Matrox Monarch LCS VMS LMS Standalone Network Streaming Recording Appliance

IT administrators will find this reliable, standalone network appliance simple to set up and integrate into any open Video Management System (VMS) or Lecture Management System (LMS). Monarch LCS lets you easily define profiles for live streamed and recorded lectures by mixing camera and presentation material from SDI and HDMI sources. Once configured, this versatile H.264 encoding appliance can be operated by anyone at the push of a button. And it won’t break your budget!

Key Features

• Variety of Operating Modes
• Viewer Defined Layouts
• Easy to Operate
• Simple to Integrate
• Uncompromising Quality
• Set Your Destinations
• Flexible Inputs
• Frame Synchronization Between Inputs
• Live Production Preview Output
• Remotely Manage Your Device
• Versatile API for Your Environment
• Control with Crestron
• Robust and Practical Design

Technical Specifications

Inputs and Outputs
Supported HDMI Video Input 1 (Video Sources)
Progressive: 1920x1080 @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25 Frames per second, 1280x720 @ 60/59.94/50 Frames per second
Interlaced: 1920x1080i 29.97/25 Frames per second
Supported HDMI Video Input 2 (Computer Sources)
Progressive: 1920x1080 @ 60/50 Frames per second, 1280x720 @ 60/50 Frames per second
Interlaced: 1920x1080i 29.97/25 Frames per second
HDMI Video Output
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 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.Supported SDI Video Input
Progressive: 1920x1080 @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 Frames per second, 1280x720 @ 60/59.94/50 Frames per second
Interlaced: 1920x1080i @ 29.97/25 Frames per second, 720x486i @ 29.97 Frames per second, 720x576i @ 25 Frames per second
Compliant with SMPTE 259M/292M/424M (Level A) / 425M
SDI Video Output
Preview output of video input signals. Preview output can be mapped from either SDI or HDMI input sources.
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) jack passthrough of input.
Line Level
Note that all outputs are active regardless of audio and video input selection.
Extra features
Video Input Format is Auto-Detected in SDI and HDMI.
All outputs are active regardless of audio and video input selection.

Frame Synchronization
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.

H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10 (AVC) Video Encoder
Resolutions: Selectable encoding resolutions ranging from: 128x128 to 1920x1080
Bit Rates Ranges: Single Encoder - Streaming mode: 16 Mbps
Single Encoder - Recording mode: 20 Mbps
Dual Encoder - Maximum of 8 Mbps for streaming channels
Dual Encoder - Maximum of 10 Mbps for recording channels
Encode Frame Rates: Encode frame rates selection includes; 60/50, 30/25/24 and 15/12.5.
Single Encoder Maximum of 1080p60 fps
Dual Encoder Maximum of 720p60 fps or 1080p30 fps
Encoding Profiles: Baseline, Main and High
Encoding Controls: 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.0, 4.1 Level Support, GOP Size, Variable bit rate support, Average max/min data rate controls, Deblocking Filter

MPEG-4 AAC Audio Encoder
Standard: AAC-LCS
Sample Frequency: 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz when digitized from an analog source
Channels: 2 channels Stereo (L/R)
Bit Rates: Range from 32 kbps to 256 kbps
Note that audio codec settings are applied to both encoders.

Scaler
High Quality multi-tap 10 bit Down Scaler and De-Interlacer
Available to both streaming and recording operations

Recording File Format
File Type: Industry Standard MP4 and MOV files with two channels of embedded AAC audio
Recording Lengths: Maximum file length of 300 minutes irrespective of storage type used. File splitting feature allows a user to record continuously for long periods by defining file segment sizes. The Monarch LCS 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 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 using Monarch LCS Command Center.
Physical Interface: On Device push buttons for independent streaming and recording with Start/Stop control

Storage Types for File Recording
2 x USB 2.0: 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.
1 x SD card Slot: Supports SD and SDHC cards. Only NTFS formatted SDXC cards are supported. (Class 10 highly recommended).
Network Mapped Drive: 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).

Physical
Dimensions: Length (shell) - 5.6" (14.2cm), Length (shell +BNCs) - 6"(15.3cm), Width - 8.5" (21.6 cm), Height (shell) - 1.4"(3.6cm), Height (Shell + pads) - 1.5" (3.81cm)
Weight:1.3 lbs, 0.6 kg
Operating conditions: 32 to 104 deg. F (0 to 40 deg. C), 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Power
Input: 9-24 volts
Connector: Din4
Total Power Consumption: 20-30 watts (42 max)
Power Supply
Line Voltage: 100-240 VAC
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Input: External AC/DC adapter - IEC320-C14
DIN4 Locking Power Connector
Transport and Storage: Max Operating Altitude: 3000 meters
Max Transport altitude: 12,000 meters
Storage Humidity 5 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Regulatory
EMI: FCC Class A, CE Mark Class A, ACMA C-Tick Mark, VCCI
Power-supply Safety: UL/CUL(UL60950-1), TUV-GS(EN60950-1), T-LICENSE(BS EN60950-1), CCC(GB4943.1-2011), PSE(J60950), SAA(AS/NZS60950-1), KC-MARK(K60950), S-MARK(IEC60950-1)
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
Warranty: 2 years with free telephone support

Kit Contents
In the box: Matrox Monarch LCS device
Matrox Monarch LCS external power supply
IEC320-C14 power cords (US, GB and EU)