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6.0
RUNNING THE ENCODER
This section gives step-by-step instructions on HEVC/H.265 encoding with the Z3-DME-10 and streaming
1080p or 1080i video to VLC media player running on your PC. In addition to the Z3-DME-10, an HD video
source with non-HDCP HDMI output and a PC with VLC media player are required. Encoding with an SDI or a
composite source is described in Sections 6.12 and 6.13.
Please Note:
Actual version numbers for your Z3 product may differ from those pictured in this document.
6.1
Set up the HD Source
(1)
Select an HD source with HDMI output.
-Power on the HD Source.
-Connect HDMI to a monitor.
-Set the HD Source to 1080p or 1080i output.
-If your source is a media player, select the content you would like to stream.
If you see playback on the monitor, you’ve confirmed the source works.
6.2
Connect and Power Up the Z3-DME-10
(2)
Connect the HDMI source to “HDMI In” on the rear panel of the encoder.
(3)
Connect an Ethernet cable from “Ethernet” on the back of the Z3-DME-10 to a switch, router or
other DHCP server on the same network as your Windows PC.
(4)
Connect the 5V power supply, and turn on the power switch. It will take 20-30 seconds to boot.
(1) Connect to
HDMI Source
Figure 4 HDMI Encode Connections
(2) Connect to
Ethernet
(3) Connect to
5V Power
(4) Turn on
Switch