Z3 Technology Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS User manual

User Instructions
Video Infrastructure 1080p60 System
High Definition Video Processor Module
DM8169 Rapid Prototyping System
Model Name: Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS
DOC-USR-0010-02
Manual Version 1.05.03b
Software Version 1.05.02
July 26, 2013
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these
instructions carefully and save the manual for future use.

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Revision History
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
0.1
10/13/11
Original Z3-DM8169-VI-RPSSystem
CH
0.2
12/12/11
Updated Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS Demos, Layout, Formatting
CH
1.0
12/15/11
Updated demo diagrams
CH
1.1
02/17/12
Added UDP Streaming Option
CH
1.02.00
04/23/12
Updated software version. Included DM8169 part number
CH
1.02.00a
05/11/12
Updated Web Server Option
CH
1.02.00b
07/16/12
Address Update
NS
1.03.00
08/07/12
Updated software version; added test configurations & fixed pictures
NC
1.04.00
12/27/12
Updated Build Procedure
NB
1.04.05
1/2/12
Major revisions to section 5. Added section 2.1. General formatting.
PS
1.04.06
2/8/13
Added NAND Recovery Procedure
PS
1.04.07
2/8/13
Formatting & Review
MC
1.04.08
3/7/13
Update images
MC
1.05.00
7/11/13
Formatting and minor wording modifications
RC
1.05.02
7/23/13
Updated screenshots and System Menu Items
PS
1.05.03
7/25/13
Formatting updated and reviewed
MC
105.03a
7/26/13
Updated supported resolutions on p.7, corrections on p.12/14,
formatting tweaks on p.27
RC
1.05.03b
7/26/13
Added note about “Supported Outputs” section
RC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General Description ...................................................................................................5
2. Features.................................................................................................................7
2.1 Supported Input Resolutions ...................................................................................7
2.2 Supported Output Resolutions .................................................................................7
3. Applications.............................................................................................................8
4. Thermal Considerations...............................................................................................9
5. Serial Interface Control ............................................................................................. 10
5.1 Serial Connection to PC ...................................................................................... 10
5.2 Encode Menu ................................................................................................... 10
5.3 System Menu Control (Encoder) ............................................................................. 11
5.4 Decode Menu ................................................................................................... 13
5.5 System Menu Control (Decoder)............................................................................. 13
6. Web Interface Control............................................................................................... 15
6.1 Web Server ..................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Encode Menu ................................................................................................... 15
6.3 System Menu Control (Encode) .............................................................................. 16
6.4 Decode Menu ................................................................................................... 16
6.5 System Menu Control (Decode) .............................................................................. 16
7. Demos ................................................................................................................. 17
7.1 Encode & Stream with PC VLC Decode ..................................................................... 17
7.2 Encode & Stream with Z3-MVP-02 Decode (RTP ONLY)................................................... 20
7.3 Encode & Stream with Z3-MVP-02 Decode; Back-to-Back ASI Demo ................................... 23
8. Installing the Released Materials .................................................................................. 24
8.1 Building the Code.............................................................................................. 24
9. Configuring the Target for Your Own Development Environment ............................................. 25
9.1 U-boot Startup Scripts ........................................................................................ 26
9.2 U-boot Update Scripts ........................................................................................ 26
10. Building the Code ................................................................................................. 27
11. UBIFS................................................................................................................ 28
12. Dependencies ...................................................................................................... 29
13. Updating Firmware................................................................................................ 30
13.1 System Setup................................................................................................... 30
14. NAND Recovery Procedure ....................................................................................... 31
14.1 Purpose ......................................................................................................... 31
14.2 Overview of the Process ...................................................................................... 31
14.3 Reloading the Flash ........................................................................................... 32

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14.4 Flash Programming Setup..................................................................................... 33
14.5 Test and Programming Setup................................................................................. 34
14.6 Log of Successful Flash Programming....................................................................... 35
15. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 39

