RGBlink TAO 1mini-HN USB/HDMI Streaming Node User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- RGBlink
Table of Contents
TAO 1mini-HN USB/HDMI Streaming Node
TAO 1mini
User Manual
Article NO: RGB-RD-UM-TAO 1mini E001 Version NO: V1.1
Content
Declarations ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
FCC/Warranty ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Operators Safety
Summary …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Installation Safety Summary
…………………………………………………………………………………………………4
Chapter 1 Your Product …………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
1.1 In the Box ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 1.2 Product
Overview ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
1.2.1 Key Features ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 1.2.2 Appearance
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 1.2.3 Connectors
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 1.3 Dimension
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9
Chapter 2 Install Your Product ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
2.1 Connect Input Signal …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 2.2 Connect
Power Supply ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 2.3 Connect HDMI Output
………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 2.4 Connect Network
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………10 2.5 Network Configuration
…………………………………………………………………………………………………11 2.5 Connect Input Audio Signal and
External Monitor ………………………………………………………….. 12
Chapter 3 Use Your Product …………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
3.1 Input Area …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13 3.1.1 Input
Signal Selection ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 3.1.2 NDI Decoding
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 3.1.3 RTMP Pull
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..16 3.1.4 Play Video in U Disk
………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
3.2 Output Area ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..18 3.2.1 RTMP Push
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18 3.2.2 NDI Encoding
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………19 3.2.3 USB Recording
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….20
3.3 Settings ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 3.3.1 Home
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………22 3.3.2 Input Settings
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23 3.3.3 Output Settings
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 3.3.4 Network
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28 3.3.5 Bluetooth
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30 3.3.6 Fan Control
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………31 3.3.7 Brightness
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31 3.3.8 About TAO 1mini
……………………………………………………………………………………………………32
3.4 ON AIR ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34
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3.5 Status Display Area ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39
Chapter 4 Ordering Codes ………………………………………………………………………………………………40
4.1 Product Code ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 40
Chapter 5 Support ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 41
5.1 Contact us …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..41
Chapter 6 Appendix ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 42
6.1 Specification ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 42 6.2 FAQ
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 43 6.3 Terms & Definitions
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 44 6.4 Revision History
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 50
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Thank you for choosing our product! This User Manual is designed to show you
how to use this product quickly and make use of all the features. Please read
all directions and instructions carefully before using this product.
Declarations
FCC/Warranty
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area may cause harmful interference, in which case the user will
be responsible for correcting any interference.
Guarantee and Compensation
RGBlink provides a guarantee relating to perfect manufacturing as part of the
legally stipulated terms of guarantee. On receipt, the purchaser must
immediately inspect all delivered goods for damage incurred during transport,
as well as for material and manufacturing faults. RGBlink must be informed
immediately in writing of any complains.
The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case
of special systems and software on the date of commissioning, at latest 30
days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of
compliant, RGBlink can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own
discretion within an appropriate period. If this measure proves to be
impossible or unsuccessful, the purchaser can demand a reduction in the
purchase price or cancellation of the contract. All other claims, in
particular those relating to compensation for direct or indirect damage, and
also damage attributed to the operation of software as well as to other
service provided by RGBlink, being a component of the system or independent
service, will be deemed invalid provided the damage is not proven to be
attributed to the absence of properties guaranteed in writing or due to the
intent or gross negligence or part of RGBlink. If the purchaser or a third
party carries out modifications or repairs on goods delivered by RGBlink, or
if the goods are handled incorrectly, in particular if the systems are
commissioned operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the
goods are subject to influences not agreed upon in the contract, all guarantee
claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid. Not included in the
guarantee coverage are system failures which are attributed to programs or
special electronic circuitry provided by the purchaser, e.g. interfaces.
Normal wear as well as normal maintenance are not subject to the guarantee
provided by RGBlink either. The environmental conditions as well as the
servicing and maintenance regulations specified in this manual must be
complied with by the customer.
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Operators Safety Summary
The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel.
Do Not Remove Covers or Panels
There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover
will expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not remove the
top cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed.
Power Source
This product is intended to operate from a power source that will not apply
more than 230 volts rms between the supply conductors or between both supply
conductor and ground. A protective ground connection by way of grounding
conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation.
Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmospheres
To avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Installation Safety Summary
Safety Precautions
For all product installation procedures, please observe the following
important safety and handling rules to avoid damage to yourself and the
equipment. To protect users from electric shock, ensure that the chassis
connects to earth via the ground wire provided in the AC power Cord. The AC
Socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.
Unpacking and Inspection
Before opening product shipping box, inspect it for damage. If you find any
damage, notify the shipping carrier immediately for all claims adjustments. As
you open the box, compare its contents against the packing slip. If you find
any shortages, contact your sales representative. Once you have removed all
the components from their packaging and checked that all the listed components
are present, visually inspect the system to ensure there was no damage during
shipping. If there is damage, notify the shipping carrier immediately for all
claims adjustments.
Site Preparation
The environment in which you install your product should be clean, properly
lit, free from static, and have adequate power, ventilation, and space for all
components.
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Chapter 1 Your Product
1.1 In the Box
Power Adapter
USB-C Cable
Double-thread 1/4 Screw
Storage Box
Note: The color of the accessories is subject to actual conditions.
