Monoprice Blackbird 4x4 HDMI Seamless Switching Matrix, Supporting 2x2 Video Walls, Rackmountable
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I have a 2x4 wall and need capability to show 2 - 2x2 or 1 - 2x4. Is this possible with this device?
A shopper
on Oct 6, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I am using it right now in 2x2 format. Very easy setup to do so. Can definitely not do 2x4 though, only has four outputs. The wall i use is also a 2x4 so we use two blackbirds to do dual 2x2 video walls with different content (one is a TV feed, the other is a content management computer feed)
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- Lawrence C on Oct 7, 2019
- Purchased on May 10, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I am using it right now in 2x2 format. Very easy setup to do so. Can definitely not do 2x4 though, only has four outputs. The wall i use is also a 2x4 so we use two blackbirds to do dual 2x2 video walls with different content (one is a TV feed, the other is a content management computer feed)
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- Lawrence C on Oct 7, 2019
- Purchased on May 10, 2019
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Does this manage EDID? How does it switch seamlessly so that the HDMI display and the connected component doesn't "reset" (causing a few seconds of the display going black) when the input is switched?
A shopper
on Jan 31, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Sadly I have not seen any EDID settings on the actual product itself, nor using the web interface or via RS232 software.
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- Clint S on May 4, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Sadly I have not seen any EDID settings on the actual product itself, nor using the web interface or via RS232 software.
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- Clint S on May 4, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2017
Clint S: can you describe how it looks on the display when switching inputs?
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- Collin O on Oct 25, 2017
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Can this be used with 4k tvs? I know it won't display at 4k, but could it still be used with the tvs?
A shopper
on Jul 26, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes. It should work as long as the resolution is within the tv’s range. The picture quality may be reduced somewhat but the tv should still display non 4K content just fine.
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- David P on Jul 26, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 28, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes. It should work as long as the resolution is within the tv’s range. The picture quality may be reduced somewhat but the tv should still display non 4K content just fine.
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- David P on Jul 26, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 28, 2018
The TV’s will scale a 2K to its 4K native resolution.
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- Gary C on Jul 26, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 11, 2018
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Does this have bezel compensation for 2x2 video wall use?
Camron L
on Nov 26, 2016
BEST ANSWER: There is a bezel and resolution adjustment tool built into the firmware. It can be reached via the IP Based firmware and a PC.
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- Manuel H Staff on Nov 30, 2016
BEST ANSWER: There is a bezel and resolution adjustment tool built into the firmware. It can be reached via the IP Based firmware and a PC.
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- Manuel H Staff on Nov 30, 2016
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How can the image be adjusted, so it avoids the frame of the tvs? Text gets cutout as the image reads the frame of the tvs as screen also.
New User U
on Dec 4, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I'm sorry to hear that, please feel free to contact us at tech@monoprice.com with a detailed summary of the issue you are experiencing and our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Jeff M Staff on Jan 30, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I'm sorry to hear that, please feel free to contact us at tech@monoprice.com with a detailed summary of the issue you are experiencing and our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Jeff M Staff on Jan 30, 2017
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Can you rotate or flip the TV image as to reduce the bezel size when putting 4 TVs together?
Wayne J
on Dec 6, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. You would be unable to rotate or flip the image. However, you would be able to adjust the border line of the picture horizontally and vertically.
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
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Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
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- Mark P Staff on May 23, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. You would be unable to rotate or flip the image. However, you would be able to adjust the border line of the picture horizontally and vertically.
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
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Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Mark P Staff on May 23, 2017
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Does it have an IR remote, is so an IR input jack or just a sensor? Where is the owners manual or install manual download?
David H
on Feb 3, 2017
BEST ANSWER: It comes with a IR remote as well as an optional remote sensor. It also comes with an owners manual, although pretty basic. Hook-up easy.
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- James S on Mar 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: It comes with a IR remote as well as an optional remote sensor. It also comes with an owners manual, although pretty basic. Hook-up easy.
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- James S on Mar 10, 2017
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can I combine all four sources on one display? I have a 120" projector screen so would like to display up to 4 sources at the same time.
A shopper
on Feb 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your question. While this unit does have 2x2 video wall capability, having a setup as you have described will depend completely on whether your projector supports picture in picture from multiple sources. I hope this helps, and of course if you have any more questions feel free to contact us!
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- Jeff M Staff on Feb 15, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your question. While this unit does have 2x2 video wall capability, having a setup as you have described will depend completely on whether your projector supports picture in picture from multiple sources. I hope this helps, and of course if you have any more questions feel free to contact us!
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- Jeff M Staff on Feb 15, 2017
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Does the unit support selecting one input to be sent to two outputs at the same time? Does it also allow you to switch between the input that will be sent out as noted previously?
A shopper
on Feb 27, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for reaching out to us. This is a full fledged matrix. By definition, it will be able to do any combination of inputs and outputs based on your needs.
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- Manuel H Staff on Feb 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for reaching out to us. This is a full fledged matrix. By definition, it will be able to do any combination of inputs and outputs based on your needs.
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- Manuel H Staff on Feb 28, 2017
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Is screen rotation possible to support a different video wall configuration such as a 1x3 for example? Or does it simply do 2x2 and that's it?
A shopper
on Mar 9, 2017
BEST ANSWER: This device would only support a 2x2 video wall or work as a 4x4 matrix.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: This device would only support a 2x2 video wall or work as a 4x4 matrix.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 8, 2019
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Firmware updates. Where do we get them and has there been one released?
Clint S
on May 4, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I haven't needed one, but there is a LAN connection if an update would be necessary. My unit is perfect!
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- Gary E on May 4, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 26, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I haven't needed one, but there is a LAN connection if an update would be necessary. My unit is perfect!
