Monoprice Blackbird 36633 User Manual

Blackbird™ 4K HDMI® KVM Switch

P/N 36633

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 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.

 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.

 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 HDMI® KVM Switch! This

switch allows you to connect up to four computers with HDMI video

output and control them using a remote keyboard and mouse. It

supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz with 4:4:4 color sampling and

can upscale lower resolutions to 4K@60Hz. Up to 5 units can be

cascaded, allowing for control of up to 16 computers in total. It supports

fullscreen and quadview layouts and includes an IR remote control, as

well as RS-232, and Web UI control options.

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FEATURES

 Supports fullscreen and quadview modes
 Supports input and output resolutions up to 4K@ 60Hz with

4:4:4 color sampling

 Can upscale to 4K@60Hz
 Up to 5 units can be cascaded, allowing for control of up to 16

computers

 Supports seamless movement of the mouse across four screens

in quadview mode

 Fast switching between input channels or screen layout modes
 Supports keyboard/mouse, front panel button, IR remote

control, RS-232 control, and web UI control options

 Complies with the HDMI® 2.0 and HDCP™ 2.2 standards

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.

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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 4K HDMI® KVM switch

1x IR remote control

1x AC power adapter (12 VDC, 2A)

2x Rack mount brackets

4x Rubber feet

1x Bag of screws

1x User's manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front Panel

1. IR Receiver: IR receiver for accepting signals from the included

IR remote control.

2. HDMI1 Input: Press the button to select the HDMI® 1 input and

its corresponding USB input.

3. HDMI2 Input: Press the button to select the HDMI 2 input and

its corresponding USB input.

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4. HDMI3 Input: Press the button to select the HDMI® 3 input and

its corresponding USB input.

5. HDMI4 Input: Press the button to select the HDMI 4 input and

its corresponding USB input.

6. Fullscreen Output: Press the button to select the fullscreen

output layout.

7. Quadview Output: Press the button to select the quadview

output layout.

8. Panel Lock: Press the button to lock or unlock the front panel

buttons.

9. Standby: Press the button to put the system into standby mode

or to power it on.

Rear Panel

1. Output: HDMI® video connector and two USB Type-A ports for

the keyboard and mouse.

2. HDMI1/USB1: HDMI video and USB Type-B ports for connecting

the first computer.

3. HDMI2/USB2: HDMI video and USB Type-B ports for connecting

the second computer.

4. HDMI3/USB3: HDMI video and USB Type-B ports for connecting

the third computer.

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5. HDMI4/USB4: HDMI® video and USB Type-B ports for

connecting the fourth computer.

6. Audio Out: 3-pin Euroblock connector for connecting an

external amplifier.

7. Ethernet: RJ45 port for connecting a computer or Ethernet

network.

8. RS232: 9-pin DB-9 serial connector for connecting a computer

for RS-232 control.

9. USB FW Upgrade: USB Type-A port for connecting a USB flash

drive to perform a firmware upgrade.

10. 12VDC: DC barrel connector for connecting the included AC

power adapter.

11. Power On/Off: Master power switch for turning the unit on or

off.

IR Remote Control

1. Standby: Press the button

to put the system into

standby or to power it on.

2. Mute: Press the button to

turn audio muting on or off.

3. Lock: Press the button to

lock or unlock the front

panel buttons.

4. Info: Press the button to

view the system

information.

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5. Resolution: Press the Auto button to set the output resolution

to Auto. Press the Loop button to cycle through the available

output resolutions.

6. Layout: Press the button to toggle between the fullscreen and

quadview layouts.

7. Input: Press one of the buttons to select the corresponding

input. When in fullscreen mode, it selects the entire

corresponding input (audio and video). In quadview mode, it

selects the corresponding audio only.

8. Audio Src: Cycle the output audio through the available audio

inputs.

9. Video B: Not used.

SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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KVM FUNCTIONALITY

The KVM switch can be controlled using the connected mouse and

keyboard without any special configuration. A mouse with a scroll wheel

is highly recommended for maximum KVM control functionality.