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1.2 Product Overview
TAO 1mini supports HDMI & UVC and FULL NDI gigabit Ethernet video stream
codecs for encoding and decoding. TAO 1mini features light in weight and small
in appearance, which makes it easy to carry. Standard camera screw holes can
be easily installed to the camera bracket. The device has a 2.1-inch touch
screen for real-time monitoring of signals and menu operations. Support U disk
recording, support PoE and other functions.
System Connection
1.2.1 Key Features
Small and compact, easy to carry Serve as either NDI video encoder or NDI
decoder Support multiple formats, including RTMP/RTMPS/RTSP/SRT/FULL NDI/NDI |
HX3/NDI | HX2/
NDI | HX Stream to at least 4 platforms at the same time Resolution up to
4K@60 Low latency of end-to-end transmission Intuitive touch control, higher
color and image quality Power from USB-C or PoE network Dual ¼in mounts LED
TALLY indicators
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1.2.2 Appearance
1
3
2
No.
Item
Description
1
Touch Screen
2.1-inch TFT touch screen for real-time monitoring of signals and menu operations.
2
¼in Mounts For installation.
3
TALLY Lamp LED TALLY indicators to show device status.
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1.2.3 Connectors
2 1
7
3 4
5 6
No.
Connectors Description
1
USB-C
Connect to the power supply, support PD protocol.
2
HDMI-OUT
Connect to external monitor for real-time monitoring of inputs and outputs.
For receiving video signal from your phone or others. Connect
3
USB-C
to USB camera for UVC capture. Support 5V/1A reverse power
supply.
4
HDMI-IN
For receiving video signal.
5
3.5mm Audio Socket
For analog audio input and audio output monitoring.
6
USB 3.0
Connect to hard disk for recording, and storage up to 2T.
7
LAN
Gigabit network port, support PoE.
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1.3 Dimension
Following is the dimension of TAO 1mini for your reference:
91mm(diameter)×40.8mm(height).
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Chapter 2 Install Your Product
2.1 Connect Input Signal
The camera or device with HDMI compliance can be input signal to TAO 1mini by
HDMI interface. You can also connect camera with USB interface to USB-C or
USB-A interface of TAO 1mini. Users can check the resolution of the input
signal on the 2.1 inch touch screen when there is active signal plug in.
2.2 Connect Power Supply
RGBlink TAO 1mini is packaged with a USB-C power link cable and a standard
power adapter. When connect the power supply, please check the power supply
standard used in your country/area. Besides, you can also use PoE module for
power supply.
2.3 Connect HDMI Output
You can use an HDMI cable to connect TAO 1mini to a monitor with an HDMI input
interface, so that you can monitor the input, output and audio display in real
time. The HDMI output resolution of TAO 1mini is up to 4K@60.
2.4 Connect Network
Connect one end of the network cable to LAN port of TAO 1mini and the other
end to the switch. You can also connect directly to the network port of your
computer.
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2.5 Network Configuration
TAO 1mini and your computer configuration must be in the same LAN. There are
two ways to configure a network. You can turn on DHCP for automatic capture of
IP address, net mask and gateway or configure IP address, net mask and gateway
manually by turning off DHCP. The detailed operations are as follows. The
first way is to use DHCP to automatically obtain IP. User should firstly
ensure that the switch has access to the network. Then connect TAO 1mini and
the computer to the same switch and in the same LAN. Finally, turn on DHCP of
TAO 1mini for automatic capture of IP. No configuration is needed for your
computer.
The second way is Manual Setting. Step 1: Click Network icon in Settings for
TAO 1mini network configuration. Turn off DHCP and manually configure IP
address, net mask and gateway. The default IP address is 192.168.5.100.
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Step 2: Turn off the computer’s network an then configure TAO 1mini and
computer to the same LAN. Please set the IP address of the computer network
port to 192.168.5..
Step 3: Please click the buttons on the computer as follows: “Network and
Internet Settings” > “Network and Sharing Center” > “Ethernet” > “Internet
Protocol Version 4” > “Use the following IP address”, then manually enter the
IP address with 192.168.5. and then click OK to confirm.
2.5 Connect Input Audio Signal and External Monitor
TAO 1mini features one 3.5mm standard audio jack which can be used for
connecting audio signal. You can also use external speakers or headphones to
monitor the main output audio signal in real time.
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Chapter 3 Use Your Product
Once powering on TAO 1mini, the 2.1 inch display will show TAO 1mini logo and
then come into the main menu. Operator can follow the operations below to use
TAO 1mini. The main menu of TAO 1mini can be divided into five parts: Input
Area, Output Area, Settings, ON AIR and Status Display Area.
Notice 1. User can choose function by tapping the icon and set parameters
through pressing and holding the icon. 2. User can choose different functions
by tapping Arrow Icons. 3. NDI Encoding mode and NDI Decoding mode cannot work
simultaneously.
3.1 Input Area
Input Area
You can perform five functions in Input Area, including HDMI Input Signal
Selection, UVC Input Signal Selection, USB Player, RTMP Pull and NDI Decoding.
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Click yellow arrows to choose function you need and then trigger this function
through tapping. The icon in the middle indicates the function been selected.
3.1.1 Input Signal Selection
Click yellow arrows to choose/switch input signal. HDMI/UVC for you to choose
from.
User can enter Input Signal parameter setting interface by pressing and
holding the icon so as to adjust volume, shown as below.
