Monoprice 30917 User Manual

Blackbird™ 1x4 HDMI® Splitter for TV Walls

P/N 30917

User's Manual

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.

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INTRODUCTION

This Blackbird™ 1x4 HDMI® Splitter for TV Walls is designed to combine multiple video

outputs into a single video image spanning multiple displays. The embedded video scaling

system converts any input signal to the native resolution of the connected displays. It

supports individual video resolutions up to 1080p@60Hz, can be cascaded up to four times,

and supports video walls using up to 9 displays in a 3x3 configuration, when using two

units. It can be controlled using the front panel buttons, the included IR remote control,

RS-232 serial control, or TCP/IP LAN controlled.

FEATURES

 Supports individual video resolutions up to 1080p@60Hz
 Can be cascaded up to four times
 Supports 10 different video wall configurations, from 1x2 to 2x2 using a single unit
 Supports 5 different video wall configurations, from 3x2 to 3x3 using two units

cascaded

 Compliant with the HDMI® 1.4b and HDCP 1.4 specifications
 Includes 3.5mm stereo analog and coaxial S/PDIF digital audio outputs
 Can be controlled using the front panel buttons, the included IR remote control, RS-

232 serial control, or TCP/IP LAN control

 Supports 38kHz IR extension
 Supports HDMI and USB disc video inputs
 Includes loop out for a single local display or to cascade multiple units

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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 during normal business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun: 9am-

6pm PT) or via email at [e-mail]

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™ 1x4 HDMI® splitter for TV walls

1x IR remote control

1x RS-232 cable

1x 38kHz IR receiver

1x AC power adapter (12 VDC, 2.5A)

1x User's manual

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front Panel

1. Power LED: The LED illuminates green when the TV wall is powered on and red

when it is in standby mode.

2. IR Receiver Window: Point the included IR remote control at the IR Receiver

Window to control the TV wall.

Rear Panel

1. CONTROL: Plug an RJ-45 Ethernet cable into the TCP/IP port for computer LAN

control of the TV wall. Plug the included RS-232 cable into the RS-232 port for

computer RS-232 control. Plug the included 38kHz IR receiver into the IR EXT jack if

the IR Receiver Window is inaccessible, then position the IR bulb where it can

receive signals from the included IR remote control.

2. OUTPUT: Plug a pair of powered speakers into the 3.5mm AUDIO jack. Plug a coaxial

S/PDIF digital audio cable into the COAX RCA jack to connect to an external

amplifier. Four HDMI® TV wall outputs and one HDMI LOOP OUT for connecting a

local display or to cascade multiple units.

3. INPUT: USB port for connecting a USB drive. HDMI port for connecting an HDMI

video source device.

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4. DC 12V: DC barrel connector for connecting the included AC power adapter.

Remote Control

1. Power: Press the Power button to turn the TV

wall on or off.

2. Rotate: Press the Rotate button to rotate the

video image 90 degrees for use with the 2x1,

3x1, and 4x1 TV wall configurations.

3. Input Select: Press the HDMI button to select

the HDMI® input or the USB button to select

the USB input.

4. Video Control: Press the Auto button for VGA

input auto adjustment function. Press the

Zoom button to zoom the input in or out. Press

the button in the center for USB input source

control.

5. Audio Control: Press the Mute button to turn

audio muting on or off. Press the + button to increase the volume level. Press the -

button decrease the volume level.

6. TV Wall Mode: Press one of the numbered buttons (1-4) in the H section to set the

number of screens the video will span horizontally. Press one of the numbered

buttons (1-4) in the V section to set the number of screens the video will span

vertically.

7. TV Wall Bezel Correction: Use these buttons to adjust the bezel size of the image in

zoom-in mode to make the whole image look correct.

8. Resolution: Use these buttons to set the video resolution of the TV wall. You can

select 1080p, 720p, 1360x768, or 1024x768.

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SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAMS

2x2 TV Wall

3x3 TV Wall

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TV WALL CONFIGURATIONS

Configuration (HxV)

Display Orientation

Layout

2x1

Landscape

3x1

Landscape

4x1

Landscape

2x1

Portrait

3x1

Portrait

4x1

Portrait

1x2

Landscape

1x3

Landscape

1x4

Landscape

2x2

Landscape

Single Unit

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Two Units Cascaded

Configuration (HxV)

Display Orientation

Layout

3x2

Landscape

2x3

Landscape

4x2

Landscape

2x4

Landscape

3x3

Landscape

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 [e-mail]

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model

30917

Video Inputs

1x HDMI®, 1x USB

Video Outputs

1x HDMI Loop Out, 4x HDMI TV Wall

Audio Outputs

1x 3.5mm Stereo Analog, 1x Coaxial S/PDIF Digital RCA

Maximum HDMI Cable Length

49 feet (15 meters)

Supported Output Resolutions

1080p, 720p, 1360x768, 1024x768

HDMI Version

1.4b

HDCP Version

1.4

IR Carrier Frequency

38kHz

Input Power

12 VDC, 2.5A

AC Adapter Input Power

100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Maximum Power Consumption

7.5 watts

Operating Temperature

+32 ~ +104°F (0 ~ +40°C)

Storage Temperature

-4 ~ +140°F (-20 ~ +60°C)

Relative Humidity

20 ~ 90% RH, non-condensing

Dimensions

9.8" x 4.6" x 1.3" (250 x 118 x 32 mm)

Weight

37.0 oz. (1050 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.

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