Description
The Zplayer Ultra reference design is a multimedia record and playback device featuring a built in 20, 30 or 40GByte hard disk, SD-card interface and USB2.0 High Speed and Full Speed connectivity to a PC or USB mass storage device. Audio or video data can be uploaded via USB to the local hard disc or SD-card. The SD-card contains pre-recorded data in MPEG-4, JPEG or MP3 format. Audio and Video data is output to a LCD or to a TV. MP3 files play through headphones.
Zplayer Ultra is based on the Zoran Zmedia chip (ZR36070) which uses a MPEG-4 codec for video, a JPEG codec for still images, and a MPEG1L2 codec for audio. Additionally, the Zmedia chips decodes MP3 audio files. It has a a built-in USB controller for host and slave mode and SD-card interface. Zplayer Ultra is part of a family of versatile multimedia products based on the Zmedia chip.

Features
*Recording and playback device for audio (MPEG1L2), video (MPEG4), and still image (JPEG) file formats plus MP3 playback
*Zplayer Ultra is based on Zoran's leading edge Zmedia chip technology
*Video can be played if encoded in MPEG-4 (Adv. Simple Profile/Simple Profile) or JPEG format, still images are encoded as JPEG files
*Video resolution for NTSC/PAL is VGA size (640x480) at full frame rate
*Audio accompanying the video has to be encoded in MPEG-1L2 or PCM. Standard MP3 files (audio only) can be played, too
*Files can be converted on the PC from most formats into MPEG-4, JPEG or MP3
*JPEG files created on DSCs can be watched directly without conversion
*The Zplayer Ultra acts like a mass storage device when connected to the PC
*Fully backwards compatible with all existing USB 1.1 devices for file uploads or downloads
*Simple Start/Stop/Next/Previous navigation available as stand-alone playback device
*Very intuitive and user friendly graphical user interface, easily customizable to manufacturer's needs
*Device can interface with an infrared remote control
*Lithion Ion battery powered in stand alone mode
*Standard 5V power supply for charging and externally powered operations
*Basic manufacturing kit to support mass production
*Comprehensive PC Windows / Mac OS X application to handle the transcoding and downloading of user files to the PMP and PC
*PC application supports internet access to buy and download commercial content
*Integrated security module on Zplayer Ultra to handle playback of DRM-protected commercial content

Applications
*Record and playback of audio and video files from MPEG-4 or JPEG clips on built-in high quality LCD screen or to a TV
*Watch still images shot using a digital still camera (DSC) on your TV
*Playback audio MP3 files via headphones while traveling
*Portable video recorder using analog a/v inputs
*Easy conversion from all file formats playable by Windows Media Player into Zplayer Ultra supported formats

Description
Zoran's HDM-T1 is a silicon efficient, cost-effective intellectual property core for IC designs requiring the HDMI Transmit function (HDMI Tx). The HDM-T1 encodes high quality multichannel audio and high definition digital video formats (YcrCb or RGB) into the HMDI standard including High Definition Content Protection (HDCP) encryption.
HDM-T1 includes digital link, analog Phy and reference software to provide a complete solution for the HDMI Transmit function. HDM-T1 is proven in silicon; products using HDM-T1 have passed compliance testing by an Authorized Testing Center.

Features
*HDMI version 1.1 compliant
*HDCP version 1.1 compliant
*Supports EIA/CEA 861b video formats including 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and up to 1360 x 768
*Up to 8 channels uncompressed LPCM audio up to 192 kHz
*Pass through for compressed audio including Dolby Digital, MPEG-2, MP-3, etc.
*Support for up to nine downstream HDMI repeaters
*Color space conversion
*Audio mute
*Internal color bar & square wave generators
*Generic Host Bus Interface for core configuration and control
*Onboard debug and test support
*EDID parsing application software example
*System renewability application software example (revocation list)

