RCA Setup

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Your camera supports RCA. Now your setup differs based on the type of computer you have.


I have a Windows PC

Vivo hardware cables, by Sima Products, allow you to connect RCA cameras to your computer. Vivo hardware is available at any Best Buy location, or online at BestBuy.com.

Visit the Sima Vivo Hardware setup page to learn how to use these cables.


I have a Mac

The recommended setup for Macs is through Firewire. Check your camera to see if you also have a firewire port. Most cameras with an RCA port also have a Firewire port. The image below shows you what a Firewire port on your camera looks like:



If you have a firewire port on your camera and your camera came with a firewire cable, follow the steps on the firewire setup page. If your camera has a firewire port but did not include a firewire cable, you can purchase one at most electronics retailers, including Best Buy and Target.

Additional information for Mac users


My camera does not have a Firewire port    [expand]

Cameras without Firewire will not work with a Mac computer for live broadcasting at this time. These cameras will, however, work with a Windows PC and Sima Vivo Hardware cables.



I have a new Macbook or Macbook Air    [expand]

Unfortunately, Apple has decided to omit firewire from these models. There are not currently any Mac solutions that convert USB to Firewire and support Flash for live broadcasting. You can, however, use your Mac's built in iSight camera, or purchase a USB webcam that works with Macam drivers.

Vivo will update this section with any developments regarding Firewire on Mac.



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