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4.
Using a High Speed HDMI® Cable (not included), plug one end into one of the IN
ports on the matrix, then plug the other end into the HDMI output on one of your
HDMI video source devices. Repeat for up to three additional HDMI video source
devices.
5.
(Optional) Using a 3-pin Phoenix connector (not included) and a DE-9 (DB-9) D-
subminiature connector, wire it for RS-232 transmission and reception, then plug
the Phoenix connector into the RS-232 connector and plug the D-sub connector
into one of the RS-232 serial outputs on your computer. The specific details of this
step will vary with your computer and its serial connectors. See the
RS-232
CONTROL section below for connection details.
6.
Set the EDID DIP switches for the maximum video resolution and audio capabilities
of the least capable connected display. See the
EDID DIP SWITCHES section below
for details.
7.
Plug the DC barrel connector on the included AC power adapter into the DC 12V
jack on the matrix, then plug the adapter into a nearby AC power outlet. The Power
LED will illuminate, indicating that the matrix is in standby mode.
8.
Press the POWER button to turn the matrix on. The Power LED will extinguish,
indicating that power is applied.
9.
Plug in and power on all connected equipment. Start video playback on all video
sources. Verify that video can be seen on each display.
10.
Press each OUT button on the front panel four times to verify that the video on the
indicated display switches to the indicated video source.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed this Blackbird™ HDMI® matrix.
EDID DIP SWITCHES
The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is the means by which the video source
devices know the maximum video and audio capabilities of the connected display. Since
this matrix can connect four displays, each of which may have different capabilities, the
EDID DIP switches are used to set the maximum video and audio settings to that of the
least capable display.