Z3 Technology Z3Cam-LX User manual

Z3Cam-LX™
User Instructions
H.265 4K IP Camera
Model Name: Z3Cam-LX
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*Camera Lens not included

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REVISION HISTORY
Version
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Change Note
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05/16/2018
Initial Document
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06/28/2018
Updated Features
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10/01/2018
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12/20/2018
Updated Camera1 tab screenshot and functionality info
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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-LX ............................................................................. 12
5.1 Connect and Power Up the Camera......................................................................... 12
5.2 Access the User Interface Using ZFinder ................................................................... 13
6.0 STREAMING CONTROL ............................................................................................. 15
6.1 Stream UDP..................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Stream RTP ..................................................................................................... 18
6.3 Stream RTSP.................................................................................................... 20
6.4 Stream RTMP ................................................................................................... 23
6.5 Tuning for Latency............................................................................................. 31
6.6 Stream Multiple Resolutions ................................................................................. 33
6.7 Record to USB .................................................................................................. 34
6.8 Composite Pass-Through...................................................................................... 36
6.9 Record Snapshot ............................................................................................... 37
7.0 CAMERA CONTROL ................................................................................................. 38
7.1 Zoom ............................................................................................................ 38
7.2 Preview and Download Image................................................................................ 38
7.3 Setting Exposure / ISO Setting for Day/Night ............................................................. 39
7.4 Color Controls.................................................................................................. 39
7.5 Sony VISCA Camera Control .................................................................................. 39
7.6 ONVIF Profile S ............................................................................................... 42
7.7 ONVIF® User Management .................................................................................... 42
7.8 ONVIF® Fixed Profile Support ................................................................................ 43
8.0 PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE Z3Cam-LX ..................................................... 45
8.1 Save Current Settings ......................................................................................... 45
8.2 Advanced Settings Mode...................................................................................... 46
8.3 Set a Static IP Address ........................................................................................ 48
8.4 Upgrade Firmware............................................................................................. 49
8.5 Setting a Password ............................................................................................ 51
8.6 Factory Reset .................................................................................................. 52
8.7 Mounting the Camera ......................................................................................... 53

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8.8 Using WiFi ...................................................................................................... 53
9.0 DECODE OPTIONS .................................................................................................. 56
9.1 PC Configuration for 4K HEVC/H.265 Decode ............................................................. 56
9.2 ZEUS HE265-DEC Decoder ................................................................................... 59
10.0 SUMMARY OF OPTIONS ............................................................................................ 60
10.1 The System Setup Tab......................................................................................... 60
10.2 The User Presets Tab .......................................................................................... 62
10.3 The Status Tab ................................................................................................. 62
10.4 The Camera Tab ............................................................................................... 63
10.5 The Term Tab................................................................................................... 65
10.6 The CH1 Tab (Channel 1) ..................................................................................... 66
10.7 The CH2 & CH3 Tabs (Channels 2 & 3) ..................................................................... 71
10.8 Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs................................................................ 72
10.9 ZFinder.......................................................................................................... 72
APPENDIX A: Finding the IP Address of Your Computer.............................................................. 73
APPENDIX B: Configuring the Wowza Server for RTMP .............................................................. 74
APPENDIX C: Example Camera Controller Application .............................................................. 76
APPENDIX D: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 80

