Overview

The flvPlayerPRO/flvPlayerPRO-Stream is a set of 3 Flash components that allows you full flexibility to play FLV files. You can control playlists, create customized video presentations, progressively downloads videos and play live FLV streams (flvPlayerPRO-Stream only), with flexible custom skinning options. The playlist and most common parameters can be set using an external XML file.


The following quick start serves as a guide to get you up and running with the flvPlayerPRO within a matter of minutes. For more detailed instructions and for information on more enhanced features, we highly recommend reading the full userguide.

 


1. FlvPlayerPro


Displays the screen inside a frame as well as the title of the current movie. Also has a built-in control panel. The frame and control panel are fully skinnable.

1. Drag and drop the FlvPlayerPro from the flvPlayerPRO / flvPlayerPROStream folder in the Components Panel, onto the stage.

2. Click on the FlvPlayerPro that's on the stage to select it and open the Component Inspector (alt+F7).

3. Enter the path and file name of the .flv movie to play in the FLV File parameter in the Component Inspector.

4. Save and test your movie.

 

 

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2. FlvDisplayPro


Displays only the screen, without any controls. In order to add controls, please see the creating custom UI section.

 

1. Drag and drop the FlvDisplayPro from the flvPlayerPRO / flvPlayerPROStream folder in the Components Panel, onto the stage.

2. Click on the FlvDisplayPro that's on the stage to select it and open the Component Inspector (alt+F7).

3. Enter the path and file name of the .flv movie to play in the FLV File parameter in the Component Inspector.

4. Save and test your movie.

 

 

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3. FlvPlaylist


Displays a playlist of FLV movies together with titles, descriptions and thumbnails. Also used to feed an XML containing the playlist of movies and common parameters for the player.

1. After setting up either the FlvDisplayPro or FlvPlayerPro component on the stage, drag and drop the FlvPlaylist from flvPlayerPRO / flvPlayerPROStream folder in the Components Panel, onto the stage.

2. Click on the FlvPlayerPro that's on the stage to select it and open the Component Inspector (alt+F7).

3. Double click on the Flv Videos parameter to open the values box.

4. Press the '+' symbol in the values box and enter the title, description, location (including file name) and thumbnail file for the first .flv file. Repeat this step for each of the .flv files that you would like to add.

5. Give the FlvPlaylist an instance name (e.g: playlist).

6. Click on the FlvDisplayPro or FlvPlayerPro that's on the stage and enter the FlvPlaylist instance name (e.g: playlist) in the "Flv Playlist Instance" parameter.


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