Encoding Options - Matrox Monarch HD User Manual

Loading a record profile
From the Profile list, select a profile.
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Click Load . The loaded profile will appear next to Loaded profile . If a
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change is then made to any of the record settings, "(modified)" will appear
next to the loaded profile name.

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. Monarch HD provides the following preset types:
• HQ Used for creating recorded files that will be edited for high-quality
production.
• Proxy Suitable for creating recorded files at smaller file sizes. This is
especially useful when creating files for previewing or archiving, or when
recording long-duration content.
• YouTube Used for creating recorded files for delivery to most video on
demand (VOD) streaming applications.
To use a preset:
Select the desired preset from the Preset list.
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Specify the Frame rate setting as detailed in
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Use stream settings for recording
In Stream-and-record operating mode, select this option to use the stream
encoding settings also for recording.
Video resolution
Select the resolution to which you want to record by typing values for the Width
and Height . You can also select Use input resolution to record at your input
source's original resolution. Monarch HD does not support upscaling the input
source for recording.
¦ Note In Stream-and-record operating mode, if the current stream encoding
resolution exceeds a width of 1280 and/or height of 720, and you want to record
at a resolution greater than 1280×720, the stream and record settings must use
the same encoding settings. In this case, you must select the Use stream
settings for recording option.
"Frame rate" on page 36.
Specifying record settings
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