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User Instructions
H.265 4K IP Camera
Model Name: Z3Cam-4K
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Software Version 2.00
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REVISION HISTORY
Version
Date
Change Note
Author
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07/27/2016
Preliminary Document for Z3Cam-4K Prototype
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09/15/2016
Initial Z3Cam-4K Document. Updated product photos, screenshots and
supported features.
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09/19/2016
Corrections to Section 7.0. Added Section 8.4.
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10/03/2016
Additions to Section 7.0 Camera Control. Updated screenshots per
v1.05.10. Added website to Section 8.3 Making a Firmware Update.
Updated Troubleshooting section.
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10/05/2016
Added Section 8.4 Setting a Password. Updates to Section 10.4 The
Camera Tab. Added Section 6.4.1 Recommended Settings. Correction to
Section 6.6 Record to USB. Updated screenshots per v1.05.11.
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11/01/2016
Updated per software v2.00. Updated Section 2.1 Supported
Resolutions. Added Section 6.4 Stream RTMP and APPENDIX B
Configuring the Wowza Server for RTMP. Added Section 6.8
Simultaneous Stream and Record. Updated Section 6.9 Microphone
Input. Added Section 8.2 Advanced Settings Mode. Updated Section
10.0 Summary of Options to reflect new user interface configuration.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 6
2.0 FEATURES ................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Supported Resolutions .............................................................................................. 8
3.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................... 9
4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS ............................................................................................... 10
5.0 GETTING STARTED WITH Z3Cam-4K ................................................................................ 11
5.1 Connect and Power Up the Camera ............................................................................. 11
5.2 Access the User Interface Using ZFinder ....................................................................... 12
6.0 STREAMING CONTROL ................................................................................................ 14
6.1 Stream UDP ......................................................................................................... 14
6.2 Stream RTP ......................................................................................................... 17
6.3 Stream RTSP ........................................................................................................ 19
6.4 Stream RTMP ....................................................................................................... 22
6.5 Tuning for Latency ................................................................................................. 26
6.6 Stream Multiple Resolutions ...................................................................................... 26
6.7 Record to USB ...................................................................................................... 27
6.8 Simultaneous Stream and Record ............................................................................... 29
6.9 Microphone Input .................................................................................................. 30
6.10 Composite Pass-Through ........................................................................................ 31
7.0 CAMERA CONTROL .................................................................................................... 32
7.1 Zoom................................................................................................................. 32
7.2 Color Controls ...................................................................................................... 32
7.3 Sony VISCA Camera Control ...................................................................................... 33
7.4 ONVIF Profile S (Optional Upgrade) ............................................................................ 33
8.0 PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE Z3Cam-4K ........................................................ 34
8.1 Save Current Settings ............................................................................................. 34
8.2 Advanced Settings Mode .......................................................................................... 36
8.3 Set a Static IP Address ............................................................................................ 38
8.4 Upgrade Firmware ................................................................................................. 40
8.5 Setting a Password ................................................................................................. 41
8.6 Mounting the Camera ............................................................................................. 42
9.0 DECODE OPTIONS ..................................................................................................... 42
9.1 PC Configuration for 4K HEVC/H.265 Decode ................................................................. 42
9.2 ZEUS HE4K-01 Decode ........................................................................................... 45
10.0 SUMMARY OF OPTIONS .............................................................................................. 46
10.1 The System Setup Tab ........................................................................................... 46
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10.2 The User Presets Tab ............................................................................................. 47
10.3 The Status Tab .................................................................................................... 48
10.4 The Camera Tab .................................................................................................. 49
10.5 The CH1 Tab (Channel 1) ........................................................................................ 51
10.6 The CH2 & CH3 Tabs (Channels 2 & 3) ........................................................................ 56
10.7 Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs .................................................................. 57
10.8 ZFinder ............................................................................................................. 58
APPENDIX A: Finding the IP Address of Your Computer .............................................................. 59
APPENDIX B: Configuring the Wowza Server for RTMP .............................................................. 60
APPENDIX C: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 62
