Z3 Technology HE2K-DCK-1X User manual

User Instructions
Model Name: HE2K-DCK-1X
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REVISION HISTORY
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
01
07/24/2017
Original Document for HE2K-DCK-1X
JC
02
5/29/2018
Added Wi-Fi setup and HE265-DEC decoder option
SI
03
07/24/2018
Updated screenshots
RL
04
09/12/2018
Updated Operating Temperature
SI
05
04/30/2019
Updated screenshots, added ROI and Overlay Timestamp, updated
summary of options.
RL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................................ 7
2.0 FEATURES ............................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Supported Resolutions ............................................................................................... 8
3.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................................... 9
4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS ............................................................................................... 10
5.0 GETTING STARTED WITH THE HE2K-DCK-1X ....................................................................... 11
5.1 Connecting the KEL Cable ..........................................................................................11
5.2 Access the User Interface Using ZFinder .........................................................................12
6.0 STREAMING CONTROL ................................................................................................ 14
6.1 Stream UDP...........................................................................................................14
6.2 Stream RTP ...........................................................................................................17
6.3 Stream RTSP ..........................................................................................................19
6.4 Stream RTMP .........................................................................................................21
6.5 Tuning for Latency...................................................................................................30
6.6 Stream Multiple Resolutions........................................................................................33
6.7 Setting NTP ...........................................................................................................34
6.8 Record to USB/Micro SD ............................................................................................34
6.9 Microphone Input ....................................................................................................37
6.10 Composite Pass-Through ..........................................................................................38
7.0 CAMERA CONTROL .................................................................................................... 40
7.1 Zoom...................................................................................................................40
7.2 Preview Image........................................................................................................40
7.3 Color Controls ........................................................................................................41
7.4 Sony VISCA Camera Control ........................................................................................42
7.5 ONVIF Profile S......................................................................................................45
8.0 PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE HE2K-DCK-1X..................................................... 46
8.1 Save Current Settings ...............................................................................................46
8.2 Advanced Settings Mode ............................................................................................47
8.3 Encoder ROI ......................................................................................................48
8.4 Overlay Timestamp..............................................................................................49
8.5 Set a Static IP Address ..............................................................................................50
8.6 Upgrade Firmware...................................................................................................51
8.7 Setting a Password...................................................................................................52
8.8 Factory Reset ....................................................................................................53
8.9 Using Wi-Fi............................................................................................................54

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9.0 DECODE OPTIONS ..................................................................................................... 57
9.1 PC Configuration for HD HEVC/H.265 Decode ...................................................................57
9.2 ZEUS HE265-DEC Decoder .........................................................................................59
9.3 ZEUS SME-01 Decode...............................................................................................59
10.0 SUMMARY OF OPTIONS .............................................................................................. 60
10.1 The System Setup Tab .............................................................................................60
10.2 The User Presets Tab...............................................................................................62
10.3 The Status Tab ......................................................................................................63
10.4 The Camera Tab ....................................................................................................64
10.5 The Term Tab........................................................................................................68
10.6 The CH1 Tab (Channel 1) ..........................................................................................70
10.7 The CH2 & CH3 Tabs (Channels 2 & 3)...........................................................................76
10.8 Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs ....................................................................77
10.9 ZFinder...............................................................................................................78
APPENDIX A: Finding the IP Address of Your Computer .............................................................. 79
APPENDIX B: Configuring the Wowza Server for RTMP .............................................................. 80
APPENDIX C: Example Camera Controller Application............................................................... 82
APPENDIX D: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 86