HDMI: Choose MUTE or adjust volume. ( 0-100 adjustable)
UVC: Choose MUTE or adjust volume. ( 0-100 adjustable)
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MIC IN: Choose MUTE or adjust volume. ( 0-100 adjustable)
3.1.2 NDI Decoding
You can configure network of other device (Support NDI decoding function ) and
TAO 1mini to the same LAN. Then click Search to find the NDI sources in the
same LAN. Tap yellow arrows to select NDI Decoding icon. Press and hold the
icon to enter the following interface.
Find the NDI source to be decoded by swiping the screen and then click to
decode and output. If no valid NDI source is founded, the screen will pop up
following interface to remind users.
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3.1.3 RTMP Pull
Tap yellow arrow to choose RTMP Pull icon so as to trigger this function.
You can turn on Bluetooth to pair TAO 1mini with your mobile phoneFor more
details, please refer to 3.3.4 Bluetooth), so that you can import RTMP stream
address via TAO APP, shown as below.
If TAO APP has not been installed in your mobile phone, please click the icon
for installation and then do the above operations again.
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3.1.4 Play Video in U Disk
You can insert U disk to USB 3.0 port of TAO 1mini so as to play the video
stored in U disk.
Click yellow arrow to select Player icon, then press and hold the icon to enter the following interface. In this interface, you can choose different videos by wiping the screen left and right.
Click to pause.
Click to play.
In Player interface, you can view video name( Here is Rgblink_Video), video duration and video playback progress.
User can click
to switch video-playing mode.
Icon Description: Random Play
List Circulation
Single Play.
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3.2 Output Area
Output Area
You can perform three functions in Output Area, including RTMP Push, NDI Encoding and Video Recording.
3.2.1 RTMP Push
Press and hold RTMP Push icon in Output Area. User can check RTSP/RTMP/SRT
stream address and click
icon to confirm your selection.
User can modify IP address of TAO 1mini in Network Settings and then
RTSP/RTMP/SRT stream address will follow IP modification.
Resolution, Bitrate and Display Mode can be set by clicking , shown as below.
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3.2.2 NDI Encoding
TAO 1mini supports NDI 5.0 decoding and can transmit data in
H.264/H.265/RGBA/YUV442 format. In NDI network, TAO 1mini can convert video
data from other channels (such as IP video streaming, HDMI, etc.) into NDI
format and send it to the receiver. Press and hold NDI Encoding icon to enter
the interface.
User can choose encoding format (NDI | HX by default) and then do other parameter settings.
Resolution: Up to 3840x2160p60. Choose resolution
by swiping the screen up and down. Click
to
confirm.
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Bitrate: Choose bitrate by swiping the screen up and down. Click to confirm.
Encoding Format: FULL NDI, NDI|HX, NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3 available, NDI|HX by
default. Click to confirm.
Compression Format: H.264 and H.265 compression format for user to select.
Click to confirm.
Channel Name: Cannot be edited. HX indicates format of NDI encoding, 100
indicates the last segment of IP address. Users can revise channel name via
software.
3.2.3 USB Recording
Plug USB hard drive to TAO 1mini USB port and then TAO 1mini can work as a
recorder. The storage of USB disk is up to 2T. Press and hold USB Recording
icon to do the following settings.
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Users can set resolution, bitrate and check disk info.
Bitrate: Up to 64Mbps. Choose bitrate by swiping the screen up and down. Click
to confirm.
Resolution:Up to 3840x2160p60. Choose resolution by swiping the screen up and
down. Click to confirm.
Disk info: Check disk capacity and remaining recording time.
v
You can return to the main menu to check the recording status, shown as below.
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3.3 Settings
Settings
The left area of the interface is the Settings Area, where users can perform
eight functions, such as HOME, INPUT, OUTPUT, INTERNET, BLUETOOTH, FAN SPEED,
BRIGHTNESS and ABOUT.
3.3.1 Home
Click to return to the main interface of TAO 1mini.
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3.3.2 Input Settings
Click
to enter Input Settings page. You can operate five functions, including RTMP Pull, NDI
Decoding, UVC Input Settings, Video Playing and Audio Settings.
NoticeClick
to return to the previous interface.
3.3.2.1 RTMP Pull
Click RTMP Pull icon in Input Settings. You can perform RTMP Pull function with TAO APP, shown as below.
For more details, please refer to 3.1.3 RTMP Pull. 3.3.2.2 NDI Decoding Click NDI Decoding icon in Input Settings to enter the following interface.
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For more details, please refer to 3.1.2 NDI Decoding. 3.3.2.3 UVC Input Settings Click UVC icon in Input Settings to enter the following interface.
Brightness
Mirror
In this interface, user can adjust Brightness or turn on/off Mirror mode.
3.3.2.4 Play the Video
TAO 1mini can serve as a player. Click Player icon in Input Settings to enter the following interface.
You can view video name, check video duration, video playback progress and
switch video-playing mode. For more details, please refer to 3.1.4 Play Video
in U Disk.
3.3.2.5 Audio
Click Audio icon in Input Settings to enter the following interface to adjust
volume of HDMI/UVC input signal and microphone.
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3.3.3 Output Settings
Click
to enter Output Settings page. You can perform six functions, including RTMP Push, NDI
Encoding, USB Recording, HDMI Output Settings, UVC Output Settings and Audio Settings.
Notice: Click
to return to the previous interface.
3.3.3.1 RTMP Push
Click RTMP Push icon in Output Settings. You can achieve RTMP Push and for
more details, please refer to 3.2.1 RTMP Push.
