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# Welcome

#### "The way TV used to be."

NostalgiaTV is a specialized media player designed to turn your personal Plex library into a classic, "lean-back" cable television experience. By removing the "decision paralysis" of modern streaming, it recreates the feeling of channel surfing through your favorite eras of broadcasting.

### Easy as 1-2-3

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1. **Connect Your Server**

Log in with your Plex account and select your media libraries.
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2\. **Explore the Lineup** 

Open the Channel Customization tab to see which channels are active.
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3\. **Customize Your Guide** 

Visit the Channel Customization section to set up your own channels.
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### Jump right in

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