RGBlink TAO 1pro User manual

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Quick Start
●5.5 inch HD touch screen for operation
●Network HD streaming,H.264 encoding
●Asynchronous rotation of main screen and HDMI output
●2*UVC inputs,2*HDMI 1.3 input and 1* HDMI 2.0 output
●Bluetooth 5.0
●NDI 5.0 encoder
●Monitor with waveform, vector and histogram analyse
●Network HD streaming,H.264 encoding
●Recorder to USB 2.0 SSD hard disk, range up to 2TB
●Multistream up to 4 Live Streaming platform simultaneously
●Optional external battery up to two batteries
TAO 1pro

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Content
Overview ............................................................................................................... 3
Hardware Orientation ............................................................................................4
Front Panel .............................................................................................................4
Interface Panel ....................................................................................................... 5
Product Installation ............................................................................................... 6
Use Your Product ................................................................................................... 7
Signal Switch .......................................................................................................... 7
Streaming ...............................................................................................................7
Player ..................................................................................................................... 9
NDI Decoder ...........................................................................................................9
NDI Encoder ........................................................................................................... 9
Recorder .............................................................................................................. 10
Settings ................................................................................................................ 10
Brightness/RGB Waveform/Vector/Histogram ..................................................... 11
Audio Meter .........................................................................................................11
Viewfinder ............................................................................................................11
Specification ........................................................................................................ 12
Contact Information .............................................................................................14

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Overview
TAO 1pro is a Broadcasting streaming decoder with a 5.5 inch FHD preview display,but also a 4 channels seamless video
switcher for 2 USB 3.0 and 2 HDMI 1.3 inputs, and supports streaming directly by ethernet output which is ready to connect to
external cloud based router and streaming from Anywhere to Everywhere.
TAO 1pro is compatible with standard USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 cameras by UVC protocol, and brings itself as a much affordable
and user friendly streaming tools for anybody, the talents who is willing to be Anchor Online.
TAO 1pro is also with touch panel for finger configuration, and with optional 2 chargable battery extending its capacity for
outdoor application.
TAO 1pro can be devided into four parts: Input/Output Area, Scroll Area, Reminder Area and Status Display Area.
Scroll Area
Status Display Area
Reminder Area
Input/Output Area

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Hardware Orientation
Front Panel
No.
Item
Description
1
Power Button
Gently press to turn on,long press 3 seconds to turn off
2
Touch Screen
5.5 inch touch screen for menu control

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Interface Panel
No.
Connectors
Number
Description
1
HDMI IN
2×HDMI IN
Connect to camera and computer
2
HDMI OUT
1×HDMI OUT
Connect to external monitor
3
Type C
1×PD Type C
Connect to the power supply
4
Audio
1×MIC IN/LINE OUT
Connect to microphone and earphone
5
LAN
1×RJ45
Gigabit network port
6
USB 2.0
1×USB Type A
Connect to harddisk for recording,and storage up to
2T
7
USB 3.0
2×USB Type A
Connect to USB camera for UVC capture

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1. Power on TAO 1pro via USB-C power
cord.
Product Installation
2. Connect the input source to TAO
1pro HDMI IN connector.
4. Connect microphone to Audio IN
interface, speaker or earphones to Audio
OUT interface.
6.After connection,press the power switch
on the top panel to open the device.
5. Connect TAO 1pro to the router via
CAT6 and stream to the live platform.
3. Connect monitor to HDMI OUT interface
to preview the input and output.

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Use Your Product
Signal Switch
1. Gently touch【HDMI 1】in the bottom menu bar.
2. Select the signal you want to choose/switch.
.
Streaming
Following steps take YouTube stream as example:
1. Make sure TAO 1pro connect to the network.
2.Open YouTube Studio on your computer,select【Go Live】--【Stream】,Copy Stream URL and Stream Key.
1. Source Status: --No Source; --Ready; --Selected.
2. Only by switching to the UVC signal can the control be achieved. Grey status of UVC signal indicates unavailable
status.

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3.Create a new TXT file first,and paste the Streaming URL and Stream 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 add multiple
streaming addresses) and connect the USB disk to TAO 1pro’s RECORD USB port.
4.Click [Stream Output] icon to enter the following interface.
5.Click [Confirm] to enter the [Stream Output Config] interface.
6.Click [ON AIR] to stream ( support up to 4 live streaming platforms at the same time).
Source Status: --Available but Failed in Streaming; --Streaming.

