ErsatzTV Setup Guide

Introduction

ErsatzTV allows you to create custom live TV channels using your media library. It mimics traditional TV channels with a fixed schedule and program blocks.

Prerequisites

• Docker installed
• ErsatzTV container running in your Docker stack

Configuration Steps

Step 1: Accessing the ErsatzTV UI

1. Open your browser and navigate to http://<your-ip-address>:8409.
2. Log in with your ErsatzTV credentials.

Step 2: Initial Setup Wizard

1. Follow the initial setup wizard to configure basic settings.
2. Choose your preferred language for the ErsatzTV interface.

Step 3: Adding Media Libraries

1. Navigate to the Libraries tab.
2. Click Add Library.
3. Configure the library settings:
   • Library Name: Give your library a meaningful name.
   • Library Path: Enter the path to your media files.
4. Click Save.

Step 4: Creating Channels

1. Go to the Channels tab.
2. Click Create Channel.
3. Configure the channel settings:
   • Channel Name: Name your channel.
   • Channel Number: Assign a number to your channel.
   • Playback Order: Choose the playback order (e.g., Shuffle, Sequential).
4. Save the channel.

Step 5: Scheduling Programs

1. Navigate to the Schedule tab.
2. Click Add Program Block.
3. Configure the program block:
   • Program Name: Name your program block.
   • Start Time: Set the start time for the program block.
   • Duration: Set the duration of the program block.
4. Add media files or playlists to the program block.
5. Save the program block.

Notes

• Ensure all paths and environment variables are updated in the ersatztv.yaml file.
• Regularly backup your config directory to save your settings.

Troubleshooting

• Common Issues: List common issues and solutions.
• Logs: Check ErsatzTV logs for error messages.
• Support: Link to the ErsatzTV community and support resources.