Introduction; Using The Command Center Side Menu - Matrox Monarch LCS User Manual

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Introduction

The Monarch LCS Command Center is a web-based application that allows you
to configure Monarch LCS settings, and control streaming and recording
sessions. This chapter is an overview of the features and sections of the
Command Center interface.
The Monarch LCS can be configured to capture and deliver content, such as
presentations and seminars, in a variety of layouts and formats. Monarch LCS
features one-click operation to start/stop streaming, recording, or both
simultaneously, from anywhere within the Command Center. There are different
operating modes to choose from, that allow you to deliver sources independently
or as a composited image.
¦ Note You can enter the network IP address of your Monarch LCS device in
your browser, or use the Monarch LCS Utils to access the Command Center (see
"Accessing the Command Center"

Using the Command Center side menu

With the Monarch LCS, both channels are started or stopped at the same time.
The appearance of the channel indicators change based on the selections you
make in the settings.
You can also control the Monarch LCS by using the buttons on the Monarch LCS
device. For more information, see
and Connections.
The following table details the different states of the control buttons/indicators.
Chapter 4, Using the Command Center
Indicator only or
Indicator/Button
on page 20).
Chapter 2, "Matrox Monarch LCS Hardware
Function
The channel indicators are marked as CH1 and
CH2. They work as follows:
• Solid red: Ready to record.
• Solid blue: Ready to stream.
• Pulsing red or blue: Channel is currently re-
cording or streaming.
• Grey: Channel is set to "none" in the settings.
The Start and Stop buttons start or stop one or
both channels depending on how the Monarch is
configured in the settings.