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Summary of these actions

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Summary of these actions - MediaLive

The following table summarizes the start, stop and pause capabilities for the multiplex, program, and channel.

Item Action Note
Multiplex Start You can start a multiplex and the channels in any order.
Stop You can stop a multiplex and leave the channels running.

But there is no operational reason to stop a multiplex. You can edit the multiplex without stopping it.

Pause You can't pause a multiplex.
Program Any You don't start or stop a program.
Channel Start You can start a channel that is used in a multiplex at any time, including before you have started the multiplex.
Stop You can stop a channel without stopping the multiplex. You must stop a channel in order to edit it.
Pause You can't pause a channel that is used in a multiplex.
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