Matrox Monarch HD User Guide December 9, 2014 Y11271-301-0211
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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 ............................................................................................
x Chapter 4 Specifying Settings and Using the Command Center Introduction .........................................................................................22 Device name and password ...............................................................22 Accessing the Account page ....................................................................22 Device name .............................................................................................22 Username and password .........................
xi Recording file sizes and duration.............................................................. 39 Sharing a Mac OS X Mavericks/Mountain Lion folder using NFS protocol ........................................................................................... 40 Setting the IP mode ............................................................................. 41 Accessing the IP Setup page.................................................................... 42 Setting the IP mode to DHCP ................
xii Registration ...............................................................................................58 Keep up to date with our website .............................................................58 Contacting us ............................................................................................58 Index ..........................................................................................
1 Introduction This chapter lists the Monarch HD supported input formats, system requirements, and describes the Monarch HD documentation.
2 Welcome to Matrox Monarch HD Matrox Monarch HD is a small, easy-to-use video streaming and recording appliance designed for professional video producers who need to simultaneously stream a live event and record the master quality version for post-event editing.
3 Streaming Monarch HD provides streaming settings for using RTSP and RTMP streaming protocols for use on Adobe Media Server, Wowza Media Server, a software video player, such as QuickTime and VLC, or any of the popular Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), such as YouTube Live and Ustream. Recording Monarch HD provides settings for recording your input source for video on demand (VOD), high-quality editing, and archiving/previewing purposes.
4 Your notes Chapter 1, Introduction
2 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 HD.
6 Matrox Monarch HD hardware This section explains the Matrox Monarch HD hardware components. For hardware technical specifications, see Appendix A, “Matrox Monarch HD Specifications.” See “Status LEDs” on page 12.
7 • RTSP mode If Monarch HD is set to stream in RTSP mode, the unit delivers stream data once a client connects to Monarch HD using the RTSP streaming protocol, and therefore does not require you to press the Stream button. When a client connects to Monarch HD, the Stream LED flashes. • RTMP mode If Monarch HD is set to stream in RTMP mode, press the Stream button to begin streaming your input source to the stream destination specified in the stream settings.
8 • The performance of USB keys or “thumb drives” varies. Many of these devices are optimized for “read” operations, while the Monarch HD requires sustained “write” capabilities. For best results, especially at higher recording data rates, powered USB drives are recommended. In some cases, SD cards may be more suitable when small portable media is required. • Monarch HD supports USB devices with FAT32 or NTFS file systems. Media may need to be reformatted if not recognized by the Monarch.
9 Video/audio inputs and outputs Matrox Monarch HD only supports HD video signals. If you connect an input signal with a resolution smaller than 1280×720, the Monarch HD will not detect the connected input, and the video output and web interface will display “No video signal”. HDMI in Provides an input for HD HDMI video (YUV or RGB) from a digital HDMI device for streaming and recording. The HDMI input supports the following video input formats: • 1920×1080p at 23.98/24/50/59.
10 LAN The LAN port is an auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet port used to connect Monarch HD to an Ethernet network via a standard RJ-45 Ethernet cable. For information on how to connect to a network, see Chapter 3, “Network Connection and Setup.” Powering Monarch HD 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.
11 Using the Reset button You can use the Monarch HD Reset button to reboot the device (quick button press), or reset the device to factory defaults (long press of at least five seconds). In addition to the typical reasons for rebooting the Monarch (fixing errors or other issues), a reboot (see “Device reboot” on page 11) also saves the Monarch’s IP address and status to a connected USB device (USB port 2) as a text file. This is a convenient way to find the Monarch’s IP address.
12 Switch to Static IP mode You can switch your Monarch HD device to Static IP mode by pressing the Record button while the Record LED flashes during the power-up sequence. 1 Press the Reset button on the device to initiate a device reboot. During the power-up sequence (all LEDs illuminate), the Record LED flashes for three seconds. 2 Press the Record button on the device while the Record LED is flashing. This sets the device to Static IP mode and the Static IP address to its default address (169.254.1.
13 LED State OFF RECORD Indicates that Monarch HD is set to Record-only mode. In this mode, the Stream button is disabled. Blue (solid) Indicates that Monarch HD is set to stream in RTSP or RTMP mode. Blue (flash) Streaming in progress. If set to RTSP mode, the Stream LED flashes when a client is currently connected to the Monarch HD device.
14 LED State OFF SD CARD Red (solid) Condition The SD card slot is not selected as the recording destination, or Monarch HD is set to Stream-only mode. The SD card slot is selected as the recording destination. Monarch HD is currently writing to the SD card inserted in the SD card slot. Do not remove the SD Red (flash) card when its LED is flashing. Doing so may result in corrupted video files.
