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VS-R264
VIDEO STREAMER/RECORDER
VS-R265
4K/UHD VIDEO STREAMER/RECORDER
VCDOC0035B
REFERENCE MANUAL
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Contents
Features .......................................................................................................3
Conventions used in this manual.......................................................3
Trademarks .................................................................................................3
2 - Names and Functions of Parts ........................................... 4
Front panel .................................................................................................4
Rear panel ...................................................................................................5
3 - Preparation ......................................................................... 6
Installing the attachment brackets ...................................................6
Installing on or under a desk ............................................................... 6
Connecting Euroblock plugs ...............................................................6
Connecting other equipment .............................................................7
Connecting the power ...........................................................................7
Inserting and removing SD card ........................................................8
Inserting SD card ................................................................................. 8
Removing SD card...............................................................................8
SD card write protection...................................................................8
Connecting and disconnecting USB storage .................................8
Connecting USB storage ...................................................................8
Disconnecting USB storage .............................................................8
4 - 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
Encoder Audio Settings screen settings .................................. 12
Encoder Settings screen settings ............................................... 12
Output Settings screen settings ................................................. 14
Decoder Control page ......................................................................... 17
Decoder Audio Settings screen settings.................................. 18
Decoder Stream Settings screen settings ............................... 18
Decoder stream settings ............................................................... 19
Device Settings screen ........................................................................ 20
General page...................................................................................... 20
Security page ..................................................................................... 20
Network page .................................................................................... 21
NTP page ............................................................................................. 21
Advanced page...................................................................................... 22
5 - Hardware Reset Function ................................................. 23
6 - Specifications .................................................................... 24
Inputs and outputs ............................................................................... 24
Video inputs and outputs ............................................................. 24
Audio inputs and outputs ............................................................. 24
Control input/output ...................................................................... 24
Audio performance ......................................................................... 25
Other ......................................................................................................... 25
Dimensional drawings ........................................................................ 26
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1 - Introduction

Features

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 RTMP,
RTSP and HLS
o Unicast and multicast streaming support
o Equipped with balanced analog Euroblock connectors for
audio I/O
o Reference level switching function and output level
configuration function installed
o Recorder function installed
o Records video data directly to SD cards
o External video storage via USB 3.0
o Uploads recorded files on SD cards or external storages up to
FTP servers
o Web browser based remote control to configure unit settings
o Supports Gigabit Ethernet
o Supports PoE Plus (Power over Ethernet Plus) Power supply
also can be done by the optional AC adapter(TASCAM PS­P1220E: sold separately)
o Compact half-rack size. Included surface rack mountable
angles allow installation on different usage scenes and environments.
Note about computer operation
If you are unsure about anything related to the basic operation of a computer when it is mentioned in an explanation in this manual, please refer to the computer operation manual.
To use this unit with a computer, dedicated software must be installed on the computer.
For details about software installation, see “Installing TASCAM DISCOVERY” on page 9.

Conventions used in this manual

The following conventions are used in this manual.
o SD/SDHC memory cards are called “SD cards”.
o “USB flash drives” are sometimes called "USB drives".
o The device that is currently selected is called the “current
device”.
o As necessary, additional information is provided under TIP,
NOTE and CAUTION headings.
TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and describe special cases.
ATTENTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to equipment or lost data, for example.
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CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury.

Trademarks

o TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.
o The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia
Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in United States and other countries.
o The SDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
o Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
o Apple, Mac, macOS, iPad, Lightning, App Store and iTunes are
trademarks of Apple Inc.
o Google Chrome are trademarks of Google Inc.
o Other company names, product names and logos in this
document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Information is given about products in this manual only for the purpose of example and does not indicate any guarantees against infringements of third-party intellectual property rights and other rights related to them. TEAC Corporation will bear no responsibility for infringements on third-party intellectual property rights or their occurrence because of the use of these products.
With the exception of personal enjoyment and similar uses, copyrighted materials belonging to third parties cannot be used without permission from the rights holders in accordance with copyright law. Please use the equipment appropriately.
TEAC Corporation will bear no responsibility for rights infringements committed by users of this product.
Creative works as picture images, movies, music and others are to be protected by applicable copyright laws, and when you intend to use those works in recording, reproducing, broadcasting or other means for the purpose of commercial use, you are required to obtain the license by copyright owners therefor.
The license terms might be different in each occasion and the copyright owner. Please be advised that you contact your content service providers and/or applicable copyright management organization.
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2 - Names and Functions of Parts

Front panel

VS-R264 VS-R265
1 POWER indicator
This shows whether the power is on or off.
Status Meaning
Power is off Unlit
Power is on Lit blue Ordinary operation
NOTE
If a switching hub that supports PoE power supply rather than PoE Plus is connected, the OVERLOAD, INPUT, STREAM and RECORD indicators will light.
2 OVERLOAD indicator
These light when signals reach 3 dB below the maximum input level.
3 INPUT indicator
This shows the status of signal input from an HDMI source device.
Status Meaning
Lit blue Ordinary operation
Blinking red Invalid signal
4 SD card slot
Insert SD card in this slot. (see “Inserting and removing SD card” on page 8)
5 STREAM button and indicator
Press this button to turn RTMP streaming on and off. (see “RTMP page” on page 14)
This indicator shows the streaming status of this unit.
6 RECORD button and indicator
Press this button to start recording to external storage if it is available. (see “File recording page” on page 16)
Press this button during recording to stop recording. This indicator shows the status of recording to external
storage.
Status Meaning
Unlit Recording is stopped.
The recording medium is full or
Blinking red
Lit red Recording is in progress.
unavailable. Or, there is no input from an HDMI
source device.
Status Meaning
Unlit
Blinking red
Lit blue Streaming is occurring normally.
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The encoding/decoding functions are disabled (off).
The encoding/decoding functions are enabled, but they have no streaming data.
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Rear panel

