Z3 Technology Z3-DM8169-4CH-RPS User manual

User’s Guide
4 Channel Encoding System
High Definition Video Processor Module
DM8169 Multichannel Rapid Prototyping System
Model Name: Z3-DM8169-4CH-RPS
Manual Version 2.01.30a
Software Version 2.01.30a
August 4, 2014
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these
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Revision History
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
2.00.21
03/28/13
Original Version (version # matches software version)
RC
2.00.10a
12/26/13
Added note on 2x1080p60 support, 4K2K support
RC
2.00.21
03/28/14
Updated for version 2.00.21e
RC
2.00.21a
03/29/14
Fixed a typo
RC
2.01.30
08/04/14
Updated screenshots and filenames, added Quick Start Guide in
Section 2, updated Features in Section 3, updated Encoder Guide to
focus on 4 RTP channels in Section 6, updated Section 7, removed
unnecessary TFTP/NFS setup commands in Section 8, added section on
Updating the Password in Section 9, updated Summary of Options in
Section 10, added Sample Boot Log in Appendix A.
RC
2.01.30a
08/05/14
Modified formatting, added photo to Cover Page
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................6
2.0 QUICK START GUIDE .................................................................................................8
2.1 If you have received a system from Z3 with the software preloaded....................................8
2.2 If you already have a system from Z3 and need to update the firmware ...............................8
2.3 If you are ready to start development .......................................................................8
3.0 FEATURES.............................................................................................................9
3.1 Supported Input Resolutions - Encoder.......................................................................9
4.0 UNTARRING AND BUILDING THE SAMPLE CODE ................................................................ 10
4.1 Preparing the Linux Environment ........................................................................... 10
4.2 Making the Directories and Running the Make Script..................................................... 10
5.0 CODE OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 12
5.1 The z3apps/rdk directory .................................................................................... 12
5.1.1 rdk_demo ................................................................................................ 12
5.1.2 z3_mcfw_api ............................................................................................ 13
5.1.3 z3 ......................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Z3 Application Overview...................................................................................... 13
5.2.1 Application Names and Locations....................................................................... 13
5.2.2 Application Options and Arguments .................................................................... 13
5.2.3 Application Source Code ................................................................................. 14
5.3 RDK documentation ........................................................................................... 15
6.0 USING THE Z3-8169-4CH-RPS TO ENCODE 4 RTP STREAMS................................................... 17
6.1 Set up the Video Sources ..................................................................................... 17
6.2 Connect the Z3-DM8169-4CH-RPS ........................................................................... 17
6.3 Set up the Terminal Window ................................................................................. 18
6.4 Power on the board ........................................................................................... 18
6.5 Ensure your PC has a proper IP address .................................................................... 18
6.6 Configure CH1.................................................................................................. 20
6.7 Configure CH2-CH4............................................................................................ 22
6.8 Start Encoding ................................................................................................. 25
6.9 Run VLC to View Stream 1.................................................................................... 27
6.10 Run VLC to View Streams 2-4 ................................................................................ 28
6.11 Changing the bitrate dynamically........................................................................... 29
6.12 Tuning for Latency............................................................................................. 32
6.13 Running DHCP .................................................................................................. 33
7.0 EXERCISING OTHER FEATURES ................................................................................... 36
8.0 RUNNING THE CODE YOU BUILT ON THE BOARD............................................................... 37

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8.1 Method 1: Updating the Image File ........................................................................ 37
8.2 Method 2: Running Your Code through TFTP/NFS ........................................................ 38
8.3 Other available u-boot commands .......................................................................... 41
9.0 USING THE PASSWORD FEATURE ................................................................................. 43
10.0 SUMMARY OF OPTIONS ........................................................................................ 45
10.1 The System Setup Tab......................................................................................... 45
10.2 The User Presets Tab .......................................................................................... 45
10.3 The Status Tab ................................................................................................. 46
10.4 The MTS Tab .................................................................................................... 47
10.5 The CH1 Tab .................................................................................................... 47
10.6 The CH2-CH4 Tab .............................................................................................. 50
10.7 Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs................................................................ 50
Appendix A: BOOT LOG .................................................................................................. 51
Appendix B: TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................... 62

