Z3 Technology Z3-MVPR-01 User manual

User Instructions
H.264 HD Encoder
Z3-MVPR-01 Multiformat Video Player/Recorder
Model Name: Z3-MVPR-01
DOC-USR-0036-02
Manual Version 1.06.07b
Software Version 1.06.07
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
1.01.00
1/5/10
Original System
AC
1.01.01
5/6/10
Updated System
AC
1.01.02
5/7/10
Made correction
AC
1.01.03
6/25/10
Added MPEG-2 TS and HTTP Option
AC
1.01.04
11/11/10
Added Web Server Control of System
CH
1.01.05
11/17/10
Updated VLC Instructions
CH
1.01.06
5/17/11
Updated Encoder Configuration Options
CH
1.01.07
5/20/11
Updated Web Server Image, Manual Layout
CH
1.02.04
5/29/11
Updated Features and synchronized document with SW version
AC
1.02.04.1
6/13/11
Updated manual layout
CH
1.02.04.2
7/2/11
Update typo
AC
1.02.06
8/9/11
Updated Software Version
CH
1.03.04
2/13/12
Updated software version. Fixed formatting errors
CH
1.04.15
06/11/12
Updated software version. Updated manual for changes.
SC
1.04.15a
07/16/12
Address Update
NS
1.06.07
01/24/14
Updated screenshots to match release 1.06.07, modified Section 5 to
use “ZFinder”, added Section 5.7 on using DHCP, combined encoder
and decoder parameter summary into 1 section.
RC
1.06.07a
02/19/14
Made correction in List of Figures. Modified wording on p.9/10/11,
and p.18, added a note on p.21 on p.27 about “Component” being used
to also select “HDMI” output, made correction in decoder sequence
numbering.
RC
1.06.07b
2/25/14
HW Warranty, Video Resolution, Temp & Humidity added, MAC Address
MS
“Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.—Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.—Consult the
dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.”

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CONTENTS
1.0!GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................................. 5!
1.1!Preface..................................................................................................................................................... 5!
2.0!INCLUDED PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................................ 6!
3.0!FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................................... 7!
4.0!OPERATING CONTROLS .............................................................................................................................. 8!
5.0!GETTING STARTED AND RUNNING THE Z3-MVPR-01 ............................................................................. 9!
5.1!Setting up the Video Source................................................................................................................. 9!
5.2!Connecting and powering up the Z3-MVPR-01.................................................................................. 9!
5.3!Finding the Z3-MVPR-01 on the Network using ZFinder................................................................ 10!
5.5!Opening a VLC Client to Receive the Encoded Stream ................................................................. 14!
5.6!Streaming RTP ...................................................................................................................................... 15!
5.7!Using DHCP............................................................................................................................................ 16!
5.8!Dynamically changing bitrate / frame rate .................................................................................... 18!
6.0!RUNNING DECODE ON THE Z3-MVPR-01 ................................................................................................ 19!
7.0!SUMMARY OF GUI OPTIONS...................................................................................................................... 24!
7.1!Encoder Options ................................................................................................................................... 24!
7.1!Decoder Options................................................................................................................................... 26!
8.0!PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE Z3-MVPR-01................................................................ 28!
8.1!Saving Current Settings....................................................................................................................... 28!
8.2!Making a Firmware Update ................................................................................................................ 29!
8.2.1!Updating Firmware From Web GUI .............................................................................................. 29!
8.2.2 !Updating Firmware from an SD Card ........................................................................................... 30!
APPENDIX A: SERIAL CONTROL......................................................................................................................... 31!
APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................... 34!

