Captivate 7 | Video query

Hi,
I have imported a video (.mp4) in the captivate file, while importing the video I have selected the "Event Video" option and imported the video from my system. After importing, from the Properties > General option I have selected the "haloSkin(min width: 180) from the "Skin" drop down. After publishing the build I can able to see the skin controller (play, pause, stop and audio) for the desktop version, but on the iPad the controller are not seen.
Can any one help to resolve the issue.
Regards
Chandru

Can you give the full version number? Present version of 7 should be 7.0.1.237.

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