object

      Object associated with this media control interface command. The object can be one of the following:

      • Device type
      • Device name
      • Filename
      • Alias
      CAN EJECT
        Returns TRUE if the device can eject the media.
      CAN PLAY
        Returns TRUE.
      CAN RECORD
        Returns FALSE. The device cannot record.
      CAN REVERSE
        Returns TRUE if the device can play in reverse.
      CAN SAVE
        Returns FALSE. Videodisc players cannot save data.
      CAN SETVOLUME
        Returns TRUE if the device supports software control of volume level.
      CAV
        When combined with other items, CAV specifies that the returned information applies to CAV formatted discs. This is the default.
      CLV
        When combined with other items, CLV specifies that the returned information applies to CLV formatted discs.
      COMPOUND DEVICE
        Returns FALSE. Videodisc players are simple devices.
      DEVICE TYPE
        Returns Videodisc.
      FAST PLAY RATE
        Returns the fast play rate in the current speed format, either as a percentage or in frames per second. Returns 0 if the device cannot play fast.
      HAS AUDIO
        Returns TRUE if the video device has audio.
      HAS VIDEO
        Returns TRUE.
      MAXIMUM PLAY RATE
        Returns the maximum play rate in the current speed format, either as a percentage or in frames per second.
      MESSAGE command
        Returns TRUE if the device supports the command specified by command. The command can be any string command such as OPEN, PLAY, and so on.
      MINIMUM PLAY RATE
        Returns the minimum play rate in the current speed format, either as a percentage or in frames per second.
      NORMAL PLAY RATE
        Returns the normal rate of play in frames per second.
      PREROLL TIME
        Returns 0, indicating the preroll time is not bounded.
      PREROLL TYPE
        Returns NOTIFIED.
      SLOW PLAY RATE
        Returns the slow play rate in the current speed format, either as a percentage or in frames per second. Returns 0 if the device cannot play slow.
      USES FILES
        Returns FALSE. Videodisc players do not use files.
      WAIT
        The command is executed synchronously. The function waits until the requested action is complete before returning to the application. The WAIT keyword must be specified in order to receive return string information.
      NOTIFY
        The command is executed asynchronously, allowing control to be returned immediately to the application. When the requested action is complete, an MM_MCINOTIFY message is sent to the application window procedure.

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