Z3 Technology Z3-MVE-100R User manual

User Instructions
Multi-Channel HD Video and Streamer
Model Name: Z3-MVE-100R
DOC-USR-00XX-0X
Manual Version 2.25
Software Version 2.25
July 31, 2015
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Revision History
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
2.02.04
04/05/15
Initial Version
RC
2.25
07/31/15
Added RTMP, Closed Captioning Sections, and “Encoding in ISDB-T Mode”
sections. Added description of RTSP and rebooting from GUI. Added
description of DNS, “View Logs,” “16:9,” “Interlace Mode,” “PCR Interval,”
and Authentication. Removed certain parameters for MPTS, encode,
decode. Added Appendix A and B. Updated screenshots for new release
KA/RC

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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 INCLUDED PARTS LIST ................................................................................................... 9
4.0 FEATURES ................................................................................................................ 10
4.1 Supported Input Resolutions .......................................................................................10
4.2 Supported Output Resolutions .....................................................................................10
5.0 OPERATING CONTROLS ................................................................................................. 11
6.0 GETTING STARTED WITH THE MVE-100R ............................................................................. 12
6.1 Set up the HD Source................................................................................................12
6.2 Connect and Power up the Z3-MVE-100R.........................................................................12
6.3 Configure CH1 and Encode .........................................................................................14
6.4 Run VLC to View Stream ............................................................................................16
6.5 Streaming RTP........................................................................................................17
6.6 Changing the Bitrate and Frame Rate Dynamically .............................................................19
6.7 Adjusting the UDP TS Rate..........................................................................................21
6.8 Tuning for Latency...................................................................................................23
6.9 Running DHCP ........................................................................................................24
6.10 Using the “Aux TS File” Option...................................................................................29
6.11 Encoding Closed Captioning ......................................................................................30
6.12 Encoding using “Encoder ISDB-T” Mode.........................................................................31
7.0 USING THE MPTS TO ENCODE 2 CHANNELS INTO 1 STREAM / ASI................................................. 32
7.1 Set up the System ...................................................................................................32
7.2 Connect the ASI Out .................................................................................................32
7.3 Initialize CH1 .........................................................................................................32
7.4 Initialize CH2 .........................................................................................................33
7.5 Configure MPTS ......................................................................................................34
7.6 Start Encoding........................................................................................................34
8.0 USING THE Z3-MVE-100R TO ENCODE RTMP ......................................................................... 36
8.1 Connect the Encoder ................................................................................................36
8.2 Configure CH1 for RTMP Streaming ...............................................................................36
8.3 Set up the Wowza Server ...........................................................................................37
8.4 Start the Encode .....................................................................................................37
8.5 View the Content on Wowza .......................................................................................37

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9.0 RUNNING THE DECODER ............................................................................................... 39
9.1 Create a .ts File using the Encoder ...............................................................................39
9.2 Connect the Output .................................................................................................39
9.3 Set Decoder Mode ...................................................................................................39
9.4 Configure and Run Decoder ........................................................................................41
10.0 PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE Z3-MVE-100R ..................................................... 42
Saving Current Settings............................................................................................4210.1
10.2 Making a Firmware Update .......................................................................................42
10.3 Using the Password Feature ......................................................................................44
10.4 Controlling the Z3-MVE-100R through the Front Panel Controls.............................................46
11.0 SUMMARY OF OPTIONS ................................................................................................ 48
11.1 The System Setup Tab .............................................................................................48
11.2 The User Presets Tab...............................................................................................50
11.3 The Status Tab ......................................................................................................51
11.4 The MPTS Tab .......................................................................................................52
11.5 The CH1 Tab (Encode) .............................................................................................53
11.6 The CH1 Tab (Decode) .............................................................................................59
11.7 The CH2 Tab.........................................................................................................60
11.8 Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs ....................................................................61
APPENDIX A: Installing Ear Racks on the Z3-MVE-100R ................................................................ 62
APPENDIX B: Configuring the Wowza Server for RTMP ................................................................. 63
APPENDIX C: Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 65