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3.3.3.2 NDI Encoding
Click NDI Encoding icon in Output Settings to enter the parameter setting
interface. Then click yellow arrows for selection.
Resolution
Bitrate
Encoding Format Compression Format Channel Name
Users can set resolution, bitrate, encoding format, compression format and check the channel name. For more details, please refer to 3.2.2 NDI Encoding.
3.3.3.3 USB Recording
Click Recording icon in Output Settings to do the following settings.
Users can set bitrate, resolution and check disk info.
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3.3.3.4 HDMI Output Settings Click HDMI icon in Output Settings to enter the
parameter setting interface.
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You can set HDMI output resolution by swiping the screen up and down. The
resolution is up to 3840x2160p60. After setting, click to confirm. 3.3.3.5 UVC
Output Setting Click UVC icon in Output Settings to enter the parameter
setting interface.
You can choose output resolution by swiping the screen and then click yellow arrow and you can also set mirror mode and display mode.
to confirm. Tap the
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Output Setting: Up to 1080p60. Choose resolution
by swiping the screen up and down. Click
to
v
confirm.
Mirror: Turn on/off mirror mode by swiping the
v
screen left and right.
Display Mode: Vertical mode and landscape
v
mode optional. Click to confirm.
3.3.3.6 Audio Setting Click Audio icon in Output Settings to enter the
parameter setting interface.
v
You can set HDMI output volume ( 0-100 adjustable) by swiping the screen up
and down or choose MUTE mode.
3.3.4 Network
Click Network icon to do the following settings. Tap yellow arrow for function
selection.
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TAO 1mini supports WIFI connection. User can connect TAO APP in the mobile
phone and TAO 1mini to the same WIFI so as to gain easier access to streaming
via TAO APP.
TAO 1mini supports DHCP. If DHCP is turned on, TAO 1mini will automatically
capture the IP address.
DHCP is off by default. If DHCP is turned off, users can manually set the IP
address, net mask and gateway. When setting the IP Address, Net Mask and
Gateway, user can click the corresponding bank below and select number by
swiping the screen.
After setting, click to confirm.
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3.3.5 Bluetooth
Click Bluetooth icon to do the settings.
You can turn on/off Bluetooth by swiping the screen left and right, shown as below.
TAO 1mini can import stream-address with TAO APP. Firstly, you should pair TAO 1mini with TAO APP via Bluetooth. The following interface will pop up to remind the user whether to import a new stream address.
Click YES to receive the stream address.
NoticeMake sure the distance between TAO 1mini and mobile phone is within 2m
to ensure the stability of Bluetooth connection.
After turning on Bluetooth, you need to pair the device with TAO APP within
300s. Otherwise, you need to click refreshing icon for re-searching.
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3.3.6 Fan Control
Click Fan icon for fan speed adjustment.
In the fan control interface, you can set the fan speed. Four gears for you to choose from, and you can also turn on Auto to achieve automatic adjustment of the fan speed.
3.3.7 Brightness
Click Brightness icon to enter the following interfaces.
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You can set the brightness and select screen rotation. Brightness: 0-100
adjustable.
Display Rotation: 0°/ 180°adjustable.
3.3.8 About TAO 1mini
Click Information icon to enter the following interface.
User can check device information, turn on TALLY, upgrade TAO 1mini and choose factory reset.
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Device Information: Show device name, Serial number and software version
TALLY: Choose to turn off TALLY control or set TALLY light color and
brightness you need.
Upgrade: Choose version recognized by U disk and then click version for
upgrade. After selection, click to confirm.
Factory Reset: A message will appear to remind you of your factory reset
operation. If you confirm the reset, click .
Notice1. Keep TAO 1mini plugged in during upgrading, shown as Image 1. 2. If
no file available on the USB disk or the file can not be recognized, the
interface will display “None”, shown as Image 2.
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Image 1
Image 2
3.4 ON AIR
Click ON AIR and TAO 1mini will start streaming. Press and hold this icon to
enter streaming configuration interface.
Following steps take YouTube stream as the example. There are two methods for
you to choose from.
The first method is to operate RTMP Push via USB disk.
Step 1: Make sure TAO 1mini connect to the network. Step 2: Open YouTube
Studio on your computer to Copy Stream URL and Stream Key.
Step 3: Create a new TXT file first, and paste the Streaming URL and Streaming Key (the format must be : rtmp//:YOUR STREAM URL/YOUR STREAM KEY), and save the TXT file to USB as rtmp.ini.(Newline is required to
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add multiple streaming addresses) and connect the USB disk to TAO 1mini’s USB
port. Step 4: Press and hold the streaming settings, you can see the links of
the platforms identified by TAO 1mini after entering the settings, select the
links of the live stream platforms you need, tap Next. After everything is
set, tap confirm, it’ll automatically go back to the home page, then tap ON
AIR.
The second method is to operate RTMP Push via TAO APP.
Step 1: Copy stream address and stream key to the following address
(https://live.tao1.info/stream_code/i ndex.html) to create the QR code. The
created QR code will be displayed in the right.
Step 2: Use your mobile phone to scan the following QR code so as to download
TAO APP.
Step 3: Click TAO APP Icon to enter the homepage. Click Scan Icon in the
homepage and then click Send RTMP to Device.
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Step 4: Take following steps to turn on Bluetooth of TAO 1mini. Step 5: Turn
on Bluetooth of TAO APP. Then TAO 1mini will be recognized, shown as below.
