Z3 Technology Z3-MVP-01 User manual

User Instructions
H.264 HD Multi-format Video Player
Digital Media Decoder and Streamer
Model Name: Z3-MVP-01
DOC-USR-0025-04
Manual Version 2.4.5b
Software Version 1.06.04
February 25, 2014
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
N/A
03/12/10
Z3-MVP-01 System
CH
N/A
06/13/11
Updated manual layout
CH
N/A
07/02/11
Minor corrections and noted limited 1080p30
decode
AC
N/A
02/16/12
Minor formatting corrections
CH
N/A
07/16/12
Address Change
NS
2.4.0
07/16/13
Major updates to section 7
PS
2.4.1
07/26/13
Formatting, DOC P/N
MC
2.4.2
09/03/13
Updates to reflect latest version
RC
2.4.3
09/06/13
Added GUI shots
PS
2.4.4
09/09/13
Modified flow
NC
2.4.5
09/13/13
Added Decoder Option Table
MC
2.4.5a
11/13/13
Added weight
MC
2.4.5b
2/25/14
HW Warranty, Temp & Humidity added
MS

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CONTENTS
1.0!GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................................. 4!
1.1!PREFACE................................................................................................................................................... 4!
2.0!INCLUDED PARTS......................................................................................................................................... 4!
3.0!FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................................... 5!
4.0!INPUTS AND OUTPUTS................................................................................................................................ 6!
5.0!GETTING STARTED AND RUNNING THE MVP-01 ..................................................................................... 7!
5.1!Setting up the Video Source................................................................................................................. 7!
5.2!Connecting the MVP-01......................................................................................................................... 7!
5.3!Setting Up the Computer...................................................................................................................... 8!
5.4!Configuring the MVP-01 ...................................................................................................................... 11!
6.0!DECODER OPTIONS.................................................................................................................................... 13!
7.0!PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE Z3-MVP-01 .................................................................. 14!
7.1 Save User Settings................................................................................................................................... 14!
7.2 Making a Firmware Update.................................................................................................................... 14!
APPENDIX A!SERIAL CONTROL .................................................................................................................... 15!
APPENDIX B!TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................... 18!
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Parts Included with the MVP-01.......................................................................4
Figure 2 Front View of the MVP-01..............................................................................6
Figure 3 Rear View of the MVP-01...............................................................................6
Figure 4 Front Demo Connections of the MVP-01 .............................................................7
Figure 5 Rear Demo Connections of the MVP-01 ..............................................................7
Figure 6 Windows PC Network Connections Window .........................................................8
Figure 7 Windows PC IP Address – Local Area Connection Properties Window ...........................9
Figure 8 Windows PC IP Address – Internet Protocol Window ............................................. 10
Figure 9 Turning on the MVP-01 ............................................................................... 11
Figure 10 MVP-01 Web Interface Menu ....................................................................... 11
Figure 11 Updating the MVP-01 ................................................................................ 14
Figure 12 TeraTerm Connection Screen ...................................................................... 15
Figure 13 TeraTerm Serial Port Setup Screen ............................................................... 16
Figure 14 Z3-MVP-01 Main Menu ............................................................................... 16

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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 PREFACE
The Z3-MVP-01 is a low-cost, HD media decoder with networking capabilities. Designed to excel in
the playback of networked video and audio streams as well as locally stored content, the Z3-MVP-
01 is the ideal solution for monitoring networked IP cameras, digital signage, video kiosks, and
media adaptors.
2.0 INCLUDED PARTS
Figure 1Parts Included with the MVP-01
Z3-MVP
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01
Video Cables (x2)
Power Supply
Serial Cable
HDMI Cable

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3.0 FEATURES
•Decode of H.264 HP/MP/BP at up to 1080p30
•Supports all resolutions up to 1080p30 when used with our MVE, DME, or MVPR series
•Supports all resolutions up to 720p30 decoding universally
•Decode of MPEG-4 SP/ASP and MPEG-2 up to 1080i30
•Decode from either a stream or local storage
•Video Outputs: HDMI, Component, Composite
•Audio Output: Headphone
•Low power consumption of 2.5W
•On-board video scaler provides a full screen with all resolutions
•Ethernet Interface
•SD Card for software updates and local storage
•USB 2.0 interface for mass storage devices or other peripherals
•Based on Texas Instruments TMS320DM368 DaVinci Processor
•Operating: 0 to 40 degrees C at 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
•Storage: -40 to 70 degrees C at 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
•Measurements: 133mm x 120mm x 22mm
•Weight: 370g

