VS-R265

4K Video Streamer Encoder, Decoder & SD Recorder

Live Streaming Hardware Encoder/Decoder with 4K support

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Key Features

4K/UHD AV over IP streaming media encoder and decoder for live video streaming.
Simultaneously records, encodes, streams, and decodes 4K/UHD (3840x2160p) video streams.
YouTube and also provides live video streaming to popular Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) including to name a few.
Uses High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), a high efficiency coding scheme that delivers H.264 video quality via 4K content at half the bit rate.
Compatible with major streaming protocols such as RTMP, RTSP and HLS.
Multiple Simulcast and backup enabled by 3 RTMP Streams Simultaneously.
Provides digital audio embedded within the HDMI I/O.
MP4 is added to the recording file format in addition to TS. (V2.0.1)

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SPECS

Power : PoE Plus Class 4, TASCAM PS-P1220E
Power consumption : 12.2W
Dimensions : 214(W) × 44.5(H) × 136.1(D)mm
Weight : 850g

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What's in the box

VS-R265 x 1
USB flash drive x1
- - TASCAM DISCOVERY application
- - Reference Manual
Installation brackets x 2
Euroblock plug x 4
Cable band kit x 1
Owner's Manual including warranty x 1

The VS-R265 is a 4K live-streaming hardware encoder/decoder with H.264 and H.265 support. With its simple structure, this all-in-one video distribution device allows for simultaneous 4K/Full HD live streaming, backup recording, and decoding.

Software encoding is the mainstream method of live streaming, and while it's easy to use and provides high-quality video, it can also cause unexpected trouble such as PCs overheating during long streaming sessions.

Hardware encoders are powerful for long, stable live streams and recordings.

The VS-R265 is such a powerful partner that offers stability and convenience. Once users experience live streaming with a hardware encoder, they will never want to return to live streaming over software.

The VS-R265 ー A Stand-Alone Encoder and Decoder for 4K Live Streaming

The VS-R265 4K live stream encoder addresses the growing demand for an external stand-alone encoder for 4K live streaming environments. The VS-R265 functions as a YouTube encoder and also provides live video streaming to popular Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) including to name a few. The half-rack size VS-R265 functions as a stand-alone unit?no external computer is needed for recording or streaming.

Notice for Copyright
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.

Notice for Streaming
In case of your streaming for commercial purpose, unlike for personal use, you might be required to conclude the specific service agreement with your content service providers or your content service provider may not allow commercial use in general. Please check the terms of use of the content service provider in choosing your content service provider.

Professional Audio and Video Streaming In AV over IP Applications

Professional Audio and Video Streaming for 4K AV over IP Applications

Balanced analog Euroblock/Phoenix low voltage wire connectors and unbalanced analog 1/8" (3.5mm) mini-stereo jacks provide versatile audio I/O connections for a wide range commercial AV over IP environments, including corporate, education, house of worship, government, industrial and security.

TASCAM Professional Audio Integration With Streaming Video

Audio can be embedded from analog sources and de-embedded to drive networked audio playback for ceiling speakers, or digital audio within the HDMI I/O can be used. An integrated installed output level configuration function and reference level switching function (up to +20dBu) allows reliable and flexible system structuring when streaming video.

Compliant With Standard Live Streaming Protocols

The VS-R265 live streaming encoder is compatible with popular standard streaming protocols, including HLS, RTMP, RTP/RTSP, Multicast, Unicast?all with RESTful API for integration into control systems in commercial AV installations.

The RESTful API interface has been updated to V2 from VS-R V2.0.1. Control is not possible with the previous (V1) specifications. See the RESTful API Interface Specifications V2. Please refer to comparison chart between V1 and V2 on download page.

Guide to point-to-point streaming (unicast) between different networks

Multiple Simulcast and Backup Enabled by 3 RTMP Streams Simultaneously

V1.1.0 adds support for three simultaneous RTMP streams for distribution to multiple platforms, as well as simultaneous backup distribution to the server of the same streaming service. The total number of simultaneous streams is eight (3 x RTMP / RTMPS、 1 x RTSP、1 x HLS、2 x RTP / UDP Unicast, 1 x RTP / UDP Multicast).

