Zeus Z3-SME-01 User manual

User Instructions
Multi-Channel H.264 HD Multimedia System
Ultra-Compact Media Encoder and Streamer
Model Name: Z3-SME-01
The Power of ZEUS™
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Manual Version 2.41d
Software Version 2.41d
January 20, 2017
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Revision History
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
2.02.00
03/26/2015
Original Document
RC
2.08.00
04/13/2015
Added Closed Caption section, note on LED change, updated
screenshots.
RC
2.08.02
05/05/2015
Modified RTSP URL description in Section 6.6. Added Authentication
information in Sections 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and 10.5. Updated screenshots.
RC
2.14
06/11/2015
Simplified steps needed for composite encode in Section 6.11. Added
note that “Set Display” should be clicked for decoding in Section 8.3.
Took out “no audio” restriction in Section 8.4. Added TSFILE support in
Section 10.5. Various formatting tweaks and corrections. Updated
screenshots.
KA/RC
2.21
07/04/2015
Added descriptions of TSRTP, 16:9 checkbox, and “Interlaced Mode”
options. Added note of 5Mbps limit for tslowlat. Updated screen shots
for latest release.
KA/RC
2.21a
12/15/2015
Added RTSP and TSRTP to supported outputs in Section 4.0. Updated
warranty information. Updated Operating Controls image.
TA
2.35
04/06/2016
Corrected operating temperature. Added multicast example in section
6.4. Added Decoding with Forward Error Correction section.
TA
2.35a
06/01/2016
Changed to DHCP default. Added Setting Static IP Address section.
Formatting and grammar updates.
TA
2.41d
01/20/2017
Updated screenshots. Added Sections 6.13, Record to USB, and 6.15
regarding MPTS. Updated ZEUS logo with registered symbol. Updates to
available options in Section 10.0. Added TTL information to
Troubleshooting appendix. Formatting and grammar updates.
TA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................7
2.0 QUICK START GUIDE ....................................................................................................8
2.1 If You Have Received a System from Z3 with the Software Preloaded .......................................8
2.2 If You Already Have a System from Z3 and Need to Update the Firmware ..................................8
3.0 INCLUDED PARTS LIST ..................................................................................................9
4.0 FEATURES .............................................................................................................. 10
4.1 Supported Input Resolutions - Encoder ......................................................................... 10
4.2 Supported Output Resolutions - Decoder....................................................................... 10
5.0 OPERATING CONTROLS ............................................................................................... 11
6.0 GETTING STARTED AND RUNNING THE ENCODER ................................................................. 12
6.1 Set up the HD Source.............................................................................................. 12
6.2 Connect and Power Up the Z3-SME-01.......................................................................... 12
6.3 Find the Z3-SME-01 on the Network using ZFinder............................................................ 13
6.4 Configure Channel 1 Encode for UDP Streaming .............................................................. 14
6.5 Run VLC to View Stream .......................................................................................... 16
6.6 Streaming RTP/RTSP .............................................................................................. 17
6.7 Dynamically Change Bitrate and Frame Rate.................................................................. 19
6.8 Adjusting the UDP TS Rate........................................................................................ 21
6.9 Encoding Audio Channels ......................................................................................... 23
6.10 Tuning for Latency ............................................................................................... 24
6.11 Encoding from Composite In .................................................................................... 25
6.12 Encoding Closed Caption Data.................................................................................. 27
6.13 Record to USB..................................................................................................... 28
6.14 Using the “Aux TS File” Option................................................................................. 29
6.15 Using MPTS to Combine Multiple Streams .................................................................... 30
7.0 STREAMING RTMP IN THREE DIFFERENT RESOLUTIONS .......................................................... 32
7.1 Connect the Encoder .............................................................................................. 32
7.2 Configure the Encoder for “Encode 1 to 3” Mode............................................................. 32
7.3 Configure CH1 for RTMP Streaming ............................................................................. 33
7.4 Configure CH2 for RTMP Streaming ............................................................................. 34
7.5 Configure CH3 for RTMP Streaming ............................................................................. 35
7.6 Set up the Wowza Server ......................................................................................... 36
7.7 Start the Encode ................................................................................................... 36
7.8 View the Content on Wowza ..................................................................................... 36
8.0 RUNNING THE DECODER ............................................................................................. 38