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Parts Included with the Z3-MVPR-01 .......................................................................................... 6!
Figure 2 Z3-MVPR-01 Rear View ................................................................................................................... 8!
Figure 3 Z3-MVPR-01 Front View.................................................................................................................. 8!
Figure 4 Z3-MVPR-01 Front Connections................................................................................................... 9!
Figure 5 Z3-MVPR-01 Rear Connections .................................................................................................... 9!
Figure 6 Z3-MVPR-01 Power Switch and Status Light.......................................................................... 10!
Figure 7 ZFinder with Z3-MVPR-01 Listed................................................................................................ 10!
Figure 8 ZFinder with Z3-MVPR-01 Selected........................................................................................... 11!
Figure 9 The Z3-MVPR-01 Web GUI ........................................................................................................... 11!
Figure 10 Changes to Encoding Parameters .......................................................................................... 12!
Figure 11 Z3-MVPR-01 Web Menu – Start/Stop/Status Section.......................................................... 13!
Figure 12 VLC Open Network Screen........................................................................................................ 14!
Figure 13 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (UDP/TS) .............................................................. 14!
Figure 14 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTP)..................................................................... 15!
Figure 15 Using DHCP................................................................................................................................... 16!
Figure 16 Saving “Use DHCP” .................................................................................................................... 16!
Figure 17 New IP Address in ZFinder........................................................................................................ 17!
Figure 18 Web GUI using New IP Address............................................................................................... 17!
Figure 19 Example of Dynamically Changing Bitrate ........................................................................... 18!
Figure 20 Z3-MVPR-01 Front Connections for Decode ........................................................................ 19!
Figure 21 Z3-MVPR-01 Rear Connections for Decode.......................................................................... 19!
Figure 22 Z3-MVPR-01 Changing to “Decode” Mode............................................................................ 20!
Figure 23 Z3-MVPR-01 Decoder Configuration Menu ........................................................................... 20!
Figure 24 Z3-MVPR-01 Example Encoder Settings for End-to-End Streaming.............................. 22!
Figure 25 Z3-MVPR-01 Example Decoder Settings for End-to-End Streaming.............................. 23!
Figure 26 The “Save User Settings” Button ............................................................................................ 28!
Figure 27 The “UPDATE” Button................................................................................................................ 29!
Figure 28 The Update Image Screen.......................................................................................................... 29!
Figure 29 TeraTerm Connection Screen................................................................................................... 31!
Figure 30 TeraTerm Serial Port Setup Screen ........................................................................................ 31!
Figure 31 Serial Port Encode Options....................................................................................................... 32!
Figure 32 Serial Port Decode Options....................................................................................................... 33!

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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Preface
The Z3-MVPR-01 is a compact 120mm x 130mm high definition, low cost, network-enabled,
software configurable media player and recorder. Designed to excel at encoding and streaming or
encoding to file, the Z3-MVPR-01 can also be used to play back networked video and audio streams
or locally stored content. The Z3-MVPR-01 is the ideal solution for industrial video, video
distribution, digital signage and security, and remote monitoring.
The Z3-MVPR-01 features multiple interfaces including composite input/output, component
input/output, HDMI output, SD card, USB and Ethernet.

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2.0 INCLUDED PARTS LIST
Z3-MVPR-01
5V Power Supply
HDMI Cable
Serial Cable
Gender Changer
Video Cable x 2
Figure 1Parts Included with the Z3-MVPR-01

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3.0 FEATURES
!H.264 BP & MP, MPEG-4 SP and MJPEG video encoding up to 1080p30 and 720p60
!H.264 BP & MP, MPEG-4 SP and MJPEG video decoding up to 1080p30 if source is another
Z3-MVPR-01
!Video Inputs: Composite, Component
!Output Interfaces: Composite, Component , HDMI
!Outputs RTP or MPEG-2 Transport Stream
!Low power consumption
!SD Card interface for local storage and firmware updates
!Ethernet Interface
!USB 2.0 Interface for mass storage devices or other peripherals
!Web-based configuration software for user-friendly configuration and control
!Serial port for configuration and control
!Operating Temperature and Humidity: 0 to 40 degrees C at 20-80% relative humidity
(non-condensing)
!Storage Temperature and Humidity: -40 to 70 degrees C at 20-80% relative humidity (non-
condensing)
!Measurements: 120mm x 132mm x 22mm
!Weight: 371g

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4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS
10 HDMI Out
11 Ethernet
12 SD Card
13 USB 2.0
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1 Component (YPbPr) In
2 Component (YPbPr) Out
3 Composite + Audio In
4 Composite + Audio Out
5 Head Phone Out
6 Serial Port Connection
7 Power LED
8 Power Switch
9 5V Power In
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Figure 3Z3-MVPR-01 Front View
Figure 2Z3-MVPR-01 Rear View

