Z3 Technology Z3-DM8107-RPS User manual

User’s Guide
Multi-channel H.264 HD Multimedia System
High Definition Video Processor Module
DM8107 Multichannel Rapid Prototyping System
Model Name: Z3-DM8107-RPS
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Manual Version 2.01.08b
Software Version 2.01.08
October 6, 2014
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save the
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Revision History
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
1.00.00
05/13/13
Original Document taken from Z3-DM8107-RPS (software update for
DM8107-RDK Encoder v1.04.09)
PS
1.00.01
05/28/13
Removal of decoder section, Formatting
MC
1.00.02
06/04/13
Minor updates
PS
2.00.00
08/20/13
Updated for latest release
RC
2.00.01
08/21/13
Added note on multiple resolutions
RC
2.00.02
08/30/13
Added interface notes
RC
2.00.02a
10/23/13
Made JTAG correction on p.7/8, note on Ubuntu versions on p.11,
section on possible input combinations on p.22, note on known
limitations on p.36, and some formatting tweaks throughout the
document.
RC
2.01.04
03/07/14
Updated screenshots, added sections on RTP encode, valid input
combinations, changing bitrate dynamically, adjusting TS rate, tuning
for latency, DHCP, ZFinder, .ts file write and playback, and details on
running MCSDEC.
RC
2.01.08
04/03/14
Updated screenshots, added description of composite passthrough on
p.25.
RC
2.01.08a
09/29/14
Formatting and grammatical revision
KA
2.01.08b
10/06/14
Updated note on source code in Section 4.2.3.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................7
2.0 FEATURES.............................................................................................................9
2.1 Supported Input Resolutions - Encoder ......................................................................9
2.2 Supported Output Resolutions –Decoder....................................................................9
3.0 UNTARRING AND BUILDING THE SAMPLE CODE ................................................................ 10
3.1 Preparing the Linux Environment.......................................................................... 10
3.2 Making the Directories and Running the Make Script ....................................................... 10
4.0 CODE OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 12
4.1 The z3apps/rdk directory................................................................................... 12
4.1.1 rdk_demo ................................................................................................... 12
4.1.2 z3_mcfw_api ............................................................................................... 13
4.1.3 z3 ............................................................................................................ 13
4.2 Z3 Application Overview ................................................................................... 13
4.2.1 Application Names and Locations ....................................................................... 13
4.2.2 Application Options and Arguments ..................................................................... 13
4.2.3 Application Source Code.................................................................................. 14
4.3 RDK documentation.......................................................................................... 15
5.0 RUNNING THE ENCODER .......................................................................................... 17
5.1 Set up the HD Source........................................................................................ 17
5.2 Connect the Board........................................................................................... 17
5.3 Set up the Terminal Window ............................................................................... 18
5.4 Power on the board.......................................................................................... 18
5.5 Ensure your PC has a proper IP address .................................................................. 20
5.6 Run the Web Interface to Configure CH1 ................................................................. 20
5.7 Run VLC to View Stream .................................................................................... 22
5.8 Streaming RTP................................................................................................ 23
5.9 Encoding from other inputs ................................................................................ 24
5.10 Changing the bitrate dynamically.......................................................................... 26
5.11 Adjusting the UDP TS Rate .................................................................................. 27
5.12 Tuning for Latency ........................................................................................... 30
5.13 Running DHCP................................................................................................. 30
6.0 RUNNING THE DECODER .......................................................................................... 34
6.1 Connect the Decoder board ................................................................................ 34
6.2 Set up the Decoder board to work with the Encoder board ........................................... 35
6.3 Configure the Encoder ...................................................................................... 35
6.4 Configure the Decoder ...................................................................................... 36

