Z3 Technology Z3-DME-01 User manual

User Instructions
H.264 HD Multimedia System
Digital Media Encoder & Streamer
Model Name: Z3-DME-01
DOC-USR-0018-11
Manual Version 1.06.44
Software Version 1.06.44
July 14, 2016
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Revision History
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
1.0.4.08
05/13/2012
Original System
SC
1.04.15
06/05/2012
Updated Software Version
NC
1.04.19
07/06/2012
Updated Software Version
NC
1.04.20
07/16/2012
Address Update
NS
1.05.00
08/21/2012
Updated Software Version
PS
1.05.00a
09/04/2012
FCC & CE Certification
NS
1.05.09
05/20/2013
Updated Software Version
PS
1.05.09a
05/21/2013
Formatting, pictures
MC
1.06.03
06/27/2013
Updated Software Version
PS
1.06.04
09/10/2013
Updated with AC’s changes and new manual format / technical
updates and corrections
MC/RC
1.06.06
12/08/2013
Updated screenshots, modified Section 5 and 7, added Section 5.7,
added Watermark and Legal Notice.
RC
1.06.06a
02/25/2014
HW Warranty, Temperature & humidity, Video Resolution, MAC address
MS
1.06.09
03/17/2014
Updated screenshots, made correction in RTP section on p.15, added
section on tuning for latency on p.18, added section on RTMP on p.19,
made a correction in the SD card update section.
RC
1.06.09a
04/07/2014
Formatting
TB
1.06.09b
12/18/2014
Added Quick Start Guide (2.0), Updated Latency in Section 6.8,
Hardware Warranty in Appendix A, Formatting
KA
1.06.19
01/30/2015
Updated Screen Shots, added section 4.1, formatting
KA
1.06.26
02/06/2015
Updated features in Section 4.0. Modified Section 6.4, 6.5, 6.10, 7.0,
8.2.2, 8.3 and 9.1. Updated Screen Shots
RC
1.06.26a
02/09/2015
Added SDI Closed Caption to supported features in Section 4.0, 6.10.
RC
1.06.26b
05/26/2016
Updated company and ZEUS logos. Updated Operating Controls image.
Updated ZFinder information in section 6.3. Added multicast UDP
example. Updated HW warranty link. Formatting and grammar
updates.
TA
1.06.44
07/14/2016
Updated screenshots, Added Section 7.5 for closed caption decode
TA
“Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.—Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.—Consult the
dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Preface ................................................................................................................. 5
2.0 QUICK START GUIDE ..................................................................................................... 6
2.1 If you have Received a System from Z3 with the Software Preloaded ........................................ 6
2.2 If you already have a System from Z3 and need to Update the Firmware.................................... 6
3.0 INCLUDED PARTS LIST ................................................................................................... 7
4.0 FEATURES ................................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Supported Input Resolutions - Encode ............................................................................. 8
5.0 OPERATING CONTROLS.................................................................................................. 9
6.0 RUNNING THE ENCODER ...............................................................................................10
6.1 Setting up the Video Source........................................................................................10
6.2 Connecting and Powering up the Z3-DME-01.....................................................................10
6.3 Finding the Z3-DME-01 Using ZFinder .............................................................................11
6.4 Configuring MPEG-2 TS (UDP) Encode.............................................................................12
6.5 Opening a VLC Client to Receive the Encoded Stream .........................................................14
6.6 Streaming RTP........................................................................................................15
6.7 Dynamically Changing Bit Rate / Frame Rate....................................................................17
6.8 Tuning for Latency...................................................................................................17
6.9 Encoding Closed Caption Data .....................................................................................18
7.0 RUNNING THE DECODER ...............................................................................................20
7.1 Connect the Decoder ................................................................................................20
7.2 Set up the Decoder Board to Work with the Encoder Board...................................................20
7.3 Configure the Encoder ..............................................................................................21
7.4 Configure the Decoder ..............................................................................................22
7.5 Decoding Closed Caption Data .....................................................................................24
8.0 PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE Z3-DME-01 .........................................................25
8.1 Saving Current Settings .............................................................................................25
8.2 Using a Static IP Address............................................................................................26
8.3 Making a Firmware Update .........................................................................................28
8.3.1 Updating the Firmware from the Web GUI..................................................................28
8.3.2 Updated Firmware from an SD Card .........................................................................29
8.4 Using the Password Feature ........................................................................................30
9.0 SUMMARY OF OPTIONS .................................................................................................31
9.1 Encoder Options......................................................................................................31

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9.2 Decoder Options .....................................................................................................34
APPENDIX B: Troubleshooting .............................................................................................35
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Parts Included with the Z3-DME-01............................................................................. 7
Figure 2 Z3-DME-01 Front and Rear Panels .............................................................................. 9
Figure 3 Z3-DME-01 Rear Panel Demo Connections....................................................................10
Figure 4 Z3-DME-01 Power Switch and Status Light ...................................................................10
Figure 5 ZFinder with Z3-DME-01 Selected .............................................................................11
Figure 6 Changes to Encoding Parameters for MPEG-2 TS ............................................................13
Figure 7 VLC Open Network Screen......................................................................................14
Figure 8 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (UDP/MPEG-2 TS) .................................................14
Figure 9 Changes to Encoding Parameters for RTP Encode...........................................................15
Figure 10 Entering RTSP URL into VLC...................................................................................16
Figure 11 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTP) ..............................................................16
Figure 12 Tuning for Latency .............................................................................................17
Figure 13 Connections for Closed Caption Extraction .................................................................18
Figure 14 Sample Encoder Settings for Closed Caption Extraction ..................................................18
Figure 15 Setting VLC to use the Extracted Closed Caption Data ...................................................19
Figure 16 Z3-DME-01 Connections for Decode..........................................................................20
Figure 17 Example Encoder Settings for End-to-End Streaming .....................................................21
Figure 18 Z3-DME-01 Operating Mode Selector.........................................................................22
Figure 19 Z3-DME-01 Decoder Configuration Menu ....................................................................22
Figure 20 Example Decoder Settings for End-to-End Streaming .....................................................23
Figure 21 The “Save User” Button .......................................................................................25
Figure 22 Disabling DHCP..................................................................................................26
Figure 23 Saving Static IP Address Settings .............................................................................26
Figure 24 New IP Address in ZFinder ....................................................................................27
Figure 25 User Interface Using Static IP Address.......................................................................27
Figure 26 The “Update” Button ..........................................................................................28
Figure 27 The “Browse…” Button ........................................................................................28
Figure 28 The “set pass” Button .........................................................................................30
Figure 29 Setting the Password...........................................................................................30
Figure 30 Entering the Password .........................................................................................30