Click connect to pair TAO 1mini with TAO APP.
Step 6: After successful paring, users should firstly click Device Name and
then scan the QR code created in step 1.
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Step 7: The RTMP address will be shown in the box, then click Send RTMP.
Step 8: Then TAO 1mini will pop up a message, shown as below. Click YES to receive RTMP stream address.
Notice:1.Make sure the distance between TAO 1mini and mobile phone is within
2m so as to ensure the stability of Bluetooth. 2.Pair TAO 1mini with TAO APP
within 300s. Otherwise, you need to click refreshing icon for re-searching.
Then choose the platform you need. The saved platforms are displayed at the
top of the interface, and the newly added platforms are displayed at the
bottom. The green circle indicates the platform been chosen. Press and hold
the icon to check stream address and click Edit in the middle for deletion of
platform.
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Users can also set resolution, bitrate and display mode by clicking , shown as
below.
Finally, click ON AIR in the main interface to stream ( Support up to 4 live
streaming platforms at the same time).
Notice: –Streaming, –Available but Failed in Streaming.
User can do the following operations: 1: The user can hide the setting options
by clicking the blank screen. And the interface will display output
information at the top and the input information at the bottom. As shown in
the figure above, information such as
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recording duration, streaming platform and output resolution are displayed. 2:
On the basis of operation 1, user can click the screen again to hide all the
information, and only the streaming picture will be displayed on the screen.
3: On the basis of operation 2, user can click the screen again to restore the
setting interface.
3.5 Status Display Area
Click blank area of the homepage. The left area of interface is the Status
Display Area, which displays the status of the TAO 1mini.
no network input with network input
no USB with USB
Bluetooth is not connected. Bluetooth is connected.
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Chapter 4 Ordering Codes
4.1 Product Code
410-5513-05-1
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Chapter 5 Support
5.1 Contact us
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Chapter 6 Appendix
6.1 Specification
Interface
Input
HDMI 2.0
1×HDMI-A
UVC
1×USB-C
Output
HDMI 2.0
1×HDMI-A
Audio
Input
1×3.5mm Audio Jack
Communication LAN(PoE)
1×RJ45
USB 3.0
Power Performance HDMI 2.0 input
USB-C LAN(PoE) Input resolution
Format
1×USB-A
1×PD USB-C 1×RJ45
720p@50/60 | 1080i@50/60 | 1080p@30/50/60 1280×720@50/60 | 1280×768@60 |
1280×1024@60 | 1366×768@60 | 1360×768@60 | 1600×900@60 | 1920×1080@50/60 |
3840×2160@60
YUV 4:2:2
Bit depth
8 bit/10 bit
Pixel format
BT.601 | BT.709
UVC/USB-C input
Audio Input
LAN
Image delay
3 frames
Input resolution
Decoding performance Audio delay setting
1024×768@60 | 1280×720@50/60 | 1280×768@60 | 1280×1024@60 | 1360×768@60 |
1920×1080@24/25/30/50/60
MJPEG/YUV | H.264 | H.265
0~160ms
Analog audio input MIC/LINE
Maximum input level +6dBV
Coding performance Support MJPEGYUV,H.264,H.265
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HDMI 2.0 output
Power
Working Environment
Mode Input voltage Maximum power Temperature
Humidity
Physical
Weight
Dimension
Speed mode RTMP coding Maximum output speed Output resolution
Audio PoE, PD 5~12V
10W 0~55
5%~85%
Product Packaged Product Packaged
CBR,VBR,FIXQP,AVBR,QPMAP Support streaming software 125Mbps 720×480@30 |
1280×720@30 | 1920×1080@30/60 | 3840×2160@60 Embedded audio output
180g 780g 91mm(diameter)×40.8mm(height) 215mm x 145mm x 80mm
6.2 FAQ
1.There is an operation error/equipment abnormality, and it needs to be reset.
How to reset? A: Please try to unplug the power supply, power on and then turn
on the device.
2.Does TAO 1mini support encoding and decoding at the same time? A: Cannot.
TAO 1mini supports two encoding function and decoding function, but it can
only work in one mode at the same time.
3. If TAO 1mini fails to record files and there is no recorded file in the U
disk? A: If you choose to stop recording, the interface will pop up a
countdown prompt to remind you not to unplug the U disk. Please keep U disk
plugged in, otherwise the file will be damaged. (It is recommended to use a U
disk in FAT32 format, please avoid using a U disk in EXFAT format)
4.The HDMI signal cannot be recognized and there is no input source? A: The
input format does not support YUV444 format and HDCP format, please try to
change the input source. (the input source supports RGB/YUV422/YUV420 format)
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5.TAO 1mini may cannot collect data when plugged in and plugged in? A: Please
DO NOT plug or unplug the input source frequently during use.
6.Streaming function of TAO 1mini. A: Three kinds of streaming functions are
supported. The first one is to use the RTMP streaming code of YouTube for
direct streaming. The second one is to use the NDI encoding function of TAO
1mini. The third one is to use local RTMP, SRT, RTSP streaming codes for local
streaming. ONLY ONE method is supported at the same time.
7.How much is the streaming delay and external network delay of TAO 1mini? A:
: The streaming delay of TAO 1mini is approximately within 100ms, and the
delay of external network depends on different networks, generally between
10-20s.
