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Technical Support
Epiphan’s products are backed by our professional support team. If you are having issues with your product,
please gather details about your system and contact our team by:
l Emailing support@epiphan.com
l Live chat via the link on our support site http://www.epiphan.com/support/
l Phone toll free at 1-877-599-6581 or call +1-613-599-6581
Be sure to include as much information about your problem as possible. Including:
l Problem description
l Details of the video or audio source (type, connection, resolution, refresh rate, etc.)
l Product serial number
l Product firmware version (if applicable, from web admin interface)
Firmware release 3.15.2 is a maintenance release with bug fixes and improvements to the way Pearl's web
interface works.
Visual layout editor
Layout items can be re-ordered
Release 3.15.1 introduced the visual layout editor with video sources, images and text items added to layouts.
Starting with release 3.15.2, layout items can now be re-ordered so you are free to add items in any order and
drag and drop them above or below one another.
Finer position control
You can now use the keyboard arrow keys to nudge layout items into position. See the note on positioning
items in Add an image (custom channel)Add a video source (custom channel)
Remote control
Video switching via RS-232 and HTTP APIs
The HTTP and RS-232 APIs are augmented to allow remote control over which layout is the currently active
layout in a channel. See Third party integration for details.
Firmware update to 3.15.2
If you have already updated to firmware release 3.15.1, there are no special firmware update instructions to
follow.
For systems with firmware release 3.14.4 or older, read these special notes.
Firmware release 3.15.1 introduced the terrific new visual channel layout editor which adds the ability to have
multiple layouts per channel and simplifies custom channel components like text overlays, images, and picture
in picture layouts.
The firmware update process preserves your channel's encoding, streaming and recording settings, merges
your previous visual channel setup in out a new channel layout. We have tested this process carefully, but in
some circumstances you may still need to do some small manual adjustments to get the best possible results.
Before you do a firmware update, take notes or a snapshot of your channel's layout. It is also a good idea
to note your current release version make a configuration backup for the rare case you choose to return to
your current release. After the firmware update, go to the sources page for your channel and review the
created layout for your channel. If needed, make adjustments using the procedures described in Create a
custom channel.
Please note these other two important changes:
1. No signal images are not supported in 3.15.1 and 3.15.2. If they are present during the firmware
upgrade process, they are propagated forward, but there is no way to edit or modify the no signal
image through the channel layout editor. To delete the no signal image you must delete the layout and
recreate it.
2. The text overlay channel name shortcut (%c symbol) is not supported in 3.15.1 or 3.15.2. To work
around this issue, manually enter your channel's name in the text overlay box (in the channel layout
editor) instead of using the %c symbol.
Limitations and known issues
This section includes known issues or limitations that affect functionality or usability and ways that you can
work around these limitations.
Affecting encoding
l Limitation: When Pearl is overloaded, video frames or audio samples can be dropped causing variable
frame rate and audio cracks.
Workaround: Pearl is a powerful system capable of many simultaneous tasks, but like any other
computing device, it has finite resources. If this problem is observed, check the CPU load from your
system's Info page. To reduce system load, delete unused channels and unused layouts, or reduce the
complexity of layouts by scaling at the source instead of having the system scale, or reduce the number
of sources in layouts.
l Limitation: When audio is enabled on an SDIsource where video is already being captured, it takes up
to 15 seconds for the system to detect the audio. Once detected, the audio is properly synchronized
with the video.
Workaround: Start the SDI signal with audio enabled, or check to ensure audio is detected before
streaming or recording.
l Auto sources (Auto-A and Auto-B) do not have an audio source in firmware release 3.15.2.
Workaround: Add your desired audio source to your channel's layout using the layout editor on the
channel's Sources page.
l Encoding with MPEG-4 sometimes results in poor quality.
Workaround: From the channel's stream setup, increase the video bitrate to improve picture quality.
l Video bitrate for MJPEG streams is larger than the configured value.
Workaround: Verify the actual bitrate on the channel's channel status page when there are connected
viewers. If lower bitrates are important, select another codec.
l For VGAsources only, some wide-mode resolutions are not correctly identified and result in a slightly
squished image (e.g. for a 1360x768 source, the detected resolution may be 1024x768).
Workaround:This issue is related to the video output hardware. Test your source to see if it exhibits
the issue. If possible, avoid using wide-mode for VGAdisplays that exhibit this issue.
l Some cameras are sensitive to EDIDs and are not captured at optimal settings. When capturing from
these cameras, the HD signal may be down-sampled by the camera to an SD signal because the
Epiphan system doesn't share the EDID the camera expects for its HD signal.
