Z3 Technology Z3-DM8107-SDI-RPS User manual

User’s Guide
Multi-Channel H.264 HD Multimedia System
DM8107 Multichannel Rapid Prototyping System
Model Name: Z3-DM8107-SDI-RPS
DOC-USR-0030-08
Manual Version 2.01.05
Software Version 2.01.05
April 23, 2014
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these
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Revision History
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
1.00.00
09/25/13
Original Document
RC
1.00.01
09/26/13
Added note on “Encode Single HD” mode on p.13, a note to change
input resolution on p.14, and added to “Known Issues” on p.17.
RC
1.00.02
09/26/13
Updated Included Parts List
MC
2.00.07
10/07/13
Added sections of Building Code, Code Overview, and Decoding.
Modified version number to match SW version #.
RC
2.00.08
10/17/13
Updated for SW release 2.0.8
RC
2.00.08a
10/23/13
Added note to use SATA3 drives on p.32, note on JTAG connector on
p.7.
RC
2.00.09
11/11/13
Updated for SW release 2.0.9. Added Section 6.9 (“Changing the
bitrate dynamically” on p.22, Section 6.10 (“Adjusting the UDP TS
Rate”) on p.23, Section 6.11 (“Sample Use Cases”) on p.26, and
Section 10 (“Summary of Options) on p.37. Also modified default
netmask value to reflect new manufacturing settings on p.17, and
made minor corrections on p.18, 20, 28, 30, and 32.
RC
2.00.09a
03/10/14
Added Composite In support on p.7, p.9., and p.40.
RC
2.01.05
04/23/14
Updated screenshots, updated APP-10 photo, added section on DHCP,
updated decode section / parameters.
RC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General Description....................................................................................................................................6
2. Included Parts List ......................................................................................................................................8
3. Features........................................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Supported Input Resolutions ............................................................................................................9
3.2 Supported Output Resolutions .........................................................................................................9
4. Untarring and Building the Sample Code..............................................................................................10
4.1 Preparing the Linux Environment..................................................................................................10
4.2 Making the Directories and Running the Make Script ................................................................10
5. Code Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 12
5.1 Directory Structure..........................................................................................................................12
5.1.1 The z3apps/rdk directory .........................................................................................................12
5.2 Z3 Application Overview .................................................................................................................13
5.2.1 Application Names and Locations ...........................................................................................13
5.2.2 Application Options and Arguments........................................................................................13
5.2.3 Application Source Code...........................................................................................................14
5.3 RDK documentation .........................................................................................................................15
6. Running the Encoder ................................................................................................................................17
6.1 Set up the HD Source.......................................................................................................................17
6.2 Connect the Board ...........................................................................................................................17
6.3 Set up the Terminal Window ..........................................................................................................18
6.4 Power on the board .........................................................................................................................18
6.5 Ensure your PC has a proper IP address ....................................................................................... 18
6.6 Run the Web Interface to Configure CH1..................................................................................... 19
6.7 Run VLC to View Stream .................................................................................................................21
6.8 Streaming RTP...................................................................................................................................22
6.9 Changing the bitrate dynamically.................................................................................................23
6.10 Adjusting the UDP TS Rate ............................................................................................................24
6.11 Sample Use Cases............................................................................................................................26
6.12 Running DHCP ..................................................................................................................................27
7. Running the Decoder ................................................................................................................................ 31
7.1 Connect the Output .........................................................................................................................31
7.2 Set up the Decoder board to work with the Encoder board ....................................................31
7.3 Configure the Encoder ....................................................................................................................32
7.4 Configure the Decoder ....................................................................................................................33

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8. Exercising Other Features .......................................................................................................................35
9. Running the Code You Built on the Board............................................................................................. 36
9.1 Method 1: Updating the Image File .............................................................................................36
9.2 Method 2: Running Your Code through TFTP/NFS .....................................................................38
9.3 Other available u-boot commands................................................................................................42
10. Summary of Options ................................................................................................................................. 43
10.1 The System Setup Tab .....................................................................................................................43
10.2 The User Presets Tab .......................................................................................................................43
10.3 The Status Tab .................................................................................................................................. 44
10.4 The CH1 Tab ......................................................................................................................................45
10.5 The CH2 Tab ......................................................................................................................................48
10.6 Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs ................................................................................48
11. Known Limitations ....................................................................................................................................49
Appendix B: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................62