8.Will the five features of TAO 1mini, monitor, recorder, switcher, encoder,
and streamer affect each other? A: Besides Switcher, it is recommended to use
only one of the other four functions of TAO 1mini. Otherwise, the output
frames of LCD and HDMI will be reduced to 10-15 frames to ensure a 60-frame
streaming.
9.Dose TAO 1mini supports working across network segments? A: Yes. As long as
the network bandwidth allows.
6.3 Terms & Definitions
RCA: Connector used primarily in consumer AV equipment for both audio and
video. The RCA connector was developed by the Radio Corporation of America.
BNC: Stands for Bayonet Neill-Concelman. A cable connector used extensively in
television (named for its inventors). A cylindrical bayonet connector that
operates with a twist-locking motion .
CVBS: CVBS or Composite video, is an analog video signal without audio. Most
commonly CVBS is used for transmission of standard definition signals. In
consumer applications the connector is typically RCA type, while in
professional applications the connector is BNC type.
YPbPr: Used to describe the colour space for progressive-scan. Otherwise known
as component video.
VGA: Video Graphics Array. VGA is an analog signal typically used on earlier
computers. The signal is non-interlaced in modes 1, 2, and 3 and interlaced
when using in mode.
DVI: Digital Visual Interface. The digital video connectivity standard that
was developed by DDWG (Digital Display Work Group). This connection standard
offers two different connectors: one with 24 pins that handles digital video
signals only, and one with 29 pins that handles both digital and analog video.
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SDI: Serial Digital Interface. Standard definition video is carried on this
270 Mbps data transfer rate. Video pixels are characterized with a 10-bit
depth and 4:2:2 color quantization. Ancillary data is included on this
interface and typically includes audio or other metadata. Up to sixteen audio
channels can be transmitted. Audio is organised into blocks of 4 stereo pairs.
Connector is BNC.
HD-SDI: High-definition serial digital interface (HD-SDI), is standardized in
SMPTE 292M this provides a nominal data rate of 1.485 Gbit/s.
3G-SDI: Standardized in SMPTE 424M, consists of a single 2.970 Gbit/s serial
link that allows replacing dual link HD-SDI.
6G-SDI: Standardized in SMPTE ST-2081 released in 2015, 6Gbit/s bitrate and
able to support 2160p@30.
12G-SDI: Standardized in SMPTE ST-2082 released in 2015, 12Gbit/s bitrate and
able to support 2160p@60.
U-SDI: Technology for transmitting large-volume 8K signals over a single
cable. a signal interface called the ultra high definition signal/data
interface (U-SDI) for transmitting 4K and 8K signals using a single optical
cable. The interface was standardized as the SMPTE ST 2036-4.
HDMI: High Definition Multimedia Interface: An interface used for the
transmission of uncompressed high definition video, up to 8 channels of audio,
and control signals, over a single cable. HDMI 1.3: Released on June 22 2006,
and increased the maximum TMDS clock to 340 MHz (10.2 Gbit/s). Support
resolution 1920 × 1080 at 120 Hz or 2560 × 1440 at 60 Hz). It added support
for 10 bpc, 12 bpc, and 16 bpc color depth (30, 36, and 48 bit/px), called
deep color. HDMI 1.4: Released on June 5, 2009, added support for 4096×2160 at
24 Hz, 3840×2160 at 24, 25, and 30 Hz, and 1920×1080 at 120 Hz. Compared to
HDMI 1.3, 3 more features added which are HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC) , audio
return channel (ARC),3D Over HDMI, a new Micro HDMI Connector, an expanded set
of color spaces. HDMI 2.0: Released on September 4, 2013 increases the maximum
bandwidth to 18.0 Gbit/s. Other features of HDMI 2.0 include up to 32 audio
channels, up to 1536 kHz audio sample frequency, the HE-AAC and DRA audio
standards, improved 3D capability, and additional CEC functions. HDMI 2.0a:
Was released on April 8, 2015, and added support for High Dynamic Range (HDR)
video with static metadata. HDMI 2.0b: Was released March, 2016, support for
HDR Video transport and extends the static metadata signaling to include
Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG).
HDMI 2.1: Released on November 28, 2017. It adds support for higher
resolutions and higher refresh rates, Dynamic HDR including 4K 120 Hz and 8K
120 Hz.
DisplayPort: A VESA standard interface primarily for video, but also for
audio, USB and other data. DisplayPort (orDP) is backwards compatible with
HDMI, DVI and VGA.
DP 1.1: Was ratified on 2 April 2007, and version 1.1a was ratified on 11
January 2008. DisplayPort 1.1 allow a maximum bandwidth of 10.8 Gbit/s (8.64
Gbit/s data rate) over a standard 4-lane main link, enough to support
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1920×1080@60Hz
DP 1.2: Introduced on 7 January 2010, effective bandwidth to 17.28 Gbit/s
support increased resolutions, higher refresh rates, and greater color depth,
maximum resolution 3840×2160@60Hz
DP 1.4: Publish on 1 Mar, 2016.overall transmission bandwidth 32.4 Gbit/s
,DisplayPort 1.4 adds support for Display Stream Compression 1.2 (DSC), DSC is
a “visually lossless” encoding technique with up to a 3:1 compression ratio.
Using DSC with HBR3 transmission rates, DisplayPort 1.4 can support 8K UHD
(7680×4320) at 60 Hz or 4K UHD (3840×2160) at 120 Hz with 30 bit/px RGB color
and HDR. 4K at 60 Hz 30 bit/px RGB/HDR can be achieved without the need for
DSC.
