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Playlist settings

In the Playlist Settings menu, users can define global default settings to apply settings universally across all playlist elements, reducing the need for manual adjustments.

Basic​

Transition​

There is no transition animation applied on the playlist by default, but if the animation is needed it can be applied in this section. img.png

Default Duration​

The Default Media Duration is a globally set value that determines the default playback duration for pages in the playlist editor. While this value can be manually adjusted for individual pages, the following conditions apply:

  • The minimum duration that can be set is 3 seconds.
  • Elements with native duration will not be overridden by this value, they will use their own native value. This native value can be manually overwritten in the page's individual setting.
  • If the page length is longer than the element's native duration, a Loop indicator will appear on the page card. This means, the source will loop to fill the manually defined page length.

Default fit​

Default image fit and Default video fit options refer to how an image or video element is resized or scaled to fit within a given space.

  • Fill: The image or video is stretched to fit the entire space, regardless of its original aspect ratio, which may result in image distortion.
  • Contain: The image or video is scaled to fit within the space, without cropping, resulting in empty space around the image if the aspect ratio of the image and container don't match.
  • Cover: The image or video is scaled up or down to completely fill the space, which may result in the image being cropped.
tip

Each element's display behavior can be customized using the Image fit or Video fit option in element settings.
By default, elements use the Inherit setting, which applies the playlist's Default image fit or Default video fit configuration to the elements.

Mute​

With this option the pages can be muted.

  • If the pages are muted this icon will appear above the page list.

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Synchronize playlist​

In multi-display environments, maintaining synchronized playlist playback is vital for a unified viewing experience.

  • Variations in screen activation times, network speeds, and hardware performance can affect when pages begin to play, potentially leading to inconsistencies.
  • To deliver a seamless experience across all screens, it's essential to synchronize the playlist, ensuring that every viewer sees the same content at the same time, without delay.

To enable this feature, simply activate Synchronize Playlist in the Playlist menu under Properties.

If the sync is enabled in the playlist settings, you will see an indicator above the

Resolution​

Aspect ratio​

In the basic settings you can find 2 aspect ratios as presets:

  • 16:9 (Landscape)
  • 9:16 (Portrait)

You can check the playlist's aspect ratio above the playlist pages on the right section of the editor

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Custom resolution​

Adjust the resolution to fit your display needs, ensuring the best playback quality and compatibility.

  • Default resolution:
  • Width: 3840
  • Height: 2160

Layout​

The Layout option provides visual customization for Playlists, similar to the Media widget but with simplified functionality.

Learn more: Performance mode

Advanced​

Hardware accelerated player​

If you experience video playback problem on your device we suggest you switch to Hardware accelerated Player Playback.

  • This should resolve your playback issues as it uses the device's video player which is much more efficient and supports most video formats.

Learn more: Hardware accelerated player

Proof of play for media assets​

Proof of Play is a statistics option to gain information about the media assets played as playlist pages.

Learn more: Proof of play

Performance options​

Performance options are designed to ensure smooth and seamless playback for consecutive images and videos. These options are always enabled in playlists.

  • By pre-loading slides, it reduces lag and improves transitions, making it ideal for loop-like or streamlined content displays.
  • On weaker devices, pre-loading can be disabled to mitigate hardware limitations of video sources—whether hard limits, like BrightSign, or soft limits caused by performance issues.

Learn more: Performance mode

UI​

Here you can add and remove additional elements and functionalities from the playlist editor

File manager​

If File Manager access is enabled, you can use it directly from the playlist editor, just as you would outside of the editor.

  • You can upload and manage files, make folder operations, etc...
  • Disabled by default

File add​

If the file add option is enabled, you can upload files directly without needing to use the File Manager.

  • Enabled by default

Designer view selector​

If this option is disabled, you will no longer be able to use the designer view selector.

  • Enabled by default

Show device tags​

If the show device tag option is enabled, you can see the device tags connected to each playlist element.

  • Enabled by default

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Learn more: Tags Menu

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