Epiphan Pearl - Manual (Page 24)

Pearl User Guide Quick start
Quick start
This section helps you get up and running quickly with your Pearl.
Before you get started, make sure you have:
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a video source (i.e. a camera, a computer, a tablet, or a phone) (for SDI and HDMI, the source must not
be HDCP protected)
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for SDI or HDMI sources, accompanying audio over the same source cable
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the appropriate cables or adapters to convert the output to SDI, HDMI or VGA (if needed)
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optionally, a separate TRS audio source such as a microphone
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ideally, a network with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
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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 of Pearl.
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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