Z3 Technology FSDI2-DCK-1X User manual

Users Guide
Model Name: FSDI2-DCK-1X
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................8
2.0 FEATURES ................................................................................................................9
2.1 Supported Resolutions ..............................................................................................10
3.0 PACKAGE OPTIONS .................................................................................................... 10
4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS ............................................................................................... 11
5.0 GETTING STARTED WITH THE FSDI2-DCK-1X ...................................................................... 12
5.1 Access the User Interface Using ZFinder .........................................................................13
6.0 STREAMING CONTROL ................................................................................................ 16
6.1 Stream UDP...........................................................................................................16
6.2 Stream RTP ...........................................................................................................19
6.3 Stream RTSP ..........................................................................................................21
6.4 Stream RTMP .........................................................................................................23
6.5 Tuning for Latency...................................................................................................31
6.6 Stream Multiple Resolutions........................................................................................33
6.7 Encoding KLV Stream ................................................................................................34
6.8 Setting NTP ...........................................................................................................37
6.9 Record to USB and Micro-SD........................................................................................38
6.10 Dual Stream and Record...........................................................................................40
6.11 Microphone Input...................................................................................................41
6.12 Composite Pass-Through ..........................................................................................42
7.0 CAMERA CONTROL .................................................................................................... 44
7.1 Zoom...................................................................................................................44
7.2 Preview Image........................................................................................................45
7.3 Color Controls ........................................................................................................45
7.4 Sony VISCA Camera Control ........................................................................................46
7.5 ONVIF Profile S & T.................................................................................................49
8.0 PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE FSDI2-DCK-1X .................................................... 50
8.1 Save Current Settings ...............................................................................................50
8.2 Advanced Settings Mode ............................................................................................51
8.3 Channel 2 PIP on Channel 1 ........................................................................................53
8.4 Encoder ROI ......................................................................................................55
8.5 Overlay Timestamp..............................................................................................56
8.6 Upgrade Firmware...................................................................................................57
8.7 Setting a Password...................................................................................................58
8.8 Factory Reset ....................................................................................................59

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8.9 Using Wi-Fi............................................................................................................59
9.0 DECODE OPTIONS ..................................................................................................... 62
9.1 PC Configuration for HD HEVC/H.265 Decode ...................................................................62
9.2 ZEUS SME-01 Decode...............................................................................................65
9.3 ZEUS® DMD-4K .......................................................................................................65
10.0 SUMMARY OF OPTIONS .............................................................................................. 66
10.1 The System Setup Tab .............................................................................................66
10.2 The User Presets Tab...............................................................................................68
10.3 The Status Tab ......................................................................................................69
10.4 The Camera Tab ....................................................................................................70
10.5 The Term Tab........................................................................................................73
10.6 The CH1 Tab (Channel 1) ..........................................................................................76
10.7 The CH2 & CH3 Tabs (Channels 2 & 3)..........................................................................83
10.8 Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs ....................................................................85
10.9 ZFinder...............................................................................................................85
APPENDIX A: Finding the IP Address of Your Computer.............................................................. 86
APPENDIX B: Configuring the Wowza Server for RTMP .............................................................. 87
APPENDIX C: Example Camera Controller Application .............................................................. 89
APPENDIX D: Support and Troubleshooting............................................................................ 93
Appendix D: Support .....................................................................................................93
Appendix D: Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................93
Appendix D: Warranty ...................................................................................................95

