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Matrox Monarch HDX
User Guide
December 14, 2015
Y11352-301-0112

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  • Page 1 Matrox Monarch HDX User Guide December 14, 2015 Y11352-301-0112...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Monarch HDX Utils application ............18 Network connection and IP address ........... 18 Finding the Monarch HDX’s current IP address......... 19 Connecting to a network with a DHCP server (DHCP IP mode) ....20 Connecting to a network without a DHCP server (Static IP mode) .... 21...
  • Page 3 Updating the Monarch HDX firmware ..........22 Chapter 4 Using the Command Center Introduction ..................26 Command Center control buttons ............26 Status page ..................27 Previewing the input .................. 27 Monarch HDX errors .................28 Input Settings ..................30 Video Input Settings ..................30 Audio Input Settings ..................30 Encoder Settings.................32...
  • Page 4 Dimensions ..................64 Top ......................64 Front......................65 Side ......................65 Appendix D Matrox Customer Support How to get Matrox customer support..........68 Registration ....................68 Keep up to date with our website ............68 Contacting us ................... 68 Index ...................69 Contents...

  • Page 5: Welcome To Matrox Monarch Hdx

    H.264 encoders that can be assigned to individual tasks. By providing two encoders in a single device, Monarch HDX can tackle any job; from streaming to two different locations, to recording a proxy quality file while simultaneously recording master quality version for post-event editing, to using one encoder for streaming while the other records at higher quality for VOD downloads.

  • Page 6: Web Browsers

    Before trying another operating system, please contact MonarchHDXSupport@matrox.com with any questions. Web browsers Matrox Monarch HDX has been tested for use with the following Web browsers: • Microsoft Internet Explorer. • Apple Safari. Other browsers may work but have not been fully validated through internal testing.
  • Page 7 The file is located in the Clips folder. Please refer to your Matrox Monarch HDX Release Notes. • Menus and commands that you need to choose are displayed in the form Menu > Command . For example, File > Save means click File in the menu bar, and then click Save in the menu that appears.

  • Page 8: Matrox Monarch Hdx Hardware And Connections

    Matrox Monarch HDX Hardware and Connections This chapter describes the Matrox Monarch HDX connections (video/audio, LAN, and recording), buttons, status LEDs, and shows how to power and reset Monarch HDX.

  • Page 9: Matrox Monarch Hdx Hardware

    Matrox Monarch HDX hardware This section explains the Matrox Monarch HDX hardware components. For hardware technical specifications, see Appendix C, “Matrox Monarch HDX Specifications.” Encoder 1 Encoder 2 USB port 1 SD card slot Input select USB port 2 Reset button...

  • Page 10: Encoder Buttons (Encd 1 And Encd 2)

    USB ports 1 and 2 Use the USB ports to connect a USB 2.0 or 3.0 media device for recording the source connected to one of the Monarch HDX inputs. To select USB port 1 or 2 as the recording destination, see “Encoder Settings”...

  • Page 11: Sd Card

    Settings” on page 32. Remarks • It may take a few seconds for Monarch HDX to detect a newly inserted SD card. • When a recording is stopped, the SD card LED continues to flash while the Monarch HDX finalizes the file. It is recommended to not remove the SD card when its LED is flashing.

  • Page 12: Lan

    The RS-232 port is currently for internal use only. Video/audio inputs and outputs Matrox Monarch HDX supports both SD (SDI only) and HD video signals, and auto-detects input source information; however, it does not support upscaling the input source for streaming or recording.
  • Page 13 SDI monitor to Monarch HDX's SDI output. To select whether to stream and record the first two audio channels present in the SDI input or the audio connected to the Monarch HDX analog audio input, see “Audio Input Settings”...

  • Page 14: Powering Monarch Hdx

    Allows you to input an unbalanced stereo analog audio source for streaming and recording. To select whether to stream and record the first two audio channels present in the selected video input or the audio connected to the Monarch HDX analog audio input, see “Audio Input Settings”...

