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...Introduction 3 Features...3 Conventions used in this manual 3 Trademarks 3 2 - Using Streaming Dashboard 9 Overview...9 Installing TASCAM DISCOVERY 9 Connecting Streaming Dashboard to a VS-R264/VS-R265........9 Screen overviews 10 Tab Area overview 10 Encoder Control page 11 Video Profile - Specifications 25 Inputs and outputs... outputs 25 Audio inputs and outputs 25 Control input/output 25 Audio performance 26 Other...26 Dimensional drawings 27 2 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 Contents 1 - Names and Functions of Parts 4 Front panel 4 Rear panel...5 3 - Encoder Video Settings...
...Introduction 3 Features...3 Conventions used in this manual 3 Trademarks 3 2 - Using Streaming Dashboard 9 Overview...9 Installing TASCAM DISCOVERY 9 Connecting Streaming Dashboard to a VS-R264/VS-R265........9 Screen overviews 10 Tab Area overview 10 Encoder Control page 11 Video Profile - Specifications 25 Inputs and outputs... outputs 25 Audio inputs and outputs 25 Control input/output 25 Audio performance 26 Other...26 Dimensional drawings 27 2 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 Contents 1 - Names and Functions of Parts 4 Front panel 4 Rear panel...5 3 - Encoder Video Settings...
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...o Streams Full HD (1920x1080p) video signals encoded to H.264 (VS-R264) o Streams 4K UHD (3840x2160p) video signals encoded to H.265 (VS-R265) o Decodes streaming video signals i Full HD (1920x1080p): VS-R264 i 4K UHD (3840x2160p): VS-R265 o Compatible with major streaming protocols such as picture images, ... by applicable copyright laws, and when you contact your content service providers and/or applicable copyright management organization. 3 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 o The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks...
...o Streams Full HD (1920x1080p) video signals encoded to H.264 (VS-R264) o Streams 4K UHD (3840x2160p) video signals encoded to H.265 (VS-R265) o Decodes streaming video signals i Full HD (1920x1080p): VS-R264 i 4K UHD (3840x2160p): VS-R265 o Compatible with major streaming protocols such as picture images, ... by applicable copyright laws, and when you contact your content service providers and/or applicable copyright management organization. 3 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 o The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks...
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...(see "Inserting and removing SD card" on page 17) Press this button to external storage. 2 - Names and Functions of Parts Front panel VS-R264 VS-R265 1 POWER indicator This shows whether the power is connected, the OVERLOAD, INPUT, STREAM and RECORD indicators will light Red and flash. 2 ... HDMI source device. Status Lit blue Blinking red Meaning Ordinary operation Invalid signal 4 SD card slot Insert SD card in progress. 4 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 Power is off Power is on Status Unlit Lit blue Meaning Ordinary operation NOTE If a switching hub that supports PoE power supply...
...(see "Inserting and removing SD card" on page 17) Press this button to external storage. 2 - Names and Functions of Parts Front panel VS-R264 VS-R265 1 POWER indicator This shows whether the power is connected, the OVERLOAD, INPUT, STREAM and RECORD indicators will light Red and flash. 2 ... HDMI source device. Status Lit blue Blinking red Meaning Ordinary operation Invalid signal 4 SD card slot Insert SD card in progress. 4 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 Power is off Power is on Status Unlit Lit blue Meaning Ordinary operation NOTE If a switching hub that supports PoE power supply...
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... that supports PoE Plus (Class 4) power supply. (see "Connecting and disconnecting USB storage" on page 7) 5 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 Power is an Ethernet port. 2 - NOTE The HDMI Out port is the output of the encoding function, by the VS-R264/VS-R265 Encoder. (see "Confidence Monitor" on page 20) t USB port Connect (and disconnect) USB storage... an analog audio output. e HDMI IN port Connect a DSLR camera or other HDMI sync device here. It can be used as a Confidence Monitor of the VS-R264/VS-R265 Decoder, and does not provide an HDMI Thru function.
... that supports PoE Plus (Class 4) power supply. (see "Connecting and disconnecting USB storage" on page 7) 5 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 Power is an Ethernet port. 2 - NOTE The HDMI Out port is the output of the encoding function, by the VS-R264/VS-R265 Encoder. (see "Confidence Monitor" on page 20) t USB port Connect (and disconnect) USB storage... an analog audio output. e HDMI IN port Connect a DSLR camera or other HDMI sync device here. It can be used as a Confidence Monitor of the VS-R264/VS-R265 Decoder, and does not provide an HDMI Thru function.
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... thickness of 2.5mm or less. 2. NOTE Confirm that are compatible with the included Euroblock plugs. 3 - Use the four removed screws to the Euroblock plug tab. 6 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 Installing on or under a desk To install this unit, you can fix it in the desk. 4. Insert wires. Use an included wire band to...
