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Xbox Live Vision

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Thanks for choosing the Xbox Live Vision camera. Xbox Live Vision adds video to your Xbox 360 system and games, including:

  • Video chat and video messages.
  • Photo snapshots.
  • Family settings for privacy and parental control of communication and user-created content.

Xbox Live Vision is for use with the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system.

Note

Arrange the camera cable so that people and pets are not likely to trip over or accidentally pull on it as they move around or walk through the area. When the camera is not in use, you may need to disconnect the cable from the front or rear of the console to keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Do not allow children to play with the camera cable or wrap the cable around themselves.

Do not touch the camera cable terminals or lens glass with your fingers or allow metal parts to touch them. Doing so may damage the camera.

Never force a cable connector into a port. If the connector doesn't easily connect, flip it over and try again.

Set Up Xbox Live Vision on Your Xbox 360 Console

Before you can use your camera with your Xbox 360 system, make sure you've signed in to Xbox Live to automatically receive the latest Xbox Live update. For more information about connecting to Xbox Live, see your Xbox 360 Setup manual (Volume 1).

To connect to an Xbox 360 console:

  1. Turn on your Xbox 360 console with no disc in the tray. When the Xbox Dashboard appears, connect the camera cable to one of the console's controller ports. The Ring of Light on the camera will blink to indicate that the camera is connected.
  2. Position the camera on a stable base, pointed toward you or what you want to shoot. The Ring of Light on the camera will glow when actively shooting video.
  3. For audio, connect the Xbox 360 Headset according to the instructions in your Xbox 360 Headset manual.

Connecting Xbox Live Vision to an Xbox 360 console

Note

  • To get started, select Xbox Live Vision from the Xbox Live area of the Xbox Dashboard after connecting the camera to your console. To test video and configure additional Xbox Live Vision settings, select Xbox Live Vision from the System area of the Xbox Dashboard. If no selection for Xbox Live Vision exists, get the latest system software update by signing in to Xbox Live and consenting to the download.
  • When the camera light is on, the camera is shooting video. You can limit video communications by applying Xbox 360 Family Settings in the System area of the Xbox Dashboard.

Set Up Xbox Live Vision on Your Windows PC

To connect to a PC:

  1. Turn on your PC and connect the camera cable to an available USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) port. Microsoft Windows XP will display the Found New Hardware Wizard.

    In the wizard, select the options to allow Windows Update to automatically find and install the free Xbox Live Vision driver file. Your computer needs this file in order to work with the camera.
  2. Position the camera on a stable base, pointed toward you or what you want to shoot. The Ring of Light on the camera will glow when actively shooting video.

Connecting Xbox Live Vision to a PC

Note

  • To test video and configure additional Xbox Live Vision settings on your PC, click Start, My Computer, USB Video Device.
  • You must connect the camera to a USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) port. Earlier versions of USB are not supported.
  • The Xbox Live Vision camera works only with PCs running Windows XP SP2 or later.
  • Initial setup requires the installation of a driver file. To automatically find and install the Xbox Live Vision driver file, use the Found New Hardware Wizard, which launches automatically the first time you plug in the camera.
  • If you have a microphone connected to your computer, you can use it for audio in conjunction with your Xbox Live Vision camera.

Cleaning Your Camera

Clean only with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Using cleaning solutions or attempting to clean connectors may damage your camera. For the lens, use only soft, dry, lint-free cloth or lens paper.

For More Info

If you encounter problems with your camera, see Troubleshoot Your Xbox Live Vision Camera.

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