Z3 Technology Z3Cam-4M User manual

User Instructions
H.265 4K IP Camera
Model Name: Z3Cam-4M
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Z3Cam-4M User Instructions
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REVISION HISTORY
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
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01/05/2022
Preliminary Document for Z3Cam-4M
NC, RJ
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01/18/2022
Minor changes
NC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................7
2.0 FEATURES .............................................................................................................8
2.1 Supported Resolutions ..........................................................................................9
3.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS............................................................................................... 10
4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS ............................................................................................ 11
5.0 GETTING STARTED WITH Z3Cam-4M............................................................................. 12
5.1 Connect and Power Up the Camera......................................................................... 12
5.2 Access the User Interface Using ZFinder ................................................................... 13
5.3 New Features on Z3Cam-4M ................................................................................. 15
6.0 STREAMING CONTROL ............................................................................................. 16
6.1 Stream UDP..................................................................................................... 17
6.2 Stream RTP ..................................................................................................... 20
6.3 Stream RTSP.................................................................................................... 22
6.4 Stream RTMP ................................................................................................... 25
6.5 Tuning for Latency............................................................................................. 33
6.6 Stream Multiple Resolutions ................................................................................. 35
6.7 Record to USB .................................................................................................. 36
6.8 Microphone Input .............................................................................................. 39
6.9 Record Snapshot ............................................................................................... 40
7.0 CAMERA CONTROL ................................................................................................. 41
7.1 Zoom ............................................................................................................ 41
7.2 Preview and Download Image................................................................................ 41
7.3 Color Controls.................................................................................................. 42
7.4 Sony VISCA Camera Control .................................................................................. 43
7.5 ONVIF Profile S ............................................................................................... 45
8.0 PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE Z3Cam-4M..................................................... 46
8.1 Save Current Settings ......................................................................................... 46
8.2 Advanced Settings Mode...................................................................................... 47
8.3 Overlay Timestamp............................................................................................ 48
8.4 Set a Static IP Address ........................................................................................ 49
8.5 Upgrade Firmware............................................................................................. 50
8.6 Setting a Password ............................................................................................ 52
8.7 Factory Reset .................................................................................................. 53
8.8 Mounting the Camera ......................................................................................... 54
8.9 Using WiFi ...................................................................................................... 54

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9.0 DECODE OPTIONS .................................................................................................. 57
9.1 PC Configuration for 4K HEVC/H.265 Decode ............................................................. 57
9.2 ZEUS HE265-DEC Decoder ................................................................................... 60
9.3 ZEUS HE4K-01 Decode ....................................................................................... 60
10.0 SUMMARY OF OPTIONS ............................................................................................ 62
10.1 The System Setup Tab......................................................................................... 62
10.2 The User Presets Tab .......................................................................................... 64
10.3 The Status Tab ................................................................................................. 65
10.4 The Camera Tab ............................................................................................... 66
10.5 The Term Tab................................................................................................... 70
10.6 The CH1 Tab (Channel 1) ..................................................................................... 72
10.7 The CH2 & CH3 Tabs (Channels 2 & 3)...................................................................... 78
10.8 Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs................................................................ 79
10.9 ZFinder.......................................................................................................... 79
APPENDIX A: Finding the IP Address of Your Computer.............................................................. 80
APPENDIX B: Configuring the Wowza Server for RTMP .............................................................. 81
APPENDIX C: Example Camera Controller Application .............................................................. 83
APPENDIX D: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 87

