With a PC
Using as a Web camera
If the Camcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can send video and sound from the Camcorder to other parties via the network.
Note:
≥Do not connect the USB cable until the Video Stream Driver is installed.
This feature can be used only if both parties are using the same operating system. Please see chart below:
[Send] |
| [Receive] | [Software] |
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Windows XP | <OK> | Windows XP | Windows |
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| Messenger |
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Windows XP | <NG> | Windows |
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| 2000 |
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Windows | <OK> | Windows | MSN |
2000 |
| 2000 | Messenger |
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ªOperating environment
OS:
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with preinstalled
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional SP1/SP2
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4
Communication Speed:
56 kbps or faster is recommended
Interface:
USB 1.1 or later — A type
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more
Other requirements (to send/receive audio): Sound card
Speaker or headphones
Necessary software:
Windows Messenger 5.0/5.1 (Windows XP) MSN Messenger (Windows 2000)
DirectX 9.0b/9.0c (Windows XP)
To use the Camcorder as a Web camera, the following conditions must be met.
≥Windows XP SP1/SP2 is needed.
≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP1/SP2, click [start] >> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet connection.)
≥To upgrade Windows 2000 Professional to SP4, click [start] >> [All Programs] >>
[Windows Update]. (Requires Internet connection.)
≥You have direct
≥Install Windows Messenger (Windows XP). If you have a version older than 5.0, download the latest version (5.0/5.1) from the Microsoft Home Page.
The latest version of MSN Messenger can also be downloaded from the Microsoft Home Page. http://www.microsoft.com/
(For download and installation instructions, please refer to Help on the Home Page.)
≥If the installed version is not the latest, update it by performing the Windows update.
≥If you are connected to the Internet through a firewall or a router, proper communication will not be possible.
ªInstalling Video Stream Driver
DirectX 9.0b must be installed in your PC if it is not already installed.
≥When DirectX 9.0b is installed, applications supported by previous versions of DirectX may not run. In this case, consult the manufacturers of the disabled applications.
1 Insert the supplied
≥Quit all applications. ≥[Setup Menu] appears.
2 Click [Video Stream Driver].
≥The set up program starts running.
3 Depending on your system environment, installation of “DirectX 9.0b” may be required. Click [Yes] and continue with installation.
≥After “DirectX 9.0b” is installed, the computer
will restart.
≥Do not remove the
≥Installation may take a little while.
4 Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions.
≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation. ≥After completing the installation, Click
[Finish].
5Click [OK].
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