Player Usage Guide

There are two convenient ways to integrate the player into your web broadcast.You can add the player to an existing web page or you can add a link to open the player in a new window.  Regardless of your implementation, you can use Assignment Parameters and the Load Parameter to customize the player display.

Help Topics:

  1. Add the player to an existing web page.
  2. Add a link to open the player in new window
  3. General Troubleshooting
  4. Customizing Display Components and Scripts (Advanced)

  1. Add the player to an existing web page.

    The easiest way to add the player to an existing web page is to copy the Script Tag (below) and paste it into the HTML of a web page at the location where you would like the player to appear.  You can place the Script Tag anywhere within the body of the web page (<body>...</body>).  It can be placed within a container (<div> </div>, <td> </td>, etc...) or used as a stand-alone element.  By using the Assignment Parameters and the Load Parameter, you can customize the player display for your web page.  The first parameter must always be preceded by a question mark (?) and all subsequent parameters must be preceded by an ampersand (&). Script Tag
  2. Assignment Parameters

    Assignment Parameters are used to specify the event feed and to set default values and behaviors for the player.  Assignment Parameters are used in the SRC attribute of the Script Tag.

    EventID, ClientID, and EPC are used to specify the event feed.  One of these parameters must be specified to access an event.  If more than one of these parameters are specified, the highest priority parameter will be used.  They are listed below in priority order (one being highest priority).
    1. EventID requires a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier).  Example: EventID=25E9D359-69CB-4A30-A103-D02E0B986042
    2. ClientID requires a valid eScription Client ID.  Example: ClientID=value
    3. EPC requires a valid Event PassCode.  Example: EPC=value

    Height sets the player height and must either be a positive integer value, or be expressed as a percentage value.  Examples: Height=160, Height=90%

    Width sets the player width and must either be a positive integer value, or be expressed as a percentage value.  Example: Width=160, Width=100%

    FColor* sets the initial text color and must be one of the following: 00FFFF, 000000, 0000FF, A52A2A, 008000, ADFF2F, 808080, 00FF00, FF00FF, 800000, 808000, FFA500, 800080, 000080, FF0000, E2B48C, 008080, FFFFFF, FFFF00.  Example: FColor=FFFFFF

    BColor* sets the initial background color and must be one of the following: 00FFFF, 000000, 0000FF, A52A2A, 008000, ADFF2F, 808080, 00FF00, FF00FF, 800000, 808000, FFA500, 800080, 000080, FF0000, E2B48C, 008080, FFFFFF, FFFF00.  Example: BColor=000000

    Font sets the initial font and must be one of the following: Lucida Console, Courier New, Courier, Monospace, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif, Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, Serif.  Example: Font=SansSerif

    MinFS sets the minimum font size available in the FontSize pull-down menu and must be a positive integer between 1 and 40.  Example: MinFS=10

    MaxFS sets the maximum font size available in the FontSize pull-down menu and must be a positive integer between 10 and 100.  Example: MaxFS=40

    FontSize sets the initial font size and must be a positive integer between 10 (or MinFS) and 40 (or MaxFS).  Example: FontSize=14

    Branding determines whether to display the Speche branding at the bottom of the player.  Branding accepts either 0 or 1.  Removal of the Speche branding may impact the cost of your event(s).  Please contact your Customer Service Representative for details regarding branding and how it relates to cost.  Example: Branding=1

    Welcome determines whether a welcome message is offered.  A welcome message takes the following form: Welcome to <Event Title>.  Welcome accepts either 0 or 1.  Example: Welcome=0

    Cookies determines whether the player will read and store user settings in a cookie, such as Font, Font Size, Font Color, and Background Color.  Cookies accepts either 0 or 1.  Example: Cookies=1

    SaveOption determines whether the To File button will be offered by the player (player Applet only).   SaveOption only accepts 0 or 1.  Example: SaveOption=0

    Encrypt determines whether the data stream between our servers and the player is encrypted.   Encrypt only accepts 0 or 1.  Example: Encrypt=1

    * Colors: 00FFFF=Aqua, 000000=Black, 0000FF=Blue, A52A2A=Brown, 008000=Green, ADFF2F=Green-Yellow, 808080=Grey, 00FF00=Lime, FF00FF=Magenta, 800000=Maroon, 808000=Olive, FFA500=Orange, 800080=Purple, 000080=Navy, FF0000=Red, E2B48C=Tan, 008080=Teal, FFFFFF=White, FFFF00=Yellow

    SRC Examples using the Assignment Parameters:

    https://www.speche.com/sbload2.aspx?Height=200&Width=200&EventID=25E9D359-69CB-4A30-A103-D02E0B986042
    http://www.speche.com/sbload2.aspx?Height=90%&Width=100%&EventID=25E9D359-69CB-4A30-A103-D02E0B986042
    https://www.speche.com/sbload2.aspx?Height=340&Width=460&FontSize=16&CleintID=13657
    http://www.speche.com/sbload2.aspx?Height=500&Width=700&Font=Monospaced&EPC=XXXXXXXX

    Load Parameter

    The Load Parameter can be used to specify the Display Components that will be loaded onto the web page.  With the Load Parameter you can choose to only load the SpecheBox, or specify any combination of Display Components using a comma-delimited list (SpecheBox,FColor,BColor,...).  When using the Load parameter, only the specified Display Components will be loaded.  It is not necessary to use the Scripting Components unless you are troubleshooting or implementing a custom display or custom scripting components.  The Load Parameter is not required for placement on a web page. Not using the Load Parameter is the equivalent of using Load=All.

    Display Components

    All* - This will load all of the Display Components and is the equivalent of SpecheBox,Font,Fontsize,FColor,BColor,Transcript (or not using the Load Parameter).  This is most often used when generating links

    Help - This will load the Player Usage Guide.