3 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.
16 Introduction The network connection and setup instructions depend on whether you’ll be connecting Monarch HD on a network with a DHCP server, such as through a router, or a network without a DHCP server. If connecting to a network with a 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.
17 Saving the IP address and status to USB You can save a file containing the Monarch HD’s IP address and current status to a USB device, making this information easily accessible. 1 Insert a formatted USB device into the USB port 2 (see “USB ports 1 and 2” on page 7). 2 Reboot your Monarch HD by pressing the Reset button on the device. It is complete when two or more of the recording destination LEDs (USB port 1, USB port 2, SD Card) turn off (see “Device reboot” on page 11).
18 ¥ Tip If you have multiple Monarch HD devices, you may want to change the name of each device for easier identification (see “Device name and password” on page 22). 7 Open the Command Center (see “Accessing the Command Center” on page 19). Connecting to a network without a DHCP server (Static IP mode) When connecting to a network without a DHCP server, the network does not assign an IP address to your Monarch HD device.
19 5 Open the Command Center (see “Accessing the Command Center” on page 19). Accessing the Command Center The Monarch HD Command Center is where you specify the Monarch HD settings and control the streaming and recording for a single Monarch HD device or multiple devices on the same network. A Monarch HD network IP address is required to access the Command Center (see “Network connection and IP address” on page 16). 1 Power Monarch HD and connect it to an Ethernet network.
20 ¡ Important To avoid damaging your Monarch HD hardware, make sure that you don’t simultaneously update the same Monarch HD device using more than one instance of the updater. 1 Power Monarch HD and connect it to an Ethernet network. 2 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/. ¦ Note You cannot update the Monarch HD firmware over a wireless network.
4 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.
22 Introduction The Monarch HD Command Center is a web-based application that allows you to configure Monarch HD settings, control streaming and recording sessions, and import/export settings to or from other devices. ¦ Note You must know the Monarch HD IP address to access the Command Center (see “Accessing the Command Center” on page 19). Device name and password The Account page in the Command Center is where you give a descriptive name to your Monarch HD device and change your Monarch HD password.
23 By default, the Monarch HD username and password are set to admin. The device username cannot be changed, however, we do suggest that you change the device password. To change the Monarch HD password, enter the current and new passwords and then click Change. For information on resetting the password to factory default, see “Reset to factory defaults” on page 12. Setting the device date and time The Date and Time page in the Command Center lets you set the date and time for your Monarch HD device.
24 1 Select Automatic. 2 Enter a local or public NTP server address. The default NTP server address is time.nrc.ca. 3 Select a Time zone from the list. The current date and time associated with the selected NTP server and time zone are displayed next to Current date and time. 4 Click Apply. You’ll be notified that Monarch HD will be rebooted in order to apply the changes.
25 Loading settings from a Monarch HD configuration file You can import Monarch settings from a previously-generated Monarch HD configuration file. The file must be located on your computer or somewhere that is accessible from your computer (see “Generating a configuration file” on page 25). 1 Go to the Automatic configuration page of the Command Center. 2 Under Load settings from a Monarch HD configuration file, click Browse. 3 Select the file you want to load. 4 Click Load.
26 1 Go to the Automatic configuration page of the Command Center. 2 Under Export current settings to a Monarch HD configuration file, click Generate file. 3 Select a save location. Do not change the filename (MonarchSettings.xml) if you plan to automatically configure a Monarch from a USB device (see “Automatically importing Monarch settings on factory reset” on page 26). The Monarch HD configuration file is created, and contains all the Monarch settings as XML parameters.
27 Accessing the audio settings To access the audio settings, open the Monarch HD Command Center (see “Accessing the Command Center” on page 19), and then choose 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.
28 Monarch HD operating modes To ensure the highest possible streaming/recording video data rates based on your needs, Monarch HD offers three operating modes: • Stream only This mode disables the record functionality for your Monarch HD. In this mode, the maximum average video data rate for streaming is set to 20 000 kb/s. • Record only This mode disables the stream functionality for your Monarch HD. In this mode, the maximum average video data rate for recording is set to 30 000 kb/s.
29 ¦ Note The stream settings cannot be modified when Monarch HD is set to Record-only mode (see “Monarch HD operating modes” on page 28). Operating mode Select the Monarch HD operating mode as detailed in “Monarch HD operating modes” on page 28. 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. Saving a stream profile 1 Specify your stream settings.
