Matrox Monarch HD Technical Specifications
| Inputs and Outputs | |
| HDMI Video Input | Progressive 1920x1080 @ 60/59.94/50/24/23.98 Frames per second 1280x720@ 60/59.94/50 Frames per second Interlaced 1920x1080i 29.97/25 frames per second Video Input Format is Auto-Detected |
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| HDMI Video Output | Pass-through of video input signal. 2 Frames delay from input to output |
| Audio Input | Processes first two channels of audio embedded in HDMI input signal Unbalanced analog stereo input via 1/8” (3.5mm) jack Line Level |
| Audio Output | Passthrough of all embedded audio channels in HDMI signal Unbalanced analog stereo output via 1/8” (3.5mm) jack – passthrough of input Line Level |
| H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10 (AVC) Video Encoder | |
| Resolutions | Selectable encoding resolutions ranging from: 96x96 to 1920x1080 |
| Bit Rates Ranges | Record Only Mode: 100 kbps to 30 Mbps Stream Only Mode: 100 kbps to 20 Mbps Independent Stream and Record Mode**: Recording: 100 kbps - 30 Mbps Streaming: 100 kbps - 10 Mbps Maximum combined total bitrate of 30 Mbps **Note that when both streaming and recording resolutions are above 1280 x 720, the encode parameters must be identical for both processes. Completely Independent recording and streaming settings are available when either the streaming or the recording resolution is 1280 x 720 or below. |
| Encode Frame Rates | Encode frame rates representing 1:1, ½ and ¼of the input frames rates are supported Note that the maximum encoded frame rate is 30fps when input resolution is 1920x1080 |
| Encoding Profiles | Baseline, Main and High |
| Encoding Controls | 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.0, 4.1 Level Support GOP Size and Structure Variable bit rate support Average max/min data rate controls Advanced Noise and Deblocking Filter |
| MPEG-4 AAC Audio Encoder | |
| Standard | AAC-LC |
| Sample Frequency | 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz when digitized from analog source |
| Channels | 2 channels Stereo (L/R) |
| Bit Rates | Range from 96 kbps to 256 kbps |
| Scaler | |
| High Quality multi-tap 10 bit Down Scaler and De-Interlacer Available to both streaming and recording operations |
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| Recording File Format | |
| File Type | Industry Standard MP4 and MOV files with two channels of embedded AAC audio |
| Network Interfaces | |
| Connector | RJ45 providing 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet with Static or DHCP addressing |
| Protocols | RTMP, RTSP/RTP IPv4 Support Unicast and Multi Unicast (number of clients may vary from 3 to 10) |
| User Interface | |
| Computer Based control | HTTP via standard PC or Mac Web browser |
| Physical Interface | On Device push buttons for independent streaming and recording Start/Stop control |
| Storage Types for File Recording | |
| 2 x USB 2.0 | Support for NTFS (3.1) and FAT32 file system Note, the Monarch HD will support writing to USB3 devices at USB2 speeds. |
| 1 x SD card Slot | Supports SD and SDHC cards. Only NTFS formatted SDXC cards are supported |
| Network Mapped Drive | Support for writing to shared folders in computers found on a network using Windows Share protocols. (Support for writing to shared folders on a Mac to come in upcoming release) |
| Matrox Command Center Web UI | |
| Status Page | Provides relevant operational information concerning Status of MonarchHD unit at that time including; Input video detection and resolution, State and configuration of Streaming operation, State and configuration of Recording operation, Error conditions, etc... |
| Control Page | Recording and Streaming operations initiated here including Synchronized start/stop operations. Multiple Monarch devices can be synchronized in a Master/Slave topology to allow for synchronized record and streaming operations across multiple units via a single interface |
| Record Settings | Configuration of recording parameters set within this page. A number of presets are included which are selected based on post event use of the recorded asset. If file is to be uploaded for VOD purposes, a YouTube preset may be selected. If content is to be edited for high quality production, a higher bitrate preset may be preferable |
| Streaming Settings | Configuration of Streaming parameters performed on this page. The RTMP or RTSP credentials as well as encoding parameters are entered. Encoder presets have been included to quickly select an ideal encoder settings based on desired delivery resolution or bitrate. The loading of Flash Media Server XML configuration files is supported |
| Administrative tools | Device Naming, IP configuration, Date/Time settings and a variety of other tasks performed via this page |
| Additional Tools | Matrox provide PC or Mac based utilities to help detect Monarch HD Device on a particular Network (DHCP server required) |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 5.60 in. long (14.2 cm) 4.30 in. deep (10.9 cm) excluding inserted SD-CARD 4.40 in. deep (11.2 cm) including inserted SD-CARD 1.22 in. (3.1 cm) high including rubber feet |
| Weight | 0.66 lbs (300 grams) excluding power supply |
| Operating conditions | 32 to 104 deg. F (0 to 40 deg. C), 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing) |
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| Transport and Storage | Max Operating Altitude: 3000 meters Max Transport altitude: 12,000 meters Storage Humidity 5 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) |
| Regulatory |
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| Warranty | 2 years with free telephone support |
| Kit Contents | |
| In the box |
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| Ordering Information | |
| MHD/I | Matrox Monarch HD part number |
| MHD/MC100/KIT | Monarch HD and Matrox MC-100 Dual SDI to HDMI convertor combo kit |
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