MONOPRICE Blackbird 4K 5x1 HDMI Presentation Switch P/N 21906 User's Manual
CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES... 4 INTRODUCTION... 4 FEATURES... 5 CUSTOMER SERVICE... 5 PACKAGE CONTENTS... 6 PRODUCT OVERVIEW... 6 Front Panel... 6 Rear Panel... 7 IR Remote Control... 8 AUTO SWITCHING... 8 VGA INPUT... 9 INSTALLATION... 10 OSD MENU... 12 Main Menu... 12 Picture Submenu... 12 Aspect Ratio Submenu... 13 Screen Submenu... 13 EDID Submenu... 14 Software Update Submenu... 14 Resolution Submenu... 15 RS232 CONTROL... 15 Port Switch Command... 16 Port Switch Query... 16 Input Auto Configure... 16 Input Auto Query... 17 2
Aspect Ratio Configure... 17 Aspect Ratio Query... 17 Enable Beep Configuration... 18 Enable Beep Query... 18 Resolution Configure... 18 Resolution Query... 19 PQ Regulate... 20 PQ Query... 20 Reset Sys Configure... 21 USB Upgrade Configure... 21 EDID Configure... 21 EDID Query... 21 Audio Mute Configure... 22 Audio Mute Query... 22 Audio + Configure... 22 Audio - Configure... 23 Audio Value Configure... 23 Audio Value Query... 23 IR Commands... 24 RS232 INTERFACE... 25 TECHNICAL SUPPORT... 26 SPECIFICATIONS... 27 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE... 27 Notice for FCC... 27 Notice for Industry Canada... 28 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 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. 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. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Blackbird 4K 5x1 HDMI Presentation Switch! This switch features four HDMI inputs, plus a combination input that can accept VGA, Component (YPbPr), or Composite (CVBS) video. It supports HDMI video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 and is fully compliant with the HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 standards. It supports automatic and manual switching and includes support for automatic EDID management. 4
FEATURES Four HDMI and one combination input that can accept VGA, Component (YPbPr), or Composite (CVBS) video Supports HDMI video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 Supports automatic and manual switching Automatic EDID management Includes IR remote control and RS232 control options Fully compliant with the HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 standards 2-channel analog audio pass-through option USB port for firmware updates 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 support@monoprice.com 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 5x1 HDMI presentation switch 2x Mounting brackets 1x IR remote control 1x AC power adapter (12 VDC, 1A) 1x IR receiver 1x Video cable (VGA to 3x RCA male) 1x Audio cable (3.5mm to 2x RCA female) 1x User's manual PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel 1. POWER BUTTON AND LED: Press the button to enter or exit standby mode. The LED illuminates blue when the switch is turned on and illuminates red when in standby mode. 2. IR RECEIVER: IR receiver "eye" for receiving IR signals from the included IR remote control. 3. SOURCE SELECT BUTTONS AND LED INDICATORS: Press one of the buttons to directly select an input. The LED corresponding to the selected input will illuminate. 6
Press the AUTO button to toggle automatic switching on or off. When automatic switching is enabled, the LED will illuminate blue. 4. OUTPUT RESOLUTION BUTTONS: Press the buttons to set the output resolution to 4K@60Hz, 4K@30Hz, 1080p, or 720p. The switch/scaler will automatically scale the resolution to match the selected resolution. To select other resolutions, use the included IR remote control or the RS232 control option. Rear Panel 1. OUTPUT: An HDMI video output port and a 3.5mm stereo analog audio output. 2. INPUT: Four HDMI video input ports, a VGA port that is capable of accepting VGA, Component (YPbPr), and Composite (CVBS) video, and a 3.5mm stereo analog audio input 3. CONTROL: A USB port for connecting a USB flash drive for firmware updates, a 3-pin terminal block for connecting to a computer's RS232 serial port, and a 3.5mm jack for connecting the included IR receiver. 4. DC 12V: DC barrel connector for connecting the included AC power adapter. 5. POWER SWITCH: Power switch for turning the unit on or off. 7
IR Remote Control 1. POWER SWITCH: Press the button to power the unit on or to put it into standby mode. 2. MUTE BUTTON: Press the button to mute or unmute the audio output. 3. ADJ BUTTON: Press the button to automatically adjust the VGA screen settings. 4. INPUT BUTTONS: Press the HD1~4 and VGA buttons to directly select the input. Press the AUTO button to toggle automatic switching on or odd. Press the arrow buttons to cycle through the inputs. 5. RES BUTTON: Momentarily press the button to access the Resolution screen in the OSD. Press and hold the button for about 5 seconds to set the output resolutions to 720p@60Hz. 6. MENU BUTTONS: Press the MENU button to enter the OSD menu. Press the EXIT button to exit the OSD menu. Press the arrow buttons to navigate the OSD menu. Press the OK button to select the highlighted menu option. 7. VOLUME BUTTONS: Press the VOL- and VOL+ buttons to adjust the volume. The MIC- and MIC+ buttons are unused. AUTO SWITCHING The switch supports both automatic and manual switching modes. When automatic switching mode is enabled, it functions according to the following principles. When a new input signal is detected, the unit will automatically switch to that input. When the unit is powered off, it remembers the last selected input and will return to that input when power is reapplied. If the last input is no longer available, the 8
