Asus eeePC as an external monitor for Panasonic camcorder??

[Chilla1142]

Hi all,

Long shot but you never know. Has anyone used a 7" Asus eeePC (about 3 yrs old and running Linux which I am not familiar with) as an external monitor for a Panasonic camcorder, specifically the HDC-SD700. I have connected both using the Pannies' USB cable but can't get a streaming picture on the PC's lcd screen. I tried to edit the built-in webcam properties but all to no avail.

If I can it will save me buying another monitor! (For use with a DoF adaptor.)

Thanks anyone in advance and hope all have a safe New Year!!!

Phil

[SingSing]

The USB ports on camcorders are almost for playback only. Your likely chances of getting an external monitor function is thru the multi-AV port of this camcorder.

Try setting the camcorder output to be monitored on the multi-av port and try it on the AV input of your TV first. If it works, then you need to buy a USB video capture device, and add it to your netbook, and get your external monitor function.

[edDV]

AVCHD camcorders don't stream live over USB. All you could do is add an SD USB analog capture device. One that works with Linux.

[Chilla1142]

Thanks so much guys. Especially for the quick responses. Now I won't be wasting any more time trying to do the impossible.

A new approach is called for. Ta.

[unclebud]

Try a portable DVD player, most have video/audio in and come in sizes from 3 to 10 inches, and there cheap.

[Steve Stepoway]

Try a portable DVD player, most have video/audio in and come in sizes from 3 to 10 inches, and there cheap.

That'll work fine for framing shots, but for focusing using a DoF adaptor, I think you'll need a decent monitor. Most portable DVD players don't have particularly good resolution.

[Chilla1142]

Thanks for the suggestions. Whilst I love and have many 'gadgets' in the house, would you believe I have never treated the kids to a portable dvd player! So off to borrow one from a friend to see if something like this will fit the bill.
Thanks chaps!