TV Element
Playlist properties
These properties define the TV channels that will be displayed by the Television element. You can select a single channel or create a playlist of channels to cycle through automatically.
Channel Scanning
- The list of available TV channels is generated when the Viewer performs a TV channel scan.
- A TV channel scan is automatically triggered when a new TV card is detected.
- Users can manually start a scan via:
- Viewer Options
- PADS Controller in the taskbar
Managing the Channel Playlist
- Add, edit, reorder, or remove channels from the playlist.
- Navigate through playlist items using the navigation buttons at the bottom.
- The total duration of all playlist items is displayed.
Television Playlist Item Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Channel | The playlist item contains a TV channel name. |
| Separator | No channel is assigned—used to pause between channel switches. |
Channel Mapping
- Channel names are automatically added when a Viewer detects a TV card.
- Users can manually add channel mapping names via:
- PADS Agent
- PADS System Management
Additional Playlist Settings
Channel
- Specifies the TV channel name to be played.
Duration
- Defines how long (in seconds) each channel will be displayed before switching to the next item in the playlist.
Remarks
- Playlist properties are disabled if the Television element is connected to a data source.
- In this case, the real-time data source determines which channels are displayed.