Workaround:ContactEpiphan customer support for a custom EDID to resolve this issue.
l Encoding video at 60 fps with either 16 mHz or 22 mHz AAC audio can result in some dropped video
frames.
Workaround: Select another video frame rate, a different audio sampling rate, or choose MP3 audio.
l The automatically calculated frame size for HDVGA sources is occasionally incorrect.
Workaround: This problem is caused due to cable degradation or poor cable connection. Re-seat or
exchange your VGAcable. If the problem is still not resolved, visit the Epiphan Pearl support page for a
customEDID to resolve the issue.
Affecting streaming and recording
l Output from the Auto-A and Auto-B sources (in the auto channels or in channels using these inputs on
a layout) can sometimes flicker to another source plugged into the same row (e.g. from HDMI-A to
VGA-A and back to HDMI-A).
Workaround: Use specific sources in your layouts, or keep only one item plugged into row A and one
item plugged into row B.
l When switching layouts while streaming or recording it's possible to have a small number of frames
(approximately 100ms worth) repeated in the stream or recording file, and over the same time period a
small number of frames from the new layout skipped.
Workaround: If dropped frames are problematic for your application, avoid the layout switching
feature.
l CPU is under high load when rotating a source through the sources configuration menu.
Workaround: If possible, manually or programatically rotate the source image (e.g. rotate the camera
or use the source's software settings) instead of rotating via the streaming system's configuration
pages.
l If the hard drive runs out of space when recording a video, recording may fail.
Workaround: Use Automatic FileUpload to configure your system to automatically offload and erase
recordings as they are made. See File and recording transfer for more details.
Affecting the web interface
l It is possible to name two or more channels with the same value. Use of automatic file transfer and
UPnP is unpredictable if this occurs.
Workaround:Ensure each channel has a unique name.
l The automatic file upload (AFU) file queue shows a maximum of 15 files, Newer 15 and Top of the list
buttons do not work. All files are transfered, even though they are not lists.
Workaround: Wait for the queue to have fewer files in the list.
Affecting other areas
l Pearl fails to restart after improper shutdown (power cable removed or rapid power cycle). LED and
touch screen blink.
Workaround: Restart Pearl by removing the power cable for 20 seconds, then reattaching the cable
and powering the system back on.
l Due to changes in the way channel layouts are created, some HTTP and RS-232 remote layout
commands no longer available 3.15.1 and 3.15.2.These include values for setting the text overlay,
logo, logo positioning, keep aspect ratio and no signal image.
Workaround: Update your scripts to avoid using these commands. See the manual for a full list,
affected API keys are listed as deprecated.
l Custom No Signal images are not available in 3.15.2.
Workaround: If possible in your application, use layouts to create a full-screen image that depicts the
desired no signal message and switch to the live feed when it comes online. Otherwise, use the default
no signal image.
l Text overlays in 3.15.2 do not support the %c variable to show the channel name.
Workaround: If channel name is desired in the text overlay, type in the name manually into text
overlay box in the layout editor.
l When using Internet Explorer to view the web admin interface, cached versions of pages can be
displayed instead of the most recent version of a page. This affects the Sources configuration page
most and may cause the user to think a new layout or changed layout has gone missing.
Workaround:Refresh the page by pressing Ctrl-F5.
