Monoprice BLACKBIRD 44556 User manual

Blackbird™ by Monoprice™
P/N 44556
User Manual
4K60 Seamless HDMI®2.0
4X4 MATRIX

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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.....................................................................................................................................6
IR Cable Pin Assignment........................................................................................................8
EDID Management.....................................................................................................................8
Video Wall......................................................................................................................................9
Web GUI User Guide................................................................................................................9
RS-232 Control Command....................................................................................................17
Application Example...............................................................................................................27
Specications.............................................................................................................................28

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1. Introduction
2. Features
The 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI matrix is a versatile and high-speed video processing
system that serves multiple purposes. This system has two output modes that
can be congured according to your needs. It can operate as a 4x4 seamless
matrix switcher or a 2x2, 4x1, or 1x4 video wall solution, among others.
In addition, this system comes with a web browser interface module that
enables you to control and congure the matrix either as a standalone device
or in conjunction with a third-party control system. You can control the system
using dierent methods, such as front-panel push buttons, IR remote control,
RS-232 interface, and TCP/IP.
• HDMI 2.0b Compliant
• HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 Compliant
• Features 2 operational modes:
- 4×4 Matrix (seamless switch)
- Video wall (2×2, 4×1 or 1×4 etc conguration)
• Seamless video switching
• Video inputs support all industry standard video resolutions including
VGA-WUXGA (up to 1920×1200 @60Hz) and 480i-4K (3840 x 2160 @60Hz
4:4:4, 4096 x 2160 @60Hz 4:4:4)
• HDMI outputs support upscale or downscale to any resolution, up to
4096 x 2160@60Hz 4:4:4
• Support LPCM, DolbyDigital, DolbyDigital+, DTS, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD-
master pass-through
• Advanced EDID management
• Web interface module for control and conguration of Matrix
• Control via front panel, IR, RS-232 and TCP/IP
• 3rd Party drivers available for all major home control brands

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• 1 × 18Gbps 4×4 Seamless Matrix
• 1 × Matrix IR Remote
• 1 × 3pin-3.81mm Phoenix Connector (male)
• 1 × 20-60KHz IR Wideband Receiver Cable (1.5 meters)
• 2 × Mounting Ears
• 4 × Machine Screws (KM3*4)
• 1 × 12V/2.5A Locking Power Adapter
• 1 × User Manual
3. Package Contents
4. Operation Controls and Functions
Front Panel
IR
1 2 3 4
OUT 1
1 2 3 4
OUT 2
1 2 3 4
OUT 3
1 2 3 4
OUT 4
1 2 3555 54 4 44
No. Name Function Description
1Power button ▪Short press this button to power on the device.
▪Press this button for 1 seconds to enter the standby mode.
2Power LED The LED will illuminate in green when the product is working
normally, and red when the product is on standby.
3IR Window IR receiver window, it only receives the IR remote signal from
this product.
4Signal source
LED Signal source indicator for the OUT 1 - OUT 4 port.
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Input source
switching
button
Input source switching button for the OUT 1- OUT 4 port.

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Rear Panel
DC 12VIR EXTRS-232
RXTX
HD 1 HD 2 HD 3 HD 4
OUTPUT
HD 1 HD 2 HD 3 HD 4
INPUT
TCP/IP
1236
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No. Name Function Description
1TCP/IP The link port for TCP/IP control, connected to an active Ethernet
link with an RJ45 cable to control the Matrix via Web.
2RS-232 RS-232 serial command control port, connected to a PC or control
system to control the Matrix.
3IR EXT
If the IR receiver window of the unit is blocked or the unit is
installed in a closed area out of infrared line of sight, the IR
receiver cable can be inserted to the “IR EXT” port to receive the
IR remote signal.
4HDMI INPUT HDMI signal input port, connected to signal source device.
5HDMI
OUTPUT HDMI signal output port, connected to HDMI display device.
6DC 12V DC 12V/2.5A power input port.
5. IR Remote
Power on or Standby:
Power on the Matrix or set it to standby mode.
INPUT 1/2/3/4:
Press these buttons to select the input source.
◀ ▶:
Select the last or next input source.
INFO:
Press this button to display the serial port baud rate
and IP address in the upper right corner of the screen.
(The information will disappear after 5 seconds.)

