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CONFIDENTIAL
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Z3 Technology, LLC
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100 N. 8th St. STE 250
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Lincoln, NE 68508-1369 USA
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+1.402.323.0702
RUNNING THE ENCODER
7.0
This section gives step-by-step instructions on HEVC/H.265 encoding with the Z3Cam-4K-RPS and streaming
2160p30 video to a PC media player. In addition to the Z3Cam-4K and provided accessories, you will need
the following:
A PC capable of 4K HEVC/H.265 decode. Please review the following requirements:
Nvidia GEForce GTX960M processor
VLC media player
1
version 2.2.4 or higher
LAV Filters
2
version 0.63 or higher
The SDP file(s) provided with your Z3 software release (see your customer support server account)
*Note:
The Sony FCB-ER8300 does not support audio.
7.1
Connect the Encoder
Connect the supplied 2.5 mm serial cable and gender changer to the serial console of the Z3Cam-4K
(1)
and to your PC.
(A USB to Serial converter may be needed. If so, the FTDI UC232R-10 (Digikey part #768-1014-ND) is
recommended.)
Connect an Ethernet cable to the Z3Cam-4K and a switch or router on the same network as your PC
(2)
or directly to your PC.
1
VLC is an open source media player from the VideoLAN organization that can be downloaded for free online.
2
LAV Filters is an open source program that allows playback of video and audio on a PC without installation of
additional codecs and can be downloaded for free online.
RS-232 Serial
Figure 3 Z3Cam-4K Encode Connections
+12V Power
Ethernet