Blackbird 4K HDBaseT Scaler and 2x1 Switch

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1 Blackbird 4K HDBaseT Scaler and 2x1 Switch P/N User's Manual

2 CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES... 3 INTRODUCTION... 4 FEATURES... 4 CUSTOMER SERVICE... 5 PACKAGE CONTENTS... 5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW... 6 Front Panel... 6 Rear Panel... 7 SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM... 8 CONTROLS... 8 Manual Switching... 8 Auto Switching... 8 Volume Control... 9 Output Resolution Selection... 9 Output Resolution Reset... 9 RS-232 CONTROL... 9 System Configuration Signal Switching Audio Setting Output Resolution Selection EDID Management Baud Rate Setting TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIFICATIONS

3 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 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. 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. 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 off and disconnected before making any electrical connections. 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. 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. 3

4 INTRODUCTION This Blackbird 4K HDBaseT Scaler and 2x1 Switch is an HDBaseT transmitter, which can deliver HDMI or VGA video at resolutions up to a compatible HDBaseT matrix or receiver (not included). It can extend a 1080p@60Hz video to distances up to 230 feet (70 meters) or a 4K@30Hz signal to distances up to 131 feet (40 meters). It features bi-directional IR extension and bi-directional RS-232 pass-through, as well as RS-232 control signals to the switch or to a connected matrix or receiver using third party RS-232 control software (not included). It supports bi-directional Power over HDBaseT (PoH), allowing the transmitter or receiver to be powered by the other device. It supports advanced EDID management to set the output capabilities of an HDMI video source device. FEATURES Features one HDMI and one VGA video inputs, as well as an analog stereo audio input for the VGA signal Selectable output resolution from 720p@60Hz, 1080p@60Hz, or 4K@30 4:4:4 Scales the input video up or down to the selected output resolution Supports bi-directional IR and RS-232 pass-through Supports RS-232 control Transmits 1080p@60Hz to distances up to 230 feet (70 meters) or 4K@30Hz to distances up to 131 feet (40 meters) Supports bi-directional Power over HDBaseT (PoH) Front panel volume control Advanced EDID management Automatically switches to the active input 4

5 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 during normal business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun: 9am- 6pm PT) or via at support@monoprice.com 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 Blackbird 4K HDBaseT scaler and 2x1 switch 2x Mounting ears 4x Screws 4x Plastic feet 1x RS-232 cable 1x AC power adapter (12 VDC, 2A) 1x User's manual 5

6 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel 1. POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied. 2. SIGNAL LED: The AUTO LED illuminates green when auto-switching is enabled. The HDMI LED illuminates green when the HDMI input is active. The VGA LED illuminates green when the VGA input is active. 3. SOURCE/AUTO-3s: Momentarily press this button to switch between the HDMI and VGA inputs. The corresponding LED will illuminate. If Auto Switching is enabled, this will turn it off. Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to turn Auto Switching on, the AUTO LED illuminates green. 4. VOLUME DOWN: Press this button to decrease the output volume level. 5. VOLUME UP: Press this button to increase the output volume level. 6. OUTPUT RES: Momentarily press the OUTPUT RES button to display the OSD resolution selection menu. Momentarily press the OUTPUT RES button again to move the highlight down through the list. Once the desired resolution is highlighted, press and hold the OUTPUT RES button for at least 2 seconds to set the output resolution to the highlighted value. Press and hold the OUTPUT RES button for at least 5 seconds to reset the output resolution to 720p@60Hz. 7. FW: Micro USB port for performing firmware updates. 6

7 Rear Panel 1. HDMI IN: HDMI connector for connecting an HDMI video source device. 2. VGA IN: VGA connector for connecting a VGA video source. 3. AUDIO IN: 3.5mm analog stereo audio input for pairing audio with the VGA video signal. 4. IR IN: 3.5mm jack for connecting an IR receiver (not included). 5. IR OUT: 3.5mm jack for connecting an IR transmitter (not included). 6. RS232: 3-pin Euroblock for connecting the included RS-232 cable. 7. HDBASET OUT: RJ45 jack for a Cat6 Ethernet cable (not included) to an HDBaseT matrix or receiver (not included). 8. DC 12V: DC barrel connector for connecting the included AC power adapter. 7

8 SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM CONTROLS Manual Switching Momentarily press the SOURCE/AUTO-3s button to switch between the HDMI and VGA sources. The corresponding LED will illuminate green. If Auto Switching is enabled, this will turn it off and the AUTO LED will extinguish. Auto Switching Press and hold the SOURCE/AUTO-3s button for at least 3 seconds to turn Auto Switching on. The AUTO LED will illuminate green. Auto Switching abides by the following principles: New Input: When a new source is detected, the unit will automatically switch to the new input. Rebooting: The unit saves its status and will automatically enter the last mode used, in the event that power is lost. If the last displayed signal is still available, the unit 8

