Z3 Technology Z3-SBE264-25 User manual

User Instructions
HDMI and SDI Single Board Encoder
Model Name: Z3-SBE264-25(-RPS)
DOC-USR-0093-03
Manual Version 2.36.6
Software Version 2.36.6
October 4, 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
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
2.35.1
05/12/2016
Original Document
TA
2.35.1a
08/26/2016
Added RPS Notes
TA
2.36.6
10/04/2016
Added RTP and RTMP streaming instructions. Added Wowza
configuration instructions. Added decode instructions.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................. 61.0
QUICK START GUIDE ..................................................................................................... 82.0
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
2.3 If You are Ready to Start Development............................................................................ 8
RPS PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................................................... 93.0
FEATURES ................................................................................................................. 94.0
4.1 Supported Input Resolutions - Encoder ............................................................................ 9
UNTARRING AND BUILDING THE SAMPLE CODE (RPS ONLY).......................................................105.0
5.1 Preparing the Linux Environment..................................................................................10
5.2 Making the Directories and Running the Make Script ...........................................................10
CODE OVERVIEW (RPS ONLY)..........................................................................................126.0
6.1 The z3apps/rdk Directory...........................................................................................12
6.2 Z3 Application Overview ............................................................................................13
6.3 RDK Documentation .................................................................................................14
RUNNING THE ENCODER ...............................................................................................167.0
7.1 Set up the Video Source ............................................................................................16
7.2 Connect the Z3-SBE264-25..........................................................................................16
7.3 Set up the Terminal Window .......................................................................................17
7.4 Power on the Board..................................................................................................17
7.5 Ensure your PC has a Proper IP Address ..........................................................................17
7.6 Configure Channel 1 for HDMI Encode ............................................................................19
7.7 Start Encoding........................................................................................................21
7.8 Check the Encode Status............................................................................................21
7.9 Run VLC to View the UDP Stream..................................................................................23
7.10 Streaming RTP ......................................................................................................24
7.11 Changing the Bitrate Dynamically................................................................................26
7.12 Tuning for Latency .................................................................................................29
7.13 Using the “Aux TS File” Option...................................................................................30
7.14 Running DHCP .......................................................................................................31
STREAMING RTMP .......................................................................................................338.0
8.1 Connect the Encoder ................................................................................................33
8.2 Configure CH1 for RTMP Streaming ...............................................................................33
8.3 Set up the Wowza Server ...........................................................................................34

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8.4 Start the Encode .....................................................................................................34
8.5 View the Content on Wowza .......................................................................................34
RUNNING THE DECODER ...............................................................................................369.0
9.1 Create a .ts File using the Encoder ...............................................................................36
9.2 Connect the Output .................................................................................................36
9.3 Set Decoder Mode....................................................................................................36
9.4 Configure and Run Decoder ........................................................................................38
EXERCISING OTHER FEATURES .......................................................................................3910.0
RUNNING THE CODE YOU BUILT ON THE BOARD (RPS ONLY)....................................................4011.0
11.1 Method 1: Updating the Image File .............................................................................40
11.2 Method 2: Running Your Code through TFTP/NFS.............................................................41
11.3 Other Available u-boot Commands...............................................................................45
USING THE PASSWORD FEATURE ....................................................................................4612.0
SUMMARY OF OPTIONS................................................................................................4813.0
13.1 The System Setup Tab .............................................................................................48
13.2 The User Presets Tab ..............................................................................................48
13.3 The Status Tab ......................................................................................................49
13.4 The MPTS Tab .......................................................................................................50
13.5 The CH1 Tab (HDMI Source Only).................................................................................50
13.6 The CH2 Tab (SDI Source Only) ...................................................................................52
13.7 Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs....................................................................53
APPENDIX A: Configuring the Wowza Server for RTMP ................................................................54
APPENDIX B: Troubleshooting.............................................................................................56

