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Media Scheduler can schedule Media Center related tasks like recording broadcasts |
[[Media Scheduler]] can schedule Media Center related tasks like recording broadcasts or starting and stopping a playlist at a certain time. |
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First, [[Start Media Scheduler]]. Then, click on "Add Task" in the scheduler window. |
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==Start Media Center== |
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This task will start (and stop) Media Center at the specified times. If you configure Media Center to "Jump on Play - [[Playing Now]]" (Tools > Options > General) this feature can be used as a sleep timer, or alarm clock. |
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==Play== |
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This task will schedule a playlist, smartlist, search query, and zone to be played at a specified time interval. |
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This task will start Media Center and record for the specified times. Recording uses the settings from Media Center, so be certain that Media Center is properly configured when performing this task. |
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==Command Line== |
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This task will start Media Center and record for the specified times. Recording uses the settings from Media Center, so be certain that Media Center is properly configured when performing this task. |
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==Record Stream== |
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This task will record an internet stream at a specified time interval. |
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This will close Media Center. Use this to have the program function as a sleep timer. |
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==Start Custom Task== |
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| ⚫ | Insert a program path and command line, and Media Scheduler will launch the task at the specified time. For example, you can have Media Scheduler automatically launch a web page at a specific time every day, or you can have it launch other programs |
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Revision as of 01:00, 5 May 2010
Media Scheduler can schedule Media Center related tasks like recording broadcasts or starting and stopping a playlist at a certain time.
First, Start Media Scheduler. Then, click on "Add Task" in the scheduler window.
Play
This task will schedule a playlist, smartlist, search query, and zone to be played at a specified time interval.
Command Line
Insert a program path and command line, and Media Scheduler will launch the task at the specified time. For example, you can have Media Scheduler automatically launch a web page at a specific time every day, or you can have it launch other programs.
Record Stream
This task will record an internet stream at a specified time interval.