7 ANALOG BALANCED IN L/R connectors
These are balanced Euroblock analog audio input connectors. (HOT, COLD, GND from the left)
8 ANALOG BALANCED OUT L/R connectors
These are balanced Euroblock analog audio output connectors.
(HOT, COLD, GND from the left)
9 ANALOG UNBALANCED IN connector
This stereo mini jack is an analog audio input.
0 ANALOG UNBALANCED OUT connector
This stereo mini jack is an analog audio output.
q Link status/activity indicator
Orange indicates that a gigabit Ethernet link has been established.
w Gigabit link status indicator
Green indicates that a link is established between the devices. Blinking indicates that signals are being transmitted between
the devices.
e HDMI IN port
Connect a DSLR camera or other HDMI source device here.
r HDMI OUT port
Connect an HDMI monitor or other HDMI sync device here.
t USB port
Connect (and disconnect) USB storage here. (see “Connecting and disconnecting USB storage” on page 8)
y ETHERNET/PoE+ connector
This is an Ethernet port. Use this to connect to a network, transfer data and control the
unit externally. Power is received through this connection when connected
to a switching hub that supports PoE Plus power supply. (see “Connecting the power” on page 7)
u DC IN 12V connector
Connect a PS-P1220E AC adapter (sold separately) here when connected to a switching hub that does not support PoE Plus power supply.
i Cord holder
When using a PS-P1220E AC adapter (sold separately), hook its cord here to prevent accidental disconnection.
2 - Names and Functions of Parts
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3 - Preparation

Installing the attachment brackets

By installing the included attachment brackets on this unit, you can fix it in place on top of or underneath a desk, for example.
1. Remove the four screws installed in the left and right sides of the enclosure.
2. Align the included attachment brackets with the enclosure.

Installing on or under a desk

To install this unit on or under a desk, use 4 commercially­available screws that are suitable for the material and thickness of the desk.
NOTE
The width of the attachment bracket openings is 7.1 mm. See the dimensional diagrams at the end of this manual for
details about the attachment brackets.
1. With the two attachment brackets already installed on the unit, align the unit with the desk as desired.
2. Make marks where the screw holes will be made in the desk.
3. Drill pilot holes for the screws in the desk.
4. Attach the unit to the desk with 4 screws.

Connecting Euroblock plugs

Flat-blade screwdriver
NOTE
When installing this unit on a desk, align the brackets as shown in the illustration below.
3. Use the four removed screws to install the attachment brackets on the unit.
2.5 mm or less
Terminal screw
Euroblock plug
Euroblock plug tab
1. Loosen the Euroblock plug terminal screws.
NOTE
Use a flat-blade screwdriver with a width of 2.5mm or less.
2. Insert wires.
NOTE
AWG16–AWG28 wires are compatible with the included Euroblock plugs. Using wires within the compatible range, trim about 7 mm of the protective sheaths from their ends.
3. Tighten the Euroblock plug terminal screws.
NOTE
Confirm that the wires cannot be pulled out.
4. Use an included wire band to attach the wires to the Euroblock plug tab.
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Connecting other equipment

This is an example of VS-R264/VS-R265 connections.
Precautions before making connections
o Carefully read the operation manuals of the devices to be
connected and then connect them correctly.
o Before making connections, turn this unit and all equipment
to be connected off (standby).
o Install all connected devices, including this unit, so that they
are powered from the same line. When using a power strip or similar device, be sure to use one that has high current capacity (thick cable) in order to minimize fluctuations in power voltage.
Mixer
Switching hub that supports PoE Plus power supply

Connecting the power

Connect a switching hub that supports PoE Plus power supply or use a dedicated PS-P1220E AC adapter (sold separately) to power this unit.
Supplying power with PoE Plus
Using a category 5E or higher LAN cable, connect the VS-R264/ VS-R265 to a switching hub that supports PoE Plus power supply.
ATTENTION
Do not connect the dedicated PS-P1220E AC adapter when using PoE Plus power supply.
NOTE
To connect to a switching hub that does not support PoE Plus power supply, use a dedicated PS-P1220E AC adapter (sold separately) to supply power.
Supplying power with a dedicated AC adapter
Connect a TASCAM PS-P1220E AC adapter (sold separately) to the unit’s DC IN 12V connector the unit.
ATTENTION
Never use any adapter other than the designated PS­P1220E AC adapter. Use of a different adapter could cause malfunction, fire or electric shock.
Video camera
Display
Computer
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Inserting and removing SD card

Inserting SD card

Insert an SD card into an SD card slot on the front of the unit to enable it to record.
NOTE
SD cards can be inserted whether or not the unit is on or off.
o Inserted SD card with the correct orientation.
o The label should be up and the connector should be inserted
toward the back.

SD card write protection

SD cards have write-protection switches that prevent writing new data to them.
If you slide the protection switch to the “LOCK” position, recording will not be possible. Unlock cards to enable recording.

Connecting and disconnecting USB storage

Connecting USB storage

Connect USB storage to the USB port on the back of the unit to enable recording.
NOTE
You can connect USB storage when the unit is on or off.

Removing SD card

After selecting the SD card on the Storage Device Management screen and pressing the button, remove the SD card. (see “Advanced page” on page 22)
ATTENTION
Never remove an SD card when data is being written. Doing so could cause data to be lost.
1. Press the SD card in gently to make it to come forward.
2. Pull the SD card out by hand.