When quadview mode is enabled, the top left screen (HDMI® 1) is active

by default. Moving the mouse cursor to the border of the screens in

quadview will automatically switch the active window. The KVM switch

responds to the following mouse actions:

 Scroll Wheel: Scrolling syncs the coordinates between the

source computer and the KVM switch.

 Scroll Wheel/Middle Mouse Button: When in quadview mode,

double-clicking the Scroll Wheel/Middle Mouse Button switches

to fullscreen mode with the active window. When in fullscreen

mode, double-clicking the Scroll Wheel/Middle Mouse Button

switches to quadview.

As with other KVM switches, the mouse cursors on inactive windows

remain on screen.

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WEB UI CONTROL

You can control the KVM switch using a computer connected through

the Ethernet port on the rear panel. You can connect directly or through

an existing Ethernet network.

Direct Connection

Perform the following steps to connect your computer directly to the

KVM switch. These instructions assume the use of the Windows®

operating system.

1. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable (not included) into the

Ethernet port on the rear panel of the KVM switch, then plug

the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer.

2. On your computer, click Start > Control Panel > Network and

Sharing Center.

3. Click the Change adapter settings option.

4. Right click Local Area Connection, then select the Properties

option.

5. Highlight Internet Protocol

Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then

click the Properties button.

6. Select Use the following IP

Address for static IP

address. Set the IP Address

to any address between

192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255,

except 192.168.1.202.

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7. Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0.

8. Click the OK button to close the Internet Protocol Version 4

(TCP/IPv4) window.

9. Click the OK button to close the Local Area Connection

Properties window.

10. To access the Web UI interface, type 192.168.1.202 into your

internet browser.

Network Connection

Perform the following steps to connect using an existing Ethernet

network.

1. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable (not included) into the

Ethernet port on the rear panel, then plug the other end into

your network router or an Ethernet hub.

2. To access the Web UI interface, type 192.168.1.202 into your

internet browser.

3. On the Sys Settings Screen, set the Network Type to DHCP.

Refer to the following section for details.

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Sys Settings Screen

1. F/W Version: Displays the firmware version of the KVM switch.

2. MAC Addr: Displays the MAC address of the KVM switch.

3. Telnet CMD: Command window for typing in a telnet command.

Refer to the

commands. Click the Confirm button to send the typed

command to the KVM switch.

4. Reboot: Click the Reboot button to reboot the KVM switch.

5. Network: Select either the Static IP or DHCP option, depending

on whether you are using a direct connection (static) or

connecting through your existing Ethernet network (DHCP).

TELNET COMMANDS

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section for a list of valid

Multi View KVM Screen

1. Resolution: Selects the output resolution. The possible settings

are:

Auto (default)

3840x2160@60Hz

3840x2160@50Hz

3840x2160@30Hz

1920x1080@60Hz

1280x720@60Hz

480p@60Hz

Click Confirm to save the changes or Cancel to abort the

changes.

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2. Audio Source: Select the output audio source. The possible

settings are:

HDMI® 1 (default)

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

Click Confirm to save the changes or Cancel to abort the

changes.

3. Flip: Allows you to flip the view display in fullscreen mode. The

possible options are On and Off (default). Click Confirm to save

the changes or Cancel to abort the changes.

4. Rotate: Allows you to rotate the video display in fullscreen

mode. The possible options are Off (default), L90°, and R90°.

Click Confirm to save the changes or Cancel to abort the

changes.

5. Color Setting: Allows you to adjust the Brightness, Contrast,

Hue, and Saturation values from 0 to 100. The default value for

each is 50. Click Confirm to save the changes or Cancel to abort

the changes.

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Layout Setting Screen

6. Pre-defined: Allows you to select either Layout A (fullscreen,

default) or Layout B (quadview). Click Confirm to save the

change or Cancel to abort the change.