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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Preface
The ZEUSTM Z3-DME-01 Digital Media Encoder is a cost-optimized, compact 186 x 123 mm system that
supports H.264 High Profile encode up to 1080p at 30 frames per second. This solution works in multiple
applications such as low-cost broadcast encoders, low-bandwidth video security, satellite uplink, remote
monitoring and industrial applications. The Z3-DME-01 provides immediate access to multi-format HD
video, integrated system peripherals and production-qualified codecs.
The Z3-DME-01 offers multi-format, multi-channel HD video up to 1080p30. It 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
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 on page 10. A summary of each
parameter that can be configured in the user interface is given in Section 9.0 on page 31.
2.2 If you already have a System from Z3 and need to Update the Firmware
You can update the firmware via the user interface by following the instructions in Section 8.3 on page
28.

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3.0 INCLUDED PARTS LIST
Z3-DME-01
12V Power Supply
BNC to BNC Cable
RCA to RCA Cable
DB-9 Serial Cable
Note: The serial cable is included for advanced troubleshooting purposes only and is not needed by the
typical user.
Figure 1 Parts Included with the Z3-DME-01

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4.0 FEATURES
The Z3-DME-01 is a high definition, low-cost, network-enabled media encoder with the following features:
HD resolutions up to 1920x1080 including 1080i, 1080p30 and 720p
Supported video includes H.264 and MPEG-2
Standard Definition encoding for ISDB-T, DVB-H, and other standards
Low latency encode mode
Video Inputs: HD-SDI, Composite
Input video resizer supports many standard resolutions
Video Output Interfaces: Ethernet and ASI
Outputs RTP, RTSP, MPEG-2 Transport Stream, or MPEG-2 TS over RTP
Supports fractional resolutions and frame rates
Video Frame Rate: 50Hz or 60Hz
Supports extraction of closed caption data when encoding from composite input or SDI input (EIA-
608, EIA-708)
Supports closed caption data over SDI output when decoding (EIA-608, EIA-708)
SD Card interface for local storage and firmware updates
Web-based configuration software for user-friendly configuration and control
RS-232 serial port for optional technical configuration and control
Operating Temperature: 0 to 45 degrees C at 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature: -40 to 70 degrees C at 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Measurements: 186 x 123 x 29 mm (7.32 x 4.84 x 1.14 in)
Weight: 722 g (1.59 lb)
4.1 Supported Input Resolutions - Encode
SDI: 1080p30, 1080i30, 1080i29.97, 1080i25, 1080720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 576i25, 480i30,
and 480i29.97. Also supports 23.98Psf input for all resolutions.
Composite: 576i25, 480i30, and 480i29.97

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5.0 OPERATING CONTROLS
1: Power Switch 4: RS-232 Serial 7: Composite Input 9: Ethernet
2: Status LEDs 5: ASI/SDI Output 8: Analog Audio Inputs 10: 12V Power
3: SD Card 6: HD-SDI Input
Figure 2 Z3-DME-01 Front and Rear Panels

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6.0 RUNNING THE ENCODER
This section gives step-by-step instructions on using the Z3-DME-01 to stream HD video using the VLC media
player for decoding and viewing your stream. In addition to the Z3-DME-01, you will need: a 1080p30/1080i
SDI video source, a Z3-DME-01, a 12V power supply, a PC with the VLC media player downloaded, a coaxial
cable and at least one Ethernet cable.
Please Note: Actual version numbers for your Z3 product may differ from those pictured in this document.
6.1 Setting up the Video Source
(1) Select an HD video source with SDI output.
-Power on the HD source.
-Connect SDI from the source to a monitor.
-Set the HD Source to 1080p30 or 1080i output.
-If you are using a media player, select and begin playback of your content.
Once you see playback on the monitor, you’ve confirmed the source works.
6.2 Connecting and Powering up the Z3-DME-01
(2) Connect the coaxial (BNC to BNC) cable from “SDI Out” on your source to the Z3-DME-01 “SD/HDI
SDI” input.
(3) Connect an Ethernet cable from “Ethernet” on the back of the encoder to a switch, router or other
DHCP server on the same network as your Windows PC.
(4) Connect the 12V power supply, and turn on the power switch. It will take 45-60 seconds to boot.
(1) Connect SD/HD
SDI Input
(2) Connect
Ethernet
(3) Connect
Power
Figure 3 Z3-DME-01 Rear Panel Demo Connections
(2) Status lights up after 45-60 seconds
Figure 4 Z3-DME-01 Power Switch and Status Light
(1) Turn on PWR