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Z3 Technology Z3-MVE-100 User Instructions

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User Instructions
Multichannel HD Video Encoder and Streamer
Z3-MVE-100
Model Name:
DOC-USR-0017-02
Manual Version 2.00.00
Software Version 2.00.04
August 29, 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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  • Page 1 User Instructions Multichannel HD Video Encoder and Streamer Z3-MVE-100 Model Name: DOC-USR-0017-02 Manual Version 2.00.00 Software Version 2.00.04 August 29, 2013 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save the manual for future use.
  • Page 2 Correction to revision system, clean up of sections 6.3, 9.1 1.02.08 07/17/12 Address update 1.03.00 03/25/13 Formatting changes 2.00.00 08/28/13 Modifications to reflect software updates ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 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

        FEATURES ..............................7     INPUTS AND OUTPUTS ..........................8     HOOKING UP AND RUNNING THE Z3-MVE-100 ..................9     Setting up the Video Source ......................... 9     Connecting the Z3-MVE-100 ......................... 9    ...
  • Page 4 Figure 9 Z3-MVE-100 Web Interface Opening Menu ................13   Figure 10 Z3-MVE-100 CH1 Configuration Menu ..................14   Figure 11 Z3-MVE-100 Configuration Menu – Start/Stop/Status Section ..........15   Figure 12 VLC Open Network Screen ......................15   Figure 13 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (UDP) ............... 16  ...

  • Page 5: General Information

    Z3-MVE-100 V2.00.00 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION The Z3-MVE-100 1080p60 Multichannel HD Video Encoder and Streamer is a compact 280mm x 165mm system that supports dual H.264 High Profile encode up to 1080p at 60 frames per second. This solution is well-suited for applications such as low cost broadcast encoders, low bandwidth video security, satellite uplinks, remote monitoring, and industrial applications.

  • Page 6: Included Parts List

    3 BNC to BNC Cables Power Supply Z3-MVE-100 DB9 Serial Cable HDMI Cable Gender Changer RCA to RCA Cable Figure 1 Parts Shipped with the Z3-MVE-100 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...

  • Page 7: Features

    • Interfaces to 1Gb Ethernet, SATA2, USB2.0, RS-232 • Outputs RTP or MPEG-2 Transport Stream • Web-based configuration software • 280mm x 165mm x 43mm • Optional internal HDD ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...

  • Page 8: Inputs And Outputs

    Z3-MVE-100 V2.00.00 4.0 INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 1 Power Switch 2 Status LEDs Figure 2 Front View of the Z3-MVE-100 Serial Port Audio In (R) SDI Out ASI / SDI In SDI In Component Pb In Ethernet 10 Audio In (L)

  • Page 9: Hooking Up And Running The Z3-Mve-100

    (2) Connect an Ethernet cable to “Ethernet” on the Z3-MVE-100 (see Figure 4). Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly to a PC. You will use this PC to control the Z3-MVE-100 and to decode the output stream.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Control Pc

    Setting Up the Control PC (4) Set the PC IP address to one that can communicate with the Z3-MVE-100. (a) Find the IP address of the Z3-MVE-100. It can be found on the sticker on the bottom of the Z3-MVE-100. It should be 192.168.81.68.

  • Page 11: Figure 6 Windows Pc Ip Address - Local Area Connection Properties Window

    (e) If you are using Linux, you can set up an alias network address to match what you need. An example of a command doing this would be: sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.6 netmask 255.255.0.0 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...

  • Page 12: Figure 7 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 7 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 13: Configuring The Z3-Mve-100

    (6) Wait around 30 seconds to 1 minute. (7) Open a web browser (FireFox or Chrome is recommended). Type in http://192.168.81.68. You should then see the Z3-MVE-100 Opening Menu (If you don’t see this, please see the Troubleshooting section on page 30).

  • Page 14: Figure 10 Z3-Mve-100 Ch1 Configuration Menu

    (1) Change format to “UDP” (2) Set to PC IP address (3) Note value of Dest Port Figure 10 Z3-MVE-100 CH1 Configuration Menu ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...

