Z3 Technology Z3-DM365-RPS User manual

User Instructions
H.264 HD Multimedia Module
High Definition Video Processor Module
DM365 Rapid Prototyping System
Model Name: Z3-DM365-RPS
DOC-USR-0071-01
Manual Version 14d
Software Version 14c
May 4, 2015
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these
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Revision History
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
1.0
3/31/09
Original DM365 System
AC
2.0
1/22/10
Updated for latest System
AC
2.1
2/5/10
Updated for DM365 System
AC
2.2
2/5/10
Minor update to note how to stop streaming System
AC
2.3
2/21/10
Minor corrections
AC
14
6/15/10
New V14 GST
AC
14a
1/3/12
Update streaming system descriptions, layout, added tables
CH
14b
7/16/12
Address Update
NS
14c
10/4/12
Removed Linux SDK sentence
NC
14d
5/4/15
Updated formatting, HW warranty link, added block diagram
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................4
2.0 INCLUDED PARTS LIST...................................................................................................6
3.0 FEATURES ................................................................................................................6
4.0 APPLICATIONS ...........................................................................................................7
5.0 SERIAL CONTROL OF THE SYSTEM.....................................................................................7
6.0 FILE BASED MENU OPTIONS ............................................................................................8
6.1AVI File Based Encoder or Decoder............................................................................9
7.0 STREAMING SYSTEM- QCIF TO 720p...................................................................................9
8.0 CHANGING NETWORK PARAMETERS................................................................................. 12
9.0 UPDATING FIRMWARE ................................................................................................. 13
APPENDIX A: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 14
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Z3-DM365-RPS System ...........................................................................................4
Figure 2 Z3-DM365-RPS Block Diagram ..................................................................................5

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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Measuring only 44 x 67 mm, the Z3-DM365-MOD is the most compact production-ready DM365 based video
encoder/decoder system-on-module on the market.
Z3-DM365-MOD features a unique edge connector design which supplies all interfaces native to the DM365
to an application board mate, including I2C, SPI, LCD, USB, Serial, SD/MMC/MS, digital video, digital audio,
analog composite and component video.
An example application board is available from Z3 Technology as Z3-DM365-APP. This application board
provides easy access to the functions implemented on the module and uses the I/O expansion capability of
the Z3-DM365-MOD to enhance its operation. The Z3-DM365-APP application board has an RJ-45 jack for
Ethernet, standard connectors for audio and video I/O, a USB 2.0 host jack, high definition video capture
capabilities and HDMI or LCD output.
For software licensing, additional design services and support are available from Z3 Technology. Please
contact Z3 at http://www.Z3technology.com or e-mail at [e-mail].
USB
SD Card
Ethernet
HDMI Out
GPIO’s
YPbPr In
YPbPr Out
Composite
In
Composite
Out
Headphone
Out
Serial
Power
MicroSD
67mm
67mm
44mm
60mm
Figure 1 Z3-DM365-RPS System

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The figure below shows a block diagram of the Z3-DM365-RPS system.
Figure 2 Z3-DM365-RPS Block Diagram

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2.0 INCLUDED PARTS LIST
1 x Z3-DM365-MOD-05 + 1x Z3-DM365-APP-04
1 x 5V 2A Power Supply
1 x Serial Cable
1 x Gender Changer
2 x Video Cable
1x Content Card
1x Programming Card
1 x Z3-DM365-RPS Documentation
3.0 FEATURES
On-board standard definition video ADC with 2 composite inputs or 1 S-Video input
On-board standard definition composite and high definition component video outputs
On-board stereo audio ADC/DAC with 6 line level inputs and 4 outputs
H.264 BP & MP, MPEG-4 SP and MJPEG video encoding up to 720p, 30 fps
Low power consumption
Built-in Ethernet MAC, on-board PHY
USB 2.0 OTG support
Edge Connector Expansion:
oDigital Video input interface for use with CMOS sensors or other devices
oDigital Video output interface for use with LCD or other devices
oComposite Video input/output
oComponent Analog Video output
oStereo Audio input (3 sets of stereo inputs)
oStereo Audio output, line level plus independent output for headphones
oFast Ethernet I/O
oTwo MMC/SD Card ports; one with support for Memory Stick
oTwo UARTs for serial interface
oUSB 2.0 OTG interface
oGeneral Purpose I/O
oSPI and I2C ports