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1. General Description
The Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS development system that allows encode/decode of 1080p60 video to/from a variety
of different sources. It consists of both hardware and software. The hardware provided includes one Z3-
DM8169-MOD System on Module card and a carrier or application board, the Z3-DM8169-APP-3x (x is the HW
release version), which provides advanced video input capabilities. The bundled software includes all
necessary components for the user to develop their own advanced multimedia, graphics and DSP
applications.
Measuring 88mm x 108mm, the Z3-DM8169-MOD is a compact OEM module which supports H.264
encode/decode at up to two channels of 1080p at 60 fps (frames per second). It supports encode and
stream and decode from stream or file. It is targeted for applications such as real time transcoding,
broadcast video encoding and decoding, digital signage and video kiosks, medical and industrial video,
video conference terminal and MCUs and high definition embedded video sub-systems. The Z3-DM8169-
MOD features a unique expansion interface comprised of five high density connectors providing access to
the most of the interface signals available from the DM8169 processor. Figure 1 below shows the Z3-
DM8169-MOD System on Module:
A/V Out
YPbPr Out
Boot Mode
Selection
Console
Power switch
and LED
JTAG
HDMI Out
GigE
SATA
SATA
USB (x2)
Power
108mm
88mm
Figure 1

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An application board, the Z3-DM8169-APP-3X, is available from Z3 Technology and is included with the Z3-
DM8169-VI-RPS system.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-DM8169-APP-3X application board
has an HDMI input, 3G SDI input/output, ASI input/output, YPbPr input and two analog stereo audio inputs.
Figure 2 below shows an image of a Z3-DM8169-APP-3X application board:
A Linux-based media SDK license, additional design services and support are available from Z3 Technology.
Please contact Z3 at http://www.z3technology.com or e-mail at [e-mail].
218mm
90mm
Figure 2

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2. Features
High Density connectors to interface to all signals
Supports output of video and audio at up to 1080p60 resolution
1 GB DDR3 and 256MB NAND Flash
H.264 BP & MP, MPEG-4 SP and MJPEG video encoding up to 1080p, 60 fps
H.264 BP & MP, MPEG-4 SP and MJPEG video decoding up to 1080p, 60 fps
RJ45 jack from on-module PHY, supporting 1GB Ethernet
Dual SATA interface supporting 3Gbps drives
Dual USB 2.0 type A (host) jacks
RS232 serial console port
JTAG debug port
2.1 Supported Input Resolutions
HDMI: 1080p60, 1080p50, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50,
576p50, 576i25, 480p60, 480i30, and 480i29.97
Component: 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 720p60, 720p59.94, 480p60, 480i30, and 480i29.97
SDI: 1080p60, 1080p50, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50,
576i25, and 480i30, and 480i29.97
2.2 Supported Output Resolutions
HDMI and SDI: 1080p60, 1080p50, 1080i60, 1080i50, 720p60, 720p50, 576p50, 576i25, 480p60,
and 480i30
Component: 1080i60, 1080i50, 720p60, 720p50, 576p50, 576i25, 480p60, and 480i30
Note: Composite is not supported in this release.

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3. Applications
The Z3-DM8169-MOD is designed to facilitate the implementation of video and audio functions on media-
embedded applications such as broadcast video encoding and decoding, real time transcoding at 1080p60,
video security and industrial DVRs, medical and industrial video, and video conferencing terminals and
MCUs. Its versatile design allows the system designer to focus on the end application, with confidence that
the Z3-DM8169-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 of media from storage or streaming, the readily
available, production-ready Z3-DM8169-MOD will simplify the overall system design, reducing time to
market and cost.

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4. Thermal Considerations
The main processor on the Z3-DM8169-MOD generates a large amount of heat, and is cooled by a fan (heat-
sink type cooler). The heat sink may reach temperatures in excess of 75 °C during work. Please make sure
that the airflow for the heat sink is free and unimpeded at all times. Hot air must have a place to escape
to allow for room air to be used to cool the chip. Failure to do so may result in permanent damage to the
processor.
The maximum continuous power consumption by the whole Z3-DM8169-MOD system during normal
operation should be less than 18W, with up to 12W dissipated by the main processor. Please plan the
cooling strategy appropriately.

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5. Serial Interface Control
5.1 Serial Connection to PC
1.) Plug-in a supplied serial cable from the Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS to your PC
2.) Set up TeraTerm on the PC for 115k, 8, N, 1, N, 1ms/char, 50ms/line
3.) Connect to the proper COM port
4.) Connect the supplied 12V power to the Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS
5.) Power-on the Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS
6.) Output should come immediately to the TeraTerm console
5.2 Encode Menu

