General Notes

Important information before installing

Video Device Driver Installation

Downloading the Just Play Lite application and preparing your playout system

The latest version of the Just Play Lite application is freely available for Download via the dedicated solution page.

• Extract the downloaded ZIP archive and open the disk image. The Just Play Lite installation disk image (.dmg) will appear on your screen as shown below:

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Installation of the Just Play Lite/Composition Builder applications

1. Drag the Just Play Lite application from the disk image to the Applications folder.

2. Drag the Composition Builder application from the disk image to the Applications folder, if you are planning to create your own real-time graphics templates or adapt the provided samples.

3. Once done with the installation, eject the disk image by dragging it over the “Bin” symbol or by using the shortcut “Command-E”.

4. Finally, open a Finder window and navigate to the Applications folder.

5. Add (“Drag & Drop”) the Just Play Lite (and Composition Builder if installed) application(s) to your macOS Dock for faster access.

Installation of the Apple Pro Video Formats

• Please download and install the Apple Pro Video Formats Codecs from Apple’s website, as they provide support for the listed codecs (see screenshot below) and ensure compatibility with professional video playout workflows.
  
  

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If this has already been done, no further action is needed. For your reference, the Apple Pro Video Formats codecs can be found at: “/Library/Video/Professional Video Workflow Plug-Ins”.

IMPORTANT: Allow “Local Network” access in macOS Sequoia (15.x.x) or higher

The new Local Network Security feature in macOS Sequoia (15.x.x) enhances privacy and control by allowing users to manage which apps can access their local network.

This feature addresses concerns over unmonitored network access, providing an extra layer of security by ensuring that only trusted applications have access to local network resources, such as printers, file-sharing devices, and other computers.

In macOS Sequoia, users are prompted when an application attempts to access the local network for the first time, enabling them to allow or deny access (“System Settings → Privacy & Security → Local Network”).

When running the Just Play Lite application for the first time on macOS Sequoia, you will be asked to allow it to discover and connect to devices or other applications on your network. Please click on the “Allow” button to proceed with the setup below.

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First Run Setup

• Start the Just Play Lite applications, review/agree the related End User License Agreement (EULA) and click “Accept”.

Open Welcome Screen

Open End User License Agreement (EULA)

• Please read the “Important Notes / Getting Started” document, then click on the “Download” button to install the Composition Builder application, if it is not already installed. The free Composition Builder application allows you to create your own real-time graphics templates or adapt the provided samples.

• Click “Next” to proceed with the Template Package installation. Then, click “Install” to automatically install a selection of real-time graphics templates, which will later be available in the “Graphics” tab of the Library.

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Open Template Package Installation

• The Just Play Lite Wizard panel opens.

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• First enter the name of your Channel into the name field.

• Next, select the format you would like to use for playout (e.g., 1080p29.97 8-bit) and make sure to select a

  • 8bit mode in case the final output is NDI®, SRT or UDP

  • RGBA mode in case you would like to play out SDI based fill+key.

• If you are using a dedicated video device, select AJA or Blackmagic. Otherwise, keep the Virtual option selected, or select one of the available streaming options (e.g., NDI, SRT, or UDP).

• Change the Repository Folders if desired. The default Repositories are:

  • Video files: ”/Users/yourUserName/Library/Containers/Just Play Lite/Data/Videos”

  • Graphic files: ”/Users/yourUserName/Library/Containers/Just Play Lite/Data/Pictures”

  • Audio files: ”/Users/yourUserName/Library/Containers/Just Play Lite/Data/Music”

  • Playlist files: ”/Users/yourUserName/Library/Containers/Just Play Lite/Data/Documents/Playlists”

• Selecting the “Include Simple FX layer with station and live bugs” checkbox automatically loads two predefined TOA Demo still images as Channel Station ID Bug and Live Input Bug. This feature can also be enabled or disabled after the initial setup, and the still images can be changed once the installation is complete.

• Click on the “Configure” button to complete the initial setup. The Just Play Lite user interface should then appear similar to the image shown below.

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Verify that your Channel is operational

It may take a few seconds for the Channel to start running. To verify that your Channel is active, check the following indicators:

• In the Just Play Lite interface, the Status should state ONLINE.

• The CTI (Current Time Indicator) should be  (Green) indicating the actual time.

• The timecode shows the current time, updating continuously and smoothly.

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Consult the User Manual for detailed information

You can access the detailed manual of the Just Play Lite application under this link, or via the Help menu in Just Play Lite application.