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Z3-DM8107-MOD................................................................................................................................6
Figure 2 Z3-DM8107-APP-10 I/O Board............................................................................................................7
Figure 3 Sample Content of Images Directory after Successful Build.............................................................. 11
Figure 4 Encoder Example Connections for Z3-DM8107-APP-10...................................................................17
Figure 5 Web Interface Initial Screen ................................................................................................................19
Figure 6 Channel 1 Configuration Screen .........................................................................................................20
Figure 7 VLC Open Network Screen.................................................................................................................21
Figure 8 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC............................................................................................21
Figure 9 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTP) .................................................................................22
Figure 10 Viewing Bitrate in VLC.....................................................................................................................23
Figure 11 Changing the Bitrate Dynamically ....................................................................................................23
Figure 12 Drop in Bitrate after Dynamic Bitrate Change..................................................................................24
Figure 13 Changing TS Rate..............................................................................................................................25
Figure 14 TS Rate and Lower Bitrate Reflected in VLC...................................................................................26
Figure 15 Tuning for Various Use Cases ...........................................................................................................26
Figure 16 The User Presets Tab .........................................................................................................................27
Figure 17 Entering a User Preset Name.............................................................................................................27
Figure 18 Selecting “z3_test” within the System Setup Tab .............................................................................28
Figure 19 Setting DHCP within z3_test............................................................................................................. 28
Figure 20 Saving a User Preset..........................................................................................................................28
Figure 21 Address Change after DHCP Set.......................................................................................................29
Figure 22 ZFinder with DM8107-RPS IPAddress............................................................................................29
Figure 23 Web GUI Using DHCPAddress........................................................................................................ 30
Figure 24 HDMI Out and USB1 on the Z3-DM8107-APP-10..........................................................................31
Figure 25 Encoder Settings for Sample Decode................................................................................................ 32
Figure 26 Changing to Decoder Mode...............................................................................................................33
Figure 27 System Setup in Decoder Mode ........................................................................................................33
Figure 28 Decoder Configuration Settings for Decode Example......................................................................34
Figure 29 Updating the Device Firmware from the Web Interface ...................................................................36
Figure 30 Browsing for the Image File in the Updater......................................................................................37
Figure 31 Editing u-boot-env-dm810x-rdk.txt .................................................................................................40
Figure 32 Minicom Terminal Settings ............................................................................................................... 40
Figure 33 Example of Successful u-boot Configuration....................................................................................41

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1. General Description
The Z3-DM8107-SDI-RPS is a development system that allows encode and decode of HD video through SDI
inputs. It consists of a hardware package and software bundle designed to enable rapid development of
multimedia applications. The hardware consists of one Z3-DM8107-MOD System on Module card and one
Z3-DM8107-APP-10 board. The software bundle consists of the necessary components for developing
advanced multimedia, graphics, and DSP applications.
The Z3-DM8107-MOD is a compact OEM module which supports up to1080p60 H.264 encode/decode
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in
streaming or storage mode. It is especially 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 (DVRs), and medical video. The Z3-DM8107-MOD provides access
to most of the interface signals available from the DM8107 processor. Figure 1 below shows the Z3-
DM8107-MOD System on Module:
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Performance may be limited by IVA clock settings
Figure 1 Z3-DM8107-MOD
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An application board, the Z3-DM8107-APP-10, is included with the Z3-DM8107-SDI-RPS.This application
board uses the I/O expansion capability of the Z3-DM8107-MOD to implement additional functions not
present in the base module. The Z3-DM8107-APP-10 application board has 2 SDI inputs, 1 SDI output, 1 set
of L/R analog stereo audio inputs, 1 HDMI output, and 4 LEDs for status. Figure 2 below shows an image of
a Z3-DM8107-APP-10 application board:
A Linux-based SDK, additional design services, and support are available from Z3 Technology. Please
contact Z3 at http://www.z3technology.com or e-mail at [e-mail].
Figure 2 Z3-DM8107-APP-10 I/O Board
206 mm
121 mm
SDI In 1 /
Composite In
SDI
In 2
SDI
Out
L/R
Analog
Audio In
HDMI
Out
Serial
1GB
Ethernet
USB
1
12V
Power
USB
2
LEDs
On / Off
SATA 1
SATA 2

