Media Player

jameswilson · Post by **jameswilson** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 8:06 pm

Can i view a live stream in media player instead of ie. I assume i just put in the url but i dont know what the url is likely to be or where i can get it from

James

Post by **zoneminder** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 1:08 pm

If you do a 'view source' in the live view window then this should display the url to use for viewing the stream. As it's so variable it's not likely to be much use me trying to guess, the best thing is to see what's actually being used.

One thing to be aware of is that if you are using authentication you will need to either copy the authentication string over, which has a limited lifetime during which you can start the stream, or you'll have to pass over a username and password, though this can be for an otherwise limited account.

Phil

jameswilson · Post by **jameswilson** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 4:45 pm

if my url was:-
http://192.167.0.9/cgi-bin/nph-zms?mode ... 1119026601

where would i put the authentication?

James

Post by **zoneminder** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 4:48 pm

The auth= part is the authentication, but it's time limited so you might have to use user=<user>&pass=<pass> instead if you want to say bookmark it.

Phil

jameswilson · Post by **jameswilson** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 5:17 pm

Phil Thanks i can now get media player to view stream, but if i enter that into my pocket pc or smartphone neither work, ppc is media 10 and smartphone is media 9

Can they do this or dont they support asf?

James

Post by **zoneminder** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 8:44 pm

You're a bit out of my area of expertise now, I have no idea I'm afraid!

Phil

jameswilson · Post by **jameswilson** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 2:29 am

ok no worries thanks anyway

jameswilson · Post by **jameswilson** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 10:37 pm

What is best to view mpeg streams with i am using ie and firefox but bot appear to use wmp. Whats best, reason i ask is streams are all out of sync in montage..

James