HTC 2 user manual Using Streaming Media, To access streaming content via Opera Mobile

94  Internet

8.5  Using Streaming Media

Streaming Media lets you stream live broadcasts or on-demand media content from the web. The media is sent in a continuous stream to your device and is played as it arrives, along with the audio.

The Streaming Media program allows you to play 3GP and MPEG-4files. It also supports playback of SDP (Session Description Protocol) files.

To access streaming content via Opera Mobile

In Opera Mobile, you can open a web page containing RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) links to streaming media content then play the content in the Streaming Media program.

1.On the Home screen, slide to the Internet tab and tap Launch Browser.

2.In the address bar, enter the URL address of the web page that contains the RTSP link to the desired *.3gp, *.mp4, or *.sdp file.

3.On the web page, tap the RTSP link.

4.Streaming Media then automatically opens and starts playing the file. During playback, use the slider and button controls to play/pause, switch to full screen, replay, and fast forward.

Tap to toggle between playing or pausing the video playback.

Play video from the beginning.

Switch to full screen mode. In full screen mode, tap to switch back.

Drag the slider to go backward or forward on the video.

View the video in its actual size, in expanded size, or in full screen.

Stop playback.

To stream media files directly on the Streaming Media Player

Streaming Media only supports RTSP links when you stream *.3gp and *.mp4 files directly on the program.

1.Tap Start > All Programs > Streaming Media.

2.Tap Menu > Connect.

3.Enter the complete RTSP link, and then tap Connect. Streaming Media starts playing the file.

4.During playback, use the slider and playback control buttons to play/pause, switch to full screen, replay, and fast forward.

To view streaming video information

While streaming a video clip, tap Menu > Properties to view the video properties such as the video link or location, duration, and bit rate.

To configure streaming video connection settings

Tap Menu > Options to configure the Streaming Media settings. From this screen, you can set the media buffer, select the connection to use, and set all streaming videos to play in full screen.