Disconnecting USB storage

After selecting the USB storage device on the Storage Device Management screen and pressing the button, remove the USB storage device. (see “Advanced page” on page 22)
ATTENTION
Never disconnect USB storage when data is being written. Doing so could cause data to be lost.
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Overview

To control this unit, use the IP address assigned to it to log in with the user interface from a browser.
TASCAM DISCOVERY
TASCAM DISCOVERY is an application that detects VS-R264 and VS-R265 units on the network. It is available for Windows, Mac and Linux computers.
Streaming Dashboard
Streaming Dashboard is a browser-based user interface. This interface can control VS-R264 and VS-R265 units on the
network.
ATTENTION
Install Google Chrome in advance and set it as the default web browser.

Installing TASCAM DISCOVERY

Install the TASCAM DISCOVERY application that is on the included USB flash drive.
1. Connect the included USB flash drive to a computer.
2. Open the “Setup” folder on the USB flash drive.
3. Select the file for the operating system being used and
install TASCAM DISCOVERY. Windows
Double-click “TASCAM DISCOVERY_App_Windows.exe” to install it.
Mac
Double-click the “TASCAM DISCOVERY_App-os-x.dmg” file, and follow the instructions on the screen that appears to drag the icon and install it.
Linux
Uncompress “TASCAM DISCOVERY_App_Linux-x64.tar.gz” and follow the procedures in “READNME-linux” to install it.
3. The following screen will appear when TASCAM DISCOVERY is launched.
If multiple VS-R264/VS-R265 units are connected by LAN, they will all appear on the login screen.
NOTE
i The TASCAM DISCOVERY version is shown at the top left of
this screen.
i If the VS-R264/VS-R265 is off or it cannot be detected on the
network, the following screen will appear.

Connecting Streaming Dashboard to a VS-R264/VS-R265

1. Connect the VS-R264 /VS-R265 to a router with a LAN cable
through a switching hub that supports PoE Plus power supply.
2. Connect the computer that will control the VS-R264/VS­R265 to the network by Wi-Fi or with a wired connection.
ATTENTION
Connect the VS-R264/VS-R265 and the computer that will control it to the same router.
If connections are made through multiple hubs and routers, the app might not be able to detect devices on the network.
Even when the VS-R264/VS-R265 and the controlling computer are connected to the same hub or router, detection might not be possible depending on the model being used.
For further information, please contact your network administrator.
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4. Click the “Open” button for the VS-R264/VS-R265 you want
to connect. Select the VS-R264/VS-R265 that you want to set or check
and log in to it. When connection between the VS-R264/VS-R265 and
the controlling computer is confirmed, the Streaming Dashboard Encoder Control screen will open.
NOTE
Click the “Open” button in TASCAM DISCOVER for a VS-R264/ VS-R265 to make it the current device.
TIP
When using multiple VS-R264/VS-R265 units on the network, we recommend connecting to each one individually using Streaming Dashboard. Identifying VS-R264/VS-R265 units can be made easier by giving each its own name. (see “General page” on page 20)
If a unit cannot be found using TASCAM DISCOVERY
If a unit cannot be found when using TASCAM DISCOVERY, follow these procedures to connect it using Streaming Dashboard.
Turn the unit on and get the IP address and other network information for it.
1. Connect a USB flash drive or SD card.
2. Disconnect the USB flash drive or SD card after waiting
about 30 seconds. A “streaming_network_configurations.txt” file will be
created on the USB flash drive or SD card. This file includes the following information.
o IP address o Subnet mask o Gateway address o Domain name server (DNS)
3. Input the IP address shown in the text file into the web browser, and connect it to Streaming Dashboard.

Screen overviews

When connected to Streaming Dashboard, the Encoder Control screen will open.

Tab Area overview

Selection buttons for each page are shown at the top of the screen.
The locations of the buttons depend on the size of the window or tablet display.
1 Current device name
Shows the currently selected device.
2 IP address
This shows the IP address of the IP address item on the Network page of the Device Settings screen. (see “Network page” on page 21)
3 Page selection buttons
Click a page selection button to open that page. The selection button for the open page appears lit.
Button Meaning
Encoder Control
Decoder Control
Device Settings
Advanced
Use to set and manage encoder functions.
Used to set and manage decoder functions.
This shows the status of the connected VS-R264/VS-R265 and can be used to make settings for it.
Use to restart a connected VS-R264/ VS-R265 or update its firmware.
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Encoder Control page

All the encoder functions of VS-R264 and VS-R265 units on the current network can be controlled on the Encoder Control screen.
The name of the current device is shown in the first line of the table.
Every line shows the status of encoder functions and has buttons to change their settings.
1 Device Name
This shows the name set in the Name item on the General page of the Device Settings screen. (see “General page” on page 20)
2 Analog O verload
These light when input signals reach 3 dB below the maximum input level.
3 Input Resolution
This shows whether a valid video signal is detected for the selected video source.
i This column shows the resolution and frame rate when
a valid video signal is detected from the selected video source.
i When is shown, no valid video signal is currently being
detected.
A pop-up message will appear if the mouse pointer is placed over the icon.
4 Streaming
This shows whether the encoder is actively streaming. A pop-up message will appear if the mouse pointer is placed
over the icon.
Indicator appearance
Pop-up message Meaning
Streaming is active
Streaming
Not streaming All streaming is off.
RTMP connecting
Initializing
Error connecting to RTMP server
(RTMP, HLS, unicast, multicast or RTSP).
RTMP is connecting to a server.
The HLS server is initializing.
An error occurred during connection.
Confirm that the correct values have been input for the RTMP settings.
Indicator appearance
Pop-up message Meaning
The encoder is waiting for video signal input.
Waiting for input
Unable to encode
Confirm that the video source power is on and a video signal is being output.
The encoder has detected video signal input, but its format is not supported.
5 Recording
This shows whether the video signal is being recorded to the selected external storage.
A pop-up message will appear if the mouse pointer is placed over the icon.
Indicator appearance
Pop-up message Meaning
The signal is being
Recording
Not recording Recording is off.
Finishing FTP Uploads. 1 file(s) remaining…
Storage device unmounting
Waiting for input
Waiting for storage device
Storage device unmounted, please re-insert
Storage device full
Storage device is too slow. Try using a faster device or lowering the video bitrate
FTP login failure
FTP server storage full
recorded to the selected storage.
Recorded files are being uploaded.
The storage is being unmounted.
Wait until unmounting completes before disconnecting storage.
Input a valid HDMI source and start recording.
Connect storage and start recording.
The storage is not mounted.
Reconnect it.
The storage is full. Increase the available
open space on the storage.
Data transfer to the storage device is not fast enough. Switch to a faster storage device or reduce the video transfer rate.
The user name/ password provided for the FTP server is invalid.
The FTP server is full. Increase the available
open space on the server.
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6 Audio Settings
Click the button to open the encoder Audio Settings screen. (see “Encoder Audio Settings screen settings” on page
12)
7 Encoder Settings
Click the button to open the Encoder Settings screen. (see “Encoder Settings screen settings” on page 12)
8 Output Settings
Click the button to open the Output Settings screen. (see “Output Settings screen settings” on page 14)