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Z3-DM8169-MOD-3X ..............................................................................................6
Figure 2 Z3-DM8168-APP-5X Inputs and Outputs .......................................................................7
Figure 3 Sample Content of Images Directory after Successful Build ............................................. 11
Figure 4 Demo Connections ............................................................................................. 17
Figure 5 Z3-DM8169-4CH-RPS Serial Main Menu...................................................................... 19
Figure 6 Web Interface Initial Screen.................................................................................. 20
Figure 7 Z3-DM8169-4CH-RPS CH1 Settings ........................................................................... 21
Figure 8 Z3-DM8169-4CH-RPS CH2 Settings ........................................................................... 22
Figure 9 Z3-DM8169-4CH-RPS CH3 Settings ........................................................................... 23
Figure 10 Z3-DM8169-4CH-RPS CH4 Settings.......................................................................... 24
Figure 11 Starting the Encodes ......................................................................................... 25
Figure 12 Example Status Page ......................................................................................... 26
Figure 13 VLC File Open Screen ........................................................................................ 27
Figure 14 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTP) ............................................................ 27
Figure 15 Viewing Bitrate in VLC....................................................................................... 29
Figure 16 Changing the Bitrate Dynamically.......................................................................... 30
Figure 17 Drop in Bitrate after Dynamic Bitrate Change ........................................................... 31
Figure 18 Tuning for Various Use Cases................................................................................ 32
Figure 19 The User Presets Tab ......................................................................................... 33
Figure 20 Entering a User Preset Name ............................................................................... 33
Figure 21 Setting “z3_test” as the preset configuration ........................................................... 33
Figure 22 Setting DHCP .................................................................................................. 34
Figure 23 Reboot Reminder for Changing IP Settings................................................................ 34
Figure 24 New IP Address Assigned through DHCP ................................................................... 35
Figure 25 Using the New DHCP Address............................................................................... 35
Figure 26 Updating the Device Firmware from the Web Interface ................................................ 37
Figure 27 Editing u-boot-env-netra-rdk.txt.......................................................................... 39
Figure 28 Minicom Terminal Settings .................................................................................. 40
Figure 29 Minicom Paste File Selection................................................................................ 40
Figure 30 Example of Successful u-boot Configuration ............................................................. 41
Figure 31 Selecting “Set Password”.................................................................................... 43
Figure 32 Changing the Password ...................................................................................... 43
Figure 33 Password Entry Screen....................................................................................... 44

