Z3 Technology DME-01 User Instructions

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.

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Version

Date

Change Note

Author

1.0.4.08

5/13/12

Original System

SC

1.04.15

6/05/12

Updated Software Version

NC

1.04.19

7/06/12

Updated Software Version

NC

1.04.20

7/16/12

Address Update

NS

1.05.00

8/21/12

Updated Software Version

PS

1.05.00a

9/04/12

FCC & CE Certification

NS

1.05.09

5/20/13

Updated Software Version

PS

1.05.09a

5/21/13

Formatting, pictures

MC

1.06.03

6/27/13

Updated Software Version

PS

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.”

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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

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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.

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Power Supply

RCA to RCA Cable

2.0 INCLUDED PARTS LIST

Z3-DME-01

DB-9 Serial Cable

BNC to BNC Cable

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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

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1

Power On/Off switch

2

Ready - Status Light

4

SD Card Slot

5

RS-232 Port

6

ASI/SDI Out

7

SD/HD SDI In

8

Composite In

9

Analog Audio In R

10

11

Ethernet

12

Power IN +12VDC

4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS

FRONT VIEW

3 Source – Status Light

REAR VIEW

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5.0 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

The System can be controlled via the Web Server on the Z3-DME-01. It can also be controlled via the serial
port.

5.1 PC SETUP

Initially, the simplest way to setup the networked PC to communicate with the Z3-DME-0 1 is to put the PC
on the same subnet as the Z3-DME-01. The IP address of the Z3-DME-01 can be found on the bottom side of
the Z3-DME-01. 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-

DME-01

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.

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Linux users

The below information is for how to specify
and adjust your network settings through the
command prompt.
settings will require root access.

1. Get to the command prompt.

2. Move to the /etc/sysconfig/network

3. Edit the interfaces file and adjust your

Changing your network

directory.
network settings in this file.

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5.2 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 mul ticast on the VLC receiver.

1. Power on the Z3-DME-01

2. Wait one minute or until LED “Status 1” on the unit lights up

3. Connect the Ethernet cable from the Z3-DME-01 unit directly to the PC

4. Disable all wireless connections

5. For a client PC to access the Z3-DME-01 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-DME-01 in your web browser (http://192.168.XX.XX) and the Z3­DME-01 Encoder web configuration menu will appear

8. Configure the Z3-DME-01 with your desired settings

9. Press “Start Encoder” on the Encoder Control menu.

10. The title in the top-right of the browser should now say “DME-01 Encoder” as pictured here in the
example.

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5.3 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-DME-01

• The new IP settings will now take effect

5.4 ENCODER CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

Encoder Setup

1 Video Source SDI, Composite
2 Audio Source Analog Jacks, Channels 1+2, Channels 3+4, Channels 5+6, Channels 7+8
3 Audio Codec AAC-LC ADTS, AAC-LC LATM, SBTV-D LATM, PCM, AC-3 Passthru, MPEG-1 Layer 2,

Nonex

4 Audio Channels Stereo, MonoMix, MonoLeft, MonoRight
5 Audio Bit Rate

(kbps)

6 Video

Resolution
9 Rate Control CBR, VBR
A Video Bit Rate Custom, Default = 8000k
B Video Profile Base li ne, Main, High
C Gop Size

(Frames)
D Video Burst Size

(ms)
E Video Codec H.264, MPEG-2
F Frame

Decimation
G Video Delay Custom
H Audio Delay Custom

32, 64, 96, 128, 192, 256, 320, 384

Follow Input, 1080i, 3/4 1080i, 720p, 4/5 720p, 16:9 PAL, D1 NTSC, D1 PAL, PAL
PAR, 4-CIF, VGA, 640x 360, 2-C IF, 2 -SIF, CIF, SIF, QVGA, WQVGA, Custom

15, 30, 60, 120, 240

150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000

None, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10

Output Setup

I Output Interface Ethernet, ASI, ASI+Ethernet
J O u tput Format RTP, MPEG-2 TS, MPEG-2 TS over RTP
K Dest IP Address Custom

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L Dest Port Custom, Default = 8888
M ASI Bitrate Custom, Default = 12000k
N ASI PCR Interval Custom
O PID/Audio, Video, PCR Custom

Local IP Setup

P Local IP Address 192.168.X.XX
Q Local Netmask 255.255.0.0
R Default Gateway 192.168.0.1

Encoder Control

T Stop
S Start
! Set Diagnostics Level None, coredump, enc, err, full, print, sps, videoanc

U Load User Settings
W Save User Settings
X Exit

Y Load Factory Default Settings

User Settings

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5.5 WEB SERVER – DECODER

1. Stop the Encoder by pressing “Stop Encoder” on the server.

2. Press the “Decoder” Button next to “Operating Mode” to change the operating mode to Decoder.

The title in the top-right of the browser should now say “DME-01 Decoder” as pictured here in

the example.

