This guide walks you through how to manually load and play a Show Playlist (SPL) or a single Composition Playlist (CPL) using the Playback Control module in Expersys TMS.
✅ When to Use This #
- Testing playback of specific content
- Skipping scheduled playlists temporarily
- Manually managing a screen during troubleshooting or previews
🧭 Step-by-Step Instructions #
1. Select Screen #
At the top-right dropdown, choose the target auditorium or screen (e.g., Screen-01).
2. Set to Manual Mode #
Click the Schedule Mode toggle and set it to Manual.
This allows direct playback control and disables scheduler automation for the selected screen.
3. Eject Current Playlist (If Any) #
If there’s already a playlist loaded:
- Tap the Eject icon ⏏️ to unload it
- This clears any currently playing content or queued cues
4. Press Load #
Click the Load dropdown button.
This will open the list of available SPLs (Show Playlists) or individual CPLs (Content) stored in the LMS.
5. Select the SPL or CPL #
From the list:
- Click to select the desired playlist or single CPL
- The system will begin preparing the playback environment
6. Wait for Loading #
You’ll see a loading progress bar and status indicator.
Wait until the content is fully loaded and displayed in the playback timeline.
🎥 TIP: Make sure the playlist appears correctly with cue markers and runtime.
7. Press Play #
Once loaded:
- Tap the ▶️ Play button to begin playback
- Playback status will update and current cue will be highlighted in blue
🎯 Notes #
- Playlists that are available in the Server will appear here
- Single CPLs may be used for playback without scheduling
- If loading fails, identify the message such as Security Error, KDM Missing or other issues.
- Switching back to Schedule Mode will resume normal next session playback based on schedule.