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User Guide
4K Single Camera HEVC/H.265 Encoding System
Model Name: Q603-10, Q603-15, Q603-23, Q603-10H, Q603-SC
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REVISION HISTORY
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
1.0
09/19/2022
Original Document
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2.0
11/08/22
Including Q603-10H and Q603-SC
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3.0
12/28/22
Including Encoder ROI
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4.0
02/23/23
Updated pictures and info on Q603-SC
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4.1
8/2/23
Added labels to Q603-SC
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4.2
8/23/23
Fixed label for RS-485 pins
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4.3
8/28/23
Added setting up NFS
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4.4
9/27/2023
Added size limits to micro-SC card
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................. 6
2.0 QUICK START GUIDE ....................................................................................................10
2.1 Before Attaching A Camera Block .................................................................................10
2.2 If You Have Received a System from Z3 with the Software Preloaded.......................................10
3.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................11
4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS ...............................................................................................11
5.0 FEATURES ................................................................................................................12
5.1 Supported Input Resolutions - Encoder ...........................................................................13
6.0 RS-485 Pin Information ................................................................................................13
7.0 WIFI ANTENNA, J5 (Only applicable to Q603-10W) ................................................................13
8.0 THERMAL MANAGEMENT ...............................................................................................14
10.0 KEL CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................15
10.1 KEL Cable Warning .................................................................................................15
10.2 KEL Connection .....................................................................................................15
10.3 4K/HD Switching Reboot ..........................................................................................16
11.0 RUNNING THE ENCODER ..............................................................................................17
11.1 Set up the Video Source ...........................................................................................17
11.2 Connect the Encoder...............................................................................................17
11.3 Set up the Terminal Window......................................................................................18
11.4 Power on the Board ................................................................................................18
11.5 Accessing the User Interface using ZFinder.....................................................................19
11.6 Access the User Interface .........................................................................................20
11.7 Configure Channel 1 for Streaming UDP.........................................................................20
11.8 Run VLC to View the UDP Stream ................................................................................22
11.9 Configure Channel 1 for Streaming RTP.........................................................................23
11.10 Run VLC to View the RTP Stream ...............................................................................24
11.11 Configure Channel 1 for Streaming RTSP ......................................................................25
11.12 Run VLC to View the RTSP Stream..............................................................................26
11.13 Configure Channel 1 for RTMP Streaming......................................................................27
11.14 View RTMP Streaming ............................................................................................28
11.15 Encoding Composite Video.......................................................................................31
11.16 Changing the Bitrate Dynamically ..............................................................................31
11.17 Tuning for Latency................................................................................................34
11.18 Stream Multiple Resolutions .....................................................................................34

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11.19 Record to Micro-SD Card .........................................................................................34
11.20 Simultaneous Stream and Record...............................................................................35
11.21 Encoding ROI.......................................................................................................36
11.22 Encoding KLV Stream .............................................................................................37
12.0 PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS ..................................................................................39
12.1 Encoding HEVC Interlaced Streams ..............................................................................39
12.2 Enable NFS...........................................................................................................39
12.3 SRT Support .........................................................................................................39
12.4 Saving Current Settings ............................................................................................40
12.5 Advanced Settings Mode...........................................................................................41
12.6 Changing the IP Address via the HTTP-based User Interface.................................................45
13.0 SUMMARY OF OPTIONS................................................................................................47
13.1 The System Setup Tab .............................................................................................47
13.2 The User Presets Tab ..............................................................................................48
13.3 The Status Tab ......................................................................................................48
13.4 The CH1 Tab (Channel 1)..........................................................................................49
13.5 The CH2 & CH3 Tabs (Channels 2 & 3) ..........................................................................53
13.6 Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs....................................................................54
APPENDIX A: Configuring the Wowza Server for RTMP ................................................................55
APPENDIX B: Support and Troubleshooting .............................................................................57
Appendix B: Support .....................................................................................................57
Appendix B: Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................57
Appendix C: Warranty ...................................................................................................58

