Z3 Technology Z3-DME-10 User manual

User Instructions
HEVC HD Multimedia System
Digital Encoder and Streamer
Model Name: Z3-DME-10
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Manual Version 2.27
Software Version 2.27f
February 5, 2018
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REVISION HISTORY
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
1.03
04/01/2016
Original Document
RL/TA
1.04
06/23/2016
Changed to DHCP default. Added ZFinder information. Added KLV
information. Updates to Section 8.0.
TA
2.0.0
01/03/2017
Updated screenshots to 2.0.0. Updated to ZEUS logo with registered
symbol. Added sections on recording to USB, streaming in multiple
resolutions, RTMP and the advance settings mode.
TA
2.0.0a
01/11/2017
Addition of KLV compliance information to Sections 4.0 and 6.19.
TA
2.23
11/30/2017
Added KLV Metadata Multiplex Mode Section to Section 6.19
SI
2.27
2/5/2018
Updated interlace info and added Section 7.5 HTTPS support
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................7
2.0 QUICK START GUIDE ....................................................................................................8
2.1 If You Have Received a System from Z3 with the Software Preloaded .......................................8
2.2 If You Already Have a System from Z3 and Need to Update the Firmware ..................................8
3.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS....................................................................................................9
4.0 FEATURES .............................................................................................................. 10
4.1 Supported Input Resolutions - Encoder ......................................................................... 10
5.0 OPERATING CONTROLS ............................................................................................... 12
6.0 RUNNING THE ENCODER ............................................................................................. 13
6.1 Set up the HD Source.............................................................................................. 13
6.2 Connect and Power Up the Z3-DME-10 ......................................................................... 13
6.3 Access the User Interface using ZFinder........................................................................ 14
6.4 Configure Encoder for Streaming UDP .......................................................................... 16
6.5 View the UDP Stream in VLC ..................................................................................... 17
6.6 Configure Encoder for Streaming RTP .......................................................................... 18
6.7 View the RTP Stream in VLC ..................................................................................... 19
6.8 Configure Encoder for Streaming RTSP ......................................................................... 20
6.9 View the RTSP Stream in VLC .................................................................................... 21
6.10 Configure Encoder for Streaming RTMP ....................................................................... 22
6.11 View RTMP Streaming............................................................................................ 23
6.12 Encoding SDI Video ............................................................................................... 25
6.13 Encoding Composite Video ...................................................................................... 26
6.14 Tuning for Latency ............................................................................................... 28
6.15 Stream Multiple Resolutions .................................................................................... 28
6.16 Record to USB..................................................................................................... 28
6.17 Simultaneous Stream and Record .............................................................................. 30
6.18 Encoding with Forward Error Correction...................................................................... 31
6.19 Encoding KLV Stream............................................................................................. 33
7.0 PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE Z3-DME-10........................................................ 35
7.1 Saving Current Settings ........................................................................................... 35
7.2 Using a Static IP Address.......................................................................................... 37
7.3 Advanced Settings Mode .......................................................................................... 40
7.4 Making a Firmware Update....................................................................................... 42
7.5 HTTPS Support ..................................................................................................... 43
8.0 SUMMARY OF OPTIONS ............................................................................................... 45

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8.1 The System Setup Tab............................................................................................. 45
8.2 The User Presets Tab .............................................................................................. 47
8.3 The Status Tab...................................................................................................... 48
8.4 The CH1 Tab ........................................................................................................ 49
8.5 The CH2 & CH3 Tabs (Channels 2 & 3) ......................................................................... 55
8.6 Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs .................................................................... 56
APPENDIX A: Configuring the Wowza Server for RTMP ............................................................... 57
APPENDIX B: Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 59

