[Bug 443278] Re: Logitech QuickCam USB webcams using pwc module (Pro, 3000, 4000) do not work if connected after booting

[nigelT]

Hi - I have a Philips PVC680 which uses the PWC module. I use 10.04
which I keep up to date. I cannot get the video stream from my camera
with any of the usual apps. In gstreamer-properties I do not get the
video window when trying to use the webcam input (I have tried all
options in gstreamer-properties for the video output without success), I
only get a video window when using the 'test' option (then I get colour
bars). I do get the audio stream.

I have tried removing pwc before plugging in the webcam, but this does
not help.

cheese gives this error immediately
** Message: Error: Stream contains no data.

vlc -  statistics report 0bytes under every heading

I have found in syslog this error - pwc: Failed to allocate decompress
table.

I am also happy to help in solving this issue.

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Logitech QuickCam USB webcams using pwc module (Pro, 3000, 4000) do not work if connected after booting
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