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Creating channels

To create channels, you must first create the Editorial information and Global settings, Subscriptions and Regional settings; then add the associated Technical channels. You will need to create separate Technical channels for each stream required.

To create a channel, start by entering the Editorial Information:

  1. On the Live Channels list page, click ADD CHANNEL .

  2. Enter and select the details below.

  3. Click the Create Channel button to save the channel.

Editorial channel locale fields

Field

Description

Short Name

Enter a short name for the channel; this will be displayed in the EPG.

Long Name

Enter a long name for the channel (if different to the Channel Short Name).

Description

Enter a description for the channel.

Genre

Add or remove genres for the channel.

Capabilities

Select the Capabilities available for this channel.

Editorial channels non-locale specific fields

Field

Description

Name

Enter a name for the channel.

Provider Name

Select the Provider from the drop-down menu.

Provider Channel ID

Enter the channel ID for the selected provider. Once set, you cannot edit this value.

The channel ID can include the following special characters: . + $ _ - ! *

It cannot include parentheses: ( )

Valid From / Valid To

Select the dates to inform the channel status displayed in the console:

  • Live channels have a validity start date in the past and end date in the future.

  • Scheduled channels have a validity start date in the future.

  • Archived channels have a validity end date in the past.

Number

Enter the number for the channel; this must be a unique value.

Parental Ratings

Select the rating applicable to the whole channel; for example, 18. You can select multiple different ratings for different regions.

Custom fields

Locale-specific and customer-specific fields may also be displayed.

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