Monoprice Blackbird 15373 User manual

3x1 HDMI® Switch with Voice Control
P/N 15373
User's Manual

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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES .....................................................................4
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................6
FEATURES............................................................................................................................................6
CUSTOMER SERVICE...................................................................................................................7
PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................................7
PRODUCT OVERVIEW...............................................................................................................8
Front Panel................................................................................................................................8
Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................. 9
Remote Control..................................................................................................................10
BASIC OPERATION ....................................................................................................................10
SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM ............................................................................... 11
CONNECTING TO AMAZON ALEXA ........................................................................... 12
SETTING UP THE SWITCH ....................................................................................................18
ECHO VOICE COMMANDS................................................................................................ 22
TECHNICAL SUPPORT............................................................................................................ 22
SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................23
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE...........................................................................................24
Notice for FCC ....................................................................................................................24

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RF Exposure Statement for FCC ......................................................................... 25
Notice for Industry Canada.....................................................................................26
RF Exposure Statement for Industry Canada.......................................... 26

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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.

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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.
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™ 3x1 HDMI® Switch allows you to connect up to
three HDMI source devices to a single HDMI display. It complies
with the HDMI 2.0 and HDCP™ 2.2 standards and delivers up to
18Gbps video bandwidth. It supports video resolutions up to
4K@60Hz with YCbCr 4:4:4 and 10-bit High Dynamic Range (HDR)
pass-through. It has a built-in Wi-Fi® radio and can be voice
controlled using an Amazon Alexa™ device, in addition to the
front panel controls and included IR remote control.
FEATURES
Fully compliant with the HDMI® 2.0 and HDCP™ 2.2
standards
Supports 18Gbps bandwidth
Supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4
Supports 10-bit High Dynamic Range (HDR) pass-through
Supports Amazon Alexa™ voice control
Includes an IR remote control

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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
[e-mail]. 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 3x1 HDMI® switch
1x AC power adapter (5 VDC, 1A)
1x IR remote control
1x User's manual

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front Panel
1. POWER LED: The LED illuminates when the switch is
powered on.
2. IN LEDS: The LEDs illuminate to indicate the selected
input.
3. LINK LED: The LED illuminates when the switch is
connected to a Wi-Fi® network.
4. IR IN: The IR receiver window accepts signals from the
included IR remote control.
5. INPUT BUTTON: Press the button to cycle through the
inputs.

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Rear Panel
1. RESET: Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to enter
network settings mode. Press and hold the button for less
than 2 seconds to enter firmware update mode.
2. DC 5V: DC barrel connector for connecting the included
AC power adapter.
3. INPUT 1/2/3: HDMI® ports for connecting the HDMI video
source devices.
4. OUTPUT: HDMI port for connecting an HDMI display.

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Remote Control
1. IN BUTTONS: Press one of the buttons
to directly select an input.
2. : Press the button to cycle through
the inputs. The cycle order is 1-2-3.
BASIC OPERATION
Press the INPUT button on the front panel to cycle
through the video source devices in the order 1-2-3.
Use the IN buttons on the remote control to directly
select one of the inputs.
Press the button on the remote control to cycle
through the video source devices in the order 1-2-3.
If the selected video source is powered off, the switch
will automatically cycle to the next available input.
The switch will remember the last connected input when
it is powered off.

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SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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CONNECTING TO AMAZON ALEXA
This switch includes a built-in Wi-Fi® radio, allowing it to be
controlled with an Amazon Alexa™ device. Perform the following
steps to configure Alexa to control the switch.
1. Navigate your web browser to https://alexa.amazon.com.
Alternatively, download and install the Amazon Alexa app
to your mobile device.
2. Create an Amazon account, if you do not already have
one.

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3. Log in to your Amazon account.
4. Click Set up a new device on the Settings screen.

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5. Click the device name that corresponds to your Amazon
device, then click the Continue button to proceed. For
these instructions, we will use the Echo Dot™ device.

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6. Plug in and power on your Echo Dot™. Wait until the blue
light turns off, then press and hold the "round dot" button
until the orange light ring illuminates. Click the Continue
button to proceed.
7. Open the Wi-Fi® settings on your computer. Locate and
select the Amazon-XXX entry. Click the Continue button
to proceed.

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8. Select your Wi-Fi® network, then input the password.
Click the Connect button to log in.
9. Once the Echo Dot™ has connected to the internet, click
the Continue button to proceed.

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10. You can use an external speaker, but for our example we
will choose to Use built-in Echo speaker.
11. Congratulations, you have finished setting up your Echo
Dot™. You can watch a short video to learn some basics.

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SETTING UP THE SWITCH
1. Press and hold the RESET button on the rear panel of the
switch for about 5 seconds. The LEDs will all illuminate,
indicating that the switch is in "network settings" mode.
2. Open the Wi-Fi® settings on your computer or mobile
device. Search for nearby networks, then locate and
select the B31-XXXX network.
3. Open your web browser and navigate to 192.168.4.1 or
smart.com. The HDMI SMART page will load, as shown
below.

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4. Click the Network Settings button, then select a Wi-Fi®
network and input the password. This can be the same
network as your Echo Dot™ is connected to or different.
5. Enter your email address and create a password. Be sure
to remember this password as you will need it to login
later.

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6. On the Amazon Alexa™ page, select the Skills option,
then type smart switcher into the search bar and click the
search icon.
7. Click the ENABLE button.