unit will detect all inputs in the order HDMI 1 > HDMI 2 > HDMI 3 > HDMI 4 > VGA and will automatically select the first active input. If the currently selected input is removed, the unit will detect all inputs in the order HDMI 1 > HDMI 2 > HDMI 3 > HDMI 4 > VGA and will automatically select the first active input. VGA INPUT The VGA input can accept VGA, Component (YPbPr), and Composite (CVBS) video signals. The unit will automatically detect the input type and will convert and scale it to the HDMI output. When connecting to a VGA input, use a standard DB15 VGA cable (not included). When connecting to a Component (YPbPr) video source, connect the Red, Blue, and Green plugs to the corresponding video outputs on your Component source device. When connecting to a Composite (CVBS) video source, plug the red connector into the video output (normally yellow). 9
INSTALLATION Perform the following steps to install this switch. 1. Ensure that all equipment to be connected is powered off and unplugged from its power source. 2. Using a High Speed HDMI Cable (not included), plug one end into the HDMI input on your display, then plug the other end into the HDMI port in the OUTPUT section on the scaler/switcher. 3. Using the included audio cable, plug one end into the 3.5mm AUDIO jack in the OUTPUT section, then plug the other end into the inputs of powered speakers, a stereo amplifier, or other analog audio device. 10
4. Using a High Speed HDMI Cable (not included), plug one end into one of the HDMI ports in the INPUT section on the scaler/switcher, then plug the other end into the HDMI output on your video source device. Repeat for up to three additional HDMI video sources. 5. Using a VGA cable, plug one end into the VGA port in the INPUT section on the scaler/switcher, then plug the other end into the VGA output on your computer, laptop, or other device. Alternatively, plug the included video cable into the VGA port in the INPUT section on the scaler/switcher, then plug the other end into the RGB outputs of a component (YPbPr) video source or plug the red connector into the video output jack of a composite (CVBS) video source. 6. Using a 3.5mm audio cable (not included), plug one end into the AUDIO jack in the INPUT section on the scaler/switcher, then plug the other end into the audio output jack on your computer or laptop. Alternatively, using the included audio cable, plug one end into the AUDIO jack in the INPUT section on the scaler/switcher, then plug the other end into the stereo RCA audio output on your component or composite video source device. 7. (Optional) If you want to use your computer for RS232 control of the scaler/switcher, plug one end of a serial cable (not included) into the 3-pin RS232 terminal block in the CONTROL section on the scaler/switcher, then plug the other end into one of the COM ports on your computer or laptop. 8. (Optional) If the IR "eye" on the front panel will be obscured, such as when installing this system into a closet or cabinet, plug the included IR receiver into the IR jack in the CONTROL section on the scaler/switcher, then position the IR "eye" where it can receive IR signals from the included remote control. 9. Plug the DC barrel connector on the included AC power adapter into the 12V DC jack on the scaler/switcher, then plug the adapter into a nearby AC power outlet. 10. Plug in and power on all connected equipment, then start video playback on all video source devices. Verify that the video from each device can be viewed on the connected display and that the audio can be heard. 11
OSD MENU Pressing the MENU button on the included remote control accesses the built-in On Screen Display (OSD) menu. Main Menu The Main menu gives access to the Picture, Aspect Ratio, Screen, EDID Switch, Software Update, and Resolution submenus. The Screen submenu is only available when the selected input is set to VGA. Picture Submenu The Picture submenu allows you to control the image Contrast, Brightness, Color, Sharpness, and Tint. 12
Aspect Ratio Submenu The Aspect Ratio submenu allows you to set the output aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9. Screen Submenu The Screen submenu allows you to set the Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Size, and Phase. It also allows you to select the Auto Adjust feature, which automatically sets the screen parameters for the optimal display. This screen is only accessible when the VGA input is selected. 13
EDID Submenu The EDID submenu allows you to determine how the source device obtains its EDID information. The EDID 1.4 option is for use with devices that conform to version 1.4 of the HDMI specification. The EDID 2.0 option is for use with devices that conform to version 2.0 of the HDMI specification. The EDID AUTO option allows the source device to obtain its EDID information from the connected display. Software Update Submenu The Software Update submenu allows you to update the switch's firmware in the event that an update is made available. To do this, first copy the MERGE.bin file to the root directory of a USB flash drive. Next, plug the flash drive into the USB port on the rear panel. Finally, select the Software Update option from the Main menu. The system will ask you to confirm the update. Select Yes to start the update. 14
