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Matrox Monarch HD
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June 30, 2014
Y11271-301-0200

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  • Page 1 Matrox Monarch HD User Guide June 30, 2014 Y11271-301-0200...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time and without notice. The information provided by this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. for its use; nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use. No license is granted under any patents or patent rights of Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd.
  • Page 3 The warranty is voided by removal or alteration of identification labels on the Matrox Product or its parts. In the event of a defect in a Matrox Product during the applicable warranty period, Matrox shall at its sole option, either i) repair the defect using new or refurbished parts and return the repaired Matrox Product within a reasonable delay;...
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  • Page 7 However, Licensee must use the Software on a single computer owned or leased by Licensee at a time, in conjunction with and for the purpose of, operating the Matrox hardware. Licensee shall also have the right to make one copy of the Software in any computer-readable or printed form for back-up or archival purposes;...
  • Page 8 Software. Licensee is solely responsible for adequate protection and backup of the data and equipment used in connection with any of the Software, and Matrox will not be liable for any damages that may be suffered in connection with use of the Software.
  • Page 9 This License will automatically terminate if Licensee fails to comply with any of the terms and conditions hereof. In such event, Licensee must destroy all copies of the Software and all of its component parts. Matrox reserves the right to terminate this License without prejudice to any additional recourses Matrox may have against Licensee if Licensee violates any of this Licenses’...
  • Page 10 The failure of Matrox to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement, or the failure to require at any time performance by the Licensee of any of the provisions of this Agreement, shall in no way be construed to be a present or future waiver of such provisions, nor in any way affect the right of Matrox to enforce each and every such provision thereafter.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome to Matrox Monarch HD............2 Supported input formats............... 2 Supported operating systems and web browsers ....... 2 Operating systems ..................2 Web browsers .................... 2 Streaming ..................... 3 Recording ..................... 3 About this manual ................. 3 Style conventions ..................
  • Page 12 Accessing the IP Setup page ..............39 Setting the IP mode to DHCP ..............39 Setting the IP mode to Static ..............39 Hiding Monarch HD from appearing as a UPnP device on the network ..40 Viewing the Monarch HD status ............40 Accessing the Status page................ 41 Monarch HD errors ...................
  • Page 13 Control streaming and recording for multiple devices on the same net- work....................44 Command Center Control page ............45 Accessing the Control page ..............45 Disabling Stream and Record buttons on the Monarch HD device ... 46 Enabling multi-device control..............46 Control buttons..................47 Appendix A Matrox Monarch HD Specifications General ....................
  • Page 14 Contents...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter lists the Monarch HD supported input formats, system requirements, and describes the Monarch HD documentation.

  • Page 16: Welcome To Matrox Monarch Hd

    From any HDMI input source such as a camera or switcher, Matrox Monarch HD generates an H.264-encoded stream compliant with RTSP or RTMP protocols.

  • Page 17: Streaming

    Networks (CDNs), such as Justin.tv and Ustream. Recording Monarch HD provides settings for recording your input source for video on demand (VOD), high-quality editing, and archiving/previewing purposes. Content can be recorded to MOV and MP4 file formats on a FAT32 or NTFS file system.
  • Page 18 Your notes Chapter 1, Introduction...
  • Page 19 Matrox Monarch HD Hardware and Connections This chapter describes the Matrox Monarch HD connections (video/audio, LAN, and recording), buttons, status LEDs, and shows how to power and reset Monarch...

  • Page 20: Matrox Monarch Hd Hardware And Connections

    Stream button The Stream button’s functionality depends on the selected stream mode (RTSP or RTMP). The Stream button is disabled when Monarch HD is set to Record-only operating mode. For information on specifying your stream settings, see “Specifying stream settings”...
  • Page 21 USB 1 and 2 Use the USB ports to connect a USB 2.0 or 3.0 media device for recording the source connected to the Monarch HD HDMI input. To select USB 1 or 2 as the recording destination, see “Specifying record settings”...

  • Page 22: Video/Audio Inputs And Outputs

    30. Remarks • It may take up to 30 seconds for Monarch HD to detect a newly inserted SD card. • When a recording is stopped, it may take up to ten seconds for Monarch HD to finalize the file, during which the SD card LED continues to flash.

  • Page 23: Lan

    Power the Monarch HD device using an AC outlet via the external power supply and a power cord. When power is supplied to Monarch HD, the device begins a power-up sequence during which all LEDs illuminate. The device is ready when two or more of the recording destination LEDs (USB 1, USB 2, SD Card) turn off, depending on your settings.

  • Page 24: Using The Reset Button

    To AC outlet Using the Reset button The Monarch HD Reset button can be used to reboot the device, switch to Static IP mode, or reset the device to factory defaults. Remarks • When using the Reset button, any saved profiles for streaming and recording are maintained, and all logged errors are cleared (see “Monarch HD errors”...

