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# Introduction

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  This element has been removed from PADS4 since version 2025.2.
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The **Television element** enables the display of **live TV video and audio** from a **TV card** installed in the **Viewer PC**.

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## **Requirements**

* A **TV card** must be installed on the **Viewer PC** to use this feature.
* The TV signal source must be **properly configured** for playback.

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## **Properties Overview**

### **Alignment**

* Defines **horizontal and vertical alignment** of the TV content.

### **Alternate Options**

* Determines how the element **switches between playlist items**.

### **Background Color**

* Sets the **background color** of the TV element when no content is displayed.

### **Border**

* Configures the **border settings** for the element.

### **Data Provider**

* Connects the element to an **external data source** for real-time TV channel selection.

### **Data Source Text Conversion**

* Defines how **multi-line text** is processed if connected to an external source.

### **Default Duration**

* Specifies the **default duration** for each channel in the playlist.

### **Identification**

* Assigns a **unique name** to the element for reference.

### **Playlist**

* Defines the **TV channels** to be displayed.

### **Playlist Options**

* Determines how the **playlist of channels** is played and switched.

### **Position**

* Sets the **position** of the element within the page layout.

### **Proof of Play**

* Logs playback information for **performance tracking and reporting**.

### **Property Bindings**

* Binds the element’s properties to an **external data source** for dynamic adjustments.

### **Reflection**

* Applies a **reflection effect** to the TV content.

### **Rotation**

* Allows **rotation** of the TV element to a specified angle.

### **Rules**

* Defines **conditions** to **automatically modify** the TV element’s behavior.

### **Shadow**

* Adds a **shadow effect** to the TV display.

### **Size**

* Defines the **width and height** of the TV element.

### **Skew**

* Adjusts the **skew angle** for a stylized appearance.

### **Transparency**

* Sets the **level of transparency** for the element.

### **Visibility**

* Determines whether the TV element **remains visible** during playback.

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## **Remarks**

* This section **covers only TV-specific properties**.
* For details on **common element properties**, refer to the **Page Element Properties section**.