Table Of Contents
Thank You for Choosing Epiphan!iii
Firmware update to 3.15.2iv
Limitations and known issuesv
Table Of Contentsviii
Start here1
About this Guide1
What is Pearl?3
AV inputs3
What's in the Box?4
Front and back view5
Tech specs7
Quick start11
What’s Next?16
PART 1: Setup17
The admin interface18
Connect to the admin interface18
User administration23
Pearl's touchscreen36
Touchscreen overview36
View system information38
Channel monitoring40
Pearl's audio jack42
Control recording43
Configure the touch screen45
View system information52
Configure network settings53
Verify IP Address and MAC address via the touch screen53
Verify IP Address and MAC address via the web interface54
Configure DHCP55
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Configure a static IP address57
Tether to a mobile network60
Perform network diagnostics62
Configuration presets64
Configuration presets overview64
Configuration groups67
Create a configuration preset68
Apply a configuration preset from the web interface69
Apply a configuration preset using the touch screen71
Apply theFactory default configuration preset74
Update a configuration preset75
Delete a configuration preset76
Configurationpreset considerations77
Configure date and time82
Verify date and time via the touch screen82
Verify date and time settings83
Configure synchronized time (NTP, PTP v1, and RDATE)84
Configure the date and time manually85
Change the time zone86
Configure a Local NTP Server86
PART 2: Capture87
What is a channel?88
Use the automatic channels Auto A and Auto B89
Create a simple channel92
Create a custom channel95
Configure encoding124
Add channel metadata134
Preview a channel135
Preview all channels at once137
Rename a channel138
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Delete a channel138
Live video mixing / switching140
What is a source?144
Connect a source145
Preview a source146
Configure a source146
Rename a source150
Control audio volume151
Confirm audio levels (via the touch screen)152
Troubleshoot capture153
Remove black bars (matte) from the video153
Force the capture card to use a specific EDID156
Unstretch the output video159
Video not centered (VGAsources only)160
Remove the combing effect on images161
Video looks squished (VGA sources only)162
Video too bright, too dark or washed out (VGAsources only)163
PART 3: Stream165
What is streaming?166
Choose a streaming option166
Supported streaming formats167
Stream to viewers168
Stream content using HTTPor RTSP168
Configure HTTP and RTSP streaming ports170
Stream content using HLS(HTTP Live Streaming)171
Send stream URLs to viewers172
View the Flash stream173
Viewing with a web browser176
Viewing with a media player (RTSP)177
Disable (and enable) streams for viewers178
Restrict access to streams for viewers179
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Restrict viewers by IPaddress181
IPRestriction Examples182
Stream to a server185
Stream to a CDN187
Stream content using multicast198
Stream to a media player203
Stream content using multicast203
Stream content using UPnP210
Samples of stream settings217
Streaming video content217
Streaming slide content218
PART 4: Record219
What is a recording?220
Recording basics220
Record a channel via the web interface221
Record a channel via the touch screen223
Configure recording file size225
Restart recording227
Recorders228
Add a recorder228
Change the channels recorded by a recorder229
Record with a recorder230
Rename recorded files232
Delete recorded files manually232
Recorded files235
View list of recorded files235
Download recorded files manually236
Extract tracks from a recording237
Rename recorded files239
Delete recorded files manually239
File and recording transfer241
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Automatic file upload (AFU) overview241
Choose files to include in AFU242
Enable and set timing for AFU243
AFU to an FTP server246
AFU using RSync247
AFU using CIFS249
AFU to a secure FTP server250
AFU using SCP252
AFU or copy to USB drive254
View the AFU log261
Manage the AFU queue261
Local FTPserver264
Configure the local FTP server264
Using the local FTP Server266
PART 5: Maintenance268
Mobile / tablet operator interface269
Connect to the tablet interface269
Confidence monitoring using the tablet interface271
Verify disk space via the tablet interface273
Control recording via the tablet interface273
Switch to the full admin interface274
Power down and system restart275
Restarting the device via the web interface275
Shutting down the Device via the Web Interface276
Shutting down the device manually276
Save and restore device configuration277
Save device configuration277
Load a saved device configuration278
Perform factory reset280
Restore factory configuration via the web interface280
Firmware upgrade282
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Check for Firmware Updates282
Install firmware283
Support287
Download logs and "allinfo"287
Configure remote support289
Disable Remote Support290
Storage disk maintenance292
Check disk storage space292
Check disk storage space via the touch screen293
Schedule disk check293
Perform disk check294
Third party integration295
Control with RS-232 / serial port296
Control with HTTPcommands302
Configurationkeys forthirdparty APIs306
Troubleshooting319
Releases and Features321
Software and Documentation License323
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Start here
Welcome, and thank you for buying Epiphan’s Pearl™. This guide will help you configure your new system.
To get started, review the What is Pearl? and What's in the Box? sections. Next, a Quick start guide walks you
through the basic steps to get a single video (and optional audio) source configured as a streamable,
recordable output from Pearl.
Following the quick start section, a set of task-based procedures help you to tweak the system exactly how
you want it. These procedures are broken into five categories: Setup, Capture, Stream, Record and
Maintenance.
About this Guide
Warnings are depicted as follows.
This is a warning.
Tips and Notes are depicted as follows.
This is a tip.
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Throughout this guide there are situations where more than one solution will complete a task. In those cases
the guide describes the simplest or most common variation first.
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What is Pearl?
Pearl is a small, silent, portable live video production switcher. It supports live video streaming and recording,
capturing and streaming audio and HD video sources with resolutions up to 2048×2048. UsingPearl, you can
capture, record and stream computer monitors, radar displays, or anything that outputs to SDI, HDMI, DVI-I
(single link), VGA or component. Accompanying audio is supported via SDI, HDMI and TRS.