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4.0 INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
Figure 2Front View of the MVP-01
Figure 3Rear View of the MVP-01
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1 Component Output
2 Composite Output
3 Headphone Output
4Console/Serial Port
5Power Switch / LED
6 5V DC Power In
7HDMI Output
8Ethernet
9SD Card
10 USB
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5.0 GETTING STARTED AND RUNNING THE MVP-01
For this demonstration, you will need: a computer, a monitor or TV with HDMI compatibility, a
source that streams video, 1 Ethernet switch or router, a Z3-MVP-01, a 5V power supply, an HDMI
cable, and at least 3 Ethernet cables.
To use and run the MVP-01, please follow these steps:
5.1 Setting up the Video Source
(1) Start a video streaming source, such as a Z3 MVE, DME, or MVPR product, or an IP Network
Camera to stream H264. When doing so, note the destination IP address and destination port
being streamed to.
(2) Connect that source to an Ethernet cable. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an
Ethernet switch or router.
5.2 Connecting the MVP-01
(3) Connect the 5V power supply to the MVP-01 (do not turn it on yet though):
(4) Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the MVP-01 to the same Ethernet switch
or router used in step (2):
(5) Connect the HDMI cable to the MVP-01. Connect the other end to an HDMI monitor (see Figure
5).
(1) Connect
5V Power
Figure 4Front Demo Connections of the MVP-01
(1) Connect
Ethernet
(2) Connect
HDMI
Figure 5Rear Demo Connections of the MVP-01

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5.3 Setting Up the Computer
(6) Set the network settings on the PC to ones that can communicate with the Z3-MVP-01
(a) The default value of the IP address for the Z3-MVP-01 is 192.168.0.65, and the default
netmask is 255.255.0.0.
(b) Set your network settings on your PC to the following:
IP Address: 192.168.0.6
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
(c) If you are using a Windows PC, open the IP Properties window of your PC. Though this may
vary depending on the version of Windows running on your PC, a typical sequence would be
something like:
(i) Find the “My Network Places” icon and double-click on it to bring up the “My Network
Places” window.
(ii) On the left side of that window, find “View Network Connections” and click on that.
(iii) This should bring up a list of connections. If the Ethernet cable is connected, one of
the connections that shows up is “Local Area Connection”. Right-click on this and
select “Properties”.
Figure 6Windows PC Network Connections Window
Right-click and select
“Properties”

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(iv) You should then see a “Local Area Connection Properties” Window. In this window, one
of the options is “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”. Select this and click on “Properties”.
(a) Make sure this
is selected
(b) Click on this
Figure 7Windows PC IP Address – Local Area Connection Properties Window

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(d) At this point, you should now see the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window (Figure
8). Click on “Use the following IP address” and set the IP Address to the value you determined
in step 6b (default value = 192.168.0.6). Also make sure the netmask is “255.255.0.0”. Then
click “Ok” to save these values.
(e) If you are using Linux, you can set up an alias network address to match what you need. An
example of a command doing this would be:
# sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.6 netmask 255.255.0.0
Figure 8Windows PC IP Address – Internet Protocol Window
Set to 192.168.0.6 (or whatever
value you decide on that begins with
192.168.x.y and does not equal
192.168.81.68)
Make sure the netmask is
set to “255.255.0.0”

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5.4 Configuring the MVP-01
(7) Power on the Z3-MVP-01.
(8) Wait around 30 seconds to 1 minute for the power LED to light up.
(9) Open a web browser (Firefox is recommended). Type in http://192.168.0.65. You should then
see the MVP-01 Menu (if you don’t see this, please see the Troubleshooting section on page 18).
(9) Set the input format to match the streaming source. Options include RTP, RTSP, MPEG-2 TS,
and MPEG-2 TS over RTP.
Figure 9Turning on the MVP-01
Turn on Power
Figure 10 MVP-01 Web Interface Menu
(1) Set Format
(2) Set Output
(3) Set IP addr
source is
streaming to
(5) Save settings
(optional)
(4) Click “Start
Decoder”

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(10) Leave the output interface to “Component” (“Component” will work for Component and HDMI
in this version, while “Composite” only outputs to “Composite”).
(11) Set the IP address of the computer in the “RTP IP:Port” dialog box. Use the IP address and
port that you noted in step (1).
(12) Click “Start Decoder”
(13) You should see the status change to “RUNNING.”
You should now see video on your HDMI monitor.

