Philips USB PC Camera Models PCVC675K and PCVC680K 1
1 Introduction Brilliant images and blazing colours. That's what the Philips USB PC Camera gives you. Forget about installing grabber cards and separate power supplies. You don't need them.
2 Preparation This HTML file describes how to install the hardware and software and how to create your first video recording. 2.1 Contents of the box Check that the box contains the following items: • the Philips USB PC Camera; • clover-leaf shaped base to support the camera; • one or more CD-ROMs, containing the Philips installation software, application software packages and electronic software manuals; • Quick Install Guide. 2.
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4 Using the applications In this section^ we will give you i bri6t description Ot hüw tP utd thd V-ld40 pdCkagdt itltliJded on CD-ROttr Jf you hflven't Iroisll«! thege opplicgtion? yvl, ptesse read ^Camera and software ln«laMaliori‘for Inttallallod Inttructüont. 4.1 Générai Usually, aocti Eoftwars рвс'кадд cnealBS its own program group in the Windows Start Menu which is activaled by clicking the Windows ^tgrt button.
4.3 Pofnt-to-point vtdËO confér^ííChiig software: VideoLínk (by Smith Micro Software) How to urmKt to vidH phone users № to other VideoLEnk иавгв. g VideoLink [j ^iow ^afwet X»ls Hdp J V ci • Û — 0 - Î* Ü.1... ;] ^ J - 1 Nuiibei 1 II -f" L - - . . . . Start VidaoLink. 2. Run thft Con^LiraliOn Advisor to coringune your mtidem or network connectionai. 3. Enter the telephone number or the network tP-eddress of the pHSOn yOu wish to Pali. 4, Click the Dial OuUon.
4.5 Image Capture and Photo Editing software: Photo Express (by Ulead) Uhod PholD ExpiDti. ^ IPhotoDnc] Eie üiBW üe^ Te capture rramei from your camera: 1. Finît, CliCh the Get buUcMi ail the tap teR ai yaur îCToen uridar üib Ulaed lege. 2. Next. dicK lhe Scanner button on the Toolbar to the rigrtt of the Ulead logo. 3r Select ihe epprepriate cptioris in the menu cn the right of your screen.. Choose the Philips PC Camera Bs your TWAIN data seurpa, and ^er^t the dcsiinption for the caplured frame 4.
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5.2.2 Camera Controls T>ie otTiei lat> Is marked 'Camera Conirols' PlCpClIlCI , I rnaga cortiolt | ^ [Hi COBfcdir| Wh>lti Balance (n Aulo mcKte tiie camera automsiicBlIy controls Ihw different colour components (n the picture to oPtaIn if» rrwsl naflural colour reproducllon Thts setting s Ifu preferred setting for normal use. Wn«n the mode setting Is In Freeze mode, the automate wnite bsfance control Is switched off.
Defaults If you like a particular setting for particular lighting conditions, you can use the Save and Restore buttons to save and restore this preferred setting. Should you wish to restore all standard settings, then click on the Restore button under Factory Defaults. Performance icon The Performance text box on the 'Image controls’ tab is used to inform the user about camera settings, problems or special circumstances. Important messages will show a flashing icon.
6. TWAIN applications Tha Phitips. USB PC Camsrâ ^ TWAIN-GcrrtpatiUe (Itha 3 scännar). U yCu can uH the cambra as an Inpat dâwica für appllcabkKi snrtwara that usât TWAIN as a data sourca. {a.g. phüta adring sdf^ar#) €,1 Capturing Images within applications In TWAIN'coiripfltlbie sppticalions iwu will see the Philips USB PC Csmera listed 33 an available TWAIN dais source emonj your crther TWAIN sources (e.Q. ecanrurs).
Image formats Here you can select the format of the still image to be captured. You can choose between VGA (640 x 480) and SVGA (800 x 600). The streaming image format indicates the size of the preview window.. Image Save • In the "Image Save" section you can set the Auto Capture function together with an appropriate timer interval. This function triggers the capturing of images at adjustable regular intervals.
7 Tips and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 7.1 TIPS The camera installation • Always use the Philips installation CD-ROM to install the correct camera drivers as described below. Dp not connect the camera to a USB port before installing the Philips drivers. If you do this, Windows98 will try to install its own drivers, which might be less compatible with the camera than the Philips drivers. You must have Windows98 running and have the Windows98 CD-ROM at hand.
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Q: My PC will not start when the camera is connected. A; It is highly likely that your BIOS is not compatible with the USB standard. Contact your PC supplier for an updated BIOS. Q: With additional USB peripherals installed my PC seems to be unstable (blue screens). A: Check if Phoenix Plugworks is one of your applications. You need to have version 1.1 or higher for proper operation with Windows98.
Q: System lockup; My camera stops responding (black or frozen picture or LED off) for no obvious reason. A; Switch off the Hardware Accelerator of your video card (click on :My computer, right mouse button/properties/Performance tab/Graphics button, Set "Hardware Acceleration" to "None"). Contact your video display card manufacturer to obtain the latest video card drivers. See the video display card's documentation for more information. Q: Picture Flicker; My video picture is flickering.
8 Technical specifications Optical Sensor 1/4" CCD Pixels 640 (H) X 480 (V) Illumination 1 - 50000 lux Integrated lens 4.8 mm, F3.
Software Windows98 drivers by Philips VideoLink by Smith Micro VideoLink Mail NetMeeting Photo Express by Smith Micro by Microsoft by Ulead Audio Microphone Output Supported audio formats Integrated Digital via USB mono, 16 bit, 8/11.025 / 22.05 / 44.1 kHz Weight llAppr 160gr Dimensions ¡100 X 71 X 60.
9 Regulations, Warnings & Maintenance 9.1 FCC compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE; This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
10. Glossary Audio input device (recording device) One of the Windows98 multimedia settings is the recording device setting. This setting determines which audio hardware is being used to provide audio signals to audio appiications. This setting is accessible through: the Windows Start-menu, Settings, Control Panel, MultiMedia, Audio tab. In the recording section, the USB digital camera microphone should be selected.
Pixel The smallest square or round element in an image. These are the "building blocks" that are only one color in their individual state, but combine with others to form complete Images. Plug & Play An operating system principle for connecting hardware to your computer. The idea is to automatically recognize the new hardware and to load the appropriate drivers without restarting your computer. With USB devices this usually means that you will have to perform an installation procedure only once, i.e.
11. Your international guarantee UK & IRELAND Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Philips product which has been designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. If, unfortunately, something should go wrong with this product Philips guarantees free of charge labour and replacement parts irrespective of the country where it is repaired during a period of 12 months from date of purchase.
ALL OTHER COUNTRIES INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Dear Customer, This product is guaranteed by Philips for a period of one year after the date of purchase against defects due to faulty workmanship or materials. The guarantee covers both parts and labour. Service under guarantee is only provided upon presentation of reasonable evidence (e.g. completed guarantee card or purchase receipts) that the date of the claim is within the guarantee period.
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