VSR265 - Video recorder TASCAM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VSR265 TASCAM

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For U.S.A.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: VS-R264 / VS-R265

Trade Name: TASCAM

Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.

Address: 10410 Pioneer Blvd. Suite #1 Santa Fe Springs, California 90670, U.S.A.

Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

INFORMATION TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

For Canada

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

This product complies with the European Directives request and the other Commission Regulations.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

1. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

2. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

3. The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.

4. The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
5. Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.
6. If you are experiencing problems with this product, contact TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the product until it has been repaired.

CAUTION

• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
• The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.
• If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.
• CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

For European Customers

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via collection facilities designated by the government or local authorities.
(b) By disposing of electrical and electronic equipment correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment can have serious effects on the environment and human health because of the presence of hazardous substances in the equipment.

(d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that has been crossed out, indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.

If a battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) as defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC, 2013/56/EU), then the chemical symbols for those elements will be indicated beneath the symbol.

(e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For more detailed information about the disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment.

CAUTION

• DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
• IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT, CONTACT THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE UNIT FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
• USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE

The nameplate is located on the bottom of the unit as shown below.

Front side

YEAQ CORPORATION 12V— Head office: 1-47 Digital, Terminal, Tokyo 20V-800C, Japan Made in USA Nameplate

Contents

Introduction......5

Note about the Reference Manual ....5

Included items 5

Conventions used in this manual 6

Precautions for placement and use......6

Beware of condensation ....6

Cleaning the unit 6

Using the TEAC Global Site ....6

Product registration....6

About TASCAM customer support service......6

System requirements ......6

Supported web browser 6

Setup procedure....7

Specifications....7

Video inputs and outputs....7

Audio inputs and outputs....7

Control input/output......8

Audio performance....8

Other 8

Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM VS-R264 VIDEO STREAMER/RECORDER or VS-R265 4K/UHD VIDEO STREAMER/RECORDER.

Before connecting and using this unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set it up and connect it, as well as how to use its many useful and convenient functions. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.

You can also download this Owner's Manual from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).

Note about the Reference Manual

This Owner's Manual explains each of the functions of this unit. Please see the Reference Manual for detailed information about each of the functions.

The Reference Manual can be downloaded from the included USB flash drive and the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).

Included items

This product includes the following items.

Take care when opening the package to avoid damaging the items. Keep the box and packing materials for transportation in the future.

Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

● Main unit ....x 1

- USB flash drive....x 1

●TASCAM DISCOVERY application

●Reference Manual

● Installation brackets....×2

- Euroblock plug....×4

● Cable band kit ....... × 1

- Owner's Manual (this document) including warranty ....... × 1

Conventions used in this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

• SD/SDHC memory cards are called "SD cards".
  ●"USB flash drives" are sometimes called "USB drives".
  ●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.

CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury.

Precautions for placement and use

●The operating temperature range of this unit is 0–40 °C.
- Do not install this unit in the following types of locations. Doing so could make the sound quality worse or cause malfunction.

Places with significant vibrations

Next to a window or in another location exposed to direct sunlight

Near heaters or other extremely hot places

Extremely cold places

Very humid or poorly ventilated places

Very dusty places

●To enable good heat dissipation, do not place anything on top of the unit.
- Do not place this unit on top of a power amplifier or other device that generates heat.
- When installing this unit on or under a desk, use the included attachment brackets.
●To mount this unit in a rack, use a TASCAM AKRS1 (sold separately).

Beware of condensation

Condensation could occur if the unit is moved from a cold place to a warm place, it is used immediately after a cold room has been heated or it is otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature change.

To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using it.

Cleaning the unit

Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean. Do not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, thinner, alcohol or other chemical agents. Doing so could damage the surface or cause discoloration.

Using the TEAC Global Site

You can download updates for this unit from the TEAC Global Site:

http://teac-global.com/

In the TASCAM Downloads section, select the desired language to open the Downloads website page for that language.