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Z3Cam-4K Dimensions ........................................................................................... 6
Figure 2 Z3Cam-4K Package Contents ................................................................................... 9
Figure 3 Z3Cam-4K Interfaces .......................................................................................... 10
Figure 4 Streaming and Power Connections for the Camera ....................................................... 11
Figure 5 ZFinder with the Z3Cam-4K Selected ....................................................................... 12
Figure 6 Z3Cam-4K User Interface – CH1 Tab ......................................................................... 13
Figure 7 CH1 Tab Configuration – UDP ................................................................................. 15
Figure 8 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for UDP ................................................................ 16
Figure 9 Example of Video Streaming to VLC (UDP) ................................................................. 16
Figure 10 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTP ................................................................................ 17
Figure 11 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTP) ..................................................... 18
Figure 12 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTSP ............................................................................... 19
Figure 13 Finding your Camera’s IP Address .......................................................................... 20
Figure 14 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for RTP ............................................................... 20
Figure 15 Example of Z3 Video Streaming to VLC (RTSP) ........................................................... 21
Figure 16 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTMP .............................................................................. 23
Figure 17 Navigating to the Wowza Test Player ...................................................................... 24
Figure 18 Viewing Streamed Content on Wowza Test Player ....................................................... 25
Figure 19 Recommended Settings ...................................................................................... 26
Figure 20 Create Additional Output Channels ........................................................................ 26
Figure 21 USB Connection ............................................................................................... 27
Figure 22 CH1 Tab Configuration – TSFILE ............................................................................ 28
Figure 23 Microphone Connection ...................................................................................... 30
Figure 24 CH1 Tab Configuration – Microphone Audio Settings ..................................................... 30
Figure 25 Composite Connection ....................................................................................... 31
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Figure 26 Set Composite Pass-Through Resolution ................................................................... 31
Figure 27 Camera Zoom Slider .......................................................................................... 32
Figure 28 Color Controls ................................................................................................. 32
Figure 29 The User Presets Tab ......................................................................................... 34
Figure 30 Entering a User Preset Name ............................................................................... 34
Figure 31 Saving a User Preset.......................................................................................... 35
Figure 32 Accessing Advanced Settings ................................................................................ 36
Figure 33 Default UDP Settings (Left) and Advanced UDP Settings (Right) ....................................... 37
Figure 34 Saving Updated Network Settings .......................................................................... 39
Figure 35 Updating Device Firmware .................................................................................. 40
Figure 36 Software Updater Screen .................................................................................... 40
Figure 37 Creating or Changing the Password ........................................................................ 41
Figure 38 Password Entry Screen ....................................................................................... 41
Figure 39 Bottom Panel Screw Hole for Mounting ................................................................... 42
Figure 40 LAV Filters Configuration .................................................................................... 43
Figure 41 Disable Hardware Decoding in VLC ........................................................................ 44
Figure 42 ZEUS HE4K-01 H.264 Decoder ............................................................................... 45
Figure 43 Using the Command Prompt to Determine Your PC’s IP Address ....................................... 59
Figure 44 Locating Your Computer’s IP Address ...................................................................... 59
Figure 45 Wowza Performance Settings ............................................................................... 60
Figure 46 Wowza Security Settings ..................................................................................... 61
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1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Z3Cam-4KTM by Z3 Technology is an H.265/HEVC 4K IP camera. The innovative Z3Cam-4K has multiple
options for your IP transmission including MPEG-2 TS (UDP), RTP, RTSP, RTMP* and TSRTP. The system can
output both H.265/HEVC and H.264 video over IP in 4K resolutions. It is also capable of producing a
secondary stream with a smaller resolution or different codec. Camera control can take place remotely
with a Web based configuration interface, ONVIF Profile S** and with VISCA control commands sent over IP
to the Z3Cam-4K. The Z3Cam-4K leverages a Sony FCB-ER8300 block camera for video capture. Where
seeing sharp lines is key, Sony’s 4K ISP with superb noise reduction algorithm provides the highest quality
imaging fit for virtual reality imaging and high detail data analytics.
The Z3Cam-4K brings clarity and detail to high movement and low light conditions with optimized 4K
technology. This unit captures stunning video with 20x optical zoom with integrated auto focus. The
Z3Cam-4K provides crystal clear images for broadcast, industrial, medical, security and corporate
applications while adding the ability to broadcast and analyze your video around the world.
