Monarch LCS Technical Specifications

MHLCS/I

Standalone appliance

Rack-mountable: 1U, 1/2 rack (horizontal)

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.

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

HDMI
SDI

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.

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

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.

1x SDI

1x HDMI

Maximum resolution: 1920x1080

4:2:0 (8-bit)

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.

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

Yes, Side-by-Side (SbS), Picture-by-Picture (PbP)

AAC-LC

32 kHz

44.1 kHz

48 kHz

Range from 32 kbps to 256 kbps
Note that audio codec settings are applied to both encoders.

H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10 (AVC)

Baseline (BP)

Main (MP)

High (HiP)

Single Encoder - Streaming mode: 16 Mbps
Dual Encoder - Maximum of 8 Mbps for streaming channels
Dual Encoder - Maximum of 10 Mbps for recording channels

Average max/min data rate controls

Deblocking Filter

Selectable frame rates

GOP Size

Variable bitrate support 

Up to 4.2

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).

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 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.

RJ45 providing 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet with Static or DHCP addressing

IPv4

DHCP (default) and static IP

RTMP, RTSP/RTP
Unicast and Multi Unicast (number of clients may vary from 3 to 10)

HTTPS over TCP

UPnP (discovery)

5.6 (L) x 8.5 (W) x 1.4 (H) inches
14.2 (L) x 21.6 (W) x 3.6 (H) cm

1.3 lbs / 0.6 kg

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)

Matrox Monarch LCS appliance

Matrox Monarch LCS external power supply

IEC320-C14 power cords (US, UK and EU)

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.

Monarch LCS Command Center
Monarch LCS Radar*
HTTPS API *

*Free download

Temperature: 0 to 45 degrees Celsius

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

Humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing

Temperature: -40 to 70 degrees Celsius

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

Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Input: 9-24 volts
Total Power Consumption: 20-30 watts (42 max)

Mac OSX EL Capitan
Windows 10 (64 bit)

Class A

CE (EU)

FCC (US)

ICES-3 (Canada)

KC (Korea)

RCM (Aus/NZ)

RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU amended by (EU) 2015/863

Two-year limited warranty with free online or telephone support