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 FSDI2-DCK-1X Board Stack Dimensions.......................................................................... 8
Figure 2 FSDI2-DCK-1X Package Options.................................................................................10
Figure 3 FSDI2-DCK-1x Interfaces ........................................................................................11
Figure 4 FSDI2-DCK-1X Physical Block Diagram (Cameras Not Included) ...........................................12
Figure 5 Interface Front End PCB .........................................................................................12
Figure 6 MCX to BNC Connections completed ...........................................................................13
Figure 7 ZFinder with the FSDI2-DCK-1X Selected .....................................................................14
Figure 8 FSDI2-DCK-1x User Interface – System Setup Tab............................................................15
Figure 9 CH1 Tab Configuration – UDP ...................................................................................17
Figure 10 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for UDP .................................................................18
Figure 11 Example of Video Streaming to VLC (UDP)..................................................................18
Figure 12 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTP ..................................................................................19
Figure 13 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTP) .......................................................20
Figure 14 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTSP.................................................................................21
Figure 15 Finding your Camera’s IP Address ............................................................................22
Figure 16 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for RTP .................................................................22
Figure 17 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTSP) .............................................................23
Figure 18 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTMP Streaming to Wowza Streaming Engine™ ...............................24
Figure 19 Navigating to the Wowza Test Player ........................................................................25
Figure 20 Viewing Streamed Content on Wowza Test Player .........................................................26
Figure 21 YouTube Live Dashboard – Encoder Setup ...................................................................27
Figure 22 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTMP Streaming to YouTube Live ...............................................28
Figure 23 Facebook “Create Post” dialog box...........................................................................29
Figure 24 Facebook Live Streaming Dialog ..............................................................................29
Figure 25 Facebook Live Stream Encoder Settings .....................................................................30
Figure 26 Enable TS Lowlat Mode ........................................................................................31
Figure 27 VLC Media Player Tools Menu ..................................................................................32
Figure 28 VLC Media Player Advanced Preferences.....................................................................33
Figure 29 Recommended Settings ........................................................................................33
Figure 30 Create Additional Output Channels ..........................................................................34
Figure 31 Enabling KLV......................................................................................................35
Figure 32 Settings for Multiplex Modes...................................................................................36
Figure 33 Reboot Screen Example ........................................................................................36
Figure 34 Setting NTP.......................................................................................................37
Figure 35 USB Connection .................................................................................................38

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Figure 36 CH1 Tab Configuration – TSFILE ...............................................................................39
Figure 37 Microphone Connection........................................................................................41
Figure 38 CH1 Tab Configuration – Microphone Audio Settings.......................................................42
Figure 39 Composite Connection .........................................................................................42
Figure 40 Set Composite Pass-Through Resolution.....................................................................43
Figure 41 Camera Zoom Slider............................................................................................44
Figure 42 Camera Tab Preview Image ...................................................................................45
Figure 43 Color Controls...................................................................................................46
Figure 44 Com2TCP Configuration .......................................................................................47
Figure 45 Camera Controller Software Configuration .................................................................48
Figure 46 The User Presets Tab ...........................................................................................50
Figure 47 Entering a User Preset Name .................................................................................50
Figure 48 Saving a User Preset............................................................................................50
Figure 49 Accessing Advanced Settings ..................................................................................52
Figure 50 Default UDP Settings (Left) and Advanced UDP Settings (Right).........................................52
Figure 51 Channel 2 PIP on Channel 1....................................................................................53
Figure 52 Saving Updated Network Settings ............................................................................54
Figure 53 Channel 1 Tab with ROI.........................................................................................55
Figure 54 CH1 Tab Overlay Timestamp ...................................................................................56
Figure 55 Updating Device Firmware ....................................................................................57
Figure 56 Software Updater Screen......................................................................................57
Figure 57 Creating or Changing the Password ..........................................................................58
Figure 58 Password Entry Screen.........................................................................................58
Figure 59 Pinhole Reset.....................................................................................................59
Figure 60 Display of Network Options ....................................................................................60
Figure 61 Example of encoder showing up on ZFinder application ..................................................60
Figure 62 ZFinder page showing “Available Networks” dropdown ...................................................61
Figure 63 LAV Filters Configuration ......................................................................................63
Figure 64 Disable Hardware Decoding in VLC ..........................................................................64
Figure 65 ZEUS SME-01 H.264 Decoder ..................................................................................65
Figure 66 ZEUS DMD-4K Decoder ..........................................................................................65
Figure 67 Term Tab Configuration.........................................................................................73
Figure 68 Using the Command Prompt to Determine Your PC’s IP Address..........................................86
Figure 69 Locating Your Computer’s IP Address .........................................................................86
Figure 70 Wowza Performance Settings..................................................................................87
Figure 71 Wowza Security Settings .......................................................................................88