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: HE2K -DCK-1X Board Stack Dimensions ........................................................................ 7
Figure 2 HE2K-DCK-1X Package Contents ................................................................................ 9
Figure 3 HE2K-DCK-1X Interfaces ........................................................................................10
Figure 4 HE2K-DCK-1X Physical Block Diagram (Camera Not Included).............................................11
Figure 5 HE2K-DCK-1X Connected to FCB- EV7520 (Camera Not Included) ........................................12
Figure 6 ZFinder with the HE2K-DCK-1X Selected .....................................................................12
Figure 7 User Interface – System Setup Tab ............................................................................13
Figure 8 CH1 Tab Configuration – UDP ...................................................................................15
Figure 9 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for UDP ..................................................................16
Figure 10 Example of Video Streaming to VLC (UDP)..................................................................16
Figure 11 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTP ..................................................................................17
Figure 12 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTP) .......................................................18
Figure 13 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTSP.................................................................................19
Figure 14 Finding your Camera’s IP Address ............................................................................20
Figure 15 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for RTP .................................................................20
Figure 16 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTSP) .............................................................21
Figure 17 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTMP Streaming to Wowza Streaming Engine™ ...............................23
Figure 18 Navigating to the Wowza Test Player ........................................................................24
Figure 19 Viewing Streamed Content on Wowza Test Player .........................................................25
Figure 20 YouTube Live Dashboard – Encoder Setup ...................................................................26
Figure 21 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTMP Streaming to YouTube Live ...............................................27
Figure 22 Facebook “Create Post” dialog box...........................................................................28
Figure 23 Facebook Live Streaming Dialog ..............................................................................28
Figure 24 Facebook Live Stream Encoder Settings .....................................................................29
Figure 25 Enable TS Lowlat Mode ........................................................................................30
Figure 26 VLC Media Player Tools Menu ..................................................................................31
Figure 27 VLC Media Player Advanced Preferences.....................................................................32
Figure 28 Recommended Settings ........................................................................................32
Figure 29 Create Additional Output Channels ..........................................................................33
Figure 30 Setting up NTP...................................................................................................34
Figure 31 USB Connection .................................................................................................34
Figure 32 Micro SD Connection ............................................................................................35
Figure 33 CH1 Tab Configuration – TSFILE..............................................................................36
Figure 34 Microphone Connection........................................................................................37
Figure 35 CH1 Tab Configuration – Microphone Audio Settings.......................................................38

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Figure 36 Composite Connection .........................................................................................38
Figure 37 Set Composite Pass-Through Resolution.....................................................................39
Figure 38 Camera Zoom Slider............................................................................................40
Figure 39 Camera Tab Preview Image ...................................................................................41
Figure 40 Color Controls...................................................................................................41
Figure 41 Com2TCP Configuration .......................................................................................43
Figure 42 Camera Controller Software Configuration .................................................................44
Figure 43 The User Presets Tab ...........................................................................................46
Figure 44 Entering a User Preset Name .................................................................................46
Figure 45 Saving a User Preset............................................................................................46
Figure 46 Accessing Advanced Settings..................................................................................47
Figure 47 Default UDP Settings (Left) and Advanced UDP Settings (Right).........................................48
Figure 48 Channel 1 Tab with ROI.........................................................................................49
Figure 49 CH1 Tab Overlay Timestamp ...................................................................................49
Figure 50 Saving Updated Network Settings ............................................................................50
Figure 51 Updating Device Firmware ....................................................................................51
Figure 52 Software Updater Screen......................................................................................52
Figure 53 Creating or Changing the Password ..........................................................................52
Figure 54 Password Entry Screen.........................................................................................53
Figure 55 Pinhole Reset.....................................................................................................53
Figure 56: Display of Network Options ...................................................................................54
Figure 57: Example of encoder showing up on ZFinder application .................................................55
Figure 58: ZFinder page showing “Available Networks” dropdown ..................................................55
Figure 59 LAV Filters Configuration ......................................................................................57
Figure 60 Disable Hardware Decoding in VLC ..........................................................................58
Figure 61 ZEUS HE265-DEC H.265 Decoder ..............................................................................59
Figure 62 ZEUS SME-01 H.264 Decoder ..................................................................................59
Figure 63 Term Tab Configuration.........................................................................................68
Figure 64 Using the Command Prompt to Determine Your PC’s IP Address.........................................79
Figure 65 Locating Your Computer’s IP Address ........................................................................79
Figure 66 Wowza Performance Settings .................................................................................80
Figure 67 Wowza Security Settings.......................................................................................81
Figure 68 Running the Example Application ............................................................................82

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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The HE2K-DCK-1X is a H.265/HEVC, H.264 and MJPEG video encoder designed to be a companion to the Sony
FCB-EV7520 block camera. It is capable of accepting HD video from the camera at 60 frames per second and
producing IP streams that can be sent on a standard Ethernet cable. The HE2K-DCK-1X has one KEL
connector for Sony FCB-EV7520 or compatible cameras.
Figure 1: HE2K -DCK-1X Board Stack Dimensions
58 mm
58 mm

