Epiphan Pearl User Manual
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Pearl User Guide
Configure encoding
Or if you have a widescreen/HD format source but need a 4:3 output frame size, you can add black bars to
the top and bottom of the frame.
The system is designed to provide scaling, however for the best overall system performance
(particualrly when reaching maximum system capacity), configure your source to provide the
correct frame size and avoid scaling.
To configure your stream's frame size:
1. Connect to the admin interface using your preferred connection mechanism. See
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2. Login as admin.
3. Click Encoding for the your channel; the encoding configuration page opens.
4. Scroll to the Frame size section.
5. Perform one of the following steps:
Using current signal resolution as the frame size only works for channel layouts with a
single source. If you're using multiple sources, follow the steps below to set your frame
size.
a. Check the Use current signal resolution as the frame size check box. Enabling this feature
greys out the other frame-size configuration fields. The system automatically streams at the
frame size of the input signal.
If you change the frame size (resolution) of the input signal after streaming (or
recording) begins your may see interrupted streaming and recording. Enabling this
feature is not recommended for systems where input resolution is changed
frequently.
b. Change the frame size, follow the steps below.
6. Set the Frame size values to reflect the dimensions required for your stream. Some suggested values
cover popular resolutions of cameras and display devices such as monitors, but you may also specify
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