Multi-mode Fiber: Fibers that support many propagation paths or transverse
modes are called multi-mode fibers, generally have a wider core diameter and
are used for short-distance communication links and for applications where
high power must be transmitted.
Single-mode Fiber: Fiber that support a single mode are called single-mode
fibers. Single-mode fibers are used for most communication links longer than
1,000 meters (3,300 ft).
SFP: Small form-factor pluggable , is a compact, hot-pluggable network
interface module used for both telecommunication and data communications
applications.
Optical Fiber Connector: Terminates the end of an optical fiber, and enables
quicker connection and disconnection than splicing. The connectors
mechanically couple and align the cores of fibers so light can pass. 4 most
common types of optical fiber connectors are SC, FC, LC,ST.
SC: (Subscriber Connector), also known as the square connector was also
created by the Japanese company Nippon Telegraph and Telephone. SC is a
push-pull coupling type of connector and has a 2.5mm diameter. Nowadays, it is
used mostly in single mode fiber optic patch cords, analog, GBIC, and CATV. SC
is one of the most popular options, as its simplicity in design comes along
with great durability and affordable prices.
LC(Lucent Connector) is a small factor connector (uses only a 1.25mm ferrule
diameter) that has a snap coupling mechanism. Because of its small dimensions,
it is the perfect fit for high-density connections, XFP, SFP, and SFP+
transceivers.
FC: (Ferrule Connector) is a screw type connector with a 2.5mm ferrule. FC is
a round shaped threaded fiber optic connector,mostly used on Datacom, telecom,
measurement equipment, single-mode laser.
ST: (Straight Tip) was invented by AT&T and uses a bayonet mount along with a
long spring-loaded ferrule to support the fiber.
USB: Universal Serial Bus is a standard that was developed in the mid-1990s
that defines cables, connectors and communication protocols. This technology
is designed to allow a connection, communication and power supply for
peripheral devices and computers.
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USB 1.1: FullBandwidth USB, specification was the first release to be widely adopted by the consumer market. This specification allowed for a maximum bandwidth of 12Mbps.
USB 2.0: or HiSpeed USB, specification made many improvements over USB 1.1. The main improvement was an increase in bandwidth to a maximum of 480Mbps. USB 3.2: Super Speed USB with 3 varieties of 3.2 Gen 1(original name USB 3.0), 3.2Gen 2(original name USB 3.1), 3.2 Gen 2×2 (original name USB 3.2) with speed up to 5Gbps,10Gbps,20Gbps respectively.
USB version and connectors figure:
USB 2.0
Type A
Type B Mini A
Mini B
Micro- Micro Type C
A
-B
USB 3.0
USB 3.1&3.2
NTSC: The colour video standard used in North America and some other parts of
the world created by the National Television Standards Committee in the 1950s.
NTSC utilizes an interlaced video signals.
PAL: Phase Alternate Line. A television standard in which the phase of the
colour carrier is alternated from line to line. It takes four full images (8
fields) for the colour-to-horizontalimages (8 fields) for the colour-to-
horizontal phase relationship to return to the reference point. This
alternation helps cancel out phase errors. For this reason, the hue control is
not needed on a PAL TV set. PAL, is widely used in needed on a PAL TV set.
PAL, is widely used in Western Europe, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, and
Micronesia. PAL uses 625-line, 50-field (25 fps) composite colour transmission
system.
SMPTE: Society of Motion image and Television Engineers. A global
organization, based in the United States, that sets standards for baseband
visual communications. This includes film as well as video and television
standards. VESA: Video Electronics Standards Association. An organization
facilitating computer graphics through standards.
HDCP: High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) was developed by Intel
Corporation an is in wide use for protection of video during transmission
between devices.
HDBaseT: A video standard for the transmission of uncompressed video (HDMI
signals) and related features using Cat 5e/Cat6 cabling infrastructure.
ST2110: A SMPTE developed standard, ST2110 describes how to send digital video
over and IP networks. Video is transmitted uncompressed with audio and other
data in a separate streams.
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SMPTE2110 is intended principally for broadcast production and distribution
facilities where quality and flexibility are more important.
SDVoE: Software Defined Video over Ethernet (SDVoE) is a method for
transmission, distribution and management AV signals using a TCP/IP Ethernet
infrastructure for transport with low latency. SDVoE is commonly used in
integration applications.
Dante AV: The Dante protocol was developed for and widely adopted in audio
systems for the transmission of uncompressed digital audio on IP based
networks. The more recent Dante AV specification includes support for digital
video.
NDI: Network Device interface (NDI) is a software standard developed by NewTek
to enable video-compatible products to communicate, deliver, and receive
broadcast quality video in a high quality, low latency manner that is frame-
accurate and suitable for switching in a live production environment over TCP
(UDP) Ethernet based networks. NDI is commonly found in broadcastapplications.
RTMP: Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) was initially a proprietary protocol
developed by Macromedia (now Adobe) for streaming audio, video and data over
the Internet, between a Flash player and a server.
RTSP: The Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is a network control protocol
designed for use in entertainment and communications systems to control
streaming media servers. The protocol is used for establishing and controlling
media sessions between end points.
MPEG: Moving Picture Experts Group is a working group formed from ISO and IEC
developing standards that allow audio/video digital compression and
Transmission.