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2.0 FEATURES
▪Noise reduction algorithm for high frequency and high detail areas
▪HEVC/H.265 encode and stream up to 1080p at 60 fps
▪H.264 encode and stream up to 1080p at 60 fps
▪Encode modes of operation: HEVC/H.265, H.264 and MJPEG
▪Low bandwidth, low latency video encoding
▪Simultaneously output two different resolutions from a single video source
▪Remote camera control via HTTP-based interface or pass VISCA camera control commands over IP
▪Inputs: powered line audio
▪Outputs: composite
▪Additional Interfaces include Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, Micro SD Card and RS-232 Serial
▪RS485, alarm input and output interfaces available internally
▪Supports streaming in MPEG-2 TS (UDP), RTP, RTSP, RTMP* and TSRTP
▪Supports unicast and multicast streaming
▪Compatible with CDN’s including Wowza Streaming Engine™ *, YouTube Live* and Facebook Live*
▪Record a compressed .ts/.mp4 file to a USB/SD storage device
▪Record a JPG snapshot while video streaming
▪Easily mounts to tripods or mounting brackets (Enclosure Sold separately)
▪ONVIF® profile S compliant
▪Compatible with the ZEUS® Z3-SME-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
▪Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) when present
▪Operating Temp: -5 to 70 degrees C at 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
▪Storage Temp: -10 to 60 degrees C at 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
▪Weight: 87g
▪Encoder Board Size: 58 x 58 mm (2.28 x 2.28 in)
2.1 Supported Resolutions
The HE2K-DCK-1X supports simultaneous output of up to three streams encoded at different resolutions,
frame rates and bitrates. Supported stream resolutions are:
1080p (2MP), 1280x1024, 720p (1MP), 480p, 576p, 1024x576, 704x576, 640x480, 640x360, 420x380,
352x576, 352x288, 352x240, 320x240, and 320x180

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In addition to scaling the resolution, the camera is also capable of scaling down the frame rate to save
bandwidth. Each channel can select from full frame rate, half frame rate, quarter or sixth frame rate.
For example, it is possible to configure a primary stream of 1920x1080 at 60 fps simultaneously with a
secondary stream at 480p at 10 fps.
The maximum performance for two channels is two 1080p60 streams.
3.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS
Figure 2 HE2K-DCK-1X Package Contents
*NOTE: additional cables may be required to connect your secondary camera. Contact Sales for more
information about available cables and compatible cameras.
HE2K PCB Assembly
KEL Ribbon Cable
12V 1 Amp AC Adapter-
Optional
Serial Cable-
Optional
Gender Changer-
Optional

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4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS
1: RS-232 Serial Port
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5: Status Light
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2: USB 2.0 6: Composite Output
3: Microphone Input 7: 12V Power (optional)
4: GigE (PoE)
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For advanced debugging purposes only. Not needed by typical users.
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LED light will blink green when streaming.
Figure 3 HE2K-DCK-1X Interfaces

