Unlocking the Power of EVS IPDirector: How to Assign a Player Channel to the Control Panel
- Michael
- Sep 9
- 2 min read
In this episode, we focus on assigning a Player Channel to the Control Panel in EVS
IPDirector. Did you know that the Control Panel is useless without an assigned Player
Channel?

As you know from previous articles, the Control Panel is one of the most important tools in IPDirector. In the Control Panel, an EVS operator can create, preview, load, update, and playout clips and playlists. However without assigning a Player Channel to the Control Panel, it’s impossible to do it, because Control Panel functionality is deactivated.
Assigning a player channel to the Control Panel in EVS IPDirector is a fundamental
operation that activates the Control Panel’s functionality. Below I show you how to assign a
Player Channel to a Control Panel.
Drag and Drop
1. Open the Channel Explorer by clicking the Channel Explorer button located on the
toolbar
2. Open the Control Panel by clicking the Control Panel button located on the toolbar
3. Select the Player Channel in the Channel Explorer
4. Drag and drop the Player Channel on to Control Panel
5. Player is assigned to Control Panel

Context Menu
1. Open the Channel Explorer by clicking the Channel Explorer button located on the
toolbar
2. Right-click on the No Channel tab in the Control Panel
3. A context menu will appear
4. Select your EVS server and desired Player Channel from the list
5. Player is assigned to Control Panel
Double-Click
1. Open the Channel Explorer by clicking the Channel Explorer button located on the
toolbar
2. In Channel Explorer select Player Channel and double-click on it.
3. This automatically opens the Control Panel, assigning a Player Channel
These procedures ensure that the Control Panel is not just a static interface but an active
component of the live broadcast workflow in EVS IPDirector.
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