# Set Opencast ad hoc event parameters

*Applies to: Pearl-2, Pearl Mini, Pearl Nexus, Pearl Nano.*

Using the Admin panel, you can set parameters that are associated with ad hoc events, including:
- **Session title**: This assigns a default title for ad hoc events. Default variables specify the current date and time as the title using the format **yyy-mm-dd hh:mm**. This default title can be changed when an ad hoc event is created.
- **Duration**: Assign a default duration for ad hoc events. This value can be changed when an ad hoc event is created.
- **Subject**: This assigns a default subject for Opencast ad hoc events. This default title can be changed when an ad hoc event is created.
- **Description**: This assigns a default description for Opencast ad hoc events. This can be changed when an ad hoc event is created.
Pearl device must be registered with Opencast for this procedure to work.
**Enter Opencast ad hoc event parameters using the Admin panel**
- Log in to the Admin panel as **admin**.
- From the Configuration menu, click **CMS**. The Content management system configuration menu opens.
- Under **Unscheduled ad hoc events**, enter the information you want associated with this ad hoc event and click **Apply**

> product: cms · topic: cms-integration · source: pearl-opencast-cms-guide.md · updated: Sep 28, 2026