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5.0 GETTING STARTED WITH THE HE2K-DCK-1X
Note: Some GUI images may reference the Z3Cam-4k, functionality and interface is otherwise the same.
5.1 Connecting the KEL Cable
If you have received an HE2K-DCK-1X assembly, you will need to connect it to the Sony FCB-EV7520
camera block. The Interface Front End PCB of the HE2K-DCK-1X assembly (see Figure 4) has a 30-pin
KEL connector that allows a flexible ribbon cable to be used to connect the encoder assembly to an
identical connector on the Sony FCB- EV7520.
(1) Connect the KEL ribbon cable to the Sony FCB-EV7520 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.
The KEL cable is sold separately (ordering part number: CBL-0025-01).
Figure 4 HE2K-DCK-1X Physical Block Diagram (Camera Not Included)
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Figure 5 HE2K-DCK-1X Connected to FCB- EV7520 (Camera Not Included)
5.2 Access 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 yet downloaded this to your computer, you can find this program at Z3Stream.com/downloads .
(1) Verify your PC is set to DHCP. If it is set to a static IP address, ZFinder may be unable to discover
your camera.
Note: The HE2K-DCK-1X is set to DHCP by default. If no DHCP server is available on the network, a static IP
address of 192.168.0.120 and a netmask of 255.255.0.0 will be assigned. The IP address can be manually
entered as the URL in a browser window to access the user interface.
(2) Run the ZFinder PC utility on your PC. You may need to allow it past any firewalls or security
programs on your PC. The ZFinder window appears and completes a scan of the network. ZFinder
then lists all Z3 systems connected to the network. The HE2K-DCK-1X appears.
(3) Click on the HE2K-DCK-1X entry in the window to select it. This will cause the Edit Device, Open
Device and Flash LEDs buttons to activate.
Figure 6 ZFinder with the HE2K-DCK-1X Selected
Note: Selecting Edit Device allows for manual changes to network settings. See Section 10.9, ZFinder, for more
information.
Sony FCB EV7520
(Not Included)
KEL Ribbon Cable
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Note: If the device appears in red, there is a network error, and network settings will need to be modified in
order to access the user interface.
(4) Click on Open Device. An internet browser window is opened in your default web browser (for best
results, Firefox or Chrome are recommended) and the user interface appears with the System Setup
tab open.
Figure 7 User Interface – System Setup Tab
(5) By default, the system will have automatically started encoding. Click on the CH1 tab for channel
one configuration settings. If the encoder status message in the bottom right corner of the screen
shows RUNNING, you will need to click the stop or Stop All button in order to change any settings.

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6.0 STREAMING CONTROL
This section gives step-by-step instructions on setting the HE2K-DCK-1X to output and stream video using
each of the output format options: UDP, RTP, RTSP and RTMP. In addition to the HE2K-DCK-1X, a Windows PC
with the VLC media player
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downloaded is required. Please see Section 8.6, Decoder Options, for more
information on compatible decoders and PC configuration and requirements for H.265/HEVC decode at HD
resolutions.
6.1 Stream UDP
6.1.1 UDP Camera Setup
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) Verify the Output Resolution is set to Follow Input to output a HD stream. If a lower resolution
output is desired, select this in the dropdown menu and resizing will occur.
(3) Select the Video Codec you would like to use for your video encoding. In the pictured example
H265(HEVC) is selected.
(4) Under Output Setup, select UDP in the Output Format dropdown menu.
(5) Set Dest Address to:
a. the IP address of your PC that will be running the VLC media player. To determine the correct
IP address of your PC, see APPENDIX A: Finding the IP Address of Your Computer. In the
example pictured, 192.168.0.6 is used.
b. or a multicast address. An example multicast address would be 225.1.2.3. If you are on a
shared network, check with your Network Administrator.
(6) Make note of the value listed for Dest Port. This will be 8600 by default when your system is first
received.
Note: By default a limited selection of video encoding settings are available in the user interface. See Section
8.2, “Advanced Settings Mode”, for more information on accessing additional settings.
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(7) Click on the Start button. After a moment, the encoder status will change to RUNNING and the fields
above will appear in dark grey. The status LED on the unit will blink green when streaming.
Figure 8 CH1 Tab Configuration – UDP
6.1.2 Run VLC to View UDP Stream
Note: Verify your PC is set up to handle decode of H.265 content at HD resolutions. See Section 9.1, “PC
Configuration for HD HEVC/H.265 Decode”, for more information.
(8) Open the VLC media player on your PC.
(9) Select the Media menu.
(10) Select Open Network Stream.
(11) Under the Network tab, enter “udp://@Dest_Address:Dest_Port” for the network URL.
c. Dest_Address will be values of the IP address or multicast address entered in the Dest
Address field in the user interface CH1 tab. The IP address used in this example is
192.168.0.6.
(4) Change
to “UDP”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(7) Click “Start”
(2) Verify is
“Follow input”
(3) Verify is
“H265(HEVC)”
(5) Set to PC
IP Address or
Multicast Address
(6) Note value

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d. Dest_Port will match the value found in the Dest Port field in the Encoder tab. The default
value is 8600.
e. In this example, the full network URL would be “udp://@192.168.0.6:8600”.
(12) Press Enter or click Play.You will see your camera’s video streaming to VLC.
Figure 10 Example of Video Streaming to VLC (UDP)
Figure 9 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for UDP