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Z3Cam-LX Dimensions ...........................................................................................7
Figure 2 Z3Cam-LX Package Contents ................................................................................. 10
Figure 3 Z3Cam-LX Interfaces .......................................................................................... 11
Figure 4 Streaming and Power Connections for the Camera ....................................................... 12
Figure 5 ZFinder with the Z3Cam-LX Selected ....................................................................... 13
Figure 6 Z3Cam-LX User Interface – System Setup Tab.............................................................. 14
Figure 7 CH1 Tab Configuration – UDP ................................................................................. 16
Figure 8 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for UDP ................................................................ 17
Figure 9 Example of Video Streaming to VLC (UDP) ................................................................. 17
Figure 10 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTP ................................................................................ 18
Figure 11 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTP) ..................................................... 19
Figure 12 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTSP............................................................................... 20
Figure 13 Finding your Camera’s IP Address .......................................................................... 21
Figure 14 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for RTP ............................................................... 21
Figure 15 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTSP) ........................................................... 22
Figure 16 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTMP Streaming to Wowza Streaming Engine™ ............................. 24
Figure 17 Navigating to the Wowza Test Player ...................................................................... 25
Figure 18 Viewing Streamed Content on Wowza Test Player ....................................................... 26
Figure 19 YouTube Live Dashboard – Encoder Setup ................................................................. 27
Figure 20 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTMP Streaming to YouTube Live ............................................. 28
Figure 21 Facebook “Create Post” dialog box......................................................................... 29
Figure 22 Facebook Live Streaming Dialog ............................................................................ 29
Figure 23 Facebook Live Stream Encoder Settings ................................................................... 30
Figure 24 Enable TS Lowlat Mode ...................................................................................... 31
Figure 25 VLC Media Player Tools Menu ................................................................................ 32
Figure 26 VLC Media Player Advanced Preferences................................................................... 32
Figure 27 Recommended Settings ...................................................................................... 33
Figure 28 Create Additional Output Channels ........................................................................ 33
Figure 29 USB Connection ............................................................................................... 34
Figure 30 CH1 Tab Configuration – TSFILE............................................................................ 35
Figure 31 Composite Connection ....................................................................................... 36
Figure 32 Set Composite Pass-Through Resolution................................................................... 37
Figure 33 Camera Zoom Slider.......................................................................................... 38
Figure 34 Camera 1 Tab Preview Image ................................................................................ 38
Figure 35 Com2TCP Configuration ..................................................................................... 40

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Figure 36 Camera Controller Software Configuration ............................................................... 41
Figure 37 ONVIF Device Manager page ................................................................................. 42
Figure 38 New Password prompt ........................................................................................ 43
Figure 39 Password change notice ...................................................................................... 43
Figure 40 User not authorized prompt ................................................................................. 43
Figure 41 System Setup tab configuration ............................................................................. 44
Figure 42 Channel 1 Tab configuration ................................................................................. 44
Figure 43 Save preset option ............................................................................................ 45
Figure 44 The User Presets Tab ......................................................................................... 45
Figure 45 Entering a User Preset Name ............................................................................... 45
Figure 46 Saving a User Preset.......................................................................................... 46
Figure 47 Accessing Advanced Settings ................................................................................ 47
Figure 48 Default UDP Settings.......................................................................................... 47
Figure 49 Advanced UDP Settings ....................................................................................... 48
Figure 50 Saving Updated Network Settings .......................................................................... 49
Figure 51 Updating Device Firmware .................................................................................. 50
Figure 52 Software Updater Screen.................................................................................... 50
Figure 53 Creating or Changing the Password ........................................................................ 51
Figure 54 Password Entry Screen....................................................................................... 51
Figure 55 Pinhole Reset................................................................................................... 52
Figure 56 Mounting the Z3Cam-LX ..................................................................................... 53
Figure 57: Display of Network Options ................................................................................. 54
Figure 58 Example of encoder showing up on Zfinder application ................................................. 54
Figure 59 Zfinder page showing “Available Networks” dropdown.................................................. 55
Figure 60 LAV Filters Configuration .................................................................................... 57
Figure 61 Disable Hardware Decoding in VLC ........................................................................ 58
Figure 62 ZEUS HE265-DEC H.265 Decoder ........................................................................... 59
Figure 63 Term tab configuration ....................................................................................... 65
Figure 64 Using the Command Prompt to Determine Your PC’s IP Address....................................... 73
Figure 65 Locating Your Computer’s IP Address ...................................................................... 73
Figure 66 Wowza Performance Settings ............................................................................... 74
Figure 67 Wowza Security Settings..................................................................................... 75
Figure 68 Running the Example Application .......................................................................... 76

