Connect an RTSP source
You can connect an RTSP source (such as an IP camera or another Pearl device) to Pearl Nano over a network using the Admin panel.
For a list of tested cameras and their URL syntax, see Tested RTSP-based IP cameras .
RTSP video encoding is supported with H.264 video codec
Important considerations
- If an RTSP source is connected but unused in any channel, only key frames are encoded to preserve CPU resources.
- Pearl Nano - It is recommended to only use a single RTSP source for a Pearl Nano
- To synchronize timestamps between your RTSP source and Pearl Nano, the same time synchronization server should be used for both.
The timestamps of an RTSP source and Pearl device tend to gradually go out of sync. If there's a 2500 –3000 ms difference between the timestamp of your RTSP source and the Pearl device, a "no signal" image displays and your RTSP source won't stream audio. Re-connect your RTSP source to reset any time synchronization issues.
Connect an RTSP source using the Admin panel
- Login to the Admin panel as admin, see Connect to the Admin panel.
- From the Inputs menu, click Add input, and then click Add RTSP input The RTSP input page opens.
- Enter the Input URL, Username and Password for your RTSP source and select either UDP or TCP as the Preferred transport. If you're using another Pearl device as an RTSP source, see Share a live broadcast stream (HTTP, HTTPS, or RTSP) .
- (Optional) Rename the RTSP source, see Rename an input port .
- (Optional) Configure a custom "No signal" image, see Add a custom No Signal image .
- Click Apply to save your settings and connect your RTSP source.
After your RTSP source is connected, you can view basic video and audio signal information and packet loss statistics for the source under the Status header at the top of the page. Any warnings or errors associated with your RTSP stream are also displayed on this page.
Alternatively, you can view stream connection information when you click check at the bottom of the page.