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5.3 System Menu Control (Encoder)
Device Setup
Set Device Name
DM8169-VI-RPS, Custom
-
Set Password
0
Operating Mode
Encoder, Decoder
Input Setup
1
Video Source
HDMI1, Component1, HD-SDI
2
Audio Source
Automatic, Analog
3
Audio Codec
AAC-LC ADTS, G.711, None
4
Audio Bitrate
96 kbits, 128 kbits, or 192 kbits
5
Video Resolution
Follow Input, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 16:9 PAL, D1 NTSC, D1 PAL, 4-CIF, VGA,
640x360, 2-CIF, 2-SIF, CIF, SIF, QVGA, WQVGA, Custom*Refer to Section 2.1
for supported input resolutions*
6
Custom Resolution
Custom
7
Video De-Interlace
Enable De-interlace, Disable De-interlace
8
Rate Control
CBR, VBR
9
Video Bit Rate
Custom
A
Video Profile
High, Main, Baseline
B
Video Frame Rate
Custom
C
Gop Size
10, 12, 15, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100, 120, 200, or 240 Frames
D
Video Burst Size
150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600, 1800, or 2000ms
E
B-Frame GOP Structure
Open [IBB], Close [BBI]
F
B-Frame Interval
Custom (default: 3)
G
B-Frame Temporal Layer
Custom (default: 1)
H
Audio Delay
Custom (default: blank)
I
Video Delay
Custom (default: blank)

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Output Setup
J
Output Interface
Ethernet, ASI, ASI+UDP
K
Video Passthru
HDMI, SDI
L
Output Format
RTP, MPEG-2 TS
M
Destination IPAddress
Custom, Unicast: 192.168.X.XX (Use IP address of your PC) or Multicast: 225.1.2.3
N
Destination Port
8888, Custom
O
ASI Bitrate
12000k, Custom
Local IP Setup
P
Local IPAddress
Custom, 192.168.81.68 (Default IP of the system)
Q
Local Netmask
Custom, 255.255.0.0 (Default Subnet Mask)
R
Default Gateway
Custom, 192.168.0.1 (Default IP Gateway)
Start/Stop Encoder
T
Stop
S
Start
!
Set Diagnostics Level
1 = None, 2 = analysis, 3 = dataflow, 4 = debug2, 5 = debug 3, 6 = debug 4, 7 =
debug5, 8 = enc, 9 = print
User Settings
U
Load User Settings
W
Save User Settings
Y
Load Factory Default Settings
X
Exit

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5.4 Decode Menu
5.5 System Menu Control (Decoder)
Device Setup
+
Set Device Name
DM8169-VI-RPS, Custom
-
Set Password
0
Operating Mode
Encoder, Decoder
Input Setup
1
Input Interface
Ethernet, ASI
2
Input Format
RTP, MPEG-2 TS
3
RTP:IP Port or UDP IP:Port
Custom
4
STC-PCR Offset (ms)
Custom
5
Output Interface
HDMI, SDI, Component
6
Display Resolution
1080p-60, 1080p-50, 1080i-60,1080i-50, 720p-
60, 720p-50, 480p, 576p

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Video andAudio Codec Setup
7
Video Codec
H.264
8
Audio Codec
AAC, None
Local IP Setup
9
Local IPAddress
Custom, 192.168.81.68 (Default IP of the system)
A
Local Netmask
Custom, 255.255.0.0 (Default Subnet Mask)
B
Default Gateway
Custom, 192.168.0.1 (Default IP Gateway)
Start/Stop Decoder
T
Stop
S
Start
!
Set Diagnostics Level
1 = None, 2 = analysis, 3 = dataflow, 4 = debug2,
5 = debug 3, 6 = debug 4, 7 = debug5, 8 = enc, 9
= print
User Settings
U
Load User Settings
W
Save User Settings
Y
Load Factory Default Settings
X
Exit

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6. Web Interface Control
6.1Web Server
1.) Power on the Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS
2.) Connect the Ethernet cable from the Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS unit directly to the PC
3.) Disable all wireless connections
4.) For a client PC to access the Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS factory default settings, set the IP
address of the PC to 192.168.81.XX (The default IP address of the Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS is
192.168.81.68)
5.) Open Firefox or Internet Explorer 8 (or above) as your web browser
6.) Type the IP address of the Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS into the web browser (eg:
http://192.168.81.68) and the Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS web configuration menu will appear:
6.2Encode Menu

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6.3System Menu Control (Encode)
**Please see section 5.5 above which will contain the exact same information for each of these
parameters**
6.4Decode Menu
6.5System Menu Control (Decode)
**Please see section 5.5 above which will contain the exact same information for each of these
parameters**