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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Z3Cam-LX by Z3 Technology is an H.265/HEVC 4K IP camera. The innovative Z3Cam-LX 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-LX.
The Z3Cam-LX brings clarity and detail to high movement and low light conditions with optimized 4K
technology. This unit captures stunning video. The Z3Cam-LX 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-LX Dimensions
* In H.264 mode only.
89 mm
145 mm
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2.0 FEATURES
▪35mm full frame CMOS sensor
▪ISO 409,600/0.004LX
▪Long Exposure and High ISO noise reduction
▪High sensitivity image processor
▪Easily mount to gimbal or tripod, top and bottom bracket mount
▪Additional composite input for dual camera set-up with dual monitoring viewing or Picture in
Picture display
▪Interchangeable E-mount EF lens** (not included)
▪H.265, H.264 or MJPEG encoded video over IP
▪Supports 4K UHD and HD resolutions up to 29.97/25 (2160p, 1080p, 720p, and lower)
▪Outputs RTP, RTSP, MPEG-2 TS or RTMP*
▪Simultaneously stream and/or record in multiple resolutions and bitrates
▪Supports unicast and multicast streaming
▪IP Control and Configuration
▪RS-485/422
▪Z3 web interface
▪RS-232/GPIO Supports ONVIF® Profile S
▪Compressed USB recording
▪Compatible with ZEUS® HE265-DEC decoder
▪Interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet and Composite Output
▪Power: Poe or 12V DC or 16-24 VAC
▪Power Consumption: 23W typical while encoding H.265/HEVC video
▪Operating Temperature: -5 to 50 Celsius at 20-80% Relative Humidity
▪Storage Temperature: -10 to 60 Celsius at 20-80% Relative Humidity
▪Dimensions (L x W x H) 145 x 142 x 89 mm (5.7 x 5.6 x 3.5 in)
▪Weight: 1035g (2lb 28oz)
* In H.264 mode only.
**Lens Not Included

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2.1 Supported Resolutions
Follow_input (2160p29.97)
Resize to 1080p29.97, 720p29.97 and 480p29.97
The Z3Cam-LX supports simultaneous output of up to three streams encoded at different resolutions,
frame rates and bitrates. Supported stream resolutions are:
2160p (8MP), 1440p (4MP), 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.

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3.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS
Z3Cam-LX Camera
Serial Cable
12V 1A Power Supply
Gender Changer
Note: Camera Lens is not included
Figure 2 Z3Cam-LX Package Contents

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4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS
1: 16V-24VAC Input 6: GigE with POE Support
2: 12V DC Power Input 7: RS-232 Serial
3: RS485/RS422 8: Status LED
4: Analog Video Input 9: Composite Output
5: RS-232 Serial 10: USB 2.0
Figure 3 Z3Cam-LX Interfaces

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5.0 GETTING STARTED WITH Z3Cam-LX
This section gives step-by-step instructions on using your PC to access the Z3Cam-LX user interface. Here
you’ll be able to change the settings to fit your video streaming needs and control the camera. In addition
to the Z3Cam-LX, a Windows PC, a 12V power supply and an Ethernet cable are required.
5.1 Connect and Power Up the Camera
(1) Connect an Ethernet cable from Ethernet on the back of the camera to a switch, router or other
DHCP server on the same network as your Windows PC.
(2) Connect the 12V power supply to +12V on the camera and plug into a power outlet.
If Power over Ethernet (PoE) is available, then no connection to the power supply is required.
It will take 15-30 seconds to boot.
(1) Connect to
Ethernet
(2) Connect to
12V Power
Figure 4 Streaming and Power Connections for the Camera