Simultaneously capture four audio visual sources and choose how you want to record and stream them. Keep
them separate, configure them in multi-source layouts for live switching, or do both!
The resulting streams can be viewed a number of ways through media players, browsers, on mobile devices
and through Content Distribution Networks (CDNs). Recorded files can be downloaded via FTPor set to
automatically upload via FTP, RSYNC, or CIFS and can be integrated into your Content Management System
(CMS).
Pearl does not capture from HDCP encrypted sources.
AV inputs
Pearl supports the following AVinputs directly. Nearly every other AV input is supported provided you have
the correct converter or adapter.
When using Pearl it is recommended you use a maximum of four simultaneous input sources.
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Table 1 Inputs for Pearl
SDI
SDI
2
* Pearl only captures video and audio from HDMIsources if the content is not HDCP-protected.
Audio
(Linear PCM)
ü
HDMI™ /
DVI-I (single link)
2
HDMI
Audio
(Linear
PCM)
ü
VGA
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Left/Right TRS
Audio
(Balanced or
Unbalanced)
What's in the Box?
Pearl is a compact, portable system weighing only 3.4 lbs ( 1.54 kg) and measuring 187 mm (D) × 270 mm (W)
× 82 mm(H) (7.4” × 10.6” × 3.25”).
Pearl is shipped in a hard shell case that you can re-use for storing or moving Pearl between jobs.
Inside the hard shell case, under the foam tray you'll find the power cable and the following items:
1. One SDIcable
2. One HDMI cable
3. One VGAcable
4. One DVI(male) to HDMI(female) adapter
5. One Ethernet cable
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Table 2 Description of Included Cables (images for identification only, color and appearance may vary)
ImageNameDescription
SDIcable
HDMI cable
VGA Cable
DVI (male) to HDMI(female)
adapter
Connects SDI sources to Pearl's SDI
ports.
Connects HDMI or DVIsources to
Pearl's HDMI ports.
Connects VGA (or Component, if used
with a converter) signals to Pearl's VGA
ports.
Connects DVI sources to Pearl. Connect
the adapter to the output on your
screen or device, then connect the
provided HDMI cable to the adapter
and one of the HDMI ports on Pearl's
back panel.
RJ-45 Ethernet cableConnects the system to your network.
Front and back view
Pearl's front panel has the power indicator light, audio monitor jack and touch screen display for confidence
monitoring and simple configuration. The rear has an array of familiar computer connections. See below for a
complete listing of Pearl's physical features.
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Table 3 Pearl Front and Back Panel Descriptions
Label NameDescription
Touch screen front panel
display
3.5 mm audio jack
Power lightGlows when the system is powered on.
Power Button
Power jack
Used for confidence monitoring and simple configuration such as
obtaining system information and starting/stopping recordings.
For audio confidence monitoring. Plays the audio for the currently visible channel
Press to turn on; press and release to initiate a graceful system shutdown.
The power supply is plugged in here. The port requires a 19 Vcenterpositive DC power source. Alway use the provided power supply.
VGA inConnects VGA and other analog video signals toPearl.
HDMIinConnects HDMI and DVIsignals to Pearl.
TRSAudio inConnects balanced or unbalanced(line) left/right TRS audio to Pearl.
Lock
Row A/B designators
For connection of external hard drives, flash drives, or control interfaces.
Allows Pearl to be locked to a desk or surface using a laptop lock
cable.
This manual and Pearl's web admin interface refer to row A and row B.
Ports above the line are part of row A, ports below form row B.
Tech specs
This table outlines the technical specifications for Pearl. Go to www.epiphan.com/pearl to get the most recent
product specifications and additional information about Pearl.