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6.2 Stream RTP
6.2.1 RTP Camera Setup
Note: Settings in the user interface cannot be changed if the unit is currently encoding.
(1) Return to the user interface, and 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) Verify Output Resolution is set to Follow Input to output a HD stream. If a lower resolution output is
desired, select this in the dropdown menu and resizing will occur.
(3) Select the codec you would like to use for your video encoding. In the pictured example,
H265(HEVC) is selected.
(4) Under Output Setup, select RTP in the Output Format dropdown menu.
Note: By default a limited selection of video encoding settings are available in the user interface. See Section
8.2, “Advanced Settings Mode”, for more information on accessing additional settings.
(5) Click on the Start button. After a moment, the encoder status will change to RUNNING and the fields
above will appear in dark grey. The status LED on the unit will blink green when streaming.
Figure 11 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTP
(4) Change
to “RTP”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(5) Click “Start”
(3) Note value
(2) Verify is
“Follow Input”

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6.2.2 Run VLC to View RTP Stream
An SDP file is needed to view an RTP stream from the HE2K-DCK-1X in the VLC media player. If you have
not yet downloaded these files to your computer, you can find them at Z3Cam-4k.Z3technology.com.
Note: Verify your PC is set up to handle decode of H.265 content at HD resolutions. See Section 9.1, “PC
Configuration for HD HEVC/H.265 Decode”, for more information.
(1) Open the VLC media player on your PC.
(2) Select the Media menu.
(3) Select Open File.
(4) Find and select the SDP file corresponding to the video codec you selected previously.
a. H265(HEVC) video: use the SDP file entitled “z3-h265-HE2K-dck.sdp”
b. H264(AVC) video: use the SDP file entitled “z3-h264-HE2K-dck.sdp”
(5) Press Enter or click Open. You will see your camera’s video streaming to VLC.
Figure 12 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTP)

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6.3 Stream RTSP
6.3.1 RTSP Camera Setup
Note: Settings in the user interface cannot be changed if the unit is currently encoding.
(1) Return to the user interface, and 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) Verify Output Resolution is set to Follow Input to output a HD stream. If a lower resolution output is
desired, select this in the dropdown menu and resizing will occur.
(3) Select the codec you would like to use for your video encoding. In the pictured example,
H265(HEVC) is selected.
(4) Under Output Setup, select RTSP in the Output Format dropdown menu.
Note: By default a limited selection of video encoding settings are available in the user interface. See Section
8.2, “Advanced Settings Mode”, for more information on accessing additional settings.
(5) Click on the Start button. After a moment, the encoder status will change to RUNNING and the fields
above will appear in dark grey. The status LED on the unit will blink green when streaming.
Figure 13 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTSP
(4) Change
to “RTSP”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(5) Click “Start”
(3) Note value
(2) Verify is
“Follow Input”

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6.3.2 Run VLC to View RTSP Stream
Note: Verify your PC is set up to handle decode of H.265 content at HD resolutions. See Section 9.1, “PC
Configuration for HD HEVC/H.265 Decode”, for more information.
(6) Open the VLC media player on your PC.
(7) Select the Media menu.
(8) Select Open Network Stream.
(9) Enter “rtsp:// IP_Address/z3-#{m}.sdp” for the network URL
a. IP_Address will be the IP address of your HE2K-DCK-1X. If your camera is set to DHCP (This is
the default setting when it is first received.), you can find this in ZFinder or the web browser
with your user interface open. If you have set your encoder to a static IP address, this should
match the Local IP Address field in the System Setup tab. In the example pictured, the
encoder was assigned 192.168.0.120 at start up.
b. z3-# corresponds to the number of the channel tab of the user interface. For example, if the
CH1 tab is used, “z3-1” is entered.
a. {m} is added if a multicast address is being used. (For example, rtsp://IP_Address/z3-
1m.mp4) If you are using a unicast address, as we are in the example pictured, omit the
letter mafter z3-1 in the address.
b. In this example, the full network URL would be “rtsp://192.168.0.120/z3-1.mp4”.
Figure 15 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for RTP
Figure 14 Finding your Camera’s IP Address
Current IP Address of
your HE2K-DCK-1X