javax.media
Interface MediaHandler

All Known Subinterfaces:

DataSink, DataSinkProxy, Demultiplexer, MediaProxy, Player, Processor

All Known Implementing Classes:

MediaPlayer

public interface MediaHandler

MediaHandler is the base interface for objects that read and manage media content delivered from a DataSource.

There are currently three supported types of MediaHandler/code>: Player, MediaProxy and DataSink.

Method Summary

void	setSource(DataSource source) Sets the media source this MediaHandler should use to obtain content.

Method Detail

setSource

public void setSource(DataSource source)
               throws java.io.IOException,
                      IncompatibleSourceException

Sets the media source this MediaHandler should use to obtain content.

Parameters:

source - The DataSource used by this MediaHandler.

Throws:

java.io.IOException - Thrown if there is an error using the DataSource

IncompatibleSourceException - Thrown if this MediaHandler cannot make use of the DataSource.