3 RTMP streams can be simultaneously controlled through the STREAM button in the unit's front panel (added in V2.0.1).

Multiple Simulcast and backup enabled by 3 RTMP Streams Simultaneously

Output Selectable from Various Streams

The decoder can receive RTP, UDP unicast, RTP/UDP multicast, RTMP/RTMPS, and HLS streams. The selected stream will be decoded, and the audio and video will be output through the HDMI terminal. In addition, audio can be simultaneously output through the balanced (Euroblock) and unbalanced (3.5mm stereo mini jack) audio outputs.

Simultaneous Recording and Archiving Via SD, USB and Internal Storage

The VS-R265 can record directly to USB connected media or SD cards via a front panel loading slot.

Recordings to internal storage (17GB) are now supported (added in V2.0.1).

MP4 is added to the recording file format in addition to TS (added in V2.0.1).

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Features at a Glance

4K/UHD AV over IP streaming media encoder and decoder for live video streaming.
Simultaneously records, encodes, streams, and decodes 4K/UHD (3840x2160p) video streams.
Functions as an external stand-alone encoder for live Full HD streaming environments.
YouTube and also provides live video streaming to popular Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) including to name a few.
Perfect for a wide range of 4K live streaming AV installations and environments, including corporate, education, house of worship, government, industrial installations and security.
Uses High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), a high efficiency coding scheme that delivers H.264 video quality via 4K content at half the bit rate.
Compatible with major streaming protocols such as RTMP, RTSP and HLS.
Unicast and multicast streaming support.
Multiple Simulcast and backup enabled by 3 RTMP Streams Simultaneously.
The total number of simultaneous streams is eight.
* The streaming performance depends on the resolution settings, transfer rate, and network environment.
Offers RESTful API for integration into control systems in commercial AV installations.
Versatile audio I/O connections via balanced analog Euroblock low-voltage wire connectors and unbalanced analog 1/8" (3.5mm) mini-stereo jacks.
Audio can be embedded from analog sources and de-embedded to drive networked audio playback for ceiling speakers.
Provides digital audio embedded within the HDMI I/O.
Installed output level configuration function and reference level switching function (up to +20dBu) allows reliable and flexible system structuring.
Ability to record directly to USB connected media or SD cards via a front panel loading slot.
Recording to internal storage (17GB) is now supported (maximum capacity of each file recorded is up to 17GB). (V2.0.1)
MP4 is added to the recording file format in addition to TS. (V2.0.1)
Recorded files can easily be uploaded to an FTP server automatically for creating back-up copies or repurposing to the web.
Support for continuous recording regardless of storage capacity. New function enables old files to be automatically deleted when the storage is full. (V2.0.1)
Web browser based remote control to configure unit settings.
Supports Gigabit Ethernet.
Support PoE+ for power supply in addition to the optional AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P1220E; sold separately)
Compact half-rack size. Included surface rack mountable angles allow installation on different usage scenes and environments.
With the optional rack-mountable shelf AK-RS1, up to two VS-R units can be installed in a 19 inch rack space.

