Monoprice Blackbird21875 User manual

MONOPRICE
Blackbird™ HDBaseT™ 5x1 Seamless
Presentation Scaler/Switch
P/N 21875
User's Manual

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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES.......................................................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................................5
FEATURES..............................................................................................................................................................................................................5
PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................................................6
CUSTOMER SERVICE.................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
PRODUCT OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Scaler/Switch Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Rear Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................................................9
IR Remote Control.................................................................................................................................................................................10
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................................................................11
CONFIGURING FOR TCP/IP CONTROL .......................................................................................................................................15
VGA INPUT.........................................................................................................................................................................................................16
AUDIO OUT CONNECTION...................................................................................................................................................................16
MICROPHONE CONNECTION............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Condenser Microphones................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Dynamic Microphones ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Line Connection......................................................................................................................................................................................18
CEC FUNCTIONALITY................................................................................................................................................................................19
OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Front Panel Controls ..........................................................................................................................................................................20
Remote Control.......................................................................................................................................................................................21
OSD Menu Control ...............................................................................................................................................................................21
TCP/IP Control.........................................................................................................................................................................................26
RS232 Control........................................................................................................................................................................................... 33

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WEB-BASED GUI UPDATING.............................................................................................................................................................45
TECHNICAL SUPPORT..............................................................................................................................................................................45
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................................46
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.............................................................................................................................................................47
Notice for FCC .........................................................................................................................................................................................47
Notice for Industry Canada......................................................................................................................................................... 48

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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 heat sources, 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.
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
Thank you for purchasing this Blackbird™ HDBaseT™ 5x1 Seamless Presentation
Scaler/Switch! This 5x1 Scaler/Switch features two standard HDMI® inputs, a combination
HDMI/MHL® input, a DisplayPort input, and a combination VGA/Component/Composite
video input. The DisplayPort and VGA inputs have corresponding 3.5mm stereo analog
audio inputs, which the unit combines with the video for normal output of video and
audio. It has a standard HDMI output and an HDBaseT output, both of which can be used at
the same time. It scales any input up or down to the selected output and supports
resolutions up to 1920x1200. It can transmit 1080p video to distances up to 229 feet (70
meters) over a single Cat6 Ethernet cable. It can be controlled using the front panel
buttons, the included IR remote control, a web browser over a TCP/IP connection, or a
computer using the RS232 control option.
FEATURES
Two HDMI®, one HDMI/MHL®, one DisplayPort, and one combination
VGA/Component/Composite video inputs
Can transmit 1080p video signals to distances up to 229 feet (70 meters)
HDMI and HDBaseT™ outputs, both of which can be used at the same time
Scales video up or down to the selected resolution
Supports eight different output resolutions (1920x1200, 1920x1080, 1600x1200,
1600x900, 1360x768, 1280x800, 1280x720, and 11024x768)
Fully compliant with the HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 standards
Balanced/unbalanced microphone input with optional +48V Phantom Power for use
with dynamic and condenser mics, as well as line-level devices
Bidirectional IR extender and RS232 control
Supports front panel, IR remote control with built-in OSD, web-based GUI, and
RS232 control options
Supports CEC with commands to enable or disable it

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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 5x1 HDBaseT™ scaler/switch
1x HDBaseT receiver
1x IR remote control
2x Short mounting brackets for scaler/switch
4x Short mounting bracket screws
2x Long mounting brackets for scaler/switch
6x Long mounting bracket screws
2x Mounting brackets for receiver
4x Receiver mounting bracket screws
1x AC power adapter (24 VDC, 2.71A)
1x VGA video cable
1x Video cable (VGA to 3x RCA)
1x RS232 cable (3-pin terminal block to DB9)
2x 3-pin terminal blocks
1x 5-pin terminal block
4x Plastic feet for scaler/switch
4x Plastic feet for receiver
1x IR transmitter
1x IR receiver
1x User's manual

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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 during normal business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun: 9am-
6pm PT) or via email at [email protected]
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Scaler/Switch Front Panel
1. IR: IR receiver "eye".
2. POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when the unit is powered on. It illuminates red
when in standby and is off when there is no power applied.
3. HDMI/MHL/LEFT BUTTON AND LED: Press the button to select the 1-HDMI/MHL
input. The LED will illuminate when the input is selected. The HDMI® input supports
the MHL® feature, which allows the use of a passive MHL cable to connect an
Android™ smartphone or tablet. When using the OSD menu, press the button to
simulate the LEFT arrow button on the included remote control.
4. HDMI/RIGHT BUTTON AND LED: Press the button to select the 2-HDMI input. The
LED will illuminate when the input is selected. When using the OSD menu, press the
button to simulate the RIGHT arrow button on the included remote control.