Resolution Submenu The Resolution submenu allows you to set the output resolution of the switch to a fixed value. You can also select the AUTO option, which automatically sets the output resolution to the best resolution for the connected display. The Resolution sub menu is also accessible by pressing the RES button on the included remote control. RS232 CONTROL In addition to control using the front panel controls and the included remote control, you can control the switch using a third party RS232 control software. The communications parameters for RS232 are: Baud Rate: 115200 Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Parity: None The switch responds to the following commands. 15
Port Switch Command [0x50+0x56+0x54+0x02+0x03+inputport(1~5)+0x00+0x01+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x0 0+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+checksum] All you need to change is "input port" and "checksum". Checksum=0x100 (0x50+0x56+0x54+0x02+0x03+inputport(1~5)+0x00+0x01+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x0 0+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00) inputport(1~5): HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, VGA For example, to select Input 2: 50 56 54 02 03 02 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 02 Port Switch Query This is a query command, which means you must send the query package and then receive an answer. For example, to query the Input: Send package: 50 56 54 02 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 FE Receive package: 50 56 54 02 01 01 00 02 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 The blue 02 is the input port number, it should be 1~5. Input Auto Configure [0x50+0x56+0x54+0x24+0x01+InputAutoON/OFF+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00 +0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+checksum] All you need to change is "InputAutoON/OFF" and "checksum". 16
For example, to set the Input Auto to OFF: 50 56 54 24 01 F0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0F Input Auto Query This is a query command, which means you must send the query package and then receive an answer. For example, to query the Input Auto status: Send package: 50 56 54 24 02 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 Receive package: 50 56 54 24 02 F0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 10 The blue F0 means to set input auto to OFF. Change the F0 to 0F to set input auto to ON. Aspect Ratio Configure [0x50+0x56+0x54+0x24+0x11+AspectRatioIndex+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+ 0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+checksum] All you need to change is "AspectRatioIndex" and "checksum". For example, to set the Aspect Ratio to 4:3: 50 56 54 24 11 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 30 Aspect Ratio Query This is a query command, which means you must send the query package and then receive an answer. For example, to query the Aspect Ratio: 17
Send package: 50 56 54 24 12 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 30 Receive package: 50 56 54 24 12 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 31 The blue 01 indicates a 4:3 aspect ratio. Change 01 to 02 for a 16:9 aspect ratio. Enable Beep Configuration [0x50+0x56+0x54+0x06+0x01+EnableBeepON/OFF+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x0 0+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+checksum] All you need to change is "EnableBeepON/OFF" and "checksum". For example to set Enable Beep to OFF: 50 56 54 06 01 F0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 F1 Enable Beep Query This is a query command, which means you must send the query package and then receive an answer. For example, to query the Enable Beep status: Send package: 50 56 54 01 0B 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 06 Receive package: 50 56 54 01 0B 00 00 FF 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 05 The blue FF means that Enable Beep is set to OFF. Change the FF to 00 for Enable Beep ON. Resolution Configure [0x50+0x56+0x54+0x0A+0x06+resolution(1~13)+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0 x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+checksum] 18
All you need to change is "iresolution" and "checksum". Checksum=0x100 (0xa5+0x5b+0x02+0x03+resolution(1~13)+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00) resolution(1~13) 1. 3840x2160@60 2. 3840x2160@30 3. 1920x1080@60 4. 1920x1080@50 5. 1280x720@60 6. 1280x720@50 7. 1920x1200@60 8. 1680x1050@60 9. 1400x1050@60 10. 1360x768@60 11. 1280x800@60 12. 1024x768@60 13. AUTO For example, to set the output Resolution 1920x1080@60: 50 56 54 0A 06 03 00 03 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 10 Resolution Query This is a query command, which means you must send the query package and then receive an answer. For example, to query the Resolution: Send package: 50 56 54 90 06 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 90 19
