Z3 Technology Z3-MVP-01 User Instructions

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User Instructions
H.264 HD Multi-format Video Player
Digital Media Decoder and Streamer
Z3-MVP-01
Model Name:
DOC-USR-0025-04
Manual Version 2.4.5b
Software Version 1.06.04
February 25, 2014
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these
instructions carefully and save the manual for future use.

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  • Page 1 User Instructions H.264 HD Multi-format Video Player Digital Media Decoder and Streamer Z3-MVP-01 Model Name: DOC-USR-0025-04 Manual Version 2.4.5b Software Version 1.06.04 February 25, 2014 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save the manual for future use.
  • Page 2 2.4.4 09/09/13 Modified flow 2.4.5 09/13/13 Added Decoder Option Table 2.4.5a 11/13/13 Added weight 2.4.5b 2/25/14 HW Warranty, Temp & Humidity added ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

      Configuring the MVP-01 ........................11     DECODER OPTIONS ............................ 13     PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE Z3-MVP-01 ..............14     7.1 Save User Settings ........................... 14   7.2 Making a Firmware Update ........................14   APPENDIX A SERIAL CONTROL ........................
  • Page 4: General Information

    1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION PREFACE The Z3-MVP-01 is a low-cost, HD media decoder with networking capabilities. Designed to excel in the playback of networked video and audio streams as well as locally stored content, the Z3-MVP- 01 is the ideal solution for monitoring networked IP cameras, digital signage, video kiosks, and media adaptors.
  • Page 5: Features

    • Storage: -40 to 70 degrees C at 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing) • Measurements: 133mm x 120mm x 22mm • Weight: 370g ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
  • Page 6: Inputs And Outputs

    6 5V DC Power In Figure 2 Front View of the MVP-01 HDMI Output Ethernet SD Card 10 USB Figure 3 Rear View of the MVP-01 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
  • Page 7: Getting Started And Running The Mvp-01

    For this demonstration, you will need: a computer, a monitor or TV with HDMI compatibility, a source that streams video, 1 Ethernet switch or router, a Z3-MVP-01, a 5V power supply, an HDMI cable, and at least 3 Ethernet cables.
  • Page 8: Setting Up The Computer

    Z3-MVP-01 V2.4.5b Setting Up the Computer (6) Set the network settings on the PC to ones that can communicate with the Z3-MVP-01 (a) The default value of the IP address for the Z3-MVP-01 is 192.168.0.65, and the default netmask is 255.255.0.0.
  • Page 9: Figure 7 Windows Pc Ip Address - Local Area Connection Properties Window

    (a) Make sure this is selected (b) Click on this Figure 7 Windows PC IP Address – Local Area Connection Properties Window ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
  • Page 10: Figure 8 Windows Pc Ip Address - Internet Protocol Window

    192.168.x.y and does not equal 192.168.81.68) Make sure the netmask is set to “255.255.0.0” Figure 8 Windows PC IP Address – Internet Protocol Window ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
  • Page 11: Configuring The Mvp-01

    Figure 10 MVP-01 Web Interface Menu (9) Set the input format to match the streaming source. Options include RTP, RTSP, MPEG-2 TS, and MPEG-2 TS over RTP. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
  • Page 12 (12) Click “Start Decoder” (13) You should see the status change to “RUNNING.” You should now see video on your HDMI monitor. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
  • Page 13: Decoder Options

    Composite Use to select between NTSC and PAL Video Frame Rate 50Hz monitors, for example. 60Hz Sets the IP address of the Z3-MVP-01. Local IP Address 192.168.X.XX (192.168.0.6) Sets the netmask of the Z3-MVP-01. Local Netmask 255.255.X.X (255.255.0.0) Can generally leave as “192.168.0.1”...
  • Page 14: Performing Other Operations With The Z3-Mvp-01

    Z3-MVP-01 V2.4.5b 7.0 PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE Z3-MVP-01 7.1 Save User Settings If you would like to save settings on your Z3-MVP-01 for future use, you can click on “Save User” (see Figure 10). 7.2 Making a Firmware Update...
  • Page 15: Appendix Aserial Control

    To use it, perform the following steps: 1) Plug-in the serial cable (included in your shipment) from the Z3-MVP-01 to the PC. 2) Download and open TeraTerm. Connect to the proper COM port. Select OK.
  • Page 16: Figure 13 Teraterm Serial Port Setup Screen

    Unicast Example: 192.168.0.6:8888 Multicast Example: 225.1.2.3:8888 Note: Unicast is used to stream to a single destination, while multicast is used to stream to ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
  • Page 17 Z3-MVP-01 is set to 192.168.0.65 by default. 9) Press “W” on the keyboard to save these settings. All user settings will revert to the original default options if you do not save the settings when the Z3-MVP-01 is powered down. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦...
  • Page 18: Appendix Btroubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Web interface does not come up -Is the Ethernet cable plugged into the Z3-MVP-01 solidly (do you see the link light on the Ethernet cable which indicates data is being transmitted)? -Does the MVP-01 IP address and PC IP address have the same first 2 values (or, if netmask is set to 255.255.255.0, the same first 3 values)?

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