Z3 Technology Z3Cam-4M

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Summary

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

FEATURES

Supported Resolutions

Details the various video resolutions the camera can output.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

OPERATING CONTROLS

GETTING STARTED WITH Z3 Cam-4 M

Connect and Power Up the Camera

Instructions for physically connecting and powering on the camera.

Access the User Interface Using ZFinder

Guide to finding and accessing the camera's web interface using ZFinder.

New Features on Z3 Cam-4 M

Highlights and explains new features available on the Z3Cam-4M model.

STREAMING CONTROL

Stream UDP

Configuration steps for streaming video output using UDP protocol.

Stream RTP

Configuration steps for streaming video output using RTP protocol.

Stream RTSP

Configuration steps for streaming video output using RTSP protocol.

Stream RTMP

Configuration steps for streaming video output using RTMP protocol.

Tuning for Latency

Methods to adjust and optimize streaming latency for better performance.

Stream Multiple Resolutions

How to configure the camera to output multiple video streams at different resolutions.

Record to USB

Instructions on how to record video streams directly to a USB storage device.

Microphone Input

Guide for connecting and configuring an external microphone for audio input.

Record Snapshot

Methods for capturing still image snapshots from the camera stream.

CAMERA CONTROL

Zoom

How to adjust the camera's zoom level using the interface controls.

Preview and Download Image

Instructions for viewing live stream previews and downloading images.

Color Controls

Details on adjusting color settings like white balance, gain, and hue.

Sony VISCA Camera Control

How to use Sony VISCA protocol for advanced camera control.

ONVIF Profile S

Information on using ONVIF Profile S for camera discovery and control.

PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS WITH THE Z3 Cam-4 M

Save Current Settings

How to save current camera configurations as presets.

Advanced Settings Mode

Instructions to enable and access advanced configuration options.

Overlay Timestamp

How to add a timestamp overlay to the video stream.

Set a Static IP Address

Steps to configure a static IP address for the camera.

Upgrade Firmware

Guide for updating the camera's firmware.

Setting a Password

How to set or change the user interface password for security.

Factory Reset

Procedure to restore the camera to its original factory default settings.

Mounting the Camera

Information on how to physically mount the camera.

Using WiFi

Instructions for setting up and connecting the camera via WiFi.

DECODE OPTIONS

PC Configuration for 4 K HEVC;H.265 Decode

Specifies hardware and software requirements for PC-based decoding.

ZEUS HE265-DEC Decoder

Information about a compatible H.265 decoder.

ZEUS HE4 K-01 Decode

Information about a compatible H.264 decoder.

SUMMARY OF OPTIONS

The System Setup Tab

Detailed explanation of parameters in the System Setup interface.

The User Presets Tab

Describes functions for managing user-defined configuration presets.

The Status Tab

Explains how to view the current operational status of the camera.

The Camera Tab

Details camera-specific settings like focus, exposure, and image controls.

The Term Tab

Advanced settings for serial port configuration and PTZ control.

The CH1 Tab (Channel 1)

Configuration options for the primary video stream channel.

The CH2 & CH3 Tabs (Channels 2 & 3)

Configuration options for secondary and tertiary video stream channels.

Values Appearing at the Bottom of All Tabs

Explains common controls like Save, Stop, Start buttons.

ZFinder

Details on using the ZFinder utility for network device management.

APPENDIX A: Finding the IP Address of Your Computer

APPENDIX B: Configuring the Wowza Server for RTMP

APPENDIX C: Example Camera Controller Application

APPENDIX D: Troubleshooting