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Can my Sony Handycam (DCR-TRV350) be used as a webcam?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker
Yes - the TRV350 support USB Streaming. Here's the instruction

from the Sony eSupport website:
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How to use a Sony® camcorder as a webcam using USB Streaming.

IMPORTANT:

* Not all Sony® camcorders are equipped with a USB

Streaming port. For compatibility information, or if you

require further assistance with any of the steps below, consult

the instruction manual of your camcorder. A copy of the

camcorder instruction manual is available in the

Manuals/Specs/Warranty section of the Sony® eSupport Web site
* The USB Streaming driver is not compatible with the

Apple® Mac OS® operating system.
* The computer should have a factory installed USB port and

compatible webcam software, such as Microsoft® NetMeeting®.

NOTE: This procedure cannot be performed when using the battery

of the camcorder as a power source. If the camcorder is turned

on, but not recording or playing a tape, it will automatically

turn off after 5 minutes to conserve battery power. In

addition, please be advised that this procedure may not work

for all Sony camcorder models even when using the AC power

adapter. Some models have an automatic demonstration mode that

will activate after 5 minutes if the camera is turned on but

not recording or playing a tape.

1. Install the USB Streaming driver on the computer from the

CD provided with the camcorder.
2. Restart the computer.
3. Plug the AC power adapter for the camcorder into a

working electrical outlet and then connect it to the camcorder.
4. Connect the supplied USB cable to the camcorder and

computer.
5. Turn on the camcorder by moving the POWER switch to the

CAMERA position.
6. In the camcorder menu, set the USB STREAMING option to

ON.
7. On the computer, start the webcam software.

NOTE: Contact the software manufacturer for assistance with

setting up or using the webcam software.
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http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/model-home.pl?mdl=DCRHC38®i

on_id=1

DCR-HC38

MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder
Serial Number Location: On the bottom of the camcorder.

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The compatibility information for the Sony camcorders is broken

into two parts, one for the camcorder itself and the other for

the digital imaging software that came on the CD bundled with

the camcorder. Please note that it is possible for the

camcorder to be compatible with a computer running the Windows

Vista operating system while the originally provided digital

imaging software is not.

* Camcorder & Driver Compatibility
* Software Compatibility

Camcorder & Driver Compatibility

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* Not all models are sold in all countries.
* The drivers required to connect most Sony® cameras and

camcorders to a computer are already included in the Microsoft

Windows Vista operating system.
Note: In some instances, the camera or camcorder may not

be recognized by the computer when connected. In this case,

check to see if there is an updated driver available for your

model.
* Not all Sony camcorders are compatible:
o For compatible Sony camcorders - You should be able

to connect your camcorder and transfer files to a computer

running the Windows Vista operating system.
o For non-compatible Sony camcorders - Operation with

the Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system is not

guaranteed.
* The 64-bit starter version of the Windows Vista operating

system is not supported.
* The USB streaming feature available on some camcorder

models is not supported with Windows Vista operating system.

Check the chart below to see if your Sony camcorder model is

compatible for use with the Windows Vista operating system.
Legend:
Ο = Compatible
Ν = Not Applicable
– = Non-Compatible (not guaranteed)

Digital Video Camcorders
Models USB (Memory Stick) i.Link
DCR-HC1000 Ο Ο
DCR-HC15 Ν Ο
DCR-HC20 Ν Ο
DCR-HC21 Ν Ο
DCR-HC26 Ν Ο
DCR-HC28 Ν Ο
DCR-HC30 Ο Ο
DCR-HC32 Ο Ο
DCR-HC36 Ο Ο
DCR-HC38*5 Ν Ο
*5The USB streaming function is supported by the driver

included in the supplied CD-ROM.

The i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) connection from the camcorder is not

recognized by the computer.

Follow the steps below to troubleshoot this issue.

IMPORTANT: Some digital camcorders must be setup to output a

signal through the i.LINK® port prior to being connected to a

computer. Consult the instruction manual of your camcorder for

specific information before continuing with the steps in this

solution. Instruction manuals are available in the

Manuals/Specs/Warranty section of the Sony® eSupport Web site.

