Z3 Technology DME-10J User manual

User Instructions
HEVC HD Multimedia System
Digital Encoder and Streamer
Model Name: DME-10J
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Manual Version 2.03a
Software Version 2.03
January 12, 2017
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
2.03
12/22/2016
Original Document
TA/RL
2.03a
01/12/2017
Correction to Section 8.5
TA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................5
2.0 QUICK START GUIDE ....................................................................................................6
If You Have Received an Encoder with the Software Preloaded ..............................................62.1
If You Already Have an Encoder and Need to Update the Firmware..........................................62.2
3.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS....................................................................................................7
4.0 FEATURES ................................................................................................................8
Supported Input Resolutions - Encoder ...........................................................................84.1
5.0 OPERATING CONTROLS .................................................................................................9
6.0 RUNNING THE ENCODER ............................................................................................. 10
Set up the HD Source.............................................................................................. 106.1
Connect and Power On the DME-10J ............................................................................ 106.2
Access the User Interface using ZFinder........................................................................ 116.3
Configure Encoder for Streaming RTSP ......................................................................... 136.4
View the RTSP Stream in VLC .................................................................................... 146.5
Tuning for Latency................................................................................................. 156.6
Encoding with Pro-MPEG Forward Error Correction........................................................... 166.7
Encoding Telop Display Text ...................................................................................... 176.8
7.0 PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE DME-10J .......................................................... 18
Saving Current Settings ........................................................................................... 187.1
Advanced Settings Mode .......................................................................................... 207.2
Using a Static IP Address.......................................................................................... 227.3
Making a Firmware Update....................................................................................... 257.4
Setting a Password................................................................................................. 277.5
8.0 SUMMARY OF OPTIONS ............................................................................................... 28
The System Setup Tab............................................................................................. 288.1
The User Presets Tab .............................................................................................. 308.2
The Status Tab...................................................................................................... 308.3
The Term Tab ....................................................................................................... 328.4
The CH1 Tab ........................................................................................................ 338.5
Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs .................................................................... 368.6
APPENDIX A: Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 37

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Front and Rear Panels ...........................................................................................9
Figure 2 SDI Encode Connections....................................................................................... 10
Figure 3 ZFinder with DME-10J Selected.............................................................................. 11
Figure 4 DME-10J User Interface CH1 Tab............................................................................. 12
Figure 5 Channel 1 Tab - RTSP .......................................................................................... 13
Figure 6 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for RTSP................................................................ 14
Figure 7 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTSP) ..................................................... 14
Figure 8 Enabling Pro-MPEG FEC Encode .............................................................................. 16
Figure 9 Enabling Telop Display Text................................................................................... 17
Figure 10 Creating a New User Preset Configuration................................................................ 18
Figure 11 Entering a User Preset Name ............................................................................... 18
Figure 12 Saving a User Preset.......................................................................................... 18
Figure 13 Accessing Advanced Settings ................................................................................ 20
Figure 14 Default TSRTP Settings (Left) and Advanced TSRTP Settings (Right) .................................. 21
Figure 15 Saving Updated Network Settings .......................................................................... 22
Figure 16 Save Complete Message ..................................................................................... 23
Figure 17 DME-10J IP Address Shown in ZFinder ..................................................................... 23
Figure 18 User Interface Using New IP Address ...................................................................... 24
Figure 19 Updating the Device Firmware from the Web Interface ................................................ 25
Figure 20 Firmware Update Screen .................................................................................... 25
Figure 21 Firmware Update In Progress ............................................................................... 26
Figure 22 Insert SD Card for Firmware Update....................................................................... 26
Figure 23 Changing the Password ...................................................................................... 27
Figure 24 Password Entry Screen....................................................................................... 27

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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The DME-10J encoder is a cost-optimized, compact 146 x 115 mm system that allows HEVC/H.265 encode
of HD video (up to 1080i) through SDI input. It allows users to quickly stream video to the web or internal
clients/PCs via RTSP or TSRTP.
This solution is ideal for applications such as low-cost broadcast encoders, low-bandwidth video security,
satellite uplink, remote monitoring and industrial applications. The DME-10J provides immediate access to
H.265/HEVC HD video, integrated system peripherals and production-qualified codecs.
The DME-10J features HD performance, compact size, and low latency while still having less power
consumption than a PC-based encoder platform.