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Z3-DME-10 Dimensions ..........................................................................................7
Figure 2 Package Contents ................................................................................................9
Figure 3 Front and Rear Panels ......................................................................................... 12
Figure 4 HDMI Encode Connections .................................................................................... 13
Figure 5 ZFinder with Z3-DME-10 Selected ........................................................................... 14
Figure 6 Z3-DME-10 User Interface CH1 Tab .......................................................................... 15
Figure 7 Channel 1 Tab - UDP ........................................................................................... 16
Figure 8 VLC Open Network Screen for UDP.......................................................................... 17
Figure 9 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (UDP) ...................................................... 17
Figure 10 Channel 1 Tab - RTP .......................................................................................... 18
Figure 11 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTP) ..................................................... 19
Figure 12 Channel 1 Tab - RTSP......................................................................................... 20
Figure 13 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for RTSP .............................................................. 21
Figure 14 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTSP).................................................... 21
Figure 15 Example Settings for RTMP Encode...................................................................... 22
Figure 16 Getting to the Wowza Test Player ....................................................................... 23
Figure 17 Viewing Content on Wowza............................................................................... 24
Figure 18 SDI Encode Connections ..................................................................................... 25
Figure 19 Channel 1 Tab - SDI........................................................................................... 25
Figure 20 Composite Adapter Cable ................................................................................... 26
Figure 21 Composite Encode Connections ............................................................................ 26
Figure 22 Channel 1 Tab - Composite.................................................................................. 27
Figure 23 Create Additional Output Channels ..................................................................... 28
Figure 24 Channel 1 Tab –.ts File Encode .......................................................................... 30
Figure 25 Enabling Zixi FeederTM Encode.............................................................................. 31
Figure 26 Enabling Pro-MPEG FEC Encode............................................................................. 32
Figure 27 Enabling KLV ................................................................................................. 33
Figure 28 Settings for Mutiplex Modes ............................................................................... 34
Figure 29 Reboot Screen Example .................................................................................... 35
Figure 30 Creating a New User Preset Configuration ................................................................ 35
Figure 31 Entering a User Preset Name ............................................................................... 36
Figure 32 Saving a User Preset.......................................................................................... 36
Figure 33 Saving Updated Network Settings .......................................................................... 37
Figure 34 Save Complete Message ..................................................................................... 38
Figure 35 Z3-DME-10 IP Address Shown in ZFinder................................................................... 38

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Figure 36 User Interface Using New IP Address ...................................................................... 39
Figure 37 Accessing Advanced Settings ............................................................................. 40
Figure 38 Default UDP Settings (Left) and Advanced UDP Settings (Right) ................................... 41
Figure 39 Updating the Device Firmware from the Web Interface ............................................ 42
Figure 40 Updater Screen ............................................................................................. 42
Figure 41 Insert SD Card for Firmware Update ....................................................................... 43
Figure 42: System Setup tab configuration.......................................................................... 44
Figure 43 Wowza Performance Settings............................................................................. 57
Figure 44 Wowza Security Settings .................................................................................. 58

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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ZEUSZ3-DME-10 is a cost-optimized, compact 116 x 115 mm system that allows HEVC/H.265 or H.264
encode of HD video (up to 1080p60) through SDI or HDMI inputs, and encode of SD video through a
composite input. It allows users to quickly take video from any of those three sources and stream them to
the web or internal clients/PCs via UDP, RTP or RTSP. This system is also enabled with Zixi FeederTM.
This solution is ideal for applications such as low-cost broadcast encoders, low-bandwidth video security,
satellite uplink, remote monitoring and industrial applications. The Z3-DME-10 provides immediate access
to H.265/HEVC HD video, integrated system peripherals and production-qualified codecs.
The Z3-DME-10 features HD performance, compact size, and low latency while still having less power
consumption than a PC-based encoder platform.
Figure 1 Z3-DME-10 Dimensions
116 mm
115 mm
24 mm

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2.0 QUICK START GUIDE
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 6.0, “RUNNING THE ENCODER,” on
page 13. This section describes how to quickly generate a UDP, RTP or RTSP stream to VLC, how to
stream RTMP, how to tune for latency, how to stream in multiple resolutions, recording to USB storage
devices, and how to utilize Zixi FeederTM and Pro-MPEG Forward Error Correction. Encoding from HDMI,
SDI and composite sources is described.
2.2 If You Already Have a System from Z3 and Need to Update the Firmware
You can update the firmware via the HTTP-based user interface (GUI) by following the instructions in
Section 7.4 “Making a Firmware Update”on page 42.
Please Note: Actual version numbers for your Z3 product may differ from those pictured in this document.

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3.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS
Z3-DME-10
5V Power Supply
BNC to BNC Cable
HDMI Cable
Composite Adapter Cable
Serial Cable
Gender Changer
Note: The serial cable and gender changer are included for advanced troubleshooting purposes only and are not
needed by the typical user.
Figure 2 Package Contents

