Z3Stream User Instructions
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7.0
SET ENCODING OUTPUT
This section gives step-by-step instructions on setting the
Z3
Stream
encoder to output and stream video
using each of the output format options: UDP, RTP/RTSP and RTMP. In addition to the
Z3
Stream
, a
Windows PC with the VLC media player
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downloaded is required. Your encoder should be connected to a
video source and configured accordingly per Section 6.0, CONFIGURING ENCODE.
7.1
Stream UDP
UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a common Internet protocol used for low bandwidth and latency. UDP
streams send an MPEG-2 TS stream over UDP.
7.1.1
UDP Encoder Setup
(1)
Under Output Setup, Set
Output Format
to
UDP
.
(2)
Set
Dest Address
to:
a.
the IP address of your PC that will be running the VLC media player. To determine the
correct IP address of your PC, see APPENDIX B: Finding the IP Address of Your Computer. In
the example pictured, 169.254.208.180 is used.
b.
or to a multicast address. An example multicast address would be 225.1.2.3. If you are on a
shared network, check with your Network Administrator.
(3)
Make note of the value listed for
Dest Port
. This will be
5004
by default when your system is first
received.
(4)
Click on the green
Start
button. After a moment, the encoder status will change to
RUNNING
and
the fields above will appear in dark grey.
Note:
Settings in the user interface cannot be changed if the unit is currently encoding. When the unit is
encoding the status light that corresponds to the source video should be blinking green. If it is blinking
red when encoding HDMI, verify that your cable is connected to
HDMI In
and not
HDMI Out
.
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VLC is an open source media player from the VideoLAN organization that can be downloaded for free online.