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Z3-SBE264-25 Dimensions and Interfaces...................................................................... 6
Figure 2 Z3-SBE264-25 Block Diagram .................................................................................... 7
Figure 3 Sample Content of Images Directory after Successful Build ...............................................11
Figure 4 HDMI Encode Connections ......................................................................................16
Figure 5 Z3-SBE264-25 Serial Main Menu ................................................................................18
Figure 6 HTTP-based User Interface System Setup Tab...............................................................19
Figure 7 Settings to Encode to UDP......................................................................................20
Figure 8 Starting the Encode .............................................................................................21
Figure 9 Status Tab.........................................................................................................22
Figure 10 VLC Open Network Screen ....................................................................................23
Figure 11 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (UDP) ......................................................23
Figure 12 Channel 1 Configuration Screen for RTP ....................................................................24
Figure 13 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for RTP .................................................................25
Figure 14 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTP) ..............................................................25
Figure 15 Viewing Bitrate in VLC.........................................................................................26
Figure 16 Changing the Bitrate Dynamically............................................................................27
Figure 17 Drop in Bitrate after Dynamic Bitrate Change .............................................................28
Figure 18 Tuning for Various Use Cases .................................................................................29
Figure 19 Using the Aux TS File Enable Option.........................................................................30
Figure 20 The User Presets Tab ..........................................................................................31
Figure 21 Entering a User Preset Name .................................................................................31
Figure 22 Setting “z3_test” as the preset configuration .............................................................31
Figure 23 Setting DHCP ....................................................................................................32
Figure 24 New IP Address Assigned through DHCP.....................................................................32
Figure 25 Example Settings for RTMP Encode ..........................................................................33
Figure 26 Getting to the Wowza Test Player ...........................................................................34
Figure 27 Viewing Content on Wowza ...................................................................................35
Figure 28 Changing to Decoder Mode....................................................................................36
Figure 29 System Setup in Decoder Mode...............................................................................37
Figure 30 Decoder Configuration Settings for Decode Example .....................................................38
Figure 31 Updating the Device Firmware from the Web Interface..................................................40
Figure 32 Editing u-boot-env-netra-rdk.txt.............................................................................42
Figure 33 Minicom Terminal Settings ....................................................................................43
Figure 34 Minicom Paste File Selection .................................................................................43
Figure 35 Example of Successful u-boot Configuration ...............................................................44
Figure 36 Selecting “Set Password” .....................................................................................46
Figure 37 Changing the Password ........................................................................................46
Figure 38 Password Entry Screen.........................................................................................47
Figure 39 Wowza Performance Settings.................................................................................54
Figure 40 Wowza Security Settings ......................................................................................55

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION1.0
The Z3-SBE264-25 is a compact OEM single board encoder supporting H.264 encode and decode in resolutions
up to 1080p at 60 fps. The hardware includes 3G-SDI and HDMI interfaces.
The Z3-SBE264-25 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 binary applications to support multimedia encoding to file or stream.
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].
Figure 1 Z3-SBE264-25 Dimensions and Interfaces
124 mm
128 mm
HDMI In (top)
HDMI Out (bottom)
3G-SDI In / ASI In
ASI Out / 3G-SDI Out
USB
Ethernet
+12V Power
Serial
Power
Switch
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The following figure shows a block diagram of the Z3-SBE264-25 single board encoder.
*Note: Z3 does not warrant modules that are operated outside the specified scope of operation per Texas Instruments
datasheets or errata for the DM816x processors. This includes but is not limited to the SATA2 interface. Per
specifications from Texas Instruments, only SATA2 drives are supported.
Figure 2 Z3-SBE264-25 Block Diagram

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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 16. This section describes how to quickly get a UDP stream running from the single board encoder.
It also describes how to dynamically change the bitrate as well as how to store configurations or set
DHCP.
For decoding using the single board encoder, see Section 9.0, “RUNNING THE DECODER,”on page 36.
2.2 If You Already Have a System from Z3 and Need to Update the Firmware
You can update the firmware via the HTTP-base user interface by following the instructions in Section
11.0: “RUNNING THE CODE YOU BUILT ON THE BOARD”, on page 40.
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 11.0:
“RUNNING THE CODE YOU BUILT ON THE BOARD”, on page 40.
*Note: Actual version numbers for your Z3 product may differ from those pictured in this document.

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RPS PACKAGE CONTENTS3.0
1 x Z3-SBE264-25
1 x 12V 2.5A Power Supply
1 x Serial Cable
1 x Gender Changer
1 x HDMI Cable
1 x BNC to BNC Cable
FEATURES
4.0
Encode and stream up to two channels of 1080p at 60 fps
Supports streaming in MPEG-2 TS, RTP, and DVB-ASI
Supports unicast and multicast streaming
Supports on-the-fly bitrate changes
Inputs: 3G-SDI, HDMI
Outputs: 3G-SDI, HDMI
Additional Interfaces include 1Gb Ethernet, 2x SATA2, USB 2.0, and RS-232 Serial
HTTP-based configuration software for user-friendly configuration, control and update
RS-232 serial port for technical configuration and control
4.1 Supported Input Resolutions - Encoder
3G-SDI: 1080p60, 1080p50, 1080i30, 1080i29.97, 1080i25, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 576p50,
576i25, 480p60, 480i30, and 480i29.97
HDMI: 1080p60, 1080p50, 1080i30, 1080i29.97, 1080i25, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 576p50,
576i25, 480p60, 480i30, and 480i29.97