H.264: Also known as AVC (Advanced Video Coding) or MPEG-4i is a common video
compression standard. H.264 was standardized by the ITU-T Video Coding Experts
Group (VCEG) together with the ISO/IEC JTC1 Moving Picture Experts Group
(MPEG).
H.265: Also known as HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding ) H.265 is the
successor to the widely used H.264/AVC digital video coding standard.
Developed under the auspices of ITU, resolutions up to 8192×4320 may be
compressed.
API: An Application Programming Interface (API) provides a predefined function
which allows access capabilities andfeaturesorroutines viaa software or
hardware, without accessing source code or understanding the details of inner
working mechanism. An API call may execute a function and/or provide
datafeedback/report.
DMX512: The communication standard developed by USITT for entertainment and
digital lighting systems.The wide adoption of the Digital Multiplex (DMX)
protocol has seen the protocol used for a wide range of other devices
including video controllers. DMX512 is delivered over cable of 2 twisted pairs
with 5pin XLR cables for connection. ArtNet: An ethernet protocol based on
TCP/IP protocol stack, mainly used in entertainment/events applications.
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Built on the DMX512 data format, ArtNet enables multiple ” universes ” of
DMX512 to be transmitted using ethernet networks for transport.
MIDI: MIDI is the abbreviation of Musical Instrument Digital Interface. As the
name indicates the protocol was developed for communication between
electronical musical instruments and latterly computers. MIDI instructions are
triggers or commands sent over twisted pair cables, typically using 5pin DIN
connectors. OSC: The principle of Open Sound Control (OSC) protocol is for
networking sound synthesizers, computers, and multimedia devices for musical
performance or show control. As with XML and JSON, the OSC protocol allows
sharing data. OSC is transported via UDP packets between devices connected on
an Ethernet.
Brightness: Usually refers to the amount or intensity of video light produced
on a screen without regard to colour. Sometimes called black level.
Contrast Ratio: The ratio of the high light output level divided by the low
light output level. In theory, the contrast ratio of the television system
should be at least 100:1, if not 300:1. In reality, there are several
limitations. Well-controlled viewing conditions should yield a practical
contrast ratio of 30:1 to 50:1.
Colour Temperature: The colour quality, expressed in degrees Kelvin (K), of a
light source. The higher the colour temperature, the bluer the light. The
lower the temperature, the redder the light. Benchmark colour temperature for
the A/V industry include 5000°K, 6500°K, and 9000°K.
Saturation: Chroma, Chroma gain. The intensity of the colour, or the extent to
which a given colour in any image is free from white. The less white in a
colour, the truer the colour or the greater its saturation. Saturation is the
amount of pigment in a colour, and not the intensity.
Gamma: The light output of a CRT is not linear with respect to the voltage
input. The difference between what you should have and what is actually output
is known as gamma.
Frame: In interlaced video, a frame is one complete image.A video frame is
made up of two fields, or two sets of interlaced lines. In a film, a frame is
one still image of a series that makes up a motion image. Genlock: Allows
synchronisation of otherwise video devices. A signal generator provides a
signal pulses which connected devices can reference. Also see Black Burst and
Color Burst.
Blackburst: The video waveform without the video elements.It includes the
vertical sync, horizontal sync, and the Chroma burst information. Blackburst
is used to synchronize video equipment to align the video output.
ColourBurst: In colour TV systems, a burst of subcarrier frequency located on
the back part of the composite video signal. This serves as a colour
synchronizing signal to establish a frequency and phase reference for the
Chroma signal. Colour burst is 3.58 MHz for NTSC and 4.43 MHz for PAL.
Colour Bars: A standard test pattern of several basic colours (white, yellow,
cyan, green, magenta, red, blue, and
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black) as a reference for system alignment and testing. In NTSC video, the
most commonly used colour bars are the SMPTE standard colour bars. In PAL
video, the most commonly used colour bars are eight full field bars. On
computer monitors the most commonly used colour bars are two rows of reversed
colour bars
Seamless Switching: A feature found on many video switchers. This feature
causes the switcher to wait until the vertical interval to switch. This avoids
a glitch (temporary scrambling) which often is seen when switching between
sources.
Scaling: A conversion of a video or computer graphic signal from a starting
resolution to a new resolution. Scaling from one resolution to another is
typically done to optimize the signal for input to an image processor,
transmission path or to improve its quality when presented on a particular
display.
PIP: Picture-In-Picture. A small image within a larger image created by
scaling down one of image to make it smaller. Other forms of PIP displays
include Picture-By-Picture (PBP) and Picture- With-Picture (PWP), which are
commonly used with 16:9 aspect display devices. PBP and PWP image formats
require a separate scaler for each video window .
HDR: is a high dynamic range (HDR) technique used in imaging and photography
to reproduce a greater dynamic range of luminosity than what is possible with
standard digital imaging or photographic techniques. The aim is to present a
similar range of luminance to that experienced through the human visual
system.
UHD: Standing for Ultra High Definition and comprising 4K and 8K television
standards with a 16:9 ratio, UHD
follows the 2K HDTV standard. A UHD 4K display has a physical resolution
of3840x2160 which is four times the area and twice both the
widthandheightofaHDTV/FullHD (1920 x1080) video signal.
EDID: Extended Display Identification Data. EDID is a data structure used to
communicate video display information, including native resolution and
vertical interval refresh rate requirements, to a source device. The source
device will then output the provided EDID data, ensuring proper video image
quality.
6.4 Revision History
The table below lists the changes to the User Manual.
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