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5.2 Access the User Interface Using ZFinder
(1) ZFinder is a PC utility that allows you to find any Z3 Technology product on your network. If you
have not yet downloaded this to your computer, you can find this program at Z3Cam-
LX.Z3technology.com.
(2) Verify your PC is set to DHCP. If it is set to a static IP address, ZFinder may be unable to discover
your camera.
(3) Note: The Z3Cam-LX is set to DHCP by default. If no DHCP server is available on the network, a static IP
address of 192.168.0.120 and a netmask of 255.255.0.0 will be assigned. The IP address can be manually
entered as the URL in a browser window to access the user interface.
(4) Run the ZFinder PC utility on your PC. You may need to allow it past any firewalls or security
programs on your PC. The ZFinder window appears and completes a scan of the network. ZFinder
then lists all Z3 systems connected to the network. The Z3Cam-LX appears.
(5) Click on the Z3Cam-LX entry in the window to select it. This will cause the Edit Device, Open
Device and Flash LEDs buttons to activate.
Figure 5 ZFinder with the Z3Cam-LX Selected
Note: Selecting Edit Device allows for manual changes to network settings. See Section 10.9, ZFinder, for more
information.
Note: If the device appears in red, there is a network error, and network settings will need to be modified in
order to access the user interface.
(6) Click on Open Device. An internet browser window is opened in your default web browser (for best
results, Firefox or Chrome are recommended) and the user interface appears with the System Setup
tab open.

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(7) By default, the system will have automatically started encoding. Click on the CH1 tab for channel
one configuration settings. If the encoder status message in the bottom right corner of the screen
shows RUNNING, you will need to click the stop or Stop All button in order to change any settings.
Figure 6 Z3Cam-LX User Interface – System Setup Tab

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6.0 STREAMING CONTROL
This section gives step-by-step instructions on setting the Z3Cam-LX to output and stream video using each
of the output format options: UDP, RTP, RTSP and RTMP. In addition to the Z3Cam-LX, a Windows PC with
the VLC media player
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downloaded is required. Please see Section 8.4, Decoder Options, for more
information on compatible decoders and PC configuration and requirements for H.265/HEVC decode at 4K
resolutions.
6.1 Stream UDP
6.1.1 UDP Camera Setup
Note: Settings in the user interface cannot be changed if the unit is currently encoding.
(1) If necessary, click on the Stop button in the Channel Controls section of the user interface CH1 tab
or the Stop All button in the lower right corner of the screen of any tab.
(2) Verify the Output Resolution is set to Follow Input to output a 4K stream. If a lower resolution
output is desired, select this in the dropdown menu and resizing will occur.
(3) Select the Video Codec you would like to use for your video encoding. In the pictured example
H265(HEVC) is selected.
(4) Under Output Setup, select UDP in the Output Format dropdown menu.
(5) Set Dest Address to:
a. the IP address of your PC that will be running the VLC media player. To determine the
correct IP address of your PC, see APPENDIX A: Finding the IP Address of Your Computer. In
the example pictured, 192.168.0.6 is used.
b. or a multicast address. An example multicast address would be 225.1.2.3. If you are on a
shared network, check with your Network Administrator.
(6) Make note of the value listed for Dest Port. This will be 8600 by default when your system is first
received.
Note: By default a limited selection of video encoding settings are available in the user interface. See Section
8.2, “Advanced Settings Mode”, for more information on accessing additional settings.
(7) Click on the Start button. After a moment, the encoder status will change to RUNNING and the
fields above will appear in dark grey. The status LED on the unit will blink green when streaming.
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Figure 7 CH1 Tab Configuration – UDP
(4) Change
to “UDP”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(7) Click “Start”
(2) Verify is
“Follow input”
(3) Verify is
“H265(HEVC)”
(5) Set to PC
IP Address or
Multicast Address
(6) Note value