Integrated Circuit Applications
*Digital TV
*Set-top box
*DVD player/recorder
*Digital Cameras
*A/V Receivers
*Any IC requiring the HDMI transmit function

HDMT1

Description
Zoran's CVE3 NTSC/PAL/SECAM Video Encoder is a siliconefficient, high-quality Intellectual Property Core for video IC designs requiring the TV output function. The CVE3 encodes YCrCb, 4:2:2 digital video into all NTSC, PAL, or SECAM TV standards. The CVE3 supports vertical blanking interval (VBI) encoding, including closed caption, teletext, WSS and CGMS-A encoding. CVE3 also includes support for Macrovision 7.1.L1, the copy protection scheme used in DVD players and set-top boxes. Six separate output busses for Y, Composite, Chroma, and RGB provide for flexibility in connection and multiplexing to DACs.
Proven in silicon and shipping in the millions, the CVE3 video encoder greatly reduces the risk and time involved when integrating the video encoding function into an IC. Zoran’s video encoder technology is incorporated into its own Vaddis DVD playback and COACH digital camera ICs.

Features
*Encodes 4:2:2 YCrCb into all variations of NTSC, PAL or SECAM TV standards
*Simultaneous output of composite video, S-video and component video supported
*Dual chroma paths for optimal output of both composite video and S-Video component video
*CCIR 601, 604 and 656 and SMTPE 253 standards supported
*Macrovision 7.1.L1 copy protection
*33-tap luma filter
*Programmable Notch Filter
*Outputs 10-bit data to DACs
*Vertical Blanking Interval (VBI) encoding support including closed caption, teletext, WSS & CGMS Encoding
*Fully synchronous design
*Process technology independent "softcore"

Integrated Circuit Applications
*PC video
*Digital camera processors
*PC graphics
*Set top box decoders
*Gaming systems
*Any system requiring TV output

Description
Zoran’s CVE2 NTSC/PAL video encoder core continues a line of highly efficient, cost effective solutions for the digital video market. The CVE2 core encodes YCrCb video into all NTSC and PAL standards with full programmable timing parameters. The carrier frequency and phase provides maximum flexibility. The core also includes support for Macrovision 7.1.L1, the copy protection used by DVD and set -top boxes.
This synthesizable intellectual property core accepts YCrCv video as specified by the CCIR-601 standard or full range YCrCb. All timing signals are generated within the core, synchronized to an external 27 MHz clock. In master mode the core provides Hblank and Vblank to the video source. In slave mode Hblank and Vblank are inputs. In slave mode the core can also be configured to accept multiplexed YCrCb as specified by the CCIR-656 standard.
The outputs are 6 separate busses for Y, Composite, Chroma, and RGB. This allows for flexibility in connection and multiplexing to DACs.

Core Features
*Encodes YCrCb into NTSC or PAL/SECAM
*Supports Macrovision 7.1.L1 copy protection
*Supports all variations of NTSC encoding
*Supports all variations of PAL encoding (I, B, G, D, N, M and combination N)
*RGB SCART output with (MV)
*Component YUV output with (MV)
*Controlled (smooth) edges on Sync and Burst
*Adheres to CCIR 601, 604 and 656 specs; also adheres to SMTPE 253 spec
*Programmable Notch Filter
*Upsampled design minimizes sinx/x distortion and complexity of external analog filter
*Nominal sample rate is 27 Msample/s
*Advanced Trick Play Features including Zoom, Smooth Scan
*Flexible input configuration: can be timing slave or master
*Outputs 10 bit data to DACs
*Generic register programming port
*Controlled entry and exit of active video line
*Fully programmable RGB setup and sync
*WSS & CGMS Data Line Encoding

Applications
*PC Video
*Digital camera process
*PC Graphic
*Any system requiring TV output

