Blackbird 43960, User Manual

Page 1: ...4K 2x4 HDMI Splitter and Extender Kit P N 43960 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...9 Receivers 10 SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM 10 IR CONTROL 11 Controlling the Source Devices 11 Controlling the Displays Using the Same Remote 12 Controlling the Displays Using Different Remotes 12 SOURCE SWITCHING 13 VIDEO DOWNSCALING 14 FIRMWARE UPGRADE 14 RS 232 CONTROL 15 Connection 15 Software 15 Configuration 16 RS 232 COMMANDS 17 System Commands 17 ...

Page 3: ...3 Switching Commands 17 CEC Commands 19 SPECIFICATIONS 22 Splitter Transmitter 22 Receivers each 24 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 25 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 25 Notice for FCC 25 Notice for Industry Canada 26 ...

Page 4: ...midity 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 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...

Page 5: ...for extension over single Cat5e Cat6 Cat7 Ethernet cable The loop output can be used for a local display or to cascade to additional Splitter and Extender Kits It supports video resolutions up to 4K 60Hz with YCbCr 4 4 4 8 bit and all HDMI audio formats It can extend a 4K signal to distances up to 229 feet 70 meters and a 1080 signal up to 262 feet 80 meters It supports the Power over Cable PoC fe...

Page 6: ... up to 229 feet 70 meters and a 1080p signal up to 262 feet 80 meters Includes comprehensive EDID management Supports automatic video downscaling from 4K to 1080p for use with 1080p displays De embeds audio to digital optical S PDIF and stereo analog audio outputs Supports bidirectional IR passthrough Supports the Power over Cable PoC feature which delivers power from the transmitter to the receiv...

Page 7: ...price com or via email at support monoprice com 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 4K 2x4 HDMI Splitter and Extender Transmitter 4x Receivers 1x IR Transmitter 4x IR Receivers 1x I...

Page 8: ...anual Switching Mode momentarily press the button to switch to the next input Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to toggle between Auto Switching Mode and Manual Switching Mode 4 L RES DEFAULT H RES Slide switch to select the EDID source When in the L RES position it scans all displays and selects the one with the lowest maximum resolution When in the DEFAULT position it sets the EDID to 3840...

Page 9: ...te displays use the same remote control 4 CONTROL Use the IR OUT jack to connect an IR transmitter to control the video source device from the remote locations Use the IR LOOP OUT jack to connect to a cascaded unit Use the RS232 connector to connect your computer using the included RS 232 Cable Use the FW port to connect a USB cable available separately for performing firmware upgrades 5 AUDIO OUT...

Page 10: ... for connecting the Ethernet cable from the transmitter 2 IR IN 3 5mm jack for connecting an IR receiver 3 IR OUT 3 5mm jack for connecting an IR transmitter 4 DISPLAY HDMI port for connecting an HDMI display SAMPLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM ...

Page 11: ...ce control from the remote locations However you can purchase additional IR receivers and or transmitters to add to the system to allow full control of both the source devices and the remote displays Controlling the Source Devices The basic IR control system allows you to control the source devices from the remote locations All necessary IR transmitters and receivers are included for this type of ...

Page 12: ...ransmitters The following sample connection diagram shows the connections and signal paths Controlling the Displays Using Different Remotes You can control the remote displays from the source location when the displays use one or more different remote controls To do this you will need to purchase three additional IR transmitters The following sample connection diagram shows the connections and sig...

Page 13: ...switch to the lowest numbered active input When a new input is detected the system will automatically switch to that input When the selected input is removed either by unplugging or powering off the system will switch to the lowest numbered active input The system remembers the last configuration used before losing power or rebooting If the system was in Auto Switching Mode it will restart in Auto...

Page 14: ...4 4 1920x1080p 24 4 4 4 3840x2160p 60 4 2 0 1920x1080p 60 4 4 4 3840x2160p 50 4 2 0 1920x1080p 50 4 4 4 3840x2160p 60 4 2 2 1920x1080p 60 4 4 4 3840x2160p 50 4 2 2 1920x1080p 50 4 4 4 3840x2160p 30 4 2 2 1920x1080p 30 4 4 4 3840x2160p 24 4 2 2 1920x1080p 24 4 4 4 FIRMWARE UPGRADE The firmware in this splitter can be upgraded If an upgraded firmware is available it can be downloaded from the 43960 ...

Page 15: ...d have been replaced with a SUCCESS TXT file If not double check the filename and try the above steps again 9 Once the update is successful remove the USB cable then reboot the splitter by unplugging it from the wall waiting 30 seconds then plugging it back in RS 232 CONTROL You can control the splitter with your computer using RS 232 commands issued through RS 232 control software such as CommWat...

