Monoprice blackbird 24181 User Manual

MONOPRICE

Blackbird™ HDMI® Extender

P/N 24181

User's Guide

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.

 This device ventilates excessive heat through the slots and openings in the case. Do

not block or cover these openings. Ensure that the device is in an open area where

it can get sufficient airflow to keep from overheating.

 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.

 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.

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 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.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this Blackbird™ HDMI® Extender! This extender transmits

1080p@60Hz signals to distances up to 180 feet (55 meters) over a single Cat6 Ethernet

cable. It supports the Power over Cable (PoC) feature, which allows the receiver to be

powered by the transmitter over the Ethernet cable. It supports bidirectional IR extension,

which allows you to control the source device from the remote location, as well as the

remote display from the source location.

FEATURES

 Extends 1080p@60Hz HDMI® video signals to distances up to 180 feet (55 meters)

over a single Cat6 Ethernet cable

 Supports the Power over Cable (PoC) feature
 Fully compliant with the HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 1.4 specifications
 Includes HDMI loop out to allow connection of a display at the source location
 Supports bidirectional IR extension
 Features built-in EDID management for matching the input resolution and audio

capabilities of the connected display

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