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ZeeVee ZyPerMX4 User Manual

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ZyPerMX4
Quad Video Encoder
User Manual
July 2018

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  • Page 1 ZyPerMX4 Quad Video Encoder User Manual July 2018...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS Important Safety Instructions. Save These Instructions. WARNING: When using electronic products, basic precautions should always be followed, including: Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
  • Page 3 ● Audio input as component of HDMI input. ○ LPCM, AC3, MPEG1 Layer 2. ● Analog audio and/or composite video for Closed Captions. CC requires use of ZeeVee composite cable ● Output: one standard 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port. ○ Common communications protocols/methods supported to includeTCP/IP, ARP, DHCP, ICMP (ping), IGMP, HTTP, RTP, UDP and HLS.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started Panel Descriptions ....................1 Front View .....................1 Rear View ......................1 Installation ......................2 Basic Connections ..................2 Connecting to the ZyPerMX4 ...............2 Sample Application Diagram ................2 Basic Operation The Maestro Web Interface ..................3 Logging In ......................3 Network Configuration..................4 IP Stream Configuration ................7 IP Stream Configuration (HLS) ..............9...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Panel Descriptions Front View Name Description POWER This LED indicator glows bright blue when the ZyPerMX4 is powered. STATUS The LED glows bright blue when the System Boot Process is complete and the ZyPer MX4 unit is functioning normally. LED Panel...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Getting Started Installation Basic Connections Connect an HDMI cable from one of the HDMI In ports on the ZyPerMX4 to an HD video source. Connect an Ethernet cable from the TRANSPORT connector, on the rear panel of the ZyPerMX4, to a LAN or directly to the PC.

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    The ZyPerMX4 features the Maestro web interface. Maestro allows you to control and manage all features of the ZyPerMX4. To access Maestro, open a web browser and enter the IP address of the ZyPerMX4 into the address bar. We recommend using Firefox or Chrome browsers.

  • Page 8: Network Configuration

    The default setting for IPType is DHCP. Note that the ZyPerMX4 has 2 independent IP address. There is an IP address for AV ports 1 & 2 and a different IP address for AV ports 3 & 4. Both addresses should be set using this procedure.
  • Page 9 Enter the IP address in the IP Address field. When a value is changed to valid address, the box will highlight in green. Note this is the Primary IP address for the ZyPerMX4. Enter the subnet mask in the Mask field.
  • Page 10 Basic Operation IP Stream Configuration (UDP and RTP) The ZyPerMX4 can be configured to output either unicast or multicast IP streams using UDP or RTP protocols. Login to the Maestro web interface. See Logging In (page 3) for more information.

  • Page 11: Ip Stream Configuration

    Basic Operation Select either UDP or RTP for the stream type from the Transport drop-down list. (Note that HLS configuration is covered in the next section.) Enter the destination IP address in the Stream IP field. If you enter a valid IP multicast address (range 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255), any endpoint registered with that multicast receives the stream.
  • Page 12 Basic Operation Move to the Channel Plan tab. Enter a Program number for each stream in the Prog # field. 10. Enter a description of the content in the Name field. Often, the viewing client will display the short channel name when tuning to different streams. The short name cannot exceed 7 characters in length.

  • Page 13: Ip Stream Configuration (Hls)

    Basic Operation IP Stream Configuration (HLS) The ZyPerMX4 can be configured to output an on-demand HLS stream via HTTP/HTTPS. Login to the Maestro web interface. See Logging In (page 3) for more information. Click the IP Streaming tab. To enable IP streaming, be sure that the Enabled drop-down box is set to Enabled. The defaults settign is Disabled.
  • Page 14 Basic Operation Select HLS for the stream type from the Transport drop-down list. Enter a Program number for each stream in the Prog # field. Enter a description of the content in the Name field.The name field cannot exceed 7 charac- ters.

  • Page 15: Hls Stream Viewing

    You can also find the Stream URL in the IP Streaming tab on the far right. HLS Stream Limit The ZyPerMX4 can output up to 4 simultaneous HLS streams per HDMI input. Once this limit is reached, any additioanal devices attempting to access the HLS stream will receive the following message.

  • Page 16: Adjusting Video Settings

    Basic Operation Adjusting Video Settings The ZyPerMX4 Video Encoder employs Variable Bit Rate (VBR) encoding when transmitting IP streams. Specifying the “High Bitrate” , “Low Bitrate” and “Low Resolution” for video will define the limits of IP stream transmission, without overloading the network bandwidth.
  • Page 17 Basic Operation When in HLS mode, the ZyPerMX4 will output both a High Bitrate stream and a Low Bitrate stream simultaneously using the target bitrates specified. The High Bitrate stream will always be output at the same resolution and frame rate as the orignal input. The Low Bitrate stream will put out a reduced resolution stream.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Audio Settings

    Basic Operation Adjusting Audio Settings The ZyPerMX4 Video Encoder supports either MP2 or AC3 audio formats in the created stream. The default is MP2. You can change the desired audio format manually. Login to the Maestro web interface. See Logging In (page 3) for more information.

