BLACKBIRD 4K 4×4 HDBaseT Matrix with 3 Receivers User Guide

: June 7, 2024
: BLACKBIRD

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
CONNECTION
SOFTWARE
RS-232 COMMANDS
References
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**BLACKBIRD 4K 4×4 HDBaseT Matrix with 3 Receivers User Guide

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INTRODUCTION

This BlackbirdTM device can be controlled by a computer using an RS-232 serial connection and by issuing commands using RS-232 control software.

CONNECTION

This device includes a 3 – pin to DB – 9 RS-232 cable, which is used to connect your PC to the matrix to allow for matrix control. If your PC lacks a DB-9 serial port, you will need to use a USB to Serial adapter cable (available separately P/N 3726). Refer to the full User’s Manual for connection details.

SOFTWARE

Web GUI RS-232 Control
You can issue RS-232 commands using the RS232 tab of the built-in Web GUI system. Refer to the full User’s Manual for connection details to use this interface.

web GUI RS-232 control

Click the HEX radio button to specify that your RS-232 command will be in hex format or click the ASCII radio button to specify that your RS-232 command will be in ASCII format.
Use the pull-down list box next to the Baud Rate label to select the speed at which your RS-232 command is sent. You can select 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 baud.
Use the pull-down list box next to the Command Ending label to select the termination for your RS-232 command. You can select NULL, CR, LF, or CR+LF.
Type your RS-232 command into the Command field, then click the Send button to send the command using the selected format, baud rate, and termination settings. See the RS-232 COMMANDS section for a list of valid RS-232 commands.
Click the Cancel button at any time to clear all entries.

RS-232 Control Software
Other than the built-in Web GUI interface, this device does not include custom RS-232 control software. If you wish to control this device from your PC using an RS-232 connection, you will need to use a third party RS-232 control software package, such as CommWatch.exe, whose interface is depicted below.

RS-232 control software
Set the communications parameters to the following:

Baud Rate: 9600
Data Bits : 8
Stop Bits : 1
Parity Bits : None

RS-232 COMMANDS

The following guidelines apply to the RS-232 control commands.

The brackets [ and ] in the commands are for clarity purposes to make the variable more obvious. Do not type these symbols when typing the commands.
Other than the brackets, type in all commands exactly as they appear. They are case sensitive and require the trailing period (.) or semicolon (;) as part of the command.
Disconnect all HDBaseTTM receivers from the matrix/transmitter prior to performing any of the upgrade commands.

Device Control

S T A _VIDEO .

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Displays the video status.

| Output1 Switch To 01! Output2 Switch To 02! Output3 Switch To 03! Output4 Switch To 04!
S T A _A U DI O .| Displays the audio status.| SPDIF Out ON! IIS Out ON!

S T A _I R .

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Displays the IR status.

| IR Follow Video ON! Local1 Out Switch To Remote 1 IR IN!

Local2 Out Switch To Remote2 IR IN!

Local3 Out Switch to Remote 3 IR IN!

SetGuiIP:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.

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Sets the GUI IP address to xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

| Example:

SetGuiIP: 192.168.0.176.

Feedback:

SetGUIIP: 192.168.0.176.

Source Switching

Command| Description| Feedback Example

OUT[x]:[y].

| Switch input [y] to output [x]. x=1~4. y=1~4.| Example: OUT1:4. Feedback:

Output1 Switch To 04!

[ x] A LL .

|

Switch input [x] to all outputs. x=1~4.

| Output1 Switch To 01! Output2 Switch To 02! Output3 Switch To 03! Output4 Switch To 04!
I R F ol l owON.| Enables IR switching to follow video switching.| IR Follow Video ON!
I R F ol l owOFF.| Disables IR switching to follow video switching.| IR Follow Video OFF!

IR[x]:[y].

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Switch local IR OUT [x] to remote IR IN [ y ]. x=1~4. y=1~3.

| Example: IR1:3. Feedback:

Local1 IR Out Switch To Remote3 IR IN!

Preset Setting

Command| Description| Feedback Example
P r es et S a v e[ x] .| Stores the current switching status layout to preset [x]. x=1~6.| Preset1 Save Success!

P r es et R ec a l l [ x ] .

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Load preset [ x]. x=1~6.

| Preset 3 Recall: Output1 Switch To 03! Output2 Switch To 03! Output3 Switch To 03! Output4 Switch To 03!

P r es et S t a [ x] .

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Displays the status of preset [x]. x=1~6.

| Preset2 Sta: Out1 In 02!