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OUTPUT 1/2/3/4:
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.
Res:
Press this button to switch output channel resolution.
Matrix mode: Press OUTPUT 1/2/3/4 or ALL, then press Res to switch the
output resolution circularly.
Video wall mode: Press Res directly to switch the output resolution for four
output channels simultaneously.
Operation Instruction:
You need to press the OUTPUT button rstly and then press the INPUT button
to select the corresponding input source. For example, Press OUTPUT-X (X means
output button from 1 to 4, including “ALL” button), then press INPUT-Y (Y means
input button from 1 to 4).
VIDEO WALL:
Video wall mode selection:
Press the video wall mode button directly to enter corresponding mode.
Source selection for the video wall group:
Press OUTPUT 1/2/3/4 or ◀ / ▶ to select the video wall group rstly, then
press INPUT 1/2/3/4 or ◀ / ▶ to select the input source.
Bezel Adjustment: Press ◀ / ▶ of H-BEZEL / V-BEZEL to adjust the bezel.

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IR RECEIVER
Power 12V
IR Signal
Grounding
IR RECEIVER
6. IR Cable Pin Assignment
7. EDID Management
This Matrix has 12 factory dened EDID settings, 2 user-dened EDID modes and
4 copy EDID modes. You can select dened EDID mode or copy EDID mode to
input port through RS-232 control or Web GUI.
Note: When the angle between the IR receiver and the remote control is ± 45 °,
the transmission distance is 0-5 meters; when the angle between the IR receiver
and the remote control is ± 90 °, the transmission distance is 0-8 meters.
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”.

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EDID
Mode EDID Description EDID
Mode EDID Description
14k2k60_444,stereo audio 2.0 10 1920x1200,stereo audio 2.0
24k2k60_444,dolby/dts 5.1 11 1360x768, stereo audio 2.0
34k2k60_444,hd audio 7.1 12 1024x768, stereo audio 2.0
44k2k30_444,stereo audio 2.0 13 user dene1
54k2k30_444,dolby/dts 5.1 14 user dene2
64k2k30_444,hd audio 7.1 15 copy from HDMI output 1
7 1080p,stereo audio 2.0 16 copy from HDMI output 2
8 1080p,dolby/dts 5.1 17 copy from HDMI output 3
9 1080p,hd audio 7.1 18 copy from HDMI output 4
The dened EDID setting list of the product is shown as below:
9. Web GUI User Guide
8. Video Wall
The Matrix can be controlled by Web GUI. The operation method is shown
below:
The matrix supports 10 categories of display modes as below:
User can select display modes via IR remote, Web GUI or RS-232 commands.
Group 1 AA
B
Matrix
2x2
1x3 3x1 4x1
1x4
1x2-2 1x2 2x1-2 2x1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4

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IP:192.168.0.100 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 (as shown in
the following figure), and set the IP address of the PC to be in the same
network segment with the Matrix.
The first way 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.
The second way 2: You can get the IP address is via RS-232 control. Send the
ASCII command “r ip addr!” through a Serial Command tool, then you’ll get the
feedback information as shown below:
Step 2
Get the current IP Address.
The default IP address is 192.168.0.100. You can get the current Matrix IP address
in two ways:
Step 1
LAN
PC
LAN
Input the current IP address of Matrix into your browser on the PC to enter
Web GUI page.
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 Language from the drop-down list to choose English or Simple Chinese.
Select the Username from the list and enter the password. The
default passwords are:
Username: User Admin
Password: user admin
After entering the Web GUI page, there will be a Login page, as shown below:

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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.
When the input port is connected to the signal, it shows green, otherwise, it
shows gray.
3. Name: The input channel’s name. You can modify it by entering the
corresponding name (max length: 31 characters for English and 15 characters
for Chinese) in the input box. Chinese name is unsupported when the
language is English; and when the language is Chinese, both English and
Chinese name are available.
4. EDID: You can set the current channel’s EDID. Click drop-down list to select.
5. Load EDID to user memory: Set EDID for the User.
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:
Make sure to select the correct le, then you can check the name of the selected
le. Select “User 1” or “User 2”, then click “Upload”. After successful setting, it will
prompt as follows:

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Click the drop-down box of “Select EDID File” to select the corresponding input
channel. Then click “Download” to download the corresponding EDID le.
6. Download the EDID File for the Corresponding Input Channel
Output Page
You can do the following operations on the Output page:
1. Outputs: Output channel of the device.
2. 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.
3. Name: The current output channel’s name. You can modify it by entering the
corresponding name (max length: 31 characters for English and 15 characters
for Chinese) in the input box.
Chinese name is unsupported when the language is English; and when the
language is Chinese, both English and Chinese name are available.
4. Output Resolution: Set the current output resolution mode. Click the drop-
down list to select other resolutions.
5. Color Space: Set the color space of the output signal.
6. HDCP: Set the HDCP version that the current output port supports.
7. H mirror: Turn on/o the horizontal mirroring of the output signal.
8. V mirror: Turn on/o the vertical mirroring of the output signal.
9. Stream: Turn on/o the signal output stream of the output port.
Note: User cannot set each output resolution separately in video wall mode.