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7. Demos
7.1 Encode& Stream with PC VLC Decode
This demo can support inputs from HDMI and 3G SDI. The connections are labeled below.
The video source (we use a Brite-View box, Model: BV-5005HD Mini CT) must be a NON-HDCP source
for HDMI input. In order to test 3G SDI, you will need a HDMI to 3G SDI converter (we use a TV One
converter, Model: 1T-FC-766).
The System can be controlled via serial port on the Z3-DM8169-MOD.
1. Plug-in serial cable and NULL modem connector from Z3-DM8169-MOD to PC’s COM port.
2. Setup TeraTerm on PC for 115k, 8, N, 1, 0ms/char, 100ms/line.
3. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the console port on the Z3-DM8169-MOD board.
The console port is the 2.5mm jack next to the power switch.
4. Connect power supply to Brite-View Box.
5. Connect USB stick with content to Brite-View Box.
6. Set Brite-View Box to play videos at 1080p60.
7. Connect HDMI out of Brite-View Box to the HDMI in of the TV One 3G SDI converter.
8. Connect Ethernet from Z3-DM8169-MOD to a PC.
9. Verify the PC IP address is on the same subnet mask as the Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS.
10. Connect 12V Power supply to the Z3-DM8169-MOD.
*Before powering up the Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS system, make sure the Brite-View Box and TV One
converter are running.
11. Open up a console window
Top: Pb In
Bottom: Pr In
Top: SDI In
Bottom: Y In
Top: SDI Out
Bottom: ASI Out 2
Top: ASI In
Bottom: ASI Out 1
Stereo Analog Jacks
HDMI In
Serial
+12VDC
Ethernet
HDMI Out

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12. Power on the Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS system
13. After booting up and running through initialization, a menu will appear. You will have the option
to manually change the mode of the system to encode or decode mode. Below is a screenshot of a
terminal console of the system as an encoder. To change the mode to decode mode, press “0”.
For RTP Streaming:
14. Press “L” to set the output format to RTP.
15. On the encoder menu, press “M”to change the URL to your computer's static IP, and then press
“S” to start streaming.
16. Open VLC

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17. Under Media, press “Open File” and open the SDP file (provided by Z3 Technology on your Z3
Server Account).
18. You should now see video playing on VLC.
*It is possible that you may need to reboot if you do not see video in VLC
For UDP (MPEG-2 TS) Streaming:
14. Press “L” to set the output format to MPEG-2 TS.
15. On the encoder menu, press “M” to change the URL to your computer's static IP, and then press
“S” to start streaming.
16. Open VLC
17. Under Media, press “Open Network Stream” and type “udp://@IP_ADDRESS:PORT_NUMBER (eg:
udp://@192.168.0.6:8888)
18. You should now see video playing on VLC.
*It is possible that you may need to reboot if you do not see video in VLC

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7.2 Encode & Stream with Z3-MVP-02 Decode (RTP ONLY)
This demo can support inputs from HDMI and 3G SDI. The connections are labeled below.
The video source (we use a Brite-View box, Model: BV-5005HD Mini CT) must be a NON-HDCP source
for HDMI input. In order to test 3G SDI, you will need a HDMI to 3G SDI converter (we use a TV One
converter, Model: 1T-FC-766).
First, control the Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS system via the serial port on the Z3-DM8169-MOD.
1. Plug-in serial cable and NULL modem connector fromZ3-DM8169-MOD to PC’s COM port
2. Setup TeraTerm on PC for 115k, 8, N, 1, 0ms/char, 100ms/line
3. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the console port on the Z3-DM8169-MOD board
The console port is the 2.5mm jack next to the power switch
4. Connect power supply to Brite-View Box
5. Connect USB stick with content to Brite-View Box
6. Set Brite-View Box to play videos at 1080p60
7. Connect HDMI out of Brite-View Box to the HDMI in of the TV One 3G SDI converter
8. Connect 12V Power supply to the Z3-DM8169-MOD
*Before powering up the Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS system, make sure the Brite-View Box and TV One
converter are running
9. Connect Ethernet cable from Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS to Z3-MVP-02
10. Open up a console window
11. Power on the Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS system
12. After booting up and running through the beginning of the sequence, a menu will appear. You will
Top: Pb In
Bottom: Pr In
Top: SDI In
Bottom: Y In
Top: SDI Out
Bottom: ASI Out 2
Top: ASI In
Bottom: ASI Out 1
Stereo Analog Jacks
HDMI In
+12VDC
Ethernet
HDMI Out
Serial