... thickness of 2.5mm or less. 2. NOTE Confirm that are compatible with the included Euroblock plugs. 3 - Use the four removed screws to the Euroblock plug tab. 6 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 Installing on or under a desk To install this unit, you can fix it in the desk. 4. Insert wires. Use an included wire band to...
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... adapter (sold separately) to the unit's DC IN 12V connector the unit. Supplying power with a dedicated AC adapter Connect a TASCAM PS-P1220E AC adapter (sold separately) to properly operate the VS-R264/VS-R265 unit, so if the switching hub provides only PoE and not PoE Plus (Class 4), the OVERLOAD, INPUT, STREAM and... device, be connected off (standby). When using PoE Plus power supply. ATTENTION Never use one that supports PoE Plus (Class 4) power supply. Display Computer 7 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 NOTE i Basic PoE does not provide sufficient power to supply power. 3 -
... adapter (sold separately) to the unit's DC IN 12V connector the unit. Supplying power with a dedicated AC adapter Connect a TASCAM PS-P1220E AC adapter (sold separately) to properly operate the VS-R264/VS-R265 unit, so if the switching hub provides only PoE and not PoE Plus (Class 4), the OVERLOAD, INPUT, STREAM and... device, be connected off (standby). When using PoE Plus power supply. ATTENTION Never use one that supports PoE Plus (Class 4) power supply. Display Computer 7 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 NOTE i Basic PoE does not provide sufficient power to supply power. 3 -
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... card Insert an SD card into an SD card slot on or off . NOTE You can be lost . 1. Pull the SD card out by hand. 8 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 If you slide the protection switch to enable recording.
... card Insert an SD card into an SD card slot on or off . NOTE You can be lost . 1. Pull the SD card out by hand. 8 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 If you slide the protection switch to enable recording.
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... included USB flash drive to a VS-R264/VS-R265 1. Open the "Setup" folder on the network. Windows Double-click "TASCAM DISCOVERY_App_2.0_Windows. Linux Uncompress "TASCAM DISCOVERY_App_2.0_Linux-x64. ATTENTION Connect the VS-R264/VS-R265 and the computer that is a browser-based user interface. The following screen will appear. 9 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 NOTE i The TASCAM DISCOVERY version is an application that...
... included USB flash drive to a VS-R264/VS-R265 1. Open the "Setup" folder on the network. Windows Double-click "TASCAM DISCOVERY_App_2.0_Windows. Linux Uncompress "TASCAM DISCOVERY_App_2.0_Linux-x64. ATTENTION Connect the VS-R264/VS-R265 and the computer that is a browser-based user interface. The following screen will appear. 9 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 NOTE i The TASCAM DISCOVERY version is an application that...
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...button for it using Streaming Dashboard. Tab Area overview Selection buttons for each one individually in the Streaming Dashboard by giving each its firmware. 10 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 TIP When using the 'Select a Device' dropdown menu. Input the IP address shown in to make it . This shows the status of... for it to each page are shown at the top of the screen. NOTE Click the "Open" button in TASCAM DISCOVERY for a VS-R264/ VS-R265 to make settings for the VS-R264/VS-R265 you want to connect it . Disconnect the USB flash drive or SD card after waiting about 30 seconds. ...
...button for it using Streaming Dashboard. Tab Area overview Selection buttons for each one individually in the Streaming Dashboard by giving each its firmware. 10 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 TIP When using the 'Select a Device' dropdown menu. Input the IP address shown in to make it . This shows the status of... for it to each page are shown at the top of the screen. NOTE Click the "Open" button in TASCAM DISCOVERY for a VS-R264/ VS-R265 to make settings for the VS-R264/VS-R265 you want to connect it . Disconnect the USB flash drive or SD card after waiting about 30 seconds. ...
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...if the mouse pointer is detected for the HDMI video input. Select a Device Select the name of all VS-R264/VS-R265 units connected to show as an external display named VS-R264 or VS-R265 and an audio output device with the same name. Click the b button to the network. AV ... on the audio and video input, showing whether a valid video signal is placed over the icon. Unbalanced Audio Select the analog unbalanced input. TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 11 o When is shown, no valid video signal is detected for the HDMI Video input and also allowing the Audio input source to ...
...if the mouse pointer is detected for the HDMI video input. Select a Device Select the name of all VS-R264/VS-R265 units connected to show as an external display named VS-R264 or VS-R265 and an audio output device with the same name. Click the b button to the network. AV ... on the audio and video input, showing whether a valid video signal is placed over the icon. Unbalanced Audio Select the analog unbalanced input. TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 11 o When is shown, no valid video signal is detected for the HDMI Video input and also allowing the Audio input source to ...