1. Ensure the i.LINK cable is connected securely to the

camcorder and computer.
2. Ensure the camcorder is turned on and being powered by

the supplied AC power adapter.
3. Ensure the video capture card and software are configured

properly to receive the i.LINK signal from the camcorder.

NOTES:
* Depending on the video capture card and software

you are using, you may need to manually configure the capture

card and software to receive a signal from the i.LINK port. If

applicable, check the Help files of the software or contact the

video capture card or software manufacturer for further

information.
* Sony® digital camcorders are not provided with and

do not require special device drivers for i.LINK connectivity.

The device drivers that allow i.LINK connectivity should be

provided with the video capture software. If the software you

are using does not appear to have the required drivers, you

will need to contact the software manufacturer.

4. If the issue is still not resolved, try closing and

reopening the video capture software.
5. If the issue is still not resolved, try using a different

i.LINK cable or connecting to another i.LINK port or different

computer, if available.

The troubleshooting steps listed above should resolve your

issue. If you have completed all of the steps and the issue is

not resolved, service may be required. The Sony® eService Web

site at http://eservice.sony.com/ can assist you in obtaining

service from a Sony Service Center or locating a Sony

Authorized Servicer.
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Knowledge Article C414007

How to use a Sony® camcorder as a webcam for video

conferencing.

Depending on the Sony® camcorder being used, it may be possible

to use it as a webcam for video conferencing using one of the

connection methods listed below. Refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the product for model-specific

information about product features. Manuals are available

online in the Manuals/Specs/Warranty section of the Sony®

eSupport Web site.

Select the appropriate connection method for information about

using a Sony® camcorder as a webcam:

* Composite Video or S-Video
* USB Streaming

NOTE: The i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) ports found on some Sony®

camcorder models are not supported for webcam use.
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Model: DCRHC38
(Change Model)

How to use a Sony® camcorder as a Web cam with a composite

video or S-video connection.

IMPORTANT: The computer must have a composite Video or S-Video

input jack [FIG. 1] and compatible webcam software installed.

Some computers may require a video capture card and/or sound

board.

NOTE: This procedure cannot be performed when using the battery

of the camcorder as a power source. If the camcorder is turned

on, but not recording or playing a tape, it will automatically

turn off after 5 minutes to conserve battery power. In

addition, please be advised that this procedure may not work

for all Sony® camcorder models even when using the AC power

adapter. Some models have an automatic demonstration mode that

will activate after 5 minutes if the camera is turned on but

not recording or playing a tape.

1. Plug the AC power adapter for the camcorder into a

working electrical outlet and then connect it to the camcorder.
2. Connect a composite video cable or S-Video cable to the

VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack on the camcorder.

NOTES:
* Sony camcorders usually come packaged with

composite Audio/Video cables; S-Video cables are sold

separately.
* To purchase either of these cables, check with your

local electronics dealer or visit the Sony Direct Accessories

and Parts Center Web site.

3. Connect the other end of the composite video cable or

S-Video cable to the VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN jack on the

computer.
4. Turn on the camera by moving the POWER switch to the

CAMERA position.
5. Remove the cassette tape from the camcorder.
6. Turn on the computer.
7. Start the webcam application to be used.

NOTE: Contact the software manufacturer for assistance

with setting up or using the webcam software.


Info from First Step Guide:

To use USB streaming

Using USB streaming, you can use your camcorder as a PC camera

for programs such as Windows Messenger. The following operation

is required only for the first time.
1 After step 6 of "Connecting with a USB cable," if [Found New

Hardware Wizard] appears, click [Next] and complete the

installation.
2 If the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital

signature appears, click [Continue Anyway].
3 Click [Done].
Note

* The USB streaming function cannot be used with Picture

Motion Browser.

Tip

* We recommend you set your camcorder to 4:3 mode to

utilize the aspect ratio of videos or still images played back

on the screen of a computer (4:3).

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