Matrox Monarch LCS

Monarch LCS Technical Specifications
Product
Part Number
MHLCS/I
Form Factor
Standalone appliance

Rack-mountable: 1U, 1/2 rack (horizontal)
Connectivity
Video Input
HDMI 1* (video sources)
HDMI 2* (computer sources)
SDI*

*Video Input Format is Auto-Detected in SDI and HDMI.
All outputs are active regardless of audio and video input selection.
Video Input Resolutions
HDMI 1
Progressive
       1920x1080 @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25 fps
       1280x720 @ 60/59.94/50 fps

Interlaced
       1920x1080i 29.97/25 fps

HDMI 2
Progressive
       1920x1080 @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25 fps
       1280x720 @ 60/50 fps

Interlaced
       1920x1080i 29.97/25 fps

SDI
Progressive
       1920x1080 @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25 fps
       1280x720 @ 60/59.94/50 fps

Interlaced
       1920x1080i @ 29.97/25 fps
       720x486i @ 29.97 fps
       720x576i @ 25 fps

Compliant with SMPTE 259M/292M/424M (Level A) / 425M
Video Output
HDMI
SDI
Video Output Resolutions
Preview output of video input signals. Preview output can be mapped from either SDI or HDMI input sources.

Note that when input is an SD-SDI resolution, the HDMI preview output will show video window-boxed on an HD output.

When HDMI output is set to Preview Mode, refer to the manual for a complete description of behavior.
Audio Input
Processes the first two channels of audio embedded in HDMI or SDI input signals.

Unbalanced analog stereo input via 1/8 (3.5mm) jack.

Line Level
Audio Output
Passthrough of 8 channel of embedded audio channels in HDMI and SDI signals.

Unbalanced analog stereo output via 1/8 (3.5mm) jackpassthrough of input.

Line Level

Note that all outputs are active regardless of audio and video input selection.
Confidence Preview
1x SDI

1x HDMI

Maximum resolution: 1920x1080
Performance
Color Space and Chroma Sub-Sampling
4:2:0 (8-bit)
Video and Audio Processing
Frame Synchronization
The Monarch LCS contains frame synchronization circuitry designed to compensate for disruptions of the input signal. This circuitry is in place for both SDI and HDMI inputs. Streaming and recording operations will proceed cleanly with repeated or dropped frames.
Video Scaling
High Quality multi-tap 10 bit Down Scaler and De-Interlacer
Available for both streaming and recording operations
Video Compositing
Yes, Side-by-Side (SbS), Picture-by-Picture (PbP)
Audio Encoding Format
AAC-LC
Audio Sampling Frequency
32 kHz

44.1 kHz

48 kHz
Audio Bitrates
Range from 32 kbps to 256 kbps
Note that audio codec settings are applied to both encoders.
Codec
Video Encoding Formats
H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10 (AVC)
Encoding Profiles
Baseline (BP)

Main (MP)

High (HiP)
Encoder Bitrates Range
Single Encoder - Streaming mode: 16 Mbps
Dual Encoder - Maximum of 8 Mbps for streaming channels
Dual Encoder - Maximum of 10 Mbps for recording channels
Encoding Rate Control
Average max/min data rate controls

Deblocking Filter

Selectable frame rates

GOP Size

Variable bitrate support 
Encoding Level
Up to 4.2
Recording
Recording Locations
2x USB 2.0*

1x SD card slot**

Network mapped drive***

* Support for NTFS (3.1) and FAT32 file system. The Monarch LCS will support writing to USB3 devices at USB2 speeds. Also note, there is a very high variability in the performance capabilities of thumb drives (even USB3 versions). Many are optimized for read operations while the Monarch LCS requires sustained write capabilities. For best results, Matrox recommends using powered USB drives. If small portable media is required, SD cards may be more suitable.

** Supports SD and SDHC cards. Only NTFS formatted SDXC cards are supported. (Class 10 highly recommended).

*** Support for writing to shared folders in computers found on a network using Windows Share protocols (suitable for Windows system) as well as NFS protocols (suitable for Mac and Linux systems).
Recording Lengths
Maximum file length of 300 minutesirrespective of storage type used. File splitting feature allows a user to record continuously for long periods by defining file segment sizes. The Monarch appliance will create these sequential file segments over the course of the recording operation without losing a single frame of video. File segment can have a length of 1 to 300 minutes.
Network
Network Standard
RJ45 providing 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet with Static or DHCP addressing
IP Addressing
IPv4

DHCP (default) and static IP
Streaming Protocols
RTMP, RTSP/RTP
Unicast and Multi Unicast (number of clients may vary from 3 to 10)
Command and Control
HTTPS over TCP

UPnP (discovery)
Physical
Product Dimensions
5.6 (L) x 8.5 (W) x 1.4 (H) inches
14.2 (L) x 21.6 (W) x 3.6 (H) cm
Unit Weight
1.3 lbs / 0.6 kg
Power Supply Unit
Line voltage: 100-240 V a.c.
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Input: external AC/DC adapter - IEC320-C14
DIN4 locking power connector

Power-supply safety: 
cULus (Canada/US)
CE (EU)
GS (Germany)
CCC (China)
RCM (Au/Nz)
EAC (Russia / Customs Union)
PSE (Japan)
KCC (Korea)
BIS (India)
Hardware & Software
Hardware Included
Matrox Monarch LCS appliance

Matrox Monarch LCS external power supply

IEC320-C14 power cords (US, UK and EU)
Accessories (sold separately)
Monarch Rack Mount Kit* (MRCH/RACK/KIT)

Monarch LCS power supply unit** (PWR/SUP/MHLS)

* Monarch Rack Mount Kit. Can fit up to two Monarch LCS units in a 1RU space.
** Monarch LCS power supply unit. Does not include IEC-C14 power cord. These cables must be sourced locally.
Software
Monarch LCS Command Center
Monarch LCS Radar*
HTTPS API *

*Free download
Environmental
Operating Conditions
Temperature: 0 to 45 degrees Celsius

Altitude: 650 hPa (3,580 m) to 1,013 hPa (0 m)

Humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing
Storage Conditions
Temperature: -40 to 70 degrees Celsius

Altitude: 192 hPa (12,000 m) to 1,020 hPa (-50 m)

Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Power Consumption
Input: 9-24 volts
Total Power Consumption: 20-30 watts (42 max)
General
Supported Operating Systems (software)
Mac OSX EL Capitan
Windows 10 (64 bit)
EMC/EMI Device Class
Class A
EMC/EMI Compliance
CE (EU)

FCC (US)

ICES-3 (Canada)

KC (Korea)

RCM (Aus/NZ)

 Datasheet