HDMI webcam? Important question, especially for Mac & Linux users: Does the Vado stream live video to the HDMI connector while recording or not playing? In other words; can it be used as a hi-def HDMI webcam given that a PC has HDMI inputs?With all the reviews, no one mentioned whether they connected the HMDI to a TV set and if the vado only sent video when playing back a recording or if it also sent live video.Someone check please! HDMI webcam? Important question, especially for Mac & Linux users: Does the Vado stream live video to the HDMI connector while recording or not playing? In other words; can it be used as a... » Read More HDMI webcam? Important question, especially for Mac & Linux users: Does the Vado stream live video to the HDMI connector while recording or not playing? In other words; can it be used as a hi-def HDMI webcam given that a PC has HDMI inputs?With all the reviews, no one mentioned whether they connected the HMDI to a TV set and if the vado only sent video when playing back a recording or if it also sent live video.Someone check please! « Show Less
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I also would like to know the answer to this... Can the Vado HD be used as a webcam/streaming video if you connect it to an HDMI port or a display port with HDMI adapter on a PC?
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The Vado HD outputs in 1080i through the HDMI cable. From my tests it appears to be for both live and playback video. Therefore if your PC has a HDMI input it should be possible to use it as a webcam, allowing you to record as well. The only "problem" I see is that you cannot remove the text that you see on the screen (e.g. time left).
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Does this turn off after a while of not recording if you want to use is as a webcam?
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I don't own vado but wondering if there is anything like that you mentioned. HDMI webcam. So you can connect straight to TV while recording.
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It doesn't work with the computer. You put in the A/V cables from the TV to the converter, then hook up the Output A/V cables from your video game/VCR/DVD whatever to the VuPoint. Hit record, and what ever is on screen of the TV is recorded onto a SD card in the converter. You can then take the SD card out of the converter and plug it into your computer and BAM. You have your video. So, it doesn't so much CONVERT anything, just records what's on the TV. I suppose that was more of an answer than you wanted.
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No, it only funnels incoming (or outgoing) HDMI video to a computer's HD for recording, and can also simultaneously pipe the incoming video to an HDMI video monitor or TV.This requires a Thunderbolt connection to a computer. I do not know whether PCs are available with such a port but as of 2011 Macs have one, even the Macbook Air. It doubles as the display port.
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We solely use the VGA and HDMI connections to our MacBooks. I can not really attest to other connectivity options but if you mean a SD card, there is no SD port on this device. The product description claims you can project JPEGs from a USB thumb drive but I haven't utilized that feature.
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Has anyone tried an HDMI connection from a computer into his receiver? I'm considering hooking up a Mac Mini to it and using media server software to send it audio and video.
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If you connect a USB cable from a computer or the appropriate DVR you can stream video to the TV. I chose this model for that reason. It provides the option of connecting the latest video option for streaming, rather than being limited to what is built in to the TV.
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This camera has a clean mini HDMI output that is suitable for recording or live streaming. A capture device is necessary for a computer to be able to use the image for live streaming. Some streaming devices (ie Teradek Vidiu, Matrox Monarch) or video recorders (ie Black Magic Hyperdeck Shuttle) can accept HDMI input without need of computer.
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Hi Amazonadicto, video output will be from the HDMI connection. Which means that you can connect it on a TV with HDMI, and can create a live view on the TV while doing a recording. -Ely
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You cannot use a laptop with Stream, at least not a PC. Not sure if you can use a Mac or not. There was a software program called TiVo Desktop that allowed you to download recorded shows to a laptop, but not sure if that is around anymore. It didn't require the Stream device, but you couldn't watch live TV and it would take hours to download one show.
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Can I modify the question a bit? Does the HDMI output a signal when the camera is NOT recording? In other words, can it function as a "studio camera"?
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I have seen lots of video editing software and Blu Ray HD burners, many going on and on about how you can create a Hi Def disk to play back on a COMPUTER. My question is simple. After burning the Hi Def video can I play it back so I can watch the video on my TV? I am only interested in creating a Hi Def disk that I can watch on my TV, otherwise, i'll just play the video straight to my HDTV from my HD camcorder. Can someone tell me what I need to acomplish this.