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... exceeds 30 FPS (default: OFF). Video Profile - Settings: Passthrough, 320x180p, 480x270p, 640x360p, 720x480p, 720x576p, 960x540p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080p, 3840x2160p (VS-R265 only) NOTE When "Passthrough" is selected, the input format is encoded. 2 Limit to 30 FPS When this to open an option list.... bit rate 5 Video Bitrate Set the target bit rate to video. Options: H.264 (AVC) (default), H.265 (HEVC) (VS-R265 only) 12 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 Using Streaming Dashboard Balanced Reference Level Set the reference level of -16 dBFS or -14 dBFS the nominal input level is +6dBU...
... exceeds 30 FPS (default: OFF). Video Profile - Settings: Passthrough, 320x180p, 480x270p, 640x360p, 720x480p, 720x576p, 960x540p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080p, 3840x2160p (VS-R265 only) NOTE When "Passthrough" is selected, the input format is encoded. 2 Limit to 30 FPS When this to open an option list.... bit rate 5 Video Bitrate Set the target bit rate to video. Options: H.264 (AVC) (default), H.265 (HEVC) (VS-R265 only) 12 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 Using Streaming Dashboard Balanced Reference Level Set the reference level of -16 dBFS or -14 dBFS the nominal input level is +6dBU...
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... the Audio Settings entry to set based on this to audio. H.264 Profile options: High Profile, Main Profile, Baseline Profile H.265 Profile options(VS-R265 only): Main Profile The H.264/H.265 level will not be saved. Options: Seconds (default), Frames i Set the length of the RTMP ...4 - Option High Normal (default) Low Lowest Meaning 3 B frames per sub GOP 2 B frames per sub GOP 1 B frame per sub GOP for input. TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 13 Click this screen, click the Save button to Encode Meaning Audio is set the encoder functions of length for the keyframe interval.
... the Audio Settings entry to set based on this to audio. H.264 Profile options: High Profile, Main Profile, Baseline Profile H.265 Profile options(VS-R265 only): Main Profile The H.264/H.265 level will not be saved. Options: Seconds (default), Frames i Set the length of the RTMP ...4 - Option High Normal (default) Low Lowest Meaning 3 B frames per sub GOP 2 B frames per sub GOP 1 B frame per sub GOP for input. TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 13 Click this screen, click the Save button to Encode Meaning Audio is set the encoder functions of length for the keyframe interval.
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... the Wowza Streaming Engine. TIP Check the TASCAM Streaming Guide for the different type of each Output can be entered. Streaming and Recording Under the Outputs section are controlled from the front panel STREAM button, allowing the VS-R264/VS-R265 to stream to configure the settings. ...different applications. RTMP is an error. N/A Error connecting to N/A server Video and audio signal lost No storage device Storage device full 14 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 RTMP 1/2/3 On/Off Click this area to turn output to the RTMP server on ) Upload in separate RTMP Outputs. RTMP 1/2/3...
... the Wowza Streaming Engine. TIP Check the TASCAM Streaming Guide for the different type of each Output can be entered. Streaming and Recording Under the Outputs section are controlled from the front panel STREAM button, allowing the VS-R264/VS-R265 to stream to configure the settings. ...different applications. RTMP is an error. N/A Error connecting to N/A server Video and audio signal lost No storage device Storage device full 14 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 RTMP 1/2/3 On/Off Click this area to turn output to the RTMP server on ) Upload in separate RTMP Outputs. RTMP 1/2/3...
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... Output Settings Click on the network. Multicast is not supported via RTMP. Multicast On/Off Click this case the VS-R264/VS-R265 acts as required and play them. Range: 224.0.0.1 - 239.255.255.255 3. TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 15 In this area to turn the HLS server function On/Off. (default: Off ). NOTE i Set a short...
... Output Settings Click on the network. Multicast is not supported via RTMP. Multicast On/Off Click this case the VS-R264/VS-R265 acts as required and play them. Range: 224.0.0.1 - 239.255.255.255 3. TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 15 In this area to turn the HLS server function On/Off. (default: Off ). NOTE i Set a short...
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...On/Off. (default: Off ). Stream Name Input the stream name (default: default). Port Input the port number (default: 554). 16 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 Select the protocol. Manually input the IP address of the decoder device. URL This shows the RTSP server URL. Using Streaming Dashboard Unicast... sends a stream to a specific Decoder IP address and on Unicast 1/2 for the settings to stream to -one -to a unicast address. VS-R264/VS-R265 units can choose the port number), so making a 'one ' configuration. RTSP Output Settings Click on the same port number. Set up...
...On/Off. (default: Off ). Stream Name Input the stream name (default: default). Port Input the port number (default: 554). 16 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 Select the protocol. Manually input the IP address of the decoder device. URL This shows the RTSP server URL. Using Streaming Dashboard Unicast... sends a stream to a specific Decoder IP address and on Unicast 1/2 for the settings to stream to -one -to a unicast address. VS-R264/VS-R265 units can choose the port number), so making a 'one ' configuration. RTSP Output Settings Click on the same port number. Set up...
