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:
On the Live Channels list page, click ADD CHANNEL .
Enter and select the details below.
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:
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| 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.