  • Page 15: Opening A Vlc Client To Receive The Encoded Stream

    (1) If necessary, click “stop” (2) Status changes to “STOPPED” (3) Click “start” Figure 11 Z3-MVE-100 Configuration Menu – Start/Stop/Status Section Opening a VLC Client to Receive the Encoded Stream (11) Run VLC on your PC (version used in testing at Z3: 2.05).

  • Page 16: Figure 13 Example Of Z3 Video Streaming To Vlc (Udp)

    Z3-MVE-100 V2.00.00 (14) You should now see video streaming from VLC. Figure 13 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (UDP) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...

  • Page 17: Streaming An Rtp Stream

    (19) Open VLC. Select “Media – Open File” and select the “z3-netra.sdp” file you just copied. (20) You should then see RTP video streaming on VLC: Figure 14 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTP) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...

  • Page 18: Performing Other Operations With The Z3-Mve-100

    If you have a specific configuration of CH1 (and/or CH2) you’d like to preserve, you can save it so that when the Z3-MVE-100 is powered off and back on, it automatically uses those settings. This can be done with the following steps: (1) Once you make a change you want to save, select “serial_menu”...

  • Page 19: Figure 16 Setting A Lower Bitrate In Ch1

    “3000K”, click “stop”, then click “start”. Confirm STATUS changes to “RUNNING”: (1) Set Video Bit Rate to 3000K (2) Click “Stop” (3) Click “Start” Figure 16 Setting a Lower Bitrate in CH1 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...

  • Page 20: Figure 17 The User Presets Tab

    (4) Click on “new”. This brings up the “New User Preset” input box. Type in “low_bitrate” and click “ok”. Figure 18 The New User Preset Input Box ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...

  • Page 21: Figure 20 Example Of New Configuration

    “Save”: Select “low_bitrate” from this box Click “Save” Figure 20 Saving Custom Configuration as Default ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...

  • Page 22: Figure 22 Example Of Custom Configuration Being Used After Reboot

    Low bit rate of 3Mbps being used “low_bitrate” custom profile being used as the preset value Figure 21 Example of Custom Configuration Being Used After Reboot ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...

  • Page 23: Making A Firmware Update

    (1) Bring up the Web Interface (steps (1) – (7) in Section 5). (2) On the opening screen, click on “update device firmware”. Click here Figure 22 Selecting “update device firmware” ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...

  • Page 24: Figure 24 The Update Image Screen

    (6) You will see screens stating that the image is being uploaded and that the flash is being updated. After about one minute, you should see the main menu again. (7) Your Z3-MVE-100 is now updated! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8...

  • Page 25: Summary Of Options

    Can generally leave this as “192.168.0.1” Set Device Name Can use to set name for Z3-MVE-100 Set Password Can use to assign a password to the Z3-MVE-100 update device firmware See “Making a Firmware Update” on p.23 The User Presets Tab...

  • Page 26: The Status Tab

    Input Status Input Input type (HDMI, Component, or Composite) Resolution Capture resolution for that input Capture frames per second for that input ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...

  • Page 27: The Ch1 Tab

    1. Audio Codec AAC-LC The codec to use for audio. Audio Sample Rate 16KHz, 32KHz, 44.1KHz, The sample rate for audio. 48KHz ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...

  • Page 28: The Ch2 Tab

    Please see CH1 values for a detailed explanation. The only difference is that CH1 can take HDMI or Component as an input, while CH2 can take HD-SDI as an input. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...

  • Page 29: Values Appearing At The Bottom Of All Tabs

    Encoder Progressive Only Stop All Stop encode on both channels. Start All Start encode on both channels. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 U.S.A. ♦ +1.402.323.0702...

  • Page 30: Atroubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Web interface does not come up -Is the Ethernet cable plugged into the Z3-MVE-100 solidly (do you see the link light on the Ethernet cable which indicates data is being transmitted)? -Does the Z3-MVE-100 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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