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4.0 FEATURES
HEVC/H.265 or H.264 encode and stream up to 1080p at 60 fps
HD resolutions up to 1920x1080 including 1080i, 1080p60 and 720p
Standard Definition encoding for ISDB-T, DVB-H, and other standards
Zixi FeederTM enabled
Pro-MPEG Forward Error Correction (FEC) encode support
STANAG 4609/NGA MISP compliant (KLV)
Video Inputs: 3G-SDI, HDMI, Composite
Outputs UDP, RTP, RTSP, TSRTP or RTMP (H.264 only)
Simultaneously stream in multiple resolutions, bitrates, codecs or output formats
Supports unicast and multicast streaming
1x USB 2.0 interface for local storage
SD card interface for local storage and software update
RS-232 serial port for technical configuration and control
Measurements: 116 x 115 x 24 mm (4.57 x 4.53 x 0.94 in)
Weight: 397 g (0.87 lb)
4.1 Supported Input Resolutions - Encoder
HDMI: 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, p1080p24, 1080p23.98,
720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98, 576p50,
576i25, 480p60, 480i30, and 480i29.97, 1080i30, 1080i29.27, 1080i25
SDI: 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, p1080p24, 1080p23.98,
720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98, 576i25,
480i30, and 480i29.97
Composite: 576i25, 480i29.97
Note: Interlaced inputs will be encoded as progressive for MJPEG and H264 encodes. HEVC can be encoded as
interlaced by selecting Video Interlace Mode “Seperated” (Advanced Setting). The ffplay decoder application
can be used to decode the video by using the -vf tinterlace=merge argument.
Example for RTSP:
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5.0 OPERATING CONTROLS
1: Power Switch 3: SD Card 6: HDMI Input19: RS-232 Serial2
2: Status LEDs 4: USB 2.0 7: Composite Input 10: 5V Power
- Input 5: 3G-SDI Input 8: Gigabit Ethernet
- Encoder
1Supports non-HDCP HDMI content only. For example, Blu-Ray players cannot be used as a video source.
2For advanced debugging purposes only. Not needed by typical users.
Figure 3 Front and Rear Panels

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6.0 RUNNING THE ENCODER
This section gives step-by-step instructions on HEVC/H.265 encoding with the Z3-DME-10 and streaming
1080p or 1080i video to VLC media player running on your PC. In addition to the Z3-DME-10, an HD video
source with non-HDCP HDMI output and a PC with VLC media player are required. Encoding with an SDI or a
composite source is described in Sections 6.12 and 6.13.
Please Note: Actual version numbers for your Z3 product may differ from those pictured in this document.
6.1 Set up the HD Source
(1) Select an HD source with HDMI output.
-Power on the HD Source.
-Connect HDMI to a monitor.
-Set the HD Source to 1080p or 1080i output.
-If your source is a media player, select the content you would like to stream.
If you see playback on the monitor, you’ve confirmed the source works.
6.2 Connect and Power Up the Z3-DME-10
(2) Connect the HDMI source to “HDMI In” on the rear panel of the encoder.
(3) Connect an Ethernet cable from “Ethernet” on the back of the Z3-DME-10 to a switch, router or
other DHCP server on the same network as your Windows PC.
(4) Connect the 5V power supply, and turn on the power switch. It will take 20-30 seconds to boot.
(1) Connect to
HDMI Source
Figure 4 HDMI Encode Connections
(2) Connect to
Ethernet
(3) Connect to
5V Power
(4) Turn on
Switch

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6.3 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 downloaded this to your computer, you can find it on the USB drive provided with your system.
(5) Verify your PC is set to DHCP. If it is set to a static IP address, ZFinder will be unable to discover
your encoder, or it will appear in red, and you will be unable to proceed further.
(6) Run the “ZFinder” PC Utility on your Windows PC. The ZFinder window appears. ZFinder completes
a scan of the network and lists the location of all Z3 systems connected to the network. In this
case, the Z3-DME-10 appears.
(7) Click on the Z3-DME-10 entry in the window to select it. This will cause the “Edit Device”, “Open
Device” and “Flash LEDs” boxes to activate.
Figure 5 ZFinder with Z3-DME-10 Selected
*Note:Selecting “Edit Device” allows for manual changes to network settings including the Device
Name, IP Address, Netmask and Gateway address. Selecting “Flash LED’s” causes the status lights on
the encoder to flash and can be helpful if multiple devices are in use.
*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.

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(8) Click on “Open Device.” An Internet browser window is opened (for best results, Firefox or Chrome
are recommended) and the HTTP-based graphical user interface (GUI) appears at the CH1 tab.
Figure 6 Z3-DME-10 User Interface CH1 Tab

