Z3 Technology Z3-MVPR-01 User manual

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Z3Technology
User’s Manual
HD Video Player/Recorder
Model Name: Z3-MVPR-01
Version 1.04.15c
October 10, 2012
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions
carefully and save the manual for future use.
Z3Technology
Tel: [phone]
www.z3technology.com
[e-mail]

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Revision History
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
1.1.0
1/5/10
Original System
AC
1.1.1
5/6/10
Updated System
AC
1.1.2
5/7/10
Made correction
AC
1.1.3
6/25/10
Added MPEG-2 TS and HTTP Option
AC
1.1.4
11/11/10
Added Web Server Control of System
CH
1.1.5
11/17/10
Updated VLC Instructions
CH
1.1.6
5/17/11
Updated Encoder Configuration Options
CH
1.1.7
5/20/11
Updated Web Server Image, Manual Layout
CH
1.2.4
5/29/11
Updated Features and synchronized document with SW version
AC
1.2.4.1
6/13/11
Updated manual layout
CH
1.2.4.2
7/2/11
Update typo
AC
1.2.6
8/9/11
Updated Software Version
CH
1.3.4
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
1.04.15b
09/26/12
Updated TS Bitrate info in Section 5.4
NC
1.04.15c
10/10/12
Updated Ethernet(VBR/CBR) sections
NC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................4
1.1 PREFACE.......................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 ABOUT THE MANUAL ...................................................................................................................................4
2.0 PARTS LIST...................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 INCLUDED PARTS...................................................................................................................................4
2.2 OPTIONALACCESSORIES...........................................................................................................................5
3.0 FEATURES..................................................................................................................................................5
4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS.........................................................................................................................6
4.1 FRONT VIEW ................................................................................................................................................6
4.2 REAR VIEW...................................................................................................................................................6
5.0 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS.............................................................................................................................6
5.1 PC SETUP.....................................................................................................................................................7
5.2 WEB SERVER - ENCODER ........................................................................................................................7
5.3 LOCAL IP SETTINGS – ENCODER..............................................................................................................9
5.4 ENCODER CONFIGURATION OPTIONS.....................................................................................................9
5.5 WEB SERVER - DECODER ........................................................................................................................10
5.6 IP SETTINGS - DECODER........................................................................................................................10
5.7 DECODER CONFIGURATION OPTIONS..................................................................................................11
6.0 STREAMING OPERATION.......................................................................................................................12
6.1 TRANSPORT STREAM............................................................................................................................12
6.2 REAL-TIME TRANSPORT PROTOCOL..................................................................................................13
7.0 APPENDIXA: SERIAL CONTROL...........................................................................................................13
7.1 TERMINAL OUTPUT
..................................................................................................................................................13
7.2 SYSTEM MENU CONTROL.....................................................................................................................14
8.0 UPDATING FIRMWARE.............................................................................................................................15
8.1 SD CARD....................................................................................................................................................15
9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................16

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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 PREFACE
The Z3-MVPR-01 is a compact 100mm x 130mm high definition, low cost, network-enabled, software
configurable media player and recorder. Designed to excel at encode and stream or encode to file, the Z3-
MVPR-01 can also playback networked video and audio streams or locally stored content. The Z3-MVPR-01
is the ideal solution for industrial video, video distribution, digital signage & 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.
1.2 ABOUT THE MANUAL
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
2.0 PARTS LIST

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2.1 INCLUDED PARTS
2.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

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3.0 FEATURES
The Z3-MVPR-01 is a high definition, low cost, network-enabled media encoder with the following 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
USB interface for mass storage devices or other peripherals
Web-based configuration software
4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS
4.1 FRONT VIEW
Component Input
Component Output
Composite Input
Composite Output

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4.2 REAR VIEW
5.0 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
The System can be controlled via the web server on the Z3-MVPR-01. It can also be controlled via the serial
port.
5.1 PC SETUP
Initially, the simplest way to setup the
networked PC to communicate with the Z3-
MVPR-01 is to put the PC on the same
subnet as the Z3-MVPR-01. The IP address
of the Z3-MVPR-01 can be found on the
bottom side of the Z3-MVPR-01. The
Windows PC can be setup on the same
subnet by using these parameters:
NOTE: The static IP of the
computer cannot be the same as
the static IP of the Z3-MVPR-01
USB
SD Card
Ethernet
HDMI
Output