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Parts Included with the Z3-MVE-100R....................................................................... 9
Figure 2 Z3-MVE-100R Front View .....................................................................................11
Figure 3 Z3-MVE-100R Rear View ......................................................................................11
Figure 4 Z3-MVE-100R Rear Panel Example Encode Connections ................................................12
Figure 5 Z3-MVE-100R Power Switch and LCD ......................................................................13
Figure 6 Z3-MVE-100R LCD Startup Message ........................................................................13
Figure 7 Z3-MVE-100R LCD Home Screen ............................................................................13
Figure 8 Z3-MVE-100R Web GUI (System Setup Page) ..............................................................14
Figure 9 Z3-MVE-100R Channel 1 Configuration Screen for UDP .................................................15
Figure 10 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for UDP..............................................................16
Figure 11 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (UDP)...........................................................16
Figure 12 Channel 1 Configuration Screen for RTP .................................................................17
Figure 13 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for RTP ..............................................................18
Figure 14 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTP) ...........................................................18
Figure 15 Viewing Bitrate in VLC .......................................................................................19
Figure 16 Changing the Bitrate Dynamically .........................................................................19
Figure 17 Drop in Bit Rate after Dynamic Bitrate Change .........................................................20
Figure 18 Status Page Output Showing Lower Bitrate ..............................................................20
Figure 19 Changing TS Rate .............................................................................................21
Figure 20 TS Rate and Lower Bit Rate Reflected in VLC ...........................................................22
Figure 21 Tuning for Latency............................................................................................23
Figure 22 The User Presets Tab.........................................................................................24
Figure 23 Entering a User Preset Name ...............................................................................24
Figure 24 Selecting “z3_config1” within the System Setup Tab .................................................25
Figure 25 Setting DHCP within z3_config1 ...........................................................................25
Figure 26 Saving a User Preset .........................................................................................25
Figure 27 Reboot Reminder for Changing IP Settings...............................................................26
Figure 28 DHCP IP Address in MVE-100R LCD ........................................................................26
Figure 29 ZFinder with Z3-MVE-100R DHCP Address ...............................................................27
Figure 30 Selecting Z3-MVE-100R w/ DHCP Address in ZFinder ..................................................27
Figure 31 Web GUI Using DHCP Address...............................................................................28
Figure 32 Using the Aux TS File Enable Option ......................................................................29
Figure 33 Setting VLC to use the Extracted Closed Caption Data ................................................30
Figure 34 Connecting ASI Out on the Z3-MVE-100R.................................................................32

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Figure 35 Z3-MVE-100R CH1 Settings for MPTS/ASI Encode .......................................................33
Figure 36 MPTS Settings..................................................................................................34
Figure 37 The “Start All” Button .......................................................................................34
Figure 38 Opening VLC for MPTS Multicast Stream .................................................................35
Figure 39 Viewing Channel 2 in VLC ...................................................................................35
Figure 40 Example Settings for RTMP Encode........................................................................36
Figure 41 Getting to the Wowza Test Player .........................................................................37
Figure 42 Viewing Z3-MVE-100R Content on Wowza ...............................................................38
Figure 43 Connecting the Z3-MVE-100R for Decode ................................................................39
Figure 44 Changing to Decoder Mode..................................................................................39
Figure 45 System Setup in Decoder Mode ............................................................................40
Figure 46 Decoder Configuration Settings for Decode Example ..................................................41
Figure 47 Updating the Device Firmware from the Web Interface ..............................................42
Figure 48 Updater Screen ...............................................................................................43
Figure 49 File Selection Screen ........................................................................................43
Figure 50 Selecting “Set Password” ...................................................................................44
Figure 51 Changing the Password ......................................................................................44
Figure 52 Password Entry Screen.......................................................................................45
Figure 53 The Z3-MVE-100R LCD Control Buttons...................................................................46
Figure 54 The Z3-MVE-100R LCD Home Screen......................................................................46
Figure 55 The Z3-MVE-100R LCD Main Menu .........................................................................46
Figure 56 Summary of LCD Functions .................................................................................47
Figure 58 Encoder Status Detail Screen...............................................................................47
Figure 57 Encoder Status Main Screen ................................................................................47
Figure 59 Z3-MVE-100R with Ear Racks ...............................................................................62
Figure 60 Wowza Performance Settings...............................................................................63
Figure 61 Wowza Security Settings ....................................................................................64

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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Z3-MVE-100R 1080p60 HD Video Encoder and Streamer is a one rack unit system that supports up to two
channels of H.264 High Profile encode and decode up to 1080p at 60 frames per second. Video inputs for
encode include SDI, component, and HDMI. It can output RTP, UDP, TSRTP, RTMP or ASI. Multiple channels
can be combined into one ASI / UDP stream or sent to different addresses. On the decode side inputs
include RTP, UDP, or ASI. It can output HDMI. This solution is well-suited for applications such as low cost
broadcast encoders, low bandwidth video security, satellite uplinks, remote monitoring, and industrial
applications. The Z3-MVE-100R provides immediate access to HD video, integrated system peripherals and
production-qualified codecs.
The Z3-MVE-100R features HD performance, low latency and less power consumption than a PC-based
encoder platform in a one rack unit package.