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4.0 APPLICATIONS
The Z3-DM365-MOD is designed to facilitate the implementation of video and audio functions on media-
embedded applications such as kiosks, machine vision and other industrial applications, information
centers, digital signs, medical imaging, POS, etc. Its versatile design allows the system designer to focus on
the end application, with confidence that the Z3-DM365-MOD will handle all audio and video media
operations required with little or no additional engineering effort.
Whether the end application requires encode or decode media from storage or streaming, the readily
available, production-ready Z3-DM365-MOD will simplify the overall system design, reducing time to market
and costs.
5.0 SERIAL CONTROL OF THE SYSTEM
The System can be controlled via serial port on Z3-DM365-APP.
Plug in the supplied serial cable and NULL modem connector from Z3-DM365-APP (J4) to PC’s COM
port.
Setup teraterm on PC for 115k, 8, N, 1, 0ms/char, 100ms/line.
Connect the other end of the serial cable to the console port on Z3-DM365-APP board.
The console port is the 2.5mm jack next to the power switch.
Plug cable from Z3-DM365-APP A/V input to R-Audio-L of DVD player. White to White, Red to Red,
and leave Yellow not connected.
Plug Z3-DM365-APP YPbPr input to component Video output of DVD player. Red to Red, White to
Blue, Yellow to Green.
Connect the Power of Z3-DM365-APP.
Plug Z3-DM365-APP to HDMI input of TV.
Install SD card “Z3-DM365-RPS Content Card” in SD card socket of Z3-DM365-APP. This contains the
media files.
Power-on Z3-DM365-APP with Z3-DM365-MOD installed.
Output should come immediately to teraterm console.
Once system boots, the system will automatically load script (see File Based Menu).
The User can select from several different options by typing the appropriate number or letter:
either S,V,A,L, B, W, X,Q,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 or J; then hit Enter.
*Note: The “Z3-DM365-RPS Programming Card” SD card is provided to re-program the system by
creating a new image or update from Z3 Technology. Do not use the “Z3-DM365-RPS Programming
Card” until you are ready to update your system. See Section “Updating Firmware” for
instructions.

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6.0 FILE BASED MENU OPTIONS
Z3 Technology, LLC DM365-MOD v14a
+==============================================================+
| D1 Composite Video/720P Component Video In/Out |
| S - Change video standard. Current setting: NTSC |
| V - Change video codec. Current setting: H.264 |
| B - Change video bitrate Current setting: Default |
| A - Change audio codec. Current setting: AAC |
| W - Write config to flash |
| X - Exit to Linux shell |
| Q - Quit to RTP streaming menu |
| L - Loop mode. Current setting: NoLoop |
+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| 1 - Encode 30 seconds H.264 with AAC audio to AVI file |
| 2 - Encode 1 minute H.264 with AAC audio to AVI file |
| 3 - Encode 2 minutes H.264 with AAC audio to AVI file |
| 4 - Encode 5 minutes H.264 with AAC audio to AVI file |
| 5 - Decode H.264 video and AAC audio from AVI file |
+==============================================================+
| High Definition, YPbPr Component Out |
+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| 6 - Decode 720p H.264 + MP3 audio from AVI file |
| |
| |
+==============================================================+
| 9 - Slide show with JPEG images and MP3 audio |
| J - Change display mode. Current setting: 1080I-30 |
+==============================================================+
Enter option:
S
NTSC, PAL, 720P
V
H.264 and MPEG-4
B
Default, Custom, 8000k, 6000k, 4000k, 3500k, 3000k, 2500k, 2000k, 1500k,
750k, 500k, 250k, 128k, 64k, 50k
A
AAC, LPCM, G711
W
Supports writing configuration to Flash for non-volatile storage
X
Exit to Linux prompt
Q
Quit to RTP streaming menu
L
NoLoop, LoopEncDec, LoopPlayback, LoopSlideShow, LoopRandom

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6.1 AVI File Based Encoder or Decoder
This System is based upon Z3’s optimized GStreamer system. This System will support up to 720p A/V
recording to SD card. Use component video input and stereo audio input for 720 recording and using
composite A/V input for NTSC or PAL input.
The System will encode A/V and save AVI to SD card with options 1-4.
Option 5 will decode what was encoded.
oOption 5 also supports seek-forward and seek-reverse trick mode if the audio codec is G.711
or LPCM only. These can be enabled by hitting the “H” (reverse seek) or “L” (forward seek)
key during playback of option 5 and the “space bar” toggles between pause and play.
Options 6 –9 assume that the microSD or SD card has the proper content installed on the card.
7.0 STREAMING SYSTEM- QCIF TO 720p
Type “Q” out of main GStreamer System screen to go to Z3 Streaming System. This System is based upon
Z3’s low latency streaming system. Consult with Z3 about the latest latency measurements but at the time
of this document the encode latency was 70ms. This System currently supports composite NTSC or PAL
input as well as component input up to720p. This System can encode QCIF to 720p30 in H.264 and stream
to VLC. The compressed video is streamed over Ethernet using RTP. The receiver running VLC with loading
appropriate configuration file can receive and decode streamed content. This System is also compatible
with Z3’s embedded receiver but it requires another Z3-DM365 system to act as the receiver (purchased
separately). The performance of Z3’s embedded receiver is much higher than can be achieved with PC. By
default, the PC running VLC must be configured with static IP of 192.168.0.xx as setup for default
streaming, net mask of 255.255.0.0 and default gateway of 192.168.0.1.
The streaming System requires one (1) Z3-DM365-MOD and one (1) Z3-DM365-APP.
Connect the input video source (and audio if you have one) to the Z3-DM365-APP. Component video
input is J14, audio input is J15. Make sure the audio and video source have started playing and cabling
is good.
Connect Ethernet cable to Ethernet hub. Connect PC to hub. Please verify the unit’s network
settings are correct for your network per section “Changing Network Parameters”.
Open VLC on PC.
a. Open file z3_multicast_h264_aac_48000.sdp for H.264 video and 48kHz AAC audio.
*If you do not have this file, please check your Z3 Server user account provided by Z3.
*Note: If you are using a laptop computer to run VLC, make sure to choose the 'High Performance'
mode in your Power options.
*Note: If VLC does not receive any video after waiting 10 seconds, it will give up. In this case, hit the
'Play' arrow in the VLC button controls to try it again.

