Z3 Technology Z3-LEO-1X User manual

User Instructions
Model Name: Z3-LEO-1X
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REVISION HISTORY
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
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01/24/2020
Original Document for Z3-LEO-1X
SI, SXC
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4/17/2020
Updated features and resolutions
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................................ 7
2.0 FEATURES ............................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Supported Resolutions ............................................................................................... 8
3.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................................... 9
4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS ............................................................................................... 10
5.0 GETTING STARTED WITH THE Z3-LEO-1X .......................................................................... 11
5.1 Connecting the KEL Cable ..........................................................................................11
5.2 Access the User Interface Using ZFinder .........................................................................11
6.0 STREAMING CONTROL ................................................................................................ 13
6.1 Stream UDP...........................................................................................................13
6.2 Stream RTP ...........................................................................................................17
6.3 Stream RTSP ..........................................................................................................19
6.4 Stream RTMP .........................................................................................................21
6.5 Tuning for Latency...................................................................................................29
6.6 Stream Multiple Resolutions........................................................................................32
6.7 Setting NTP/PTP .....................................................................................................33
6.8 Record to Micro SD ..................................................................................................33
7.0 CAMERA CONTROL .................................................................................................... 35
7.1 Zoom...................................................................................................................35
7.2 Preview Image........................................................................................................36
7.3 Color Controls ........................................................................................................36
7.4 Sony VISCA Camera Control ........................................................................................37
7.5 ONVIF Profile S and T ..............................................................................................39
8.0 PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE Z3-LEO-1X ........................................................ 40
8.1 Save Current Settings ...............................................................................................40
8.2 Advanced Settings Mode ............................................................................................41
8.3Encoder ROI ......................................................................................................42
8.4 Overlay Timestamp..............................................................................................43
8.5 Set a Static IP Address ..............................................................................................44
8.6 Upgrade Firmware ...................................................................................................45
8.7 Setting a Password...................................................................................................46
8.8 Using Wi-Fi............................................................................................................47
9.0 DECODE OPTIONS ..................................................................................................... 50
9.1 PC Configuration for HD HEVC/H.265 Decode ...................................................................50
9.2 ZEUS DMD-4K Decoder .............................................................................................52

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10.0 SUMMARY OF OPTIONS .............................................................................................. 53
10.1 The System Setup Tab .............................................................................................53
10.2 The User Presets Tab...............................................................................................55
10.3 The Status Tab ......................................................................................................56
10.4 The Camera Tab ....................................................................................................57
10.5 The Term Tab........................................................................................................61
10.6 The CH1 Tab (Channel 1) ..........................................................................................63
10.7 The CH2 & CH3 Tabs (Channels 2 & 3)...........................................................................69
10.8 Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs ....................................................................70
10.9 ZFinder...............................................................................................................71
APPENDIX A: Finding the IP Address of Your Computer .............................................................. 72
APPENDIX B: Configuring the Wowza Server for RTMP .............................................................. 73
APPENDIX C: Example Camera Controller Application............................................................... 75
APPENDIX D: Support and Troubleshooting............................................................................ 79
Appendix D: Support .....................................................................................................79
Appendix D: Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................79
Appendix D: Warranty ...................................................................................................81

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Z3-LEO-1X Board Dimensions.................................................................................... 7
Figure 2 Z3-LEO-1X Package Contents .................................................................................... 9
Figure 3 Z3-LEO-1X Interfaces ............................................................................................10
Figure 4 ZFinder with the Z3-LEO-1X Selected.........................................................................12
Figure 5 User Interface – System Setup Tab ............................................................................13
Figure 6 CH1 Tab Configuration – UDP ...................................................................................15
Figure 7 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for UDP ..................................................................16
Figure 8 Example of Video Streaming to VLC (UDP) ...................................................................16
Figure 9 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTP ...................................................................................17
Figure 10 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTP) .......................................................18
Figure 11 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTSP.................................................................................19
Figure 12 Finding your Camera’s IP Address ............................................................................20
Figure 13 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for RTP .................................................................20
Figure 14 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTSP) .............................................................21
Figure 15 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTMP Streaming to Wowza Streaming Engine™ ...............................22
Figure 16 Navigating to the Wowza Test Player ........................................................................23
Figure 17 Viewing Streamed Content on Wowza Test Player .........................................................24
Figure 18 YouTube Live Dashboard – Encoder Setup ...................................................................25
Figure 19 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTMP Streaming to YouTube Live ...............................................26
Figure 20 Facebook “Create Post” dialog box ..........................................................................27
Figure 21 Facebook Live Streaming Dialog..............................................................................27
Figure 22 Facebook Live Stream Encoder Settings ....................................................................28
Figure 23 Enable TS Lowlat Mode ........................................................................................29
Figure 24 VLC Media Player Tools Menu .................................................................................30
Figure 25 VLC Media Player Advanced Preferences....................................................................31
Figure 26 Recommended Settings ........................................................................................31
Figure 27 Create Additional Output Channels ..........................................................................32
Figure 28 Setting up NTP ..................................................................................................33
Figure 29 CH1 Tab Configuration – TSFILE...............................................................................34
Figure 30 Camera Zoom Slider............................................................................................35
Figure 31 Camera Tab Preview Image ...................................................................................36
Figure 32 Color Controls...................................................................................................37
Figure 33 Com2TCP Configuration .......................................................................................38
Figure 34 Camera Controller Software Configuration .................................................................38
Figure 35 The User Presets Tab ...........................................................................................40