30 Loading a stream profile 1 From the Profile list, select a profile. 2 Click Load. The loaded profile will appear next to Loaded profile. If a change is then made to any of the stream settings, “(modified)” will appear next to the loaded profile name. 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.
31 ¦ Note If your input source is 1920×1080p at 50/59.94/60 fps and the streaming resolution is set to a width greater than 1280 and/or height greater than 720, the maximum supported streaming frame rate is 30 fps. If Full is selected from the Frame rate list, the frame rate will automatically be set to Half of the input source’s frame rate after clicking Apply. Target video data rate Enter the target average video data rate for your stream.
32 Streaming options Monarch HD provides options for using RTSP and RTMP streaming protocols for use on Adobe Media Servers, Wowza Media Servers, software video players such as QuickTime and VLC, or any of the popular Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), such as YouTube Live and Ustream. In RTSP mode, Monarch HD acts as a streaming server to which clients can connect via a media server, software video player, or CDN that supports the RTSP streaming protocol.
33 XML file contains encoding information, those settings will not be loaded. Click Clear to remove the loaded streaming XML file. ¡ Important Please note the following: $ If the stream name, username, or password is included in the stream URL, do not enter the information in the respective text boxes. $ Streaming XML files are not the same as Monarch HD configuration XML files.
34 ¦ Note The record settings cannot be modified when Monarch HD is set to Stream-only mode (see “Monarch HD operating modes” on page 28). Operating mode Select the Monarch HD operating mode as detailed in “Monarch HD operating modes” on page 28. 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 1 Specify your record settings.
35 Loading a record profile 1 From the Profile list, select a profile. 2 Click Load. The loaded profile will appear next to Loaded profile. If a 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.
36 Frame rate You can choose to record at your input source’s Full frame rate, or at a Half or a Quarter of your source’s frame rate. ¦ Note If your input source is 1920×1080p at 50/59.94/60 fps and the recording resolution is set to a width greater than 1280 and/or height greater than 720, the maximum supported recording frame rate is 30 fps. If Full is selected from the Frame rate list, the frame rate will automatically be set to Half of the input source’s frame rate after clicking Apply.
37 • Deblocking filter Select this option to remove blockiness from the encoded video for recording. This option is especially useful when a low video data rate is required. Recording options Specify the following settings for recording. Media 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.
38 recording at any time, either by using the control buttons in the Command Center (see “Control buttons” on page 51), or the Stream and Record buttons on the Monarch HD device (see “Streaming and recording” on page 6). File type Select the type of file that will be recorded. You can create either an MOV or MP4 (MPEG-4) file. Path and filename 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.
39 Network File System (NFS) file-sharing protocol (see “Sharing a Mac OS X Mavericks/Mountain Lion folder using NFS protocol” on page 40). ¡ Important Shared folders that use a file-sharing protocol other than NFS are not supported with Monarch HD for recording.
40 Approximate maximum recording duration Disk Space Average Video Data Rate (kb/s) 500 2000 5000 15 000 25 000 4 GB 17.8 hrs 4.4 hrs 107 min 36 min 21 min 16 GB 71.1 hrs 17.8 hrs 7.1 hrs 2.4 hrs 85 min 32 GB 142.2 hrs 35.6 hrs 14.2 hrs 4.7 hrs 2.8 hrs 64 GB 284.4 hrs 71.1 hrs 28.4 hrs 9.5 hrs 5.7 hrs 256 GB 1138 hrs 284.4 hrs 114 hrs 38 hrs 22.8 hrs 1 TB 4444.4 hrs 1111.1 hrs 444.4 hrs 148.
41 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: echo /Users/Matrox/Desktop/Files 169.254.1.11 -mapall=$(logname)| sudo tee /etc/exports 5 Press ENTER. 6 Type your user account password, and then press ENTER. 7 Type the following command: sudo nfsd restart 8 Press ENTER.
42 Accessing the IP Setup page To access the IP Setup page, open the Monarch HD Command Center (see “Accessing the Command Center” on page 19), 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. 1 Select DHCP. 2 Click Apply.
43 3 Enter the Subnet mask on your network to which Monarch HD is connected. By default, the subnet mask is set to 255.255.255.0. 4 If required by your network configuration, enter the Gateway IP address and DNS server. 5 Click Apply.
44 Viewing the Monarch HD status The Status page in the Command Center provides a summary of the Monarch HD status and settings, as well as any logged errors. This page can be viewed without logging in. Accessing the Status page To access the Status page, open the Monarch HD Command Center (see “Accessing the Command Center” on page 19), and then click Status. Monarch HD errors When a streaming or recording error occurs, the LED illuminates on the Monarch HD device.