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7.0 WRITING TO A TS FILE AND PLAYING BACK A TS FILE.......................................................... 39
7.1 Write to a TS File ............................................................................................ 39
7.2 Play Back a TS File........................................................................................... 42
8.0 EXERCISING OTHER FEATURES ................................................................................... 45
9.0 RUNNING THE CODE YOU BUILT ON THE BOARD............................................................... 46
9.1 Method 1: Updating the Image File....................................................................... 46
9.2 Method 2: Running Your Code through TFTP/NFS ...................................................... 48
9.3 Other available u-boot commands ........................................................................ 52
10.0 SUMMARY OF OPTIONS ........................................................................................ 53
10.1 The System Setup Tab ....................................................................................... 53
10.2 The User Presets Tab......................................................................................... 54
10.3 The Status Tab ................................................................................................ 54
10.4 The CH1 Tab -- Encode ...................................................................................... 55
10.5 The CH1 Tab -- Decode ...................................................................................... 59
10.6 The CH2 Tab................................................................................................... 59
10.7 Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs .............................................................. 60
APPENDIX A: Example of Successful Boot Log ........................................................................ 61
APPENDIX B: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 72

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Z3-DM8107-MOD and Z3-DM8107-APP Carrier Board ........................................................7
Figure 2 Z3-DM8168-APP-02 Inputs and Outputs .......................................................................8
Figure 3 Sample Content of Images Directory after Successful Build ............................................. 11
Figure 4 Z3-DM8107-RPS Encode Example Connections ............................................................. 17
Figure 5 Z3-DM8107- RPS Encode Example Connections (Detail) .................................................. 17
Figure 6 Z3-DM8107- RPS Serial Menu ................................................................................. 19
Figure 7 Web Interface Initial Screen.................................................................................. 20
Figure 8 Web Interface Channel 1 Configuration Tab................................................................ 21
Figure 9 VLC Network Screen Setting to Receive Z3 TS Stream ................................................... 22
Figure 10 Example of Z3 Video Streaming on VLC (UDP) ........................................................... 22
Figure 11 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTP) ............................................................ 23
Figure 12 Component and Composite Inputs ......................................................................... 24
Figure 13 Mapping of A/V Cable to Component Jacks............................................................... 24
Figure 14 Mapping of A/V Cable to Composite 1/2 .................................................................. 25
Figure 15 Allowed Input Combinations on the Z3-DM8107-RPS .................................................... 25
Figure 16 Viewing Bitrate in VLC ....................................................................................... 26
Figure 17 Changing the Bitrate Dynamically.......................................................................... 26
Figure 18 Drop in Bitrate after Dynamic Bitrate Change ........................................................... 27
Figure 19 Testing TS Rate................................................................................................ 28
Figure 20 Status Tab...................................................................................................... 29
Figure 21 TS Rate and Lower Bitrate Reflected in VLC ............................................................. 29
Figure 22 Tuning for Various Use Cases................................................................................ 30
Figure 23 The User Presets Tab ......................................................................................... 30
Figure 24 Entering a User Preset Name ............................................................................... 31
Figure 25 Selecting “z3_test” within the System Setup Tab ....................................................... 31
Figure 26 Setting DHCP within z3_test ................................................................................ 31
Figure 27 Saving a User Preset.......................................................................................... 32
Figure 28 Address Change after DHCP Set ............................................................................ 32
Figure 29 ZFinder with DM8107-RPS IP Address ...................................................................... 33
Figure 30 Web GUI Using DHCP Address ............................................................................... 33
Figure 31 Z3-DM8107-RPS Decode Connections ...................................................................... 34
Figure 32 Encoder Settings for Sample Decode ...................................................................... 35
Figure 33 Changing to Decoder Mode.................................................................................. 36
Figure 34 System Setup in Decoder Mode............................................................................. 36
Figure 35 Decoder Configuration Settings (Initial)................................................................... 37