7. Window Info: Displays the input source for each window.

Window A is the main screen and windows B, C, and D are the

subscreens. The default assignments are as follows:

Window A: HDMI® 1

Window B: HDMI 2

Window C: HDMI 3

Window D: HDMI 4

8. Layout A Gear Icon: Clicking the gear icon allows you to set the

input source for Layout A. HDMI® 1 is the default. Click Confirm

to save the changes or Cancel to abort the changes.

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Load Default Screen

Click the Load Default icon to load the factory default settings.

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RS-232 CONTROL

Perform the following steps to connect to the KVM switch using an

RS-232 connection.

1. Plug one end of a DB-9 serial cable (not included) into the RS232

port on the rear panel, then plug the other end into a serial port

on your computer.

2. Use the following settings to enable serial port communication.

Baud Rate: 115200

Data Bits: 8

Stop Bits: 1

Parity: None

Flow Control: None

HOTKEY CONTROL

Fullscreen Mode

When in fullscreen mode, use the following hotkeys to control the KVM

switch. Note that MMB is short for clicking the Scroll Wheel/Middle

Mouse Button.

MMB + MMB + 1: Switches to the HDMI® 1/USB 1 input.

MMB + MMB + 2: Switches to the HDMI 2/USB 2 input.

MMB + MMB + 3: Switches to the HDMI 3/USB 3 input.

MMB + MMB + 4: Switches to the HDMI 4/USB 4 input.

MMB + MMB + Backspace: Switches to the last used input. For

example, if you are actively using the HDMI® 1/USB 1

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input and the previously used input was HDMI 4/USB 4,

the command will swap between input 1 and input 4.

Note that MMB + MMB indicates two separate clicks, not a double-click.

Quadview Mode

When in quadview mode, use the following hotkeys to control the KVM

switch. Note that MMB is short for clicking the Scroll Wheel/Middle

Mouse Button.

MMB + MMB + 1: Switches the keyboard and mouse to the USB

1 input.

MMB + MMB + 2: Switches the keyboard and mouse to the USB

2 input.

MMB + MMB + 3: Switches the keyboard and mouse to the USB

3 input.

MMB + MMB + 4: Switches the keyboard and mouse to the USB

4 input.

MMB + MMB + Backspace: Switches to the last used USB input.

For example, if you are actively using the USB 1 input

and the previously used input was USB 4, the command

will swap between input 1 and input 4.

Note that MMB + MMB indicates two separate clicks, not a double-click.

Swapping Modes

Double-click the Scroll Wheel/Middle Mouse Button to swap between

fullscreen and quadview modes.

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Command

Description

Parameters

?/HELP

Displays a list of all available

telnet commands.

SPOW #

Turns the KVM switch on or

off.

0=Off

1=On

RPOW

Displays the current power

state.

SRES #

Sets the output resolution.

0=Auto

1=3840x2160@60Hz

2=3840@2160@30Hz

3=1920x1080@60Hz

4=1280x720@60Hz

5=640x480@60Hz*

6=3840x2160@50Hz

RRES

Displays the current output

resolution.

SIOSDD #

Enables or disables the

onscreen information display.

0=Off

1=Always On

2=Disappears after 5

seconds (default)

SBRI #

Sets the brightness value.

0~100 (50 default)

RBRI

Displays the current

brightness value.

TELNET COMMANDS

The KVM switch can respond to the following telnet commands for the

Web UI and RS-232 control modes.

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Command

Description

Parameters

SCON #

Sets the contrast value.

0~100 (50 default)

RCON

Displays the current contrast

value.

SSAT #

Sets the saturation value.

0~100 (50 default)

RSAT

Displays the current saturation

value.

SHUE #

Sets the hue value.

0~100 (50 default)

RHUE

Displays the current hue value.

SIMRE #

Resets the color settings to

the factory default values (50).

0=All

1=Brightness

2=Contrast

3=Saturation

4=Hue

SIN2CH 1 #

Sets the input source. Note

that this command only works

in fullscreen mode.

