Z3 Technology Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS User manual

User Instructions
Multi-Channel H.264 HD Multimedia System
DM8107 Multichannel Rapid Prototyping System
Model Name: Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS
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Manual Version 2.35
Software Version 2.35
May 13, 2016
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Revision History
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
2.01.25
06/25/14
Original Document
RC
2.01.25a
10/01/14
Added Section 7 on RTMP. Removed mention of SATA in Section 8.
Added “-s” and removed unnecessary steps in Section 9.2.
RC
2.01.25b
10/09/14
Modified note on Source Code in Section 5.2.3, added HDMI disclaimer
and updated formatting
KA
2.01.51
10/24/14
Added dimensions, Quick Start Guide, reminder screenshot,
“download device logs” description. Corrections in B-frame and max
delay values. Modified description of Video Height and added Audio
Status information in Section 12.3. Added note on MPTS tab in Section
12.4. Modified definition of “Video Resolution,” changed definition of
“Number of B-frames” to reflect change, added “Noise Filter,”
corrected Maximum Delay value, modified Audio Codecs, increased
possible PID range, added note on RTSP support for RTP, added
RTMP/MPTS descriptions in Output Format, modified Aux TS File
Enable, added Aux TS File Location descriptions in Section 12.5.
Removed restriction of SDI only for “Encode 1 to 3 Ch” mode in
Section 12.6. Modified RTP troubleshooting to add RTSP note and
added mention of “download device logs” button in Appendix C.
Updated screenshots and filenames for latest version. Made section
numbering and cross referencing more robust.
RC
2.21
07/15/15
Added description of mini-HDMI output and how decoding. Updated
section on preparing the Linux environment. Added note on rebooting
from GUI, sections on Closed Caption support and Aux TS File.
Streamlined TFTP/NFS procedure. Added description of how frame div
behaves with interlaced input. Added descriptions of DNS, MPTS, 16:9,
Interlace Mode, TSRTP, TS Lowlat, RTMP Authentication, and Frame
Align parameters. Updated screenshots.
KA/RC
2.35
05/13/2016
Updated screenshots. Updated warranty link. Small wording and
formatting changes. Added notes that version numbers may differ
from those pictured. Added note that Wowza test player is
recommended for RTMP streaming.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................7
2.0 QUICK START GUIDE .................................................................................................. 10
2.1 If You Have Received a System from Z3 with the Software Preloaded ..................................... 10
2.2 If You Already Have a System from Z3 and Need to Update the Firmware ................................ 10
2.3 If You are Ready to Start Development ......................................................................... 10
3.0 INCLUDED PARTS LIST ................................................................................................ 11
4.0 FEATURES .............................................................................................................. 12
4.1 Supported Input Resolutions- Encoder.......................................................................... 12
4.2 Supported Output Resolutions- Decoder ....................................................................... 12
5.0 UNTARRING AND BUILDING THE SAMPLE CODE.................................................................... 13
5.1 Preparing the Linux Environment................................................................................ 13
5.2 Making the Directories and Running the Make Script ......................................................... 13
6.0 CODE OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 15
6.1 The z3apps/rdk Directory ........................................................................................ 15
6.2 Z3 Application Overview.......................................................................................... 16
6.3 RDK Documentation ............................................................................................... 17
7.0 RUNNING THE ENCODER ............................................................................................. 20
7.1 Set up the HD Source.............................................................................................. 20
7.2 Connect and Power Up the Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS.............................................................. 20
7.3 Set up the Terminal Window ..................................................................................... 21
7.4 Power on the Board ............................................................................................... 22
7.5 Ensure your PC has a Proper IP Address ........................................................................ 23
7.6 Run the Web Interface to Configure CH1....................................................................... 23
7.7 Run VLC to View Stream .......................................................................................... 25
7.8 Streaming RTP...................................................................................................... 26
7.9 Changing the Bitrate Dynamically ............................................................................... 28
7.10 Adjusting the UDP TS Rate ...................................................................................... 30
7.11 Tuning for Latency ............................................................................................... 32
7.12 Running DHCP ..................................................................................................... 33
7.13 Encoding from HDMI or Composite In.......................................................................... 37
7.14 Encoding Closed Caption Data.................................................................................. 40
7.15 Using the “Aux TS File” Option................................................................................. 42
8.0 STREAMING RTMP IN THREE DIFFERENT RESOLUTIONS .......................................................... 43
8.1 Connect the Encoder .............................................................................................. 43
8.2 Configure the Encoder to “Encode 1 to 3 Ch” Mode.......................................................... 43
8.3 Configure CH1 for RTMP Streaming ............................................................................. 44