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Figure 36 Decoder Configuration Settings for Decode Example ................................................... 37
Figure 37 Serial UI (Top part) ........................................................................................... 39
Figure 38 Configure Encode Channel 1 Menu from the Serial UI................................................... 40
Figure 39 Serial UI Settings for Write to TS File...................................................................... 41
Figure 40 Decoder Serial UI (Top Part) ................................................................................ 42
Figure 41 Configure Decode Channel 1 Menu from the Serial UI .................................................. 43
Figure 42 Serial UI Settings for Playback of TS File ................................................................. 44
Figure 43 Updating the Device Firmware from the Web Interface ................................................ 46
Figure 44 Browsing for the Image File in the Updater .............................................................. 47
Figure 45 Editing u-boot-env-dm810x-rdk.txt........................................................................ 50
Figure 46 Minicom Terminal Settings .................................................................................. 50
Figure 47 Minicom Paste File Selection................................................................................ 51
Figure 48 Example of Successful u-boot Configuration ............................................................. 51

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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Z3-DM8107-RPS is a development system that allows multiple channel encode and decode of HD video.
It consists of a hardware package and software bundle designed to enable rapid development of
multimedia applications. The hardware consists of one Z3-DM8107-MOD System on Module card, one Z3-
DM8107-APP carrier board, and one Z3-DM8168-APP-02 advanced I/O board. The software bundle
consists of all the necessary components for developing advanced multimedia, graphics, and DSP
applications.
The Z3-DM8107-MOD is a compact OEM module which supports up to1080p60 H.264 encode/decode
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streaming or storage mode. It is especially suited for power-sensitive applications requiring a single video
stream. These applications include broadcast video encoding and decoding, video surveillance and
security, industrial digital video recorders (DVRs), and medical video. The Z3-DM8107-MOD features a
unique expansion interface comprised of five high density connectors providing access to most of the
interface signals available from the DM8107 processor. Figure 1 below shows the Z3-DM8107-MOD System
on Module with the Z3-DM8107-APP carrier board:
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Performance may be limited by IVA clock settings
Figure 1 Z3-DM8107-MOD and Z3-DM8107-APP Carrier Board
88 mm
108 mm
HDMI Out
GigE
SATA
USB (x2)
12V
Power
A/V Out
YPbPr Out
Serial
Power switch
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An application board, the Z3-DM8168-APP-02, is available from Z3 Technology and is included with the Z3-
DM8107-RPS system.This application board uses the I/O expansion capability of the Z3-DM8107-MOD to
implement additional functions not present in the base module. The Z3-DM8168-APP-02 application board
has 2 HDMI inputs, 2 YPbPr component inputs, 2 analog stereo audio inputs, an SD card jack, and 2 bi-color
LEDs for status. Figure 2 below shows the Z3-DM8168-APP-02 application board:
A Linux-based media SDK license, additional design services and support are available from Z3 Technology.
Please contact Z3 at http://www.z3technology.com or e-mail at [e-mail].
88mm
Audio
1 and 2 In
HDMI
1 and 2 In
In
Component
1 and 2 in
SD Card
LEDs
186mm
Figure 2 Z3-DM8168-APP-02 Inputs and Outputs