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UNTARRING AND BUILDING THE SAMPLE CODE (RPS ONLY)5.0
5.1 Preparing the Linux Environment
Prior to building the Z3 sample code, certain modules are required. In Ubuntu 10.x or later, the
following command can be used to get the required modules:
sudo apt-get install bison flex mtd-utils liblzo2-dev uuid-dev zlib1g-dev
libpcre3-dev autoconf autoconf-archive automake automake1.9 automake1.9-doc
libtool libtool-doc
In Fedora, the following command can be used:
sudo yum install bison flex mtd-utils mtd-utils-ubi lzo-devel libuuid-devel
pcre-devel automake automake17 automake14 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 ia32-libs
For 64-bit Fedora, you can type:
# sudo yum install glibc.i686
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 single board encoder
starting from the included source code.
On a PC running Linux, create a directory where the released materials are going to be located:
# mkdir /home/z3/z3-netra-rdk
Copy the released tar archive to that directory:
# cp SW-7R3-00689-01_SBE264-25-20160930-images.tar.bz2 /home/z3/z3-netra-rdk
Untar the archive:
# tar -xvjf SW-7R3-00689-01_SBE264-25-20160930-images.tar.bz2
*Note: Untarring could take 5 to 10 minutes.
Then go into the directory just created and run the build script (directory name may slightly vary):
# cd z3-netra-RDK-20160406
# ./makeall
*Note: Building can take around 30-40 minutes. You will also need to type in the sudo password a few
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The outcome of the build process should be newly created image files in the images directory. You can
confirm this by doing the following:
# cd images
# ls -alt
The result will be similar to the following. Actual filenames, dates, and times will differ:
Figure 3 Sample Content of Images Directory after Successful Build

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CODE OVERVIEW (RPS ONLY)6.0
Once you have untarred the code, you will see the following top-level directories:
build-tools Config files and scripts for building the codebase
dvr-rdk A modified version of the Texas Instruments’ RDK code
factory Factory testing scripts (the user can disregard these)
filesys The base filesystem for release
kernels Kernel code for release
sysapps Various supporting applications
toolchain The ARM toolchain for building the codebase
u-boot u-boot code for release
z3apps Z3 demo application code and scripts
The Z3 demo code that comes with the Z3-SBE264-25 is run from the run.sh script in dvr-
rdk/dvr_rdk/bin/ti816x . This code calls the z3_dvr_rdk_demo_mcfw_api.out binary, which initializes and
runs the encoder. This binary is built from the dvr-rdk directory. The code for the binary resides in
z3apps/rdk/rdk_demo. The z3apps/rdk directory is described in more detail in the next section.
6.1 The z3apps/rdk Directory
There are three main subdirectories: rdk_demo, z3_mcfw_api, and z3
6.1.1 rdk_demo
This directory contains the code for the various modes that Z3’s boards are able to run in. The
encoder setup is done in demo_vcap_vdis.c. The decoder setup is done in demo_vdec_vdis.c. The
passthrough setup is done in demo_vcap_vdis.c.
The file demo_rtptx.c is responsible for setting the output mode of the encoder. Output to file, rtp,
and MPEG2-TS are handled here.
The file demo_mcsenc.c contains the implementation of the command line interface. This can be
run using the following command:
# source /opt/mcsenc/mcsenc.sh
6.1.2 z3_mcfw_api
This directory contains a modified version of the TI mcfw API (found in dvr-
rdk/dvr_rdk/mcfw/src_linux/mcfw_api) that is tailored to work with Z3’s hardware and use-cases.
The link setup code for Z3’s demos can be found in the usecases directory. The use-case code is
called from ti_vsys.c in the same directory.