Out2 In 02!

Out3 In 02!

Out4 In 02!

Audio Control

EDID® Management

Command| Description| Feedback Example

ED I DU p g r a d e[ x] .

| Upgrades the EDID® data of input [ x]. x=0~4, U.

x=0: Upgrades the EDID data of all HDMI® inputs.

x=1~4: Upgrades the EDID data of HDMI input 1~4.

x=U: Upgrades the user-defined EDID. Note that the new EDID cannot be automatically invoked. It can be invoked using the 4-pin DIP switch on the rear panel (0111), RS-232 command, or Web GUI. Note that when the command is applied, the system prompts to upload the EDID file (.bin). The operation will be cancelled after 10 seconds. Please disconnect all HDBT connections before sending the command to ensure that the data is successfully received.

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ED I D/ [ x] / [ y ] .

| Send fixed EDID® [y] to input [x]. x=1~4, y=1~7.

EDID 1: 1080p 2-channel EDID 2: 1080p multichannel

EDID 3: 4K@30Hz HDR 2-channel EDID 4: 4K@30Hz HDR

multichannel

EDID 5: 4K@60Hz HDR 2-channel EDID 6: 4K@60Hz HDR

multichannel

EDID 7: User defined EDID

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Input 3 EDID Upgrade OK By 03 Internal EDID!

ED I DG OU T[ x] .| Displays the EDID of output [x]. x=1~4.| . . . . . . . .

ED I DM[ x] B [ y ] .

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Copy the EDID data of output [x] to input [y]. x=1~4. y=1~4.

| Example: EDIDM1B1. Feedback:

Input 1 EDID Upgrade OK by 01 EXT EDID!

ED I DMI ni t .| Resets all inputs to the factory default EDID settings.| All Input EDID Set Default 1080P!

ED I DS T A [ xx ] .

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Displays the EDID status of input [xx].

xx=00: All inputs. xx=01: HDMI® input 1 xx=02: HDMI input 2 xx=03: HDMI input 3 xx=04: HDMI input 4

| Example: EDIDSTA00. Feedback:

Input 01 EDID From 01 Internal EDID!

Input 02 EDID From 01 Internal EDID!

Input 03 EDID From 01 Internal EDID!

Input 04 EDID From 01 Internal EDID!

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HDCP™ Management

Command| Description| Feedback Example

HDCP[xx]MAT.

| The HDCP™ content of output [xx] follows the HDCP version of the connected display. xx=00~04.

x=00: All outputs x=01: HDMI® output 1 x=02: HDMI output 2 x=03: HDMI output 3 x=04: HDMI output 4

| Example: HDCP00MAT. Feedback:

OUT 01 HDCP MAT

Display!

OUT 02 HDCP MAT

Display!

OUT 03 HDCP MAT

Display!

OUT 04 HDCP MAT

Display!

HDC P [ xx ] B Y P .

| The HDCP content of output [xx] follows the HDCP version of the source device. xx=00~04.

x=00: All outputs x=01: HDMI® output 1 x=02: HDMI output 2 x=03: HDMI output 3 x=04: HDMI output 4

Notes:

If the input video has HDCP content, the HDCP version of the HDMI output is HDCP 1.4 for a broader video solution.

If the input video has no HDCP content, the HDMI output has no HDCP, as well.

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Example: HDCP00BYP. Feedback:

OUT 01 HDCP BYPASS! OUT 02 HDCP BYPASS! OUT 03 HDCP BYPASS! OUT 04 HDCP BYPASS!

/+[B]:xxx.

| Send command “ xxx ” to the third- party device whose baud rate is B. xxx=ASCII string. B=1~7.

B=1: 2400 baud

B=2: 4800 baud

B=3: 9600 baud

B=4: 19200 baud

B=5: 38400 baud

B=6: 57600 baud

B=7: 115200 baud

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Example: /+3:123456.

Sends the command “123456” to the third- party device at 9600 baud.

This device supports RS-232 pass-through control of a third-party device connected to the RS-232 port. The format is as follows.

Monoprice™, Blackbird™, the Blackbird logo, and all Monoprice logos are trademarks of Monoprice Inc.

EDID® is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. HDBaseT™ and the HDBaseT Alliance logo are trademarks of the HDBaseT Alliance. HDCP™ is a trademark of Digital Content Protection LLC.

HDMI®, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or r eg i s t er ed t r a d ema r ks of HD MI Li c ens i ng LL C i n t he U ni t e d S t a t es a nd ot her c ount r i es .