Rename a channel
You can change a channel's name from any of the channel configuration pages or using the custom layout editor.
Auto channels on Pearl-2 and Pearl Nano
Auto channels initially have the channel name Auto
Assigning channels to second layouts and video sources on Pearl-2, Pearl Mini, and Pearl Nexus
Channels are created with the same name as their video source by default. When a second layout or a second video source is added to the channel, the channel name changes to Channel X, where X is the index number for the channel. To stop a channel name from automatically changing, you should assign the channel a custom name using the Admin panel.
International characters
You can include certain international characters in channel names. For a complete list, see International character support.
Do not include any special currency, mathematical symbols, and other special characters such as slashes or spaces in the channel name. Pearl-2 replaces special characters with an underscore.
Rename a channel using the Admin panel
- Login to the Admin panel as admin, see Connect to the Admin panel.
- From the Channel(s) menu, select the channel and choose any of menu options for the channel. For example, select Metadata.
- Click on the channel name that appears at the top of the page. The text turns red.
- Enter the new name using alphanumeric characters. We recommend using underscores to separate words rather than using spaces.
- Press Enter using your keyboard to save the new name.