Product registration

Customers in the USA, please visit the following TASCAM website to register your TASCAM product online.

https://tascam.com/us/

About TASCAM customer support service

TASCAM products are supported and warranted only in their country/region of purchase.

To receive support after purchase, on the TASCAM Distributors list page of the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.

com/), search for the local company or representative for the region where you purchased the product and contact that organization.

When making inquiries, the address (URL) of the shop or web shop where it was purchased and the purchase date are required.

Moreover, the warranty card and proof of purchase might also be necessary.

System requirements

Check the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/) for the latest information about supported operating systems.

Supported web browser

Google Chrome version 39 or newer

Setup procedure

IN IN OUT IN OUT BALANCE BALANCE HDMI USB ETHED PLE4+ DC IN 12V ② ①

1. Using a category 5E or higher LAN cable (①) connect the VS-R264/VS-R265 to a switching hub that supports 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.

1. Connect HDMI devices to the HDMI IN/OUT connectors (②).

To encode:

Connect a camera or other video source to the HDMI IN connector.

When the video source becomes active, the INPUT indicator on the front of the unit lights.

To decode:

Connect a video monitor or TV to the HDMI OUT connector.

1. Connect the included USB flash drive to a computer connected to the network and open the "Setup" folder.
2. Select the file for the operating system being used and install TASCAM DISCOVERY.
3. Launch TASCAM DISCOVERY.
4. Click "Open" for the VS-R264/VS-R265 that you want to log into and launch the "Streaming Dashboard".
5. Click the tab area screen selection buttons to open the encoder or decoder settings screen.

To encode:

• Click "Encoder Control" to open the Encoder Control screen.
• Click the Output Settings button on the Encoder Control screen to open the encoder output screen.
• Select the tab for the desired streaming type.

To decode:

• Click "Decoder Control" to open the Decoder Control screen.
• Click the Stream Settings button on the Decoder Control screen to open the Decoder Stream Settings screen.
• Select the tab for the desired streaming type.

Specifications

Video inputs and outputs

HDMI IN and OUT connectors

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, 320 x 180p, 480 x 270p, 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

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

-9 dBFs)

+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)

● 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms

Control input/output

Ethernet/PoE+ connector

Connector: RJ-45

Transmission protocol: TCP/IP

Gigabit Ethernet standard: 1000BASE-T (IEEE 802.3ab)

Cables: category 5e or faster STP cables

USB port

Connector: 4-pin USB A-type

Protocol: USB 3.0

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)

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

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)

●Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product.
●Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product.
●Detailed specifications are provided in the Reference Manual.

INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

AVERTISSEMENT : POUR PRÉVENIR LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE ET D'ÉLECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE NI À L'HUMIDITÉ.

Pour le Canada

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST

CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

TÉCACA MOD. NO. TECAC CORPORATION 125mm Head office: 1-47 Outlet, Tube-off, Tokyo 306-8502, Japan MOD. N. USA. Plaque signalétique

Sommaire

Introduction....11

Performances audio....14

Autres....14

Introduction

•Application TASCAM DISCOVERY

- Barrette Euroblock....×4

- Kit serre-câble....×1

Configurations requises

Responsible: TEAC AMERICA, INC.

Dirección: 10410 Pioneer Blvd. Suite #1 Santa Fe Springs, California 90670, U.S.A.

Conector Ethernet/PoE+

Conector: RJ-45

720x480p, 720x576p, 960x540p, 1280x720p,

1920x1080p, 3840x2160p (solo VS-R265)

Formati di codifica

H.264, H.265 (solo VS-R265)

10410 Pioneer Blvd. Suite #1 Santa Fe Springs, California 90670, U.S.A.

TEAC UK Ltd. https://www.tascam.eu/en/

Phone: [phone]

Meridien House, Ground Floor,69 - 71, Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1DS, United Kingdom

TEAC EUROPE GmbH https://www.tascam.en/de/

Phone: [phone]

Room 817, Xinian Center A, Tairan Nine Road West, Shennan Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518040, China