Z3 Technology Z3Cam-LX User manual

Z3Cam-LX™
User Instructions
H.265 4K IP Camera
Model Name: Z3Cam-LX
DOC-USR-0155-05
March 7, 2019
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*Camera Lens not included

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REVISION HISTORY
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
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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
Added note camera lens not included notesd
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12/20/2018
Updated Camera1 tab screenshot and functionality info
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03/07/2019
Updated Figure 34, Added section 7.3
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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
142 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