Monoprice Blackbird 2x1 HDMI 1.4 Switch, Mini, HDCP 1.4, 1080p@60Hz
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Does this unit have an optical outlet on it for an optical cord?
A shopper
on Aug 19, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No, no optical cord. It works extremely well as a simple HDMI switch that works automatically as you turn on and off your Tivos, cable box, DVD player, etc.
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- DANIEL H on Aug 20, 2017
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2016
BEST ANSWER: No, no optical cord. It works extremely well as a simple HDMI switch that works automatically as you turn on and off your Tivos, cable box, DVD player, etc.
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- DANIEL H on Aug 20, 2017
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2016
This unit does not have optical connections. It's a 2x1 HDMI switch only.
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- Benjamin D on Aug 19, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 7, 2016
No - just two inputs, one output and the optional DC5v plug.
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- Pete K on Aug 19, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 14, 2016
nope. Sorry it does not. It only switches HDMI.
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- Joseph R on Aug 19, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 6, 2016
This unit does not support optical cables.
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- Daniel D on Aug 19, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 14, 2016
For an optical cable?.. no it does not..
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- CHRISTOPHER C on Aug 19, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 3, 2016
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I need an HDMI switch, which will automatically switch between sources with 4K resolution and conduct a quality signal 25 feet to a 4K HDTV - will this do that?
Roberto
on Jan 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The switch works great my application required only a short distance to my tv
you may red the power supply to go the 25 feet
you may red the power supply to go the 25 feet
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- Guest on Jan 12, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 16, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The switch works great my application required only a short distance to my tv
you may red the power supply to go the 25 feet
you may red the power supply to go the 25 feet
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- Guest on Jan 12, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 16, 2017
Best to call Monoprice for this answer. I hardwired mine and it works fine.
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- Iftikhar K on Jan 12, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 15, 2017
Automatic Switching, YES, 4K, don't know, rated for 1080.
HTH...
HTH...
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- Andy E on Jan 13, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 28, 2017
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What happens if both devices are powered on and providing signal?
New User U
on Feb 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Unless you choose a source manually with the push button switch, the device that was turned on last will be the signal that displays.
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- Robert P on Dec 23, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 7, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Unless you choose a source manually with the push button switch, the device that was turned on last will be the signal that displays.
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- Robert P on Dec 23, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 7, 2017
it will switch to the first that powered up and shows a signal. you then have to pick which one you want. I hope this helps
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- carlos on Feb 14, 2017
- Purchased on May 17, 2016
It switches to the last device to be turned on.
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- ERIK M on Feb 14, 2017
- Purchased on May 17, 2016
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Is this like a KVM switch?
Raveesh T
on Sep 23, 2021
BEST ANSWER: No, this is not a Keyboard / Video / Mouse (KVM) switch. Just audio and video via HDMI. Two sources, one output (monitor).
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- Greg H on Sep 23, 2021
- Purchased on May 17, 2021
BEST ANSWER: No, this is not a Keyboard / Video / Mouse (KVM) switch. Just audio and video via HDMI. Two sources, one output (monitor).
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- Greg H on Sep 23, 2021
- Purchased on May 17, 2021
No, it is just a switch that will take 2 HDMI inputs.
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- Karen V on Sep 23, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 11, 2021
This doesn’t really work, just a lump of plastic
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- Freddy on Sep 23, 2021
- Purchased on May 28, 2021
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Will the signal reverse? For example: can I plug a bluray player into the output, a TV into 1 input, and a projector into the 2nd input? Hoping the bluray player would send its signal to either the TV or Projector depending on which is powered on...
Nathanael U
on Jun 6, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Unfortunately this unit would not work in reverse. What you would want to use for that set up would be an HDMI splitter. I would recommend a powered splitter, such as Product # 15379.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to our Technical Support team. There are a couple of methods to reach out to them here: www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to our Technical Support team. There are a couple of methods to reach out to them here: www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
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- Mark P Staff on Jun 13, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Unfortunately this unit would not work in reverse. What you would want to use for that set up would be an HDMI splitter. I would recommend a powered splitter, such as Product # 15379.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to our Technical Support team. There are a couple of methods to reach out to them here: www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to our Technical Support team. There are a couple of methods to reach out to them here: www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
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- Mark P Staff on Jun 13, 2017
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I have a Roku Premier that I need to manually reboot (unplug/replug power) each time I turn on the TV before the HDMI connects. Will this allow me to power up/ power down remotely to resolve this issue?
A shopper
on Oct 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Only the HDMI signal runs through this device, not power. The optional power adapter is to power the switch if the inputs need a little boost. It's not going to cycle the power on your Roku for you. Now, if the problem happens to be that the Roku is not providing a strong signal through the HDMI, if you got this switch with the optional power adapter it might help, but I wouldn't bank on that.
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- Michael J on Jan 17, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Only the HDMI signal runs through this device, not power. The optional power adapter is to power the switch if the inputs need a little boost. It's not going to cycle the power on your Roku for you. Now, if the problem happens to be that the Roku is not providing a strong signal through the HDMI, if you got this switch with the optional power adapter it might help, but I wouldn't bank on that.
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- Michael J on Jan 17, 2018
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I tried using this to switch between a Mac mini and a laptop computer to use the same monitor. The laptop works fine but the mac will not connect when I switch back to it from using the laptop if both are on. I push the button and can use the laptop. Push it again and screen is just black. If I unplug the mac's HDMI cable and then reinsert it the mac's display comes up. Would a different switch solve this?