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2. Included Parts List
1 x Z3-DM8107-MOD + 1 Z3-DM8107-APP-10
1 x Z3-DM8168-DEB-01 (JTAG connector –attaches to DM8107-MOD)
1 x Cable Strip (for connecting the Z3-DM8168-DEB-01)
1 x 12V Power Supply
1 x DB9 Serial Cable
3 x BNC-BNC Cables
1 x RCA-RCA Cable
1 x HDMI Cable
1 x Z3-DM8107-SDI-RPS Documentation

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3. Features
H.264 video encode and decode up to 1080p60
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Dual encode of up to 1 1080i30 + 1 720p60 possible.
2 3G-SDI Inputs and 1 Composite Input (Composite available on 30-0025 boards)
1 SDI Out
Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 (x2), SATA2
1 GB DDR3
256 MB NAND Flash
Control through serial port or HTTP
High density connectors to all signals
3.1 Supported Input Resolutions
SDI: 1080p60, 1080p50, 1080i30, 1080i29.97, 1080i25, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 576p50,
576i25, 480p60, 480i30, and 480i29.97
Composite: 576i25, 480i29.97
3.2 Supported Output Resolutions
SDI: 1080p60, 720p60
HDMI: 1080p60, 720p60
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4. Untarring and Building the Sample Code
4.1 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 command would be:
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
4.2 Making the Directories and Running the Make Script
The software provided will allow you to re-create the pre-installed software of the Z3-DM8107-SDI-RPS
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-dm810x
Copy the released tar archive to that directory (note: the name may slightly vary).
# cp SW-4R2-00167-01_DM8107-SDI-RPS-20140311.tar.bz2 /home/z3/z3-dm810x
Untar the archive (name of tar file may slightly vary):
# tar -xvjf SW-4R2-00167-01_DM8107-SDI-RPS-20140311.tar.bz2
Note: Untarring takes 5 to 10 minutes.
Then go into the directory just created and run the build script (directory name may slightly vary):
# cd z3-centaurus-dm810x_sdi_rps-20140311
# ./makeall
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times towards the end of the build.
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 should be something like the following. Note that actual filenames, dates, and times will differ.
Figure 3 Sample Content of Images Directory after Successful Build

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5. Code Overview
5.1 Directory Structure
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 TI 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 sample application code and scripts
The Z3 sample application code that comes with the Z3-DM8107-RPS is run from the run.sh script in dvr-
rdk/dvr_rdk/bin/ti810x. 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.
5.1.1 The z3apps/rdk directory
There are 3 main subdirectories: rdk_demo, z3_mcfw_api, and z3 (Note: Source code is available for
customers that have licensed RPS-SRC. For licensees of RPS, binaries of the applications are available).
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:

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# source /opt/mcsenc/mcsenc.sh
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 sample applications can be found in the usecases directory. The use-case code is
called from ti_vsys.c in the same directory.
z3
This directory contains the base code for RTP tx and rx, as well as the base code for audio capture and
output.
5.2 Z3 Application Overview
5.2.1 Application Names and Locations
For encode, there are 2 binaries in the sample code. The first is a menu-based sample application (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 sample application 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
On the decode side, there is a command line interface. The binary for this can be found at:
/opt/dvr_rdk/ti816x/bin/mcfw_mcsdec
5.2.2 Application Options and Arguments
The menu-based sample application 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 sample application presents to the user a menu of options.
Most .ini files are geared towards a specific sample application. The easiest way to get a valid .ini file is
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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=SDI1 dst=rtp://192.168.0.6:5004 size=1280x720 audio=off
will start an encode from SDI1 streaming to 192.168.0.6 at port 5004 scaled to 1280x720. You can find an
example of using this in a script at:
$PRJROOT/dvr-rdk/runz3demo.sh
The command line interface for the decoder is set up by running:
# source /opt/mcsdec/mcsdec.sh
This will present you with an "=" prompt. You can then enter commands to decode. For example:
= decode instance=1 source=rtp://192.168.0.6:5004 audio=on aport=hdmi
will start a decode from RTP from port 192.168.0.6 at port 5004 sending audio to HDMI.
5.2.3 Application Source Code
The application source code can be found mainly in:
z3apps/rdk/rdk_demo
The top-level file for the menu-driven sample 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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5.3 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

