Z3Stream-SDI User Instructions
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7.0
SET ENCODING OUTPUT
This section gives step-by-step instructions on setting the
Z3
Stream-SDI
encoder to output and stream
video using each of the output format options: UDP, RTP/RTSP and RTMP. In addition to the
Z3
Stream-SDI
,
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.
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VLC is an open source media player from the VideoLAN organization that can be downloaded for free online.