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6.1.3 z3
This directory contains the base code for rtp tx and rx, as well as the base code for audio capture
and output.
6.2 Z3 Application Overview
6.2.1 Application Names and Locations
For encode, there are two binaries in the sample code. The first is a menu-based demo (this is what
comes up in the serial terminal when the board is powered on). The second is a command line
interface that is more flexible and easier to use from a programming standpoint. The web-based
interface uses the command line interface extensively.
The menu-based demo binary can be found at:
/opt/dvr_rdk/ti816x/bin/z3_dvr_rdk_demo_mcfw_api.out
The command line interface binary can be found at:
/opt/dvr_rdk/ti816x/bin/mcfw_mcsenc
6.2.2 Application Options and Arguments
The menu-based demo uses an .ini file. This .ini file is built in the script run.sh and stored in
/tmp/encode.ini.
Once called with the .ini file, the menu-based demo presents to the user a menu of demos. Most .ini
files are geared towards a specific demo. The easiest way to get a valid .ini file is to run the script
with the settings you want and then copy the generated .ini out of /tmp and save it.
The command line interface for the encoder is set up by running:
# source /opt/mcsenc/mcsenc.sh
This will present you with an "=" prompt. You can then enter commands to encode. For example:
= encode instance=1 source=HDMI1 dst=rtp://192.168.0.6:5004 audio=off
will start an encode from HDMI1 streaming to 192.168.0.6 at port 5004. You can find an example of
using this in a script at:
$PRJROOT/dvr-rdk/runz3demo.sh
6.2.3 Application Source Code
Application source code is available under a separate license agreement. For customers that have
licensed it, the application source code can be found mainly in:
z3apps/rdk/rdk_demo
The top-level file for the menu-driven application is demo.c. The top-level files for the command
line interfaces are demo_mcsenc.c and demo_mcsdec.c.

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6.3 RDK Documentation
Documentation on the RDK can be found in dvr-rdk/dvr_rdk/docs. Below is a list of some of the major
documentation available:
Docs
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Install_Guide.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_MainPage.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Release_Notes.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Release_Summary.pdf
├── AppNotes
│├── DM8107_DVR_RDK_DM8107DVR_SchematicChanges_BCH120.pdf
│├── DM8107_DVR_RDK_PowerSavings.pdf
│├── DM8168_DVR_RDK_AVS_User_Guide.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_960H_Notes.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_App_Notes_Summary.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Audio_Notes.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_AVSync_Notes.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Boot_Logo_and_External_Device.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Customer_Display_Resolution.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Debug_Statistics.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Display_Output_Configuration.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Ethernet_Offload_Driver.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_External_Video_Device_Configuration.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Flash_File_FS.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Graphics_Using_FBDev.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_HDMI_Control_Notes.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Memory_Map.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Minimal_Root_File_System.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Network_Stack_Optimization_Techniques_for_Multichannel_NVR.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_PLL_Print_Utility.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Qt_Installation_Guidelines.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_SCD_AlgorithmIntegration.pdf
│├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Software_OSD_Notes.pdf
│└── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Software_OSD_Text_Render_Notes.pdf
├── software_manifest.htm
├── TestReports
│├── DM810X_DVRRDK_Test_Report_04.00.00.03.xls
│├── DM814X_DVRRDK_Test_Report_04.00.00.03.xls
│├── DM816X_DVRRDK_Test_Report_04.00.00.03.xls
│└── HDMITestReports
├── Trainings
│└── DVR_RDK_McFW_Link_API_Training.pdf
├── Usecases
│├── DM810x_DVR_RDK_UseCaseGuide_4D1_8CIF_16CIF_DVR.pdf
│├── DM810x_DVR_RDK_UseCaseGuide_Decode_Display.pdf
│├── DM814x_DVR_RDK_UseCaseGuide_4D1_8CIF_16CIF_DVR.pdf
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│├── DM816x_DVR_RDK_UseCaseGuide_16D1_DVR.pdf
│├── DM816x_DVR_RDK_UseCaseGuide_32D1_Decode_Display.pdf
│├── DM816x_DVR_RDK_UseCaseGuide_SD_HD_Encode_Card.pdf
│└── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Interlace_UseCaseGuide.pdf
└── UserGuides
├── DM8168_DVR_RDK_GUI_Guide.pdf
├── DM816x_FAPLL.xls
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Demo_Guide.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_FAQs.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_IPC_Bits_Out_Host.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Migration_Guide.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_Overview.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_PSP_Arago.pdf
├── DM81xx_DVR_RDK_SCD_DMVAL_FAQs.pdf
├── DMVAL_API_and_UsersGuide.pdf
├── DVR_RDK_ApiGuide.CHM
└── SCD_TI_API_UsersGuide_v00.50.pdf

