Z3 Technology Z3-DM8168-RPS User manual

User Instructions
Multi-Channel H.264 HD Multimedia System
High Definition Video Processor Module
DM8168 Rapid Prototyping System
Model Name: Z3-DM8168-RPS
DOC-USR-0008-01
Manual Version 2.0.7
Software Version 1.04.05
January 29, 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
2/2/11
Original DM8168 System
CH
0.2
2/9/11
Minor updates on page 4 and 5
AC
0.3
2/10/11
Fixed title. Major content update and re-arranging, formatting fixes and other
general improvements. Added some “to-do” tags for CH.
BM
0.4
2/17/11
Formatting fixes, revisions, added tables
CH
0.5
2/20/11
Paragraph & TOC indentation, Figure references
CH
0.6
5/17/11
Updated Encode Demo Instructions
CH
0.7
7/7/11
Updated the Encode Demo
NC
1.0
7/26/11
Updated Section 5
CH
1.1
8/9/11
Updated Section 5
AC
1.2
9/30/11
Updated Image and Section 5
CH
1.3
10/20/11
Updated for EZSDK 5.02 release
JTW
1.4
10/20/11
Updated Pictures
NS
1.5
10/24/11
Updated Section 5 & 10
CH
1.6
10/28/11
Updated Section 5
NS
1.7
10/28/11
Updated Pictures
NS
1.8
12/8/11
Updated Section 1
CH
1.9
1/19/12
Updated Sections 1 & 8. Added Section 11
CH
2.0.1
7/16/12
Address Update
NS
2.0.2
9/6/12
Correction revision number and typo in Section 5
NC
2.0.3
9/17/12
Updated Section 5, added Section 6 - Decode Demo
PS
2.0.4
09/17/12
Updated Footer
NS
2.0.5
12/27/12
Updated Section 7 Build Procedure
NB
2.0.6
1/2/13
Minor updates to all sections
PS
2.0.7
1/29/13
Format, Table of Contents
MC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General Description.....................................................................................................................................4
2. Features........................................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Supported Input Resolutions.......................................................................................................................6
3. Applications................................................................................................................................................. 7
4. Thermal Considerations...............................................................................................................................8
5. Serial Interface Control ...............................................................................................................................9
5.1 Serial Connection to PC..........................................................................................................................9
5.2 Encode Menu..........................................................................................................................................9
5.3 System Menu Control (Encoder)..........................................................................................................10
5.4 Decode Menu........................................................................................................................................12
5.5 System Menu Control (Decoder)..........................................................................................................12
6. Web Interface Control ............................................................................................................................... 14
6.1 Web Server............................................................................................................................................14
6.2 Encode Menu........................................................................................................................................14
6.3 System Menu Control (Encode) ........................................................................................................... 15
6.4 Decode Menu........................................................................................................................................15
6.5 System Menu Control (Decode)........................................................................................................... 15
7. Encode Demo ............................................................................................................................................ 16
8. Decode Demo............................................................................................................................................ 19
9. Installing the Released Materials...............................................................................................................20
9.1 Building the Code.....................................................................................................................................20
10. Configuring the Target for Your Own Development Environment........................................................... 21
10.1 U-boot Startup Scripts.............................................................................................................................22
10.2 U-boot Update Scripts.............................................................................................................................22
11. Building the Code...................................................................................................................................... 23
12. UBIFS........................................................................................................................................................25
13. Dependencies............................................................................................................................................. 27
14. Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................................28

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1. General Description
The Z3-DM8168-RPS development system consists of both hardware and software. The hardware provided
includes one Z3-DM8168-MOD system on module card and an example carrier or application board, the Z3-
DM8168-APP, which provides advanced video input capabilities with dual channel HDMI or component input
at up to 1080p each. The bundled software includes all necessary components for the user to develop their own
advanced multimedia, graphics and/or DSP applications.
Measuring 88mm x 108mm, the Z3-DM8168-MOD is a compact OEM module, supporting H.264 codec at up
to two channels of 1080p at 60 fps (frames per second) encode and stream, decode from stream or store in
applications such as real time transcoding, broadcast video encoding and decoding, digital signage and video
kiosks, medical and industrial video, video conference terminal and MCU and high definition embedded video
sub-systems. The Z3-DM8168-MOD features a unique expansion interface comprised of five high density
connectors providing access to the greatest majority of interface signals available from the DM8168 processor.
Figure 1 below shows the Z3-DM8168-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 example application board, Z3-DM8168-APP-02,is available from Z3 Technology and is included with
the Z3-DM8168-RPS system.This application board uses the I/O expansion capability of the Z3-DM8168-
MOD to implement additional functions not present in the base module. The Z3-DM8168-APP-02 application
board has two HDMI inputs, two YPbPr component inputs, two analog stereo audio inputs, an SD card jack, 2
bi-color LEDs for status and a JTAG header to access the module’s on-board MSP430 processor. Figure 2
below shows the Z3-DM8168-APP-02 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].
186mm
88mm
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
1024MB DDR3 (MOD-2X) or 512MB DDR3 (MOD-0X)
256MB NAND Flash
Composite video and audio output
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, 1080i60, 720p60, 480p, and 480i
Component: 1080i60, 720p60, and 480p
Composite: D1 NTSC

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3. Applications
The Z3-DM8168-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 DVR, medical and industrial video and video conferencing terminal and MCU.
Its versatile design allows the system designer to focus on the end application, with confidence that the Z3-
DM8168-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-DM8168-MOD will simplify the overall system design, reducing time to market and
costs.

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4. Thermal Considerations
The main processor on the Z3-DM8168-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 cool the processor may result in permanent damage to the
processor.
The maximum continuous power consumption by the whole DM8168-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-DM8168-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-DM8168-RPS
5.) Power-on the Z3-DM8168-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
NETRA-RPS, Custom
=
Set Password
0
Operating Mode
Encoder, Decoder
Input Setup
1
Video Source
HDMI1, HDMI2, Component1, Component2, Composite1, Composite2
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*
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Custom Resolution
Custom
7
Video De-Interlace
Enable De-interlace, Disable De-interlace
8
Rate Control
CBR, VBR
9
Video Bitrate
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
Audio Delay
Custom (default: blank)
H
Video Delay
Custom (default: blank)