Craig P
on Dec 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. Please 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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- Tyler C Staff on Jun 25, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. Please 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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- Tyler C Staff on Jun 25, 2019
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Will AC Power Adapter 5.0V/1.0A (PID2220) work with this? https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=104&cp_id=10420&cs_id=1042001&p_id=2220&seq=1&format=2
John K
on Feb 4, 2018
Monoprice Blackbird 2x1 HDMI 1.4 Switch, Mini, HDCP 1.4, 1080p@60Hz
Monoprice AC Power Adapter 5.0V/1.0A
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This power supply is not made to connect to the switch so we would not know if it would work since they have not been tested together.
This power supply is not made to connect to the switch so we would not know if it would work since they have not been tested together.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This power supply is not made to connect to the switch so we would not know if it would work since they have not been tested together.
This power supply is not made to connect to the switch so we would not know if it would work since they have not been tested together.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 19, 2019
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I need a power supply for this unit. Do you carry them?
Dave R
on Feb 18, 2018
BEST ANSWER: PID 2220 worked for me.
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- John K on Feb 26, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 4, 2018
Monoprice AC Power Adapter 5.0V/1.0A
BEST ANSWER: PID 2220 worked for me.
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- John K on Feb 26, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 4, 2018
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I have three projectors at my church that's receiving input from HDMI splitter. That splitter gets input from a HDMI switch. A PC and camcorder is plugged into the switch. When I go from PC to camcorder, I notice that the projector resyncs resulting in blue logo screen for about 3 seconds until it resyncs. Is this the projector issue or switch? Or that's just how things are with this HDMI switch?
John K
on May 1, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
It typically takes switches a few seconds to display after switching inputs.
It typically takes switches a few seconds to display after switching inputs.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
It typically takes switches a few seconds to display after switching inputs.
It typically takes switches a few seconds to display after switching inputs.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 17, 2019
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I have a MP-SW03 I have used to hook up a xfinity cable box and an Apple HD TV. Worked fine until I updated to tvOS 14.5. Now the Apple TV box gives an Invalid Format message. Does this switch work with Apple HD TV running tvOS 14.5?
Paul R
on May 14, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I use it with an AppleTV 4K 32 Mb and an Sony DVD Blue ray player in line with my TV.
Works superbly. It has a mind of it's own, and gets to know your preferences, and automatically switches to whatever sauce I chose on the TV.
I hope this helps you.
Works superbly. It has a mind of it's own, and gets to know your preferences, and automatically switches to whatever sauce I chose on the TV.
I hope this helps you.
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- Guest on May 21, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 13, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I use it with an AppleTV 4K 32 Mb and an Sony DVD Blue ray player in line with my TV.
Works superbly. It has a mind of it's own, and gets to know your preferences, and automatically switches to whatever sauce I chose on the TV.
I hope this helps you.
Works superbly. It has a mind of it's own, and gets to know your preferences, and automatically switches to whatever sauce I chose on the TV.
I hope this helps you.
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- Guest on May 21, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 13, 2020
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Will this switch work with the Ultra Slim (36AWG) 6-inch wires?
James D
on Jan 13, 2017
When I plug in a source the light on the HDMI switch kept blinking. What does that mean? No signal?
John K
on Feb 26, 2018
My DVD player works on input 2, but my cable box won’t display on input 1 using this switch. I plugged another HDMI source into input 1 to just check the port, and that worked. I switched the hdmi cables also, but still won’t display my cable box. the Any suggestions?
Shaun C
on Mar 28, 2018
Does Monoprice sell 5 volt power supply for this hdmi switcher?
A shopper
on Dec 28, 2020
What are the specifications for the power supply? Specifically: current capacity (mA), jack size (OD & ID), and center polarity.
David S
on Apr 27, 2022
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hdmi switch switches 'back' automatically
most switches of this type will switch to the new source but not switch back when the source is switched back off. This one does.
It's the only one I've found that does this. It's Great!!!!!
It's the only one I've found that does this. It's Great!!!!!
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Rated 5 out of 5
The Blackbird HDMI works as advertised.
This switch is working fine for me, was easy to setup, and the picture quality isn't affected. For longer cables, a power supply might be necessary.
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Rated 5 out of 5
perfect
Easy setup. Works and does just what I need to do!
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Rated 4 out of 5
It's a switch
Not much to say, so far it works. Haven't had any problems yet.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Works fine
The Blackbird 2x1 HDMI 1.4 Switch works as required, toggling between two HDMI sources to a 24" monitor. I'd buy another if I needed another 2x1 switch.
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Rated 1 out of 5
Very glitchy
Incredibly glitchy and really doesn?t work at all. Wish I would?ve saved the packaging so I could return it.
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Rated 2 out of 5
Doesn't work with cable box
It won't work properly with my Spectrum cable box. Not a product I'd recommend because of the hassle factor.
The aspect ratio/resolution of the box has to be reset every time you turn it on. This never happens when connecting directly to TV.
Sometimes, cycling the power will fix it, other times you have to reset the resolution.
Sometimes I get an HDCP error and no picture, just the error message.
The aspect ratio/resolution of the box has to be reset every time you turn it on. This never happens when connecting directly to TV.
Sometimes, cycling the power will fix it, other times you have to reset the resolution.
Sometimes I get an HDCP error and no picture, just the error message.
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Rated 1 out of 5
Disappointed
Didnt work with my PC and the video on my MacBook was choppy.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Simple switch does the job
There's not much to say about this simple switch, except that it works and works well. My favorite feature is the auto switching between sources. There's a manual switch on the device, but I almost never use it, as the switch seems smart enough to figure out which source I want to use. Makes the experience seamless.
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Rated 3 out of 5
No ac Adapter
The unit has a port for an ac adapter but doesn't come with one. Also, it is a smaller size that common adapters have which make it hard to find one that will fit. Monoprice tech support was no help.
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