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2.0 FEATURES
H.264 video encode and decode up to 1080p60
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Dual channel encode of up to 1 1080i30 + 1 720p60 possible.
HDMI, Component, and Composite Input
HDMI Output
Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 (x2), SATA2, MMC/SD
1 GB DDR3
256 MB NAND Flash
Control through serial port or web GUI
JTAG debug port
High density connectors to all signals
2.1 Supported Input Resolutions - Encoder
HDMI: 1080p60, 1080p50, 1080i30, 1080i29.97, 1080i25, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50,
576p50, 576i25, 480p60, 480i30, and 480i29.97
Component: 1080p60, 1080p50, 1080i30, 1080i29.97, 1080i25, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50,
576p50, 576i25, 480p60, 480i30, and 480i29.97
Composite: 576i25, 480i30, and 480i29.97
2.2 Supported Output Resolutions –Decoder
HDMI: 1080p60, 720p60
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3.0 UNTARRING AND BUILDING THE SAMPLE CODE
3.1 Preparing the Linux Environment
Prior to building the Z3 sample code, certain modules are required. In Ubuntu 10.x or later, the
following command can be used to get the required modules:
sudo apt-get install bison flex mtd-utils liblzo2-dev uuid-dev zlib1g-dev
libpcre3-dev autoconf autoconf-archive automake automake1.9 automake1.9-doc
libtool libtool-doc
In Fedora, the command would be:
sudo yum install bison flex mtd-utils mtd-utils-ubi lzo-devel libuuid-devel
pcre-devel automake automake17 automake14 autoconf libtool
If you are running a 64-bit OS, it may be necessary to install some 32-bit libraries for the cross-
compiling toolchain. You can determine whether your OS is 64-bit by using the “uname –p”
command. A 64-bit OS will return “x86_64,” while a 32-bit OS will return “i386”, “i586”, or “i686”.
For 64-bit Ubuntu, you can get the necessary libraries by typing:
# sudo apt-get install ia32-libs
For 64-bit Fedora, you can type:
# sudo yum install glibc.i686
3.2 Making the Directories and Running the Make Script
The software provided will allow you to re-create the pre-installed software of the Z3-DM8107-RPS
starting from the included source code.
On a PC running Linux, create a directory where the released materials are going to be located:
# mkdir /home/z3/z3-dm810x
Copy the released tar archive to that directory:
# cp SW-4R1-00194-01_DM8107-RPS-20140401.tar.bz2 /home/z3/z3-dm810x
Untar the archive:
# tar -xvjf SW-4R1-00194-01_DM8107-RPS-20140401.tar.bz2
*Note: Untarring could take 5 to 10 minutes.
Then go into the directory just created and run the build script:
# cd z3-centaurus-dm810x_RDK-20140401
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*Note: Building can take around 30-40 minutes. You will also need to type in the sudo password a
few times towards the end of the build.
The outcome of the build process should be newly created image files in the images directory. You
can confirm this by doing the following:
# cd images
# ls -alt
The result should be something like the following. Note that actual filenames, dates, and times
will differ.
Figure 3 Sample Content of Images Directory after Successful Build

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4.0 CODE OVERVIEW
Once you have untarred the code, you will see the following top-level directories:
build-tools Config files and scripts for building the codebase
dvr-rdk A modified version of the TI RDK code
factory Factory testing scripts (the user can disregard these)
filesys The base filesystem for release
kernels Kernel code for release
sysapps Various supporting applications
toolchain The ARM toolchain for building the codebase
u-boot u-boot code for release
z3apps Z3 sample application code and scripts
The Z3 sample application code that comes with the Z3-DM8107-RPS is run from the run.sh script in dvr-
rdk/dvr_rdk/bin/ti810x. This code calls the z3_dvr_rdk_demo_mcfw_api.out binary, which initializes
and runs the encoder. This binary is built from the dvr-rdk directory. The code for the binary resides in
z3apps/rdk/rdk_demo. The z3apps/rdk directory is described in more detail in the next section.
4.1 The z3apps/rdk directory
There are 3 main subdirectories: rdk_demo, z3_mcfw_api, and z3.
4.1.1 rdk_demo
This directory contains the code for the various modes that Z3’s boards are able to run in. The
encoder setup is done in demo_vcap_vdis.c. The decoder setup is done in demo_vdec_vdis.c.
The passthrough setup is done in demo_vcap_vdis.c.
The file demo_rtptx.c is responsible for setting the output mode of the encoder. Output to file,
RTP, and MPEG2-TS are handled here.
The file demo_mcsenc.c contains the implementation of the command line interface. This can
be run using the following command:
# source /opt/mcsenc/mcsenc.sh

