Video/Sound Element
Playlist properties
These properties define the videos or sounds that will be played by the video/sound element. You can either select a single file or create a playlist of multiple videos/sounds that will play sequentially.
Managing the Play List
- Add, edit, reorder, or remove play list items.
- Use navigation buttons to move through the playlist.
- The total duration of all playlist items is displayed.
- Play list item properties vary depending on the type of element.
Video/Sound Play List Item Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Video from Content Library | Uses a video or sound file from the PADS4 Content Library (recommended). Content is automatically synchronized across all PCs. |
| Video from File | Uses a video or sound file from an external source (including RTSP streams). Files must be manually managed, and playback requires the exact file path. |
| Video Stream | Uses a video stream from an IP camera, streaming media server, or online source. Requires a valid streaming URL. |
| Separator | Inserts a pause in the playlist (no video/sound will be played). |
| HDMI / DVI | Plays HDMI/DVI content from devices that support it (e.g., Samsung SSSP3 and higher). Specify the source using: SOURCE://HDMI1 or SOURCE://DVI2. |
Play List Item Properties
Content
- Specifies the file reference for the video/sound.
- If using “Video from File”, the full file path must be provided.
- If using a video stream, enter the streaming URL.
Clip Video
- Allows playing only a selected portion of the video/sound.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Start | The starting frame for the clipped section. |
| Duration | The length (in frames) of the clipped section or pause duration. |
Effect
- Defines the incoming transition effect for each play list item.
- Effect duration can be specified in seconds.
Using Video Streams
- Connect to a Video Stream from a streaming media server, IP camera, or online file.
- Enter the URL of the video stream.
Remarks
- The playlist stores references to video/sound files but does not store the actual media.
- If a referenced file is updated, the new version will automatically be used during playback.
- Playlist properties are disabled if the element is connected to a data source—content will instead be determined by the real-time data feed.