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Z3Cam-4M Dimensions...........................................................................................7
Figure 2 Z3Cam-4M Package Contents................................................................................. 10
Figure 3 Z3Cam-4M Interfaces.......................................................................................... 11
Figure 5 Streaming and Power Connections for the Camera ....................................................... 12
Figure 6 ZFinder with the Z3Cam-4M Selected....................................................................... 13
Figure 7 Z3Cam-4M User Interface – System Setup Tab ............................................................. 14
Figure 8 CH1 Tab Configuration – UDP ................................................................................. 18
Figure 9 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for UDP ................................................................ 19
Figure 10 Example of Video Streaming to VLC (UDP)................................................................ 19
Figure 11 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTP ................................................................................ 20
Figure 12 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTP) ..................................................... 21
Figure 13 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTSP............................................................................... 22
Figure 14 Finding your Camera’s IP Address .......................................................................... 23
Figure 15 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for RTP ............................................................... 23
Figure 16 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTSP) ........................................................... 24
Figure 17 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTMP Streaming to Wowza Streaming Engine™ ............................. 26
Figure 18 Navigating to the Wowza Test Player ...................................................................... 27
Figure 19 Viewing Streamed Content on Wowza Test Player ....................................................... 28
Figure 20 YouTube Live Dashboard – Encoder Setup ................................................................. 29
Figure 21 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTMP Streaming to YouTube Live ............................................. 30
Figure 22 Facebook “Create Post” dialog box......................................................................... 31
Figure 23 Facebook Live Streaming Dialog ............................................................................ 31
Figure 24 Facebook Live Stream Encoder Settings ................................................................... 32
Figure 25 Enable TS Lowlat Mode ...................................................................................... 33
Figure 26 VLC Media Player Tools Menu ................................................................................ 34
Figure 27 VLC Media Player Advanced Preferences................................................................... 34
Figure 28 Recommended Settings ...................................................................................... 35
Figure 29 Create Additional Output Channels ........................................................................ 35
Figure 30 USB Connection ............................................................................................... 36
Figure 31 CH1 Tab Configuration – TSFILE............................................................................ 37
Figure 32 Microphone Connection...................................................................................... 39
Figure 33 CH1 Tab Configuration – Microphone Audio Settings..................................................... 40
Figure 36 Camera Zoom Slider.......................................................................................... 41
Figure 37 Camera Tab Preview Image ................................................................................. 42
Figure 38 Color Controls................................................................................................. 42

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Figure 39 Com2TCP Configuration ..................................................................................... 43
Figure 40 Camera Controller Software Configuration ............................................................... 44
Figure 41 The User Presets Tab ......................................................................................... 46
Figure 42 Entering a User Preset Name ............................................................................... 46
Figure 43 Saving a User Preset.......................................................................................... 46
Figure 44 Accessing Advanced Settings ................................................................................ 47
Figure 45 Default UDP Settings (Left) and Advanced UDP Settings (Right)....................................... 48
Figure 47 CH1 Tab Overlay Timestamp ................................................................................. 49
Figure 48 Saving Updated Network Settings .......................................................................... 50
Figure 49 Updating Device Firmware .................................................................................. 51
Figure 50 Software Updater Screen.................................................................................... 51
Figure 51 Creating or Changing the Password ........................................................................ 52
Figure 52 Password Entry Screen....................................................................................... 52
Figure 53 Pinhole Reset................................................................................................... 53
Figure 55: Display of Network Options ................................................................................. 55
Figure 56: Example of encoder showing up on Zfinder application ................................................ 55
Figure 57: Zfinder page .................................................................................................. 56
Figure 58 LAV Filters Configuration .................................................................................... 58
Figure 59 Disable Hardware Decoding in VLC ........................................................................ 59
Figure 60 ZEUS HE265-DEC H.265 Decoder ............................................................................ 60
Figure 61 ZEUS HE4K-01 H.264 Decoder............................................................................... 60
Figure 62 Term Tab Configuration....................................................................................... 70
Figure 63 Using the Command Prompt to Determine Your PC’s IP Address....................................... 80
Figure 64 Locating Your Computer’s IP Address ...................................................................... 80
Figure 65 Wowza Performance Settings ............................................................................... 81
Figure 66 Wowza Security Settings..................................................................................... 82
Figure 67 Running the Example Application .......................................................................... 83

