Monoprice Blackbird 15373 User Manual

3x1 HDMI® Switch with Voice Control

P/N 15373

User's Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ..................................................................... 4

INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 6

FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................ 6

CUSTOMER SERVICE ................................................................................................................... 7

PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................................ 7

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 8

Front Panel ................................................................................................................................ 8

Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................. 9

Remote Control .................................................................................................................. 10

BASIC OPERATION .................................................................................................................... 10

SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM ............................................................................... 11

CONNECTING TO AMAZON ALEXA ........................................................................... 12

SETTING UP THE SWITCH .................................................................................................... 18

ECHO VOICE COMMANDS ................................................................................................ 22

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................................................................................................ 22

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 23

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................... 24

Notice for FCC .................................................................................................................... 24

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RF Exposure Statement for FCC ......................................................................... 25

Notice for Industry Canada ..................................................................................... 26

RF Exposure Statement for Industry Canada.......................................... 26

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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 excessive vibration.
 Do not subject the product to extreme force, shock, or

fluctuations 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 fireplace, stove, radiator, etc. Do not leave it in

direct sunlight.

 Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for

physical damage. Do not use if physical damage has

occurred.

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 Before plugging the unit into a power outlet, ensure that

the outlet provides the same type and level of power

required by the device.

 Unplug this device from the power source when not in

use.

 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.

 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.

 Remove the batteries from the controller if it will go

unused for a lengthy period of time.

 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™ 3x1 HDMI® Switch allows you to connect up to

three HDMI source devices to a single HDMI display. It complies

with the HDMI 2.0 and HDCP™ 2.2 standards and delivers up to

18Gbps video bandwidth. It supports video resolutions up to

4K@60Hz with YCbCr 4:4:4 and 10-bit High Dynamic Range (HDR)

pass-through. It has a built-in Wi-Fi® radio and can be voice

controlled using an Amazon Alexa™ device, in addition to the

front panel controls and included IR remote control.

FEATURES

 Fully compliant with the HDMI® 2.0 and HDCP™ 2.2

standards

 Supports 18Gbps bandwidth
 Supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4
 Supports 10-bit High Dynamic Range (HDR) pass-through
 Supports Amazon Alexa™ voice control
 Includes an IR remote control

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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 or via email at

[e-mail]. Check the website for support times

and links.

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 3x1 HDMI® switch

1x AC power adapter (5 VDC, 1A)

1x IR remote control

1x User's manual

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front Panel

1. POWER LED: The LED illuminates when the switch is

powered on.

2. IN LEDS: The LEDs illuminate to indicate the selected

input.

3. LINK LED: The LED illuminates when the switch is

connected to a Wi-Fi® network.

4. IR IN: The IR receiver window accepts signals from the

included IR remote control.

5. INPUT BUTTON: Press the button to cycle through the

inputs.

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Rear Panel

1. RESET: Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to enter

network settings mode. Press and hold the button for less

than 2 seconds to enter firmware update mode.

2. DC 5V: DC barrel connector for connecting the included

AC power adapter.

3. INPUT 1/2/3: HDMI® ports for connecting the HDMI video

source devices.

4. OUTPUT: HDMI port for connecting an HDMI display.

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Remote Control

1. IN BUTTONS: Press one of the buttons

to directly select an input.

2. : Press the button to cycle through

the inputs. The cycle order is 1-2-3.

BASIC OPERATION

 Press the INPUT button on the front panel to cycle

through the video source devices in the order 1-2-3.

 Use the IN buttons on the remote control to directly

select one of the inputs.

 Press the button on the remote control to cycle

through the video source devices in the order 1-2-3.

 If the selected video source is powered off, the switch

will automatically cycle to the next available input.

 The switch will remember the last connected input when

it is powered off.

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SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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CONNECTING TO AMAZON ALEXA

This switch includes a built-in Wi-Fi® radio, allowing it to be

controlled with an Amazon Alexa™ device. Perform the following

steps to configure Alexa to control the switch.

1. Navigate your web browser to https://alexa.amazon.com.

Alternatively, download and install the Amazon Alexa app

to your mobile device.

2. Create an Amazon account, if you do not already have

one.

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3. Log in to your Amazon account.

4. Click Set up a new device on the Settings screen.

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5. Click the device name that corresponds to your Amazon

device, then click the Continue button to proceed. For

these instructions, we will use the Echo Dot™ device.

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6. Plug in and power on your Echo Dot™. Wait until the blue

light turns off, then press and hold the "round dot" button

until the orange light ring illuminates. Click the Continue

button to proceed.

7. Open the Wi-Fi® settings on your computer. Locate and

select the Amazon-XXX entry. Click the Continue button

to proceed.

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8. Select your Wi-Fi® network, then input the password.

Click the Connect button to log in.

9. Once the Echo Dot™ has connected to the internet, click

the Continue button to proceed.

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10. You can use an external speaker, but for our example we

will choose to Use built-in Echo speaker.

11. Congratulations, you have finished setting up your Echo

Dot™. You can watch a short video to learn some basics.

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SETTING UP THE SWITCH

1. Press and hold the RESET button on the rear panel of the

switch for about 5 seconds. The LEDs will all illuminate,

indicating that the switch is in "network settings" mode.

2. Open the Wi-Fi® settings on your computer or mobile

device. Search for nearby networks, then locate and

select the B31-XXXX network.

3. Open your web browser and navigate to 192.168.4.1 or

smart.com. The HDMI SMART page will load, as shown

below.

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4. Click the Network Settings button, then select a Wi-Fi®

network and input the password. This can be the same

network as your Echo Dot™ is connected to or different.

5. Enter your email address and create a password. Be sure

to remember this password as you will need it to login

later.

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6. On the Amazon Alexa™ page, select the Skills option,

then type smart switcher into the search bar and click the

search icon.

7. Click the ENABLE button.

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8. Enter your email address and the password you created in

step 5 above, then click the Authorize button.

9. Your Echo™ device is now successfully linked to the

switch and you can use it to control the switch.

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Function

Voice Command

Wake up device

open smart switcher

Switch to input channel

open smart switch for input #

ECHO VOICE COMMANDS

Replace the # in the command above with the number of the

input you want to select.

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 or

through email by sending a message to [e-mail].

Check the website for support times and links.

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Model

15373

Inputs

3x HDMI®

Outputs

1x HDMI

Maximum Video Resolution

4K@60Hz

Color Space

YCbCr 4:4:4

Video Bandwidth

18Gbps

HDMI Version

2.0

HDCP™ Version

2.2

Input Power

5 VDC, 1A

AC Adapter Input Power

100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption

Up to 1.45 watts

Operating Temperature

+14 ~ +122°F (-10 ~ +50°C)

Storage Temperature

-4 ~ +140°F (-20 ~ +60°C)

Operating Humidity

20 ~ 90% RH, noncondensing

Dimensions

4.8" x 2.5" x 0.7"

(122 x 64 x 19 mm)

Weight

8.1 oz. (230g)

SPECIFICATIONS

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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 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

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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.

RF Exposure Statement for FCC

Caution

This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth

for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the

specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure

compliance. This transmitter must be at least 20 cm from the user

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and must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter.

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.

RF Exposure Statement for Industry Canada

Caution

This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth

for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the

specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure

compliance. This transmitter must be at least 20 cm from the user

and must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter.

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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.

HDCP™ is a trademark of Digital Content Protection LLC.

Amazon™, Alexa™, Echo™, Echo Dot™, and all related logos are

trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Wi-Fi® and Wi-Fi Alliance® are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi
Alliance.

Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, and the logos are trademarks of the
Blu-ray Disc Association.

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