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8.4 Configure CH2 for RTMP Streaming ............................................................................. 45
8.5 Configure CH3 for RTMP Streaming ............................................................................. 46
8.6 Set up the Wowza Server ......................................................................................... 47
8.7 Start the Encode ................................................................................................... 47
8.8 View the Content on Wowza ..................................................................................... 47
9.0 RUNNING THE DECODER ............................................................................................. 49
9.1 Create a .ts File using the Encoder ............................................................................. 49
9.2 Connect the Output ............................................................................................... 49
9.3 Set Decoder Mode ................................................................................................. 50
9.4 Configure and run Decoder....................................................................................... 51
10.0 RUNNING THE CODE YOU BUILT ON THE BOARD................................................................. 52
10.1 Method 1: Updating the Image File ........................................................................... 52
10.2 Method 2: Running Your Code through TFTP/NFS ........................................................... 54
10.3 Other Available u-boot Commands............................................................................. 56
11.0 EXERCISING OTHER FEATURES ..................................................................................... 57
11.1 Saving Settings.................................................................................................... 57
11.2 Using the Password Feature .................................................................................... 57
11.3 Running the Command Line Interfaces........................................................................ 58
12.0 SUMMARY OF OPTIONS .............................................................................................. 59
12.1 The System Setup Tab ........................................................................................... 59
12.2 The User Presets Tab............................................................................................. 60
12.3 The Status Tab .................................................................................................... 61
12.4 The MPTS Tab ..................................................................................................... 62
12.5 The CH1/CH2/CH3 Tab (Encode) ............................................................................... 63
12.6 The CH1/CH2/CH3 Tab (Decode)............................................................................... 69
12.7 Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs .................................................................. 70
APPENDIX A: Example of a Successful Boot Log ...................................................................... 71
APPENDIX B: Configuring the Wowza Server for RTMP .............................................................. 82
APPENDIX C: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 84

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Z3-DM8107-MOD..................................................................................................7
Figure 2 Z3-DM8107-APP-21...............................................................................................8
Figure 3 Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS Block Diagram...........................................................................9
Figure 4 Sample Content of Images Directory after Successful Build ............................................. 14
Figure 5 Encode Connections for the Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS......................................................... 20
Figure 6 Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS Serial Menu ............................................................................ 22
Figure 7 Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS User Interface (GUI) System Setup Tab............................................ 23
Figure 8 Channel 1 Configuration Screen –UDP...................................................................... 24
Figure 9 VLC Open Network Screen for UDP.......................................................................... 25
Figure 10 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (UDP)............................................................ 25
Figure 11 Channel 1 Configuration Screen –RTP..................................................................... 26
Figure 12 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for RTP ............................................................... 27
Figure 13 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTP) ............................................................ 27
Figure 14 Viewing Bitrate in VLC ....................................................................................... 28
Figure 15 Changing the Bitrate Dynamically.......................................................................... 28
Figure 16 Drop in Bitrate after Dynamic Bitrate Change ........................................................... 29
Figure 17 Status Tab Output Showing Lower Bitrate ................................................................ 29
Figure 18 Changing TS Rate ............................................................................................. 30
Figure 19 TS Rate and Lower Bitrate Reflected in VLC ............................................................. 31
Figure 20 Tuning for Various Use Cases................................................................................ 32
Figure 21 The User Presets Tab ......................................................................................... 33
Figure 22 Entering a User Preset Name ............................................................................... 33
Figure 23 Selecting “z3_config1” within the System Setup Tab ................................................... 34
Figure 24 Setting DHCP within z3_config1 ............................................................................ 34
Figure 25 Saving a User Preset.......................................................................................... 34
Figure 26 Reboot Prompt ................................................................................................ 35
Figure 27 Address Change after DHCP Set ............................................................................ 35
Figure 28 ZFinder with Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS DHCP Address ........................................................ 36
Figure 29 Selecting Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS w/ DHCP Address in ZFinder ........................................... 36
Figure 30 Web GUI Using DHCP Address ............................................................................... 36
Figure 31 Clicking on / Creating the CH2 Tab ........................................................................ 37
Figure 32 Configuring HDMI Input on CH2............................................................................. 38
Figure 33 VLC Settings for Viewing Multicast Stream ............................................................... 39
Figure 34 Composite Cable.............................................................................................. 39
Figure 35 Connections for Closed Caption Extraction ............................................................... 40
Figure 36 Sample Encoder Settings for Composite Closed Caption Extraction .................................. 40

