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Networked VGA Grid User Guide Create a custom channel
When a channel has only one layout, and that layout has only one source (regardless of whether or not there
are pictures or overlays in the layout), the channel name is the same as the source name.
For example: By default, a channel with one layout that has only one HD Encoder as a source with an
IP of 192.168.114.117 in it will be named External [192.168.114.117].
When you add a second layout to a channel, the channel name changes to a generic name Channel X (where
X is the channel index number). Normally this wouldn't pose any problem, but the changing name does have
some side effects: the stream is stopped and restarted, and the channel's recorder (if recording) is stopped
and a new file is started.
Furthermore, when you delete layouts in a channel until there is only one layout (with one source) left, the
channel name reverts to the source name.
To avoid any issue with changing channel names on channels where you'll have more than one layout, we
strongly recommend you rename the channel to a custom name (
Rename a channel . This will ensure no
automatic channel name changes.
Add a video source (custom channel)
A source needs to be added to a channel before the channel is ready to stream. In the case of custom
channels with layouts, you can add one or more sources to the layout area.
When adding more than one source to a custom channel, we recommend configuring the
channel to use a fixed resolution instead of using the current signal resolution as the frame
size (see
Configure encoding (custom local channels) ). A fixed channel resolution ensures
that your channel will display properly in all preview modes (, Epiphan Live and Admin
panel ).
You can add a source to a layout on an existing custom channel or you can create a new channel. If you're not
sure how to create a channel or a layout, start by reviewing the first few steps in the topic
Custom channel
layout editor .
When creating a custom channel using content from a VGA Grid HD Encoder, make sure the
encoder is added as a local channel to the VGA Grid. See
Add an HD Encoder as a source
(custom channel) .
To add a source to your layout:
1. Login to the Admin panel as admin . See Connect to the Admin panel .
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