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Spec Description

	VS-R264	VS-R265
Video inputs and outputs
HDMI IN	HDMI v1.4a (Type A receptacle)
HDMI OUT	HDMI v2.0 (Type A receptacle)
Input Resolutions
2160p	-	30 / 29.97/ 25 / 24 / 23.98 fps
1080p	60 / 59.94 / 50 / 30 / 29.97 / 25 / 24 / 23.98 fps
720p	60 / 59.94 / 50 fps
576p	50 fps
480p	60 / 59.94 fps
Frame Rate Limiting	on/off
Encode Scalling Resolutions	Passthrough / 1920x1080p / 1280x720p / 950x540p / 720x576p / 720x480p / 640x360p / 480x270p / 320x180p	Passthrough / 3840x2160p / 1920x1080p / 1280x720p / 950x540p / 720x576p / 720x480p / 640x360p / 480x270p / 320x180p
Encoding Format	H.264	H.264 / H.265
Encoding bitrates	500k to 30M bps
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, RTMPS, RTSP, HLS, RTP, UDP Note) Some servers that use the RTMP protocol do not support H.265.
Number of simultaneous stream	8 (3 x RTMP/RTMPS, 1 x RTSP, 1 x HLS, 2 x RTP/UDP Unicast、1 x RTP/UDP Multicast) * The streaming performance depends on resolution settings, transfer rate, and network environment.
Audio inputs and outputs
ANALOG IN (BALANCED)
Connectors	Euroblock (balanced) 3.81 mm pitch
Nominal input level	+4dBu(1.23Vrms, when Ref.Level set to other than -9dBFS) +6dBu(1.55Vrms, when Ref. Level set to -9 dBFS)
Maximum input level	+15dBu(4.36Vrms, Ref.Level -9dBFS) +18dBu(6.16Vrms, Ref.Level -14dBFS) +20dBu(7.75Vrms, Ref.Level -16dBFS)
Input impedance	10 kΩ or higher
ANALOG IN (UNBALANCED)
Connector	3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack
Nominal input level	-10dBV (0.316Vrms)
Maximum input level	+6dBV (2.0Vrms)
Input impedance	10 kΩ
ANALOG OUT (BALANCED)
Connectors	Euroblock 3.81 mm pitch
Nominal output level	+4dBu(1.23Vrms, when Ref.Level set to other than -9dBFS) +6dBu(1.55Vrms, when Ref. Level set to -9 dBFS)
Maximum output level (switchable)	+15dBu(4.36Vrms, Ref.Level -9dBFS) +18dBu(6.16Vrms, Ref.Level -14dBFS) +20dBu(7.75Vrms, Ref.Level -16dBFS)
Output impedance	200Ω or lower
ANALOG OUT (UNBALANCED)
Connector	3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack
Nominal output level	-10dBV (0.316Vrms)
Maximum output level	+6dBV (2.0Vrms)
Output impedance	200Ω
Output Volume	-∞, -72 to +6dB (1dB step)
Audio Codec	AAC, 64k to 512k bps, 32k/44.1k/48k Hz
Video / audio recording
Recording media	USB Drive, SD/SDHC card, Internal storage
Recording format	MPEG2-TS、MPEG4
Recording bit rates	500k to 30M bps
Control input/output
ETHERNET / PoE+
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
Connector	USB A-type 4-pin
Protocol	USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Other
Power	PoE Plus Class 4 TASCAM PS-P1220E AC adapter (sold separately)
Power consumption	12.2W
Dimensions	214(W) × 44.5(H) × 136.1(D)mm (including protrusions)
Weight	850g
Operating temperature range	0 to 40 °C
Included items	Installation brackets x2, Euroblock plugs x4, Cable band kit, USB memory(Including TASCAM DISCOVERY, reference Manual), Quick Start guide (Warranty)

* 0dBu=0.775Vrms

Audio performance

	VS-R264	VS-R265
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 to Digital (HDMI) output performance (AAC encoding/decoding 512kbps)
Frequency response	20Hz to 16.5kHz (+0.5/-0.5dB, JEITA)
Distortion (THD+N)	0.008% or less (Full scale -0.5 dB, JEITA)
S/N ratio	94dB or higher (JEITA)
Dynamic range	95dB or higher (JEITA)
Channel crosstalk	90dB or higher (JEITA)
Digital (HDMI) input - analog output performance (AAC encoding/decoding 512kbps)
Frequency response	20Hz to 16.5kHz (+0.5/-0.5dB, JEITA)
Distortion (THD+N)	0.007% or less (Full scale -0.5dB, JEITA)
S/N ratio
Balanced output	113dB or higher (JEITA)
Unbalanced output	109dB or higher (JEITA)
Dynamic range	96dB or higher (JEITA)
Channel crosstalk	100dB or higher (JEITA)

* JEITA indicates compliance with JEITA CP-2150

Information

Latest version info
Main unit software	V2.0.2.26.1
TASCAM DISCOVERY for Windows	V2.0
TASCAM DISCOVERY for Mac	V2.0

