Monoprice Blackbird 36741 User Manual

Blackbird™ 4K 1x2 HDMI® Splitter

P/N 36741

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

source 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.

 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.

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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.

 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 1x2 HDMI® Splitter allows you to distribute a single HDMI

source to two displays. It supports video resolutions up to

4K@60Hz (4:4:4) and complies with the HDMI 2.0b and HDCP® 2.2

standards. It features EDID® Auto and Copy functions, can

downscale a 4K video signal to 1080p, and can extract the audio

to digital optical and stereo analog outputs.

FEATURES

 Supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4)
 Complies with the HDMI® 2.0b and HDCP® 2.2 standards
 Can downscale 4K video to 1080p
 Supports EDID® Auto and Copy functions
 Supports multichannel audio streams
 Can extract HDMI audio to digital optical and stereo

analog outputs

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