FEATURES
* Glueless interface to PCI bus (PCI spec. 2.1 compliant).
* Minimum interface to JPEG decoders (e.g. ZR36050 & ZR36016), MPEG1 decoders (e.g., ZR36110), video digitizers (e.g., SAA7110, SAA7111) and video encoders (e.g., SAA7188, MD207).
* Bi-directional DMA transfer of compressed data up to 11M bytes/sec.
* DMA transfer of video and overlay information.
* Support for fast still image compression and decompression.
* Smooth image down-scaler (up to 5-tap horizontal filter).
* On-chip pixel accurate masking.
* YUV-to-RGB converter with quantization noise reduction by error diffusion.
* Video output: 15- and 16-bit RGB pixel formats, as well as 24-bit (packed and unpacked), and YUV 4:2:2.
* Hardware support for non-contiguous JPEG code buffers.
* Graceful recovery from extreme bus latencies both on video and code transfers.
* Choice of emulated interlaced video display, or single field display, to eliminate motion artifacts.
* Hardware support for simple, cost effective frame grabbing.
* I2C bus master port.
* Plug & Play support.
* 208-pin PQFP package.
* Accompanying software includes Video For Windows (VFW) drivers for Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.

APPLICATIONS
* High quality video and audio capture/playback and editing boards for PCI systems.
* Multimedia/Graphics subsystems using a secondary PCI bus.
* PCI motherboards with multimedia capability.
* JPEG/MPEG1 solutions for PowerPC and Macintosh PCI systems.

ZR36057PQC

FEATURES
* Single Chip DVD Decoder Solution
* Multiple Standard Support: CVD, SuperVCD, VideoCD, DVCD
* DVD-Audio Support
* Integrated 54 MIPS Audio DSP
* Embedded NTSC/PAL Encoder w/ 10-bit Video DACs
* DTS™, Dolby Digital™, Pro Logic™, and MPEG 5.1 Audio Decoding
* Virtual Surround Sound, 3D Headphones, Music Modes
* Enhanced Karaoke
* Simultaneous 2 Channel, 6 Channel, and S/PDIF Audio Outputs
*  Image Enhancement Filtering: Progressive Interpolation, Sharpening, and Brightness Equalization
*  Advanced Trick Play Features including Zoom, Smooth Scan
*  Enhanced On-Screen-Display with 32 Colors and 8 Blending Levels
*  Functionally Compatible with Vaddis Family Decoders
*  176-pin TQFP Package
*  1.1 W Power Consumption in full operation
*  0.25 Micron Technology

DESCRIPTION
The ZR36730 Vaddis IV DVD decoder is targeted at fourth generation DVD and convergence products. With its high level of integration and flexibility, the ZR36730 is a versatile digital video
and audio processor. This new generation part builds upon Zoran’s success in the DVD market, incorporating enhanced audio and video functionality. Leading audio algorithms, such as HDCD, MP3, DTS, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic, and MPEG 5.1 decoding are supported in this single chip solution. In addition, the video feature set has been expanded to include image
quality enhancements and augmented On-Screen-Display (OSD) functionality. Through the StandardPlusTM design methodology, Zoran is building upon the standard to provide leading-edge capabilities for advanced DVD players and convergence devices, such as WebDVD players.

DVD Decoding
The ZR36730 handles all aspects of DVD decoding according to the specification. This single chip solution performs DVD authentication/decryption, demux and parsing, MPEG-2 or MPEG-1 video decode, sub-picture decode, highlight processing, and audio/video synchronization. The integrated OSD unit provides 32 colors and 8 blending levels which are necessary for sophisticated on-screen user interfaces. In addition, DVD-Audio is supported by the ZR36730’s integrated digital audio processor.

Highest Quality Audio
With its integrated 54 MIPS Audio Decode Processor (ADP unit), the ZR36730 is capable of supporting a host of advanced audio algorithms. Based on Zoran’s field proven audio DSP
technology, the ADP unit enables the development of a DVD system which meets the highest quality audio output standards, such as for Dolby certification. In addition, algorithms from our
SiliconSoftwareTM library are supported, including 3D Headphones and enhanced Karaoke. The embedded ADP unit is a 20-bit audio DSP enabling Vaddis solutions to deliver audiophile quality output.

