Start here
Welcome, and thank you for buying an Epiphan Pearl device.
See the Quick start for basic steps to get a single video source (and optional audio) set up so you can stream and record some output right away. The rest of the guide shows you how to tweak the system exactly how you want it so you can take advantage of the many advanced features.
- For a product description of the Pearl-2, see What is Pearl-2?.
When you see the name Pearl-2 used in this guide, it means that the content applies to all three models - Pearl-2, Pearl-2 Rackmount, and Pearl-2 Rackmount Twin. Differences are explicitly called out.
Pearl-2 is fully integrated with Kaltura, Panopto, and YuJa Content Management Systems (CMSs) and is easily setup using the Admin panel. The Integration section of this guide details how to register and set up the Pearl device as a remote recording and streaming device with these CMSs.
The Pearl-2 can use the REST API with third-party applications.
The Pearl-2 can use the Legacy RS-232 API or Legacy HTTP API with third-party applications.
About this Guide
After the introductory section, the next section describes the setup and main user interfaces that are used to operate and configure the Pearl device. You'll find everything that you need to use and set up these interfaces :
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- Admin Panel
- Epiphan Live
The rest of the user guide covers setting up and operating your Pearl system for a successful experience. The sections are organized into these main categories: Setup, Capture, Stream, Record, Integration, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting.
This guide assumes that all feature add-ons for Pearl-2 are activated. If a documented feature or task is only available when a specific feature add-on is activated, it is indicated by a link to the activation page for that feature add-on. For the 4K add-on, the link is 4K .