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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, “GETTING STARTED WITH THE MVE-
100R,” on page 11. This section describes how to quickly generate a UDP or RTP stream to VLC, how to
change bitrate dynamically, how to adjust the UDP TS rate, tuning for latency, and using DHCP. Details
on encoding to ASI or RTMP can be found in the follow-up sections on pages 32 and 36. Details on
running the Decoder can be found in Section 9.0, “RUNNING THE DECODER”, on page 39.
2.2 If You Already have a System from Z3 and Need to Update the Firmware
You can update the firmware via the web GUI interface by following the instructions in Section 10.2:
“Making a Firmware Update”, on page 42.

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Video Cable BNC to RCA Adapter
3.0 INCLUDED PARTS LIST
Z3-MVE-100R
AC Power Cord
BNC to BNC Cable x 3
DB-9 Serial Cable
Figure 1 Parts Included with the Z3-MVE-100R
HDMI Cable

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4.0 FEATURES
HD resolutions up to 1920x1080, including 1080p60/50, 1080i30/25, and 720p60/50
H.264 and optional MPEG-2 support
AAC-LC, AACH-HE v1, and AAC-HE v2 audio codecs
Ability to encode 2 different streams from the same source
Support for extraction from up to four subchannels of audio from SDI
ISDB-T support
Inputs: HDMI, HD-SDI, Component, ASI (Decode)
Outputs: HDMI, ASI (Encode)
Interfaces to 1Gb Ethernet, SATA21, USB 2.0 (x2), RS-232
Outputs RTP or MPEG-2 Transport Stream
Web-based configuration software
Optional internal HDD
Operating Temperature and Humidity: 0 to 40ºC at 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature and Humidity: -10 to 50ºC at 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
430 x 230 x 44 mm (16.93 x 7.87 x 1.73 in)
Weight: 2.76 kg (6.11 lb)
4.1 Supported Input Resolutions
SDI: 1080p60, 1080p50, 1080i30, 1080i29.97, 1080i25, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 576p50,
576i25, 480i30, and 480i29.97
HDMI: 1080p60, 1080p50, 1080i30, 1080i29.97, 1080i25, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 576p50,
576i25, 480p60, 480i30, and 480i29.97
Component: 1080p60, 1080p50, 1080i30, 1080i29.97, 1080i25, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 576p50,
576i25, 480p60, 480i30, and 480i29.97
4.2 Supported Output Resolutions
HDMI: 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080i30, 1080i29.97, 1080i25, 720p60, 720p59.94,
720p50
1Only SATA2 drives are supported.

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5.0 OPERATING CONTROLS
-ASI Out2 outputs the same signal as ASI Out1.
-SDI Out is not currently supported.
Power Switch
LCD Controls
Figure 2 Z3-MVE-100R Front View
Figure 3 Z3-MVE-100R Rear View
RS232
Port
SDI
In
HDMI
Out
AC
Power
In
Ethernet
USB1
LCD
Status LEDs
USB2
SATA2
HDMI
In
Analog
Aud R
Pb
In
Pr
In
Y
In
ASI
Out1
ASI
Out2
Analog
Aud L
SDI
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6.0 GETTING STARTED WITH THE MVE-100R
These steps show how to encode an HD stream using the MVE-100R and stream them to VLC. You will need:
a Z3-MVE-100R, a 1080p/1080i source, an HDMI cable, an Ethernet cable, and a PC that runs an Internet
browser and VLC.
6.1 Set up the HD Source
(1) Set up the video source to output 1080p or 1080i.
-Power on the HDMI Source
-Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI Source to a monitor
-Set the HDMI Source to 1080p60 or 1080i output
-Select and begin playback of the content
6.2 Connect and Power up the Z3-MVE-100R
(2) Connect the HDMI cable from the video source to “HDMI In” of the Z3-MVE-100R:
(3) Connect an Ethernet cable to “Ethernet” on the Z3-MVE-100R. Connect the other end of the
Ethernet cable directly to a hub connected to a PC. You will use this PC to control the Z3-MVE-100R
and to decode the output stream.
(4) Connect the AC power supply.
(1) Connect
video
source
(3) Connect
Power
Figure 4 Z3-MVE-100R Rear Panel Example Encode Connections
(2) Connect
Ethernet