  • Page 19: Hls Encryption

    (issued by a certificate issuing service – NOT by ZeeVee). These certificates are typically only valid for a period of time and then they expire and the user has to renew them. Failure to do so will result in https no longer working properly.
  • Page 20 Basic Operation Click the SSL tab Generate CSR (Certificate Signing Request). This will provide you with 2 files: The CSR and your Private key. Send your CSR file off to a signing authority and they will return via email a signed certificate file to you along with a certificate chain file.
  • Page 21 Basic Operation When you are sent the certificate by the certificate signing authority you want to use; you need to go back to the “SSL” tab and upload it. Once you upload your certificate, private key file, and certificate chain files, select “Upload and Reboot Later”...

  • Page 22: Displaying Device Information

    The Status tab will be selected automatically. • The System field displays the name of the ZyPerMX4. This name can be changed. See the next page for more information. • Click the “lightbulb” icon to physically identify the ZyPerMX4 on the network. When this icon is clicked, the Status LED indicator on the front panel will flash rapidly for about 10 seconds.

  • Page 23: Changing The Device Name

    Changing the Device Name By default, the ZyPerMX4 is automatically assigned a name by combining the string “ZyPerMX4” and the MAC address of the ZyPerMX4. This name can easily be changed to something more descriptive using the procedure below. Login to the Maestro web interface. See...

  • Page 24: Resetting The Zypermx4

    Device tab or by pressing the NAV / Control button on the unit. (See next page for details) When the ZyPerMX4 is reset to factory-default settings, the IP address will be reset to will be set to DHCP mode.

  • Page 25: Rebooting The Zypermx4

    Disconnect power from the ZyPerMX4. Press and hold the NAV / Control button while applying power. Release once the LED screen presents options. Rotate dial to the Right to reset the ZyPerMX4 to factory defaults. Rotate dial to the left to revert the ZyPerMX4 to previously installed version of firmware.

  • Page 26: Setting The Password

    Basic Operation Setting the Password The default login password for the Maestro web interface is admin. This password can be changed using the following procedure. To recover a lost or forgotten password, see Recovering a Lost Password (page 23). Login to the Maestro web interface. See for more information.

  • Page 27: Recovering A Lost Password

    Disconnect power from the ZyPerMX4. Press and hold the NAV / Control button while applying power. Release once the LED screen presents options. Rotate dial to the Right to reset ZyPerMX4 to factory defaults. Rotate dial to the left to revert the ZyPerMX4 to previously installed version of firmware.

  • Page 28: Updating The Firmware

    Click the Update button to begin the firmware update process. Once the firmware as been applied, the ZyPerMX4 will automatically reboot. The firmware update process is now complete and the unit is ready for use. Note: Video will be lost during a firmware update but all configuration settings will be...

  • Page 29: The Support Page

    If the check box for a “full report” is checked the report may take several minutes to generate. If the unit is connected to the internet and can communicate with the servers at ZeeVee, the reports generated will automatically be sent to the server. If the unit cannot communicate with servers at ZeeVee, an option to download the report will be shown and the report can be emailed to the support team at support@zeevee.com.
  • Page 30 This field allows for ZeeVee to enable specially licensed features, such as private test mode(s), on a case by case basis. The code will be provided by ZeeVee technical support after specific approval from ZeeVee management. Enter the code into the field and click apply.

  • Page 31: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Video Input 4 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female Input Signal 0.5 ~ 1.2 Vp-p Input DDC Signal 5 Vp-p (TTL) Video Output 1 x LAN (PoE), 10/100/1000Base-T Output Type H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, HLS (Low/High datarate) Video Encoding Bit Rate 1 Mbps ~ 10 Mbps (configurable) Input / Output Resolutions 60 Hz...
  • Page 33 Appendix Power Input 12 V DC / 1 A Power Consumption 12 W (max) Dimensions (W x H x D) 7.09 in x 4.41 in x 1.34 in (180 mm x 112 mm x 34 mm)

  • Page 34: Faq

    Answer: First, on the networking front be sure that both the MX4 and MXE+ are set for static IP with addresses on the same subnet. ZeeVee would recommend RTP for P2P installations. RTP has more timing and synchronization information built into the protocol.
  • Page 35 Question: What is the max length of HDMI cable that can be used on the MX4 before it starts to not detect the source? Answer: This will depend on the quality of the HDMI cable. ZeeVee has verified functionality with HDMI cables up to 25 feet in length.

  • Page 36: Warranty

    ZeeVee ZyPerMX4 Equipment. If ZeeVee chooses to repair or replace the ZeeVee ZyPerMX4 Equipment, or to refund the purchase price, this will be the exclusive remedy. With the exception of any warranties implied by the law of any state of the USA, this express limited warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of ZeeVee.
  • Page 37 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY In no event will ZeeVee be liable for any amount greater than the retail price of the ZeeVee ZyPerMX4 Equipment. ZeeVee shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential dam- ages (including lost profits) for breach of any express or implied warranty on the ZeeVee ZyPerMX4 Equipment.
  • Page 38 North America: +1 (347) 851-7364 • sales@zeevee.com International: +1 (347) 851-7364 • sales@zeevee.com EMEA: +44 1494 956677 • EMEAsales@zeevee.com BOSTON | DENVER | LONDON www.zeevee.com...

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