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5.0 GETTING STARTED AND RUNNING THE Z3-MVPR-01
For these steps, you will need: a computer, a 1080p30/1080i video source, a Z3-MVPR-01, a 5V
power supply, a video Cable, and at least 1 Ethernet cable.
5.1 Setting up the Video Source
(1) Select an HD source with component output (such as a Blu-ray player).
-Power on the HD Source
-Connect a video cable from the 3 component outputs of the source to “YPbPr In” of the Z3-
MVPR-01 (use the following mapping: red->red, white -> blue, yellow->green)
(2) Use the white and red connectors of a second video cable to connect to the left and right audio
outputs of the source to “CV+Aud in” of the Z3-MVPR-01:
5.2 Connecting and powering up the Z3-MVPR-01
(3) Connect an Ethernet cable to “Ethernet” on the Z3-MVPR-01 (see Figure 5). Connect the other
end of the Ethernet cable directly to a PC or to a network switch connected to a PC. You will
use this PC to control the Z3-MVPR-01 and to decode the output stream.
Figure 4 Z3-MVPR-01 Front Connections
(1) Connect to video
(2) Connect to audio L/R
Figure 5 Z3-MVPR-01 Rear Connections
(3) Connect to Ethernet
(4) Connect to 5V supply

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(4) Connect the power cable (see Figure 4).
(5) Power on the Z3-MVPR-01:
(6) Wait around 1 minute.
5.3 Finding the Z3-MVPR-01 on the Network using ZFinder
(7) Make sure your Windows PC is connected to the same network which the Z3-MVPR-01 is
connected to.
(8) Run the “ZFinder” PC Utility on your Windows PC. The ZFinder window appears. ZFinder does
a scan of the network and lists the location of all Z3 systems connected to the network. In this
case, the Z3-MVPR-01 appears:
Figure 7ZFinder with Z3-MVPR-01 Listed
Figure 6Z3-MVPR-01 Power Switch and Status Light
(1) Turn on PWR
(2) Status lights up after around 1 minute

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(9) Click on the Z3-MVPR-01 entry in the window to select it. This will cause the “Edit Device”,
“Open Device” and “Flash Leds” boxes to activate:
Figure 8ZFinder with Z3-MVPR-01 Selected
(10) By clicking “Edit Device”, you can change the Name, IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway
address of the Z3-MVPR-01. You can also flash the LEDs on the Z3-MVPR-01 by clicking “Flash
Leds” (useful if there are multiple Z3-MVPR-01’s connected). Click on “Open Device.” An
Internet browser window is opened (default browser used is Firefox) and the Web GUI appears:
Figure 9The Z3-MVPR-01 Web GUI

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(11) Now that you have reached the GUI, you are ready to modify the settings for the encode that
you want to do. Change “Video Source” to “Composite”, change “Output Format” to “MPEG-2
TS”, make sure “Dest IP Address” is “225.1.2.3”, and “Dest Port” is 8888:
Figure 10 Changes to Encoding Parameters
(1) Change “Video Source”
to “Composite”
(2) Change “Output
Format” to “MPEG-2 TS”
(3) Make sure “Dest IP
Address” is 225.1.2.3
(4) Make sure “Dest
Port” is 8888

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(12) The encoder may have already started. If it has, click on “stop”. The status should then
change to “Stopped”. Then click on “Start Encoder”. Once you do this, the status will
change. If the encoder hadn’t started already, simply click on “Start Encoder” and observe
the status change:
Figure 11 Z3-MVPR-01 Web Menu – Start/Stop/Status Section
(2) Status changes to
“Stopped”
(3) Click “Start Encoder”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop Encoder”

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5.5 Opening a VLC Client to Receive the Encoded Stream
(13) Run VLC on your PC (version used in testing at Z3: 2.05. Any version after 1.1 should be ok.)
(14) Select Media – Open Network Stream. In the box, type “udp://@225.1.2.3:8888”
(15) Press “Enter”.
(16) You should now see video streaming from VLC.
Figure 12 VLC Open Network Screen
Figure 13 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (UDP/TS)