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Z3-Q603-MOD Dimensions ...................................................................................... 6
Figure 2 Z3-Q603-APP Connections...................................................................................... 7
Figure 3 Q603-10 (top), Q603-15 (left), and Q603-23 (right) Dimensions ....................................... 7
Figure 4 Q603-RPS Block Diagram........................................................................................ 8
Figure 5 Q603 Interfaces .................................................................................................11
Figure 6 WiFi Antenna connection......................................................................................13
Figure 7 KEL Cable Connection Warning...............................................................................15
Figure 8 KEL Connection to Q603-10...................................................................................16
Figure 9 HDMI Encode Connections ....................................................................................17
Figure 10 Serial Menu .....................................................................................................19
Figure 11 ZFinder with Q603 Selected................................................................................20
Figure 12 CH1 Tab UDP Configuration.................................................................................21
Figure 13 VLC Open Network Screen (UDP) ..........................................................................22
Figure 14 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (UDP) ...................................................22
Figure 15 CH1 Tab RTP Configuration .................................................................................23
Figure 16 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTP) ...................................................24
Figure 17 CH1 Tab RTSP Configuration................................................................................25
Figure 18 VLC Open Network Screen for RTSP ......................................................................26
Figure 19 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTSP) ..................................................27
Figure 20 Example Settings for RTMP Encode .......................................................................28
Figure 21 Getting to the Wowza Test Player.........................................................................29
Figure 22 Viewing Content on Wowza.................................................................................30
Figure 23 Channel 1 Tab –Composite Encode .......................................................................31
Figure 24 Viewing Bitrate in VLC.......................................................................................32
Figure 25 Changing the Bitrate Dynamically .........................................................................32
Figure 26 Drop in Bitrate after Dynamic Bitrate Change ..........................................................33
Figure 27 Create Additional Output Channels .......................................................................34
Figure 28 Channel 1 Tab –.ts File Encode............................................................................35
Figure 29 Enabling KLV...................................................................................................38
Figure 30 Creating a New User Preset Configuration...............................................................40
Figure 31 Entering a User Preset Name ...............................................................................40
Figure 32 Saving a User Preset .........................................................................................40
Figure 33 Accessing Advanced Settings ...............................................................................43
Figure 34 Default UDP Settings (Left) and Advanced UDP Settings (Right).....................................44
Figure 35 Saving Updated Network Settings .........................................................................45
Figure 36 Save Complete Message .....................................................................................46
Figure 37 Wowza Performance Settings ..............................................................................55
Figure 38 Wowza Security Settings ....................................................................................56

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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Q603 is a compact OEM system supporting H.265/HEVC, H.264 and MJPEG encode in resolutions up to
2160p at 30 fps. At this time, the Q603 supports both visible and thermal cameras. The hardware consists of
one Z3-Q603-MOD System on Module card with one Z3-Q603-APP-0x application board, and an IO/Connector
board. The software consists of Qualcomm processor and application packages to allow users to develop
their own advanced multimedia applications.
The Z3-Q603-MOD (PCB-0101-20) is a compact OEM module which supports H.265/HEVC and H.264 High
Profile encode at up to 2160p30.
Figure 1 Z3-Q603-MOD Dimensions
38 mm
50 mm

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The Z3-Q603-APP (PCB-0103-20) is an application board design for rapid prototyping of the Z3-Q603-MOD
and is included in the Q603-10, -15, and -23. This application board uses the I/O expansion capability of the
module to implement additional functions not present in the module itself. This application board has one
HDMI input, one micro HDMI output, one Sony HDMI Camera KEL Input, one LVDS HD Camera KEL Input, and
Composite In.
The Q603-10 features an additional IO/Connector board (PCB-0104-30). This board features Gigabit
Ethernet, USB type C, RS-485, UART, and RS-232 serial.
Figure 3 Q603-10 (top), Q603-15 (left), and Q603-23
(right) Dimensions
38 mm
50 mm
Figure 2 Z3-Q603-APP Connections
40 mm
50 mm
50 mm
38 mm
38 mm

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The Q603 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. The software bundle
also contains tools to allow the development of high-level applications using hardware-accelerated video
processing. Those customers that license the optional source code package can also receive source code for
Z3’s applications, providing an ideal starting point for custom applications.
Z3 Technology can provide services to customize the software applications to a customer’s specification. For
design services or additional support, please contact Z3 at www.Z3technology.com or
[e-mail].
* Supports non-HDCP HDMI content only. For example, Blu-Ray players cannot be used as a video source.
The following figure shows a block diagram of the Q603 system.
Figure 4 Q603-RPS Block Diagram