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Let me tell what I am using this for. I have a new ViewSonic High Resolution Monitor (1080P) with a HMI input and have the Fosmon Smart HDMI switcher connected from my Mac Mini on Port 1 and an HP Windows 7 computer connected to Port 5 and an HDMI cable connected from the Fosmon Switcher to the ViewSonic monitor and I can manually switch between either computer by pressing 1,2,3,4 and then to 5 or as I prefer, to use the remote to press between 1 (Mac) or press 5 and switches immediately to the PC. The HDMI carries the sound as well and there is no loss of quality in picture or sound with this unit. The best bet for this purpose, hands down! Let me tell what I am using this for. I have a new ViewSonic High Resolution Monitor (1080P) with a HMI input and have the Fosmon Smart HDMI switcher connected from my Mac Mini on Port 1 and an HP Windows 7 computer connected to Port 5 and an HDMI cable connected from the Fosmon Switcher to the ViewSonic monitor and I can manually switch between either computer by pressing 1,2,3,4 and then to 5 or as I prefer, to use the remote to press between 1 (Mac) or press 5 and switches immediately to the PC. The HDMI carries the sound as well and there is no loss of quality in picture or sound with... » Read More Let me tell what I am using this for. I have a new ViewSonic High Resolution Monitor (1080P) with a HMI input and have the Fosmon Smart HDMI switcher connected from my Mac Mini on Port 1 and an HP Windows 7 computer connected to Port 5 and an HDMI cable connected from the Fosmon Switcher to the ViewSonic monitor and I can manually switch between either computer by pressing 1,2,3,4 and then to 5 or as I prefer, to use the remote to press between 1 (Mac) or press 5 and switches immediately to the PC. The HDMI carries the sound as well and there is no loss of quality in picture or sound with this unit. The best bet for this purpose, hands down! « Show Less
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Yes, I have ours fed into two Sharp 70" led panels and the HDMI audio feed works through both panels with no issues at all. The room has its own audio so we don't run the sound on the panels, but the option is there and works. Did you get all the way into the sound settings on your mini? I'm not a Mac whiz, so I don't know exactly which steps you take, but there was more than one until we saw the HDMI choice. Actually the Mac is a dual boot to win7pro and it works on that operating system too. I can't stress how happy I was when I got my hands on the accell adapters, passive adapters just plain screwed me around in circles! Yes, I have ours fed into two Sharp 70" led panels and the HDMI audio feed works through both panels with no issues at all. The room has its own audio so we don't run the sound on the panels, but the option is there and works. Did you get all the way into the sound settings on your mini? I'm not a Mac whiz, so I don't know exactly which steps you take, but there was more than one until we saw the HDMI choice. Actually the Mac is a dual boot to win7pro and it works on that operating system too. I can't stress how happy I was when I got my hands on the accell adapters, passive adapters... » Read More Yes, I have ours fed into two Sharp 70" led panels and the HDMI audio feed works through both panels with no issues at all. The room has its own audio so we don't run the sound on the panels, but the option is there and works. Did you get all the way into the sound settings on your mini? I'm not a Mac whiz, so I don't know exactly which steps you take, but there was more than one until we saw the HDMI choice. Actually the Mac is a dual boot to win7pro and it works on that operating system too. I can't stress how happy I was when I got my hands on the accell adapters, passive adapters just plain screwed me around in circles! « Show Less
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I'm using the Vpedal on a Mac Computer. I use it to transcribe interviews I shoot on broadcast cameras. I use QuickTime player to view and transcribe the interviews. There was no special software, other than: QuickTime player (which comes free with the mac computer) And the driver for the Vpedal (I downloaded the control panel driver from the Vpedal website for free). My videos were not on USB flash drives, I copied them from the camera into my hard drive. I would think as long as you are able to play the videos in QuickTime, I don't think the Vpedal care if they are on USB FLash drive or on the computer. If you have a PC, then disregard my comments, as I have not used it on a PC I'm using the Vpedal on a Mac Computer. I use it to transcribe interviews I shoot on broadcast cameras. I use QuickTime player to view and transcribe the interviews. There was no special software, other than: QuickTime player (which comes free with the mac computer) And the driver for the Vpedal (I downloaded the control panel driver from the Vpedal website for free). My videos were not on USB flash drives, I copied them from the camera into my hard drive. I would think as long as you are able to play the videos in QuickTime, I don't think the Vpedal care if they are on USB FLash drive or... » Read More I'm using the Vpedal on a Mac Computer. I use it to transcribe interviews I shoot on broadcast cameras. I use QuickTime player to view and transcribe the interviews. There was no special software, other than: QuickTime player (which comes free with the mac computer) And the driver for the Vpedal (I downloaded the control panel driver from the Vpedal website for free). My videos were not on USB flash drives, I copied them from the camera into my hard drive. I would think as long as you are able to play the videos in QuickTime, I don't think the Vpedal care if they are on USB FLash drive or on the computer. If you have a PC, then disregard my comments, as I have not used it on a PC « Show Less
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Can your camera output video in component, s-video, or hdmi format? This device takes this video/auido input and displays it (with about a 2 second delay) on the laptop/computer. You'd then need some streaming software such as Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) to live stream it from your laptop to the streaming service of your choice.
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Hi,I've just tested the camera and for my needs it ok. I have logitech pro 9000 on my desktop that can stream hd video but the picture quality depends on internet connection. I use my laptop when I travel and I've never connected to network that can stream hd video. So the picture was good enough to be seen, the sound is ok. To sum up: For communication via video is good enough. If you want crisp picture you'll want to buy extra camera.
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Sounds like a defective cable. I bought a micro hdmi to hdmi cable and it works great. Not so well with a micro hdmi adapter. If it doesn't work with another cable and/or the VGA cable, then the unit is probably defective.