Blackbird 4K HDMI Switch, 4x1, HDR, 18G, 4K@60Hz, YCbCr 4:4:4, HDCP 2.2, Toslink & Analog Audio Extractor
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Can arc be permanently activated for all hdmi inputs and tv sound?
New User U
on Nov 27, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not support ARC functionality.
This would not support ARC functionality.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 9, 2019
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This would not support ARC functionality.
This would not support ARC functionality.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 9, 2019
ARC has a control button and the word stenciled on the front of the case
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- Gary L on Jun 11, 2020
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Can you point me to the RS232 Commands for this switch?
New User U
on Feb 27, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I have not verified, but you could try the commands from a similar product:
https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/21614_Manual_200110.pdfv
https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/21614_Manual_200110.pdfv
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- New User U on Mar 2, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I have not verified, but you could try the commands from a similar product:
https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/21614_Manual_200110.pdfv
https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/21614_Manual_200110.pdfv
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- New User U on Mar 2, 2020
Check Vanco's website, they have the same switcher and all of the IR and RS232 hex codes.
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- Max S on Feb 13, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 13, 2021
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Is this rack mountable?
A shopper
on Apr 7, 2020
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We would not have a rack mount for this switch.
We would not have a rack mount for this switch.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 7, 2020
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We would not have a rack mount for this switch.
We would not have a rack mount for this switch.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 7, 2020
No. Not that I can see without destroying the structural integrity of the product.
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- X L on Apr 7, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 25, 2020
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What is the range of the IR remote? I need to place the device in the ceiling
A shopper
on Oct 22, 2020
BEST ANSWER: There must be line of sight between the remote and the devices eye. IR does not work the same as RF.
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- Bruce H on Oct 23, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 8, 2020
Does this come with a plug-in remote eye, so the device can be mounted somewhere out of sight and have the eye run to where the remote can be aimed at it?
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- New User U on Oct 29, 2020
BEST ANSWER: There must be line of sight between the remote and the devices eye. IR does not work the same as RF.
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- Bruce H on Oct 23, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 8, 2020
Does this come with a plug-in remote eye, so the device can be mounted somewhere out of sight and have the eye run to where the remote can be aimed at it?
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- New User U on Oct 29, 2020
I had to be really close to use it but it all depends on your placement of the ir receiver
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- Joseph P on Oct 22, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 1, 2020
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Does this device auto switch inputs based on source activity like CEC?
A shopper
on Jan 9, 2021
BEST ANSWER: This device has an auto source function but the device to which it is connected must be EDID capable. It does recognize compatible devices but with some older devices, in my case the tv to which it is connected I must turn off the other connected device and the tv before it will seek and find another connected device.
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- X L on Jan 9, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 25, 2020
BEST ANSWER: This device has an auto source function but the device to which it is connected must be EDID capable. It does recognize compatible devices but with some older devices, in my case the tv to which it is connected I must turn off the other connected device and the tv before it will seek and find another connected device.
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- X L on Jan 9, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 25, 2020
Yes, it does. For me it automatically switches between my PS4 Pro and Nintendo Switch. My monitor knows to switch from DisplayPort to the HDMI as soon as I turn either system on
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- Andrew E on Jan 9, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 13, 2020
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Does this come with a remote control for switching source?
A shopper
on Jan 16, 2020
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Yes, this would come with a remote.
Yes, this would come with a remote.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 16, 2020
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Yes, this would come with a remote.
Yes, this would come with a remote.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 16, 2020
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Can a Harmony remote control this?
jrlizza
on Jan 27, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, my Harmony One Control’s this device. The only strange this about this device to me is that it doesn’t have a standby mode, the power switch is a mechanical one so it cannot be powered off via a remote control.
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- M A on Jan 27, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 5, 2020
Hi, how did you add this to the Harmony remote? It is not in their database. Did you use a different model # and is so, which one? Thank you!
Were you ever able to get this working with harmony remote and if so, what did you do. I cannot get it to work.
BEST ANSWER: Yes, my Harmony One Control’s this device. The only strange this about this device to me is that it doesn’t have a standby mode, the power switch is a mechanical one so it cannot be powered off via a remote control.
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- M A on Jan 27, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 5, 2020
Hi, how did you add this to the Harmony remote? It is not in their database. Did you use a different model # and is so, which one? Thank you!
Were you ever able to get this working with harmony remote and if so, what did you do. I cannot get it to work.
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Will this device pass HDR and Dolby Vision?
Lee B
on Feb 17, 2020
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This would support HDR and HDR protocols.
This would support HDR and HDR protocols.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 20, 2020
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This would support HDR and HDR protocols.
This would support HDR and HDR protocols.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 20, 2020
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Does this switch support variable refresh rate like AMD freesync and Nvidia g-sync?
sean l
on Feb 19, 2020
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This would not support Free or G sync.
This would not support Free or G sync.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 19, 2020
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This would not support Free or G sync.