45 HD device. When you click the Clear messages button on the Status page, the logged errors are deleted from the list and the LED turns off. The LED will also turn off if you successfully start a new stream and/or recording. ¦ Note Powering off or resetting Monarch HD will clear all errors from the device.
46 Documentation You can access PDF versions of the latest Monarch HD documentation by clicking the link on the About page. An Internet connection is required.
5 Streaming and Recording This chapter explains how to control streaming and recording for a single Monarch HD device, and multiple Monarch HD devices.
48 Introduction Monarch HD lets you stream and record the input source connected to Monarch HD’s HDMI input. If you have multiple Monarch HD devices connected to the same network, you can also control the streaming and recording of multiple devices from one device’s Command Center. Remarks • Unless a specific record duration limit was set in the record settings, Monarch HD limits the duration of each recording to five hours. The recording will automatically stop when the duration limit is reached.
49 controlling its secondary devices. For example, if you have three Monarch HD devices on the network, you can set device one to control devices two and three, and you can also set device two to control devices one and three. For details on enabling multi-device control in a Monarch HD’s Command Center, and using the control buttons to stream and record, see “Command Center Control page. Command Center Control page The Control page lets you control the streaming and recording for your Monarch HD device.
50 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. ° To disable the Stream and Record buttons: 1 In the Command Center, click Control. For more information, see “Accessing the Command Center” on page 19.
51 Control buttons The following table details the different states of the control buttons in the Command Center. ¦ Note Depending on the selected operating mode (see “Monarch HD operating modes” on page 28), stream or record functionality may not be available. Stream Button Function Start stream (RTMP) This button indicates that the Monarch HD device is set to stream in RTMP mode. Click this button to start streaming the input source connected to Monarch HD’s HDMI input.
52 Stream and Record Record (cont’d) Button Function This button indicates that the Monarch HD device is currently recording its input source. Click this Stop record button to stop recording. If controlling multiple Monarch HD devices, those devices will stop recording their input source as well. Record disabled Indicates that Monarch HD is currently set to Stream-only operating mode.
A Matrox Monarch HD Specifications This appendix provides specifications for the Monarch HD hardware.
54 General • Regulatory compliance $ FCC Class B, CE Mark Class B, ACMA C-Tick Mark, VCCI $ RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC • Dimensions $ Length $ Width $ Height 142 mm (5.6") 109 mm (4.3") 31 mm (1.22") • Power $ Line voltage: 100-240 VAC, 0.
55 • Unbalanced analog audio output $ 1x stereo pair $ 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo jack $ Output impedance: 25 Ω $ THD+N at 1 kHz, 10 kΩ, 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 • Data ports $ 2 x 2.0 USB ports $ 1 x auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet J-45 port $ 1 x SD/SDHC card slot.
56 Your notes Appendix A, Matrox Monarch HD Specifications
B Matrox Customer Support This appendix explains how you can register your Matrox product and obtain customer support.
58 How to get Matrox customer support If you have a problem that you’re unable to solve by referring to the documentation for your 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.
Index A AC power 10 Account settings 22 Audio hardware input 9 hardware output 9 input settings 26 source bit rate 27 source sample rate 27 source setting 27 Automatic configuration 24 C Command Center About page 45 accessing 19 Account page 22 Audio Settings page 27 Automatic configuration page 24 Control buttons 51 Control page 49 Date and Time page 23 device name 22 IP Setup page 42 log in 19 multi-device control 50 password 22 Record Settings page 33 Status page 44 Stream Settings page 28 viewing error
60 L LEDs, hardware 12 M Matrox contacting us 58 WWW site 58 Matrox Monarch Finder 17 Matrox Monarch HD analog audio input 9 analog audio output 9 audio input settings 26 automatic configuration 24 date and time 23 device name and password 22 errors 44 file switching duration 37 firmware update 19 firmware version 45 hardware 6 hardware status LEDs 12 HDMI input 9 HDMI output 9 IP address 16 IP mode in Command Center 41 IP mode using Reset button 11 LAN port 10 Matrox Monarch Finder 17 maximum recording d
61 operating modes 28 password 22 record 33 stream 28 Specifications, hardware 53 Status LEDs 12 saving to USB 11 viewing in Command Center 44 Stream buttons in Command Center 51 hardware button 6 operating modes 28 settings 28 Style conventions 3 System requirements 2 T Technical support 58 U USB ports 7 Username, Command Center 22 W Warranty i WWW site, Matrox 58 www.matrox.
62 Your notes Index
Compliance Statements USA 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.
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