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Ver.1.0.2
STC Zao/Zao Controller/STC HDView
User Guide
Soliton Systems K.K.
Rev.1.1

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  • Page 1 Ver.1.0.2 STC Zao/Zao Controller/STC HDView User Guide Soliton Systems K.K. Rev.1.1...
  • Page 2 LEGAL NOTICES The copyright and any other rights concerning “Smart-telecaster Zao,” “STC Zao,” “Zao  Controller,” and “STC HDView” belong to Soliton Systems K.K. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.  VP8 is a patent-protected Google product.  Other patents, trademarks, and copyrights included herein are the property of their respective ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety Information ..........................5 Handling the Power Supply and Battery Equipment ..............5 Additional Warnings .......................... 5 Product Specifications ......................... 6 STC Zao Specifications ........................6 STC HDView Specifications ......................7 Notice ..............................8 STC Zao Assenbly ..........................9 Outline and connection method ..................... 9 Front side ............................
  • Page 4 STC HDView ............................34 Requirements for Receiver ......................34 Startup .............................. 36 Main screen ..........................36 7.2.1 Audio Input/Output .......................... 40 Edit Settings ............................. 41 Common settings ..........................45 - 3 -...

  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview The Smart-Telecaster Zao (“STC Zao”) is a system for transmitting HD video and audio in IP communications network. The STC Zao offers voice communication, unidirectional video transmission, and two-way video transmission, all of which allow access to remote location events in real time.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety Information WARNING! Be sure to read all safety precautions before operating the STC Zao or any of its components. 2.1 Handling the Power Supply and Battery Equipment Risk of electrical fire or shock Keep product away from heat. Do not handle the power adapter or battery equipment with wet hands.

  • Page 7: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications 3.1 STC Zao Specifications ITEM DETAILS Weight 900g Dimension 123mm×160mm×46mm Power Connector Cannon4pin × 2 RJ45 × 1 Video Input HD-SDI BNC × 1 HDMI HDMI × 1 Input 1080/59.97i, 1080/50i 480/59.97i, 576/50i USB for Modem USB2.0 × 6 Headphones output 3.5Φjack ×...

  • Page 8: Stc Hdview Specifications

    3.2 STC HDView Specifications ITEM DETAILS Live Relay（One-way video, Two-way audio） Main Function Accumulation file reception*, file reception Still image capture* : not supported by Zao STC Zao、STC HDCam、Smart-telecaster for iOS ML Connection Possible Product Available concurrent connections 240msec～30000msec Delay VP8、H.265 Codec Video...

  • Page 9: Notice

    STC Zao features a Wi-Fi dongle with USB memory. Do not remove it.  The modem can be set only with the Zao Controller. It cannot be set from the STC Zao. Once  you have set the modem, you do not need to set it again.

  • Page 10: Stc Zao Assenbly

    Figure 2. Connection Option for the STC Zao 5.1 Outline and connection method Front side 5.1.1 Front side of STC Zao consists of a display, LEDs and operation buttons. Display Operation button Figure 3. Front View of STC Zao - 9 -...

  • Page 11: Upper Side

    Display ◆ The display describes the status of the camera connection, status of the network connection, bit rate, frame rate, status of video transmission, time of live broadcasting, etc. *Please refer to “5.2.2 LIVE mode” for more detail. ◆ LED CONNECTED ········Displays the connection status.

  • Page 12: Left Side, Right Side

    Power Supply 5.1.4 The STC Zao power supply prioritizes the main power connector. For example, when connecting a battery to main power connector and connecting a power adapter to sub power connector, the unit draws power from the battery connected to main power connector.

  • Page 13: Usage

    5.2 Usage Startup 5.2.1 Push the power button on the upper side to start the STC Zao. STC Zao supports the following operation modes. (To switch modes, push “MODE” button.) Mode name Usage Switching method LIVE mode Broadcast live Initial state ・Confirm the version...
  • Page 14 Status of camera connection Displays the status of camera connection (HDMI/SDI/No connection). Status of encryption Displays the status of encryption. Status of USB memory connection for log output Displays the status of the USB memory connection for log output. Status of power equipment connection Displays the status of butteries / power adapters connecting main power and sub power.