Benefits Overview
 The Zoran® (ZR38601) is a high-performance, programmable digital audio sig-nal processor capable of real-time, single-chip decoding of Dolby Digital 5.1- channel and MPEG-2 digital surround algorithms. It is the fourth generation decoder made by Zoran, based on the proven ZR38600 architectures.
 
 The hardware block floating-point makes it optimum for Dolby Digital and complex digital audio signal processing applications. Due to its programmable high-performance and high level of integration, the ZR38601 is unusually flexible in meeting a wide range of system requirements
at the lowest possible system cost. At the low end, it can provide standard fixed decoding functions with only a DAC and an optical interface for the S/PDIF input, in addition to the oscillator crystal. At the high end, it can provide eight channels of output, analog input, long-delay memories, custom operating features, and the ability to be upgraded with downloaded
SiliconSoftware® product enhancements. Yet all of this flexibility comes without design complexity. Highly configurable standard functions with a simple command structure minimize software development, while a full set of development tools are available for the highly-custom product developer.

 The ZR38601 is suitable primarily for audio applications such as Audio/Visual home theater receivers, Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB), 3-D audio, six-channel speaker systems, and Karaoke processors; video applications like SDTV and HDTV stereo television receivers and digital cable, and satellite TV settop boxes; and multimedia PC applications such as DVD players.

General Description
 The Zoran ZR38601 is the latest digital audio processing member of the ZR38000 high-performance, programmable digital signal processor product line. It is especially configured with peripherals, I/O capability, and software for digital audio. Today, quality digital audio starts with a primary decoding function, adds appropriate data stream protocols, and interfaces with I/O configurations to match the application. The ZR38601 has these primary decode and protocol software functions yet has processing cycles left for additional product-distinguishing features. The ZR38601 also has the necessary flexibility in system I/O and hardware configuration.

 The ZR38601 is pin and instruction-set compatible with the earlier ZR38600, but with a higher 50-MIPS processing rate and larger internal program and data RAMs and ROM. These features provide new 96-kHz sample rate S/PDIF decoding, and increased processing cycles and memories for additional functions. New hardware features are a programmable timer, a Z2C
serial host interface, and more support for the 24-bit I/O data formats.

Functions
Dolby Digital and MPEG with variations are the primary decoding functions in use today. The ZR38601 has these and their associated test function with the required set-up, operation, and system functions to make them usable in an end-user product. In addition, an ever increasing number of SiliconSoftware functions can add special enhancing and differentiating features to products.

Key Features
Standard High Performance Functions in ROM
- Dolby Digital, 5.1-channel and 2-channel decoding up to 640 Kbits per second
- Dolby Pro Logic encoding and decoding
- MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 two channel decoding with MPEG-2
- PES stream parsing, PTS decoding and SCR handling
Downloadable SiliconSoftware Functions
- Aureal A3D, Dolby Virtual Surround, Harman VMAx
- QSound QSurround, Spatializer N-2-2, Home THX
- SRS TruSurround, music modes
- Bass Management and multi-channel downmix
Flexible Input/Output
- Serial and/or parallel data stream I/O
- Serial SPI, serial Z2C or 8-bit parallel host interface
- 3 serial input data ports and 4 serial data output ports
- Formatted S/PDIF receiver with up to 96 kHz sample rate
- Sample rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz or 96 kHz
- Formatted S/PDIF Dolby Digital and MPEG transmitter output

 The PM-36 is a fixed-function Codec device that delivers high speed JPEG compression/decompression of color and grayscale image data. An ISO standard for lossy image compression, JPEG can reduce the size of image data without a noticeable difference in image quality.
 This improves system performance of peripheral-based applications by reducing bandwidth and storage requirements. The PM-36 is ideal for high resolution imaging applications such as copiers, scanners, printers and multifunction peripherals, particularly in networked environments.