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Below is the terminal output of Z3’s Streaming System.
Z3 Technology, LLC DM365-MOD
H.264 Streaming System
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| Current |
| I - Change video input COMPONENT
| A - Change audio NONE
| N - Change network address 225.1.2.3
| F - Change framerate divider 1
| R - Change resolution FollowInput
| G - Change GOP size 60
| B - Change video bitrate Custom
| P - Change H.264 Profile high
| C - Change cropping mode Resize
| E - Change scan mode Progressive
| D - Change delay limit ms 150
+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| 1 - Set defaults for D1 streaming |
| 2 - Set defaults for 720p streaming |
| |
| S - Start streaming |
| X - eXit to prompt |
| W –write config to flash |
| Q - Quit to GStreamer System |
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Enter option:
I
Composite_A, Composite_B, Component
A
aac, pcm, NONE
N
Multicast or Unicast Destination Address
F
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
R
FollowInput, 720p, XGA, D1NTSC, D1PAL, 4CIF, 2CIF, CIF, QCIF
G
60, 30, 15, 120, 240
B
2000k, 1500l, 750k, 500k, 250k, 128k, 64k, 50k, 12000k, Custom, 4000k,
3500k, 3000k, 2500k
P
High, Main, Baseline, Fast1
C
Resize, CenterCrop
E
Progressive, Interlaced
D
300, 500, 1000, 2000, 150
Use CNTL-C to “STOP” streaming and go back to streaming menu.
On-The-Fly bitrate control: Use “>” to increase the bitrate and use “<” to decrease the bitrate.
On-The-Fly frame rate control: Use “F” key to change the frame rate divider on-the-fly.

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8.0 CHANGING NETWORK PARAMETERS
The network parameters for the Z3-DM365-MOD can be changed in uboot.
To get to uboot, power on the system and within the first 3 seconds of power up, hit the <enter> key.
Once in uboot mode the network parameters can be changed:
>setenv ethaddr
00:01:34:01:02:03
>setenv ipaddr 192.168.0.65
>setenv gatewayip 192.168.0.1
>setenv netmask 255.255.0.0
Once you have changed all of the parameters that you want to you can save the parameters in the flash
by the following command:
>saveenv
After saving the uboot parameters, turn power off and then back on. Let the system completely boot
and the network parameters should be correct.
Network parameters can be checked by going into uboot mode and using the following command (for
ipaddr as an example:
>printenv ipaddr

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9.0 UPDATING FIRMWARE
As noted previously, the Programming SD Card is provided to re-program the system by creating a new
image or update from Z3 Technology. Do not use the “Programming SD Card” until you are ready to update
your system. To update your system, complete the following steps:
Locate the *.img file you want to use to update your system.
Place “programming SD card” in computer.
Open the zwriter.exe windows program.
a. Please note that ZWriter must be opened by right-click. Then select “Run as administrator”
as this program requires kernel-level access to the card reader device.
Select correct *.img file.
Select correct location for of your “programming SD card”.
*Note: This will cause wherever you specify to be overwritten. There is no recovery once you hit
“Write Device.”
Eject “programming SD card” from computer.
Place in SD card socket of APP board.
Power on system with terminal output connected to PC.
You will see the system updating the flash.
Once complete, the system will boot.
Power off unit.
Remove “programming SD card”.
Power cycle system for clean boot and system should be updated.

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APPENDIX A: Troubleshooting
Problem: No video is usually caused by networking issues
oFirst: check IP address and Netmask. Ping PC from DM365 and ping DM365 from PC. Use direct
connection from DM365 system to PC without router/customer network. Once video connection is
established, then add in customer specific network equipment.
oSecond: check to make sure firewalls are turned off
oThird: check video source. Verify video source is outputting compatible analog video
oFourth: verify PC is fast enough and has enough DDR to decode compressed video
oFifth: verify VLC version is 1.1x or later
Problem: No SDP file
oCheck your Z3 server account
For information regarding your hardware warranty, please visit:
http://z3technology.com/Support/HW-Warranty.html.
When contacting Z3 Support for additional support, please capture and include a log file with the
diagnostic level set to analysis.