  • Page 15: Setting Mode

    SETTING mode 5.2.3 This mode enables version confirmation, destination setting, initialization, firmware update, and remote maintenance connection. 5.2.3.1 SETTING mode (Cam Version) The top level of “SETTING” mode displays the following screen. Figure 8. SETTING Mode (Version confirmation) Version Displays the version of firmware. (2) Destination IP address Displays the destination IP address.
  • Page 16 5.2.3.2 SETTING mode (IP Select) The SETTING mode (IP Select) displays the following screen. Figure 9. SETTING Mode (IP Select) Press the “START” button to display the following screen Figure 10. SETTING Mode (IP Select) 5.2.3.3 SETTING mode (Factory Reset) The SETTING mode (Factory Reset) displays the following screen.
  • Page 17 5.2.3.4 SETTING mode (Firmware Update) The SETTING mode (Firmware Update) displays the following screen. [NOTE] When installing a firmware update, use a wired LAN network. Figure 12. SETTING Mode (Firmware Update) Press the “START” button to display the following screen. Figure 13.

  • Page 18: Power Mode

    5.2.4 POWER mode supports the following operations. Operation Usage Switching method Power off Shutdown STC Zao Press “START” button once *Pressing “START” button, shutdown processing starts The POWER mode displays the following screen Figure 16. POWER Mode (Initial State) Press the “START” button to display the following confirmation screen Figure 17.

  • Page 19: Operation Lock

    Press the “STOP” button for three seconds to display the following screen. Figure 18. Power Off Confirmation Operation Lock 5.2.6 Operation lock supports the following operations. Operation Usage Switching method LOCK All of the button Pressing “MODE” and “START” operations are disabled. buttons for five seconds.

  • Page 20: Led

    5.2.7 5.2.7.1 Startup When the STC Zao starts, four LEDs flash on and off from the left. When the startup is completed, the LEDS turn off and the screen displays LIVE mode. 5.2.7.2 Connecting When a connection to STC HDView is completed, the CONNECTED LED flashes on and off with yellow green.

  • Page 21: Zao Controller

    6.2 Install Download the free Android app from the Google Play store or free iOS app from the Apple App Store on your smartphone. The app is called STC Zao Controller. 6.3 How to connect Smartphone connection with STC Zao Wi-Fi access point.

  • Page 22: Main Screen

    Main Screen 6.4.2 Figure 21. Zao Controller Main Screen “MODE” button This button performs the same operation as “MODE” on the STC Zao. “STOP” button This button performs the same operation as “STOP” on the STC Zao. “START” button This button performs the same operation as “START” on the STC Zao.
  • Page 23 Setup destination button SelectS or setS up the destination *For details, please refer “6.4.5 Settings destination” (10) Destination Displays the IP address of your destination. (11) Preset button Checks and selects the value of the preset in the STC HDView. *For details, please refer “6.4.6 Preset Screen”...

  • Page 24: Network Settings

    Figure 22. Zao Controller Network Setting Screen (1) Setup There are two network settings, ① Dialup or ② LAN. STC Zao recognizes the type of modem automatically and will display the appropriate screen. Once you have implemented the modem settings, you do not need to set them again, even if you even use the other LINE.

  • Page 25: Video And Audio Setting

    Figure 24. LAN Setting Screen Connection status display If the icon is green, the STC Zao is connected using your network line of choice. If the icon is red, the STC Zao does not use your preferred line. If the icon is green, you can disconnect the transmission by tapping the icon.
  • Page 26 (1) Setting button Change the video and audio settings from the transmitter. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ Figure 26. Zao Controller Video and Audio Settings ① Resolution Changes the resolution of the live broadcast. Settings are as follows. 【NTSC】 HD Video input Settings Video quality Resolution...
  • Page 27 By specifying the buffering on the receiver, received data is delayed by the buffer time and will not be played immediately. The delay reduces the disturbance caused by the frame update interval. *Reference value type/combination of networks For a Wired LAN, set up over 240msec. For only 4G, set up over 720msec.

  • Page 28: Setting Destination

    Setting destination 6.4.5 You can register the destination name and IP address in advance. Figure 27. Zao Controller Destination List Screen Destination add button Register the new destination. Enter the IP address and the name of destination and press “Done.” It will be registered in the destination list Figure 28.
  • Page 29 Edit destination list Press the destination that has been registered in the list. The destination edit screen appears. You may edit the IP address, name and connection channel. Press the ”Done” button. Setting changes will be reflected in the destination list. Select the “Connection”...

  • Page 30: Preset Screen

    reset scree 6.4.6 You can check and select a preset value in the STC HDView. [NOTE] You can change the settings only during live broadcasting. You cannot edit and save a preset from the Zao Controller. Figure 30. Zao Controller Preset Screen (1) Current Displays the current settings in the “6.4.4 Video and Audio setting screen”...
  • Page 31 ① Confirm button Press “Confirm” to reflect settings [NOTE] Set only during live broadcasting (3) Preset2 Displays the details of “Preset 2” in the STC HDView *Reflects the settings as with “(2) Preset” (4) Preset3 Displays the details of “Preset 3” in the STC HDView *Reflects the settings as with “(2) Preset”...