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2
Player
1. Insert a USB flash drive into the USB 2.0 port and then play the video in the USB.
2. Press the icon to enter the [Player] interface and select the video you want to play.
NDI Decoder
1. Set the IP address (same as the network of camera ), subnet mask and gateway in [Network Settings] of [Scroll
Area].
2. Press the icon to turn on the switch to start NDI decoding function.
NDI Encoder
Press the NDI decoding icon to enter the interface to set relative parameters.
Note: If there is no USB flash drive inserted, the icon displays gray status.

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Recorder
1. Plug USB hard drive to TAO 1pro USB 2.0 port.
2. Click record icon to start recording.
Settings
Click [Setting] in Scroll Area to enter following interface to set Input Settings, Network, Bluetooth, UVC Control,
Fan Control, Stream Output, NDI Decoder, NDI Encoder, Display and About.
Note: If there is no USB flash drive inserted, the recording icon displays gray status.
Input Settings: Input Signal, Input Format, Audio Sampling Rate, Signal Name, Brightness, Contrast,
Saturation, Hue and Sharpness.
Network: Set IP Address, Netmask and Gateway.
Bluetooth: ON/OFF. Turn ON Bluetooth and choose the device to be connected to achieve control of PTZ
camera.
UVC Control: Adjust parameters of PTZ cameras connected to TAO 1pro.
Fan Control: Set fan speed and fan mode.
Stream Output: Set display mode, resolution ,frame rate, bitrate.
NDI Decoder/Encoder: Same settings as previous parts shown.
Display:Set the brightness of the output, HDMI output resolution and display rotation.
About: Include device info, language setting, update setting and factory reset.

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Brightness/RGB Waveform/Vector/Histogram
Click Brightness/RGB Waveform/Vector/Histogram to select position and transparency.
Audio Meter
Click Audio Meter to adjust settings of input and output audio.
Viewfinder
Click [Viewfinder] to select frame size(16:9 or 4:3). Users can cut out the screen outside the frame based on the
actual size.

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Specification
Connectors
Input
HDMI 1.3
2×HDMI-A
USB 3.0
2×USB TypeA
Output
HDMI 2.0
1×HDMI-A
Record
USB 2.0
1×USB TypeA
Audio
In
1×3.5mm Audio Jack
Out
1×3.5mm Audio Jack
Communication/
Stream
LAN
1×RJ45
Power
1×USB-C
Performance
Input
Resolutions
HDMI
SMPTE
720p@50/60 | 1080p@23/24/60
VESA
1024×768@60 | 1280×720@60 | 1280×800@60 | 1280×1024@60 |
1360×768@60 | 1600×1200@60 | 1680×1050@60 |1920×1080@60
Output
Resolutions
HDMI
SMPTE
720p@50/60 | 1080p@24/25/50/60 | 2160p@60
VESA
1024×768@60 | 1280×720@50/60 | 1280×800@60 | 1280×1024@60 |
1360×768@60 | 1920×1080@50/60 | 3840×2160@60
Supported
Standard
HDMI
1.3(Input) | 2.0(Output)
USB
3.0
Screen Feature
Screen
Dimension
5.5 ’’TFT
Resolution
1080×1920 pixels
Dot Pitch
0.063(H)×0.021(W)(mm)
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
450cd/m²
Contrast
1000:1
Backlight
LED
View Angle
80°/80°(L/R)80°/80°(U/D)

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Power
Input Voltage
9V/2A
Max Power
18W
Environment
Temperature
0℃~55℃
Humidity
5%~85%
Physical
Weight
Net
350g(without battery);882g(with battery)
Package
770g
Dimension
Net
161mm×106mm×36mm
Package
255mm×145mm×85mm

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Contact Information
Warranty:
All video products are designed and tested to the highest quality standard and backed by full 3 years parts and
labor warranty. Warranties are effective upon delivery date to customer and are non-transferable. RGBlink
warranties are only valid to the original purchase/owner. Warranty related repairs include parts and labor, but
do not include faults resulting from user negligence, special modification, lighting strikes, abuse(drop/crush),
and/or other unusual damages.
The customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair.
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Development Zone, Xiamen, China
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