9 will switch to that input. Otherwise, the unit will scan the inputs with priority to HDMI first, then will switch to the first input found. Signal Loss: If the currently displayed signal is lost, the unit will scan the inputs with priority to HDMI first, then will switch to the first input found. Volume Control Use the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons to adjust the output volume level. Output Resolution Selection Momentarily press the OUTPUT RES button to display the OSD Resolution Menu. Momentarily press the OUTPUT RES button again to move the highlight down the list. Once the desired output resolution is highlighted, press and hold the OUTPUT RES button for at least 2 seconds to set the output resolution to the highlighted value. Output Resolution Reset Press and hold the OUTPUT RES button for at least 5 seconds to reset the output resolution to 720p. RS-232 CONTROL This switch features an RS-232 connector with the ability be controlled by a third party RS- 232 control software, as well as to pass RS-232 control signals through to a third party HDBaseT matrix or receiver (not included). It supports serial communications rates of 2400, 4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, or baud. To use RS-232 control, plug one end of the included RS-232 cable in to the RS232 Euroblock connector on the switch, then plug the other end into an available serial port on your computer. The RS-232 communications protocol is as follows: 9

10 Baud Rate: 9600 (default) Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Parity: None Download and install a third party RS-232 control software, such as CommWatch.exe, whose interface is shown below as an example. 10

11 The switch can respond to the following RS-232 commands: System Configuration Command Function Feedback SFUD<CR><LF> Software upgrade Software Update GET VER<CR><LF> Check the software version Version Vx.x.x FRST<CR><LF> Restore factory default settings Factory Reset WAKE<CR><LF> Wake up the system Wake Up STBY<CR><LF> Put the system in standby mode Go To Standby GET STA<CR><LF> Get the system status Input: VGA Resolution: 1024x768 Manual Switching Source Volume: 60 EDID: Initial HDCP: ON Signal Switching SWIN H1<CR><LF> Switch to the HDMI input Switch to hdmi SWIN VG<CR><LF> Switch to the VGA input Switch to vga AUTO 01<CR><LF> Enable Auto Switching mode Auto Switching AUTO 00<CR><LF> Disable Auto Switching mode Manual Switching 11

12 Audio Setting AUMT S1<CR><LF> Mute source audio Audio Mute Source: Enable AUMT S0<CR><LF> Unmute source audio Audio Mute Source: Disable VOLS AP<CR><LF> VOLS AN<CR><LF> VOLS xx<cr><lf> Increase the source volume to xx (xx=0~60) Decrease the source volume to xx (xx=0~60) Set the source volume to xx (xx=0~60) Source Volume: xx Source Volume: xx Source Volume: xx Output Resolution Selection SRES 01<CR><LF> SRES 02<CR><LF> SRES 03<CR><LF> Change output resolution to 3840x2160 Change output resolution to 1920x1080 Change output resolution to 1280x720 Resolution: 3840x2160 Resolution: 1920x1080 Resolution: 1280x720 EDID Management EDID DF<CR><LF> EDID default EDID: Initial EDID MN<CR><LF> Get the EDID data from display EDID: Manage EDID US<CR><LF> When the command is sent, the system prompts to upload the user-defined EDID file (.bin) from the U-disk EDID: User 12

13 Baud Rate Setting BAUD <CR><LF> Set RS-232 baud rate to Set Baudrate BAUD 57600<CR><LF> Set RS-232 baud rate to Set Baudrate BAUD 38400<CR><LF> Set RS-232 baud rate to Set Baudrate BAUD 19200<CR><LF> Set RS-232 baud rate to Set Baudrate BAUD 9600<CR><LF> Set RS-232 baud rate to 9600 Set Baudrate 9600 BAUD 4800<CR><LF> Set RS-232 baud rate to 4800 Set Baudrate 4800 BAUD 2400<CR><LF> Set RS-232 baud rate to 2400 Set Baudrate 2400 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Monoprice is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to assist you with any questions you may have about installation, setup, troubleshooting, or product recommendations. If you ever need assistance with your new product, please come online to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable Tech Support Associates. Technical support is available through the online chat button on our website during regular business hours, 7 days a week. You can also get assistance through by sending a message to tech@monoprice.com 13

14 SPECIFICATIONS Model Inputs Output 1x HDMI, 1x VGA, 1x 3.5mm stereo audio (to pair with the VGA signal), 1x 3.5mm IR in, 1x 3.5mm IR out, 1x 3-pin RS-232 HDBaseT Maximum HDMI Input Resolution 4:2:0 Maximum VGA Resolution Output Resolutions Bandwidth Gbps HDMI Version 1.4 HDCP Version 1.4 Transmission Method Transmission Distance Input Power AC Adapter Input Power Maximum Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity Dimensions HDBaseT 1080p: up to 230 feet (70 meters) 4K: up to 131 feet (40 meters) 12 VDC, 2A 100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 8 watts +14 ~ +104 F (-10 ~ +40 C) +5 ~ +131 F (-15 ~ +55 C) 10 ~ 90% RH, non-condensing 7.7" x 3.9" x 0.9" (195 x 100 x 24 mm) Weight 10.7 oz. (303 g) 14

15 Blackbird is a trademark of Monoprice Inc. HDBaseT and the HDBaseT Alliance logo are trademarks of the HDBaseT Alliance. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. 15