Table 4 Specifications for Pearl
(2) SDI
Connectors
Resolutions
Video Inputs
HDVideo Format
Options
(2) HDMI™ / DVI¹
(2) VGA / Component²
VESA modes: 640×480 to 2048×2048 (or 2650×1600);
Custom HDMI/VGA/DVI/SDI modes up to 1920x1200
3G-SDI; HD-SDI; SD-SDI;
DVI single link;
HDMI;
R, G, B plus separate HSync and VSync signals;
R, G, B plus CSYNC signal;
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R, G, B with Sync-on-Green synchronization
(2) ¼" left/right TRS audio (balanced; or line/unbalanced)
Audio InputConnectors
SDI audio
HDMI audio
Connectors
Video Output
Built-In Display
Audio Output3.5 mm audio Front-mounted jack for confidence monitoring
Built-in Display
Video Encoding
Front touch screen display for live switching, confidence monitoring, quick configuration, system information and recording control
Video CodecsH.264, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Video Bit Rates100 - 9,999 kbit/sec
Key Frame IntervalsProgrammable
Color Resolution4:2:0
Output Frame SizeConfigurable up to 3840x2160
Frame Rates
(per output stream)
(2) Displayport (software selectable content)*
(to be implemented in a future release)
Front touch screen display used for system information,
confidence monitoring and recording control
60 fps at 1920×1080 capturing and streaming 2 sources
simultaneously
30 fps at 1920×1080 capturing and streaming 4 sources
simultaneously
Audio EncodingAudio Codecs
Encoder BitrateSample Frequencies
MP364-192 kbps 22 kHz, 44 kHz, 48 kHz
PCM-22 kHz, 44 kHz, 48 kHz
AAC64-192 kbps16 kHz, 22 kHz, 44 kHz, 48 kHz
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Connector10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45
StreamsMPEG-TS, FLV, ASF and MJPEG
RTSP over TCP/UDP
Publish to Streaming Server / CDN(RTSP, RTMP)
IPNetwork Interfaces
Multicast StreamsRTP, MPEG-TS &RTP and MPEG-TS over UDP
HLS - Native Apple HTTP stream for iPad, iPhone and iPod
Touch
Video / Audio Recording
and File Management
Network Discovery /
Announce
Internal Storage
Local Storage
Network Storage
Playback and Recorded Formats
Web UI for full administration. On-screen display and mobile UI for confidence
monitoring and simple administration.
UPnP, SAP
1 TB³
Automatically removes oldest recordings from internal
storage as space is required.
File maintenance through admin interface (Web UI)
Automatic or manual copy to local USB drives via the (2)
USB 2.0 ports
FTP server and FTP client capabilities (automatic and
manual)
Download recorded videos (AVI, MOV, MP4or MPEG-TS)
using the Web UI and playback through any compatible
player.
Administration
Time SynchronizationNTP, TIME (RFC 868), PTP v1 (IEEE-1588-2002 V1)
Product Dimensions10⅝" x 3¼" x 7⅜" (270mm x 82mm x 187mm)
Product Weight3.4 lbs (1.54kg)
Multiple user accounts/passwords.
Included API for integration into existing environments (executed via HTTP or
RS-232). RS-232 API integration requires a USB to RS-232 adapter (not
included).
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Country of OriginMade in North America (Canada)
¹Using HDMI port, with the supplied adapter
²Requires component to VGA adapter (not included)
³The Internal 1TB HDD provides approximately 900GB of space for recording. Recording space can be
virtually unlimited with the use of networked storage.
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Quick start
This section helps you get up and running quickly with your Pearl.
Before you get started, make sure you have:
l a video source (i.e. a camera, a computer, a tablet, or a phone) (for SDIand HDMI, the source must not
be HDCPprotected)
l for SDI orHDMI sources, accompanying audio over the same source cable
l the appropriate cables or adapters to convert the output to SDI, HDMI or VGA (if needed)
l optionally, a separate TRS audio source such as a microphone
l ideally, a network with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
l a computer with a web browser connected to the same network (this is referred to as the “admin”
computer in the steps below)
These instructions include steps for setting up and configuring audio. Skip these optional steps if
you do not want to configure an audio source at this time.
Pearl is pre-configured with two plug and play channels: Auto A and Auto B. This quick start uses these
channels to get you streaming and recording as soon as possible.
Get started quickly with auto channels:
1. Turn on your HD source and connect the output cable to a port in Row A on the back of Pearl (if
needed, use an adapter such as the DVI to HDMI adapter).
2. If desired, plug a second source into one of the Row B inputs on the back of the system.
3. (optional) Attach a set of left/right TRS audio cables from your audio source to the TRS audio input
ports on the back of Pearl.
4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Pearl. Connect the Ethernet cable to your network.
5. Attach the power cable to the system and plug it into a power source.
6. Press the power button on the back panel to turn on the system.
7. Wait for the Pearl to complete the power up sequence. The system is ready a few moments after the
power LED illuminates.
8. (optional) Plug speakers or headphones into the 3.5 mm audio jack at the front ofPearl.
The system automatically configures the channel's frame size to match the source resolution and calculates
the best bit rate for the default frame rate of 30 fps.