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- Gary E on May 4, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 26, 2017
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If i have 4 directv boxes plugged into this unit, can i make any one of those boxes the source for the 4by4 tv wall setup. Can i assume this unit is easy to setup also?
A shopper
on May 27, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Yes, you would just select the desired input then press the video wall button on the front of the unit or the W button on the remote in the top right. The set up is very easy, the user manual has a diagram showing the setup for the video wall:
https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/15783_Manual_160526.pdf
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/15783_Manual_160526.pdf
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Mark P Staff on Jun 6, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Yes, you would just select the desired input then press the video wall button on the front of the unit or the W button on the remote in the top right. The set up is very easy, the user manual has a diagram showing the setup for the video wall:
https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/15783_Manual_160526.pdf
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/15783_Manual_160526.pdf
Should you require additional assistance, please reach out to our technical support team with a detailed question via any of the methods available here:
www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
Our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Mark P Staff on Jun 6, 2017
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how fast is this switcher? is it comparable to the Blackbird 4x4 Seamless ID 15783 ? i've got a mixture of HDMI/SDI so i could go either way
A shopper
on Jun 6, 2017
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Mine seems to not transmit audio over HDMI is this normal?
John U
on Jun 23, 2017
BEST ANSWER: You probably have the wrong HDMI cable. If you purchase a low cost cable, you may not have sound. I had that same problem connecting a low quality cable to a TV from my computer. New cable, higher quality, no problem...
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- Tim on Apr 14, 2018
BEST ANSWER: You probably have the wrong HDMI cable. If you purchase a low cost cable, you may not have sound. I had that same problem connecting a low quality cable to a TV from my computer. New cable, higher quality, no problem...
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- Tim on Apr 14, 2018
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Mine doesn't work with an HDMI extender. Works great for local HDMI displays, and the extenders work great when connected directly to a source. However when I mix both this matrix switch and the extenders, I get audio and video for a few minutes, then the remote screen goes dark. Any chance this is a setting or firmware upgrade somewhere? Do I need a specific extender to make this work?
Paul R
on Jul 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Try changing resolutions. I had a similar issue and that fixed it for me. I also had an issue with clone vs extended. I could not clone the display, it just went black. When I extended, the display showed up. Adjusting resolution fixed the screen blanking issue I had afterwards.
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- Robert P on Dec 27, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Try changing resolutions. I had a similar issue and that fixed it for me. I also had an issue with clone vs extended. I could not clone the display, it just went black. When I extended, the display showed up. Adjusting resolution fixed the screen blanking issue I had afterwards.
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- Robert P on Dec 27, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 20, 2017
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What is the maximum distance the matrix is capable of sending the HDMI signal to the remote displays?
Michael P
on Oct 4, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
With a direct connection you would safely be able to reach around 45'.
With a direct connection you would safely be able to reach around 45'.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jun 20, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
With a direct connection you would safely be able to reach around 45'.
With a direct connection you would safely be able to reach around 45'.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jun 20, 2019
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Can this route one input to all 4 outputs without any signal lose?
David W
on Jan 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Yes, that would be possible as long as the HDMI cables are not very long.
Yes, that would be possible as long as the HDMI cables are not very long.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jun 27, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Yes, that would be possible as long as the HDMI cables are not very long.
Yes, that would be possible as long as the HDMI cables are not very long.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jun 27, 2019
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Do you have a version that will support 4k?
Jeff D
on May 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Unfortunately we would not sell another video wall matrix at the moment.
Sorry about any inconvenience this may have caused.
Unfortunately we would not sell another video wall matrix at the moment.
Sorry about any inconvenience this may have caused.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Unfortunately we would not sell another video wall matrix at the moment.
Sorry about any inconvenience this may have caused.
Unfortunately we would not sell another video wall matrix at the moment.
Sorry about any inconvenience this may have caused.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 17, 2019
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Is this HDCP compliant?
Eugene K
on Sep 15, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This item would be HDCP 1.4/2.0 compliant.
This item would be HDCP 1.4/2.0 compliant.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 22, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This item would be HDCP 1.4/2.0 compliant.
This item would be HDCP 1.4/2.0 compliant.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 22, 2019
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I have a 2x2 video wall configuration and when I select video wall mode my TV picture flashes on and off continuously on two of my TVs. Why is this happening?
New User U
on Nov 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I'm sorry to hear that, please feel free to contact our tech support team with a detailed summary of the issue you are experiencing. Please contact us at tech@monoprice.com and our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I'm sorry to hear that, please feel free to contact our tech support team with a detailed summary of the issue you are experiencing. Please contact us at tech@monoprice.com and our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 8, 2019
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Can this unit be mounted in a standard 19" rack and if so, is there an optional kit I need to order for mounting?
A shopper
on Mar 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would have the mounting ears for rack mounting.
It can be mounted.
This would have the mounting ears for rack mounting.
It can be mounted.
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- Tyler C Staff on Mar 11, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would have the mounting ears for rack mounting.
It can be mounted.
This would have the mounting ears for rack mounting.
It can be mounted.
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- Tyler C Staff on Mar 11, 2020
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Is there any information on the TCP/IP and the RS232 commands? Just need a simple API doc. Thanks!
Dan W
on Jun 24, 2020
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Great product
Exactly as advertised, easy to set up and use. Fastest way to get a 2x2 video wall up and running!
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Very good work and price is matched with small project.
Fast signal flow anf accurated.
Fast signal flow anf accurated.
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If you are looking this is probably the best cost to value out there for a matrix video wall setup.
This device did almost exactly what I had hoped it would, just an FYI for the rest of you it will only handle passing 2-channel audio. It will not pass anything higher than that. That being said it gets the job done with little lag and great picture. Make sure you have an option on your TV to adjust the screen up/down as I had green lines on the top edge.
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