  • Page 15: Using The Reset Button

    • The Reset button is recessed in order to prevent unintended activation. Use a straightened paper clip, or similar device, to press the Reset button. • A power cycle of the Monarch HDX performs a simple reboot, not a reset to factory defaults.
  • Page 16 Monarch HDX is ready for use. Switch to Static IP mode You can switch your Monarch HDX device to Static IP mode by pressing the ENCD 2 button while the Encoder 2 LED flashes during the power-up sequence.
  • Page 17 “Automatic Configuration” on page 46). To reset Monarch HDX to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button on the device for at least five seconds. The device begins a power-up sequence during which various LEDs will flash on and off. The Warning (...

  • Page 18: Status Leds

    Status LEDs This section explains the Monarch HDX status LEDs. State Condition Green Device is powered. Indicates that an error has occurred. This includes streaming, recording, fan or temperature-related errors, and/or a physical disconnection of the network cable. The LED turns off when the error is cleared in Yellow the Command Center (e.g.

  • Page 19: Network Connection And Setup

    Network Connection and Setup This chapter explains how to connect Monarch HDX to a network, and how to obtain the Monarch HDX IP address to access the Monarch HDX Command Center. It also explains how to update the Monarch HDX firmware.

  • Page 20: Introduction

    DHCP IP mode. If your network does not have a DHCP server, Monarch HDX must be set to Static IP mode. By default, Monarch HDX is set to DHCP IP mode. Once connected to a network, the stream and record settings are specified using the Monarch HDX Command Center.

  • Page 21: Finding The Monarch Hdx's Current Ip Address

    (see “Device reboot” on page 13). The Monarch HDX IP address and status information are now saved to a text file on the USB device. This file can be helpful if you do not have an HDMI monitor (see “Finding the...

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Network With A Dhcp Server (Dhcp Ip Mode)

    “Powering Monarch HDX” on page 11). Monarch HDX must be set to DHCP IP mode (default). If you need to switch the device from Static IP mode to DHCP IP mode, you can either reset the device to factory defaults (see “Reset to factory defaults”...

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Network Without A Dhcp Server (Static Ip Mode)

    When connecting to a network without a DHCP server, the network does not assign an IP address to your Monarch HDX device. In this case, you must assign a static IP address to Monarch HDX and you may be required to change your computer’s network configuration to establish a connection between your...

  • Page 24: Accessing The Command Center

    18). Power Monarch HDX and connect it to an Ethernet network. On a computer that is on the same network subnet as the Monarch HDX that you want to update, download the latest version of the Matrox Monarch HDX Utils at www.matrox.com/video/support/.
  • Page 25 Selected . If you have multiple Monarch HDX devices on the network, select the IP address for every device in the Matrox Monarch HDX Utils by clicking Select All , and then all Monarch HDX devices will update in series.

  • Page 26: Using The Command Center

    Using the Command Center This chapter describes how to specify settings in the Monarch HDX Command Center, and view Monarch HDX information.

  • Page 27: Introduction

    Monarch HDX settings, and control streaming and recording sessions.You can enter the network IP address of your Monarch HDX device in your browser, or use the Monarch HDX Utils to access the Command Center (see “Accessing the Command Center”...

  • Page 28: Status Page

    HDX status and settings, as well as any logged errors. You can view this page without logging in. To access the Status page, open the Monarch HDX Command Center (see “Accessing the Command Center” on page 22), and then click Status .

  • Page 29: Monarch Hdx Errors

    (see “Fan and Temperature errors”). ¦ Note An error will not be reported if the audio connected to Monarch HDX's analog audio input is lost or missing. If this occurs, the stream and/or recording continues, but will not contain audio.
  • Page 30 27). The Warning LED will also turn off if you successfully start a new stream and/or recording. ¦ Note Powering off or resetting Monarch HDX will clear streaming and recording errors from the device. Fan and Temperature errors The fan is located under the device, and a constant readout of both the fan and the temperature statuses appear above the Messages section of the Status page.

  • Page 31: Input Settings

    ¡ Important To save changes made on the Input Settings page, you must click the Apply button. If you leave the Input Settings page before applying the settings, all changes will be lost. To access the video and audio settings, open the Monarch HDX Command Center (see “Accessing the Command Center”...
  • Page 32 ¦ Note For more information, see “Video/audio inputs and outputs” page 9). • Monarch HDX uses the AAC audio format for streaming and recording. To monitor the selected audio source, you can use any of the audio outputs (SDI, HDMI or analog).

