XMLTV troubleshooting
Fix a programme with no channel reference
A programme needs a channel reference even when the file contains only one station.
A programme needs a channel reference even when the file contains only one station.
Reproduce the condition
The XMLTV sample below is a small synthetic file. It carries no active media source or account data.
<tv>
<channel id="news.example"><display-name>Example News</display-name></channel>
<programme start="20250715180000 +0000" stop="20250715190000 +0000"><title>Evening test</title></programme>
</tv>What the local check found
| Expected signal | Observed signal |
|---|---|
| Programme channel does not match an ID | Programme channel does not match an ID |
What to do next
Use the channel field supplied by the programme source. If the source omitted it, confirm which station owns the event before filling it.
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.