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Figure 36 Entering a User Preset Name .................................................................................40
Figure 37 Saving a User Preset............................................................................................40
Figure 38 Accessing Advanced Settings..................................................................................41
Figure 39 Default UDP Settings (Left) and Advanced UDP Settings (Right).........................................42
Figure 40 Channel 1 Tab with ROI ........................................................................................43
Figure 41 CH1 Tab Overlay Timestamp ..................................................................................43
Figure 42 Saving Updated Network Settings ............................................................................44
Figure 43 Updating Device Firmware ....................................................................................45
Figure 44 Software Updater Screen......................................................................................46
Figure 45 Creating or Changing the Password ..........................................................................46
Figure 46 Password Entry Screen.........................................................................................47
Figure 47 Display of Network Options ...................................................................................48
Figure 48 Example of encoder showing up on ZFinder application..................................................48
Figure 49 ZFinder page showing “Available Networks” dropdown ..................................................49
Figure 50 LAV Filters Configuration ......................................................................................50
Figure 51 Disable Hardware Decoding in VLC ..........................................................................51
Figure 52 ZEUS DMD-4K H.265 Decoder .................................................................................52
Figure 53 Term Tab Configuration ........................................................................................61
Figure 54 Using the Command Prompt to Determine Your PC’s IP Address.........................................72
Figure 55 Locating Your Computer’s IP Address ........................................................................72
Figure 56 Wowza Performance Settings .................................................................................73
Figure 57 Wowza Security Settings.......................................................................................74
Figure 58 Running the Example Application ............................................................................75

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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Z3-LEO-1X is a H.265/HEVC, H.264 and MJPEG video encoder. 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 Z3-LEO-1X has one KEL connector and one Micro-SD port.
Figure 1 Z3-LEO-1X Board Dimensions
32 mm
60 mm

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2.0 FEATURES
▪Encode modes of operation: HEVC/H.265, H.264 and MJPEG
▪Low bandwidth, low latency video encoding
▪Simultaneously output two different resolutions from a single video source
▪Remote camera control via HTTP-based interface or pass VISCA camera control commands over IP
▪Additional Interfaces include Micro SD Card, USB and KEL Connector
▪RS232, alarm input and output interfaces available internally
▪Supports streaming in MPEG-2 TS (UDP), RTP, RTSP, RTMP* and TSRTP
▪Supports unicast and multicast streaming
▪Record a compressed .ts/.mp4 file to a Micro-SD or USB storage device
▪Record a JPG snapshot while video streaming
▪ONVIF® Profile S and Profile T compliant
▪Compatible with the ZEUS® DMD-4K decoder (also available from Z3 Technology)
▪HTTP-based configuration software for user-friendly configuration, control and update
▪Operating Temp: -5 to 70 degrees C at 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
▪Storage Temp: -10 to 60 degrees C at 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
▪Weight: 11g
▪Encoder Board Size: 60 x 32 x 6 mm (2.36 x 1.26 x 0.24 in)
2.1 Supported Resolutions
2.1.1 Supported Input Resolutions
The Z3-LEO-1X supports Sony LVDS input from a KEL connector.
Supported Input Resolutions:
1080p120, 720p120, 720p240
1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25
720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25
2.1.2 Supported Output Resolutions
The Z3-LEO-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,

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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 CONTENTS
Figure 2 Z3-LEO-1X Package Contents
*NOTE: A Kel Cable from Z3 is required to connect your camera. Contact Sales for more information about
cables and compatible cameras.
Z3-LEO-1x PCB

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4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS
1: Micro SD Card
2: KEL Connector
Figure 3 Z3-LEO-1X Interfaces