  • Page 33: Encoder Settings

    Encoder Settings Profiles Monarch HDX lets you save up to eight profiles that you can load at any time. Profiles apply to both encoders, and contain encoding parameters and destination information detailing where the encoded video and audio is being sent (see “Status page”...

  • Page 34: Audio Codec Settings

    Monarch HDX encoding modes As the Monarch HDX offers two encoders in a single device, it is a versatile tool that allows a variety of operations, including but not limited to: • Streaming to two different locations (maximum average video data rate: 20 Mb/s total).

  • Page 35: Presets

    When a recording is stopped, it may take a few seconds for Monarch HDX to finalize the file. If recording to a USB device or SD card, the USB/SD card LED continues to flash during the finalization process. To avoid corrupted video files, do not remove the USB device or SD card when its LED is flashing.

  • Page 36: Resolution

    You can choose to stream or record at your input source's frame rate, or at a lower frame rate. The Monarch HDX does not support upscaling the resolution or frame rate of the input source (for streaming or recording).

  • Page 37: Target Video Data Rate

    (see “Monarch HDX encoding modes” on page 33). Monarch HDX uses a variable data rate when encoding. Include audio You must select Include audio to stream/record the selected audio source (see “Audio Source”...

  • Page 38: Advanced Settings

    In RTMP mode, Monarch HDX can send stream data to a CDN or media server that supports the RTMP streaming protocol.
  • Page 39 Enter the network Port through which the clients will connect. A Stream URL is automatically generated based on your settings. Provide this URL to a client to connect to your Monarch HDX network via a Wowza Media Server, software video player, or CDN that supports the RTSP streaming protocol.

  • Page 40: Destination Settings (Record)

    Select the media to which you want to record your input source. You can choose either a USB or SD card slot on the Monarch HDX device, or a network location. For more information on using USB devices or SD cards, including the known limitations of each, see the sections “USB ports 1 and 2”...
  • Page 41 the second file onwards, the consolidator will not be able to recognize that the segmented files are part of the same recorded sequence. • Filename with date/time Uses your specified filename, adds the start date/time of the recording session, and adds a three-digit number that increments when file segmentation occurs (e.g.
  • Page 42 Monarch HDX will create a new file, splitting your recording session over multiple files. For example, if you enter a duration of 30 minutes, Monarch HDX will close the current file and start recording to a new file every 30 minutes.
  • Page 43 The maximum file segment duration you can set is 4 hours and 50 minutes. If you leave the setting at the default duration of 0, the Monarch HDX will automatically switch to a new file every 4 hours and 50 minutes.

  • Page 44: Device Page

    When recording your source input to a network location (see “Media” page 39) and Monarch HDX is not on the same domain as the network, enter the network domain. If required, also enter the Username and Password that is used to access the network.

  • Page 45: Control Tab

    Disabling the preview When the Monarch HDX is idle and you do not want to display what the camera/input is sending the device, you can disable the preview of what will be captured or streamed by selecting Disable preview stream (see “Previewing...

  • Page 46: Account Tab

    Enabling multi-device control Monarch HDX allows you to start and stop the streaming and recording for itself and four other Monarch devices on the network at the same time. Each device streams and records the input source connected to its HDMI input based on its own stream and record settings.

  • Page 47: Automatic Configuration

    Device name and password By default, the device name is set to Monarch HDX. You can give a unique name to each Monarch HDX device for easy identification within the Command Center and the Matrox Monarch HDX Utils (see “Monarch HDX Utils application”...
  • Page 48 Browse Select the file you want to load. Click Load . Your Monarch HDX settings will now match those of the chosen configuration file. Loading settings from a web page You can import Monarch settings from a specific web page that is hosting the configuration file generated in the Command Center (see “Generating a...
  • Page 49 You can then use the configuration file to configure other Monarch HDX devices. ¦ Note You cannot save to a USB device connected to the Monarch HDX. Go to the Automatic Configuration tab of the Command Center.

