Z3 Technology Z3-DM8107-RPS User manual

User Instructions
Multi-Channel H.264 HD Multimedia System
High Definition Video Processor Module
DM8107 Rapid Prototyping System
Model Name: Z3-DM8107-RPS
DOC-USR-0012-03
Manual Version 1.2.6
Software Version v06 2012-04-20
March 7, 2013
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these
instructions carefully and save the manual for future use.

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Revision History
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
1.0
11/26/12
Original Document
NC
1.1
12/14/12
Minor Update to Section 5 and 6
PS
1.2
12/14/12
Formatted a few areas, see comments
MC
1.2.1
12/14/12
Added minor changes
AC
1.2.2
12/14/12
Added Sections 6-10
PS
1.2.3
2/11/13
Minor Update
PS
1.2.4
2/11/13
Formatting
MC
1.2.5
2/12/13
Minor Update
PS
1.2.6
3/7/13
Added list of items included in shipping
MC
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CONTENTS
1. General Description................................................................................................... 4
2. Included Parts List..................................................................................................... 6
3. Features ................................................................................................................ 7
4. Applications............................................................................................................ 8
5. Thermal Considerations .............................................................................................. 9
6. Encode and Decode Demos .........................................................................................10
7. Installing the Released Materials...................................................................................15
8. Configuring the Target for Your Own Development Environment..............................................16
9. Building the Code ....................................................................................................19
9. UBIFS...................................................................................................................21
10. Dependencies .........................................................................................................22
11. Troubleshooting......................................................................................................23
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1. General Description
The Z3-DM8107-RPS development system is comprised of both hardware and software. The hardware
provided includes one Z3-DM8107-MOD (system on module card), one Z3-DM8107-APP (carrier application
board), and the Z3-DM8168-APP-02 (provides advanced video input capabilities with dual channel HDMI or
component input at up to 1080i each).1. The bundled software includes all necessary components for the
user to develop its own advanced multimedia, graphics and DSP applications.
Measuring 88mm x 108mm the Z3-DM8107-MOD is a compact OEM-ready module, supporting H.264 codec
offering a single channel 1080p60 fps1(frames per second) encode or decode (stream or storage). This
module is suited for power-sensitive applications requiring a single video stream. These applications include
broadcast video encoding and decoding, video surveillance and security, industrial digital video recorders
(DVR), medical video and industrial video. The Z3-DM8107-MOD features a unique expansion interface
comprised of five high density connectors providing access to the greatest majority of interface signals
available from the DM8107 processor. Figure 1 below shows the Z3-DM8107-MOD + Z3-DM8107-APP system.
1Performance may be limited to IVA clock settings
Figure 1
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An example application board, Z3-DM8168-APP-02,is available from Z3 Technology and is included with the
Z3-DM8107-RPS system.This application board uses the I/O expansion capability of the Z3-DM8107-MOD
and Z3-DM8107-APP to implement additional functions not present in the base module. The Z3-DM8107-
APP is the carrier board to attach to the Z3-DM8168-APP-02. It equips the Z3-DM8107-MOD with Ethernet,
SATA, USB, 12 V Power, and serial input/output. The Z3-DM8168-APP-02 application board has two HDMI
inputs, two YPbPr component inputs, two analog stereo audio inputs, an SD card jack, 2 bi-color LEDs for
status and a JTAG header to access the module’s on-board MSP430 processor. Figure 2 below shows the Z3-
DM8168-APP-02 application board.
A Linux-based media SDK license, additional design services and support are available from Z3 Technology.
Please contact Z3 at http://www.z3technology.com or e-mail at [e-mail].
186mm
88mm
Figure 2
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2. Included Parts List
1x 12V Power Supply
1x Serial Cable
1x Gender Change
1x Video Cable
1x HDMI Cable
1x Z3-DM8168-DEB-01
1x Cable Strip
1x Z3-DM8107-RPS-Lite Documentation
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3. Features
High Density connectors to interface to all signals
Supports H.264 video encoding and decoding at up to 1080p601
1GB DDR3, 256MB NAND Flash
H.264at HD resolutions
Multiple interfaces including gigabit Ethernet, PCI Express, SATA2, DDR3, USB 2.0, MMC/SD, HDMI
and DVI
ARM Cortex-A8 Memory Architecture
Dual SATA interface supporting 3Gbps drives
RS232 serial console port
JTAG debug port
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4. Applications
The Z3-DM8107-MOD is designed to facilitate the implementation of video and audio functions on media-
embedded applications such as broadcast video encoding and decoding, video security and industrial DVR,
medical and industrial video and video conferencing terminal and MCU. Its versatile design allows the
system designer to focus on the end application, with confidence that the Z3-DM8107-MOD will handle all
audio and video media operations required with little or no additional engineering effort. Whether the end
application requires encode or decode media from storage or streaming, the readily available, production-
ready Z3-DM8107-MOD will simplify the overall system design, reducing time to market and costs.
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5. Thermal Considerations
The main processor on the Z3-DM8107-MOD generates a large amount of heat, and is cooled by a heat sink
type cooler. The heat sink may reach temperatures in excess of 75°C during work. Please make sure that the
airflow for the heat sink is free and unimpeded at all times. Hot air must have a place to escape to allow for
room air to be used to cool the chip. Failure to do so may result in permanent damage to the processor. The
maximum continuous power consumption by the whole Z3-DM8107-MOD system during normal operation
should be less than 6W, with up to 5W dissipated by the main processor. Please plan the cooling strategy
appropriately.
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6. Encode and Decode Demos
5.1 Encode Demo
The encode demo can support inputs from HDMI1, HDMI2, Component1 and Component2. The connections
are labeled below.
The Z3-DM8168-APP-02 will support two simultaneous video inputs: Channel 1 (HDMI or component) and
Channel 2 (HDMI or component).
The video source (we use a Brite-View box) must be a NON-HDCP source for HDMI input.
Video input resolutions currently supported2:
HDMI1/HDMI21: 1080p60, 1080p50, 1080i60, 720p60, 720p50, 576p, and 480p.
Note: The maximum resolutions on each channel are 720p60 or 1080i60 for two-channel encode.1
The System can be controlled via serial port on Z3-DM8107-MOD.
1. Plug in the supplied serial cable and NULL modem adaptor from Z3-DM8107-MOD to PC’s COM port.
2. Setup teraterm on PC for 115k, 8, N, 1, 0ms/char, 100ms/line.
3. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the console port on Z3-DM8107-MOD-01 board.
The console port is the 2.5mm jack next to the power switch.
4. Connect power supply to Brite-View Box.
5. Connect USB stick with content to Brite-View Box.
6. Set Brite-View Box’s resolution to HDMI Auto
7. Connect HDMI out of Brite-View Box to the HDMI1 (top input) of Z3-DM8168-APP-02 Application Board.
8. Connect Ethernet from Z3-DM8107-MOD to a PC.
9. Set the PC IP address to 192.168.1.110 – This is the default address the Z3-DM8107-RPS streams to.
10. Connect 12V Power supply to the Z3-DM8107-MOD.
*Before powering up the Z3-DM8107-RPS system, make sure the Brite-View Box is running.
2Additional resolutions will become available at a later date
Stereo 2
HDMI 2
Stereo1
HDMI 1
Component 2
Component 1
Figure 3
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