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(5) Power on the Z3-MVE-100R:
(6) The LCD should turn on immediately with a “STARTING SYSTEM” message:
(7) After about 30 seconds, the IP address of the Z3-MVE-100R will appear, along with information
regarding what is connected to the HDMI and SDI inputs (the input resolution detected). Note the IP
address:
*Note:If you are in a remote location from the Z3-MVE-100R and cannot see the LCD screen, the
ZFinder windows utility can be used to determine the address of the Z3-MVE-100R.
(1) Turn on PWR
(2) LCD turns on
Figure 5 Z3-MVE-100R Power Switch and LCD
Figure 6 Z3-MVE-100R LCD Startup Message
IP Address
Input resolutions detected
Figure 7 Z3-MVE-100R LCD Home Screen

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(8) Open an Internet browser on the PC on the same network as the Z3-MVE-100R (use Firefox for best
results. Internet Explorer and Chrome will also work). Enter the IP address of the Z3-MVE-100R from
step (7) as the address. The System Setup page will appear:
6.3 Configure CH1 and Encode
(9) From the System Setup Tab, click on the “CH1” tab.
(10) You should see the Channel 1 configuration tab (see Figure 9). In this tab, set Output Format to
“UDP,” and Dest Address to the IP address of your PC (192.168.0.6 is the default value). Also make
note of the value of “Dest Port” (should be 5004 by default). See the figure on the following page.
Figure 8 Z3-MVE-100R Web GUI (System Setup Page)

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(11) After 20 seconds, the encoder will automatically try to start. If it has done so, click on “stop” near
the bottom of the screen. The status should then change to “STOPPED”. Then click on “start”. If
the encoder had not already started, simply click “start.”
Figure 9 Z3-MVE-100R Channel 1 Configuration Screen for UDP
(4) If necessary, click “stop”
(5) Status changes to “STOPPED”
(1) Change to UDP
(2) Change to IP
Address of your PC
(3) Confirm “Dest
Port” is 5004
(6) Click “start”
(4) If necessary, click “stop”
(5) Status changes to “STOPPED”

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6.4 Run VLC to View Stream
(12) Run VLC on your PC (version used in testing at Z3: 2.1.5)
(13) Select Media –Open Network Stream. In the box, type “udp://@192.168.0.6:5004”, where
“192.168.0.6” is the IP address of your PC, and 5004 is the value of “Dest Port” in step (10).
(14) Press “Enter.”
(15) You should now see video streaming to VLC:
Figure 11 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (UDP)
Figure 10 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for UDP

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6.5 Streaming RTP
Once you have UDP streaming, it is relatively simple to change to RTP streaming. All that is needed is a
one parameter change. To stream using RTP, complete the following steps:
(16) In the CH1 configuration tab, click on “stop” to stop the current encoding session.
(17) Change “Output Format” from “UDP” to “RTP.”
(18) Click on “start” to start the RTP encoding session. At this point your settings should look like the
following:
Change to “RTP”
Figure 12 Channel 1 Configuration Screen for RTP

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(19) Run VLC on your PC (version used in testing at Z3: 2.1.5)
(20) In the “Open Media” box, type “rtsp://{IP Address}/z3-{ch #}{m}.mp4”, where {IP Address} is the IP
address of the Z3-MVE-100R, {ch #} is 1 for CH1 or 2 for CH2, and {m} is added if a multicast address
is being streamed. For example, if the IP address of the Z3-MVE-100R is the default value of
192.168.81.68, encode is being done from CH1, and unicast streaming is being done, the user
would type in “rtsp://192.168.81.6/z3-1.mp4”:
.
*Note: VLC version 2.1.5 or later is needed for RTSP support.
(21) You should then see RTP video streaming on VLC:
Figure 13 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for RTP
Figure 14 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTP)

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6.6 Changing the Bitrate and Frame Rate Dynamically
The Z3-MVE-100R includes an “update” button which allows you to change the bitrate or frame rate
without stopping and restarting the encoder. To use it, complete the following steps:
(22) In VLC, click on “Tools” and select “Codec Information”. This brings up a window with four tabs.
Select the “Statistics” tab. In this tab, you can see the current video + audio bitrate:
(23) In the CH1 tab, change the bitrate from “8000K” to “2000K” and click “update”:
Figure 16 Changing the Bitrate Dynamically
(1) Change bitrate to 2000K
(2) Click “update”
Figure 15 Viewing Bitrate in VLC
video + audio bitrate

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(24) You should see the video bitrate drop and the quality of the picture in VLC change.
If you click on the status page and click “Refresh,” you will also see the updated bitrate reflected:
You can also use the “update” button to modify the Frame Rate Divider.
Figure 17 Drop in Bit Rate after Dynamic Bitrate Change
Figure 18 Status Page Output Showing Lower Bitrate
Lower bitrate
Lower video + audio bitrate