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4.1.2 z3_mcfw_api
This directory contains a modified version of the TI mcfw API (found in dvr-rdk/dvr_rdk/mcfw/
src_linux/mcfw_api) that is tailored to work with Z3’s hardware and use-cases. The link setup
code for Z3’s sample applications can be found in the usecases directory. The use-case code is
called from ti_vsys.c in the same directory.
4.1.3 z3
This directory contains the base code for RTP TX and RX, as well as the base code for audio
capture and output.
4.2 Z3 Application Overview
4.2.1 Application Names and Locations
For encode, there are 2 binaries in the sample code. The first is a menu-based sample
application (this is what comes up in the serial terminal when the board is powered on). The
second is a command line interface that is more flexible and easier to use from a programming
standpoint. The web-based interface uses this command line interface extensively.
The menu-based sample application binary can be found at:
/opt/dvr_rdk/ti816x/bin/z3_dvr_rdk_demo_mcfw_api.out
The command line interface binary can be found at:
/opt/dvr_rdk/ti816x/bin/mcfw_mcsenc
On the decode side, there is a command line interface. The binary for this can be found at:
/opt/dvr_rdk/ti816x/bin/mcfw_mcsdec
4.2.2 Application Options and Arguments
The menu-based sample application uses an .ini file. This .ini file is built in the script run.sh
and stored in /tmp/encode.ini.
Once called with the .ini file, the menu-based sample application presents to the user a menu of
options. Most .ini files are geared towards a specific option. The easiest way to get a valid .ini
file is to run the script with the settings you want and then copy the generated .ini out of /tmp
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The command line interface for the encoder is set up by running:
# source /opt/mcsenc/mcsenc.sh
This will present you with an "=" prompt. You can then enter commands to encode. For example:
= encode instance=1 source=HDMI1 dst=rtp://192.168.0.6:5004 size=1280x720
audio=off
will start an encode from HDMI1 streaming to 192.168.0.6 at port 5004 scaled to 1280x720. You
can find an example of using this in a script at:
$PRJROOT/dvr-rdk/runz3demo.sh
The command line interface for the decoder is set up by running:
# source /opt/mcsdec/mcsdec.sh
This will present you with an "=" prompt. You can then enter commands to decode. For example:
= decode instance=1 source=rtp://192.168.0.6:5004 audio=on aport=hdmi
will start a decode from RTP from port 192.168.0.6 at port 5004 sending audio to HDMI.
4.2.3 Application Source Code
Application source code is available under a separate license agreement. For customers that
have licensed it, the application source code can be found mainly in:
z3apps/rdk/rdk_demo
The top-level file for the menu-driven application is demo.c. The top-level files for the
command line interfaces are demo_mcsenc.c and demo_mcsdec.c.

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4.3 RDK documentation
Documentation on the RDK can be found in dvr-rdk/dvr_rdk/docs. Below is a list of some of the
major documentation available:
Docs
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Install_Guide.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_MainPage.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Release_Notes.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Release_Summary.pdf
├── AppNotes
│├── DM8107_DVR_RDK_DM8107DVR_SchematicChanges_BCH120.pdf
│├── DM8107_DVR_RDK_PowerSavings.pdf
│├── DM8168_DVR_RDK_AVS_User_Guide.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_960H_Notes.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_App_Notes_Summary.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Audio_Notes.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_AVSync_Notes.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Boot_Logo_and_External_Device.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Customer_Display_Resolution.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Debug_Statistics.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Display_Output_Configuration.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Ethernet_Offload_Driver.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_External_Video_Device_Configuration.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Flash_File_FS.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Graphics_Using_FBDev.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_HDMI_Control_Notes.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Memory_Map.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Minimal_Root_File_System.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Network_Stack_Optimization_Techniques_for_Multichannel_NVR.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_PLL_Print_Utility.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Qt_Installation_Guidelines.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_SCD_AlgorithmIntegration.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Software_OSD_Notes.pdf
│└── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Software_OSD_Text_Render_Notes.pdf
├── software_manifest.htm
├── TestReports