Encoder Audio Settings screen settings

Make audio input settings on this screen.
Audio Input Type
Use this to select the appropriate video input type. Click this to open an option list.
Option Meaning
HDMI-Embedded Audio (default)
Balanced Audio
Unbalanced Audio
Balanced Reference Level
Set the reference level of the balanced input. Click this to open a setting value list.
Settings: -16 dBFS (default), -14 dBFS, -9 dBFS
After completing settings on this screen, click one of the buttons below to save the settings.
o Click the button to save the settings and close the
settings screen.
o Click the button to save the settings.
Select audio embedded in an HDMI signal.
Select the analog balanced input.
Select the analog unbalanced input.

Encoder Settings screen settings

Use this screen to set the encoder functions of the unit.
1 Video Input Resolution
This shows the resolution and frame rate of the video source connected to the HDMI IN connector.
The following resolutions can be input through the HDMI IN connector of the unit.
2160p30/p29.97/p25/p24/p23.98 (VS-R265 only) 1080p60/p59.94/p50/p30/p29.97/p25/p24/p23.98,
720p60/p59.94/p50, 576p50, 480p60, 480p59.94
2 Video Scaling
This sets the encoded scaling resolution. Click this to open a setting value list.
Settings: Passthrough, 320x180p, 480x270p, 640x360p,
720x480p, 720x576p, 960x540p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080p, 3840x2160p (VS-R265 only)
NOTE
When “Passthrough” is selected, the same resolution as input is output.
3 Limit to 30 FPS
When this switch is set to “ON”, the frame rate per second will be reduced by half when the input exceeds 30 FPS (default: OFF).
This enables limiting the streaming bit rate.
4 Encoding Mode
This set the video codec encoding mode. Click this to open an option list.
Option Meaning
Constant Bitrate Fixed bit rate
Variable Bitrate (default) Variable bit rate
NOTE
Click the button to close the settings screen without saving the settings.
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5 Keyframe Interval
i Seconds or frames can be used as the unit of length for the
keyframe interval. Click this to open an option list.
Options: Seconds (default), Frames
i Set the length of the keyframe interval.
To set this, click the 5 and b buttons that appear when the mouse is over the number or click the number and use a keyboard for input.
Range
Seconds: 0.25 - 16.5 (default: 1) in 0.25 intervals Frames: 3 - 1000
NOTE
i For recommended values, see the operation manual of the
RTMP destination.
i For low bit rate streaming, select a long interval.
6 Quality/Latency
Set the B frames per sub GOP for H.264. Click this to open an option list.
Option Meaning
High 3 B frames per sub GOP
Normal (default) 2 B frames per sub GOP
Low 1 B frame per sub GOP
Lowest No B frames
NOTE
B frames have no effect with HEVC.
7 Video Encoding
i This sets the encoded video mode.
Click this to open an option list.
Options: H.264 (AVC) (default),
H.265 (HEVC) (VS-R265 only)
i Set the target bit rate to use in encoding.
To set this, click the 5 and b buttons that appear when the mouse is over the number or click the number and use a keyboard for input.
Range: 500 - 30000 kbps (default: 10000) in 1 kbps
intervals
The following table shows recommended bit rates.
Recommended video bit rates for H.264 (AVC)
8 H.264 Profile/H.265 Profile
Use this to set the profile for the video mode set by the Video Encoding item.
Click this to open an option list.
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 be set automatically according to the selected profile.
H.264 level: 3, 3.1, 3.2, 4, 4.1, 5.1
H.265 level: 3.1, 4, 4.1, 5, 5.1
NOTE
The H.264/H.265 level is set based on the settings of the Video Scaling and Video Encoding items.
9 Audio Encoding
i Set the audio encoding type.
Option: MPEG-4 AAC-LC
i Set the audio encoding bit rate.
Options:
After completing settings on this screen, click one of the buttons below to save the settings.
o Click the button to save the settings and close the
settings screen.
o Click the button to save the settings.
NOTE
Click the button to close the settings screen without saving the settings.
64 kbps, 96 kbps, 128 kbps (default), 192 kbps, 256 kbps, 320 kbps, 384 kbps, 512 kbps
Encoded resolution
3840x2160 5000 14500
1920x1080 3000 8500
1280x720 2500 7000
Recommended video bit rates for H.265 (HEVC) (VS­R265 only)
Encoded resolution
3840x2160 3000 10000
1920x1080 2000 7000
1280x720 1500 5000
NOTE
When the Quality/Latency item is set to High, the same low­quality bit rate is possible.
Optimal bit rate (kbps)
Optimal bit rate (kbps)
Highest quality bit rate (kbps)
Highest quality bit rate (kbps)
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Output Settings screen settings

