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Set up a TV channel with a demo source

This guide explains how to set up a demo channel in Catena SE that does not require any external sources.

The steps are:

1. Create a new TV channel

Go to the Channels section. Enter the channel name (e.g. demo) and click the button to create the channel.

Channels page

After creation, the new channel’s page opens.

Created channel page

2. Add a source

Open the Inputs tab. Initially the source list is empty.

Inputs tab with no sources

Click Add source, set the source URL to fake:// and save (Save).

Channel with source configured

3. Verify playback

Switch to the Basic tab and confirm that the built-in player shows the stream.

Player ready