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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Z3Cam-4M™ by Z3 Technology is an H.265/HEVC 4K IP camera. The innovative Z3Cam-4M has multiple
options for your IP transmission including MPEG-2 TS (UDP), RTP, RTSP, RTMP* and TSRTP. The system can
output both H.265/HEVC and H.264 video over IP in 4K resolutions. It is also capable of producing a
secondary stream with a smaller resolution or different codec. Camera control can take place remotely
with a Web based configuration interface, ONVIF Profile S and with VISCA control commands sent over IP
to the Z3Cam-4M. The Z3Cam-4M leverages a Sony block camera for video capture. Where seeing sharp
lines is key, Sony’s 4K ISP with superb noise reduction algorithm provides the highest quality imaging fit for
virtual reality imaging and high detail data analytics.
The Z3Cam-4M brings clarity and detail to high movement and low light conditions with optimized 4K
technology. This unit captures stunning video with 20x optical zoom with integrated auto focus. The
Z3Cam-4M provides crystal clear images for broadcast, industrial, medical, security and corporate
applications while adding the ability to broadcast and analyze your video around the world.
Figure 1 Z3Cam-4M Dimensions
* In H.264 mode only.
66 mm
144 mm
64 mm

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2.0 FEATURES
▪Z3Cam-4M Z9500
o20x optical zoom using Sony’s patented Super Resolution Zoom
oNoise reduction algorithm for high frequency and high detail areas
oVisibility enhancer ICR (Day and Night)
oHigh sensitivity image processor
oHEVC/H.265 encode and stream up to 2160p at 30 fps
oH.264 encode and stream up to 2160p at 30 fps
oEncode modes of operation: HEVC/H.265, H.264 and MJPEG
oLow bandwidth, low latency video encoding
oSimultaneously output two different resolutions from a single video source
oRemote camera control via HTTP-based interface or pass VISCA camera control commands over
IP
oInputs: powered microphone
oOutputs: composite
oAdditional Interfaces include Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, Micro SD Card and RS-232 Serial
oRS485, alarm input and output interfaces available internally
oSupports streaming in MPEG-2 TS (UDP), RTP, RTSP, RTMP* and TSRTP
oSupports unicast and multicast streaming
oCompatible with CDN’s including Wowza Streaming Engine™ * and YouTube Live*
oRecord a compressed .ts/.mp4 to a USB/SD storage device
oRecord a JPG snapshot while video streaming
oEasily mounts to tripods or mounting brackets (1/4 20 UNC screw hole on bottom of unit)
oONVIFprofile S compliant
oCompatible with the ZEUSZ3-HE4K-01 H.264 decoder* (also available from Z3 Technology)
oHTTP-based configuration software for user-friendly configuration, control and update
oRS-232 serial port for technical configuration and control
oSupports Power over Ethernet (PoE) when present
oOperating Temp: -5 to 50 degrees C at 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
oStorage Temp: -10 to 60 degrees C at 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
oMeasurements: 144 x 64 x 66 mm (5.7 x 2.5 x 2.6 in)
oWeight: 818 g (1.8 lb)
* In H.264 mode only.

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2.1 Supported Resolutions
Follow_input (2160p29.97)
Resize to 1080p29.97, 720p29.97 and 480p29.97
The Z3Cam-4M supports simultaneous output of up to three streams encoded at different resolutions,
frame rates and bitrates. Supported stream resolutions are:
2160p (8MP), 1080p (2MP), 1280x1024, 720p (1MP), 480p, 576p, 1024x576, 704x576, 640x480,
640x360, 420x380, 352x576, 352x288, 352x240, 320x240, and 320x180
In addition to scaling the resolution, the camera is also capable of scaling down the frame rate to save
bandwidth. Each channel can select from full frame rate, half frame rate or a quarter frame rate. For
example, it is possible to configure a primary stream of 3840x2160 at 30 fps simultaneously with a
secondary stream at 1280x720 at 7.5 fps.
The maximum performance for two channels is one 2160p30 plus one 1080p30 stream.

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3.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS
Z3Cam-4M Camera 12V 1A Power Supply
Figure 2 Z3Cam-4M Package Contents