Select streaming data destinations and protocols, including RTP/ UDP unicast & multicast, RTSP, HLS and RTMP, on this screen.
NOTE
Multiple streaming destinations can be enabled at the same time. Streaming may be affected as the number of destinations increases, as more bandwidth on the network is required for each stream format. So you may need to reduce the number of options and use lower resolutions and bit rates if several streaming protocols are used.
After completing settings on this screen, click one of the buttons below to save the settings.
o Click the button to save the settings and close the
settings screen.
o Click the button to save the settings.
NOTE
Click the button to close the settings screen without saving the settings.
RTMP page
Make settings to stream to an RTMP server on this page.
2. Select the protocol to use.
Options: rtmp: // (default), rtmps: //
3. Input the RTMP server URL.
NOTE
i Confirm that the Video Encoding item on the Encoder
Settings page is set to “H.264 (AVC)”.
i The status icon to the right of the URL is updated when
connection succeeds or fails.
HLS page
Make settings to stream as an HLS server on this page.
RTMP Output
Click this area to turn output to the RTMP server on/off (default: Off ).
Follow these procedures to set the output to an RTMP server.
1. Click “Generic RTMP” to open an output destination list. Select the output destination.
Option Meaning
Generic RTMP (default)
Wowza Streaming Engine
Wowza Cloud
YouTube
DaCast
Stream output using a generic RTMP protocol.
Stream output using the Wowza Streaming Engine.
Stream output using Wowza Streaming Cloud.
Stream output using YouTube.
Stream output using DaCast.
HLS Server
Click this area to turn the HLS server function On/Off. (default: Off ).
URL
This shows the HLS server URL.
Numder of Segments
Set the number of segments (default: 10).
Segment Length
Set the segment length (default: 2 seconds).
NOTE
i Set a short segment length to make the waiting time shorter. i Set a higher number of segments to enable more stream
buffering for the client. This also controls the amount that stream viewers can seek.
i Set a segment length that can be equally divided by the
Keyframe Interval set on the Encoder Settings page.
NOTE
RTMP streaming can be turned on and off using the STREAM button on the front of the unit.
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Multicast page
Make settings to stream to a multicast address on this page.
Multicast Output
Click this area to turn output to the multicast address on/off (default: Off ).
Follow these procedures to set the output to a multicast address.
1. Select the protocol. Select “rtp://” to increase reliability or “udp://” to decrease
waiting time.
NOTE
Each encoder must be set with a unique valid combination of multicast address and port number.
2. Input the multicast address.
Range: 224.0.0.1 - 239.255.255.255
3. Input the port number to set the network port for transmitting the multicast stream.
Range: 1024 - 49150
4. Set the T TL (Time to Live) . The recommended TTL value is “5”.
Unicast 1/2 pages
Make settings to stream to a unicast address on this page. In addition to streaming to a multicast address, this unit can
simultaneously stream to two unicast addresses. Settings can be made separately for each unicast address.
Unicast Output 1/2
Click this area to turn output to the unicast address on/off (default: Off ).
NOTE
When streaming between two VS-R264/VS-R265 units, make streaming settings on the Decoder Stream Settings screen. (see “Decoder Stream Settings screen settings” on page 18)
Set this when outputting to a third-party decoder device.
Follow these procedures to set the output to a unicast address.
1. Select the protocol. Select “rtp://” to increase reliability or “udp://” to decrease
waiting time.
2. Manually input the IP address of the third-party decoder device. (see “If a unit cannot be found using TASCAM DISCOVERY” on page 10)
3. Manually input the port number of the third-party decoder device. Set up the decoder device to receive on the same port number.
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RTSP page
Make settings to stream as an RTSP server on this page.
RTSP Server
Click this area to turn the RTSP server function On/Off. (default: Off ).
URL
This shows the RTSP server URL.
Stream Name
Input the stream name (default: default).
Port
Input the port number (default: 554).
Available Storage Devices
This appears when both an SD card and USB storage are available. Use the drop-down menu to select the storage for recording.
The storage status shows the total of the used capacity and the available capacity, as well as the estimated remaining recording time at the current bit rate.
NOTE
i The FAT32 file system is supported. i Timestamps will be added to file names when saved to
external storage.
Recordings on Storage Device
Click to expand the menu and show a list of recorded files. Click on any file names to download to your computer via the
browser
FTP Upload page
Make settings for uploading to an FTP server on this page. Files can be automatically uploaded to an FTP server after
recording completes.
File recording page
Make settings for recording to external storage on this page. Video can be recorded to an SD card or USB storage.
Record to External Storage
Click this area to turn it On, enabling video to be recorded to an external storage device.
The FAT32 file system is supported.
ATTENTION
If the input source is not normal and the INPUT indicator is blinking red, recording will not start even when set to On.
Recording will start automatically when it becomes normal.
Filename
The default file name used for saving is “VID” when shipped new from the factory. Timestamps will be added to file names when saved to external storage.
Current Storage Device
This shows the storage currently selected for recording.
Upload Recorded Files
Click this area to turn uploading to the FTP server on/off (default: Off ).
FTP Server
Input the FTP server name and IP address.
Authentication
Input the user name and password.
FTP Filepath
Input the FTP file path.
Delete file from storage after upload
Click this to turn it “On” to erase recorded files from the external storage after FTP uploading completes (default: Off).
o Click the button to check the connection with the FTP
server.
o The FTP Upload History shows a confirmed record of files
uploaded to the server.
o Click the button to delete the upload history.
NOTE
FTP uploading is limited to recorded files. Previously recorded files cannot be uploaded to the FTP server.
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Decoder Control page