1=HDMI® 1

2=HDMI 2

3=HDMI 3

4-HDMI 4

SRECALL #

Selects Layout A (fullscreen)

or Layout B (quadview).

1=Layout A

2=Layout B

SROTATE #

Sets the video rotation. Note

that SRECALL 1 must be used

to select Layout A before this

command is issued.

0=Rotate off

(default)

1=L90

2=R90

3=Flip on

4=Flip off

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Command

Description

Parameters

RROTATE

Displays the current video

rotation setting

SIPM #

Sets the IP mode.

0=DHCP

1=Static (default)

RIPM

Displays the current IP mode.

SIPADD N M

X Y

Sets the static IP address.

N=0~255

M=0~255

X=0~255

Y=0~255

RIPADD

Displays the current static IP

address.

SMAADD N

M X Y

Sets the static subnet mask

address.

N=0~255

M=0~255

X=0~255

Y=0~255

RMAADD

Displays the current static

subnet mask address.

SGAADD N

M X Y

Sets the static gateway

address.

N=0~255

M=0~255

X=0~255

Y=0~255

RGAADD

Displays the current static

gateway address.

IPCONFIG

Displays the Ethernet address.

DEFAULT

Resets all settings to the

factory default values.

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Command

Description

Parameters

SMUTE #

Turns audio muting on or off.

0=Mute off

1=Mute on

RMUTE

Displays the current mute

value.

SAUDIO #

Sets the output audio to a

specific source.

1=HDMI® 1

2=HDMI 2

3=HDMI 3

4=HDMI 4

RAUDIO

Displays the current audio

source.

RFW

Displays the firmware version.

REBOOT

Reboots the KVM switch.

READEDID

Reads the EDID information

from the connected output

display.

SASPECT #

Sets the aspect mode.

0=Full (default)

1=Aspect

2=1x1

RASPECT

Displays the current aspect

mode.

SBF #

Sets the border.

0=Disable (default)

1=Enable

RBF

Displays the current border

setting.

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Command

Description

Parameters

SBFC #

Sets the border color.

0=White (default)

1=Gray

2=Yellow

3=Blue

4=Green

5=Red

6=Purple

7=Orange

8=Pink

9=Black

Input Resolution

Layout A

Layout B

3840x2160@60Hz

Rotate

Rotate and Flip

3840x2160@30Hz

Rotate

Rotate and Flip

1920x1080p@60Hz

Rotate and Flip

1280x720p@60Hz

Rotate and Flip

640x480@60Hz

Rotate and Flip

FUNCTION AVAILABILITY

The following tables display the functions that are NOT allowed when

using Layout A (fullscreen) and Layout B (quadview) for each resolution.

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Output Resolution

Layout A

Layout B

3840x2160@60Hz

3840x2160@30Hz

1920x1080p@60Hz

1280x720p@60Hz

640x480@60Hz

N/A

The 640x480@60Hz output resolution is not allowed with Layout B

(quadview). All other output resolutions are allowed for both Layouts.

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

36633

Inputs

4x HDMI video, 4x USB Type-B

Outputs

1x HDMI video, 2x USB Type-A

HDMI® Version

2.0

HDCP™ Version

2.2

Maximum Video Resolution

3840x2160@60Hz 4:4:4

Control Options

Keyboard/mouse, front panel

buttons, IR remote control, RS-232,

web UI

Input Power

12 VDC, 2A

AC Adapter Input Power

100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption

Up to 15 watts

Operating Temperature

+32 ~ +113°F (0 ~ +45°C)

Storage Temperature

-4 ~ +140°F (-20 ~ +60°C)

Operating Humidity

20 ~ 90% RH, noncondensing

Dimensions

17.3" x 9.1" x 1.8" (440 x 230 x 45 mm)

Weight

6.2 lbs. (2.8 kg)

SPECIFICATIONS

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.

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