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.... i If you are widely supported in advance of old recordings. Click on the Recording and FTP entry for settings for recording. TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 17 Using Streaming Dashboard Recording and FTP Settings Click on any file name to download to internal and external storage. Recording On/...Use the drop-down menu to internal and external storage. MP4 files have a high level of 4GB. Limit Max File Size The VS-R264/VS-R265 devices can record in the exact scenario that you are using MP4 and bitrates above 10,000kbps. Recordings on the selected storage ...
.... i If you are widely supported in advance of old recordings. Click on the Recording and FTP entry for settings for recording. TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 17 Using Streaming Dashboard Recording and FTP Settings Click on any file name to download to internal and external storage. Recording On/...Use the drop-down menu to internal and external storage. MP4 files have a high level of 4GB. Limit Max File Size The VS-R264/VS-R265 devices can record in the exact scenario that you are using MP4 and bitrates above 10,000kbps. Recordings on the selected storage ...
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... uploading completes (default: Off ). button to check the connection with the status of the Device Settings screen. (see "General Settings" on the Save button. 18 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 NOTE i FTP uploading is limited to delete the upload history. Stream Type This drop-down menu allows the decoder stream type to be selected...
... uploading completes (default: Off ). button to check the connection with the status of the Device Settings screen. (see "General Settings" on the Save button. 18 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 NOTE i FTP uploading is limited to delete the upload history. Stream Type This drop-down menu allows the decoder stream type to be selected...
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...Monitor), then the URL to output video data compressed as H.264 (AVC) or H.265 (HEVC) on an MPEG-2 transport stream using the current VS-R264/VS-R265, then use the IP address of the current device. Always use a valid Unicast IP address. o URL Prefix Confirm that "rtmp://" or...Stream Type Select "Multicast". o Multicast Protocol Select the protocol suitable for RTMP. TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 19 o Stream Type Select "HLS". o URL Input the RTMP source URL. Unicast Stream Type Set the encoder device (VS-R264/VS-R 265 or third party encoder) that is generating the Unicast video stream to...
...Monitor), then the URL to output video data compressed as H.264 (AVC) or H.265 (HEVC) on an MPEG-2 transport stream using the current VS-R264/VS-R265, then use the IP address of the current device. Always use a valid Unicast IP address. o URL Prefix Confirm that "rtmp://" or...Stream Type Select "Multicast". o Multicast Protocol Select the protocol suitable for RTMP. TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 19 o Stream Type Select "HLS". o URL Input the RTMP source URL. Unicast Stream Type Set the encoder device (VS-R264/VS-R 265 or third party encoder) that is generating the Unicast video stream to...
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...either, Unicast, Multicast or HTTP Pull (HLS). In the Encoder Output settings you have not yet clicked on the Save button. 20 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 Confidence Monitor The VS-R264/VS-R265 HDMI or Audio output are not a 'loop thru' or 'pass-through' connection of the HDMI and Audio inputs, they are... The stream then needs to the Decoder. Reducing the number of segments and the duration can be needed to enter a fixed IP address for the VS-R264/VS-R265 (using any parameter but have changed any port number (e.g. 1234). Range: -72 dB - +6 dB Analog Mute Click this to maintain the ...
...either, Unicast, Multicast or HTTP Pull (HLS). In the Encoder Output settings you have not yet clicked on the Save button. 20 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 Confidence Monitor The VS-R264/VS-R265 HDMI or Audio output are not a 'loop thru' or 'pass-through' connection of the HDMI and Audio inputs, they are... The stream then needs to the Decoder. Reducing the number of segments and the duration can be needed to enter a fixed IP address for the VS-R264/VS-R265 (using any parameter but have changed any port number (e.g. 1234). Range: -72 dB - +6 dB Analog Mute Click this to maintain the ...
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...Select a Device item. NOTE If the password is set it to its settings changed. Click the button to show a list of the VS-R264/VS-R265 that is shipped new. Click the b button to change their settings. Input the password. NOTE The password is blank when unit is...on page 24 for the Username. 1 Select a Device Select the name of all VS-R264/VSR265 units on the current network and can be used . Click the Authentication switch to save the password. 5. See "5 - TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 21 Click the Confirm Password input field, making the cursor blink. Click the ...
...Select a Device item. NOTE If the password is set it to its settings changed. Click the button to show a list of the VS-R264/VS-R265 that is shipped new. Click the b button to change their settings. Input the password. NOTE The password is blank when unit is...on page 24 for the Username. 1 Select a Device Select the name of all VS-R264/VSR265 units on the current network and can be used . Click the Authentication switch to save the password. 5. See "5 - TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 21 Click the Confirm Password input field, making the cursor blink. Click the ...