Configure a video input source
Captured video sources don't usually need configuration, but you can change some of the video settings using the Admin panel.
- For HDMI inputs, see: Video settings.
- For SDI inputs, see: SDI video settings.
- For USB inputs, see: USB video and web camera settings.
You can also configure networked video sources on your Pearl device.
- For RTSP sources, see: Connect an RTSP source.
- For SRT sources, see: Connect an SRT stream as an input.
- For NDI sources see: Connect an NDI source.
Open the configuration page for an input source using the Admin panel
- Log in to the Admin panel as admin, see Connect to the Admin panel.
- Ensure a source is connected to the input port, see About connecting video and audio sources.
- From the Inputs menu, click the source name. The configuration page for the source opens.
| Value | Input type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Enable deinterlacing (Pearl-2, Pearl Mini, and Pearl Nexus) | HDMI, DVI | Enable this feature to convert an interlaced source signal to a non-interlaced signal. |
| Enable 4K downscaling4K (Pearl-2 ) | HDMI | Selecting this option means that your 4K UHD1 source will be automatically downscaled to 1080p using the Pearl device's hardware. |
| Image | HDMI, DVI, SDI | This menu allows you to choose a custom no-signal image for the channel. The drop-down list gives you the option to choose the default image or any image you have uploaded. See: Add a custom No Signal image . |
| Timeout | HDMI, DVI, SDI | The timeout represents the number of seconds after losing the signal that the no-signal is displayed. You may change this number to adjust how soon you wish the no-signal image to appear after the signal disappears. |
The following options are available for signals via the SDI port.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| Image | This menu allows you to choose a custom no-signal image for the channel. The drop-down list gives you the option to choose the default image or any image you have uploaded. See: Add a custom No Signal image . |
| Timeout | The timeout represents the number of seconds after losing the signal that the no-signal is displayed. You may change this number to adjust how soon you wish the no-signal image to appear after the signal disappears. |
USB video and web camera settings
The following options are all potentially available for video input sources connected to the USB port. However, some settings apply only to certain types or brands of USB web cameras and not all options are available or needed for all types of USB video sources.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| Capture mode |
This feature is useful for simultaneously dictating the resolution and fps at which the video source is captured. The drop down list of available resolutions and frame rates changes depending on the attributes of the connected device. |
| Brightness | The brightness of the video can be adjusted by entering a numerical value from 0 to 100. Estimate values and view the result in the preview area until desired result is achieved. |
| Contrast | The contrast of the video can be adjusted by entering a numerical value from 0 to 100. Estimate values and view the result in the preview area until desired result is achieved. |
| Vertical shift | The vertical positioning of the video can be adjusted by entering a numerical value from -64 to 64. Estimate values and view the result in the preview area until desired result is achieved. |
| Horizontal shift | The horizontal positioning of the video can be adjusted by entering a numerical value from -64 to 64. Estimate values and view the result in the preview area until desired result is achieved. |
| Saturation | The saturation of the video can be adjusted by entering a numerical value from 0 to 100. Estimate values and view the result in the preview area until desired result is achieved. |
| Sharpness | The sharpness of the video can be adjusted by entering a numerical value from 0 to 100. Estimate values and view the result in the preview area until desired result is achieved. |
| Powerline frequency | The powerline frequency of the video can be adjusted by selecting the desired output from a drop-down list of frequencies available to your source. |
| Image | This menu allows you to choose a custom no-signal image for the channel. The drop-down list gives you the option to choose the default image or any image you have uploaded. See: Add a custom No Signal image . |
| Timeout | The timeout represents the number of seconds after losing the signal that the no-signal is displayed. You may change this number to adjust how soon you wish the no-signal image to appear after the signal disappears. |
| Audio input gain |
You can add audio gain to your source from this page by selecting the % gain from the drop-down list. Estimate values and check the result in the preview area until desired result is achieved. |
| Audio delay | If your audio is not synchronized with your video, it can be adjusted from -300 to 300 ms. Estimate values and check the result in the preview area until desired result is achieved. |
