Camcorders are supplied with a USB cable for connection to a computer, which allows using their functionality as a high-resolution webcam. This can be done in two ways.
It is necessary
- - device driver;
- - WebcamDV program.
Instructions
Step 1
If it is possible to connect your camcorder to a computer via a USB interface, check that the package contains a driver disk, the installation of which will allow you to pair devices in webcam mode.
Step 2
Insert the disc into the drive and follow the instructions in the installer menu to install the software on your computer. Often, the driver for using a camcorder as a webcam is installed as a separate item, which must be ticked off in the list of software components installed on the computer.
Step 3
After complete installation of the camcorder driver, restart the computer and connect the camera to it using the USB cable supplied with the purchase, and after a short period of time the device will be detected in the system.
Step 4
You can configure the camera both from the driver utility and from the control panel of the corresponding computer devices in the "Printers, scanners, cameras" section. The image quality is adjusted directly in the program that uses it, taking into account the outgoing speed of the Internet connection and the configuration of your computer with respect to the processor and video card.
Step 5
If your camcorder model does not have the above connection mode, use the demo version of the WebcamDV software. The principle of its operation is based on the fact that it forces the operating system to recognize the video camera connected to it as a full-fledged webcam.
Step 6
The program is paid, but you can test its trial version before purchasing. Its approximate cost is about $ 20. You can download it on the official website of the manufacturer or immediately purchase a full version in the online store of software for working with multimedia devices.
