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6.0
GETTING STARTED AND RUNNING THE ENCODER
This section gives step-by-step instructions on using the Z3-SME-01 to stream 1080p or 1080i video to VLC
media player running on your PC. In addition to the Z3-SME-01, an HD source with HDMI output and a PC
are required. Encoding with a composite source is described later in Section 6.11 on page 25.
*Note
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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 1080i output.
-If you are using 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-SME-01
(2)
Connect the HDMI source to “HDMI In” on the back of the unit.
(3)
Connect an Ethernet cable from “Ethernet” on the back of the unit 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 45-60 seconds to boot.
Figure 4 Encode Connections for the Z3-SME-01 (Front)
(2) Connect to
Ethernet
(3) Connect to
5V Power
(4) Turn
Switch on
(1) Connect to
HDMI Source
Figure 5 Encode Connections for the Z3-SME-01 (Back)