The Decoder Control page can be used to control devices that have decoder functions enabled.
The names of devices are shown with the status of decoder functions and buttons to change settings.
1 Device Name
This shows the name set in the Name item on the General page of the Device Settings screen. (see “General page” on page 20)
2 Source
This shows the decoder source selection status.
i If a VS-R264/VS-R265 is the source, the device name will be
shown.
i If a third-party decoder is the source, “Other” will be shown. i If no source is set for the decoder, will be shown.
3 Video Output Resolution
This shows the decoder output resolution. “A” will be shown if it is not supported by the connected
display.
4 Status
This shows the video stream reception status. If the decoder cannot receive, will be shown.
5 Quick Control
Click the button to start or stop decoder functions that have already been set.
The decoder must be set first before this function can be used.
If “Not Configured” is shown, the “Stream Settings” button must be clicked and the decoder function set before continuing.
i Click the “Disconnect” button to disconnect the decoder
that is currently receiving video. (If the VS-R264/VS-R265 is connected by unicast, this will stop the encoder output.)
i To reconnect to a decoder that is not currently receiving
video, click the button. The decoder will use the previous settings and connect. (If it is set for a unicast video stream from a VS-R264/VS-R265, this will start the encoder output.)
6 Audio Settings
Click the button to open the decoder Audio Settings screen. (see “Decoder Audio Settings screen settings” on page
18)
7 Stream Settings
Click the button to open the Decorder Stream Settings screen. (see “Decoder Stream Settings screen settings” on page 18)
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Decoder Audio Settings screen settings

Make audio output settings on this screen.
Balanced Reference Level
Use to set the balanced output headroom (difference between the maximum and reference levels).
Settings: -16 dBFS (default), -14 dBFS, -9 dBFS
Click this to open a setting value list.
Analog Output Level
Use to adjust the output level sent to each output connector. To adjust the value, drag the slider left and right or click the
number and enter the value with a keyboard.
Range: -72 dB - +6 dB
Analog Mute
Click this switch to turn it “On” and mute the analog output.
After completing settings on this screen, click one of the buttons below to save the settings.
o Click the button to save the settings and close the
settings screen.
o Click the button to save the settings.

Decoder Stream Settings screen settings

Make decoder streaming input settings on this screen.
Source Encoder
Select the encoding source. Click this to open a list of encoding sources.
Stream Type
Use to select the streaming type. Click this to open an option list. The content of the list shown depends on the setting of the
Source Encoder item.
After completing settings on this screen, click one of the buttons below to save the settings.
o Click the button to save the settings and close the
settings screen.
o Click the button to save the settings.
NOTE
Click the button to close the settings screen without saving the settings.
NOTE
Click the button to close the settings screen without saving the settings.
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Decoder stream settings

Decoder stream settings according to source type differences
Decoder stream settings differ according to the source type being used.
The following explains the necessary settings for decoding multicast and unicast streams from this unit and third-party encoder devices.
TASCAM Source, Multicast
o Source Encoder
Select the VS-R264/VS-R265 outputting the stream.
o Stream Type
Select “Multicast”.
o Multicast Protocol
This shows the protocol set by the encoder.
o Multicast IP Address
This shows the IP address set by the encoder.
o Multicast Port
This shows the port number set by the encoder.
NOTE
Set the Multicast Output switch to “On” on the Multicast page of the Output Settings screen to enable multicast output for this unit. (see “Output Settings screen settings” on page 14)
TASCAM Source, Unicast
o Source Encoder
Select the VS-R264/VS-R265 outputting the stream.
o Stream Type
Select “Unicast”.
o Protocol
Select the protocol to use.
o Port
Select the port number to use for receiving stream output encoded by the VS-R264/VS-R265.
The recommended port numbers are even numbers from 1024 - 49150.
TASCAM Source, HLS
o Source Encoder
Select the VS-R264/VS-R265 outputting the stream.
o Stream Type
Select “HLS”.
o URL
This shows the URL set by the encoder.
Third Party Source, Multicast
Set the third-party encoder device to output video data compressed as H.264 or H.265 (VS-R265 only) on an MPEG­2 transport stream using RTP over UDP (rtp://) or Raw UDP (udp://).
Encode the audio in the stream as AAC.
Set the RTP multicast IP address and port number in the third­party encoder device.
Always use a valid multicast IP address.
The recommended values are from 239.0.0.0 - 239.255.255.249.
o Source Encoder
Select “Other Encoder”.
o Stream Type
Select “Multicast”.
o Multicast Protocol
Select the protocol suitable for the video source.
o Multicast IP Address
Input the IP address of the currently set video source. Check the third-party encoder device for the currently set
IP address.
o Multicast Port
Input the port number of the currently set video source. Check the third-party encoder device for the currently set
port number.
Third Party Source, Unicast
Set the third-party encoder device to output video data compressed as H.264 or H.265 (VS-R265 only) on an MPEG­2 transport stream using RTP over UDP (rtp://) or Raw UDP (udp://).
Encode the audio in the stream as AAC.
o Source Encoder
Select “Other Encoder”.
o Stream Type
Select “Unicast”.
o Protocol
Select the protocol suitable for the video source.
o Port
Input the currently set unicast port number. Check the third-party encoder device for this information.
Third Party Source, RTMP
Follow these procedures to set up the target decoder to receive the RTMP playback type from the streaming server.
The RTMP streaming server must be streaming with H.264 video and AAC audio codecs.
o Source Encoder
Select “Other Encoder”.
o Stream Type
Select “RTMP”.
o URL Prefix
Confirm that “rtmp://” or “rtmps://” is selected.
o URL
Input the RTMP source URL.
Third Party Source, HLS
o Source Encoder
Select “Other Encoder”.
o Stream Type
Select “HLS”.
o URL
Input the HLS source URL.
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Device Settings screen

The Device Settings screen shows the status of all VS-R264/VS­R265 units on the current network and can be used to change their settings.
Click the button to change the settings of the VS-R264/VS­R265 selected with the Select a Device item.
1 Select a Device
Select the name of the VS-R264/VS-R265 that will have its settings changed.
Click the b button to show a list of all VS-R264/VS-R265 units connected to the network.
2 Setting page display
Click the buttons to open the corresponding pages.

