Z3 Technology Z3-MVE-02 User manual

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Z3Technology
User’s Manual
HD Multi-format Video Encoder
Model Name: Z3-MVE-02
Version 1.04.16
July 17, 2012
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions
carefully and save the manual for future use.
Z3Technology
Tel: [phone]
www.z3technology.com
[email protected]

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Revision History
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
1.1.0
1/5/10
Original System
AC
1.1.1
5/6/10
Updated System
AC
1.1.2
5/7/10
Made correction
AC
1.1.3
6/25/10
Added MPEG-2 TS and HTTP Option
AC
1.1.4
11/11/10
Added Web Server Control of System
CH
1.1.5
11/17/10
Updated VLC Instructions
CH
1.1.6
5/17/11
Updated Encoder Configuration Options
CH
1.1.7
5/20/11
Updated Web Server Image, Manual Layout
CH
1.2.2
6/13/11
Updated Features and synchronized document with SW version
CH
1.0.4
1/27/12
Updated Images, Layout, TOC, Section 8, Section 10
CH
1.0.4.1
2/7/12
Updated Screen Encode and decode Screen Shots, Highlight Nptes
SC
1.0.4.2
2/13/12
Added Troubleshooting Section
CH
1.04.15
6/8/12
Updated SW Version
SC
1.04.16
7/17/12
Address Update
NS

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CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................................4
1.1 PREFACE.....................................................................................................................................................4
2.0 ABOUT THE MANUAL ..................................................................................................................................4
3.0 PARTS LIST......................................................................................................................................................4
3.1 INCLUDED PARTS....................................................................................................................................4
3.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES......................................................................................................................5
4.0 FEATURES .......................................................................................................................................................6
5.0 OPERATING CONTROLS...............................................................................................................................7
6.0 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS...............................................................................................................................8
6.1 PC SETUP ...................................................................................................................................................8
6.2 WEB SERVER - ENCODER......................................................................................................................8
6.3 LOCAL IP SETTINGS –ENCODER........................................................................................................9
6.4 ENCODER CONFIGURATION OPTIONS...........................................................................................10
6.5 WEB SERVER –DECODER ..................................................................................................................11
6.6 IP SETTINGS –DECODER....................................................................................................................12
6.7 DECODER CONFIGURATION OPTIONS............................................................................................12
7.0 STREAMING OPERATION...........................................................................................................................12
7.1 TRANSPORT STREAM.........................................................................................................................13
7.2 REAL-TIME TRANSPORT PROTOCOL..............................................................................................13
8.0 DYNAMIC BIT-RATE & FRAME-RATE CHANGE...................................................................................13
9.0 APPENDIX A: SERIAL CONTROL..............................................................................................................14
9.1 TERMINAL OUTPUT............................................................................................................................14
9.2 SYSTEM MENU CONTROL.................................................................................................................15
10.0 UPDATING FIRMWARE.............................................................................................................................15
10.1 WEB PAGE...............................................................................................................................................15
10.2 SD CARD ..................................................................................................................................................16
11.0 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................16

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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 PREFACE
The Z3-MVE-02 Multi-Format Video Encoder is a compact 114mm x 203mm system that supports H.264 High
Profile encode up to 1080p at 30 frames per second. This solution works in multiple applications, such as low
cost broadcast encoders, low bandwidth video security, satellite uplink, remote monitoring and industrial
applications. The Z3-MVE-02 provides immediate access to multi-format HD video, integrated system
peripherals and production-qualified codecs.
The Z3-MVE-02 offers multi-format, multi-channel HD video up to 1080p30. The Z3-MVE-02 features HD
performance, compact size, and low latency while having less power consumption than a PC-based encoder
platform.
2.0 ABOUT THE MANUAL
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
3.0 PARTS LIST
3.1 INCLUDED PARTS

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3.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

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4.0 FEATURES
The Z3-MVE-02 is a high definition, low cost, network-enabled media encoder with the following features:
HD resolutions up to 1920x1080 including 1080i, 1080p30 and 720p
Supported video includes H.264, MPEG-4, and MPEG-2
Standard Definition encoding for ISDB-T, DVB-H, ...etc.
Low latency encode mode
Video Inputs: Composite, Component, HD-SDI, DVI, HDMI (Optional ASI input)
Input video re-sizer supports 1/2, 2/3 and 3/4 of standard resolutions
Output Interfaces: Ethernet and ASI (Optional HD-SDI output)
Outputs RTP or MPEG-2 Transport Stream
USB interface for mass storage devices or other peripherals
SD Card interface for local storage and firmware updates
RS232 serial port for configuration and control
Web-based configuration software