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5. HDMI/UP BUTTON AND LED: Press the button to select the 3-HDMI input. The LED
will illuminate when the input is selected. When using the OSD menu, press the
button to simulate the UP arrow button on the included remote control.
6. DP/DOWN BUTTON AND LED: Press the button to select the 4-DP (DisplayPort)
input. The LED will illuminate when the input is selected. When using the OSD menu,
press the button to simulate the DOWN arrow button on the included remote
control. Note that when this input is selected, the connected DisplayPort source
may not be able to read the EDID capabilities of the connected display. If this
occurs, disconnect then reconnect the DisplayPort cable.
7. VGA/ENTER BUTTON AND LED: Press the button to select the 5-VGA input. The LED
will illuminate when the input is selected. The 5-VGA input supports input from VGA
sources, as well as Component (YPbPr) and Composite (CVBS) video sources. When
using the OSD menu, press the button to simulate the OK button on the included
remote control.
8. AUTO SWITCHING/MENU BUTTON AND LED: Press the button to enable or disable
Auto Switching. Press and hold the button for about 2 seconds to activate the built-
in OSD menu. The LED will illuminate when Auto Switching is enabled. Auto
Switching mode cannot be selected when the VGA port is set for Component or
Composite video input. When Auto Switching is enabled, the Scaler/Switch will
perform as follows:
Whenever a new input signal is detected, it will automatically switch to that
input.
If Auto Switching mode was enabled when power is lost, once power is
reapplied, the unit will query all inputs from 1-5 for an available signal. It will
then automatically switch to the first input found.
If the active input is removed, the unit will query all inputs from 1-5 for an
available signal. It will then automatically switch to the first input found.
9. VOLUME KNOB AND LEDS: Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume or
counterclockwise to decrease the volume. The LEDs will illuminate to indicate the
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Rear Panel
1. INPUTS: One HDMI/MHL video input, two HDMI® video inputs, a DisplayPort (DP)
input with corresponding 3.5mm audio input, and a combination VGA video input
with corresponding 3.5mm audio input. The VGA input supports Component (YPbPr)
and Composite (CVBS) inputs using the included VGA to 3x RCA video cable.
2. OUTPUTS: HDMI output for connection to a local display and HDBT output for
connecting the included HDBaseT™ receiver. The green LED on the RJ45 jack blinks
when power is applied, while the yellow LED illuminates when a successful
connection with the remote HDBaseT receiver is detected. Both outputs are
simultaneously active.
3. MIC INPUT: 3-pin terminal block for connecting a microphone or line-level audio
device. Place the switch in the 48V position if a condenser microphone that requires
Phantom Power is connected. Place it in the MIC position when a dynamic
microphone is connected and put it in the LINE position when a line-level audio
device, such as a wireless microphone, is connected. The input supports both
balanced and unbalanced connections.
4. CONTROL: Press the RES RESET button to reset the output video resolution to
1280x720p. Connect the included IR receiver to the IR IN jack if you want to control
the remote display from the scaler/switch end. Connect the included IR transmitter
to the IR OUT jack if you want to control the source devices from the remote
location. Plug the included IR receiver into the IR EYE jack if the IR "eye" on the front
panel is blocked, such as when the scaler/switch is in a closet or equipment cabinet.
Plug a USB flash drive with a firmware update file into the FIRMWARE port in the

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event that a firmware update is available. Connect the included RS232 cable to the
RS232 terminal block if you want to control the scaler/switch using your computer
and a third party RS232 software. Connect an Ethernet cable to the TCP/IP RJ45 jack
to a network router or switch if you want to control the scaler/switch using a web
browser. You can also connect directly to the Ethernet port on your computer, but
will need to configure your PC's network settings to communicate with the switch.
5. AUDIO OUT: 5-pin terminal block for connecting an amplifier, powered speakers, or
a mixer. It supports both balanced and unbalanced connections.
6. DC 24V: DC barrel connector for connecting the included AC power adapter.
IR Remote Control
1. STANDBY BUTTON: Press the button to power
the unit on or to put it into standby mode.
2. INPUT BUTTONS: Press the button
corresponding to the desired input to switch
to that input.
3. AUTO BUTTON: Press the button to enable or
disable Auto Switching.
4. MUTE BUTTON: Press the button to enable or
disable audio muting.
5. VOL BUTTON: Press the button to display the
volume adjustment menu on the display, then
press the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to
adjust the volume.
6. NAVIGATION BUTTONS: Use the arrow buttons
to navigate the OSD menu. Use the UP and
DOWN arrow buttons to adjust the volume
when the volume adjustment menu is
displayed. Press the OK button to select the
highlighted entry in the built-in OSD menu.