
User Instructions
H.264 HD Multimedia System
Z3-DME-01 Digital Media Encoder & Streamer
Model Name: Z3-DME-01
DOC-USR-0018-02
Manual Version 1.06.03
Software Version 1.06.03
June 27, 2013
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these
instructions carefully and save the manual for future use.

Z3-DME-01 V1.06.03
Revision History
“Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digita l device, pur suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference in a residential i nstallation. This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency e nergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmf ul interfere nc e to ra d io
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio o r television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encoura ged to try to correct
the interference by on e or more of the following measures:—Reorient o r relocate the receiving antenna.—Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver .—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a c ircuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.—Consul t th e
dealer or an experienc ed radio/TV technicia n f or help.”
_________________________________________________________________________
Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N. 8th St. STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA ♦ +1.402.323.0702

Z3-DME-01 V1.06.03
CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.0 INCLUDED PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................................ 5
3.0 FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS .............................................................................................................................. 7
5.0 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 8
5.1 PC SETUP ................................................................................................................................................. 8
5.2 WEB SERVER - ENCODER ........................................................................................................................ 9
5.3 LOCAL IP SETTINGS – ENCODER.......................................................................................................... 10
5.4 ENCODER CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ................................................................................................ 10
5.5 WEB SERVER – DECODER ...................................................................................................................... 11
5.6 IP SETTINGS – DECODER ...................................................................................................................... 12
5.7 DECODER CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ................................................................................................ 13
6.0 STREAMING OPERATION ........................................................................................................................... 14
6.1 TRANSPORT STREAM ............................................................................................................................ 14
6.2 REAL-TIME TRANSPORT PROTOCOL ................................................................................................... 14
7.0 DYNAMIC BIT-RATE & FRAME-RATE CHANGE ........................................................................................ 15
8.0 APPENDIX A: SERIAL CONTROL ............................................................................................................... 16
8.1 DEFAULT SERIAL OUTPUT - ENCODER ............................................................................................... 16
8.2 DEFAULT SERIAL OUTPUT - DECODER ............................................................................................... 17
9.0 UPDATING FIRMWARE ............................................................................................................................... 18
9.1 WEB PAGE .............................................................................................................................................. 18
9.2 SD CARD ................................................................................................................................................. 18
10.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................. 19
_________________________________________________________________________
Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N. 8th St. STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA ♦ +1.402.323.0702

Z3-DME-01 V1.06.03
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 PREFACE
The Z3-DME-01 Digital Media Encoder is a cost optimized compact 123mm x 179mm 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-DME-01 prov ides immediate access to multi-format HD video, integrated
system peripherals and production-qualified codecs.
The Z3-DME-01 offers multi-format, multi-channel HD video up to 1080p30. The Z3-DME-01 features HD
performance, compact size, and low latency while having less power consumption than a PC-based encoder
platform.
_________________________________________________________________________
Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N. 8th St. STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA ♦ +1.402.323.0702

Z3-DME-01 V1.06.03
2.0 INCLUDED PARTS LIST
Z3-DME-01
DB-9 Serial Cable
BNC to BNC Cable
_________________________________________________________________________
Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N. 8th St. STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA ♦ +1.402.323.0702

Z3-DME-01 V1.06.03
3.0 FEATURES
The Z3-DME-01 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 and MPEG-2
Standard Definition encoding for ISDB-T, DV B-H, and other standards
Low latency encode mode
Video Inputs: HD-SDI, Composite
Input video re-sizer supports 1/2, 2/3 and 3/4 of standard resolutions
Video Output Interfaces: Ethernet and ASI
Outputs RTP or MPEG-2 Transport Stream
Supports fractional resolutions and frame rates
Video Frame Rate: 50Hz or 60Hz
SD Card interface for local storage and firmware updates
RS232 serial port for configuration and control
Web-based configuration software
_________________________________________________________________________
Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N. 8th St. STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA ♦ +1.402.323.0702