- VIERA Cast's addition of Skype
- USB 2.0 High Speed Connection
- 4 Unidirectional Microphones
- 1280x720 Resolution Camera
- Flexible Mounting Option
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Communication camera for Skype video conference capabilities. 2010 G25, VT20, and VT25 Plasma HDTV Compatible.
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121 of 128 people found the following review helpful
Just wanted to let everyone know some of the limitations of this device at the date I'm writing this review:
This Camera attached to a 2010 Panasonic G or VT series TV will display on the following clients:
Macintosh - No Video will be allowed between either host
Linux - No Video will be allowed between either host
Windows - Running only version 4.2 at this time your Panasonic TV will send a maximum 680 x 480 video. (known in skype land as HQ video)
To get 1280x720 720p HD video.. Get this.. You need TWO 2010 Panasonic G or VT series TV with this Skype camera. You also need at least 1.2Mb of network upload speed.
A Panasonic engineer confirmed for me the above.
Mine is going back for refund. Enjoy!
This Camera attached to a 2010 Panasonic G or VT series TV will display on the following clients:
Macintosh - No Video will be allowed between either host
Linux - No Video will be allowed between either host
Windows - Running only version 4.2 at this time your Panasonic TV will send a maximum 680 x 480 video. (known in skype land as HQ video)
To get 1280x720 720p HD video.. Get this.. You need TWO 2010 Panasonic G or VT series TV with this Skype camera. You also need at least 1.2Mb of network upload speed.
A Panasonic engineer confirmed for me the above.
Mine is going back for refund. Enjoy!
58 of 63 people found the following review helpful
One star is way too charitable a rating for this unusable product, not to mention Panasonic's horrifically bad technical support. I have so far called them 3 times for this, and submitted a web help request, and only on the 3rd call (never heard back from web support) actually found someone who had even heard of the TY-CC10W Panasonic camera, OR even Skype. The second time I called I was left on hold for over 30 minutes and once I finally got a person they then hung up on me (accidentally, I presume). This most recent call I was transferred 5 different times before getting to someone who knows that this product exists. I again waited over 30 minutes between being transferred and put on hold this third time before getting help.
I originally called because the camera works - I can see myself when I go to settings, and the red light is on - but when I video call someone there is no video, and the person on the other end can't turn on their video either. I suspect this is due to the Skype 4.2 client compatibility issue described by the previous reviewer. Panasonic support apparently hasn't checked Amazon reviews yet, though, to know why their own product doesn't work :). I'm waiting on a call back from them to tell me how to proceed.
Save your money for when Panasonic gets its act together on this product. Until then it's a $170 brick.
I originally called because the camera works - I can see myself when I go to settings, and the red light is on - but when I video call someone there is no video, and the person on the other end can't turn on their video either. I suspect this is due to the Skype 4.2 client compatibility issue described by the previous reviewer. Panasonic support apparently hasn't checked Amazon reviews yet, though, to know why their own product doesn't work :). I'm waiting on a call back from them to tell me how to proceed.
Save your money for when Panasonic gets its act together on this product. Until then it's a $170 brick.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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Panasonic TY-CC10W Skype-Enabled Camera
I purchased this camera for use with a 2010 Panasonic/Viera 50" Plasma TV. While connection just required use of a USB port, the instructions left out a few important details, and I had to trial and error several things before getting close to getting the camera to work. Skype is a Viera offering, so I only had to open an account.
My expectation of Skype to Skype, was naive and based on my PC experience with Skype. It should be presented as 2010 Panasonic/Viera/Skype TV to 2010 Panasonic/Viera/Skype TV. Well, not all my contacts have a new Viera TV; so cut your use of Skype way down; if you wanted HD quality video. My unit sent video only, though incoming video and audio was alright, depending on the sender's connection speed and equipment quality.
After three weeks of Panasonic and Skype techs trying to help me get audio to transmit, I've decided to send the camera back as being defective (since there is only one cable to connect and everything else on the TV works as it should), before my return window closes. The unit itself is beautiful; it just doesn't work for me. Blogs and forums that I've checked, reveal very uneven results with this camera. Is it a software or hardware problem? I don't know, but my time is up, and I will go with what does reliably work, without the other limitations.
My suggestion? Wait till all the bugs get worked out of this Panasonic/Skype combination, before rushing in, like I did. Until then, Skype will just be an unused Viera feature on my TV. I should say that there were no vendor problems.
I purchased this camera for use with a 2010 Panasonic/Viera 50" Plasma TV. While connection just required use of a USB port, the instructions left out a few important details, and I had to trial and error several things before getting close to getting the camera to work. Skype is a Viera offering, so I only had to open an account.
My expectation of Skype to Skype, was naive and based on my PC experience with Skype. It should be presented as 2010 Panasonic/Viera/Skype TV to 2010 Panasonic/Viera/Skype TV. Well, not all my contacts have a new Viera TV; so cut your use of Skype way down; if you wanted HD quality video. My unit sent video only, though incoming video and audio was alright, depending on the sender's connection speed and equipment quality.
After three weeks of Panasonic and Skype techs trying to help me get audio to transmit, I've decided to send the camera back as being defective (since there is only one cable to connect and everything else on the TV works as it should), before my return window closes. The unit itself is beautiful; it just doesn't work for me. Blogs and forums that I've checked, reveal very uneven results with this camera. Is it a software or hardware problem? I don't know, but my time is up, and I will go with what does reliably work, without the other limitations.
My suggestion? Wait till all the bugs get worked out of this Panasonic/Skype combination, before rushing in, like I did. Until then, Skype will just be an unused Viera feature on my TV. I should say that there were no vendor problems.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
TY-CC10W with Linux skype 2.2 video works fine to me
TY-CC10W with Linux skype 2.2 works fine to me.
Both video and audio works fine with my Linus skype 2.2. on openSUSE 11.4.
Both video and audio works fine with my Linus skype 2.2. on openSUSE 11.4.
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Published 12 months ago by DAsberry
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Published 14 months ago by Fadi Younes
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Great camera, works very well! However it's kinda "loose" while sitting on top. . . you have to be careful to never bump into the TV or swivel it too hard. Read more
Published 14 months ago by lalalalal
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Works really great with your panasonic television Nice feat.
I'd definitely recommend it if you're sitting with the family talking to friends or family. Read more
I'd definitely recommend it if you're sitting with the family talking to friends or family. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Regal
Definately a NO!
What I thought would be a cool accessory for my Panasonic TV (TC-P50G25 Plasma) is the ability to make internet video calls with the Panasonic Skype Enabled Communication Camera #... Read more
Published 14 months ago by DS1947
Easy to install
Little expensive for what you get but you have no choice. If you have a panasonic tv, the skype only works with this camera. The picture is good quality.
Published 14 months ago by AzStolls
Great Product:
Great Product:
I have maintained communications with my parents and in-laws who live abroad using Skype at leas twice per week and wanted to view it on the TV. Read more
I have maintained communications with my parents and in-laws who live abroad using Skype at leas twice per week and wanted to view it on the TV. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Jose C Fernandez
Panasonic Skype Camera
This camera is okay I ran into a few problems because the other party was using the older version of skype and they could not see me nor could I see them. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Tommy83
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