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│├── DM810X_DVRRDK_Test_Report_04.00.00.03.xls
│├── DM814X_DVRRDK_Test_Report_04.00.00.03.xls
│├── DM816X_DVRRDK_Test_Report_04.00.00.03.xls
│└── HDMITestReports
├── Trainings
│└── DVR_RDK_McFW_Link_API_Training.pdf
├── Usecases
│├── DM810x_DVR_RDK_UseCaseGuide_4D1_8CIF_16CIF_DVR.pdf
│├── DM810x_DVR_RDK_UseCaseGuide_Decode_Display.pdf
│├── DM814x_DVR_RDK_UseCaseGuide_4D1_8CIF_16CIF_DVR.pdf
│├── DM814x_DVR_RDK_UseCaseGuide_Decode_Display.pdf
│├── DM816x_DVR_RDK_UseCaseGuide_16D1_DVR.pdf
│├── DM816x_DVR_RDK_UseCaseGuide_32D1_Decode_Display.pdf
│├── DM816x_DVR_RDK_UseCaseGuide_SD_HD_Encode_Card.pdf
│└── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Interlace_UseCaseGuide.pdf
└── UserGuides
├── DM8168_DVR_RDK_GUI_Guide.pdf
├── DM816x_FAPLL.xls
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Demo_Guide.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_FAQs.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_IPC_Bits_Out_Host.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Migration_Guide.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Overview.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_PSP_Arago.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_SCD_DMVAL_FAQs.pdf
├── DMVAL_API_and_UsersGuide.pdf
├── DVR_RDK_ApiGuide.CHM
└── SCD_TI_API_UsersGuide_v00.50.pdf

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5.0 RUNNING THE ENCODER
This section gives step-by-step instructions on taking the Z3-DM8107-RPS and using it to stream 1080p or
1080i video to VLC running on your PC.
5.1 Set up the HD Source
(1) Select an HD source with HDMI non-HDCP output (Z3 used the Brite-View BV-5005HD is used).
-Power on the HD Source
-Connect HDMI to a monitor
-Set the HD Source to 1080p or 1080i output
-Select content you would like to stream
5.2 Connect the Board
For these steps, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5.
Figure 4 Z3-DM8107-RPS Encode Example Connections
HDMI In 2
HDMI In 1
Stereo 1
Stereo 2
Component 2
Component 1, or Composite 1 (Yellow) + Composite 2 (Red)
Figure 5 Z3-DM8107- RPS Encode Example Connections (Detail)
Serial
Power
Switch
12V In
Ethernet
See Figure 5
HDMI
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(2) Connect the supplied 2.5mm serial cable and NULL modem adapter to your PC.
(3) Take the HDMI cable connected to the monitor and connect it to HDMI In 1 of the board.
(4) Connect the Ethernet
5.3 Set up the Terminal Window
(5) If you are running from a Windows PC, run TeraTerm. Select “Setup – Serial Port” and set the
following:
Port: Whichever serial port the port is connected to
Baud Rate: 115200
Data: 8-bit
Parity: None
Stop: 1-bit
Flow Control: None
(6) If you are running from Linux, type:
# sudo minicom –s
And then configure by doing the following:
-Select “Serial Port Setup”
-Ensure the right Serial Device is specified (typically “/dev/ttyUSB0”)
-Set option E (“Bps/Par/Bits”) to 115200 8N1
-Press <return>
-Select “Exit”
5.4 Power on the board
(7) Connect the 12V power supply and turn on the switch. If all is configured properly, you should see
the board booting up within the terminal window. After about a minute, you will see the RPS
Main Menu:

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Figure 6 Z3-DM8107- RPS Serial Menu

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5.5 Ensure your PC has a proper IP address
(8) To be able to communicate with the board, the PC that you are communicating from needs to
have the same first 2 parts of the IP address. For example, if the board has an IP address of
192.168.81.07, your PC would need to have an address of 192.168.x.y, where x.y is anything but
81.07 (and not conflicting with what is on your current network). Ensure that this is the case. If
necessary, use the “P” and “N” options to modify the address/network of the board to conform to
your network. Note that the first 2 parts being the same are based on a value of netmask of
255.255.0.0. If netmask were 255.255.255.0, for example, then the first 3 parts of the IP address
would have to be the same.
After you are done, make note of the address you set it to. This will be important in the
streaming step.
5.6 Run the Web Interface to Configure CH1
(9) In your PC, run a web browser (Z3 recommends FireFox or Chrome). In this browser, type the IP
address of the board noted in step (7) (for example, if the default value is used, it would be
http://192.168.81.07). After about 3 seconds, the control menu should come up:
(10) Click on the “CH1” tab
Figure 7 Web Interface Initial Screen