Benefits
• High Performance–JPEG Imaging Codec–Delivers sustained data rates of up to 110 MB per second
• Efficient Coding–four loadable Q-Tables and two loadable Huffman table pairs
• Highly Integrated–Internal Phase-Locked Loop (PLL)
• 3.3 Volt supply–5 Volt Tolerant I/O
• Standard Compliant–ISO IS 10918-1/10918-2 Benefits

Key Features
• Conforms to ISO IS 10918-1/10918-2 JPEG baseline for grayscale and color
• 80 MHz clock speed for sustained 80 MB/second throughput (Raster or Block mode operations)
• 110 MHz clock speed for sustained 110 MB/second throughput (Block mode operations only)
• 3.3 Volt power supply
• Four selectable quantization tables
• Two pairs of loadable Huffman tables
• Programmable code rate control
• Programmable code size control (single pass)
• Raster and block data formats
• Internal 256-byte buffers on input and output ports
• I/O modes supporting transfer rates up to 40 MHz (280 MB/per second)
• Internal Phase-Locked Loop (PLL)
• Horizontal 2:1 subsampling and upsampling support for 4:2:2 formats using 2 or 3 point filters (Raster mode operations only)


Description
- High Throughput
The PM-36 can sustain data rates of 80 or 110 MB per second to support real time operations. In addition, it implements two advanced features that maximize throughput and system performance:
• Programmable code rate control–This optional mode limits the encoded output data bandwidth to a predefined rate by dynamically reducing the quantization accuracy on a block-byblock basis, as required. This assures maximum throughput in high-speed peripherals.
• Programmable code size control–This mode allows definition of an upper limit for the size of the encoded output file so that it does not exceed a fixed memory buffer size. This is achieved in a single pass of the data, with no degradation in performance.

- Efficient Coding
The PM-36 features several advanced JPEG coding techniques for improved efficiency. Four loadable Q-tables are available for dynamic quantization control on a block-by-block basis. In addition, The PM-36 contains two loadable Huffman table pairs, which improves coding efficiency by allowing the system to use different encoding factors with out reprogramming the device.
- Highly Integrated
The PM-36 features an internal Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) that enables the chip to generate its main internal clock frequency from a lower-frequency signal. This reduces emissions and simplifies board design, particularly in systems using low-power CPUs and no external SRAM.
- PM-36 Capabilities
The PM-36 enables the following combinations of operations to be performed on the data stream during one pass through the device: Raster format image data: Converted to Block mode, subsampled 2:1, and JPEG encoded Block format image data: JPEG encoded JPEG-encoded data: JPEG decoded to raw format, upsampled 2:1, and output in Block or Raster format

- Design Considerations
The PM-36 can be easily integrated into a variety of systems. Design features include:
A simple peripheral interface for use with any standard processor Programmable control port bus width (16 or 32 bits) Flexible input and output ports, which simplify system design Input and output ports can be sized at 8, 16, 24, or 32 bits wide and contain bit, byte and word order controls to match any processor bus requirements 256-byte buffer on both input and output ports can minimize or even eliminate external buffering requirements High speed I/O modes, synchronous FIFO and Burst DMA modes The PM-36 requires little in the way of external support chips. A minimal system requires only a frequency source. An external SRAM array (up to 4 MB) may be added to enable raster format data streams. The external SRAM is used to store input or output lines for raster-to-block or block-to-raster conversion operations

* PM-36 Specifications
   Formats Supported
- Grayscale pixels in Raster or Block format (8 bits per pixel)
- Color pixels in Raster or Block format (8 bits per component)
- JPEG-encoded data
- Electrical Specification
- 3.3 Volt power supply
- 5 Volt tolerant I/O (TTL-compatible I/O)
 - Designed and fabricated in 0.35 micron standard cell technology
- Available industry-standard 208 PQFP package with 0.5 mm lead spacing
- Also available in lead-free “green” packaging