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Q603-10H
The Q603-10H is a variation of the Q603 that includes a Power over Ethernet (PoE) module to allow
for power to be transported over ethernet instead of the standard +12 V DC Adapter. This module encodes 1
stream of up to 4Kp30 resolution video from a camera to a display. For more information on the Q603-10H,
please view the datasheet located at www.z3technology.com
Q603-SC
The Q603-SC is a variation of the Q603 that allows for a 3G-SDI and Composite video inputs, as well
as HDMI output. This module outputs 1 stream of 1080p60 (HD) resolution video over IP. For more
information on the Q603-SC, please visit www.z3technology.com and download the latest datasheet.
3G-SDI Input
CVBS Input
LVDS KEL
HDMI Output

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2.0 QUICK START GUIDE
2.1 Before Attaching A Camera Block
Before connecting a camera block, a thorough review of section 9.0 is required.
2.2 If You Have Received a System from Z3 with the Software Preloaded
To start working with the encoder, you can go straight to Section 10.0 “RUNNING THE ENCODER”. This
section describes how to quickly stream UDP, RTP, RTSP or RTMP as well as record to a Micro-SD card.
Enabling Pro-MPEG Forward Error Correction (FEC), or KLV data are also described.
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3.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS
▪1 x Q603
▪1 x 12V1A Power Supply
▪1 x Serial Cable
▪1 x Null Modem Adapter
4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS
1: Ethernet (1 Gb on Q603-10) 5: Micro HDMI Out (not enabled) (behind)
2: RS-232 Serial 6: Micro HDMI In (behind)
3: USB-C 7: Power/Status LED
4: 12V1A Power Connection 8: Board reset button
4
2
1
3
5
6
7
8
Figure 5 Q603 Interfaces
4
1
2
UART15
GPIO
GPIO
CVBS In
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Q603-SC
5.0 FEATURES
▪HEVC/H.265 single camera encode and stream up to 2160p at 30 fps (Q603-10, 10H, 15, 23),
1080p60 (SC)
▪Inputs: HDMI 1.4 from Miro-HDMI jack, KEL connector for HDMI cameras, LVDS from KEL
connector, and Composite
▪Additional Interfaces include 1Gb Ethernet, USB type C, Micro SD Card and RS-232 Serial, RS-485
▪Micro HDMI Output Enabled, Micro SD Card maximum 2TB
▪Audio Interfaces: Embedded from HDMI
▪Audio Codecs: HE-AAC, HEv2-AAC, AAC-LC
▪Supports streaming in MPEG-2 TS, RTP, RTSP, RTMP and TSRTP
▪Simultaneously stream in multiple resolutions, bitrates, codecs or output formats
▪Supports unicast and multicast streaming
▪Supports on-the-fly bitrate changes
▪HTTP-based configuration software for user-friendly configuration, control and update
▪RS-232 serial port for technical configuration and control
▪WiFi 802.11am dual band 4.33 Mbps
▪Bluetooth 5.0
▪PoE (Q603-10H & -SC)
▪Power Consumption: 5.1W or 425mA at 12V Typical
▪Encoder Size: 50 x 40 x 38 mm
▪Encoder Weight: 76g
1
4
USB 3.0
RS-485 Serial
3G-SDI In
Comp In
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5.1 Supported Input Resolutions - Encoder
HDMI/KEL: 2160p30, 1080i60, 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080i50, 1080p50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97,
1080p25, p1080p24, 1080p23.98, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25,
720p24, 720p23.98, 576p50, 576i25, 480p60, 480i30, and 480i29.97
Composite: 576i25, 480i29.97
3G-SDI (-SC ONLY): 1080p (up to 60fps), 720p, NTSC/PAL, VGA, CIF, and QVGA
Note: Interlaced inputs will be encoded as progressive by default; see section 7.2.1 for Encoding HEVC Interlaced
Streams.
* Supports non-HDCP HDMI content only. For example, Blu-Ray players cannot be used as a video source.
6.0 RS-485 Pin Information
(Pin 1 is noted by a blue triangle in the Q603-SC figure above)
Pin 1 RS485 A (RS422 TX A+)
Pin 2 RS485 B (RS422 TX B-)
Pin 3 RS422 Z (RS422 RX B-)
Pin 4 RS422 Y (RS422 RX A+)
Pin 5 GND
Pin 6 RS232 RX
Pin 7 RS232 TX
7.0 WIFI ANTENNA, J5 (Only applicable to Q603-10W)
J5 is a low profile UMCC/MHF type connector intended for connecting an external WiFi antenna. This
connector is located on the Q603-MOD (PCB-0101-20) on the Q603-10W. The module does not have an on-
board antenna for the WiFi, so one must be connected here if the WiFi function is to be used. The connector
placed is a Taoglas RECE.20279.001E.01 receptacle.
Figure 6 WiFi Antenna connection