5.6 IP SETTINGS – DECODER

1. Once the decoder has stopped, type in your desired IP settings

2. Hit “Save User” to save your desired settings

3. Power cycle the Z3-DME-01

4. The new IP settings will now take effect

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5.7 DECODER CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

Input Selection

1 Input Interf a ce Ethernet, DVB-ASI
2 Input Format RTP, MPEG-2 TS, MPEG-2 TS over RTP, RTSP
3 IP:Port Custom

Decoder Setup

6 Video Codec H.264, MPEG-2
7 Audio Codec AAC, MPEG, PCM, None
8 MVE Flag Yes, No
9 Video Delay Custom
A Audio Delay Custom

Output Setup

4 Output Interface SDI
5 Video Frame Rate 50Hz, 60Hz

B Local IP Address 192.168.X.XX
C Local Netmask 255.255.0.0
D Default Gateway 192.168.0.XX

Local IP Setup

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6.0 STREAMING OPERATION

After connecting your video/audio source and configuring the Z3-DME-01 Encoder, hit “Start Encoder” so the
status below says “Status: Running.” If you are using the serial command instead, type “S” to start
streaming.

The way to set up VLC as your stream receiver on your PC differs depending on the format of your output
stream.

If your output format is transport stream, please follow the steps below:

6.1 TRANSPORT STREAM

1. Open VLC Media Player

2. On the Media menu choose “Open Network Stream” (Ctrl + N)

3. If using VLC version 1.0.X:
a. On the Protocol menu choose “UDP”

b. Type in the static IP address of your personal PC

c. Change the Port Address to “8888”

4. If using VLC version 1.1.X:
a. Enter the network URL as follows: udp://@:8888

5. Press play

6. If the original video is interlaced, the video can be deinterlaced as follows:

a. On the Video Menu, choose “Deinterlace” and choose an option other than “Disable”

If your output format is real-time transport protocol, please follow the steps below:

6.2 REAL-TIME TRANSPORT PROTOCOL

1) Open VLC Media Player

2) On the Media menu choose “Open File” (Cntrl + O)

3) Under the Media Files category, choose “All Files (*)”

4) Choose the SDP file provided by Z3 Technology

- Note: If you do not have the SDP file, please to refer to your Z3 Server user account and download
the file.

5) If the original video is interlaced, the video can be deinterlaced as follows:
a. On the Video Menu, choose “Deinterlace” and choose an option other than “Disable”

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7.0 DYNAMIC BIT-RATE & FRAME-RA TE CHANGE

The dynamic bit-rate and frame-rate control will take e f f e ct, if you change *only* the following paramete rs:
Video Bit Rate

Frame Decimation
After the Video Bit Rate and Frame Decimation rate have been configured to your preferred settings, hit the

"Start Encoder" or "Restart Encoder" button.
The web page will respond with:
Status: Changed rate
The video stream will continue uninterrupted with the new parameter.

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8.0 APPENDIX A: SERIAL CONTROL

Note: Please only use the serial control if you are experiencing difficulties with the Web

Server.

 Plug-in a DB-9 serial cable from the Z3-DME-01 to your PC
 Set up Teraterm on the PC for 115k, 8, N, 1, N, 1ms/char, 50ms/line
 Connect to the proper COM port
 Connect the Power to the Z3-DME-01
 Power-on the Z3-DME-01

 Output should come immediately to the Teraterm console

8.1 DEFAULT SERIAL OUTPUT - ENCODER

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8.2 DEFAULT SERIAL OUTPUT - DECODER

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9.0 UPDATING FIRMWARE

9.1 WEB PAGE

- Locate the UPD-z3-dme-vx.xx.xx.img file on your Z3 Server user account

- Save the file on your PC where it can easily be found

- Follow steps 1 through 7 in section

- On the web menu, next to “Firmware Version x.xx.xx”, hit the Update button

- Hit Browse to find the saved .img file on your PC

- Hit Upload & Update

- Power off unit

- Power cycle system for clean boot and system should be updated.

9.2 SD CARD

- Locate the UPD-z3-dme-vx.xx.xx.img file on your Z3 Server user account

- Place SD card into computer

- Open the zwriter.exe windows program (provided by Z3)

- Select the UPD-z3-dme-vx.xx.xx.img file

- Select correct location for your SD card Do NOT make mistake on this item. This will cause wherever

you are writing to be overwritten. There is no recovery once you hit “Write Device”

- Eject SD card from computer

- Place in SD card socket of APP board

- Power on system with terminal output connected to PC

- You will see the system updating the flash

- Once complete, the system will boot.

- Power off unit

- Remove SD card

- Power cycle system for clean boot and system should be updated.

6.2 WEB SERVER - ENCODER

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10.0 TROUBLESHOOTING

No video is usually caused by networking issues.

o First: check IP address and Netmask. Ping PC from Z3-DME-01 and ping Z3-DME-01 from PC. U se

direct connection from Z3-DME-01 to PC without router/customer network. Once vide o
connection is established add in customer specific network equipment.

o Se cond: check to make sure firewalls are tu rned off
o Thir d: check video source. Verify video source is outputting compatible analog video
o Four th: v e r i f y PC is fast enough and has enough DDR to decode compressed video
o Fif th: v erify VLC version is 1.1x or later

No SDP file.

o Check your Z3 server account

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