What do I have to do to get the Lifecam VX-5000 to work with skype? Does anyone know how I can make it work or should I return it and get another webcam?
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I did absolutely nothing to get my VX-5000 to work with skype. I loaded the software for my webcam, then I downloaded skype. I opened skype and it took control of my webcam in less than an hour I was on with skype and talking to my daughter in Chicago. I love the ease of this little web cam. This is a wonderful way for me to see my grand children.
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Hi J.D.Can I talk to you about getting help with Skypein? I bought a skype number and voice mail and subscription with Skype but can not get the phone # to work. I will PAY you to help me solve this. Please email or call: Peggy pegwag@hotmail.com 480-734-0315. Thanks.Peggy
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I haven't tried using one for Skype, but I would imagine if you could set the microphone to be an output as well as input it could work. I would check YouTube first before trying though.
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I tried this webcam in Matlab to capture video under Windows 7 and it performed very well. I have not used it with Skype for instnace, because I had no need, but I'm sure it will work.
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I called sharp, and their tech support was having the same problem. Seems to be a skype software issue. Does anybody know how to reinstall it?
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Yes, however, it is not entirely a plug-and-play operation. You first need to update your firmware to Rev2, so that USB cameras are supported. Then you need to obtain a working camera, preferable one with build in microphone. Check out the article for details and howto:http://www.squidoo.com/mk802-skype-usb-webcam
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i got this product, installed using the latest skype (ver 5.3x) installed skypemate ver 5.0x (you gotta download it). I have windows vista home, running all the latest versions of skype and skypemate.My problems so far are:1. I hear music before I dial out and the music is there during conversations2. I have to use the computer to skypeout, i can't use the corded phone buttons3. When I call into the skype line, the phone doesn't ring, but I can answer and have conversation.Any help is appreciated
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Camera work s very well. Download the app and create your account for Skype
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I've only used this with Skype. I just plugged it in and then went into the video settings in Skype and selected the camera. Worked fine.When I've used this for meetings, my team requested that I use a headset for audio instead of the camera, as the sound is much clearer that using the camera mic.
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I just downloaded Skype for my Windows, and when I logged on it said to configure my webcam, so I'm guessing it picked it up. But, then Skype froze and I couldn't get it to work the rest of the night. So I'm just guessing that it works. I'll have to try again later. Hope this somewhat helps.
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In theory, you shouldn't have any problem hooking up a camcorder with HDMI for capturing. I did some digging online and someone posted a video showing that it does indeed work. (http://vimeo.com/60088887). For the second part of your question, I'm not positive if it can be streamed in real-time to Skype/Google+ since I don't do any sort of video conferencing. Hopefully, I answered this to the best of my ability for you and I apologize in advance if I didn't answer them completely. Thank you for submitting a question, though!
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It works with Skype. I did the audio/video test on Skype and the picture and sound were very good. It seems the refresh rate must be slower than my other STX as there was much more ghosting with movements. So don't run around too much while you're talking. :-)
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We have a 58 inch Viera TV and the camera only worked partially. It would freeze or not work at all and seemed to get worse over a period of day. Not sure if it was the camera or Skype but it did not work sufficiently well to keep, so we returned the camera. Skype seems to work fine in our house with either a Kindle, smart phone or computer, so we think it is the integration in the camera and since that is its only use for the camera we sent it back.
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I bought the LG ANVC400 for my LG 55LM6700 and it works perfectly.Anyhow when you select SKYPE on this TV, the LG ANVC400 is the only camera that it can be supported. I tried another camera but it did not work at all and I had to return it.
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I realize this was posted several month ago. My flip camcorder (same model) stopped responding at the same time yours did. The last video it recorded was on April 26th. I tried what LFJ suggested, but it did not work. I tried plugging the camcera into the USB port today (6/28/11) and, suddenly, it works again. Felt like Christmas. So if you have given up, ...give it one last shot and see if it works. Not sure if I can trust it, though.... Maybe it needed an update (which it did). Good luck.
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I am having the same problem but suspect it involves the driver or settings and am checking that out first. I would not return it if that is your only problem. Wait til a few more join in the discussion or I find something more about where the problem is. I loaded Skype and it works right up to the point of detecting my voice.
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My wife used it when she was in Germany. Skype worked fine, we talked every day. She has 2 gig of ram in it. It only ran slow if she had other programs running in the background. CyberLink YouCam runs well on it too. You can use it for vid email, YouTube and to print selecte photo's. I hope that I was of some help.