Z3 Technology Z3Cam-4K-RPS User manual

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User Instructions
4K HEVC/H.265 & H.264 IP Camera
Model Name: Z3Cam-4K-RPS
DOC-USR-0102-01
Manual Version 1.05.02
Software Version 1.05.02
July 26, 2016
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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Revision History
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................. 61.0
QUICK START GUIDE ..................................................................................................... 72.0
2.1 If You Have Received a System from Z3 with the Software Preloaded........................................ 7
2.2 If You Already Have a System from Z3 and Need to Update the Firmware................................... 7
2.3 If You are Ready to Start Development............................................................................ 7
INCLUDED PARTS LIST ................................................................................................... 83.0
FEATURES ................................................................................................................. 84.0
4.1 Supported Resolutions................................................................................................ 9
UNTARRING AND BUILDING THE SAMPLE CODE .....................................................................105.0
5.1 Preparing the Linux Environment..................................................................................10
5.2 Making the Directories and Running the Make Script ...........................................................10
CODE OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................126.0
6.1 The z3apps/rdk Directory...........................................................................................12
6.2 Z3 Application Overview ............................................................................................12
RUNNING THE ENCODER ...............................................................................................147.0
7.1 Connect the Encoder ................................................................................................14
7.2 Set up the Terminal Window .......................................................................................15
7.3 Power on the Z3Cam-4K ............................................................................................15
7.4 Verify your PC has the Proper IP Address.........................................................................16
7.5 Run the HTTP-based User Interface to Configure Channel 1 for Streaming UDP ...........................17
7.6 PC Configuration for 4K HEVC/H.265 Decode....................................................................18
7.7 Run VLC to View the UDP Stream..................................................................................20
7.8 Configure Channel 1 for Streaming RTP ..........................................................................21
7.9 Run VLC to View the RTP Stream ..................................................................................22
7.10 Configure Channel 1 for Streaming RTSP........................................................................23
7.11 Run VLC to View the RTSP Stream ...............................................................................24
7.12 Changing the Bitrate Dynamically................................................................................25
7.13 Tuning for Latency .................................................................................................27
PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS....................................................................................288.0
8.1 Saving Current Settings .............................................................................................28
8.2 Changing the IP Address via Serial ................................................................................29
8.3 Changing the IP Address via the HTTP-based User Interface ..................................................30
8.4 Using ZFinder to Access the User Interface ......................................................................32
RUNNING THE CODE YOU BUILT ON THE BOARD ...................................................................339.0

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SUMMARY OF OPTIONS................................................................................................35
10.0
10.1 The System Setup Tab .............................................................................................35
10.2 The CH1 Tab.........................................................................................................36
10.3 Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs....................................................................37
APPENDIX A: Troubleshooting.............................................................................................38

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Z3Cam-4K Interfaces ............................................................................................. 6
Figure 2 Sample Content of Images Directory after Successful Build ...............................................11
Figure 3 Z3Cam-4K Encode Connections ................................................................................14
Figure 4 Z3Cam-4K Serial Menu ..........................................................................................16
Figure 5 CH1 Tab UDP Configuration ....................................................................................17
Figure 6 LAV Filters Configuration .......................................................................................18
Figure 7 Disable Hardware Decoding in VLC............................................................................19
Figure 8 VLC Open Network Screen (UDP) ..............................................................................20
Figure 9 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (UDP) ........................................................20
Figure 10 CH1 Tab RTP Configuration ...................................................................................21
Figure 11 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTP).......................................................22
Figure 12 CH1 Tab RTSP Configuration ..................................................................................23
Figure 13 VLC Open Network Screen for RTSP .........................................................................24
Figure 14 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTSP) .....................................................24
Figure 15 Viewing Bitrate in VLC.........................................................................................25
Figure 16 Changing the Bitrate Dynamically............................................................................25
Figure 17 Drop in Bitrate after Dynamic Bitrate Change .............................................................26
Figure 18 Creating a New User Preset Configuration..................................................................28
Figure 19 Entering a User Preset Name .................................................................................28
Figure 20 Saving a User Preset ...........................................................................................28
Figure 21 Saving Updated Network Settings ............................................................................30
Figure 22 Save Complete Message .......................................................................................31
Figure 23 Example ZFinder Window with a Z3 Technology Product Selected .....................................32
Figure 24 Updating the Device Firmware from the User Interface..................................................33
Figure 25 Updater Screen .................................................................................................33
Figure 26 Example File Selection Screen................................................................................34

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.0
The Z3Cam-4K-RPS rapid production starter kit is a compact encoder system leveraging Sony’s FCB-ER8300
4K camera block. The unit is capable of encoding HEVC/H.265 and H.264 video in Ultra-HD and HD
resolutions. The software consists of Linux kernel and application packages to allow users to develop their
own advanced multimedia applications.
The Z3Cam-4K IP camera features on-board interfaces including GigE, USB 2.0, RS-232 Serial, Micro SD,
Microphone Input and Composite Out. These features combined with the existing capabilities of the FCB-
ER8300 4K camera block allow for a complete compact HEVC 4K IP streaming solution. The OEM electronics
are also available for purchase as the HE4K-DCK-10.
The Z3Cam-4K-RPS 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 demonstration 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].
Micro SD
RS-232 Serial
Figure 1 Z3Cam-4K Interfaces
Microphone In
USB
GigE
+12V Power
NTSC/PAL Output

