Using the Web Camera Function

•This function works only in Camera mode. ➥page 18

•To use the web camera function, DV Driver, Video Codec and DirectX 9.0 programmes must be installed in the PC. ➥page 97

•When you connect to a web site that provides video chatting functions, you can use your camcorder to participate.

•When using this camcorder for video conferencing (such as net meeting), voice communication may not be supported depending on the video conferencing software. In this case, connect an external microphone to the soundcard of the PC to enable voice communication.

•Using the camcorder with PC Net Meeting Programme installed, you can participate in video conference.

•The web camera's screen size (Transferred video frame rate for the web camera function is max 12.5 fps.) - 640X480 (VGA) pixels for USB 2.0 connection.

1.Set the Select switch to TAPE.

2.Press the MODE button to set Camera ( ).

3.Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer.

•Run a video chatting application such as Windows Messenger and enjoy the video utilization.

•Various applications take advantage of the PC Cam function. Refer to respective product documentation for further details.

•While the Web Camera is in use, the 16:9 wide mode is not supported. The screen displays in the aspect ratio of 4:3.

•If PC is connected with the USB to the camcorder, only the POWER switch, Select switch, Zoom lever and Joystick (▲ / ▼) can be operated. (Web Camera)

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VP-D391/XEF, VP-D391/EDC, VP-D391I/XER, VP-D391I/MEA specifications

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