Figure 1 Z3Cam-4K Dimensions
* In H.264 mode only.
** Available in an upcoming release. Contact Z3 Technology for more information.
66 mm
144 mm
64 mm
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2.0 FEATURES
20x optical zoom using Sony’s patented Super Resolution Zoom
Noise reduction algorithm for high frequency and high detail areas
Visibility enhancer ICR (Day and Night)
High sensitivity image processor
HEVC/H.265 encode and stream up to 2160p at 30 fps
H.264 encode and stream up to 2160p at 30 fps
Encode modes of operation: HEVC/H.265, H.264 and MJPEG
Low bandwidth, low latency video encoding
Simultaneously output two different resolutions from a single video source
Remote camera control via HTTP-based interface or pass VISCA camera control commands over IP
Inputs: powered microphone
Outputs: composite
Additional Interfaces include Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, Micro SD Card and RS-232 Serial
RS485, alarm input and output interfaces available internally
Supports streaming in MPEG-2 TS (UDP), RTP, RTSP, RTMP* and TSRTP
Supports unicast and multicast streaming
Record a compressed .ts file to a USB storage device
Easily mounts to tripods or mounting brackets (1/4 20 UNC screw hole on bottom of unit)
Optional ONVIF Profile S**
Compatible with the ZEUS Z3-HE4K-01 H.264 decoder* (also available from Z3 Technology)
HTTP-based configuration software for user-friendly configuration, control and update
RS-232 serial port for technical configuration and control
Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) when present
Measurements: 144 x 64 x 66 mm (5.7 x 2.5 x 2.6 in)
Weight: 818 g (1.8 lb)
* In H.264 mode only.
** Available in an upcoming release. Contact Z3 Technology for more information.
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2.1 Supported Resolutions
Follow_input (2160p29.97)
Resize to 1080p29.97, 720p29.97 and 480p29.97
The Z3Cam-4K supports simultaneous output of up to three streams encoded at different resolutions,
frame rates and bitrates. Supported stream resolutions are:
2160p (8MP), 1440p (4MP), 1080p (2MP), 1280x1024, 720p (1MP), 480p, 576p, 1024x576, 704x576,
640x480, 640x360, 420x380, 352x576, 352x288, 352x240, 320x240, and 320x180
In addition to scaling the resolution, the camera is also capable of scaling down the frame rate to save
bandwidth. Each channel can select from full frame rate, half frame rate or a quarter frame rate. For
example, it is possible to configure a primary stream of 3840x2160 at 30 fps simultaneously with a
secondary stream at 1280x720 at 7.5 fps.
The maximum performance for two channels is one 2160p30 plus one 720p30 stream.
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3.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS
Z3Cam-4K Camera
12V 1A Power Supply
Figure 2 Z3Cam-4K Package Contents
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4.0 OPERATING CONTROLS
1: RS-232 Serial Port
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5: Status Light
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2: USB 2.0 6: Composite Output
3: Microphone Input 7: 12V Power (optional)
4: GigE (PoE)
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For advanced debugging purposes only. Not needed by typical users.
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LED light will blink green when streaming.
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5.0 GETTING STARTED WITH Z3Cam-4K
This section gives step-by-step instructions on using your PC to access the Z3Cam-4K user interface. Here
you’ll be able to change the settings to fit your video streaming needs and control the camera. In addition
to the Z3Cam-4K, a Windows PC, a 12V power supply and an Ethernet cable are required.
5.1 Connect and Power Up the Camera
(1) Connect an Ethernet cable from Ethernet on the back of the camera to a switch, router or other
DHCP server on the same network as your Windows PC.
(2) Connect the 12V power supply to +12V on the camera and plug into a power outlet.
If Power over Ethernet (PoE) is available, then no connection to the power supply is required.
It will take 15-30 seconds to boot.
(1) Connect to
Ethernet
(2) Connect to
12V Power
Figure 4 Streaming and Power Connections for the Camera
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5.2 Access the User Interface Using ZFinder
ZFinder is a PC utility that allows you to find any Z3 Technology product on your network. If you have
not yet downloaded this to your computer, you can find this program at Z3Cam-4K.Z3technology.com.
