Using SonyDV camcorder with messenger 6.2

[njw]

My Sony DVR-PC1e is connected to my XP PC by firewire.
The camera works in movie maker and reports as ok under
Scanner/Cameras in control panel.

I want to use it as a webcam in MSN messenger. When I go
to Audio/Video tuning it shows a pciture and the audio
works.

But when I go to Camera settings it says camera not
plugged in or being used by other app. The camera is
plugged in and inst being used elsewhere.

This stops me using it as a webcam.

What can I do to make it work?

Thanks.

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings njw,

There are actually two different video functions within MSN Messenger 6.x. The first, the
"Webcam" function, which is tested by the "Web Camera Settings" dialog, basically supports
actual "Webcam"s only. It does not support DV/firewire cameras, digital cameras, or video
card inputs. The second, the "Video Conference" function is tested by the Audio/Video Tuning
Wizard, supports most devices including DV cameras and video card inputs and uses the same
functionality as Windows Messenger.

The Video Conference and Audio/Video Tuning Wizard will only be available on Windows XP (and
both you and your contact must be using Windows XP in order for it to work). Assuming both
of you are using Windows XP, try using the Video Conference feature instead, by clicking the
Actions menu within a conversation window and choosing 'Start Video Conference'.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

 

[njw]

Ok, I understand. Many thanks for the help.

-----Original Message-----
Greetings njw,

There are actually two different video functions within

MSN Messenger 6.x. The first, the

"Webcam" function, which is tested by the "Web Camera

Settings" dialog, basically supports

actual "Webcam"s only. It does not support DV/firewire

cameras, digital cameras, or video

card inputs. The second, the "Video Conference"

function is tested by the Audio/Video Tuning

Wizard, supports most devices including DV cameras and

video card inputs and uses the same

functionality as Windows Messenger.

The Video Conference and Audio/Video Tuning Wizard will

only be available on Windows XP (and

both you and your contact must be using Windows XP in

order for it to work). Assuming both

of you are using Windows XP, try using the Video

Conference feature instead, by clicking the

Actions menu within a conversation window and

choosing 'Start Video Conference'.

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi,

You're very welcome =)
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.