How do I use my JVC digital video cam on the computer? Do I have to have a memory card for the cam?

Question

I have a JVC Digital video cam and it says that you can use it for web conferences as webcam. I can't figure out how to do this. I've tried going to the JVC site, but no luck. I've tried checking on MSN Help, but no luck. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Answer 1

You might want to check with the manufacturers of digital video capture devices that you can plug into the computers USB port. Try searching for devices made by Plextor, ADS, and Turtle Beach. These devices will take your camcorder signal via the composite>USB cable supplied with your camera and digitize it for your computer to understand. Also check with your camcorder's documentation to see if there might be any further details on how to set this up. Good Luck.

Further checking noted two things... USB is not the answer, you must connect using Firewire and according to JVC, it will only work with Microsoft Messenger (why am I not surprised about that).