Playlists

A playlist is a list of content that can be scheduled as continuity to play in a looping sequence rather than playing just a single content file as continuity.  Playlists cannot be scheduled as programming; they can be used only for continuity.

Note: If you want to replicate a schedule of content to play at certain times, use the Export and Import features on the Programming page.

Create Playlist

To create a playlist, click the Create Playlist button under the Playlists tab on the Content page.  A blank Playlist Metadata screen is displayed.



Fill in the playlist metadata fields as needed.

Descriptions

• Name – the name of the playlist.
• Program Code – A code that distinguishes what type of program this is, if program codes are used in this installation.
• Program – The name of the playlist, if this installation does not use program codes.
• Episode Code – A code that distinguishes what episode of a series this is, if episode codes are used in this installation.
• Episode – If this installation does not use episode codes but an episode name applies to this playlist, enter it.
• Description – A brief description of the playlist, such as the type of files it contains.

Visibility

Private? – If you want this playlist’s contents to be invisible to other users, check this box.  Private playlists will not even be displayed in the content window for users who do not own them; they will be invisible.  However, users with Admin privileges can see all private playlists, even those they do not own.

Session Duration Default

JPG Duration – (Analog) To change the default jpg duration from the Schedule Config page, enter the desired length of time you want jpg files to play by default in this playlist in HH:MM:SS format.

Categories

Select one or more content categories from the list.

When you have finished entering the playlist metadata, click the Save button.  You now see the Manage Playlist Items screen.  See My Playlists: Manage Items to continue building the playlist.