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6.1.2 Run VLC to View UDP Stream
Note: Verify your PC is set up to handle decode of H.265 content at 4K resolutions. See Section 9.1, “PC
Configuration for 4K HEVC/H.265 Decode”, for more information.
(1) Open the VLC media player on your PC.
(2) Select the Media menu.
(3) Select Open Network Stream.
(4) Under the Network tab, enter “udp://@Dest_Address:Dest_Port” for the network URL.
c. Dest_Address will be values of the IP address or multicast address entered in the Dest
Address field in the user interface CH1 tab. The IP address used in this example is
192.168.0.6.
d. Dest_Port will match the value found in the Dest Port field in the Encoder tab. The default
value is 8600.
e. In this example, the full network URL would be “udp://@192.168.0.6:8600”.
(5) Press Enter or click Play. You will see your camera’s video streaming to VLC.
Figure 9 Example of Video Streaming to VLC (UDP)
Figure 8 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for UDP

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6.2 Stream RTP
6.2.1 RTP Camera Setup
Note: Settings in the user interface cannot be changed if the unit is currently encoding.
(1) Return to the user interface, and if necessary, click on the Stop button in the Channel Controls
section of the user interface CH1 tab or the Stop All button in the lower right corner of the screen
of any tab.
(2) Verify Output Resolution is set to Follow Input to output a 4K stream. If a lower resolution output
is desired, select this in the dropdown menu and resizing will occur.
(3) Select the codec you would like to use for your video encoding. In the pictured example,
H265(HEVC) is selected.
(4) Under Output Setup, select RTP in the Output Format dropdown menu.
Note: By default a limited selection of video encoding settings are available in the user interface. See Section
8.2, “Advanced Settings Mode”, for more information on accessing additional settings.
(5) Click on the Start button. After a moment, the encoder status will change to RUNNING and the
fields above will appear in dark grey. The status LED on the unit will blink green when streaming.
Figure 10 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTP
(4) Change
to “RTP”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(5) Click “Start”
(3) Note value
(2) Verify is
“Follow Input”

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6.2.2 Run VLC to View RTP Stream
An SDP file is needed to view an RTP stream from the Z3Cam-LX in the VLC media player. If you have
not yet downloaded these files to your computer, you can find them at Z3Cam-LX.Z3technology.com.
Note: Verify your PC is set up to handle decode of H.265 content at 4K resolutions. See Section 9.1, “PC
Configuration for 4K HEVC/H.265 Decode”, for more information.
(6) Open the VLC media player on your PC.
(7) Select the Media menu.
(8) Select Open File.
(9) Find and select the SDP file corresponding to the video codec you selected previously.
a. H265(HEVC) video: use the SDP file entitled “z3-h265-he4k-dck.sdp”
b. H264(AVC) video: use the SDP file entitled “z3-h264-he4k-dck.sdp”
(10) Press Enter or click Open. You will see your camera’s video streaming to VLC.
Figure 11 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTP)

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6.3 Stream RTSP
6.3.1 RTSP Camera Setup
Note: Settings in the user interface cannot be changed if the unit is currently encoding.
(1) Return to the user interface, and if necessary, click on the Stop button in the Channel Controls
section of the user interface CH1 tab or the Stop All button in the lower right corner of the screen
of any tab.
(2) Verify Output Resolution is set to Follow Input to output a 4K stream. If a lower resolution output
is desired, select this in the dropdown menu and resizing will occur.
(3) Select the codec you would like to use for your video encoding. In the pictured example,
H265(HEVC) is selected.
(4) Under Output Setup, select RTSP in the Output Format dropdown menu.
Note: By default a limited selection of video encoding settings are available in the user interface. See Section
8.2, “Advanced Settings Mode”, for more information on accessing additional settings.
(5) Click on the Start button. After a moment, the encoder status will change to RUNNING and the
fields above will appear in dark grey. The status LED on the unit will blink green when streaming.
Figure 12 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTSP
(4) Change
to “RTSP”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(5) Click “Start”
(3) Note value
(2) Verify is
“Follow Input”