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Figure 37 Setting VLC to use the Extracted Closed Caption Data ................................................. 41
Figure 38 Using the Aux TS File Enable Option ....................................................................... 42
Figure 39 Changing to “Encode 1 to 3 Ch” Mode..................................................................... 43
Figure 40 Creating CH3 .................................................................................................. 43
Figure 41 RTMP Encode –Channel 1 Settings ......................................................................... 44
Figure 42 RTMP Encode –Channel 2 Settings ......................................................................... 45
Figure 43 RTMP Encode –Channel 3 Settings ......................................................................... 46
Figure 44 Getting to the Wowza Test Player.......................................................................... 47
Figure 45 Viewing Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS Content on Wowza........................................................ 48
Figure 46 Connecting the Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS for Decode ........................................................ 49
Figure 47 Changing to Decoder Mode.................................................................................. 50
Figure 48 System Setup in Decoder Mode............................................................................. 50
Figure 49 Decoder Configuration Settings for Decode Example ................................................... 51
Figure 50 Updating the Device Firmware from the User Interface................................................ 52
Figure 51 Updater Screen ............................................................................................... 53
Figure 52 File Selection Screen......................................................................................... 53
Figure 53 Changing the Password ...................................................................................... 57
Figure 54 Password Entry Screen....................................................................................... 58
Figure 55 Wowza Performance Settings ............................................................................... 82
Figure 56 Wowza Security Settings..................................................................................... 83

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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS is a development system that allows encode of HD video through SDI or HDMI
input, and encode of SD video through composite input. 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 and one Z3-DM8107-APP-21 board. The software bundle consists of
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 provides access to most
of the interface signals available from the DM8107 processor. Figure 1 below shows the Z3-DM8107-MOD
System on Module:
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Performance may be limited by IVA clock settings
Figure 1 Z3-DM8107-MOD
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An application board, the Z3-DM8107-APP-21, is included with the Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS.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-DM8107-APP-21 application board has 1x SDI input, 1x HDMI output,
and a port for composite/analog audio input. Figure 2 below shows an image of a Z3-DM8107-APP-21
application board:
Additional design services and support are available from Z³ Technology. Please contact Z3 at
www.Z3technology.com or e-mail at [e-mail].
SDI In
1GB
Ethernet
USB
5V
Power
On / Off
HDMI
In
Composite
/ Audio In
Serial
120 mm
88 mm
Mini-HDMI
Out
Figure 2 Z3-DM8107-APP-21

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A block diagram of the Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS follows:
Figure 3 Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS Block Diagram

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2.0 QUICK START GUIDE
2.1 If You Have Received a System from Z3 with the Software Preloaded
To start working with the encoder, you can skip to Section 7.0, “ RUNNING THE ENCODER,”
on page 20. This section describes how to quickly generate a UDP or RTP stream to VLC, how to change
bitrate dynamically, how to adjust the UDP TS rate, how to tune for latency, and how to use DHCP.
Section 8.0, on page 43 describes streaming using RTMP and using “Encode 1 to 3” mode. Section 9.0, “
RUNNING THE DECODER” on page 49 describes using the Decoder mode. If you have any questions about
any GUI parameters you can refer to Section 12.0, “ SUMMARY OF OPTIONS,” on page 59.
2.2 If You Already Have a System from Z3 and Need to Update the Firmware
You can update the firmware via the user interface by following the instructions in Section 10.1,
“Method 1: Updating the Image File”on page 52.
2.3 If You are Ready to Start Development
Details on how to untar and build the code can be found in Section 5.0, “UNTARRING AND BUILDING
THE SAMPLE CODE”, on page 13. A brief overview of the code itself can be found in Section 6.0, “
CODE OVERVIEW”, on page 15. Details on how to set up your system to access the code you have built
can be found in Section 10.2, “Method 2: Running Your Code through TFTP/NFS”, on page 54.
*Note: Actual version numbers for your Z3 product may differ from those pictured in this document.

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3.0 INCLUDED PARTS LIST
1 x Z3-DM8107-MOD + 1 x Z3-DM8107-APP-21
1 x Z3-DM8168-DEB-01 (JTAG connector –attaches to DM8107-MOD)
1 x Cable Strip (for connecting the Z3-DM8168-DEBUG-01)
1 x 5V Power Supply
1 x Serial Cable + 1 x Gender Changer
1 x BNC-BNC Cable
1 x HDMI Cable
1 x Composite Adapter Cable
1 x Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS User Instructions

