can use either the MainStream or the SubStream in
the VLC media player®. The MainStream has a higher resolution
and bitrate and therefore has a clearer picture than the
SubStream.
Network Tab

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This screen allows you to change the network settings of the
Encoder.
•DHCP: When set to ON, the Encoder will automatically
obtain its IP address, Subnet, and Gateway. When set to
OFF, you can change the network settings. The IP address
and the Gateway must use the same network segment,
with the first three numbers in the address having the
same value and the last number should be different. Click
the Status button to display the network settings in the
Status Log.
•Addresses: If DHCP is set to OFF, you can input an IP
address, Subnet mask, and Gateway. The first three
numbers of the IP address and Gateway must be the same,
with the last number different. Note that if you change the
IP address, you can continue using the current connection,
but when you reconnect later, you must use the new IP
address. Click the Set button to save the new address
settings. The default IP address is 192.168.10.10, the default
Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, and the default Gateway is
192.168.10.1.
•port: Input the desired net port, then click the Set button
to save the value. The default port is 80.

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Note that we recommend using the default network settings.
Press the Reset button on the Encoder to reset the network
settings to their default values.
Update Tab
In the event of a firmware update being released, you can use
this screen to flash the firmware on the Encoder.
Once you have downloaded the firmware update file, click in the
field to select the file, then click the Upgrade button to begin the
update.
Note that if the update file is very large, the upgrade process
could be "stuck" on 99% for some time. This is normal. Do not

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remove power or press the Reset button until the upgrade
process is 100% complete.
VLC Media Player
Perform the following steps to configure the VLC media player®
for use with the Encoder.
1. Download and install the VLC media player, then double-
click the desktop icon to launch the program.
2. Click Media > Open Network Stream...

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3. Input the network URL of the desired stream. The
MainStream URL is:
rtsp://192.168.10.10/live/main/av_stream
The SubStream URL is:
rtsp://192.168.10.10/live/sub/av_stream
4. Click the Play button to start watching the video stream.

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Click Tools > Codec information in VLC®, then click the Codec tab
to display the current codec and resolution.
Click the Statistics tab to display the current bitrate. Note that
the bitrate can fluctuate on the display. This is normal.
Note that you can change the codec and resolution on the Video
tab of the built-in GUI.