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Video startDate Property

< Video Object

Example

Get the current timeline offset of the video:

var x = document.getElementById("myVideo").startDate;
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Definition and Usage

The startDate property returns a Date object representing the current timeline offset of the video.

The startDate property is used to enable accurate synchronization of video streamed live over the internet.


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The startDate property is not supported in any major browsers.


Syntax

videoObject.startDate

Technical Details

Return Value: A Date Object, representing current timeline offset

< Video Object