This would not support Free or G sync.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 19, 2020
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I have a question about this unit. Would this work with a PS4 Pro and my Sonos playbar?
A shopper
on Mar 31, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
WE are nto aware of any compatibility issues with gaming consoles or soundbars.
WE are nto aware of any compatibility issues with gaming consoles or soundbars.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 1, 2020
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WE are nto aware of any compatibility issues with gaming consoles or soundbars.
WE are nto aware of any compatibility issues with gaming consoles or soundbars.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 1, 2020
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I know that this supports HDR10, does it also support Dolby Vision?
A shopper
on Jul 20, 2020
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Will this support Dolby Digital, DTS, 5.1, and 7.1?
New User U
on Jul 26, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, I have confirmed both DD and DTS on my 5.1 soundbar setup. I'm pretty sure 7.1 is supported as it's printed directly on the switch.
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- New User U on Oct 13, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 8, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, I have confirmed both DD and DTS on my 5.1 soundbar setup. I'm pretty sure 7.1 is supported as it's printed directly on the switch.
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- New User U on Oct 13, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 8, 2020
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Full Specs shows: HDMI® Version2.0a with HDCP™ 2.2/1.4.
Does it it mean that both versions of HDCP (2.2 and 1.4) are supported?
Does it it mean that both versions of HDCP (2.2 and 1.4) are supported?
A shopper
on Sep 20, 2020
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Will this audio extractor allow Digital Optical audio out as well as pass through HDMI audio & video out simultaneously (dual audio out)?
Bradley D
on Mar 11, 2020
I recently bought a Sonos Arc soundboard to run with my LG OLED tv, and am running into lip sync issues. Is this device compatible with my system? Will the quality of the sound be maintained?
A shopper
on Jul 20, 2020
Will this allow for TrueHD lossless and DTS:X to passthrough AND output on the toslink or analog 3.5mm?
Kenneth L
on Aug 18, 2020
I recently
Purchased this switch for my home theatre set up because of an issue with an audio lag. I have a harmony elite remote and under no circumstances can I get the remote to “learn”the commands of the switch to be able to switch inputs using the harmony remote. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Purchased this switch for my home theatre set up because of an issue with an audio lag. I have a harmony elite remote and under no circumstances can I get the remote to “learn”the commands of the switch to be able to switch inputs using the harmony remote. Does anyone have any suggestions?
A shopper
on Sep 19, 2020
can i use this to integrate bluray 4k player to projector 4k and Sonos Playbase and SONOS ARC?
A shopper
on Oct 1, 2020
Are there handshaking issues with this? I’m currently having handshake problems with my 3x1 monoprice switch connected to my soundbar.
Brad H
on Oct 24, 2020
Are there any handshake issues with this? I currently have a monoprice 3x1 switch connected to my soundbar and I’m having handshake problems with my Fire Cube.
Brad H
on Oct 24, 2020
I own this, but need more information on the "analog audio extraction" feature of this device; is there a manual or other documentation available? Thank you.
paul w
on Dec 13, 2020
Does this device support auto switching of inputs from source activity like CEC?
Darren J
on Jan 9, 2021
Which HDMI ports have ARC?
Max S
on Feb 13, 2021
I recently purchased this item and am having issues with the ARC feature not outputting analog audio. It does come out the optical out. Anyone else have this problem?
Rick P
on Feb 25, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5
Works Great with PS5 Xbox Series X if you need Optical Out.
This won't do 4K at 120 or other stuff like that. It does 4K at 60. I only have 1080P at 60 so that is all I can test. I get zero sync black outs on video as well.
I have had zero issues since I've owned it. I'll upgrade one day to a 4K at 120Hz or something when I have a display that is capable of that speed.
I have had zero issues since I've owned it. I'll upgrade one day to a 4K at 120Hz or something when I have a display that is capable of that speed.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5
The Best Value Video Switcher Available
Compact, light weight, inexpensive 4X1 HDMI ports. Perfect for the average home entertainment system.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Very Pleased
With auto source (EDID) it makes the remote control almost superfluous. That's an added feature my previous HDMI switch from Monoprice did not have.
Setup was plug and play, couldn't have been easier. The instructions suggest disconnecting from power source when not in use so even though I only disconnect at night, a power switch would be convenient but as far as I'm concerned it's 5 stars.
My surround sound system is 5.1 and no problems there.
Setup was plug and play, couldn't have been easier. The instructions suggest disconnecting from power source when not in use so even though I only disconnect at night, a power switch would be convenient but as far as I'm concerned it's 5 stars.
My surround sound system is 5.1 and no problems there.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Solved my lip sync issues
I recently bought a Sonos Beam soundbar and connected it to my TVs optical out. This caused lip sync issues for my TiVo, Xbox One and Roku ultra. Now all of my devices are connected to the Switch which separates out the audio before passing video to the tv. No more lip sync issues with Dolby Digital 5.1 signals. Auto input works great, switching to whichever device is most recently switched on.
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