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5.0 OPERATING CONTROLS
FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW
1
Status 1 LED
2
Status 2 LED
3
USB Interface
4
SD Card Interface
5
Power Switch
6
Analog Audio In L
7
Composite In
8
ASI/SDI Out
9
SDI/ASI In
10
RS-232 Port
11
Audio In R
12
Component Y
13
Component Pb
14
Component Pr
15
HDMI/DVI In
16
VGA In
17
Ethernet
18
12V Power
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
13
14
15
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6.0 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
The System can be controlled via the Web Server on the Z3-MVE-02. It can also be controlled via the serial
port.
6.1 PC SETUP
Initially, the simplest way to setup the networked PC to communicate with the Z3-MVE-02 is to put the
PC on the same subnet as the Z3-MVE-02. The IP address of the Z3-MVE-02 can be found on the bottom side
of the Z3-MVE-02. The Windows PC can be setup on the same subnet by using these parameters:
NOTE: The static IP of the computer cannot be the same as the static IP of the
Z3-MVE-02
Microsoft Windows users
1. Go to the Start Menu and select
Control Panel
2. Click on Network and Sharing Center
3. Click on View Status
4. Click on Properties.
5. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and
click Properties.
6. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties window, select "Use the
following IP address" if not already
selected and specify the IP address
you wish to use. While entering this
data you'll also need to specify the
subnet mask and default gateway.
Linux users
The below information is for how to specify
and adjust your network settings through the
command prompt. Changing your network
settings will require root access.
1. Get to the command prompt.
2. Move to the /etc/sysconfig/network
directory.
3. Edit the interfaces file and adjust your
network settings in this file.

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6.2 WEB SERVER - ENCODER
Note: If you use unicast on the encoder, you must also use unicast on the VLC receiver. If you
use multicast on the encoder, you must also use multicast on the VLC receiver.
1. Power on the Z3-MVE-02
2. Wait one minute or until LED “Status 1” on the unit lights up
3. Connect the Ethernet cable from the Z3-MVE-02 unit directly to the PC
4. Disable all wireless and local area connections
5. For a client PC to access the Z3-MVE-02 factory default settings, set the IP address of the PC to
192.168.XX.XX (See 5.1 PC Setup)
6. Open Firefox or Internet Explorer 8 (or above) as your web browser.
7. Type the IP address of the Z3-MVE-02 in your web browser (http://192.168.XX.XX) and the Z3-
MVE-02 Encoder web configuration menu will appear
8. Configure the Z3-MVE-02 with your desired settings
9. Press “Start Encoder” on the Encoder Control menu.
10. Status 2 LD should now be lit and the title in the top-right of the browser should now say “MVE-02
Encoder” as pictured here in the example.

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6.3 LOCAL IP SETTINGS –ENCODER
In the Local IP Settings Section type in your desired Local IP settings
Hit “Save User” to save your desired settings
Power cycle the Z3-MVE-02
The new IP settings will now take effect
6.4 ENCODER CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
Encoder Setup
Video Source
SDI, HDMI, Component, Composite
Audio Source
Analog Jacks, Channels 1+2, Channels 3+4,
Channels 5+6, Channels 7+8
Audio Codec
AAC-LC ADTS, AAC-LC LATM, PCM, AC-3
Passthru, None
Video Resolution
Follow Input, 1080i (1920x1080),
3/4 1080i (1440x1080), XGA (1280x1024),
720p (1280x720), 4/5 720p (1024x720),
D1 NTSC (720x480), D1 PAL (720x576),
4-CIF (704x576), VGA (640x480)
2-CIF (352x576), CIF (352x288),
SIF (352x240), QVGA (320x240),
WQVGA (320x180)
Rate Control
CBR, VBR
Video Bit Rate
Custom
Video Profile
Baseline, Main, High
Gop Size
15 Frames, 30 Frames, 60 Frames, 120 Frames,
240 Frames
Video Burst Size
150ms, 200ms, 300ms, 400ms, 500ms, 600ms,
800ms, 1000ms, 1200ms, 1400ms, 1600ms,
1800ms, 2000ms
Video Codec
H.264, MPEG-2
Frame Decimation
1/2, 1/3, 1/4, None
Output Setup
Output Interface
Ethernet, ASI, ASI+Ethernet
Output Format
RTP, MPEG-2 TS