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6.0 DECODER OPTIONS
Parameter
Options (default in bold)
Notes
Input Interface
Ethernet
Where to get the input stream to decode.
Input Format
RTP
RTSP
MPEG-2 TS
MPEG-2 TS over RTP
The format of the incoming stream. RTSP is
used in sources such as VLC and the TI IP
Network Camera.
RTP IP: Port
x.y.z.w:pppp (225.1.2.3:8888)
The IP address and port that the input stream
is being sent to from the streamer.
Video Codec
H.264
MPEG-2
The video format being used in the incoming
stream.
Audio Codec
AAC
MPEG
PCM
None
The audio codec being used in the incoming
stream. MPEG decodes MP1L2 and MP3.
MVE Flag
Yes
No
Set this flag if the streaming source is an
encoder from Z3’s DM368 family of products.
Output Interface
Component
HDMI
Composite
** Component will work for Component and
HDMI.
Video Frame Rate
50Hz
60Hz
Use to select between NTSC and PAL
monitors, for example.
Local IP Address
192.168.X.XX (192.168.0.6)
Sets the IP address of the Z3-MVP-01.
Local Netmask
255.255.X.X (255.255.0.0)
Sets the netmask of the Z3-MVP-01.
Default Gateway
192.168.X.XX (192.168.0.1)
Can generally leave as “192.168.0.1”
Stop Decoder
[Button]
-----
Stop the current decode session.
Start Decoder
[Button]
-----
Start a decode session.
Status
IDLE, STOPPED, RUNNING
Current status of the decoder.
Load Factory Default
Settings [Button]
-----
Load settings installed at the factory.
Load User Settings
-----
Load user settings previously saved.
Save User Settings
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Save current settings for later use.

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7.0 PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE Z3-MVP-01
7.1 Save User Settings
If you would like to save settings on your Z3-MVP-01 for future use, you can click on “Save User”
(see Figure 10).
7.2 Making a Firmware Update
(1) If you need to update the firmware, simply click on the UPDATE button in the upper right
corner:
Update
button
Figure 11 Updating the MVP-01

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APPENDIX A SERIAL CONTROL
The MVP-01 supports Z3's easy-to-use zPlayer multimedia software protocol through the console
port. zPlayer allows users to have more hardware control if they so choose. It enables complete
control over content playback such as looping and playback on external command. To use it,
perform the following steps:
1) Plug-in the serial cable (included in your shipment) from the Z3-MVP-01 to the PC.
2) Download and open TeraTerm. Connect to the proper COM port. Select OK.
Figure 12 TeraTerm Connection Screen
3) Setup the serial port by going to Setup>Serial port.
In TeraTerm, the settings are: 115200, 8, none, 1, none, 1msec/char, 50msec/line.
Examples of operating TeratTerm are shown in the figures below.

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Figure 13 TeraTerm Serial Port Setup Screen
4) Power on the Z3-MVP-01.
5) After approximately 30 seconds, the following menu will be displayed:
6) Press “2” to change the input format. It can either be RTP, RTSP, MPEG-2 TS, or MPEG-2 TS over
RTP.
7) Press “3” to change the input URL to the IP Address and Port for your specific needs. Some
examples are as follows:
Unicast Example: 192.168.0.6:8888
Multicast Example: 225.1.2.3:8888
Note: Unicast is used to stream to a single destination, while multicast is used to stream to
Figure 14 Z3-MVP-01 Main Menu

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multiple destinations. You can tell multicast and unicast by the address used. Multicast IP
addresses are always in the 200’s, while unicast always uses an address of 192.168.x.x.
8) Review all other options (1 through D) and update to your specific needs. If you do not know or
do not have any specific needs, the correct parameters are chosen by default. The IP
address of the Z3-MVP-01 is set to 192.168.0.65 by default.
9) Press “W” on the keyboard to save these settings. All user settings will revert to the original
default options if you do not save the settings when the Z3-MVP-01 is powered down.

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APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem: Web interface does not come up
-Is the Ethernet cable plugged into the Z3-MVP-01 solidly (do you see the link light on the
Ethernet cable which indicates data is being transmitted)?
-Does the MVP-01 IP address and PC IP address have the same first 2 values (or, if netmask is
set to 255.255.255.0, the same first 3 values)?
-Do the MVP-01 and the video streaming source have the same netmask? (Default value in the
MVP-01 is 255.255.0.0)
-Are all firewalls on the network turned off?
When contacting Z3 Support for additional support, please capture and include a log file with the
diagnostic level (option “!”) set to analysis.
Note: Our Express Limited Warranty will be void if the label on the hardware bearing the Serial
Number is removed, tampered with or defaced. You can view our full HW warranty at
http://z3technology.com/support-2/hardware-warranty/