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8.1 Create a .ts File using the Encoder ............................................................................. 38
8.2 Connect the Output ............................................................................................... 38
8.3 Set Decoder Mode ................................................................................................. 38
8.4 Configure and Run Decoder ...................................................................................... 40
8.5 Decoding with Forward Error Correction ....................................................................... 41
9.0 PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE Z3-SME-01 ........................................................ 42
9.1 Saving Current Settings ........................................................................................... 42
9.2 Using a Static IP Address.......................................................................................... 43
9.3 Making a Firmware Update....................................................................................... 46
9.4 Using the Password Feature ...................................................................................... 47
10.0 SUMMARY OF OPTIONS .............................................................................................. 49
10.1 The System Setup Tab ........................................................................................... 49
10.2 The User Presets Tab............................................................................................. 50
10.3 The Status Tab .................................................................................................... 51
10.4 The MPTS Tab ..................................................................................................... 52
10.5 The CH1/CH2/CH3 Tab (Encode) ............................................................................... 52
10.6 The CH1/CH2/CH3 Tab (Decode)............................................................................... 59
10.7 Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs .................................................................. 60
APPENDIX A: Configuring the Wowza Server for RTMP ............................................................... 62
APPENDIX B: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 64

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Z3-SME-01 Dimensions...........................................................................................7
Figure 2 Parts Included with the Z3-SME-01 ............................................................................9
Figure 3 Front and Rear Panels of the Z3-SME-01.................................................................... 11
Figure 4 Encode Connections for the Z3-SME-01 (Front)............................................................ 12
Figure 5 Encode Connections for the Z3-SME-01 (Back) ............................................................ 12
Figure 6 ZFinder with Z3-SME-01 Selected............................................................................ 13
Figure 7 Z3-SME-01 User Interface System Setup Tab ............................................................... 14
Figure 8 CH1 Tab Configuration –UDP ................................................................................. 15
Figure 9 VLC Open Network Screen for UDP.......................................................................... 16
Figure 10 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (UDP)............................................................ 16
Figure 11 Channel 1 Configuration Screen –RTP/RTSP.............................................................. 17
Figure 12 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for RTSP .............................................................. 18
Figure 13 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTSP) ........................................................... 18
Figure 14 Viewing Bitrate in VLC ....................................................................................... 19
Figure 15 Changing the Bitrate Dynamically.......................................................................... 19
Figure 16 Drop in Bitrate after Dynamic Bitrate Change ........................................................... 20
Figure 17 Status Page Output Showing Lower Bitrate ............................................................... 20
Figure 18 Changing TS Rate ............................................................................................. 21
Figure 19 TS Rate and Lower Bitrate Reflected in VLC ............................................................. 22
Figure 20 CH1 Tab Configuration - Enabling Multiple Audio Channels............................................. 23
Figure 21 Tuning for Various Use Cases................................................................................ 24
Figure 22 Composite Cable.............................................................................................. 25
Figure 23 Z3-SME-01 Composite Connection.......................................................................... 25
Figure 24 Creating the CH2 Tab ........................................................................................ 25
Figure 25 CH1 Tab Configuration - Composite Input................................................................. 26
Figure 26 Setting VLC to use the Extracted Closed Caption Data ................................................. 27
Figure 27 CH1 Tab Configuration –TSFILE............................................................................. 28
Figure 28 Using the Aux TS File Enable Option ....................................................................... 29
Figure 29 MPTS Settings ................................................................................................. 30
Figure 30 The “Start All” Button ....................................................................................... 31
Figure 31 Opening VLC for MPTS Multicast Stream .................................................................. 31
Figure 32 Viewing Channel 2 in VLC ................................................................................... 31
Figure 33 Changing to “Encode 1 to 3 Ch” Mode..................................................................... 32
Figure 34 Creating CH2/CH3 ............................................................................................ 32
Figure 35 3-Channel RTMP Encode –Channel 1 Settings ............................................................ 33

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Figure 36 3-Channel RTMP Encode –Channel 2 Settings ............................................................ 34
Figure 37 3-Channel RTMP Encode –Channel 3 Settings ............................................................ 35
Figure 38 Getting to the Wowza Test Player.......................................................................... 36
Figure 39 Viewing Z3-SME-01 Content on Wowza .................................................................... 37
Figure 40 Connecting the Z3-SME-01 for Decode .................................................................... 38
Figure 41 Changing to Decoder Mode.................................................................................. 38
Figure 42 System Setup in Decoder Mode............................................................................. 39
Figure 43 Decoder Configuration Settings for Decode Example ................................................... 40
Figure 44 Enabling Pro-MPEG FEC Decode ............................................................................ 41
Figure 45 The User Presets Tab ......................................................................................... 42
Figure 46 Entering a User Preset Name ............................................................................... 42
Figure 47 Saving New Settings to a User Preset ...................................................................... 43
Figure 48 Setting a Static IP Address within a User Preset ......................................................... 44
Figure 49 Reboot Reminder for Changing IP Settings................................................................ 44
Figure 50 Z3-SME-01 IP Address Shown in ZFinder ................................................................... 45
Figure 51 User Interface Using New IP Address ...................................................................... 45
Figure 52 Updating the Device Firmware from the Web Interface ................................................ 46
Figure 53 Updater Screen ............................................................................................... 46
Figure 54 File Selection Screen......................................................................................... 47
Figure 55 Selecting “Set Password”.................................................................................... 47
Figure 56 Changing the Password ...................................................................................... 48
Figure 57 Password Entry Screen....................................................................................... 48
Figure 58 Wowza Performance Settings ............................................................................... 62
Figure 59 Wowza Security Settings..................................................................................... 63