General page

Security page

Manage the password on the Security page.
Setting the password
1. Click the Authentication switch to set it to “ON”.
2. Click the Enter a Password input field, making the cursor
blink. Input the password. Uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers can be used. The maximum number of characters is 8.
NOTE
The password is blank when unit is shipped new. If no password is set, settings will not be protected.
3. Click the Confirm Password input field, making the cursor blink.
Input the password again.
4. Click the button to save the password.
5. Click the Authentication switch to disable the password.
Name
This shows the name of the VS-R264/VS-R265 that is displayed in Streaming Dashboard.
Click this area to make the cursor blink, enabling character input.
The default name when shipped new from the factory is “[model name]+[MAC address]”.
Device Roles
These turn the unit’s encoder and decoder functions on and off.
Click a switch to change its on/off setting.
NOTE
If the password is forgotten, authentication can be disabled by restoring the unit to its default settings.
See “5 - Hardware Reset Function” on page 23 for how to restore default settings.
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Network page

Use the Network page to set network functions.
Address Assignment
Set the IP address setting mode. Click the selected button to change the setting mode.
Option Meaning
The IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS
DHCP (default)
Static
Address items on the Network page will be set automatically.
Use this setting if there is a DHCP server on the network.
Set the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS Address items manually on the Network page.

NTP page

Make NTP server settings on the NTP page.
NTP SERVER
Edit the NTP server name. The default name when shipped new from the factory is
“time.nist.gov”.
TIME ZONE
Select the time zone appropriate for your use situation.
NOTE
Time zones that use daylight savings will be adjusted automatically.
IP Address
This shows the current IP address set on the device. Clicking the address area when the Address Assignment
item is set to “Static” will cause the cursor to blink and make changing the address possible.
Subnet Mask
This shows the current subnet mask set on the device. Clicking the address area when the Address Assignment
item is set to “Static” will cause the cursor to blink and make changing the address possible.
Gateway
This shows the current gateway set on the device. Clicking the address area when the Address Assignment
item is set to “Static” will cause the cursor to blink and make changing the address possible.
DNS Address (Optional)
This shows the current DNS server address set on the device. Clicking the address area when the Address Assignment
item is set to “Static” will cause the cursor to blink and make changing the address possible.
NOTE
Clicking the button when the Address Assignment item is set to “Static” will cause the following pop-up message to appear.
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Advanced page

Use the Advanced page to restart a unit or update its firmware, for example.
Storage Device Management
Click the button to open the Storage Device Management screen which allows the safe disconnection and formatting of external storage.
Reboot Device
Click the button to restart the VS-R264/VS-R265 set as the current device.
Reset Settings
This resets the settings on the Encoder Control and Decoder Control screens to their factory default values.
1. Click this area to show the names of all VS-R264/VS-R265 units connected to the network.
2. Select the VS-R264/VS-R265 that will be reset to its default settings.
3. Click the button. The selected VS-R264/VS-R265 will restart and be reset to its
default settings.
NOTE
The settings on the Device Settings screen will not be changed.
See “5 - Hardware Reset Function” on page 23 for restoring the settings on the Device Settings screen to their default settings.
Software Update
Use this to update the firmware of a VS-R264/VS-R265 connected to Streaming Dashboard.
This Current Device and Current Version show the name and firmware version of the selected VS-R264/VS-R265.
To update the firmware of the selected VS-R264/VS-R265, click the button.
NOTE
i If a new firmware version has been released, an update
confirmation screen will appear.
i Depending on the size of the update file, connecting an SD
card to complete the update might be requested.
Safe disconnection of external storage
1. Select the external storage to be disconnected.
2. Confirm that the RECODE indicator is unlit, and click the
button.
A confirmation pop-up message appears.
3. Click the OK button to disconnect.
4. After confirming disconnection, remove the external
storage. Doing this prevents damage to files.
Formatting external storage
1. Select the external storage to be formatted.
2. Confirm that the RECODE indicator is unlit, and click the
button.
A confirmation pop-up message appears.
3. Click the Yes button to start formatting.
Debug Information
Click the button to download a file with debugging information related to the unit’s settings.
This might be helpful for explaining issues when consulting with TASCAM customer support.
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Conduct a hardware reset to reset all the network settings on the Device Settings screen and all the settings shown in Streaming Dashboard, including device names.
1. Turn the device off.
2. Press and hold the STREAM button.
3. Turn the device on while continuing to press the STREAM button.
4. Keep pressing the STREAM button for at least 30 seconds while the power is on.
When resetting completes, all indicators except the POWER indicator will blink five times.
5. After a hardware reset of a device completes, the following values will be set to their defaults.
Default value table
Settings screen Setting item Default value
Audio Settings screen Audio Input Type HDMI with Embedded Audio
Video Input Resolution Auto-Detected
Video Scaling Passthrough
Limit to 30 FPS OFF
Encoding Mode Variable Bitrate
Keyframe Interval 1 second
Encoders screen
Decoders screen
Device Settings screen
Encoder Settings screen
RTMP page RTMP Output OFF
HLS page
Multicast page Multicast Output OFF
Unicast pages
RTSP page
File recording page
FTP Upload page
Audio Settings screen
Decoder Stream Settings screen
General page
Network page Address Assignment DHCP
Quality/Latency Normal
Video Encoding
Profile High Profile
Audio Encoding
HLS Server OFF
Number of Segments 10
Segment Length 2 seconds
Unicast Output A OFF
Unicast Output B OFF
RTSP Server OFF
Stream Name default
Port 554
Record to USB OFF
Filename VID
Upload Recorded Files OFF
Delete file from storage after upload OFF
Balanced Reference Level -16 dBFS
Volume Output Level 0 dB
Mute OFF
Source Encoder Other Encoder
Name [Model name]+[MAC address]
Device Roles
Encoder ON
Decoder ON
H.264 (AVC)
10000 kbps
MPEG-4 AAC-LC
128 kbps
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Inputs and outputs