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5.0 GETTING STARTED WITH THE Z3-LEO-1X
Note: Some GUI images may reference the Z3Cam-4k. Functionality and interface is the same as the Z3-LEO-1x.
5.1 Connecting the KEL Cable
If you have received a Z3-LEO-1X assembly, you will need to connect it to an LVDS camera such as the
Sony FCB-EV7520A camera block. The Interface Front End PCB of the Z3-LEO-1X assembly (see Figure 3)
has a 30-pin KEL connector that allows a flexible ribbon cable to be used to connect the encoder
assembly to an identical connector on the Sony FCB-EV7520A.
(1) Make sure the unit is powered off before connecting the KEL cable.
(2) Connect the KEL ribbon cable to the Sony FCB-EV7520A block camera. (Gold teeth face up)
(3) Connect the other end of the KEL ribbon cable to the Interface Front PCB. (Gold teeth face away
from PCB’s)
WARNING: Only use a Z3 approved KEL ribbon cable to connect Z3’s boards to the Sony camera.
Using an incorrect cable (the cables provided by Sony) can permanently damage the boards or
camera.
Be sure to always insert the ribbon cable into the connector with the shiny flat side facing away from
the PCB. Inserting the connector with the wrong orientation is likely to cause permanent damage to the
jack. Powering up the system with a cable inserted with the wrong orientation can permanently damage
the encoder or camera.
WARNING: ONLY USE THE SONY FCB-EV7520A CAMERA WITH THE KEL RIBBON CABLE. Using an incorrect
camera can permanently damage the camera body and/or encoder. Please note that the Sony 4K camera
blocks, such as the FCB-ER8300 and FCB-ER8530, are NOT compatible with the Z3-LEO-1x encoder
systems. Connecting the wrong camera block to the encoder will result in permanent damage to the
camera and/or encoder.
The KEL cable is sold separately (ordering part number: CBL-0028-01).
5.2 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 .

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(1) 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 Z3-LEO-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 entered
as the URL in a browser window to access the user interface.
(2) 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 Z3-LEO-1X appears.
(3) Click on the Z3-LEO-1X entry in the window to select it. This will cause the Edit Device, Open
Device and Flash LEDs buttons to activate.
Figure 4 ZFinder with the Z3-LEO-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.
(4) 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
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Figure 5 User Interface – System Setup Tab
(5) 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.
6.0 STREAMING CONTROL
This section gives step-by-step instructions on setting the Z3-LEO-1X to output and stream video using each
of the output format options: UDP, RTP, RTSP and RTMP. In addition to the Z3-LEO-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.
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(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.
(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.

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Figure 6 CH1 Tab Configuration – UDP
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.
d. Dest_Port will match the value found in the Dest Port field in the Encoder tab. The default
value is 8600.
(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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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 8 Example of Video Streaming to VLC (UDP)
Figure 7 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 9 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTP
(2) Verify is
“Follow Input”
(4) Change
to “RTP”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(5) Click “Start”
(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 Z3-LEO-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.
(1) Open the VLC media player on your PC.
(2) Select the Media menu.
(3) Select Open File.
(4) 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-HE2K-dck.sdp”
b. H264(AVC) video: use the SDP file entitled “z3-h264-HE2K-dck.sdp”
(5) Press Enter or click Open. You will see your camera’s video streaming to VLC.
Figure 10 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTP)

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6.3 Stream RTSP
6.3.1 RTSP 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 RTSP 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 11 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTSP
(4) Change
to “RTSP”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(5) Click “Start”
(3) Note value
(2) Verify is
“Follow Input”

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6.3.2 Run VLC to View RTSP 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.
(6) Open the VLC media player on your PC.
(7) Select the Media menu.
(8) Select Open Network Stream.
(9) Enter “rtsp:// IP_Address/z3-#{m}.sdp” for the network URL
a. IP_Address will be the IP address of your Z3-LEO-1X. If your camera is set to DHCP (This is the
default setting when it is first received.), you can find this in ZFinder or the web browser
with your user interface open. If you have set your encoder to a static IP address, this should
match the Local IP Address field in the System Setup tab. In the example pictured, the
encoder was assigned 192.168.0.120 at start up.
b. z3-# corresponds to the number of the channel tab of the user interface. For example, if the
CH1 tab is used, “z3-1” is entered.
a. {m} is added if a multicast address is being used. (For example, rtsp://IP_Address/z3-
1m.mp4) If you are using a unicast address, as we are in the example pictured, omit the
letter mafter z3-1 in the address.
b. In this example, the full network URL would be “rtsp://192.168.0.120/z3-1.mp4”.
Figure 13 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for RTP
Figure 12 Finding your Camera’s IP Address
Current IP Address of
your Z3-LEO-1X