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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Z3-DM8169-4CH-RPS is a development system that allows encoding of up to 4 1080i streams. The
hardware consists of one Z3-DM8169-MOD-3X System on Module card with one Z3-DM8168-APP-50
application board. The software consists of Linux kernel and application packages to allow users to develop
their own advanced multimedia, graphics and DSP applications.
The Z3-DM8169-MOD-3X is a compact OEM module which supports H.264 High Profile encode/decode at up
to four channels of 1080i. It includes the interface used to connect the serial port. The Z3-DM8169-MOD-
3X features a unique expansion interface comprised of five high density connectors providing access to
most of the interface signals available from the DM8169 processor. Figure 1 below shows the Z3-DM8169-
MOD-3X System on Module:
86 mm
An application board, the Z3-DM8168-APP-5X,is available from Z3 Technology and is included with the Z3-
DM8169-4CH-RPS.This application board uses the I/O expansion capability of the Z3-DM8169-MOD to
implement additional functions not present in the base module. The Z3-DM8168-APP-5X application board
has 4 HD-SDI inputs, 2 ASI inputs, 2 ASI outputs. 1 HDMI 1.4a Input and Output, 1 Direct HDMI Output, 1 GB
Ethernet Port, 1 USB Port, and 2 Serial ports. Figure 2 below shows the Z3-DM8168-APP-5X application
board:
Figure 1 Z3-DM8169-MOD-3X
Serial
108 mm
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142 mm
ASI Out 2 outputs the same value as ASI Out 1. “SDI1 Loop – SDI4 Loop” output the same values that are
fed into SDI In1-4. These can be used to feed the same input(s) into multiple channels. The HDMI In / Out
ports are not supported in this release.
The Z3-DM8169-4CH-RPS software is based on the Linux OS. The kit comes with all of the low-level
resources such as the Linux kernel, u-boot, tool chain and starter file system pre-integrated and
configured. There is no need to port or integrate OS functions, media functions etc. The software bundle
also contains tools to allow the development of high-level applications using hardware-accelerated video
processing, DSP, and graphics. Those customers that license the optional source code package can also
receive source code for Z3’s demonstration applications, providing an ideal starting point for custom
applications.
Additional design services and support are available from Z3 Technology. Please contact Z3 at
http://www.z3technology.com or e-mail at [e-mail].
Figure 2 Z3-DM8168-APP-5X Inputs and Outputs
257 mm
Serial
1/2
USB
GB
Eth
HDMI
1.4a
In/Out
HDMI
Out
S1
S2
S3
S4
SO
AI
AO
A0 AI SO S1 S2 S3 S4
Top ASI Out1 ASI In 3G-SDI Out 3G-SDI In1 3G-SDI In 2 3G-SDI In 3 3G-SDI In4
Bottom: ASI Out2 ASI Loop ----- SDI1 Loop SDI2 Loop SDI3 Loop SDI4 Loop

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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 go straight to Section 6.0, “ USING THE Z3-8169-4CH-RPS TO
ENCODE 4 RTP STREAMS,”on page 17. This section describes how to quickly get 4 RTP streams running
from the Z3-DM8169-4CH-RPS. It also describes how to dynamically change the bitrate and how to store
configurations / set DHCP.
2.2 If you already have a system from Z3 and need to update the firmware
You can update the firmware via the web GUI interface by following the instructions in Section 8.0:
“RUNNING THE CODE YOU BUILT ON THE BOARD”, on page 37.
2.3 If you are ready to start development
Details on how to untar and build the code can be found in Section 4.0: “UNTARRING AND BUILDING THE
SAMPLE CODE,” on page 10.A brief overview of the code itself can be found in Section 5.0: “CODE
OVERVIEW,” on page 12.
Details on how to set up your system to access the code you have built can be found in Section 8.0:
“RUNNING THE CODE YOU BUILT ON THE BOARD”, on page 37.

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3.0 FEATURES
Four channel encoding up to 1080i
Supports streaming in MPEG-2 TS, RTP, and DVB-ASI.
Supports unicast and multicast streaming.
On-the-fly bit rate changes.
Inputs: 3G-SDI
Outputs: 3G-SDI, DVB-ASI
Additional Interfaces include 2xSATA2, USB 2.0
2 USB 2.0 Interfaces for local storage
Web-based configuration software for user-friendly configuration and control
RS232 serial port for technical configuration and control
An optional upgrade for 4K30 (2160p30) support is available. Please contact [e-mail] for
pricing of 4K30 support.
3.1 Supported Input Resolutions - Encoder
HD-SDI: 1080i30, 1080i29.97, 1080i25, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 576p50, 576i25, 480p60, 480i30,
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4.0 UNTARRING AND BUILDING THE SAMPLE CODE
4.1 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
4.2 Making the Directories and Running the Make Script
The software provided will allow you to re-create the pre-installed software of the DM8169-4CH-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-netra-rdk
Copy the released tar archive to that directory:
# cp SW-7R1-00251-01_DM8169-4CH-RPS-20140728.tar.bz2 /home/z3/z3-netra-rdk
Untar the archive:
# tar -xvjf SW-7R1-00251-01_DM8169-4CH-RPS-20140728.tar.bz2
Note: Untarring could take 5 to 10 minutes.
Then go into the directory just created and run the build script:
# cd z3-netra-RDK-20140728
# ./makeall

