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Matrox Monarch LCS hardware
cable. For information on how to connect to a network, see Chapter 3, “Network
Connection and Setup .
RS-232
The RS-232 port is currently for internal use only.
Video/audio inputs and outputs
Matrox Monarch LCS supports both SD (SDI only) and HD video signals, and
auto-detects input source information; however, it does not support upscaling the
input source for streaming or recording.
¦ Note If you apply the channel settings before the input is connected, and the
actual input resolution or frame rate is smaller than the resolution or frame rate
you specified in the channel settings, the Monarch will stream/record at the input
resolution/frame rate since upscaling is not supported. However, the
Status page
will display the previously selected encoding resolution/frame rate, and not the
actual input resolution/frame rate.
HDMI out
Provides a preview of the selected SDI or HDMI input. For audio, you have the
following options:
• Use the first pair of embedded HDMI audio channels.
• Use the first pair of embedded SDI audio channels.
• Use the analog pair.
For more information, see “Configuring video and audio settings” on
page 29 .
To display your input source, your monitor must support the input resolution. If
your monitor does not, an error message will appear. For supported resolutions,
see
“HDMI in A and B and “SDI in .
¦ Note While SD resolutions are not supported at the HDMI output, if the SDI
input is SD, the HDMI output will display a “windowboxed” version of the
picture in HD.
HDMI in A and B
Provides an input for HD HDMI video (YUV or RGB) from a digital HDMI
device for streaming and recording. For information on supported HDMI input
formats, see
“Supported input formats” on page 2 .
¡ Important Please note following:
• Before starting a session, it is recommended to unplug an input cable
connected to an unused input. An invalid signal can affect production (the
session).