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Pearl's front screen, if enabled (it is enabled by default, see Configure the touch screen), updates to show you
previews of your channel(s) for confidence monitoring. Use your speakers or headphones to verify audio
quality and levels.
In release 3.15.1 your channel will not automatically have audio. Audio is added in the following
steps.
To view the auto channels:
If you don't want to add audio to your channel, you're done with configuration!
You can start viewing the channel(s) immediately by using a browser on a computer on the same network.
1. Find the system’s IP address: from a single channel view or grid view, touch the system settings (gear)
button then touch System Status.
2. Open a browser window on a computer on the same LAN or network
3. Browse to one of the following URLs:
For Auto A:http://<IP Address for Pearl>/preview.cgi?channel=1
For Auto B: http://<IP Address for Pearl>/preview.cgi?channel=2
For example:http://192.168.0.183/preview.cgi?channel=2
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You'll find alternate connection streams (i.e. RTSPor MPEG-TS) for these channels by logging into the admin
interface and accessing Auto A and Auto B by the links under the Channels menu. See What is streaming?
Configure audio
Pearl is managed from a web interface. This interface acts as a configuration utility and system monitor.
You can access the web interface via either the device's IP address on your network, via DNS-based discovery
if you have Bonjour services installed, or via a static recoveryIPaddress. This quickstart uses the IP address
method. You can follow other discovery methods described in the section Connect to the admin interface.
Connect to the admin interface:
1. Find the system’s IP Address:
l from a single channel view or grid view, touch the system settings (gear) icon then touch
System Status; or
l if your system doesn't have any channels showing, touch the screen anywhere to move to the
system settings screen then touch System Status.
2. Type the following string into the address bar of your web browser on your admin computer (where <ip
address> is the ip address of your Pearl):
http://<IP address of Pearl>/admin
For example: http://192.168.0.183/admin
3. Enter the user name and password then click OK. The administrative user is ‘admin’. Initially no
password is set. To set a password follow the procedure outlined in User administration.
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Add audio to the channel's sources list
Channels expose your sources to your streaming users and prepare the sources for recording. Your auto
channel already has the video source added - you need only add the audio source of your choice.
To add audio to your channel:
1. In the web interface, click the Auto A channel; the channel expands.
2. Click Sources; the sources configuration page opens.
3. You're automatically editing the Default layout in the channel layout editor.The Auto-A source is
previewed in the layout area.
4. Scroll down and choose an audio source from the displayed list.
5. Scroll down and click Save at the bottom right of the screen to save your changes.
6. Click Status for your channel.
7. Notice the Stream Info section has an item named Video that reflects your channel's settings (the
frame rate is specified as <resolution size>@30 for 30 frames per second). It also provides an indication
of the current actual frame rate.
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Record the Channel
The channel is set up and streaming. This may be all you need, but if you like, you can also record the stream.
You can choose to initiate and control channel recording from either the touch screen or the web interface.
To control recording from the touch screen:
1. If viewing the grid view, touch the channel for which you wish to control recording; the channel view is
displayed.
2. If necessary, touch the screen once to display the controls for the channel.
3. Touch the recording control button; the touch screen will start a timer to indicate the length of the
recording. Touch the control again to stop recording. (If the button is not visible, recording control via
the touch screen is not enabled; see Configure the touch screen.)
To control recording from the web interface:
1. From the web interface, scroll to the Channels section.
2. Click Recording for your channel; the Recording page is displayed.
3. Click the red Start button; the text at the top of the screen changes to indicate the recording is
starting, then indicates the length of time since the recording started.
4. Click the black Stop button; the recorder stops.
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5. Refresh the page by clicking Recording again; the page reloads and a file list appears that shows your
newly recorded stream snippet.
6. Click the file name to download and view your recording.
What’s Next?
Now that you have a source setup and ready to stream, you can fine-tune the system to your exact
requirements. You can look at topics such as:
l Create a simple channel
l Create a custom channel
l Live video mixing / switching
l What is streaming?
l File and recording transfer
l User administration
When you have completed system tuning, make sure to back up the system configuration using the
procedure described in:
l Save and restore device configuration
Refer to the table of contents for a complete list of the topics covered.
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PART 1:
If you followed through the quick start guide, you already have a basic configuration and possibly a recording
of an input. Before you tweak the channel or configure more, this part of the manual helps you to get your
Pearl properly configured for your network.
Topics covered:
l Connect to the admin interface
l Configure the touch screen
l User administration
l View system information
l Configure network settings
l Configure date and time
l Configuration presets
l Restrict viewers by IPaddress
Setup
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