XMLTV troubleshooting
An XMLTV file has programmes and no channel definitions
Check the channel declaration section before importing a file with programme rows only.
Check the channel declaration section before importing a file with programme rows only.
Reproduce the condition
The XMLTV sample below is a small synthetic file. It carries no active media source or account data.
<tv>
<programme start="20250715180000 +0000" stop="20250715190000 +0000" channel="news.example"><title>Evening test</title></programme>
</tv>What the local check found
| Expected signal | Observed signal |
|---|---|
| No channel definitions | No channel definitions · Programme channel does not match an ID |
What to do next
Check whether the source export was truncated or only part of a guide merge. Restore channel definitions alongside the programme rows.
What to share if the problem continues
- The exact parser result and version of the importer or player.
- A minimal redacted sample with dates, IDs or segment names retained as needed.
- The output after checking the source export separately from the viewer app.