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8.0 THERMAL MANAGEMENT
The Q603 system is comprised of a CPU module board, one Application board which contains the hardware
implementation of the input and output circuits and one Connector board which contains the major I/O
jacks such as Ethernet and power jacks.
The system requires that heat is removed from the CPU chip on the module board and from the FPGA chip
on the Application board and dissipated into the environment in order to maintain its operating temperature
specification. It may be necessary to also remove heat from other components on the module or application
boards depending on the environmental requirements of the final application. Keeping the CPU and FPGA
chips within their allowed operating temperatures is critical for the operation of the encoder system.
The system designer is responsible for implementing the cooling mechanisms necessary for any given
application.
The Q603 board set as provided from Z3 Technology includes a block of aluminum which is thermally
coupled to the CPU chip. This aluminum block is meant to be attached to a heat sink such as a metal
enclosure or other material capable of removing heat from the system.
Note that the aluminum block is a good thermal conductor but is a poor thermal sink. The aluminum block is
not efficient at radiating the heat from the CPU to air, it must be thermally connected to a device that can
dissipate the thermal energy.
The FPGA chip must also be managed carefully. This chip is located in the Application board, which is the
PCB “in the middle” of the stack, making its thermal management particularly important and a little bit
challenging. The system designer must assure some method to remove heat from the FPGA device. At a
minimum the system designer must ensure good cool air circulation in some pattern that heat is not trapped
between the Application board and the other two boards.
The thermal solution implemented by the user will determine the operating temperature range of the
system. The thermal solution must maintain the junction temperature of the CPU and FPGA chips within the
limits specified by the component’s datasheet. The CPU chip datasheet specifies a junction temperature Tj
max of 105°C, and 3GPP-mode ambient operating temperature of -20° to +60°C, while the FPGA datasheet
specifies a max junction temperature of +105°C.
Proper operation of the module requires that the thermal solution employed is capable of maintaining the
operation temperature of the CPU between -5°C and +100°C, and the temperature of the FPGA between -
10°C and +105°C. Ideally both CPU and FPGA max temperature should be maintained below +95°C.

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10.0 KEL CONNECTIONS
10.1 KEL Cable Warning
If you intend to use your Q603’s KEL connections, you will need to connect it to your chosen Sony
camera block. The Q603-10 assembly has two 30-pin KEL connectors that allow a flexible ribbon cable to
be used to connect the encoder assembly to an identical connector on a 4K or HD Sony block camera.
WARNING: If a 4K KEL camera is plugged into the HD KEL connector on the Q603 it will
destroy the Q603 and the camera. This is also true if a HD KEL camera is plugged into the 4K
KEL connector on the Q603. These actions VOID warranty.
Figure 7 KEL Cable Connection Warning
10.2 KEL Connection
(1) Connect the KEL ribbon cable to the Sony block camera. (Gold teeth face up)
(2) 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.
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Figure 8 KEL Connection to Q603-10
10.3 4K/HD Switching Reboot
Note: 2160p Camera Blocks
When switching between 4K and HD or HD and 4K monitoring mode on the Camera tab click on save
setting and a reboot is required.