  • Page 25: Status Leds

    To reboot Monarch HD, press the Reset button on the device. The device begins a power-up sequence during which all LEDs illuminate. The device is ready when two or more of the recording destination LEDs (USB 1, USB 2, SD Card) turn off, depending on your settings.
  • Page 26 Condition Indicates that Monarch HD is set to Record-only mode. In this mode, the Stream button is disabled. Indicates that Monarch HD is set to stream in RTSP or Blue (solid) RTMP mode. Streaming in progress. If set to RTSP mode, the Stream LED flashes when a client is currently connected to the Monarch HD device.
  • Page 27 The SD card slot is selected as the recording Red (solid) SD CARD destination. Monarch HD is currently writing to the SD card inserted in the SD card slot. Do not remove the SD card Red (flash) when its LED is flashing. Doing so may result in corrupted video files.
  • Page 28 Your notes Chapter 2, Matrox Monarch HD Hardware and Connections...

  • Page 29: Network Connection And Setup

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

  • Page 30: Introduction

    DHCP server, Monarch HD must be set to DHCP IP mode. If your network does not have a DHCP server, Monarch HD must be set to Static IP mode. By default, Monarch HD is set to DHCP IP mode. Once connected to a network, the stream and record settings are specified using the Monarch HD Command Center.
  • Page 31 When connecting to a network without a DHCP server, the network does not assign an IP address to your Monarch HD device. In this case, you must assign a static IP address to Monarch HD and you may be required to change your computer’s network configuration to establish a connection between your...

  • Page 32: Accessing The Command Center

    Monarch HD). The default IP address is not recommended for a traditional network setting. If you wish to use Monarch HD in Static IP mode over a network, after the initial setup we recommend that you change the static IP address of the Monarch HD device to an address that is more suitable to your network.

  • Page 33: Updating The Monarch Hd Firmware

    Power Monarch HD and connect it to an Ethernet network. On a computer that is on the same network subnet as the Monarch HD that you want to update, download the latest version of the Matrox Monarch HD Firmware Updater at www.matrox.com/video/support/.
  • Page 34 Your notes Chapter 3, Network Connection and Setup...

  • Page 35: Specifying Settings And Using The Command Center

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

  • Page 36: Device Name And Password

    Account Device name By default, the device name is set to Monarch HD. You can give a unique name to each Monarch HD device for easy identification within the Command Center and the Matrox Monarch Finder utility. This is especially useful when you have multiple Monarch HD devices on the same network.

  • Page 37: Accessing The Date And Time Page

    Set the Time , and enter a Date in the format DD/MM/YYYY, or click select a date from the calendar. Click Apply . You’ll be notified that Monarch HD will be rebooted in order to apply the changes. Setting the date and time automatically Setting the date and time automatically requires a local or public NTP server address.

  • Page 38: Specifying Audio Input Settings

    Audio Audio source Select the Monarch HD audio input source that will be used for streaming and recording. Monarch HD supports two audio channels for streaming and recording. You can choose to use either the first two audio channels from your HDMI input source, or the stereo audio source connected to Monarch HD’s...

  • Page 39: Audio Bit Rate

    10 000 kb/s, the maximum average video data rate for recording is 20 000 kb/s. Specifying the operating mode You can set the Monarch HD operating mode in either the Stream Settings page or Record Settings page. ¡ Important Changes made to the operating mode are automatically and instantly applied.

  • Page 40: Accessing The Stream Settings

    25. Stream profiles Monarch HD lets you save up to four stream profiles that you can load at any time. Saving a new stream profile saves the current encoding and streaming settings. Chapter 4, Specifying Settings and Using the Command Center...

  • Page 41: Encoding Options

    Specify the following H.264 encoding settings for streaming. Presets Monarch HD comes with predefined presets that you can use to quickly set your encoding settings. A preset automatically sets all encoding settings, however, you should verify that the preset frame rate is appropriate for your encoding. You can also use a preset as a starting point when specifying your stream encoding settings.
  • Page 42 Select Include audio to stream the selected audio source (see “Audio source” page 24) along with the video. Monarch HD uses the AAC audio format for streaming. Clear this option if you do not want to include audio in your stream.

  • Page 43: Streaming Options

    In RTMP mode, Monarch HD can send stream data to a CDN or media server that supports the RTMP streaming protocol.

  • Page 44: Specifying Record Settings

    URL or XML file. In this case, you must enter the stream Username and Password in the text boxes provided. Start streaming the Monarch HD input source to a CDN or media server as detailed in Chapter 5, “Streaming and...

  • Page 45: Operating Mode

    “Monarch HD operating modes” on page 25. Record profiles Monarch HD lets you save up to four record profiles that you can load at any time. Saving a new record profile saves the current encoding and recording settings. Saving a record profile Specify your record settings.

  • Page 46: Encoding Options

    Specify the following H.264 encoding settings for recording. Presets Monarch HD comes with predefined presets that you can use to quickly set your encoding settings. A preset automatically sets all encoding settings, however you should verify that the preset frame rate is appropriate for your encoding. You can also use a preset as a starting point when specifying your record encoding settings.
  • Page 47 Select Include audio to record the selected audio source along with the video. Monarch HD uses the AAC audio format for recording. Clear this option if you do not want to record audio. For more information on configuring audio settings, “Specifying audio input settings”...