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Microsoft Windows users
1. Go to the Start Menu and select Control
Panel
2. Click on Network and Sharing Center
3. Click on View Status
4. Click on Properties.
5. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click
Properties.
6. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties window, select "Use the
following IP address" if not already
selected and specify the IP address you
wish to use. While entering this data you'll
also need to specify the subnet mask and
default gateway.
Linux users
The below information is for how to specify
and adjust your network settings through the
command prompt. Changing your network
settings will require root access.
1. Get to the command prompt.
2. Move to the /etc/sysconfig/network
directory.
5.2 WEB SERVER - ENCODER
Note: If you use unicast on the encoder, you must also use
unicast on the VLC receiver. If you use multicast on the
encoder, you must also use multicast on the VLC receiver.
1. Power on the Z3-MVPR-01
2. Connect the Ethernet cable from the Z3-MVPR-01
unit directly to the PC
3. Disable all wireless and local area connections
4. For a client PC to access the Z3-MVPR-01 factory
default settings, set the IP address of the PC to
192.168.XX.XX (See 5.1 PC Setup)
5. Open Firefox or Internet Explorer 8 (or above) as
your web browser.
6. Type the IP address of the Z3-MVPR-01 in your web
browser (http://192.168.XX.XX) and then the Z3-
MVPR-01 web configuration menu will appear
7. Press “Stop Encoder” on the Encoder Control menu
8. Configure the Z3-MVPR-01 with your desired settings
(See 5.4 Encoder Configuration Options)

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9. Press “Start Encoder” on the Encoder Control menu
5.3 LOCAL IP SETTINGS – ENCODER
•In the Local IP Settings Section type in your desired Local IP settings
•Hit “Save User” to save your desired settings
•Power cycle the Z3-MVPR-01
•The new IP settings will now take effect

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5.4 ENCODER CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
Encoder Setup
Video Source Component, Composite
Audio Source Analog Jacks
Audio Codec AAC-LCADTS,AAC-LC LATM, AAC-HE ADTS,
AAC-HE LATM, PCM, MP3,AC-3 Passthru, None
Audio Bit Rate 64 kbits, 96 kbits, 128 kbits, 192 kbits
Video Resolution
Follow Input, 1080i (1
920x1080),
3/4 1080i (1440x1080), XGA (1280x1024),
720p 60fps*(1280x720), 720p 30fps (1280x720),
4/5 720p (1024x720), 16:9 PAL (1024x576),
D1 NTSC (720x480), D1 PAL (720x576),
4-CIF (704x576)
, VGA (640x480), 640x360,
2-
CIF (352x576), CIF (352x288), SIF (352x240),
QVGA (320x240), WQVGA (320x180)
*To do 720p 60 fps, you must change the output
of your video source to 720p 60fps.
Rate Control CBR, VBR
Video Bit Rate Custom
Video Profile Baseline, Main, High, Fast
Gop Size
15 Frames, 30 Frames, 60 Frames, 120 Frames,
240 Frames
Video Burst Size 150ms, 200ms, 300ms, 400ms, 500ms, 1000ms,
1200ms, 1400ms, 1600ms, 1800ms, 2000ms
Video Codec H.264, MPEG-2
Frame Decimation None, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4
Output Setup
Output Interface Ethernet(VBR)A, Ethernet(CBR)B
Output Format RTP, MPEG-2 TS
Dest IP Address 192.168.X.XX
Dest Port 8888
TS Bitrate* (usually 1.15 * [Video Bit Rate + Audio Bit Rate])
Local IP Setup

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Local IP Address 192.168.X.XX
Local Netmask 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway 192.168.0.1
* TS Bitrate (also known as Transport Rate) sets the transport rate of the total stream (audio and video)
including the null’s.
A: Ethernet (VBR) removes all nulls. Setting rate control to VBR is recommended, unless
very low bitrates are desired.
B: Ethernet (CBR) keeps the nulls.
5.5 WEB SERVER - DECODER
1. Stop the Encoder by pressing “Stop Encoder” on the web server.
2. Press the “Decoder” Button next to “Operating Mode” to change the operating mode to Decoder.
The title in the top-right of the browser should now say “MVE-01 Decoder” as pictured here in the
example.
5.6 IP SETTINGS - DECODER
1. Press “Stop Decoder” on the Decoder Control menu
2. Once the decoder has stopped, type in your desired IP settings
3. Hit “Save User” to save your desired settings
4. Power cycle the Z3-MVPR-01
5. The new IP settings will now take effect

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5.7 DECODER CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
Input Selection
Input Interface Ethernet
Input Format RTP
RTP IP: Port Custom
Output Setup
Output Interface Component, Composite
Video Format
Follow Input, 1080i (1920x1080),
720p (1280x720), Standard Def
Video Frame Rate 50Hz, 60Hz
Decoder Setup
Video Codec H.264
Audio Codec AAC, PCM, None
Local IP Setup
Local IP Address
192.168.X.XX
Local Netmask 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway 192.168.0.XX
6.0 STREAMING OPERATION
After connecting your video/audio source and configuring the Z3-MVPR-01 Encoder, hit “Start Encoder” so
the status below says “Status: Running.” If you are using the serial command instead, type “S” to start
streaming.
The way to set up VLC as your stream receiver on your PC differs depending on the format of your output
stream.
If your output format is transport stream, please follow the steps below:

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6.1 TRANSPORT STREAM
1. Open VLC Media Player
2. On the Media menu choose “Open Network Stream” (Cntrl + N)
3. If using VLC version 1.0.X:
a. On the Protocol menu choose “UDP”
b. Type in the static IP address of your personal PC
c. Change the Port Address to “8888”
4: If using VLC version 1.1.X:
a. Enter the network URL as follows: udp://@xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:8888 (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP
Address of your personal PC)
6. Press “Play”
7. If the original video is interlaced, the video can be deinterlaced as follows:
a. On the Video Menu choose “Deinterlace” and choose an option other than “Disable”
If your output format is real-time transport protocol, please follow the steps below:
6.2 REAL-TIME TRANSPORT PROTOCOL
1. Open VLC Media Player
2. On the Media menu choose “Open File” (Cntrl + O)
3. Under the Media Files category, choose “All Files (*)”
4. Choose the SDP file provided by Z3 Technology
5. If the original video is interlaced, the video can be deinterlaced as follows:
a. On the Video Menu choose “Deinterlace” and choose an option other than “Disable”
7.0 APPENDIX A: SERIAL CONTROL
Note: Please only use the serial control if you are experiencing difficulties with the Web Server.
Plug-in serial cable from Z3-MVPR-01 to PC
Setup teraterm on PC for 115k, 8, N, 1, N, 1ms/char, 50ms/line
Connect to proper COM port
Connect the Power of Z3-MVPR-01
Power-on Z3-MVPR-01
Output should come immediately to teraterm console

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7.1 TERMINAL OUTPUT
Z3 Technology, LLC DM368-MOD v10
H.264 Streaming Encoder
+=================================================+
| Current
| I - Change video input COMPONENT
| V - Change video codec H.264
| A - Change audio codec aac
| N - Change network address 225.1.2.3
| T - Change transport RTP
| F - Change framerate divider 1
| R - Change resolution 1080I
| G - Change GOP size 60
| B - Change video bitrate 9000k
| P - Change H.264 Profile high
| Y - Change H.264 QP range 5,28,51,0,40
| C - Change rate control mode VBR
| E - Change scan mode Interlaced
| D - Change delay limit ms 500
| H - Composite sharpness gain 3
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 1 - Set defaults for D1 streaming
| 2 - Set defaults for 720p streaming
| 3 - Set defaults for 1080I streaming
| 4 - Set defaults for RGB input
|
| S - Start streaming
| X - eXit to prompt
| W - Write config to flash
| Q - Quit to GStreamer menu
+====================================================+
Enter option:

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7.2 SYSTEM MENU CONTROL
H.264 Streaming Encoder System Menu Control
I - Video Input Options Component, RGB, Composite_A,
Composite_B,
V - Video Codec Options H.264, MPEG4, MPEG2
A - Audio Encoder Options AAC, PCM, None
N - Network Address Custom
T - Transport RTP, TSVBR, TSCBR,
F - Frame Rate Divider
1, 2, 3
R - Resolution Follow Input, Custom, 1080i, 720p, 720p30, D1
NTSC, D1 PAL
G - Gop Size 8 Frames, 15 Frames, 30 Frames, 60 Frames,
120 Frames
B - Bitrate Custom, 1000k, 1500k, 2000k, 3000k, 4,000k,
6000k, 8000k, 9000k, 10000k
P - H.264 Profile Baseline, Main, High, Fast
Y - H.264 QP Range
H.264 QP range format:
<min>, <init>, <max>, <minIntra>, <maxIntra>
Example: 5, 28, 48, 0, 40 means:
-Inter-frame QP ranges from 5 to 48
-Initial QP of 28
-Intra-frame QP ranges from 0 to 40
*Minimum allowed is 0, maximum is 51
C - Rate Control Mode CBR, VBR, Storage
E - Scan Mode Interlaced, Progressive
D - Delay Limit 150ms, 300ms, 500ms, 1000ms, 2000ms
H - Composite Sharpness Gain 0, 1, 2, 3

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8.0 UPDATING FIRMWARE
8.1 SD CARD
-Locate the UPD .img file on your Z3 Server user account
-Place SD card into computer
-Open the zwriter.exe windows program (provided by Z3)
-Select the UPD .img file
-Select correct location for your SD card Do NOT make mistake on this item. This will cause
wherever you are writing to be overwritten. There is no recovery once you hit “Write Device”
-Eject SD card from computer
-Place in SD card in SD card slot on system
-Power on system with terminal output connected to PC
-You will see the system updating the flash
-Once complete, the system will boot.
-Power off unit
-Remove SD card
-Power cycle system for clean boot and system should be updated.

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9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
No video is usually caused by networking issues.
oFirst: check IP address and Netmask. Ping PC from Z3-MVE-02 and ping Z3-MVE-02 from PC.
Use direct connection from Z3-MVE-02 to PC without router/customer network. Once video
connection is established, then add in customer specific network equipment.
oSecond: check to make sure firewalls are turned off
oThird: check video source. Verify video source is outputting compatible analog video
oFourth: verify PC is fast enough and has enough DDR to decode compressed video
oFifth: verify VLC version is 1.1x or later
No SDP file
oCheck your Z3 server account