  • Page 32: Setup Screen

    Confirms the connection, networks, access point, authentication, STC CAM name, user ID, log and version. Figure 32. Zao Controller Settings Screen Connection settings Sets up the STC Zao automatic connection, number of networks line and automatic connection settings when disconnected from the STC HDView Figure 33. Connection Setting (2) Network setting Same settings as with [6.4.3 Network setting]...
  • Page 33 (3) Connection authentication If the connection authentication code has been set, the code will be displayed in ● Figure 34. Connection Authentication Setting (4) STC Cam name STC Cam name becomes the identification name for connecting to the destination. STC Cam name can be set up to 15 characters. Figure 35.
  • Page 34 Sets the user ID. This version does not support this feature. Figure 36. User ID Setting (6) Access point setting You can change the password for STC Zao Wi-Fi access point SSID Figure 37. Access Point Settings Checks the log (8) Version...

  • Page 35: Stc Hdview

    UDP Port number 31115, 31116, 31117, 31118 for inbound transmission.You may also set Receiver under network router. In this case, a NAT configuration with Port Forwarding for UDP Port numbers 31114 to 31118 is required. Output：(Integrated by Soliton Systems)  Blackmagic Design® DeckLink Quad STC HDView receives live video and audio on each channel and outputs to 4 ports of the DeckLink Quad.
  • Page 36 Workstation Rear side DIN(Male) Connectors DIN-BNC Conversion cable is included with product Figure 39. Output Card Port Figure 40. Rear Side of Workstation - 35 -...

  • Page 37: Startup

    7.2 Startup When you power on the Receiver machine, STC HDView starts automatically.To start STC HDView manually, click ”STC HDView” icon on Desktop, or extend“Smart-telecaster HD (MultiLink)” from Programs Menu and click on “STC HDView ML.” STC HDView starts up with the following main screen.
  • Page 38 Destination Button Calls selected Destination Screen. This version does not support this feature. Destination Display Displays destination’s name and IP address. Connect Button Connects a destination. If you are connecting from Receiver you will need at least one network connection (e.g. wireless LAN) other than dial-up.
  • Page 39 (12) SDI Output Button When video transmitted to Receiver and the SDI output environment is available, this button turns Blue. Each of Output equipment configurations follows: ① Integrated with Blackmagic Design® Decklink Quad video board: All channels can output video simultaneously and turn blue in color. Audio and video are output at simultaneously.
  • Page 40 (20) Static Picture Button The ability to capture a still picture is not available in STC Zao, but is available in the old version of STC. (21) Record Button The record feature is not available in STC Zao, but is available in the old version of STC.

  • Page 41: Audio Input/Output

    7.3 Audio Input/Output STC HDView’s Input/Output is designed to use Windows default playback/recording devices. If you are changing input sources, connect your recording device, select the Windows default device and then start up STC HDView. Also, if you want to use audio via an external audio board, this application designed to use external output board automatically.

  • Page 42: Edit Settings

    7.4 Edit Settings Edit audio and video settings when Transmitter and Receiver are connected. Each setting dialogue is distinct, so you must configure every channel. Figure 43. STC HDView Setting Screen (12) ② ① Figure 44. STC HDView Serial Settings Screen - 41 -...
  • Page 43  If the settings value is Middle and the Transmitter is STC Zao, the resolution may change depending on settings of “7.5 (2) Framerate.”  If the setting value is Low and the Transmitter is STC Zao, the resolution may change depending on settings of “7.5 (1) Bitrate.”...
  • Page 44 All resolution settings may be changed when no video is being transmitted. However, during receiving video transmission, settings depend on image capture type. Either only SD or HD setting is available. If settings have changed during video transmission, the change will still be activated after the video has been disconnected Delay［...
  • Page 45 Specify the Preset name, then click Save button. Current settings will be registered as preset and become selected. By clicking the Cancel button, the preset register will be canceled. Note that Preset Name is also reflected in the Preset Button on the main screen. When Preset is selected, the button becomes green.

  • Page 46: Common Settings

    Encrypts data for transmission. Automatic Recording［ Automatic recording ］ ② [NOTE] This feature is not available in STC Zao version, but it is available in the previous version. Mix Recording with Local Audio［ Mixing local audio on recording ］ ③...
  • Page 47 When OFF checked ：Unable Authentication Code * When the Authentication feature is enabled, only transmitters with same authentication code can be connected. If the authentication code is different, a transmitter cannot be connected with STC HDView. Other settings［ Other settings ］ Confirm Bluetooth Device［...

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