(3) Verify your PC is set to DHCP. If it is set to a static IP address, ZFinder may be unable to discover
your camera.
(4) Run the ZFinder PC utility on your PC. You may need to allow it past any firewalls or security
programs on your PC. The ZFinder window appears and completes a scan of the network. ZFinder
then lists all Z3 systems connected to the network. The Z3Cam-4K appears.
(5) Click on the Z3Cam-4K entry in the window to select it. This will cause the Edit Device, Open
Device and Flash LEDs buttons to activate.
Figure 5 ZFinder with the Z3Cam-4K Selected
*Note: Selecting Edit Device allows for manual changes to network settings. See Section 10.8,
ZFinder, for more information.
*Note: If the device appears in red, there is a network error, and network settings will need to be
modified in order to access the user interface.
(6) Click on Open Device. An internet browser window is opened in your default web browser (for best
results, Firefox or Chrome are recommended) and the user interface appears with the Channel 1
configuration (CH1) tab open.
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(7) By default, the system will have automatically started encoding. If the encoder status message in
the bottom right corner of the screen shows RUNNING, you will need to click the stop or Stop All
button in order to change any settings.
Figure 6 Z3Cam-4K User Interface – CH1 Tab
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6.0 STREAMING CONTROL
This section gives step-by-step instructions on setting the Z3Cam-4K to output and stream video using each
of the output format options: UDP, RTP, RTSP and RTMP. In addition to the Z3Cam-4K, a Windows PC with
the VLC media player
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downloaded is required. Please see Section 8.4, Decoder Options, for more
information on compatible decoders and PC configuration and requirements for H.265/HEVC decode at 4K
resolutions.
6.1 Stream UDP
6.1.1 UDP Camera Setup
Note: Settings in the user interface cannot be changed if the unit is currently encoding.
(1) If necessary, click on the Stop button in the Channel Controls section of the user interface CH1 tab
or the Stop All button in the lower right corner of the screen of any tab.
(2) Verify the Output Resolution is set to Follow Input to output a 4K stream. If a lower resolution
output is desired, select this in the dropdown menu and resizing will occur.
(3) Select the Video Codec you would like to use for your video encoding. In the pictured example
H265(HEVC) is selected.
(4) Under Output Setup, select UDP in the Output Format dropdown menu.
(5) 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 A: Finding the IP Address of Your Computer. In
the example pictured, 192.168.0.6 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.
(6) Make note of the value listed for Dest Port. This will be 8600 by default when your system is first
received.
Note: By default a limited selection of video encoding settings are available in the user interface. See Section
8.2, “Advanced Settings Mode”, for more information on accessing additional settings.
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(7) Click on the Start button. After a moment, the encoder status will change to RUNNING and the
fields above will appear in dark grey. The status LED on the unit will blink green when streaming.
Figure 7 CH1 Tab Configuration – UDP
(4) Change
to “UDP”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(7) Click “Start”
(2) Verify is
“Follow input”
(3) Verify is
“H265(HEVC)”
(5) Set to PC
IP Address or
Multicast Address
(6) Note value
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6.1.2 Run VLC to View UDP Stream
(8) Open the VLC media player on your PC.
(9) Select the Media menu.
(10) Select Open Network Stream.
(11) Under the Network tab, enter “udp://@Dest_Address:Dest_Port” for the network URL.
c. Dest_Address will be values of the IP address or multicast address entered in the Dest
Address field in the user interface CH1 tab. The IP address used in this example is
192.168.0.6.
d. Dest_Port will match the value found in the Dest Port field in the Encoder tab. The default
value is 8600.
e. In this example, the full network URL would be “udp://@192.168.0.6:8600”.
(12) Press Enter or click Play. You will see your camera’s video streaming to VLC.
Figure 9 Example of Video Streaming to VLC (UDP)
Figure 8 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for UDP
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6.2 Stream RTP
6.2.1 RTP Camera Setup
Note: Settings in the user interface cannot be changed if the unit is currently encoding.