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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ZEUSZ3-SME-01 is a cost-optimized, compact 98 x 81 x 21 mm (3.88 x 3.19 x 0.81 in) system that
allows encode of HD video (up to 1080p60) through HDMI input, and encode of SD video through a
composite input. It allows users to quickly take video from either of those sources and stream them to the
web or internal clients / PCs via UDP, RTP, TSRTP, or RTMP. It also allows display of HD video up to 1080p60
via an HDMI output. The compactness, ease-of-use, and performance makes this system ideal for
applications such as low-cost broadcast encoders, live events, corporate meetings and conferences, houses
of worship, and remote location encoding. The Z3-SME-01 provides immediate access to multi-format HD
video, integrated system peripherals and production-qualified codecs.
The Z3-SME-01 features HD performance, compact size, and low latency while still having less power
consumption than a PC-based encoder platform.
Figure 1 Z3-SME-01 Dimensions
21 mm
81 mm
98 mm

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2.0 QUICK START GUIDE
2.1 If You Have Received a System from Z3 with the Software Preloaded
To start working with the encoder, you can go to Section 6.0, “GETTING STARTED AND RUNNING THE
ENCODER,” on page 12. This section describes how to quickly generate a UDP or RTP/RTSP stream to
VLC, how to change bitrate dynamically, how to adjust the UDP TS rate, how to tune for latency, and
how to extract Closed Caption data. Encoding HDMI and composite video is described as well as
recording to USB storage and using MPTS to combine multiple streams into a single IP stream.
To use the Z3-SME-01 to stream one source in three different ways and/or stream using RTMP, see
Section 7.0, “ STREAMING RTMP IN THREE DIFFERENT RESOLUTIONS,” on page 32.There are additional
notes on successfully configuring Wowza Streaming Engine™ in “APPENDIX A: Configuring the Wowza
Server for RTMP” on page 62.
To use the Z3-SME-01 as a decoder, you can go to Section 8.0, “ RUNNING THE DECODER,” on page 38.
The Z3-SME-01 supports Pro-MPEG Forward Error Correction (FEC). Enabling this feature is described in
Section 8.5, “Decoding with Forward Error Correction” on page 41.
2.2 If You Already Have a System from Z3 and Need to Update the Firmware
You can update the firmware via the user interface by following the instructions in Section 9.3, “Making
a Firmware Update”on page 42.
*Note:Actual version numbers for your Z3 product may differ from those pictured in this document.

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3.0 INCLUDED PARTS LIST
Z3-SME-01
5V Power Supply
HDMI Cable
Composite Adapter Cable
Serial Cable
Gender Changer
*Note: The serial cable and gender changer are included for advanced troubleshooting purposes only and
are not needed by the typical user.
Figure 2 Parts Included with the Z3-SME-01

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4.0 FEATURES
HD resolutions up to 1920x1080 including 1080i, 1080p60 and 720p
Standard Definition encoding for ISDB-T, DVB-H, and other standards
Video Inputs: HDMI, Composite
Video Output: HDMI
On-board video scaler provides full screen resizing with all resolutions
Outputs RTP, RTMP, RTSP, TSRTP or MPEG-2 Transport Stream
Ingests RTP or MPEG-2 Transport Stream
DHCP and DNS support
Closed Caption support (EIA-608, EIA-708)
Supports Pro-MPEG Forward Error Correction (FEC) decode
One USB 2.0 interface for local storage
Web-based configuration software for user-friendly configuration and control
RS-232 serial port for technical configuration and control
Operating Temp: 0 to 50 degrees C at 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Storage Temp: -40 to 70 degrees C at 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Measurements: 98 x 81 x 21 mm (3.88 x 3.19 x 0.81 in)
Weight: 221 g (0.49 lb)
4.1 Supported Input Resolutions - Encoder
HDMI: 1080p60, 1080p50, 1080i30, 1080i29.97, 1080i25, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50,
576p50, 576i25, 480p60, 480i30, and 480i29.97
Composite: 576i25, 480i29.97
4.2 Supported Output Resolutions - Decoder
HDMI: 1080p60, 1080i30, 1080i29.97, 1080i25, 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50,
720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 576p50, 480p60