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You can do the following operations on the Video Modepage:
1. Matrix: Click to select Matrix mode.
2. Video Wall: Click to select any multiview display mode.
3. Matrix/Video Wall Adjustment: Display the input and output information.
4. Input Source: Two methods to select the input source:
Method 1: Drag Input1/2/3/4/Pattern to any window of Matrix/Video Wall
Adjustment.
Method 2: Select any window in Matrix/Video Wall Adjustment, then click
Input1/2/3/4/ Pattern in Input Source, or click ◄/► to select the last or next
signal source.
5. Bezel Adjustment: Click +/- to adjust the corresponding Horizontal/Vertical
Bezel (Up to 10 levels).
6. Output Resolution: Set the resolution of all current output ports. Click the
dropdown list to select.
Video Mode Page

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Network Page
Modify the IP Mode 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.
You can do the following operations on the Network page:
Modify Network Setting
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:
Modify User Password

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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.
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:
After searching is completed, it will switch to the login page, the default
network setting is completed.

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You can do the following operations on the System page:
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. Pattern: Click to select 6 patterns.
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 command control. Connect the RS-232 port
of the product to a PC with a 3-pin phoenix connector cable and an RS-232 to
USB cable. The connection method is as follows.
10. RS-232 Control Command
RS-232 to USB cable
TX
Ground
RX
3-pin Phoenix Connector
RS-232
PC
System Page

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ASCII Command
Serial port protocol. Baud rate: 115200(default), Data bits: 8, Stop bits: 1, Check bit: 0
x - Parameter 1
y - Parameter 2
! - Delimiter
Command
Code
Function
Description Example Feedback Default
Setting
System Setting
help! List all commands help!
r type! Get device model r type! 4x4 hdmi seamless
matrix
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 fw version x.xx.xx
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 nished!
mcu fw version x.xx.xx
r power! Get current power
state r power! power on /power o
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 beep on
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
Then open a Serial Command tool on PC to send ASCII commands to control
the product. The ASCII command list about the product is shown as below.

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Command
Code
Function
Description Example Feedback Default Setting
System Setting
s reboot! Reboot the device s reboot!
reboot…
system initializing...
initialization nished!
mcu fw version x.xx.xx
s reset! Reset to factory
defaults s reset!
reset to factory
defaults system
initializing...
initialization nished!
mcu fw version x.xx.xx
Output setting
s in x av out
y!
Set input x to
output y, x=1~4,
y=0~4(0=all)
s in 1 av out
2! input 1 -> output 2 ptp
r av out y! Get output y signal
status y=0~4(0=all) r av out 0!
input 1 -> output 1
input 2 -> output 2
……
input 4 -> output 4
s output y
res x!
Set output y
resolution
(y=0~4, x=1~16)
y=0. output all
y=1. output 1
y=2. output 2
y=3. output 3
y=4. output 4
1. 4096x2160p60,
2. 4096x2160p50,
3. 3840x2160p60,
4. 3840x2160p50,
5. 3840x2160p30,
6. 1920x1080p60,
7. 1920x1080p50,
8. 1920x1080i60,
9.1920x1080i50,
10. 1920x1200p60rb,
11.1360x768p60,
12.1280x800p60,
13.1280x720p60,
14.1280x720p50,
15.1024x768p60,
16. auto
s output 1
res 3!
output 1 resolution:
3840x2160p60 3840x2160p60

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Command Code Function Description Example Feedback Default
Setting
Output setting
r output y res!
Get output y
resolution(y=0~4)
y=0. output all
y=1. output 1
y=2. output 2
y=3. output 3
y=4. output 4
s output 1
csc 1!
output 1
resolution:
s output 1 csc 1!
3840x2160p60
s output y csc x!
Set output y color space
(y=0~4, x=1~4)
y=0. output all
y=1. output 1
y=2. output 2
y=3. output 3
y=4. output 4
x=1. rgb444
x=2. ycbcr444
x=3. ycbcr422
x=4. ycbcr420
s output 1
csc 1!
output 1 csc:
rgb444 rgb444
r output y csc!
Get output y color space
status. (y=0~4)
y=0. output all
y=1. output 1
y=2. output 2
y=3. output 3
y=4. output 4
r output 1
csc!
output 1 csc:
rgb444
s output y hdcp
x!
Set output hdcp(y=0~4,
x=1~4)
y=0. output all
y=1. output 1
y=2. output 2
y=3. output 3
y=4. output 4
x=1. hdcp 1.4
x=2. hdcp 2.2
x=3. follow sink
x=4. follow source
s output 1
hdcp 1!
output 1 hdcp:
s output 1 hdcp 1!
hdcp 1.4
hdcp1.4