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Figure 72 Running the Example Application .............................................................................89

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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The FSDI2-DCK-1X is a H.265/H.264 video encoder designed to be a video encoder for SDI cameras, visible
cameras, and thermal/IR cameras. It is capable of accepting HD video from the camera at 60 frames per
second and producing IP streams that can be sent on a standard Ethernet cable. The FSDI2-DCK-1X has two
MCX connectors available for simultaneous 3G-SDI encoding. NTSC and PAL composite input is also available
on these connectors. Either connector supports composite but only one at a time.
Figure 1 FSDI2-DCK-1X Board Stack Dimensions
58 mm
58 mm

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2.0 FEATURES
•FSDI2-DCK-1x Features:
oHEVC/H.265 encode and stream up to 1080p at 60 fps
oH.264 encode and stream up to 1080p at 60 fps
oEncode modes of operation: HEVC/H.265, H.264 and MJPEG
oLow bandwidth, low latency video encoding
oSimultaneously output two different resolutions from a single video source
oRemote camera control via HTTP-based interface or pass VISCA camera control commands
over IP
oInputs: powered line audio
oOutputs: composite
oAdditional Interfaces include Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, Micro SD Card and RS-232 Serial
oRS485, alarm input and output interfaces available internally
oSupports streaming in MPEG-2 TS (UDP), RTP, RTSP, RTMP* and TSRTP
oSupports unicast and multicast streaming
oCompatible with CDN’s including Wowza Streaming Engine™ *, YouTube Live* and Facebook
Live*
oRecord a compressed .ts/.mp4 file to a USB/SD storage device
oONVIFprofile S & T compliant
oCompatible with the ZEUSZ3-SME-01 H.264 decoder* and DMD-4K decoder (also available
from Z3 Technology)
oHTTP-based configuration software for user-friendly configuration, control and update
oRS-232 serial port for technical configuration and control
oSupports Power over Ethernet (PoE) when present
oOperating Temp: -5 to 70 degrees C at 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing) with
proper thermal solution
oStorage Temp: -10 to 75 degrees C at 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
oMeasurements: 58 x 58 mm
oWeight: 105g (aluminum heat pipe is additional 40g)

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2.1 Supported Resolutions
The FSDI2-DCK-1X supports simultaneous output of up to three streams encoded at different resolutions,
frame rates and bitrates. Supported stream resolutions are:
1080p (2MP), 1280x1024, 720p (1MP), 480p, 576p, 1024x576, 704x576, 640x480, 640x360, 420x380,
352x576, 352x288, 352x240, 320x240, and 320x180
In addition to scaling the resolution, the camera is also capable of scaling down the frame rate to save
bandwidth. Each channel can select from full frame rate, half frame rate, quarter or sixth frame rate.
For example, it is possible to configure a primary stream of 1920x1080 at 60 fps simultaneously with a
secondary stream at 480p at 10 fps.
The maximum performance for two channels is two 1080p60 streams.
3.0 PACKAGE OPTIONS
Figure 2 FSDI2-DCK-1X Package Options
FSDI PCB Assembly
12V 2.5Amp AC Adapter
Serial Cable
Gender Changer
MCX to BNC Connector

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4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS
1: RS-232 Serial Port
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5: Status Light
2
2: USB 2.0 6: Composite Output
3: Microphone Input 7: 12V Power (optional)
4: GigE (PoE)
1
For advanced debugging purposes only. Not needed by typical users.
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LED light will blink green when streaming.
Figure 3 FSDI2-DCK-1x Interfaces