Video inputs and outputs

HDMI IN/OUT ports
Connector: Type A receptacle
Input resolutions
2160p30/p29.97/p25/p24/p23.98 (VS-R265 only), 1080p60/ p59.94/p50/p30/p29.97/p25/p24/p23.98, 720p60/p59.94/ p50, 576p50, 480p60, 480p59.94
Frame rate limiting
On/Off
Encode scaling resolution
Passthrough, 320x180p, 480x270p, 640x360p, 720x480p, 720x576p, 960x540p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080p, 3840x2160p (VS-R265 only)
Encoding formats
H.264, H.265 (VS-R265 only)
Encoding bit rates
500 kbps - 30 Mbps
Bit rate control
Variable, Constant
Key frame interval
Seconds: 0.25 - 16.5 (default: 1) in 0.25 intervals Frames: 3 - 1000
Video streaming
Supported protocols*: RTMP, RTSP, HLS, RTP, UDP
* H.265 format streaming only supports RTP and UDP.

Audio inputs and outputs

ANALOG IN connectors (balanced)
Connectors: Euroblock 3.81mm pitch Nominal input levels:
+4 dBu (1.23 Vrms, when Ref.Level set to other than -9 dBFS)
+6 dBu (1.55 Vrms, when Ref. Level set to -9 dBFS)
Maximum input level (switchable):
+15 dBu (4.36 Vrms, Ref. Level: -9 dBFS) +18 dBu (6.16 Vrms, Ref. Level: -14 dBFS) +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms, Ref. Level: -16 dBFS)
Input impedance: 10 kΩ or higher
ANALOG IN connectors (unbalanced)
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack Input impedance: 10 kΩ Minimum input level: -10 dBV (0.316 Vrms) Maximum input level: +6 dBV (2.0 Vrms)
ANALOG OUT connectors (balanced)
Connectors: Euroblock 3.81mm pitch Nominal output levels:
+4 dBu (1.23 Vrms, when Ref.Level set to other than
-9dBFS) +6 dBu (1.55 Vrms, when Ref. Level set to -9 dBFS)
Maximum output level (switchable):
+15 dBu (4.36 Vrms, Ref.Level: -9 dBFS) +18 dBu (6.16 Vrms, Ref.Level: -14 dBFS) +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms, Ref.Level: -16 dBFS)
Output impedance: 200 Ω or lower
ANALOG OUT connectors (unbalanced)
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack Output impedance: 200 Ω Minimum output level: -10 dBV (0.316 Vrms) Maximum output level: +6 dBV (2.0 Vrms)
o 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms

Control input/output

Ethernet/PoE+ connector
Connector: RJ-45 Transmission protocol: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP Gigabit Ethernet standard: 1000BASE-T (IEEE 802.3ab) Cables: category 5e or faster STP cables
USB port
Connector: USB A-type 4-pin Protocol: USB 3.0
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Audio performance

Built-in AD converter performance
Distortion (THD+N)
0.002%
S/N ratio
102dB
Built-in DA converter performance
Distortion (THD+N)
0.00035%
S/N ratio
130dB
Analog input - digital (HDMI) output performance (AAC encoding/decoding 512 kbps)
Frequency response
20 Hz - 16.5 kHz: ±0.5 dB (JEITA)
Distortion (THD+N)
0.008% or less (Full scale -0.5 dB, JEITA)
S/N ratio
94 dB or higher (JEITA)
Dynamic range
95 dB or higher (JEITA)
Channel crosstalk
90 dB or higher (JEITA)

Other

Power
PoE Plus Class 4 TASCAM PS-P1220E AC adapter (sold separately)
Power consumption
12.2W
Dimensions
214 × 44.5 × 136.1mm (W x H x D, including protrusions)
Weight
850g
Operating temperature range
0 - 40°C (32 - 104°C)
Digital (HDMI) - analog output performance (AAC encoding/decoding 512 kbps)
Frequency response
20 Hz - 16.5 kHz: ±0.5 dB (JEITA)
Distortion (THD+N)
0.007% or less (Full scale -0.5 dB, JEITA)
S/N ratio
Balanced output: 113 dB or higher (JEITA) Unbalanced output: 109 dB or higher (JEITA)
Dynamic range
96 dB or higher (JEITA)
Channel crosstalk
100 dB or higher (JEITA)
Note: JEITA indicates compliance with JEITA CP-2150
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7.1mm
25.0mm
25.0mm

Dimensional drawings

136.1mm
214.0mm 44.5mm
Main unit
¢11
137.1mm
214.0mm 44.5mm
253.0mm
Main unit with brackets installed
o Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product.
o Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product.
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