Channel identification guide
BSN TV in Japan · channel ID and TV guide
BSN TV in Japan uses the catalogue ID BSNTV.jp. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for BSNTV.jp when you match BSN TV in Japan. The directory lists Broadcasting System of Niigata Inc. in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- BSNTV.jp
- Source geography
- Japan · JP
- Programme categories
- general
- Site listed in the snapshot
- ohbsn.com
- Alternative labels
- 新潟放送
- Owner field
- Broadcasting System of Niigata Inc.
- Launch field
- 1958-12-24
When the guide uses a different name
Search for 新潟放送 in the player, then look for BSNTV.jp in the guide export.
Match the TV guide
Compare one local bulletin or other known programme before accepting a same-name entry.
<channel id="BSNTV.jp">…</channel>
<programme channel="BSNTV.jp" start="20250715200000 +0900">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Asia/Tokyo | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0900 | 15 Jul 11:00 UTC |
Try the XMLTV test file
The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “BSN TV | guide alignment test” against BSNTV.jp in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with BSNTV.jp exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Alternate name | The catalogue includes “新潟放送”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right. |