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5.0 GETTING STARTED WITH THE FSDI2-DCK-1X
Figure 4 FSDI2-DCK-1X Physical Block Diagram (Cameras Not Included)
(1) Once received, the FSDI2-DCK-1X assembly will need to be connected to a SDI camera and the secondary
camera with Composite Out. The Interface Front End PCB of the FSDI2-DCK-1X assembly has two 3G-SDI
inputs and one composite input. Either connector supports composite input, but only one at a time. Both
the SDI camera and the composite output secondary camera can also be connected to the FSDI2-DCK-1X
assembly via MCX to BNC cable (ordering number CBL-0037-01, sold separately).
Figure 5 Interface Front End PCB
MCX Connector
SDI Camera
BNC
MCX
MCX Connector
MCX
BNC
SDI Camera

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Figure 6 MCX to BNC Connections completed
NOTE: Other Cameras may require RCA or BNC connectors for composite output. Contact the camera
manufacturer if there is uncertainty and sales to purchase the correct cable. Connect camera to power if
required.
(2) Connect an Ethernet cable from Ethernet on the back of the camera to a switch, router or other
DHCP server on the same network as your Windows PC.
(3) Connect the 12V power supply to +12V on the camera and plug into a power outlet.
If Power over Ethernet (PoE) is available, then no connection to the power supply is required.
It will take 15-30 seconds to boot.
5.1 Access the User Interface Using ZFinder
ZFinder is a PC utility that allows you to find any Z3 Technology product on your network. If you have
not yet downloaded this to your computer, you can find this program at Z3Stream.com/downloads .
(4) Verify your PC is set to DHCP. If it is set to a static IP address, ZFinder may be unable to discover
your camera.
Note: The FSDI2-DCK-1X is set to DHCP by default. If no DHCP server is available on the network, a static IP
address of 192.168.0.120 and a netmask of 255.255.0.0 will be assigned. The IP address can be manually
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entered as the URL in a browser window to access the user interface.
(5) Run the ZFinder PC utility on your PC. You may need to allow it past any firewalls or security
programs on your PC. The ZFinder window appears and completes a scan of the network. ZFinder
then lists all Z3 systems connected to the network. The FSDI2-DCK-1X appears.
(6) Click on the FSDI2-DCK-1X entry in the window to select it. This will cause the Edit Device, Open
Device and Flash LEDs buttons to activate.
Figure 7 ZFinder with the FSDI2-DCK-1X Selected
Note: Selecting Edit Device allows for manual changes to network settings. See Section 10.9, ZFinder, for more
information.
Note: If the device appears in red, there is a network error, and network settings will need to be modified in
order to access the user interface.
(7) Click on Open Device. An internet browser window is opened in your default web browser (for best
results, Firefox or Chrome are recommended) and the user interface appears with the System Setup
tab open.

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(8) By default, the system will have automatically started encoding. Click on the CH1 tab for channel
one configuration settings. If the encoder status message in the bottom right corner of the screen
shows RUNNING, you will need to click the stop or Stop All button in order to change any settings.
Figure 8 FSDI2-DCK-1x User Interface – System Setup Tab