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6.4 Configure Encoder for Streaming UDP
Note: Settings in the user interface cannot be changed if the unit is currently encoding.
(9) If necessary, click the “Stop” button in the “Channel Controls” section of the CH1 tab or the “Stop
All” button in the lower right corner of any screen to stop any current encoding.
(10) At the CH1 tab, verify the “Video Source” is set to “HDMI” using the dropdown menu.
(11) Change “Output Resolution” to “1920x1080” or “Follow Input”.
(12) Select the codec you would like to use for your encoding. Both H.265/HEVC and H.264/AVC are
supported. In the pictured example, verify “Video Codec” is set to “H265(HEVC)”.
(13) Set “Output Format” to “UDP”.
(14) You can set the “Dest Address” to:
(a) the IP address of your PC that will be running the VLC media player (in the pictured
example, 192.168.0.6)
(b) or to 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.)
(15) Make note of the value of “Dest Port” (This will be “8600” by default).
(16) Click the “Start” button.
Figure 7 Channel 1 Tab - UDP
(5) Change
to “UDP”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(8) Click “Start”
(2) Verify
Is “HDMI”
(3) Change to
“1920x1080” or
“Follow input”
(4) Verify Is
“H265(HEVC)”
(6) Set to PC
IP Address or
Multicast Address
(7) Note value

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6.5 View the UDP Stream in VLC
(17) Run the VLC media player on your PC (version used in testing at Z3: 2.1.5).
(18) Select Media –Open Network Stream. In the box, type “udp://@192.168.0.6:8600”, where
“192.168.0.6” matches the values of the computer IP address or multicast address entered for
“Dest Address” previously and “8600”is the value of “Dest Port” noted previously.
(19) Press “Enter.”
(20) You will now see video streaming to VLC.
Figure 8 VLC Open Network Screen for UDP
Figure 9 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (UDP)

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6.6 Configure Encoder for Streaming RTP
Note: Settings in the user interface cannot be changed if the unit is currently encoding.
(21) Return to the user interface.
(22) If necessary, click the “Stop” button in the “Channel Controls” section of the CH1 tab or the “Stop
All” button in the lower right corner of any screen to stop any current encoding.
(23) At the CH1 tab, verify the “Video Source” is set to “HDMI” using the dropdown menu.
(24) Verify “Output Resolution” to “1920x1080” or “Follow Input”.
(25) Select the codec you would like to use for your encoding. Both H.265/HEVC and H.264/AVC are
supported. In the pictured example, “Video Codec” is set to “H265(HEVC)” in the dropdown menu.
(26) Verify the codec under “Audio Info” is set to the codec you would like to use for your encoding.
Both AACHE and AACHEv2 are supported. In the pictured example, “Codec” is set to “ARM AACHE”
in the dropdown menu.
(27) Set “Output Format” to “RTP”.
(28) Click the “Start” button.
Figure 10 Channel 1 Tab - RTP
(5) Change
to “RTP”
(3) Verify is
“1920x1080” or
“Follow Input”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(6) Click “Start”
(2) Verify
Is “HDMI”
(4) Note value

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6.7 View the RTP Stream in VLC
An SDP file is needed to view an RTP stream from the Z3-DME-10 in the VLC media player. You can find
this on the USB drive provided with your system.
(29) Open VLC media player.
(30) Select “Media – Open File”.
(31) In the file type dropdown menu, select “All Files (*)”.
(32) Find and select the SDP file corresponding to the video and audio codec you selected previously.
(a) H265(HEVC) video + AACHE audio: use the SDP file entitled “z3-netra_h265_aache.sdp”
(b) H265(HEVC) video + AACHEv2 audio: use the SDP file entitled “z3-
netra_h265_aachev2.sdp”
(c) H264(AVC) + no audio: use the SDP file entitled “z3-netra_h264.sdp”
(33) Click “Open”.
(34) You will now see video streaming to VLC.
Figure 11 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTP)

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6.8 Configure Encoder for Streaming RTSP
Note: Settings in the user interface cannot be changed if the unit is currently encoding.
(35) Return to the user interface.
(36) If necessary, click the “Stop” button in the “Channel Controls” section of the CH1 tab or the “Stop
All” button in the lower right corner of any screen to stop any current encoding.
(37) At the CH1 tab, verify the “Video Source” is set to “HDMI” using the dropdown menu.
(38) Verify “Video Resolution” to “1920x1080” or “follow input”.
(39) Select the codec you would like to use for your encoding. Both H.265/HEVC and H.264/AVC are
supported. In the pictured example, “Video Codec” is set to “H265(HEVC)” in the dropdown menu.
(40) Set “Output Format” to “RTSP”.
(41) Make note of your encoder’s IP address. This can be found in ZFinder or as the URL of the web
browser running the user interface.
(42) Click the “Start” button.
Figure 12 Channel 1 Tab - RTSP
(5) Change
to “RTSP”
(3) Verify is
“1920x1080” or
“Follow Input”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(6) Click “Start”
(2) Verify
Is “HDMI”
(4) Note value