The read-only property MediaError.code
returns a numeric value which represents the kind of error that occurred on a media element. To get a text string with specific diagnostic information, see MediaError.message
.
Syntax
var myError = mediaError.code;
Value
A numeric value indicating the general type of error which occurred. The possible values are described below, in Media error code constants.
Media error code constants
Name | Value | Description |
---|---|---|
MEDIA_ERR_ABORTED |
1 |
The fetching of the associated resource was aborted by the user's request. |
MEDIA_ERR_NETWORK |
2 |
Some kind of network error occurred which prevented the media from being successfully fetched, despite having previously been available. |
MEDIA_ERR_DECODE |
3 |
Despite having previously been determined to be usable, an error occurred while trying to decode the media resource, resulting in an error. |
MEDIA_ERR_SRC_NOT_SUPPORTED |
4 |
The associated resource or media provider object (such as a MediaStream ) has been found to be unsuitable. |
Example
This example creates a <video>
element, establishes an error handler for it, and then sets the element's src
attribute to the video resource to present in the element. The error handler simply outputs a message
var obj = document.createElement('video'); obj.onerror = function() {console.log("Error with media: " + obj.error.code);} obj.src="https://example.com/blahblah.mp4";
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
HTML Living Standard The definition of 'MediaError.code' in that specification. |
Living Standard | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
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code | Chrome Full support Yes | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support 3.5 | IE Full support 9 | Opera Full support Yes | Safari Full support Yes | WebView Android Full support Yes | Chrome Android Full support Yes | Firefox Android Full support Yes | Opera Android Full support Yes | Safari iOS Full support Yes | Samsung Internet Android Full support Yes |
Legend
- Full support
- Full support
See also
- The interface defining it,
MediaError
.