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6.0 STREAMING CONTROL
This section gives step-by-step instructions on setting the FSDI2-DCK-1X to output and stream video using
each of the output format options: UDP, RTP, RTSP and RTMP. In addition to the FSDI2-DCK-1X, a Windows PC
with the VLC media player
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downloaded is required. Please see Section 8.6, Decoder Options, for more
information on compatible decoders and PC configuration and requirements for H.265/HEVC decode at HD
resolutions.
6.1 Stream UDP
6.1.1 UDP Camera Setup
Note: Settings in the user interface cannot be changed if the unit is currently encoding.
(1) If necessary, click on the Stop button in the Channel Controls section of the user interface CH1 tab
or the Stop All button in the lower right corner of the screen of any tab.
(2) Verify the Output Resolution is set to Follow Input to output a HD stream. If a lower resolution
output is desired, select this in the dropdown menu and resizing will occur.
(3) Select the Video Codec you would like to use for your video encoding. In the pictured example
H265(HEVC) is selected.
(4) Under Output Setup, select UDP in the Output Format dropdown menu.
(5) Set Dest Address to:
a. the IP address of your PC that will be running the VLC media player. To determine the correct
IP address of your PC, see APPENDIX A: Finding the IP Address of Your Computer. In the
example pictured, 192.168.0.6 is used.
b. or a multicast address. An example multicast address would be 225.1.2.3. If you are on a
shared network, check with your Network Administrator.
(6) Make note of the value listed for Dest Port. This will be 8600 by default when your system is first
received.
Note: By default a limited selection of video encoding settings are available in the user interface. See Section
8.2, “Advanced Settings Mode”, for more information on accessing additional settings.
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(7) Click on the Start button. After a moment, the encoder status will change to RUNNING and the fields
above will appear in dark grey. The status LED on the unit will blink green when streaming.
6.1.2 Run VLC to View UDP Stream
Note: Verify your PC is set up to handle decode of H.265 content at HD resolutions. See Section 9.1, “PC
Configuration for HD HEVC/H.265 Decode”, for more information.
(8) Open the VLC media player on your PC.
(9) Select the Media menu.
(10) Select Open Network Stream.
(11) Under the Network tab, enter “udp://@Dest_Address:Dest_Port” for the network URL.
c. Dest_Address will be values of the IP address or multicast address entered in the Dest
Address field in the user interface CH1 tab. The IP address used in this example is
192.168.0.6.
Figure 9 CH1 Tab Configuration – UDP
(4) Change
to “UDP”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(7) Click “Start”
(2) Verify is
“Follow input”
(3) Verify is
“H265(HEVC)”
(5) Set to PC
IP Address or
Multicast Address
(6) Note value

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d. Dest_Port will match the value found in the Dest Port field in the Encoder tab. The default
value is 8600.
e. In this example, the full network URL would be “udp://@192.168.0.6:8600”.
(12) Press Enter or click Play.You will see your camera’s video streaming to VLC.
Figure 11 Example of Video Streaming to VLC (UDP)
Figure 10 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for UDP

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6.2 Stream RTP
6.2.1 RTP Camera Setup
Note: Settings in the user interface cannot be changed if the unit is currently encoding.
(1) Return to the user interface, and if necessary, click on the Stop button in the Channel Controls
section of the user interface CH1 tab or the Stop All button in the lower right corner of the screen of
any tab.
(2) Verify Output Resolution is set to Follow Input to output a HD stream. If a lower resolution output is
desired, select this in the dropdown menu and resizing will occur.
(3) Select the codec you would like to use for your video encoding. In the pictured example,
H265(HEVC) is selected.
(4) Under Output Setup, select RTP in the Output Format dropdown menu.
Note: By default a limited selection of video encoding settings are available in the user interface. See Section
8.2, “Advanced Settings Mode”, for more information on accessing additional settings.
(5) Click on the Start button. After a moment, the encoder status will change to RUNNING and the fields
above will appear in dark grey. The status LED on the unit will blink green when streaming.
Figure 12 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTP
(4) Change
to “RTP”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(5) Click “Start”
(2) Verify is
“Follow Input”
(3) Note value

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6.2.2 Run VLC to View RTP Stream
An SDP file is needed to view an RTP stream from the FSDI2-DCK-1X in the VLC media player. If you have
not yet downloaded these files to your computer, you can find them at Z3Cam-4k.Z3technology.com.
Note: Verify your PC is set up to handle decode of H.265 content at HD resolutions. See Section 9.1, “PC
Configuration for HD HEVC/H.265 Decode”, for more information.
(6) Open the VLC media player on your PC.
(7) Select the Media menu.
(8) Select Open File.
(9) Find and select the SDP file corresponding to the video codec you selected previously.
a. H265(HEVC) video: use the SDP file entitled “z3-h265-he4k-dck.sdp”
b. H264(AVC) video: use the SDP file entitled “z3-h264-he4k-dck.sdp”
(10) Press Enter or click Open. You will see your camera’s video streaming to VLC.
Figure 13 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTP)