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Using the PC Camera Function

This function works only in Camera Mode. page 26
To use the PC Camera function, the DV Driver, Video Codec and DirectX 9.0 programs must be installed in the PC.
You can use this DVD Camcorder as a PC Camera.
When you connect to a Web site that provides video chatting functions, you can use your DVD Camcorder for such
functions.
When using this DVD Camcorder for video conferencing (such as NetMeeting), 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 DVD Camcorder with PC Net-meeting program installed, you can participate in a video conference.
The PC Camera’s screen size (Transferred video frame rate for the PC Camera function is max 12.5 fps.)
- 640X480(VGA) pixels for USB 2.0 connection.
If PC is connected with the USB to the DVD Camcorder, only the [Power] switch, [Mode] switch, [Zoom] lever can be
operated.
1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC].
2. Set the [Power] switch to [ (Camera)].
3. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the DVD Camcorder and the
other end to the USB connector on your computer.