  • Page 50: Ip Setup Tab

    HDX Support section of our website at www.matrox.com/video/support. IP Setup tab The IP Setup tab in the Command Center lets you switch the Monarch HDX IP mode between DHCP and Static. By default, Monarch HDX is set to DHCP mode.
  • Page 51 “Network connection and IP address” on page for instructions on how to connect Monarch HDX to a network with a DHCP server, and how to acquire the Monarch HDX network IP address to access the Command Center. Setting the IP mode to Static Set Monarch HDX to Static IP mode when connecting to a network without a DHCP server.

  • Page 52: Date And Time Tab

    Date and Time tab The Date and Time tab in the Command Center lets you set the date and time for your Monarch HDX device. The date and time are used in the naming of the recorded files (see “Path and filename”...

  • Page 53: About Tab

    About tab The About tab in the Command Center lets you see the serial number and current firmware version of your Monarch HDX device, provides a link to the latest Monarch HDX documentation (an Internet connection is required), and displays the Matrox Limited Warranty for Monarch HDX.
  • Page 54 Device page...

  • Page 55: Recording File Size And Duration

    Recording file size and duration This appendix contains tables of approximated recording file sizes and recording lengths.

  • Page 56: Recording File Sizes And Duration

    ¦ Note Unless a specific recording duration limit was set in the record settings, Monarch HDX limits the duration of each recording to 4 hours and 50 minutes. The recording will automatically stop when the duration limit is reached.
  • Page 57 Sharing a Mac OS X folder using NFS protocol This appendix provides instructions for sharing Mac OS X Yosemite folders using NFS protocol.

  • Page 58: Sharing A Mac Os X Folder Using Nfs Protocol

    For added security, you can restrict write access to the folder to one device by adding the IP address of the Monarch HDX that you want to use to write to the folder. For example, if the IP address of the Monarch HDX device is 169.254.1.11, type the following command:...
  • Page 59 sudo nfsd restart Press ENTER Close the Terminal window. Folder sharing with a Mac OS X Yosemite system...

  • Page 60: Matrox Monarch Hdx Specifications

    Matrox Monarch HDX Specifications This appendix provides specifications for the Monarch HDX hardware.

  • Page 61: General

    • HDMI YCbCr 4:2:2 / RGB HDMI embedded audio, 2-channel HDCP not supported Standard Type A HDMI connector (19 pins) • HDMI output HDMI YCbCr 4:2:2 / RGB • HDMI embedded audio, 2-channel • Appendix C, Matrox Monarch HDX Specifications...
  • Page 62 Standard Type A HDMI connector (19 pins) • • SDI input Supported video input formats (auto-detected): 1920 × 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps • 1920 ×1080i at 25/29.97 fps • 1280 × 720p at 50/59.94/60 fps • 720 × 576i at 25 fps •...

  • Page 63: Environmental Specifications

    • Maximum altitude for transport: 12,000 meters • Operating humidity: 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing) • Storage humidity: 5 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) Dimensions The dimensions for the Monarch HDX are as follows. Appendix C, Matrox Monarch HDX Specifications...

  • Page 64: Front

    Front Side Dimensions...

  • Page 65: Matrox Customer Support

    Matrox Customer Support This appendix explains how you can register your Matrox product and obtain customer support.

  • Page 66: How To Get Matrox Customer Support

    Matrox product, please contact your Matrox representative. He or she should be able to help you quickly correct any installation or system configuration problem. If your representative is unable to solve your problem, contact Matrox for further information and assistance. Registration You can register your Matrox product in the Matrox Support section of our website at www.matrox.com/video/support.

  • Page 67: Index

    Status page warranty Stream Settings page viewing errors viewing hardware warranty Input viewing Monarch HDX firmware version analog audio viewing Monarch HDX status Input formats, supported Computer system, requirements Internet site, Matrox Connection IP address analog audio input...
  • Page 68 Matrox contacting us WWW site Password, Command Center Matrox Monarch HDX Power analog audio input connecting to Monarch HDX analog audio output date and time device name and password Record Encoder Settings operating mode errors Sharing a folder using NFS protocol...
  • Page 69 Style conventions System requirements Technical support USB ports Username, Command Center Warranty WWW site, Matrox Index...

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