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*Important 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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5.0 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 demo code that comes with the Z3-DM8169-4CH-RPS is run from the run.sh script in dvr-
rdk/dvr_rdk/bin/ti816x . 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.
5.1 The z3apps/rdk directory
There are 3 main subdirectories: rdk_demo, z3_mcfw_api, and z3
5.1.1 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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5.1.2 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 demos can be found in the usecases directory. The use-case code is
called from ti_vsys.c in the same directory.
5.1.3 z3
This directory contains the base code for rtp tx and rx, as well as the base code for audio capture and
output.
5.2 Z3 Application Overview
5.2.1 Application Names and Locations
For encode, there are 2 binaries in the sample code. The first is a menu-based demo (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 demo 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
5.2.2 Application Options and Arguments
The menu-based demo 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 demo presents to the user a menu of demos. Most .ini
files are geared towards a specific demo. 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:
# source /opt/mcsenc/mcsenc.sh

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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
5.2.3 Application Source Code
The application source code can be found mainly in:
z3apps/rdk/rdk_demo
The top-level file for the menu-driven demo is demo.c. The top-level files for the command line
interfaces are demo_mcsenc.c and demo_mcsdec.c.

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5.3 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
│├── DM810X_DVRRDK_Test_Report_04.00.00.03.xls

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│├── 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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6.0 USING THE Z3-8169-4CH-RPS TO ENCODE 4 RTP STREAMS
This section gives step-by-step instructions on taking the DM8169-4CH-RPS and using it to generate 4 1080i
RTP streams to VLC.
6.1 Set up the Video Sources
(1) Configure 4 SDI sources to output 1080i.
*Important Note: Resizing of inputs is not currently supported in the Z3-DM8169-4CH-RPS. The Z3-
DM8169-4CH-RPS will encode at the same resolution that the video is being input. Each of the
channels can be different resolutions. For example, it is possible to combine 1 1080i, 1 720p, 1 D1,
and 1 CIF (or any combination of the above) simultaneously.
6.2 Connect the Z3-DM8169-4CH-RPS
For these steps, please refer to Figure 4.
(2) Connect the supplied serial cable to Serial 1 of the board and to your PC.
(3) Connect SDI Inputs 1-4 with the sources set up in step (1).
(4) Connect the Ethernet
The next step is to set up a terminal to view the activity of the board …
Figure 4 Demo Connections
Serial 1 (Top)
Ethernet
12V Power
SDI Inputs 1-4 (Top Row)

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6.3 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”
6.4 Power on the board
(7) Connect the 12V power supply.
If all is configured properly, you should see the board booting up within the terminal window. After
about 1 to 2 minutes, you will see the RPS Main Menu (shown on next page).
Note the local IP address and netmask (typically 192.168.81.68 and 255.255.0.0). This is the IP address
of the board. You will need this later to access the web interface.
6.5 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 192.168.81.68, your
PC would need to have an address of 192.168.x.y, where x.y is anything but 81.68 (and not conflicting
with whatever is on your current network, of course). 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, 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.

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Figure 5 Z3-DM8169-4CH-RPS Serial Main Menu

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6.6 Configure CH1
(9) In your PC, run a web browser (for best results, 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://192.168.81.68). After about 3 seconds, the control menu should come up:
(10) Click on the “CH1” tab
(11) You should see the Channel 1 configuration tab. In this tab, set “Output Format” to RTP and “Dest
Address” to the IP address of your PC (in this example, 192.168.0.6). Also, make sure “Dest Port” is
5004:
Figure 6 Web Interface Initial Screen