(1) Return to the user interface, and if necessary, click on the Stop button in the Channel Controls
section of the user interface CH1 tab or the Stop All button in the lower right corner of the screen
of any tab.
(2) Verify Output Resolution is set to Follow Input to output a 4K stream. If a lower resolution output
is desired, select this in the dropdown menu and resizing will occur.
(3) Select the codec you would like to use for your video encoding. In the pictured example,
H265(HEVC) is selected.
(4) Under Output Setup, select RTP in the Output Format dropdown menu.
Note: By default a limited selection of video encoding settings are available in the user interface. See Section
8.2, “Advanced Settings Mode”, for more information on accessing additional settings.
(5) Click on the Start button. After a moment, the encoder status will change to RUNNING and the
fields above will appear in dark grey. The status LED on the unit will blink green when streaming.
Figure 10 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTP
(4) Change
to “RTP”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(5) Click “Start”
(3) Note value
(2) Verify is
“Follow Input”
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6.2.2 Run VLC to View RTP Stream
An SDP file is needed to view an RTP stream from the Z3Cam-4K in the VLC media player. If you have
not yet downloaded these files to your computer, you can find them at Z3Cam-4K.Z3technology.com.
(6) Open the VLC media player on your PC.
(7) Select the Media menu.
(8) Select Open File.
(9) Find and select the SDP file corresponding to the video codec you selected previously.
a. H265(HEVC) video: use the SDP file entitled “z3-h265-he4k-dck.sdp”
b. H264(AVC) video: use the SDP file entitled “z3-h264-he4k-dck.sdp”
(10) Press Enter or click Open. You will see your camera’s video streaming to VLC.
Figure 11 Example of Encoded Video Streaming to VLC (RTP)
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6.3 Stream RTSP
6.3.1 RTSP Camera Setup
Note: Settings in the user interface cannot be changed if the unit is currently encoding.
(1) Return to the user interface, and if necessary, click on the Stop button in the Channel Controls
section of the user interface CH1 tab or the Stop All button in the lower right corner of the screen
of any tab.
(2) Verify Output Resolution is set to Follow Input to output a 4K stream. If a lower resolution output
is desired, select this in the dropdown menu and resizing will occur.
(3) Select the codec you would like to use for your video encoding. In the pictured example,
H265(HEVC) is selected.
(4) Under Output Setup, select RTSP in the Output Format dropdown menu.
Note: By default a limited selection of video encoding settings are available in the user interface. See Section
8.2, “Advanced Settings Mode”, for more information on accessing additional settings.
(5) Click on the Start button. After a moment, the encoder status will change to RUNNING and the
fields above will appear in dark grey. The status LED on the unit will blink green when streaming.
Figure 12 CH1 Tab Configuration – RTSP
(4) Change
to “RTSP”
(1) If necessary, click “Stop”
(5) Click “Start”
(3) Note value
(2) Verify is
“Follow Input”
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6.3.2 Run VLC to View RTSP Stream
(6) Open the VLC media player on your PC.
(7) Select the Media menu.
(8) Select Open Network Stream.
(9) Enter “rtsp:// IP_Address/z3-#{m}.mp4” for the network URL.
a. IP_Address will be the IP address of your Z3Cam-4K. If your camera is set to DHCP (This is
the default setting when you first receive it.), you can find this in ZFinder or the web
browser with your user interface open. If you have set your encoder to a static IP address,
this should match the Local IP Address field in the System Setup tab. In the example
pictured, the encoder was assigned 192.168.0.120 at start up.
b. z3-# corresponds to the number of the channel tab of the user interface. For example if the
CH1 tab is used, “z3-1” is entered.
a. {m} is added if a multicast address is being used. (For example, rtsp://IP_Address/z3-
1m.mp4) If you are using a unicast address, as we are in the example pictured, omit the
letter m after z3-1 in the address.
b. In this example, the full network URL would be “rtsp://192.168.0.120/z3-1.mp4”.
Figure 14 VLC Open Network Stream Screen for RTP
Figure 13 Finding your Camera’s IP Address
Current IP Address of
your Z3Cam-4K
/