  • Page 48: Recording Options

    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 HD 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 1 and 2”...
  • Page 49 Specify the destination and filename for your recording based on your recording destination. When specifying the path, all folders in the path must already exist. Monarch HD will not create new folders. Each recorded filename contains the base name, date, and time using the following naming convention: Basename-[YYYY-MM-DD_HH-MM-SS].mov or .mp4.

  • Page 50: Recording File Sizes And Duration

    When recording your source input to a network location (see “Media” page 34) and Monarch HD 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 51: Sharing A Mac Os X Mountain Lion/Lion Folder Using Nfs Protocol

    /Path -mapall=$(logname)| sudo tee /etc/exports For example, to share a folder named Files that is located on the Desktop under Matrox in the Users root directory folder, type the following command: echo /Users/Matrox/Desktop/Files -mapall=$(logname)| sudo tee...

  • Page 52: Setting The Ip Mode

    For added security, you can restrict write access to the folder to one device by adding the IP address of the Monarch HD that you want to use to write to the folder. For example, if the IP address of the Monarch HD device is 169.254.1.11, type the following command:...

  • Page 53: Accessing The Ip Setup Page

    18), and then choose Device > IP Setup Setting the IP mode to DHCP Set Monarch HD to DHCP IP mode when connecting to a network with a DHCP server, such as through a router. Select DHCP .

  • Page 54: Hiding Monarch Hd From Appearing As A Upnp Device On The Network

    Windows Explorer (not visible in Mac OS) as if it were a a printer, external hard drive, or similar UPnP device. This feature is enabled by default, and makes it easier to find the Monarch HD on a network if you do not know the device IP address. However, for security reasons you may not want the Monarch HD to appear on your network for anyone to see.

  • Page 55: Accessing The Status Page

    45), the error will be logged in the Messages section of the Status page. ¦ Note An error will not be reported if the audio connected to Monarch HD’s analog audio input is lost or missing. If this occurs, the stream and/or recording continues but will not contain audio.

  • Page 56: Firmware Version, Warranty, And Documentation

    The About page in the Command Center lets you see the current firmware version of your Monarch HD device, provides a link to the Monarch HD documentation, and displays the Matrox Limited Warranty for Monarch HD. This page can be viewed without logging in.

  • Page 57: Streaming And Recording

    Streaming and Recording This chapter explains how to control streaming and recording for a single Monarch HD device, and multiple Monarch HD devices.

  • Page 58: Introduction

    • When a recording is stopped, it may take up to ten seconds for Monarch HD 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.

  • Page 59: Command Center Control Page

    You can also use the Stream and Record buttons directly on a Monarch HD device to stream and record, however, you will not be able to control other devices on the network.

  • Page 60: Disabling Stream And Record Buttons On The Monarch Hd Device

    You can disable the physical Stream and Record buttons on the Monarch HD device to prevent someone from inadvertently stopping a streaming or recording session. This option only applies to the Monarch HD you are connected to, and not other Monarch HD devices you may be controlling.

  • Page 61: Control Buttons

    25), stream or record functionality may not be available. Button Function This button indicates that the Monarch HD device is set to stream in RTMP mode. Click this button to Start start streaming the input source connected to stream Monarch HD’s HDMI input.
  • Page 62 This button lets you start simultaneous streaming and recording, and is available only when the Monarch HD device is set to stream in RTMP mode. Click this button to start streaming and recording Start the input source connected to Monarch HD’s HDMI stream input.

  • Page 63: Matrox Monarch Hd Specifications

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

  • Page 64: General

    HDMI Y,Cb,Cr 4:2:2 / RGB • Passthrough of two channels of embedded audio • Standard Type A HDMI connector (19 pins) • • Unbalanced analog audio input 1x stereo pair 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo jack Input impedance: Hi-Z Appendix A, Matrox Monarch HD Specifications...

  • Page 65: Environmental Specifications

    • Unbalanced analog audio output 1x stereo pair 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo jack Output impedance: 25 Ω THD+N at 1 kHz, 10 k Ω , nominal level: < 0.042% Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 1 dB Channel separation, nominal level: -85 dB Signal-to-noise ratio: -88 dB •...
  • Page 66 Your notes Appendix A, Matrox Monarch HD Specifications...

  • Page 67: Matrox Customer Support

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

  • Page 68: 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 69: Index

    Input Stream Settings page analog audio viewing errors HDMI viewing hardware warranty Input formats, supported viewing Monarch HD firmware version Internet site, Matrox viewing Monarch HD status IP mode Computer system, requirements changing in Command Center Connection setting to factory default using Reset button...
  • Page 70 HDMI device name and password errors file switching duration Password, Command Center firmware update Monarch HD firmware version See Matrox Monarch HD hardware Power hardware status LEDs connecting to Monarch HD HDMI input HDMI output IP address Record...
  • Page 71 Style conventions System requirements Technical support USB ports Username, Command Center Warranty WWW site, Matrox Index...
  • Page 72 Index...
  • Page 73 FCC Compliance Statement Remark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guide These devices have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 74 www.matrox.com/video...

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