D01377800A

ZOWNER’S MANUAL

UR-Stream
4K/UHD VIDEO STREAMER/RECORDER
Thank you for choosing TEAC.
Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from thisunit.
After reading this manual, keep it in a safe place for futurereference.

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

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 accordancewith the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heatregisters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)that produce heat.

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.

9.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized orgrounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has twoblades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or thethird 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.

INFORMATION TO THE USER

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinchedparticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and thepoint where they exit from the apparatus.

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 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 harmfulinterference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures.
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment andreceiver.
c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.
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 forcompliance 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 ESTCONFORME A LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
This product complies with the European
Directives request and the otherCommission Regulations.

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11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by themanufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or tablespecified 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.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or whenunused for long periods of time.
14. 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.
• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from theAC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in theON position.
• The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, thedisconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• Caution should be taken when using earphones orheadphones with the product because excessive soundpressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause
hearing loss.
• 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 asvases, on the apparatus.
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space suchas a book case or similar unit.
• The apparatus should be located close enough to theAC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cordplug at any time.
• If the product uses batteries (including a battery packor installed batteries), they should not be exposed tosunshine, 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.

CAUTION• DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TOEXPOSE 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

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 thegovernment or local authorities.
(b) By disposing of electrical and electronic equipment
correctly, you will help save valuable resources andprevent any potential negative effects on humanhealth and the environment.

Nameplate(c) Improper disposal of waste electrical and electronicequipment can have serious effects on theenvironment and human health because of thepresence of hazardous substances in the equipment.
(d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) symbol, which showsa wheeled bin that has been crossed out,
indicates that electrical and electronicequipment must be collected and disposedof separately from household waste.
If a battery or accumulator contains morethan the specified values of lead (Pb),mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) as
defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC, Pb, Hg, Cd
2013/56/EU), then the chemical symbols for
those elements will be indicated beneath the WEEE
symbol.
(e) Return and collection systems are available to end
users. For more detailed information about thedisposal of old electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the equipment.

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Contents

Introduction

Trademarks..................................................................................................4Introduction................................................................................................4
Included items...........................................................................................4System requirements..............................................................................4
Supported web browser....................................................................4
Conventions used in this manual.......................................................5
Note about the Reference Manual.....................................................5Precautions for placement and use...................................................5
Beware of condensation........................................................................5
Cleaning the unit......................................................................................5
Setup procedure.......................................................................................6
Specifications.............................................................................................7
Video inputs and outputs.................................................................7
Audio inputs and outputs.................................................................7
Control input/output..........................................................................7
Audio performance.............................................................................7
Other.........................................................................................................7

Thank you very much for purchasing a UR-Stream 4K/UHD
VIDEO STREAMER/RECORDER.
Before connecting and using this unit, please take time toread this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how toproperly 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/).

UR-Stream is not a medical grade device. Installation anduse of UR-Stream in a healthcare or medical facility such as
hospital are the responsibility of the installer. TEAC is notliable for any troubles and/or issues which may be causedby use of a non-medical grade device in that facility.

Included items
Trademarks
oo TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.
oo The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia
Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in United States and othercountries.
oo The SDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

This product includes the following items.
Take care when opening the package to avoid damaging theitems. Keep the box and packing materials for transportation inthe future.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if anyof these items are missing or have been damaged duringtransportation.
00Main unit.................................................................................................x 1
00USB flash drive......................................................................................× 1
oo TASCAM DISCOVERY application
oo Reference Manual
00Installation brackets...........................................................................× 2

oo Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registeredtrademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in theUnited States and/or other countries.

00Euroblock plug.....................................................................................× 4
00Cable band kit......................................................................................× 1
00Owner’s Manual (this document) .................................................× 1

oo Apple, Mac, macOS, iPad, Lightning, App Store and iTunes aretrademarks of Apple Inc.
oo Google Chrome are trademarks of Google Inc.
oo Other company names, product names and logos in thisdocument are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.