    SpecheBox - This will load the SpecheBox.  SpecheBox dimensions are assigned through the Height and Width parameters listed among the Assignment Parameters (above).

    Font** - This will load the Font... selection pull-down.  Approximate Font... selection pull-down dimensions: 22x110 pixels

    Fontsize** - This will load the (font) Size... selection pull-down.  Approximate Size... selection pull-down dimensions: 22x70 pixels

    FColor** - This will load the Text... (color) selection pull-down.  Approximate Text... selection pull-down dimensions: 22x110 pixels

    BColor** - This will load the Background... (color) selection pull-down.  Approximate Background... selection pull-down dimensions: 22x110 pixels

    Transcript** - This will load the View Transcript button.  Approximate View Transcript button dimensions: 22x140 pixels

    Title* - This will load the Title as entered during Event scheduling. 

    Start* - This will load the Scheduled Start Date and Time as selected during Event scheduling. 

    * Loading this display component may also load the supporting JavaScript (Script).
    * When loaded with the SpecheBox, this display component will appear above the SpecheBox.
    * When loaded with the SpecheBox, this display component will appear below, or at the bottom of the SpecheBox.

    Script Components (Advanced)

    Script - This will load the supporting JavaScript functions. This is an advanced option for those users implementing custom display components.

    NoScript - This will explicitly prevent the loading of the supporting JavaScript functions.  This is an advanced option for those users implementing custom JavaScript support functions.

    Load Parameter Examples:
    Load=Help will load the SpecheBox Help information.
    Load=All is the equivalent of not using the Load parameter.
    Load=All,Help will load all display components and the SpecheBox Help information.
    Load=SpecheBox will only load the SpecheBox.
    Load=SpecheBox,Transcript will load the SpecheBox and the View Transcript button.
    Load=SpecheBox,FColor,BColor will load the Speche Box and both the Text and Background color selection pull-downs.

    SRC Examples using the Assignment Parameters and the Load Parameter:
    https://www.speche.com/sbload2.aspx?Load=Help
    http://www.speche.com/sbload2.aspx?Load=All&Height=200&Width=200&EventID=25E9D359-69CB-4A30-A103-D02E0B986042
    https://www.speche.com/sbload2.aspx?Load=SpecheBox&Height=340&Width=460&FontSize=16&CleintID=13657
    http://www.speche.com/sbload2.aspx?Load=SpecheBox,FColor,BColor,Transcript&Height=500&Width=700&Font=Monospaced&EPC=XXXXXXXX

  3. Add a link to open the SpecheBox in new window.

    To load the SpecheBox in a separate window, copy the Link (below) into the HTML of a web page at the location where you would like the captioning link to appear.  The Link can be placed anywhere within the body of the web page (<Body>...</Body>).
    Link
    To generate a link that will return a web page containing the SpecheBox, you must use the Load Parameter, and you must include Web among the comma-delimited list of Display Components.  All of the Assignment Parameters and Display Components listed above are available. All parameters (Assignment and Load) are used in the HREF attribute of the link.  Use of percentage values for the Height (95%-100%) and Width (100%) when opening the SpecheBox in a new window will allow viewers to resize the SpecheBox to fit their needs.

    Load Paramter Examples (WEB)
    Load=Web,Help will return the SpecheBox Usage Guide loaded on a web page.
    Load=Web,All will return all Display Components loaded on a web page.
    Load=Web,SpecheBox will return only the SpecheBox loaded on a web page.
    Load=Web,SpecheBox,Transcript will return the SpecheBox and the View Transcript button loaded on a web page.
    Load=Web,SpecheBox,FColor,BColor will return Speche Box and both the Text and Background color selection pull-downs loaded on a web page.

    HREF Examples using Assignment Parameters and the Load Parameter
    https://www.speche.com/sbload2.aspx?Load=Web,All,Help&Height=90%&Width=100%&EventID=25E9D359-69CB-4A30-A103-D02E0B986042
    http://www.speche.com/sbload2.aspx?Load=Web,SpecheBox,Transcript&Height=90%&Width=100%&FontSize=16&CleintID=13657
    http://www.speche.com/sbload2.aspx?Load=Web,SpecheBox,FColor,BColor&Height=500&Width=700&Font=Monospaced&EPC=XXXXXXXX
    Please see above for a complete listing and additional examples for both the Assignment and Load Parameters.


  4. General Troubleshooting

    The SpecheBox loader has built in error notification facilities to cover invalid entries and value assignments.  If you receive a message of the form, Please modify the following..., you should correct the specified items until they have all been resolved.

    LOAD PROBLEM: If the SpecheBox and other desired components are not loading or functioning properly, please Test Your Browser for compatibility with the SpecheBox.  You should be notified of any browser settings or configurations that are incompatible with the SpecheBox.

    CONNECTION PROBLEM: If the SpecheBox is loading but it is unable to connect to the Speche broadcast server or is unable to connect to our continuously running demo broadcast, please Send us a Problem Report so we can assist in diagnosing the connection problem. Please fill out the return e-mail address so we can reply to you with our findings.

    SERVER ERROR MESSAGE: If you are receiving a Server Error message, please e-mail Support@Speche.comPaste a copy of your Script Tag (or SRC attribute) or your Link (or HREF attribute) into the e-mail..  We will fix the link or the SpecheBox loader, as necessary, and reply back to you with our findings.

  5. SCRIPTING CONFLICTS: While unlikeley, it may be possible to have naming conflicts with elements in our HTML, or our JavaScript. Please contact Speche Support (support@speche.com) if you encounter any scripting errors during implementation.