Monoprice Blackbird 15376 User Manual

Blackbird™ 4K 4x2 HDMI® Matrix

P/N 15376

User's Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ...................................................................... 3

INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 5

FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................ 5

CUSTOMER SERVICE .................................................................................................................. 6

PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................................................................... 6

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................ 7

Front Panel ................................................................................................................................. 7

Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................. 8

Remote Control .................................................................................................................... 9

SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM .............................................................................. 10

TECHNICAL SUPPORT .............................................................................................................. 11

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 11

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ............................................................................................. 13

Notice for FCC ...................................................................................................................... 13

Notice for Industry Canada ...................................................................................... 14

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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 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 heat sources,

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™ 4K 4x2 HDMI® Matrix allows you to select any of

four HDMI video sources to either or both of two HDMI displays.

It supports the HDMI 2.0a and HDCP™ 2.2 standards, as well as

being DVI 1.0 compliant. It supports video resolutions up to

4K@60Hz 4:2:0, including 1080p@60Hz and 3D video. It can

extract the HDMI audio from either output and outputs both

multichannel S/PDIF digital optical and 2-channel analog audio. It

features three EDID® control options and can be controlled using

the front panel buttons, as well as the included IR remote control.

FEATURES

 Complies with the HDMI® 2.0a, HDCP™ 2.2, and DVI 1.0

standards

 Supports HDMI resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:2:0,

including 1080p@60Hz and 3D video

 Supports multichannel digital optical and stereo analog

audio extraction from either output

 Includes three EDID® control options
 Can be controlled using the front panel buttons and the

included 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 Blackbird™ 4K 4x2 HDMI matrix

1x IR remote control

1x AC power adapter

2x Rack mount brackets

1x User's manual

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front Panel

1. IR: Aim the remote control towards the IR receiver

window.

2. OUT A: Press the button to cycle forward through the

available inputs for output A. The LEDs will indicate which

of the four inputs is selected.

3. OUT B: Press the button to cycle forward through the

available inputs for output B. The LEDs will indicate which

of the four inputs is selected.

4. AUDIO: Press the button select which output's audio is

extracted to the digital optical and analog audio outputs.

The LEDs will illuminate to indicate which output is

selected.

5. EDID: Use the switch to select one of the three EDID®

control options is used.

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 When set to AUTO, the matrix will poll both outputs

and will transmit the lower of the two EDID® options to

all four source devices.

 When set to COPY, the matrix will transmit the EDID

information of the display connected to output A to all

four source devices. If the EDID cannot be copied, it

will send the default 1080p@60Hz video resolution to

all four source devices.

 When set to STD, the matrix will send the standard

4K@30Hz resolution to all four source devices.

6. SERVICE: For use by the manufacturer only.

Rear Panel

1. HDMI INPUT: Four HDMI® ports for connecting the HDMI

source devices.

2. HDMI OUTPUT: Two HDMI ports for connecting HDMI

displays.

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3. AUDIO OUT: S/PDIF digital optical and 3.5mm TRS analog

audio outputs for connecting an external amplifier or

powered speakers for playback of the extracted audio.

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

AC power adapter.

Remote Control

1. OUTPUT A: Press one of the IN#

buttons to directly select the

numbered input for OUT A. Press

the ◄ button to select the

previous input or press the ►

button to select the next input.

The corresponding LED in the OUT

A section on the front panel will

illuminate to indicate the selected

input.

2. OUTPUT B: Press one of the IN# buttons to directly select

the numbered input for OUT B. Press the ◄ button to

select the previous input or press the ► button to select

the next input. The corresponding LED in the OUT B

section on the front panel will illuminate to indicate the

selected input.

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3. AUDIO: Press the A or B button to extract the audio from

OUT A or OUT B. The corresponding LED in the AUDIO

section on the front panel will illuminate to indicate the

selected output.

SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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Model

15376

Inputs

4x HDMI®

Video Outputs

2x HDMI

Audio Outputs

1x S/PDIF multichannel digital

optical,

1x 3.5mm TRS stereo analog

HDMI Version

2.0a

HDCP™ Version

2.2 and 1.4

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

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Video Bandwidth

297Mbps/channel

891Mbps total

Maximum Video Resolution

4K@60Hz 4:2:0

Supported Color Spaces

RGB/YCbCr 4:2:0, YCbCr

4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2

Supported Color Depths

8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit

Input Power

5 VDC, 1A

AC Adapter Input Power

100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Maximum Power

Consumption

2 watts
Operating Temperature

+32 ~ +104°F (0 ~ +40°C)

Storage Temperature

-4 ~ +140°F (-20 ~ +60°C)

Operating Humidity

20 ~ 90% RH, noncondensing

Dimensions

7.9" x 3.1" x 0.6"

(200 x 80 x 16 mm)

Weight

11.6 oz. (328g)

Regulatory Compliance

CE, FCC, UL

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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 A 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 A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a commercial 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area

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is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will

be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Notice for Industry Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A 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.

HDCP™ is a trademark of Digital Content Protection LLC.

EDID® is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics
Standards Association.

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