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11.0 RUNNING THE ENCODER
This section gives step-by-step instructions on HEVC/H.265 encoding with the Q603 and streaming 2160p,
1080p or 1080i video to VLC media player running on your PC. In addition to the Q603, you will need the
following:
▪A 4K or HD video source with non-HDCP HDMI output.
▪A PC with VLC media player.
▪The SDP file(s) provided with your Z3 software release (see your customer support server account).
Please Note: Actual version numbers for your Z3 product may differ from those pictured in this document.
11.1 Set up the Video Source
(1) Select a 4K or HD source with non-HDCP HDMI output
-Power on the 4K or HD Source.
-Connect HDMI to a monitor.
-Set the 4K or HD Source to 2160p, 1080p or 1080i output.
-If your source is a media player, select content you would like to stream.
If you see playback on the monitor, you’ve confirmed the source works.
11.2 Connect the Encoder
(2) Connect the supplied 2.5 mm serial cable and null modem adapter to the serial console of the
application board and to your PC. (A USB to Serial converter may be needed. If so, the FTDI
UC232R-10 (Digikey part #768-1014-ND) is recommended.)
(3) Take the HDMI cable connected to the monitor and now connect it to HDMI In on the board. If your
source is 3G-SDI, in the case of Q603-SC, connect the source via SDI In.
(4) Connect an Ethernet cable to the board and a switch or router on the same network as your PC or
directly to your PC.
Figure 9 HDMI Encode Connections
+12V Power
Ethernet
HDMI In

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11.3 Set up the Terminal Window
(1) If you are running from a Windows PC, we recommend running TeraTerm for serial configuration and
monitoring. Select “Setup – Serial Port” and use the following settings:
Port: Whichever serial port the port is connected to
Baud Rate: 115200
Data: 8-bit
Parity: None
Stop: 1-bit
Flow Control: None
(2) 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”
11.4 Power on the Board
(1) Connect the 12V 1A power supply.
(2) Turn on the power switch. If all is configured properly, you will see the board booting up within the
terminal window. After 2 minutes, you will see the RPS Main Menu.
Note the local IP address and netmask (192.168.0.120 and 255.255.0.0 by default). This is the IP address
of the board. You will need this later to access the HTTP-based use interface.

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11.5 Accessing 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 downloaded this to your computer, you can find it on Z3’s support server.
(1) Verify your PC is on the same network as your Z3 product.
(2) Run the “ZFinder” PC Utility on your Windows PC. The ZFinder window appears. ZFinder completes a
scan of the network and lists the location of all Z3 systems connected to the network. In this case,
the Q603 appears.
(3) Click on the Q603 entry in the window to select it. This will cause the “Edit Device”, “Open Device”
and “Flash LEDs” boxes to activate.
Figure 10 Serial Menu

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Figure 11 ZFinder with Q603 Selected
*Note:Selecting “Edit Device” allows for manual changes to network settings including the Device Name, IP
Address, Netmask and Gateway address. Selecting “Flash LED’s” causes the status lights on the encoder to flash
and can be helpful if multiple devices are in use.
*Note:If the unit appears in ZFinder highlighted in red, there is a network incompatibility and you may not be
able to access the user interface until it has been resolved.
To be able to communicate with the board, the PC that you are communicating from needs to have the
same first two parts of the IP address. For example, if the board has an IP address of 192.168.0.120,
your PC would need to have an address of 192.168.x.y, where x.y is anything but 0.120 (and not
conflicting with what is on your current network).
11.6 Access the User Interface
The following actions can be completed in either the serial interface or an HTTP-based user interface
run on a web browser. For ease of use, the HTTP-based interface is described.
(1) Open an Internet browser window on your PC (for best results, FireFox or Chrome are recommended)
and enter the IP address of the RPS (192.168.0.120 by default) into the URL text box. The HTTP-
based graphical user interface (GUI) appears at the CH1 tab. (See Section 11.5 for information on
accessing the user interface using the ZFinder PC utility.)
11.7 Configure Channel 1 for Streaming UDP
Note: Settings in the user interface cannot be changed if the unit is currently encoding.
(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) In the CH1 tab, verify the “Video Source” is set to “HDMI” using the dropdown menu.
(3) Change “Output Resolution” to “Follow Input”.