Receive package: 50 56 54 90 06 03 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 93 The blue 03 indicates that the resolution is 1920x1080@60. Change to 03 to a hexadecimal version of integers 1~13. PQ Regulate [0x50+0x56+0x54+0x08+TYPE(1~4)+DATA+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+ 0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+checksum] All you need to change is "TYPE", "DATA", and "checksum". Checksum=0x100 (0x50+0x56+0x54+0x08+TYPE(1~4)+DATA+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+ 0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00) TYPE 1~4: Contrast, Brightness, Color, Sharpness Contrast and Brightness DATA from 0 to 100; Color DATA from 0 to 60; Sharpness DATA from 0 to 20. For example, to set the Contrast to 72: 50 56 54 08 01 48 00 48 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 93 PQ Query This is a query command which mean you must send query package and then receive an answer. For example, to query the Contrast setting: Send package: 50 56 54 09 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 04 Receive package: 50 56 54 09 01 48 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 4C The red 01 means to query the contrast setting. Replace the 01 with 02 for brightness, 03 for color, and 04 for sharpness. 20
The blue 48 means that the Contrast is set to 72. Replace the 48 with a hexadecimal version of integers 1~100. Reset Sys Configure 50 56 54 08 0A 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0C USB Upgrade Configure 50 56 54 07 07 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 08 EDID Configure [0x50+0x56+0x54+0x03+0x02+EDIDindex+0xF0+0x01+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0 x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+checksum] All you need to change is "EDIDindex" and "checksum". For example, to set the EDID to EDID 2.0: 50 56 54 03 02 02 F0 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 F2 EDID Query This is a query command, which means you must send the query package and then receive an answer. For example, to query EDID setting: Send package: 50 56 54 01 0C 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 08 Receive package: 50 56 54 01 0C 01 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 09 21
The blue 01 indicates that the EDID is set to 1.4. EDID (1~3): EDID 1.4, EDID 2.0, and EDID AUTO. Audio Mute Configure [0x50+0x56+0x54+0x17+0x08+MuteON/OFF+0x00+0x01+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00 +0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+checksum] All you need to change is "MuteON/OFF" and "checksum". For example, to set Audio Mute ON: 50 56 54 17 08 0F 00 0F 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 37 Audio Mute Query This is a query command, which means you must send the query package and then receive an answer. For example, to query the Audio Mute status: Send package: 50 56 54 17 09 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 1A Receive package: 50 56 54 17 09 F0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0A The blue F0 means that audio mute is set to off. Change the F0 to 0F to indicate that audio mute is ON. Audio + Configure 50 56 54 17 07 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 19 22
Audio - Configure 50 56 54 17 07 02 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 1A Audio Value Configure [0x50+0x56+0x54+0x17+0x17+AudioValue+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+ 0x00+0x00+0x00+0x00+checksum] All you need to change is "AudioValue" and "checksum". For example, to set the Audio Value to 81: 50 56 54 17 17 51 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 79 Audio Value Query This is a query command which mean you must send query package and then receive an answer. For example, to query the Audio Value: Send package: 50 56 54 17 18 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 29 Receive package: 50 56 54 17 18 51 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 7A The blue 51 means that the audio value is set to 81. Change the 51 to a hexadecimal version of integers 1~100. 23
IR Commands NEC code #define SYSTEM_CODE 0x08 #define IR_KEY_POWER #define IR_KEY_Mute 0x4D 0x0B #define IR_KEY_HD_1 #define IR_KEY_HD_2 #define IR_KEY_HD_3 #define IR_KEY_HD_4 #define IR_KEY_VGA #define IR_KEY_AUTO #define IR_KEY_LEFT #define IR_KEY_RIGHT 0x09 0x54 0x47 0x42 0x08 0x48 0x4B 0x43 #define IR_KEY_ADJ #define IR_KEY_RES 0x0C 0x0F #define IR_KEY_UP #define IR_KEY_DOWN #define IR_KEY_LEFT #define IR_KEY_RIGHT #define IR_KEY_OK #define IR_KEY_Menu #define IR_KEY_Exit 0x19 0x0D 0x55 0x4E 0x57 0x4C 0x56 24
#define IR_KEY_VOL- #define IR_KEY_VOL+ #define IR_KEY_MIC- #define IR_KEY_MIC+ 0x40 0x10 0x11 0x52 RS232 INTERFACE 25
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 www.monoprice.com during regular business hours, 7 days a week. You can also get assistance through email by sending a message to tech@monoprice.com 26
SPECIFICATIONS Model 21906 Video Inputs Video Outputs 4x HDMI, 1x VGA/YPbPr/CVBS 1x HDMI Maximum Video Resolution 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI Version 2.0 HDCP Version 2.2 Input Power AC Adapter Input Power Maximum Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Dimensions 12 VDC, 1A 100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 9 watts +32 ~ +104 F (0 ~ +40 C) -4 ~ +140 F (-20 ~ +60 C) 20 ~ 90% RH, non-condensing 4.3" x 11.3" x 1.3" (110 x 288 x 32 mm) Weight 1.9 lbs. (880 g) REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Notice for FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Modifying the equipment without Monoprice s authorization may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class B digital devices. In that event, your 27
right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. Notice for Industry Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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, Blu-ray, and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. 28