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

Supported web browser
Google Chrome version 39 or newer

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Conventions used in this manual

Precautions for placement and use

In this manual, we use the following conventions:oo The operating temperature range of this unit is 0–40 °C.

oo SD/SDHC memory cards are called “SD cards”.

oo 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

oo “USB flash drives” are sometimes called “USB drives”.
oo 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 specialcases.
ATTENTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage toequipment or lost data, for example.
VCAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury.

Note about the Reference ManualThis 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/).

oo To enable good heat dissipation, do not place anything on
top of the unit.
oo Do not place this unit on top of a power amplifier or otherdevice that generates heat.
oo When installing this unit on or under a desk, use the included
attachment brackets.

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

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

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Setup procedure

1.

Using a category 5E or higher LAN cable (1) connect theUR-Stream to a switching hub that supports PoE Plus power
supply.

NOTETo connect to a switching hub that does not support PoE Plus
power supply, use a dedicated PS-P1220E AC adapter (soldseparately) to supply power.
Use the AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P1220E) to connect a power
supply to the unit as shown below.

DC plug
Power outlet

TASCAM PS-P1220E (sold separately)2.

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.

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3.

Connect the included USB flash drive to a computerconnected to the network and open the “Setup” folder.

4.

Select the file for the operating system being used andinstall TASCAM DISCOVERY.

5.

Launch TASCAM DISCOVERY.

6.

Click “Open” for the UR-Stream that you want to log intoand launch the “Streaming Dashboard”.

7.

Click the tab area screen selection buttons to open theencoder or decoder settings screen.
To encode:
oo Click “Encoder Control” to open the Encoder Control
screen.
oo Click the Output Settings
button on theEncoder Control screen to open the encoder output
screen.
oo Select the tab for the desired streaming type.
To decode:
oo Click “Decoder Control” to open the Decoder Control
screen.
oo Click the Stream Settings
button on theDecoder Control screen to open the Decoder Stream
Settings screen.
oo Select the tab for the desired streaming type.
Specifications

Specifications
Video inputs and outputs
HDMI IN/OUT ports
Connector: Type A receptacle

Input resolutions
2160p30/p29.97/p25/p24/p23.98,1080p60/p59.94/p50/p30/p29.97/
p25/p24/p23.98, 720p60/p59.94/p50,576p50, 480p60, 480p59.94

Frame rate limiting
On/OffEncode scaling resolution
Passthrough, 320x180p, 480x270p,640x360p, 720x480p, 720x576p,960x540p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080p,3840x2160p

Encoding formats
H.264, H.265

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: -9dBFS)+18 dBu ( 6.16 Vrms, Ref. Level: -14dBFS)+20 dBu ( 7.75 Vrms, Ref. Level: -16dBFS)
Input impedance: 10 kΩ or higher

ANALOG IN connectors(unbalanced)
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jackInput impedance: 10 kΩ
Minimum input level: -10 dBV (0.316Vrms)
Maximum input level: +6 dBV (2.0Vrms)

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: -9dBFS)+18 dBu (6.16 Vrms, Ref.Level: -14dBFS)+20 dBu (7.75 Vrms, Ref.Level: -16dBFS)
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 (0.316Vrms)
Maximum output level: +6 dBV (2.0Vrms)
oo 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms

Control input/output
Ethernet/PoE+ connector
Connector: RJ-45Transmission protocol: T CP/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

Audio performance
Built-in AD converter
performance
Distortion (THD+N)
0.002%

S/N ratio
102dB

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 (AACencoding/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: 1
 13 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: J EITA indicates compliance withJEITA CP-2150

OtherPower
PoE Plus Class 4
TASCAM PS-P1220E AC adapter (soldseparately)

Power consumption
12.2W

Dimensions
214 × 44.5 × 136.1mm (W x H x D,including protrusions)

Built-in DA converter
performance

WeightDistortion (THD+N)

Operating temperature range

0.00035%850g
0 - 40°C (32 - 104°C)

S/N ratio
130dB

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TEAC CORPORATION

1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan Phone: +81-42-356-9160

TEAC AMERICA, INC.

10410 Pioneer Blvd. Suite #1, Santa Fe Springs, California 90670, U.S.A. Phone: +1-323-726-0303

TEAC EUROPE GmbH.

Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany Phone:+49-611-7158-0

0720 MA-3154A