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5.6 Streaming RTP
Once you have UDP streaming running, it is relatively simple to change to RTP streaming. All that
is needed are a change of settings and an SDP file (an example file is provided with the software
release from Z3). To stream using RTP, do the following steps:
(17) Click on “Stop Encoder” to stop the current encoding session.
(18) Make sure “Output Interface” is “Ethernet (VBR)” (see Figure 10).
(19) Change “Output Format” from “MPEG-2 TS” to “RTP” (see Figure 10)(Note: Do not select
“MPEG-TS over RTP”).
(20) Confirm that “Dest Port” (Figure 10) is 8888 (this will be important for the VLC configuration).
(21) Copy the “z3-dm368.sdp” file received from Z3 to your PC.
(22) Open VLC. Select “Media – Open File” and select the “z3-dm368.sdp” file you just copied.
(23) You should then see RTP video streaming on VLC:
Figure 14 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTP)

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5.7 Using DHCP
This release also supports using DHCP to acquire an IP address at boot-up:
(24) Click the “Use DHCP” check box in the Web GUI. Once it is checked, you will see that the
values of Local IP Address, Local Netmask, and Default Gateway will gray out:
(25) Click on “Save User”. Wait for “Saved All to User” message to appear:
(1) Click “Save User”
(2) Wait for “Saved all to User” to appear in status
Figure 16 Saving “Use DHCP”
Figure 15 Using DHCP
(1) Check “use
DHCP”
(2) Values gray out

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(26) Power off the Z3-MVPR-01.
(27) Power back on the Z3-MVPR-01.Wait about 1 minute.
(28) Click “Refresh” on ZFinder. The Z3-MVPR-01 should appear with a new IP address based on
what it received through DHCP:
(29) As you did previously, select the Z3-MVPR-01 row and then click “Open Device.” A browser
will then appear with the GUI, this time using the new IP address:
New IP Address
Figure 17 New IP Address in ZFinder
Figure 18 Web GUI using New IP Address
(1) Click “Refresh”
(2) New IP Address appears

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5.8 Dynamically changing bitrate / frame rate
It is possible to change 2 parameters in the middle of an encoding session:
(1) Video Bitrate
(2) Frame Decimation
To change these, simply enter the new desired value and then click the “Start Encoder” button.
The web page will respond with the following message:
Status: Changed rate
The video stream will then continue interrupted with the new parameter.
Figure 19 Example of Dynamically Changing Bitrate
(1) Change bitrate
(2) Click “Start Encoder”
(3) “Changed rate” appears in Status area

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6.0 RUNNING DECODE ON THE Z3-MVPR-01
Running decode and display requires a source streaming over the Ethernet (another Z3-MVPR-01
unit, for example), an Ethernet cable, a hub/router, a video cable, and a monitor with composite
(or component) input.
(1) Follow the steps described in Section 5.0 to connect the Z3-MVPR-01 and access the web server
to control settings.
(2) Connect the streaming source to a hub/router that is connected to the control PC. Connect the
Ethernet port of the Z3-MVPR-01 to this same hub/router:
(3) Connect the “CV+Aud Out” of the MVPR-01 to composite and audio inputs on a monitor.
(4) The control PC should still have the Web GUI of the Z3-MVPR-01. If the encoder is still running
from the previous demo, click “Stop Encoder” (Figure 11).
Figure 20 Z3-MVPR-01 Front Connections for Decode
Figure 21 Z3-MVPR-01 Rear Connections for Decode
(3) Connect to Ethernet
(2) Connect to 5V supply
(1) Connect to composite / Audio L/R on monitor

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(5) In the top right corner is an “Operating Mode” selector. Select “Decoder”
(6) This will cause the GUI to change to the Decoder configuration menu:
Select
“Decoder”
Figure 22 Z3-MVPR-01 Changing to “Decode” Mode
Figure 23 Z3-MVPR-01 Decoder Configuration Menu