Blackbird 4K 4x1 Scaler and Switch

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

2 CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES... 3 INTRODUCTION... 4 FEATURES... 4 CUSTOMER SERVICE... 4 PACKAGE CONTENTS... 5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW... 5 Front Panel... 5 Rear Panel...6 SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM... 7 CONTROLS... 8 Manual Switching... 8 Auto Switching... 8 Volume Control... 8 Output Resolution Selection... 8 Output Resolution Reset... 9 Display Control... 9 RS-232 CONTROL... 9 System Configuration...10 Signal Switching Audio Setting Output Resolution Selection EDID Management Baud Rate Setting CONFIGURING DISPLAY CONTROL Learning by Sending RS-232 Commands IR Learning 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 4x1 Scaler and Switch features two HDMI, one DisplayPort, and one VGA video input, with an accompanying audio input for the VGA signal. It accepts HDMI and DisplayPort inputs at resolutions up to 4:2:0, and VGA at resolutions up to It supports selectable output resolutions of and and scales the source video up or down to the selected resolution. It delivers 10.2 Gbps of video bandwidth, has built-in EDID management, and is compliant with the HDMI 1.4 specification. FEATURES Features 2x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, and 1x VGA inputs Includes a corresponding stereo analog audio input for the VGA input Output resolution can be set to 4K@30Hz 4:4:4, 1080p@60Hz, or 720p@60Hz Supports IR learning to control the connected display Supports Auto Switching Supports RS-232 serial control Supports IR pass-through Includes front panel volume controls 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 4

5 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 4x1 scaler and switch 2x Mounting ears 4x Screws 4x Plastic feet 1x 3-pin Euroblock connector 1x User's manual PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel 1. IR: IR receiver window for reception of IR control signals. 2. POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied. 3. SIGNAL LED: The AUTO LED illuminates green when Auto Switching is enabled. The H1, H2, DP, and VGA LEDs illuminate green when there is activity on the corresponding input. 4. SOURCE/AUTO-3s: Momentarily press the SOURCE/AUTO-3s button to cycle forward to the next available input. The corresponding LED will illuminate green to indicate the selected input. If Auto Switching is enabled, this will turn it off. Press 5

6 and hold the SOURCE/AUTO-3s button for at least 3 seconds to turn Auto Switching ON. 5. VOLUME DOWN: Press the VOLUME DOWN button to decrease the output volume level. 6. VOLUME UP: Press the VOLUME UP button to increase the output volume level. 7. IR LEARNING: Press the IR LEARNING button to enter IR Learning mode. 8. DISPLAY ON: Press the DISPLAY ON button to turn the connected display on. The LED to the left of the button will illuminate green. 9. DISPLAY OFF: Press the DISPLAY OFF button to turn the connected display off. The LED to the left of the button will illuminate green. 10. OUTPUT RES: Momentarily press the OUTPUT RES button to display the OSD Resolution 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. 11. FW: Micro USB port for performing firmware updates. Rear Panel 1. HDMI OUT: HDMI output port for connecting an HDMI display. 2. HDMI IN: Two HDMI ports for connecting two HDMI video source devices. 3. DP IN: DisplayPort connector for connecting a DisplayPort video source device. 4. VGA IN: VGA port for connecting a VGA video source device. 6

7 5. AUDIO IN: 3.5mm stereo analog jack for connecting the audio output of the VGA video source device. 6. IR OUT: 3.5mm jack for connecting an IR transmitter (not included). 7. RS232: 3-pin Euroblock connector for connecting a computer for RS-232 control. 8. AUDIO OUT: 3-pin Euroblock connector for connecting a speaker. 9. DC 12V: DC barrel connector for connecting the included AC power adapter. SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM 7

8 CONTROLS Manual Switching Momentarily press the SOURCE/AUTO-3s button to switch to the next available input. 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 will switch to that input. Otherwise, the unit will scan the inputs in order (1-4), then will switch to the first input found. Signal Loss: If the currently displayed signal is lost, the unit will scan the inputs in order (1-4), 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. 8

9 Output Resolution Reset Press and hold the OUTPUT RES button for at least 5 seconds to reset the output resolution to 720p. Display Control Press the DISPLAY ON and DISPLAY OFF buttons to turn the connected display on or off. Note that the system must be configured to issue the proper CEC commands to the connected display. See the CONFIGURING DISPLAY CONTROLS section for details. 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: 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. 9

