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    Does the HDMI-in work as a capture device?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by destinationsky, Jul 31, 2014.

  1. destinationsky

    destinationsky Notebook Evangelist

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    Can I use the HDMI-in of my m17x R3 to connect my dslr and use it as a web cam (essentially using it as a capture device)?
    Thanks
     
    destinationsky, Jul 31, 2014
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  2. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    When you connect something to the HDMI-in the laptop's monitor works as a monitor only. You may not be able to use it for that.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Aug 1, 2014
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