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│└── 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
│├── DM814x_DVR_RDK_UseCaseGuide_Decode_Display.pdf
│├── 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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6. Running the Encoder
This section gives step-by-step instructions on taking the Z3-DM8107-SDI-RPS and using it to stream 1080p
or 1080i video to VLC running on your PC. In addition to the Z3-DM8107-SDI-RPS, an HD source with HDMI
output, an HDMI->SDI converter, and a PC are required.
6.1 Set up the HD 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 1080i output
-Select content you would like to stream
If you see playback on the monitor, you’ve confirmed the source works. Now move the HDMI cable
from the monitor to “HDMI In” on the HDMI to SDI converter box.
6.2 Connect the Board
For these steps, please refer to Figure 4.
(2) Connect the supplied DB9 serial cable to your PC.
Figure 4 Encoder Example Connections for Z3-DM8107-APP-10
Serial
Power
Switch
12V In
Ethernet
SDI
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(3) Connect the coaxial cable from “SDI Out” on the converter box to SDI Input 1 of the Z3-DM8107-APP-10
board.
(4) Connect the Ethernet of the board to either your PC or a hub your PC is connected to.
The next step is to set up a terminal to view the activity of the board …
6.3 Set up the Terminal Window
(5) If you are running from a Windows PC, run TeraTerm. Select “Setup – Serial Port” and set the
following:
Port: Whichever serial port the port is connected to
Baud Rate: 115200
Data: 8-bit
Parity: None
Stop: 1-bit
Flow Control: None
(6) If you are running from Linux, type:
# sudo minicom –s
And then configure by doing the following:
-Select “Serial Port Setup”
-Ensure the correct Serial Device is specified (typically “/dev/ttyS0”)
-Set option E (“Bps/Par/Bits”) to 115200 8N1
-Press <return>
-Select “Exit”
6.4 Power on the board
(7) Connect the 12V power supply and turn on the switch. If all is configured properly, you should see the
board booting up within the terminal window. After about a minute, you will see the RPS Main Menu.
Note the local IP address and netmask (in this example, it is 192.168.81.07 and 255.255.0.0). This is
the IP address of the board. You will need this later to access the web interface.
6.5 Ensure your PC has a proper IP address
(8) To be able to communicate with the RPS, the PC that you are communicating from needs to have at
least the same first 2 parts of the IP address. For example, if the RPS has an IP address of

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192.168.81.07, your PC would need to have an address of 192.168.x.y, where x.y is anything but
“81.07”(and not conflicting with whatever is on your current network, of course). Ensure that this is
the case. Note that the first 2 parts being the same are based on a value of netmask of 255.255.0.0.
If netmask were 255.255.255.0, for example, then the first 3 parts of the IP address would have to be
the same.
After you are done, make note of the address you set your PC to. This will be important in the
streaming step.
6.6 Run the Web Interface to Configure CH1
(9) In your PC, run a web browser (for best results, Z3 recommends FireFox). In this browser, type the IP
address of the board noted in step (7) (for example, if the default value is used, it would be
http://192.168.81.07). After about 3 seconds, the System Setup menu should come up:
(10) Click on the “CH1” tab
(11) You should see the Channel 1 configuration tab (Figure 6). In this tab, change Video Resolution to
“1920x1080”, set “Output Format” to UDP and “Dest Address” to the IP address of your PC (in this
example, 192.168.0.6) Also make note of the value of “Dest Port” (should be 5004 by default).
Important Note: If you want to encode 1080p60, you must first change “Operating Mode” at the
bottom right from “Encode Interlaced/Progressive” to “Encode Single HD.” Note that, in “Encode
Single HD” mode, only CH1 can be used.
Figure 5 Web Interface Initial Screen

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(12) Click “start” (note: The encode may have already started as it will automatically start in 30 seconds if
a valid input is detected. If that occurs, just click “stop” first). The status should change from
“IDLE” or “STOPPED” to “RUNNING”.
Figure 6 Channel 1 Configuration Screen
(5) Click “stop” if
already started,
then click “start”
(2) Change
to UDP
(3) Change to IP
Address of your PC
(4) Note “Dest Port”
value
(1) Change to
“1920x1080” or
“Follow input”