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QUICK START GUIDE2.0
2.1 If You Have Received a System from Z3 with the Software Preloaded
To start working with the encoder, you can go straight to Section 7.0, “RUNNING THE ENCODER,” on
page 14. This section describes how to quickly stream UDP, RTP or RTSP from the RPS.
2.2 If You Already Have a System from Z3 and Need to Update the Firmware
There are several options for updating the firmware on your RPS by following the instructions in Section
9.0: “RUNNING THE CODE YOU BUILT ON THE BOARD”, on page 33.
2.3 If You are Ready to Start Development
Details on how to untar and build the code can be found in Section 5.0: “ UNTARRING AND BUILDING
THE SAMPLE CODE,” on page 10. A brief overview of the code itself can be found in Section 6.0: “CODE
OVERVIEW,” on page 12.
Details on how to set up your system to access the code you have built can be found in Section 9.0:
“RUNNING THE CODE YOU BUILT ON THE BOARD”, on page 33.

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INCLUDED PARTS LIST3.0
1 x Z3Cam-4K IP Camera
1 x 12V 1A Power Supply
1 x Serial Cable
1 x Gender Changer
1 x Ethernet Cable
FEATURES4.0
Leverages Sony’s 4K video technology using the FCB-ER8300 camera
20x optical zoom using Sony’s patented Super Resolution Zoom
Noise reduction algorithm for high frequency and high detail areas
Visability enhancer ICR (Day and Night)
High sensitivity image processor
HEVC/H.265 encode and stream up to 2160p at 30 fps
H.264 encode and stream up to 2160p at 30 fps
Encode modes of operation: HEVC/H.265 and H.264
Low bandwidth, low latency video encoding
Simultaneously output two different resolutions from a single video source*
Pass VISCA camera control commands over IP*
Inputs: microphone
Outputs: Composite
Additional Interfaces include Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, Micro SD Card and RS-232 Serial
Supports streaming in MPEG-2 TS (UDP), RTP, RTSP and TSRTP
Supports unicast and multicast streaming
Optional ONVIF Profile S*
Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE)*
Compatible with the ZEUSTM HE4K-01 H.264 decoder (also available from Z3 Technology)
HTTP-based configuration software for user-friendly configuration, control and update
RS-232 serial port for technical configuration and control
* Available in an upcoming release. Contact Z3 Technology for more information.

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4.1 Supported Resolutions
Follow_input (2160p29.97)
Resize to 1080p29.97, 720p29.97 and 480p29.97

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UNTARRING AND BUILDING THE SAMPLE CODE5.0
5.1 Preparing the Linux Environment
Prior to building the Z3 code, certain modules are required. In Ubuntu 16.04 or later, the following
command can be used to get the required modules:
sudo apt-get install build-essential bison flex mtd-utils liblzo2-dev uuid-dev
zlib1g-dev libpcre3-dev autoconf autoconf-archive automake libtool libtool-
doc libc6-dev lynx xutils-dev libncurses5-dev yodl
In Fedora, the command would be:
sudo yum install bison flex mtd-utils mtd-utils-ubi lzo-devel libuuid-devel
pcre-devel automake autoconf libtool
If you are running a 64-bit OS, it may be necessary to install some 32-bit libraries for the cross-compiling
toolchain. You can determine whether your OS is 64-bit by using the “uname –p” command. A 64-bit OS
will return “x86_64,” while a 32-bit OS will return “i386”, “i586”, or “i686”.
For 64-bit Ubuntu, you can get the necessary libraries by typing:
# sudo apt-get install gcc-multilib
# sudo dpkg –-add-architecture i386
# sudo apt-get update
# sudo apt-get install libc6:i386 libncurses5-dev:i386 libstdc++6:i386 zlib1g:i386
For 64-bit Fedora, you can type:
# sudo yum install glibc.i686
For Ubuntu change shell from dash to bash:
# sudo dpkg-reconfigure dash
Then select “No” when it asks if “dash” should be the system shell (this will cause /bin/sh to be linked
to “bash” instead)
5.2 Making the Directories and Running the Make Script
The software provided will allow you to re-create the pre-installed software of the Z3Cam-4K-RPS
starting from the included code.
On a PC running Linux, create a directory where the released materials are going to be located:
# mkdir /home/z3/z3-he4k
Copy the released tar archive to that directory (note: the name may slightly vary).
# cp SW-CH1-00657-01_HE4K-DCK-10-20160721.tar.bz2 /home/z3/z3-he4k
Untar the archive (name of tar file may slightly vary):
# tar -xvjf SW-CH1-00657-01_HE4K-DCK-10-20160721.tar.bz2
*Note: Untarring takes 5 to 10 minutes.