Page 16: ...once it is installed then set the communications parameters as follows PORT the serial port on your computer that is connected to the switch Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity None You can now issue RS 232 control commands to the switch ...

Page 17: ...ame where xxxx is the desired name SetDeviceModel xxxx Model 43960 Get the device name GetDeviceModel Model 43960 Reboot the system SetDeviceModelRst DeviceModelRst Switching Commands Function Command Example Feedback Switch the input source where param is 01 or 02 representing HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 SetVideo param Video 01 Gets the currently selected input GetVideo Video 01 Enable or disable Auto Swit...

Page 18: ...emStandbyMode On Set the delay time to send standby commands after the input signal is removed where param is a number between 1 10 SetSystemStandbyModeTime param SystemStandbyModeTime 10min Turns the system on or puts it into standby mode where param is On or Off SetSystemPowerMode param SystemPowerMode On Get the system power status GetSystemPowerMode SystemPowerMode On Set the baud rate for RS ...

Page 19: ... DOWN command to a source device where param is 01 or 02 representing HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 SetCecSrcDown param CecSrcDown 01 Send the CEC LEFT command to a source device where param is 01 or 02 representing HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 SetCecSrcLeft param CecSrcLeft 01 Send the CEC RIGHT command to a source device where param is 01 or 02 representing HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 SetCecSrcRight param CecSrcRight 01 Send th...

Page 20: ...MI 1 and HDMI 2 SetCecSrcOff param CecSrcOff 01 Send the CEC STOP command to a source device where param is 01 or 02 representing HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 SetCecSrcStop param CecSrcStop 01 Send the CEC PLAY command to a source device where param is 01 or 02 representing HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 SetCecSrcPlay param CecSrcPlay 01 Send the CEC PAUSE command to a source device where param is 01 or 02 representing H...

Page 21: ... device where param is 01 or 02 representing HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 SetCecSrcRewind param CecSrcRewind 01 Send the CEC FAST FORWARD command to a source device where param is 01 or 02 representing HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 SetCecSrcFastForward param CecSrcFastForward 01 Send the CEC ON command to the display devices SetCecDisplayOn CecDisplayOn Send the CEC OFF command to the display devices SetCecDisplayOff Ce...

Page 22: ...mum RJ45 Output Resolution 4K 60Hz YCbCr 4 4 4 compressed Audio Outputs 1x Digital optical S PDIF 1x RCA analog stereo pair S PDIF Audio Output Supported Audio Formats 2CH LPCM 2 5 1 7 1CH Dolby Digital 2 5 1CH DTS Output Level 0 05dBFS Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 1dB THD N 0 05 20Hz 20kHz bandwidth 1kHz sine at 0dBFS or maximum level Signal to Noise Ratio 90dB 20Hz 20kHz bandwidth Crosstalk Iso...

Page 23: ...z sine at 0dBFS or maximum level before clipping L R Level Deviation 0 3dB 1kHz sine at 0dBFS or maximum level before clipping Output Load Capability 1kΩ and higher supports 10x paralleled 10kΩ loads Noise 80dB General Power over Cable 12V PoC power for the receivers Transmission Distance 4K up to 229 feet 70 meters 1080p up to 262 feet 80 meters Input Power 12 VDC 2A AC Adapter Input Power 100 24...

Page 24: ... HDMI HDMI Version 2 0 HDCP Version 2 2 1 4 Video Bandwidth 18Gbps Maximum Input Resolution 4K 60Hz YCbCr 4 2 0 Maximum Output Resolution 4K 60Hz YCbCr 4 4 4 8 bit HDR10 Maximum HDMI Cable Length 4K 60Hz 4 4 4 up to 16 feet 5 meters 4K 60Hz 4 2 0 up to 32 feet 10 meters 1080p 60Hz 4 4 4 up to 49 feet 15 meters Transmission Distance 4K up to 229 feet 70 meters 1080p up to 262 feet 80 meters Input P...

Page 25: ... is available through the online chat button on our website www monoprice com or through email by sending a message to tech monoprice com Check the website for support times and links To download the latest drivers firmware manuals etc go to www monoprice com and type the P N into the search bar If available support files are linked at the bottom of the product page REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Notice fo...

Page 26: ...stalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that 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...

Page 27: ...k of Digital Content Protection LLC EDID is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association TMDS is a registered trademark of Silicon Image Inc Blu ray Disc Blu ray and the logos are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association Dolby Dolby Digital Dolby Audio and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS the Symbol and DTS and the Symbol together are register...