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RUNNING THE ENCODER7.0
This section gives step-by-step instructions on using the Z3-SBE264-25 to encode 1080p or 1080i video from
and HDMI source to a PC media player. In addition to the Z3-SBE264-25, an HD source with HDMI output and
a PC with VLC media player are required.
*Note: Actual version numbers for your Z3 product may differ from those pictured in this document.
7.1 Set up the Video Source
(1) Select an HD source with HDMI non-HDCP output (in Z3’s testing, the Brite-View BV-5005HD is used).
-Power on the HD Source.
-Connect HDMI to a monitor.
-Set the HD Source to 1080p output.
-Select content you would like to stream.
If you see playback on the monitor, you’ve confirmed the source works.
7.2 Connect the Z3-SBE264-25
Connect the supplied 2.5 mm serial cable and gender changer to the serial console of the single(1)
board encoder and to your PC.
Take the HDMI cable connected to the monitor and now connect it to HDMI In on the board.(2)
Connect an Ethernet cable to the board and either your PC or hub on the same network as your PC.(3)
12V Power
Figure 4 HDMI Encode Connections
HDMI In (top)
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7.3 Set up the Terminal Window
If you are running from a Windows PC, we recommend running TeraTerm for serial configuration and(4)
monitoring. Select “Setup – Serial Port” and use the following settings:
Port: Whichever serial port the port is connected to
Baud Rate: 115200
Data: 8-bit
Parity: None
Stop: 1-bit
Flow Control: None
If you are running from Linux, type:(5)
# sudo minicom –s
And then configure by doing the following:
-Select “Serial Port Setup”
-Ensure the right Serial Device is specified (typically “/dev/ttyUSB0”)
-Set option E (“Bps/Par/Bits”) to 115200 8N1
-Press <return>
-Select “Exit”
7.4 Power on the Board
Connect the 12V 2.5A power supply and turn on the power switch.(6)
If all is configured properly, you will see the board booting up within the terminal window. After
about one to two minutes, you will see the Main Menu (see Figure 5 on next page).
Note the local IP address and netmask (typically 192.168.81.68 and 255.255.0.0). This is the IP
address of the board. You will need this later to access the HTTP-based user interface.
7.5 Ensure your PC has a Proper IP Address
To be able to communicate with the board, the PC that you are communicating from needs to have(7)
the same first two parts of the IP address. For example, if the board has an IP address of
192.168.81.68, your PC would need to have an address of 192.168.x.y, where x.y is anything but
81.68 (and not conflicting with whatever is on your current network, of course). Verify that this is
the case. If necessary, use the “P” and “N” options to modify the address/network of the board to
conform to your network. Note that the first two parts being the same are based on a value of
netmask of 255.255.0.0. If netmask were 255.255.255.0, then the first three parts of the IP address
would have to be the same.
After you are done, make note of the address you set. This will be important in the streaming step.

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Figure 5 Z3-SBE264-25 Serial Main Menu

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7.6 Configure Channel 1 for HDMI Encode
In your PC, run a web browser (for best results, we recommend FireFox or Chrome). In this browser,(8)
type the IP address of the board noted in step (6) (by default, this value would be
http://192.168.81.68 when the unit is first received). After about three seconds, the HTTP-based
graphical user interface (GUI) will appear at the System Setup tab:
Click on the “CH1” tab.(9)
The “CH1” tab only supports an HDMI video source.
The “CH2” tab only supports an SDI video source.
In order to utilize an SDI video source, click on the “+” tab to create a tab for an additional channel. SDI
input is only supported by using the “CH2” tab. If SDI is your only input, the “CH1” tab can be stopped
or deleted using the “Channel Controls” section on that page. Use the “Channel Controls” options
rather than the “Start All” or “Stop All” buttons found on the bottom of all screens.
*Note: HD-SDI selection in the “CH2” tab supports HD-SDI resolutions and 3G-SDI resolutions.
Figure 6 HTTP-based User Interface System Setup Tab

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In the Channel 1 configuration tab, verify the “Video Source” is set to HDMI1 and the “Video
(10)
Resolution” is set to “Follow Input” or “1920x1080”.
Set “Output Format” to UDP and “Dest Address” to a multicast address (in the pictured example,(11)
225.1.2.3). To stream to a static IP, set this value to the IP address of the destination PC that will
be running the VLC media player.
Make note of the “Dest Port”. By default this value is 5004:(12)
Figure 7 Settings to Encode to UDP
(a) Change format to UDP
(b) Change Dest Address to PC IP
address
(c) Note Dest Port (will use in
VLC)
(d) Click
“start”
(c) Change format to UDP
(d) Change Dest Address to multicast address
(e) Make sure Dest Port is 5004
(a) Verify source is “HDMI1”
(b) Verify resolution
is “1920x1808”