Panasonic PV-DV953 User Manual
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USB
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WEB CAMERA
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Using as a Web Camera
If the Palmcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can send
video from the Palmcorder to the other parties via the network. Audio may
also be exchanged if the personal computer is configured accordingly.
video from the Palmcorder to the other parties via the network. Audio may
also be exchanged if the personal computer is configured accordingly.
ª Operating environment
To use the Palmcorder as a Web Camera, the additional minimum
requirements must be met.
requirements must be met.
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more.
Desktop resolution of 800
High Color (16 bit) or more.
Desktop resolution of 800
k600 dots or more.
Communication Speed:
56 kbps or faster is recommended.
Necessary software:
Microsoft NetMeeting 3.01 or later
Other requirements (to send/receive audio):
Sound card
Microphone
Speaker or headphones
56 kbps or faster is recommended.
Necessary software:
Microsoft NetMeeting 3.01 or later
Other requirements (to send/receive audio):
Sound card
Microphone
Speaker or headphones
To use the Palmcorder as a Web Camera, the following conditions must
be met.
be met.
≥You have direct dial-up connection capability to the internet. Also, you and
the other person(s) are in the same Network (LAN).
≥Install the Microsoft Windows NetMeeting 3.01 or later.
≥If the installed version is not the latest, update it by performing the Windows
≥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.
≥Your Internet provider must provide a global IP.
≥The installer is available only in English but can be used on operating
≥The installer is available only in English but can be used on operating
systems using other languages.
ª Connecting the Palmcorder to Personal Computer
(For Using as a Web Camera)
1
Install the USB Driver. (
l 54)
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Set the Palmcorder to Camera Mode.
3
Connect the Palmcorder to Personal Computer with auxiliary
USB Connection Cable.
USB Connection Cable.
4
Press the [WEB CAMERA] Button
≥ It enters WEB CAMERA Mode. (To cancel WEB CAMERA Mode, press
the [WEB CAMERA] Button again.)
5
Start the NetMeeting.
≥Click [Start] >> [ALL Programs (Programs)] >> [Accessories] >>
[Communications] >> [NetMeeting].
≥If you use Windows XP, you can start NetMeeting by selecting [Start]
>> [Run], entering “conf” and clicking [OK].
1) Palmcorder
2) USB Connection Cable
3) USB terminal
4) Personal computer (not supplied)
5) The WEB CAMERA mode screen
2) USB Connection Cable
3) USB terminal
4) Personal computer (not supplied)
5) The WEB CAMERA mode screen
≥If the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera, the quality of the video to be
exchanged will depend on the Internet connection status.
≥If the USB Connection Cable is disconnected from the personal computer,
the WEB CAMERA mode is cancelled.
≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be recorded onto a tape or a
card.
≥If the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera while virus checking software is
running, the Palmcorder’s operation may stop midway through. In this case,
exit the NetMeeting, reconnect the Palmcorder and restart the NetMeeting.
exit the NetMeeting, reconnect the Palmcorder and restart the NetMeeting.
≥When the LCD Monitor is opened and rotated frontward in the WEB
CAMERA Mode, the Viewfinder becomes deactivated.
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