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4.0 FEATURES
H.264 video encode and decode up to 1080p60
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Dual encode of up to 1 1080i30 + 1 720p60 possible.
1x 3G-SDI Input, 1x HDMI Input and 1x Composite Input
Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0
1 GB DDR3
256 MB NAND Flash
Control through serial port or HTTP
High density connectors to all signals
4.1 Supported Input Resolutions- Encoder
HDMI: 1080p60, 1080p50, 1080i30, 1080i29.97, 1080i25, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 576p50,
576i25, 480p60, 480i30, and 480i29.97
SDI: 1080p60, 1080p50, 1080i30, 1080i29.97, 1080i25, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 576p50,
576i25, 480p60, 480i30, and 480i29.97
Composite: 576i25, 480i29.97
4.2 Supported Output Resolutions- Decoder
HDMI: 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080i30, 1080i29.97, 1080i25, 720p60, 720p59.94,
720p50
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5.0 UNTARRING AND BUILDING THE SAMPLE CODE
5.1 Preparing the Linux Environment
Prior to building the Z3 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 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 dpkg –-add-architecture i386
# sudo apt-get update
# sudo apt-get install libc6:i386 libncurses5:i386 libstdc++6:i386 zlib1g:i386
For 64-bit Fedora, you can type:
# sudo yum install glibc.i686
5.2 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-SDI2-RPS
starting from the included 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 (note: the name may slightly vary).
# cp SW-4R1-00606-01_DM8107-SDI2-RPS-20160323.tar.bz2 /home/z3/z3-dm810x
Untar the archive (name of tar file may slightly vary):
# tar -xvjf SW-4R1-00606-01_DM8107-SDI2-RPS-20160323.tar.bz2
*Note: Untarring takes 5 to 10 minutes.

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Go into the directory just created and run the build script (directory name may slightly vary):
# cd z3-centaurus-dm810x_sdi2-rps-20150702
# ./makeall
*Note: Building can take around 30-40 minutes. You will also need to type in the sudo password a few
times.
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 4 Sample Content of Images Directory after Successful Build

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6.0 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 demo application code and scripts
The Z3 application code that comes with the Z3-DM8107-SDI2-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.
6.1 The z3apps/rdk Directory
There are 3 main subdirectories: rdk_demo, z3_mcfw_api, and z3
6.1.1 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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6.1.2 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 applications can be found in the usecases directory. The use-case code
is called from ti_vsys.c in the same directory.
6.1.3 z3
This directory contains the base code for rtp tx and rx, as well as the base code for audio capture
and output.
6.2 Z3 Application Overview
6.2.1 Application Names and Locations
For encode, there are 2 binaries in the sample code. The first is a menu-based 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 the command line interface extensively.
The menu-based application binary can be found at:
/opt/dvr_rdk/ti810x/bin/z3_dvr_rdk_demo_mcfw_api.out
The command line interface binary can be found at:
/opt/dvr_rdk/ti810x/bin/mcfw_mcsenc
6.2.2 Application Options and Arguments
The menu-based 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 application presents to the user a menu of options.
Most .ini files are geared towards a specific use-case. 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 and save it.
The command line interface for the encoder is set up by running:
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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 audio=off
will start an encode from HDMI1 streaming to 192.168.0.6 at port 5004. You can find an example of
using this in a script at:
$PRJROOT/dvr-rdk/runz3demo.sh
6.2.3 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:
$PRJROOT/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.
6.3 RDK Documentation
Documentation on the RDK can be found in $PRJROOT/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
│├── DM8107_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

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│├── 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
│├── 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
├── DM8107_DVR_RDK_GUI_Guide.pdf
├── DM816x_FAPLL.xls

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├── 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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7.0 RUNNING THE ENCODER
This section gives step-by-step instructions on using the Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS to stream 1080p or 1080i
video to VLC media player running on your PC. In addition to the Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS, an HD source with
SDI output and a PC are required. (HDMI Output can also be used. See Section 7.13 for details.)
*Note: Actual version numbers for your Z3 product may differ from those pictured in this document.
7.1 Set up the HD Source
(1) Select a video source with SDI output.
-Alternately, a video source with HDMI output and an HDMI->SDI converter can be used. In this
case, an HDMI source with non-HDCP output must be used (HDMI source used at Z3: the Brite-
View BV-5005HD).
-Power on the video source.
-Connect the source to a monitor.
-Select content you would like to stream.
If you see playback on the monitor, you’ve confirmed the source works. If you are using an HDMI
source, you should move the HDMI cable from the monitor to the HDMI->SDI converter.
7.2 Connect and Power Up the Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS
(2) Connect the SDI source to “SDI1 In” of the Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS.
Figure 5 Encode Connections for the Z3-DM8107-SDI2-RPS
Power
Switch
5V In
Ethernet
SDI
In