Microsoft.MediaCenter Namespace
The following types are in the Microsoft.MediaCenter namespace, which is in the microsoft.mediacenter.dll assembly.
The Microsoft.MediaCenter namespace exposes the following classes:
| Class | Description |
| ApplicationAccessDisabledException | Contains information about an exception that was raised because an application tried to access Windows Media Center properties, but the user has chosen to block access to the properties. |
| ApplicationAlreadyRegisteredException | Contains information about an exception that was raised when trying to register because an application was already registered. |
| ApplicationControlDisabledException | Contains information about an exception that was raised because an application tried to control some aspect of Windows Media Center, but the user has chosen to block applications from controlling Windows Media Center. |
| ApplicationNoPermissionException | Contains information about an exception that was raised because the user does not have permission to register the application for All Users. |
| ApplicationNotForegroundException | Contains information about an exception that was raised because a page called a Windows Media Center API element at an inappropriate time. |
| ApplicationNotRegisteredException | Contains information about an exception that was raised when trying to unregister an application that is not registered. |
| ApplicationRegistrationCancelledException | Contains information about an exception that was raised because the user has denied the request to register the application. |
| AudioMixer | Enables applications to control the Windows Media Center mute state and volume level. |
| BroadcastService | Provides access to information about a TV broadcast service. |
| DiscData | Enables applications to get information about a disc in a changer. |
| FeatureNotConfiguredException | Contains information about an exception that was raised because the application is trying to work with a Windows Media Center experience such as TV, but that experience is not configured. |
| MediaCenterEnvironment | Enables applications to get device information, gain access to disc changers, and control various aspects of Windows Media Center. Provides information about Windows Media Center, including its current capabilities and version number. |
| MediaChanger | Enables applications to control the disc changer. |
| MediaChangerException | Contains information about an exception that was raised because a media changer operation failed. |
| MediaCollection | A collection of media items that make up a playlist (media collection). |
| MediaCollectionItem | Used to add an audio or video item to the media collection and specify properties for playback. |
| MediaExperience | Enables applications to retrieve information about the current Windows Media Center experience. |
| MediaMetadata | Provides an index into the media metadata properties that have been defined. |
| MediaTransport | Enables applications to control playback of the current content. |
| MetadataAccessDisabledException | Contains information about an exception that was raised because an application tried to access Windows Media Center metadata, but the user has chosen to block access to metadata. |
| ParentalControls | Enables applications to select the type of parental control settings to query. |
| ParentalControlSetting | Enables applications to query the various parental control settings for movie or TV viewing. |
| StateDetectionDisabledException | Contains information about an exception that was raised because an application tried to access Windows Media Center state information, but the user has chosen to block access to state information. |
| UserInfo | Gets the user's postal code, if available. |
| USTVRatings | Enables applications to query the extended TV content ratings. |
The Microsoft.MediaCenter namespace exposes the following interface:
| Interface | Description |
| IQueryPlaybackCapabilities | Gets values that indicate the playback capabilities for media. |
The Microsoft.MediaCenter namespace exposes the following enumeration types:
| Enumeration type | Description |
| BackgroundModes | Contains values that indicate the type of background to display when audio or video is playing. |
| DialogButtons | Contains values that identify the buttons that can be used in a dialog box. |
| DialogResult | Contains values that indicate how a dialog box was dismissed. |
| DiscType | Contains values that identify the type of disc in a changer. |
| MediaItemPlaybackCapabilities | Contains bitflag values that indicate which actions are allowed during playback. |
| MediaType | Contains values that identify the type of media that is currently playing. |
| PageId | Contains the identifiers (GUIDs) of important locations within the Windows Media Center user interface. |
| PlayState | Contains values that indicate the play state of the current media. |
| ShortcutStatus | Contains values that indicate the user's response to the dialog box created by the CreateDesktopShortcut method. |
The Microsoft.MediaCenter namespace exposes the following delegates:
| Delegate | Description |
| DialogClosedCallback | Specifies the method that is invoked when a Windows Media Center dialog box is closed. |
| ParentalPromptCompletedCallback | Represents the method that handles the result of calling the ParentalControls.PromptForPin method, indicating whether the user entered the correct parental control code. |
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