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2.0 QUICK START GUIDE
If You Have Received an Encoder with the Software Preloaded2.1
To start working with the encoder, you can go straight to Section 6.0, “RUNNING THE ENCODER,” on
page 10. This section describes how to quickly generate an RTSP or TSRTP stream to VLC, how to tune
for latency, and how to utilize Pro-MPEG Forward Error Correction and Telop.
If You Already Have an Encoder and Need to Update the Firmware2.2
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 25.
Please Note: Actual version numbers for your DME-10J product may differ from those pictured in this document.

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3.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS
DME-10J 5V 2A Power Supply

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4.0 FEATURES
HD resolutions up to 1920x1080 including 1080i
Pro-MPEG Forward Error Correction (FEC) encode support
Telop text display support
Video Inputs: HD-SDI
Outputs RTSP or TSRTP
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
RS-485/RS-422 serial port for camera control
Measurements: 146 x 115 x 24 mm (5.7 x 4.5 x .9 in)
Weight: 436 g (0.96 lb)
Supported Input Resolutions - Encoder4.1
SDI: Only 1080i is supported in this release.

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5.0 OPERATING CONTROLS
1: Power Switch 3: SD Card 6: HD-SDI Input 9: Gigabit Ethernet
2: Status LEDs 4: USB 2.0 7: HDMI Input*10:RS-232 Serial
- Input 5: RS-485/RS-422 8: Composite Input*11: 5V Power
- Encoder Serial
*Not supported in this release.
Figure 1 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 DME-10J and streaming 1080i
video to VLC media player running on your PC. In addition to the DME-10J, an HD video source with SDI
output and a PC with VLC media player are required.
Please Note: Actual version numbers for your DME-10J product may differ from those pictured in this document.
Set up the HD Source6.1
Select an HD source with SDI output.(1)
-Power on the HD Source.
-Connect HDMI to a monitor.
-Set the HD Source to 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 setup.
Connect and Power On the DME-10J6.2
Connect the SDI source to “SDI In” on the rear panel of the encoder.(2)
Connect an Ethernet cable from “Ethernet” on the back of the DME-10J to a switch, router or other(3)
DHCP server on the same network as your Windows PC.
Connect the 5V power supply and turn on the power switch. It will take 20-30 seconds to boot.(4)
(1) Connect to
SDI Source
Figure 2 SDI Encode Connections
(2) Connect to
Ethernet
(3) Connect to
5V Power
(4) Turn on
Switch

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Access the User Interface using ZFinder
6.3
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 or
request it from Z3 Technology.
Verify your PC is set to DHCP. If it is set to a static IP address, ZFinder will be unable to discover(5)
your encoder, or it will appear in red, and you may be unable to proceed further.
Run the “ZFinder” PC Utility on your Windows PC. The ZFinder window appears. ZFinder completes(6)
a scan of the network and lists the location of all Z3 systems connected to the network. In this
case, the DME-10J appears.
Click on the DME-10J entry in the window to select it. This will cause the “Edit Device”, “Open (7)
Device” and “Flash LEDs” boxes to activate.
Figure 3 ZFinder with DME-10J 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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Click on “Open Device.” An Internet browser window is opened (for best results, Firefox or Chrome(8)
are recommended) and the HTTP-based graphical user interface (GUI) appears at the CH1 tab.
Figure 4 DME-10J User Interface CH1 Tab

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Configure Encoder for Streaming RTSP
6.4
Note: Settings in the user interface cannot be changed if the unit is currently encoding.
If necessary, click the “Stop” button in the “Channel Controls” section of the CH1 tab or the “Stop (9)
All” button in the lower right corner of any screen to stop any current encoding.
Verify “Video Resolution” is set to “1920x1080” or “Follow Input”.(10)
Set “Output Format” to “RTSP” using the dropdown menu.(11)
Make note of your encoder’s IP address. This can be found in ZFinder or as the URL of the web (12)
browser running the user interface.
Note: By default a limited selection of video encoding settings are available in the user interface. See Section
7.2, “Advanced Settings Mode”, for more information on accessing additional settings.
Click the “Start” button.(13)
Figure 5 Channel 1 Tab - RTSP
(5) Change
to “RTSP”
(3) Set to
“1920x1080” or
“Follow Input”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(6) Click “Start”

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View the RTSP Stream in VLC
6.5
Open VLC media player. Select “Media – Open Network Stream”.(14)
In the “Open Media” box, type “rtsp://{IP Address}/z3-{ch #}{m}.mp4”, where {IP Address} is the (15)
IP address of the DME-10J noted previously, {ch #} is 1 for CH1, and {m} is added if a multicast
address is being streamed. For example, if the IP address of the DME-10J is 192.168.0.120,
encode is being done from CH1, and unicast streaming is being done, the user would type in
“rtsp://192.168.0.120 /z3-1.mp4”.
.
*Note: VLC version 2.1.5 or later is needed for RTSP support.
You will now see video streaming to VLC.(16)
Figure 7 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTSP)
Figure 6 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for RTSP

