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DMD-4K User Instructions DOC-USR-0201-01 REVISION HISTORY Version Date Change Note Author 10/22/2019 Original Document for DMD-4K...
3.0 Features ........................4 3.1 Supported Output Resolutions..........................4 4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS ....................5 5.0 GETTING STARTED WITH THE DMD-4K ................6 5.1 Connecting to the DMD-4K ............................. 6 6.0 QUICK START GUIDE ....................6 6.1 If you have received a system from Z3 with Software Preloaded ................6 6.2 If You Already have a System from Z3 and Need to Update the Firmware ..............
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DOC-USR-0201-01 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Package Contents for the DMD-4K ................3 Figure 2 Front and Rear Interfaces of the DMD-4K ..............5 Figure 3 ZFinder with DMD-4K selected ................7 Figure 4 RTSP Streaming Configured ..................8 Figure 5 Example Streaming UDP ..................9 Figure 6 Multichannel Decode ...................
DMD-4K Multi-Format Video Decoder is a system capable of processing multi-format H.265 and H.264 High Profile video up to 2160p at 60 frames per second. The DMD-4K is a cost-effective system suitable for broadcast encoders and IP streaming. The DMD-4K provides immediate access to multi-format 4K video, integrated system peripherals and production-qualified codecs.
DMD-4K User Instructions DOC-USR-0201-01 2.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS DMD-4K 12V.5A Power Adapter HDMI Cable Micro-USB to USB Cable Figure 1 Package Contents for the DMD-4K Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
1 & 2 USB Console Power LED Power Input HDMI 2.0 Gigabit HDMI 1.3 Ethernet Figure 2 Front and Rear Interfaces of the DMD-4K Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
Access the User Interface using ZFinder ZFinder is a PC Utility that allows you to find any Z3 Technology product on your network. If you have not downloaded this to your computer, you can find it on the USB drive provided with your system.
DMD-4K User Instructions DOC-USR-0201-01 Figure 3 ZFinder with DMD-4K selected *Note: Selecting “Edit Device” allows for manual changes to network settings including the Device Name, IP Address, Netmask and Gateway address. Edit Device will only edit the device in Z-Finder. IP settings will need to changed and Save in the System Set-up tab of the web gui.
7.0 STREAMING RTSP Pictured is a screencap of RTSP streaming configured. In ‘Channel Controls’ there is a “status: RUNNING” showing the DMD-4K is decoding. To stop the stream, click on the “stop” button. Figure 4 RTSP Streaming Configured Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8...
DMD-4K User Instructions DOC-USR-0201-01 8.0 STREAMING UDP To stream UDP choose the protocol UDP option. The URL format is udp://0.0.0.0:localport Figure 5 Example Streaming UDP Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
It is recommended to review the document DOC-USR-0147-01_Z3Cam-4K_Latency_note.pdf for a better understanding on the testing methodology to obtain optimum latency results with the decoder. Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
DDC Ground +5V Power Hot Plug Detect 11.3 GigE (Default to DHCP) RJ45 Pin Signal Color Code (Typ) BI_DA+ White/Green BI_DA- Green BI_DB+ White/Orange Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
Does not require external USB to TTL adaptor. The cp210x silicon is installed on the HE265-DEC circuit board. cp210x driver may be required for PC to Z3 serial communications. Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
12.1 Making a Firmware Update (1) Open the user interface. (2) Select “Update device firmware” from the “System Setup” tab under the “Device Management” section. Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
“Open”. Figure 9 File Selection Screen The image file to be used will typically have the word “UPD” in the name. Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
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(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 DMD-4K is now updated. Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8...
Sets HTTP/HTTPS access to the web UI. See App Note for Button more information. Set 802.1X Button Sets configuration for 802.1x on the wired connection. See App Note for details. Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
Load settings from a previously exported file. Reset Resets presets 13.3 The Status Tab *Note: May take a few seconds to load after being clicked Output Value Explanation Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
Keep Original Size settings and a reboot is needed for changes to this value to take Keep Aspect Ratio effect. Scale Percentage Fit to Display Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
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For UDP and SRT mode, “Set Max Latency” is recommended for No Latency Control smoother playback. For FILE mode, “No Latency Control” is recommended. “Lowest Latency” mode does not support B-frames (I+P only). Z3 Technology, LLC ♦ 100 N 8 ST, STE 250 ♦ Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA ♦ +1.402.323.0702...
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.tgz file, along with screenshots of the CH1/CH2/Status tabs to Z3 Technol ogy. Z3 Technology’s Express Limited Warranty will be void if the label on the hardware bearing the Serial Number is removed, tampered with or defaced.
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