epiphan video Webcaster X2 Quick Start Manual
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Update the Firmware
Ensure you have access to all the
latest features and improvements.
Update your Epiphan Webcaster X2
to the latest firmware now!
Update available
STREAMING
*Must be connected to the Internet to access firmware updates.
If your Webcaster X2 is already running the latest firmware, no update available message appears.
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Plug in the power and
Ethernet cables.
Connect a display to the
HDMI OUT port and a
mouse to a USB port.
Press the multi-function
power button once to turn
on the Webcaster X2.
Click the Update available*
notice in the top bar.
Wait for the firmware
update to download.
Click Restart and install.
Webcaster X2 automatically
restarts after the firmware
is updated.
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How to use your Webcaster X2 to stream
to YouTube and Facebook Live
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Connect your HDMI™ camera
to the HDMI IN port of Epiphan
Webcaster X2 using an
HDMI cable.
Using an Ethernet cable, connect Webcaster X2
to a network that allows access to YouTube
and Facebook.
HDMI IN
STREAMING
Ethernet
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Connect the power cable to the back of Webcaster X2
to turn on the device.
Double-click the multi-function power button to choose
between YouTube and Facebook Live. The logo and
pairing code appears on the Webcaster X2 display.
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Using a browser on your computer or mobile device,
enter the pairing code in YouTube or Facebook Live
and share your profile information.
For YouTube, go to
https://www.google.com/device and log in.
Enter the pairing code when prompted,
then click Next and Allow.
For Facebook Live, go to
https://www.facebook.com/device
and log in.
Enter the pairing code when prompted,
then click Continue and Okay.
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Press the multi-function power button once on
Webcaster X2 to start the live stream. The light blinks
when Webcaster X2 is streaming content.
Tip: The Webcaster X2’s display shows you how long
you’ve been streaming.
Tip: To manage your event:
For YouTube, manage your live event at
https://www.youtube.com/live_dashboard.
For Facebook Live go to your Facebook page to set the title and
manage your live event.
OR
To turn off Webcaster X2, long press the multi-function power
button or disconnect the power cable from the device.
For all tech specs and documentation, including instructions on how to configure your
Webcaster X2 with a keyboard, mouse and monitor, visit epiphan.com/webcaster-x2.
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Press the multi-function power button once again
to stop streaming. When the stream ends, the content
is processed as a video for replay.
Wait! Need some help?
If you need help setting up your newly
purchased Epiphan Webcaster X2™ or
the device doesn’t appear to be working
correctly, do not return the product.
Please contact our support directly at
[email protected].
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™ and © 2017 Epiphan Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved. Epiphan, Epiphan Video, Epiphan Systems,
Epiphan Systems Inc., its products names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Epiphan Systems Inc. All other company and product names and logos may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners in certain countries. Product specifications are subject
to change without notice.
Your purchase and/or use of this product are subject to Epiphan’s limited warranty, license agreements,
Terms and Conditions of Quotation or Sale, and additional Webcaster X2 license terms which be found at
epiphan.com/terms and epiphan.com/wcx2/license. Epiphan’s warranty and return policy are available at
epiphan.com/warranty.
Use of this product is also subject to Facebook and Google’s terms and conditions.
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Register your Webcaster X2 for
product updates at epiphan.com/register