10 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 10

11 GET STA<CR><LF> Get the system status Input: VGA Resolution: 1920x1080 Manual Switching Source Volume: 60 EDID: Initial HDCP: ON Signal Switching SWIN H1<CR><LF> Switch to the HDMI 1 input Switch to hdmi SWIN H2<CR><LF> Switch to the HDMI 2 input Switch to hdmi2 SWIN DP<CR><LF> Switch to the DisplayPort input Switch to dp 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 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> Increase the source volume to xx (xx=0~60) Decrease the source volume to xx (xx=0~60) Source Volume: xx Source Volume: xx 11

12 VOLS xx<cr><lf> Set the source volume to xx (xx=0~60) Source Volume: xx Output Resolution Selection SRES 01<CR><LF> SRES 02<CR><LF> SRES 03<CR><LF> VGAA<CR><LF> Change output resolution to 3840x2160 Change output resolution to 1920x1080 Change output resolution to 1280x720 Automatic image correction for the VGA input Resolution: 3840x2160 Resolution: 1920x1080 Resolution: 1280x720 VGA Input Auto EDID Management EDID DF<CR><LF> EDID default EDID: Initial EDID MN<CR><LF> EDID US<CR><LF> Get the EDID data from the display When the command is sent, the system prompts to upload the user-defined EDID file (.bin) from the U-disk EDID: Manage 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 CONFIGURING DISPLAY CONTROL The DISPLAY ON and DISPLAY OFF buttons on the front panel can be used to turn the connected display on or off. The system must be configured to issue the proper CEC commands to the connected display. You can configure the system by sending RS-232 commands or by using IR Learning. Learning by Sending RS-232 Commands Search your display's user manual for the control commands used to turn the display on and off, then send RS-232 commands as shown in the following tables: Display ON Command Format Description and Example Feedback /-ax:xx XX XX XX "x" represents the baud rate: x=0(2400), 1(4600), 2(9600), 3(19200), 4(38400). 5(57600), 6(115200) XX XX XX XX ( ) 13

14 /+ax:xxxxxxx "XX XX XX XX" is the display control command (HEX, max 48 byte) Example: /-ax: "x" represents the baud rate: x=0(2400), 1(4600), 2(9600), 3(19200), 4(38400). 5(57600), 6(115200) "XXXXXXX" is the display control command (ASCII, max 48 byte) Example: /+ax: XXXXXXX ( ) Display OFF Command Format Description and Example Feedback /-Ax:XX XX XX XX /+Ax:XXXXXXX "x" represents the baud rate: x=0(2400), 1(4600), 2(9600), 3(19200), 4(38400). 5(57600), 6(115200) "XX XX XX XX" is the display control command (HEX, max 48 byte) Example: /-ax: "x" represents the baud rate: x=0(2400), 1(4600), 2(9600), 3(19200), 4(38400). 5(57600), 6(115200) "XXXXXXX" is the display control command (ASCII, max 48 byte) Example: /+ax: XX XX XX XX ( ) XXXXXXX ( ) 14

15 IR Learning Perform the following steps to configure the DISPLAY ON and DISPLAY OFF buttons using the display's IR remote control. 1. Press the IR LEARNING button to enter IR Learning mode. The DISPLAY ON and DISPLAY OFF LEDs will both illuminate. 2. Press the DISPLAY ON button. The DISPLAY ON LED will start to flash. 3. Point the display's IR remote at the IR receiving window on the front panel, then press the Power On button on the remote. The DISPLAY ON LED will turn off. 4. Press the IR LEARNING button again to re-enter IR Learning mode. The DISPLAY ON and DISPLAY OFF LEDs will both illuminate. 5. Press the DISPLAY OFF button. The DISPLAY OFF LED will start to flash. 6. Point the display's IR remote at the IR receiving window on the front panel, then press the Power Off button on the remote. The DISPLAY OFF LED will turn off. 7. Press the DISPLAY ON and DISPLAY OFF buttons to verify that they turn the connected display on and off. 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 15

16 SPECIFICATIONS Model Video Inputs Video Outputs Maximum Input Resolution Output Resolutions Bandwidth 2x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, 1x VGA 1x HDMI HDMI: up to 4:2:0 VGA: up to Gbps HDMI Version 1.4 HDCP Version Input Power AC Adapter Input Power Maximum Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity Dimensions Input: 2.2 Output: VDC, 2A 100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60Hz 10 watts +14 ~ +104 F (-10 ~ +40 C) +5 ~ +131 F (-15 ~ +55 C) 10 ~ 90% RH, non-condensing 9.1" x 3.9" x 0.9" (230 x 100 x 24 mm) Weight 11.3 oz. (320 g) Blackbird is a trademark of Monoprice Inc. 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. Apple, Apple TV, and MacBook are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. 16