Precautions related to updating the unit software
Always follow the procedures below when updating to Ver2.0.2.26.1. Failure to follow these procedures could result in making the unit unstartable. Procedures for updating from versions 1.0.0.7.1, 1.0.1.7.1, 1.0.2.7.1 and 1.1.0.7.1
If the unit is using one of the above versions, the procedures below must be followed to update it.
Step 1: Update to Ver1.1.0.11.1 using an SD card
Step 2: Update to Ver2.0.1.25.1 using an SD card or via the Internet
Step 3: Update to Ver2.0.2.26.1 using an SD card or USB flash drive
Note: Updates in steps 1 and 3 cannot be conducted via the Internet. Procedures for updating from versions other than 1.0.0.7.1, 1.0.1.7.1, 1.0.2.7.1 or 1.1.0.7.1
If the unit is using a version other than one of the above, the procedures below must be followed to update it.
Step 1: Update to Ver2.0.1.25.1 using an SD card or via the Internet
Step 2: Update to Ver2.0.2.26.1 using an SD card or USB flash drive
Note: The update in step 2 cannot be conducted via the Internet. Be careful because updating from Ver1.x.x to Ver2.0.1.25.1 will restore all settings, including network settings, to their default values.
For details, see the "Software Update Procedures Rev.E".

Main unit software V2.0.1.25.1

RTMP 1/2/3 can now be controlled simultaneously by turning the STREAM button on/off.
“Quality/Latency” can now be selected even with H.265 (HEVC) encoding.
MP4 can now be selected for the video recording file format.
The maximum files size when recording to external storage has been increased from 2 GB to 4 GB.
Recording to 17 GB of internal storage is now possible.
If the storage becomes full, files can now be automatically deleted starting from the oldest time stamp, and recording can be continued.

Main unit software V2.0.2.26.1

If “Limit Max File Size” was OFF and the internal storage was completely filled, file deletion and further recording to the internal storage would become impossible. This has been fixed.
Files recorded on the internal storage can be deleted by executing a hardware reset.
Be careful because execution of a hardware reset will restore all settings, including network settings, to their default values.

ATTENTION:
To use the VS-R264/VS-R265 with Ver2.0.2.26.1, TASCAM DISCOVERY control software must be updated to V2.
When recording to the internal storage using Ver2.0.1.25.1, if “Limit Max File Size” is OFF and the entire 17 GB of internal memory is full, file deletion and further recording to the internal storage will become impossible.

Cautions:
Although the update file name is the same for both VS-R264 and VS-R265, their contents are different.
Using the wrong file on the wrong unit may cause damage and/or malfunctions so be careful when handling these.

Documents

Manuals

	Guide to point-to-point streaming (unicast) between different networks	12-10-2021
	Reference Manual (English)	08-26-2021
	Owner's Manual	12-16-2019
	How to Stream to an Online Platform (You Tube, RTMP, etc) (English)	12-16-2019

Spec

	RESTful API V2 Interface Specifications	08-26-2021
	RESTful API Interface Specifications	07-17-2020
	RESTful API Comparison Chart	07-14-2020
	CAD outline (DXF/PDF)	09-06-2019
	Specifications	09-06-2019

Firmware / Software

Instructions

	Software Update procedures Rev.F	10-19-2021
	Release Notes	09-14-2021

Software

	Main unit software V2.0.2.26.1	09-14-2021
	Main unit software V2.0.1.25.1	09-14-2021
	Main unit software V1.1.0.11.1	02-12-2021
	TASCAM DISCOVERY V2.0 for Mac	01-07-2021
	TASCAM DISCOVERY V2.0 for Windows	01-07-2021
	Main unit software V1.1.0	01-07-2021
	TASCAM DISCOVERY V1.0 for Mac	12-24-2019
	TASCAM DISCOVERY V1.0 for Windows	12-24-2019

Compatibility

	SD Supported Media	03-27-2024
	USB Supported Media	07-03-2023

FAQs

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VS-R265

4K Video Streamer Encoder, Decoder & SD Recorder

The VS-R265 ー A Stand-Alone Encoder and Decoder for 4K Live Streaming

Professional Audio and Video Streaming for 4K AV over IP Applications

TASCAM Professional Audio Integration With Streaming Video

Compliant With Standard Live Streaming Protocols

Multiple Simulcast and Backup Enabled by 3 RTMP Streams Simultaneously

Output Selectable from Various Streams

Simultaneous Recording and Archiving Via SD, USB and Internal Storage

Additional Features

Create, Archive and Backup Files Automatically Via FTP

TASCAM DISCOVERY App and Web-GUI Allow Easy Remote Management of Multiple VS-R Unit Systems

Features at a Glance

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