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Tuning for Latency
6.6
In general, streaming using RTP will result in lower latency than streaming using TS.
If streaming to the VLC media player, latency can be reduced on the decode side by adjusting the
network caching value. By default, this is set to 1000ms. You can lower this to as low as 200ms. To do
this, go to the following:
VLC →Tools →Preferences →Show Settings (ALL) →Input / Codecs →Network caching (ms)

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Encoding with Pro-MPEG Forward Error Correction
6.7
The DME-10J supports encode of TSRTP streams with Pro-MPEG Forward Error Correction (FEC).
Return to the user interface.(1)
If necessary, click the “Stop” button in the “Channel Controls” section of the CH1 tab or the “Stop (2)
All” button in the lower right corner of any screen to stop any current encoding.
Set “Output Format” to “TSRTP”. It must be TSRTP in order to use Pro-MPEG FEC.(3)
After setting the "Output Format" the "FEC Enable" dropdown will become visible. Change the value(4)
for “FEC Enable” to “True”.
This will allow for setting the number of FEC columns and rows. The default setting is 5x1. This is a(5)
medium level of coverage that will work in many situations. The number of columns multiplied by
the number of rows must be less than or equal to 100, so 10x10 would be an example of the
maximum coverage. Keep in mind larger numbers of columns and rows result in a larger latency
during decode.
Once “FEC enable” is set to “True” and the columns and rows are set to the desired numbers, click(6)
the “Start” button.
Figure 8 Enabling Pro-MPEG FEC Encode
(2) Change to
“TSRTP”
(4) Click “Start”
(3) Select
“True”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”

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Encoding Telop Display Text
6.8
The DME-10J can also encode with Telop text data. This feature is supported in both RTSP and TSRTP
output formats.
Return to the user interface.(17)
Select your desired format from the “Output Format”drop down.(18)
Select “TRUE” from the “Telop Enable” drop down menu. This will reveal additional settings.(19)
Entered the desired text for “Telop Display Text”.(20)
Using the “Telop Location” dropdown menu, select the location on the screen where you would(21)
like the text to appear.
Using the “Telop Text Size” dropdown menu, select the size in pixels for the display text.(22)
Click the Start button and video will be streamed with Telop text data.(23)
Figure 9 Enabling Telop Display Text
(2) Select desired
format from menu
(7) Click “Start”
(3) Select
“True”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(4) Enter text to display
(5) Select display location
(6) Select text size

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7.0 PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE DME-10J
Saving Current Settings7.1
If you have a specific configuration you’d like to preserve, you can save it so that when the encoder is
powered off and back on, it automatically uses those settings.
In the “preset” dropdown menu located at the bottom of any screen, select “--- new preset ---“.(1)
A text will appear. Enter your desired preset name. In the pictured example, “z3_config1” is used.(2)
Click “ok”.(3)
Select your newly created configuration from the preset dropdown menu at the bottom of the(4)
screen.
As soon as you select a new preset, the screen will reload.(5)
Change your desired settings.(6)
Once your changes have been set in this configuration, click on the “Save”button.(7)
Figure 10 Creating a New User Preset Configuration
Select “--- new preset ---”
(1) Type New Preset Name
(2) Click “ok”
Figure 11 Entering a User Preset Name
Click “Save”
Figure 12 Saving a User Preset

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A pop-up window appears to confirm the saving of these settings is complete. Click “OK”. (8)
In order for changes to IP settings to take effect, the unit must be re-started. A prompt will appear(9)
requesting a reboot. Click “Ok” and wait 20-30 seconds for the unit to boot.

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Advanced Settings Mode
7.2
A limited range of encoding settings is available by default. Additional settings can be accessed in
Advanced Settings Mode for greater customization to your specific application.
7.2.1 Setup a Custom Configuration
(1) The first step is to set up a custom configuration so that the advanced settings will remain
visible. To do this, see Section 7.1: Saving Current Settings.
(2) Return to the System Setup tab.
(3) Select your newly created configuration from the preset dropdown menu at the bottom of the
screen.
(4) As soon as you select your preset, the screen will reload.
7.2.2 Access Advanced Settings
(5) Under “Device Setup,” check the “Advanced Settings” box.
(6) Click on the “Save” button.
(7) A pop-up window appears with a message that the settings were saved successfully.
(2) Click “Save”
(1) Check “Advanced Settings”
Figure 13 Accessing Advanced Settings