Selecting a user playlist as source in Itunes DJ

Hi,
I'm using iTunes 9 with Apple script version 2.3. I'm fairly newbie in applescript
I would like to select a user playlist, say called 'Jazz', that is built by myself, and change it as the source in iTunes DJ. With Apple script.
So far I have managed changing the iTunes window to ITunes DJ by:
*tell application "iTunes"*
* set dj_playlist to some playlist whose special kind is Party Shuffle*
* -- ...and the source playlist for Jazz*
*-- ??? HERE*
*end tell*
Is it possible? any help would appreciated. Thanks.
Indy

No it isn't possible via the Apple TV 2, sorry.

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