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box? What’s in the box EN Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPC1000NC box.They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC1000NC. SPC 1000 NC Installation CD v.1.
EN Chapterof functions Legend 1 7 2 6 3 4 5 1 Snapshot button Enables you to take photos without using your mouse. 2 Focus ring For manually adjusting the focus of the lens. 3 Rotating foot For manually changing the vertical angle of the WebCam. 4 Clamp with rubber rims / camera foot For attaching the WebCam to your (flat panel) PC monitor or laptop screen. The clamp can be folded when the WebCam is placed on a desk or (large) desktop monitor.
Chapter Contents 2 Your WebCam 3 What’s in the box? 4 Legend of functions 5 Contents 6 Welcome 7 Things you should know 7 7 Safety precautions Copyright 8 Installation 8 10 11 11 12 15 16 19 19 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 26 26 27 27 27 27 EN Installing the WebCam software Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop WebCam settings General settings Video settings Audio settings Features settings Operating the WebCam VLounge Selecting your WebCam Capturing images / making video recordings Insta
EN Chapter Welcome The Philips SPC1000NC WebCam you have just purchased is manufactured to the highest standards and will give you years of trouble-free use. Brilliant images and blazing colors, that's what you get with the SPC1000NC WebCam. After installation, the new WebCam can be used for all sorts of applications, such as: • Video: use the Philips SPC1000NC WebCam for video chatting and video calling.
Chapteryou should know Things EN Please read the following instructions carefully, and retain them for future reference. It may be helpful to have the instructions for use for the PC at hand for reference. Safety precautions Observe the following guidelines to ensure that the WebCam will operate safely and to prevent defects. • Do not use your WebCam in environments outside the following range: temperature: 0°C to 40°C, relative humidity: 45% ~ 85%.
EN Chapter Installation Installing the WebCam software The software supplied only works on PCs with the operating systems Microsoft® Windows® XP and Vista. Notes! – Unplug all your USB devices (except USB keyboard and USB mouse) before you start. – Do not plug in your WebCam yet. Run the Installation CD-ROM first. – Have your Windows® CD-ROM at hand. 1 Place the installation CD-ROM in your PC’s / laptop’s CD-ROM / DVD drive. > After a couple of seconds the ‘Language selection’ screen appears.
Chapter Installation EN Or: Select the second option if you wish to continue installation. Click ‘Next’ to continue. > The ‘Installation’ screen appears. The items that can be installed are shown on the left side of the screen. An explanation of each item is given on the right side. All required items are selected by default. 5 Click the 'Next' button if you wish to install all items. Or: If there are certain items you do not wish to install, check the boxes before these items.
Chapter Installation EN Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop 5 5 3 3 1 Be sure to run the installation CD first, before connecting the WebCam to the PC / laptop. 2 Turn on the PC / laptop. 3 Connect the USB connector of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC / laptop. > The WebCam will now derive its power from the PC / laptop. 4 Aim the webcam as required. 5 Use the clamp and the two rubber rims to attach the WebCam to your (flat panel) PC monitor or laptop screen.
Chapter settings WebCam EN The Philips SPC1000NC video properties can be changed: - from within an application; - by clicking the VProperty icon ‘ ’ in the Windows taskbar, bottom right of your screen; - by selecting ‘PC Camera Settings’ under ‘Preferences’ in the VLounge selection screen; - by clicking the ‘ ’ icon in the VLounge selection screen. General settings 1 2 1 Flickerless image The Flickerless image option should only be used under flickering light conditions (e.g.
EN Chapter settings WebCam Video settings 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ 3 Full automatic control: on/off This full automatic control mode provides a very easy way to get the best out of your Philips SPC1000NC WebCam. Or you can choose to have maximum manual control over the WebCam settings by switching the full automatic control mode off. Full automatic control 'on' is the preferred setting for normal use.
Chapter settings WebCam EN 5 Auto Exposure The exposure is the amount of light received by the sensor and is determined by how long the sensor is exposed to capture a snapshot or video frame.The result depends on the sensitivity of the sensor.The WebCam will find the optimal setting if you select the automatic exposure option. Shutter speed The shutter speed determines how long the camera shutter remains open as a picture is taken.The slower the shutter speed, the longer the exposure time.
EN Chapter settings WebCam 0 Brightness Brightness enables you to adjust the brightness of the displayed image or video to suit your own preference. Use the slider to find your preferred setting. ! Contrast Contrast enables you to control the ratio between dark and light according to your own preference. Use the slider to find your preferred setting. @ Gamma Gamma enables you to brighten dark areas within the displayed image or video and visualize more details without over-exposing already light areas.
Chapter settings WebCam EN Audio settings & & Microphone volume Volume slider This slider provides manual control over the microphone. Volume level wizard Helps you set up the microphone volume level. • Test the microphone volume level by clicking the 'Start' button.
EN Chapter settings WebCam Features settings * ( ) ¡ ™ £ * Face tracking If you enable the face tracking option, the WebCam will track your face.This gives you more convenience while video chatting, because you don’t need to sit still during your video conversation. ( Digital zoom Use the digital zoom option to get an object closer. Digital zoom magnifies the pixels but not the actual image. It degrades image quality. Use the slider to set the desired zoom level.
Chapter settings WebCam EN ) Change background This option enables you to replace the actual (real-time) background image by one from the WebCam background list or by one of your own pictures. Note: When changing the background, make sure that: - the actual background is static. There should be no movement within the WebCam field of view. Not even the movement of a curtain. - there is sufficient light in the room.
EN Chapter settings WebCam ¡ Add logo If you enable this option, a logo image will be placed in one of the corners of the Video stream. By default, the last used logo will be selected when the option is enabled. When the option is enabled for the first time, the Philips logo will be selected and shown in the upper right corner of the screen. Select the desired corner for the logo to be placed in by checking the corresponding box in the ‘Add logo’ screen.
Chapter the WebCam Operating EN VLounge All applications can be accessed via the Philips V(ideo)-Lounge application.VLounge is the central application for easy access to your Philips WebCam. • Start VLounge: - through the Windows QuickLaunch menu in your taskbar; - via the program group ‘SPC1000NC WebCam’; - by clicking the VLounge icon ‘ ’ on the desktop. > The VLounge application will now be initiated and the VLounge selection screen appears.
EN Chapter the WebCam Operating Capturing images / making video recordings In the ‘Capture’ menu you can capture images and make video recordings and transfer, preview, edit, e-mail, print and organise your photos and video recordings. • Click the ‘Capture’ tab to open the ‘Capture’ menu. > The camera starts operating immediately. > The total amount of captured items is shown above the content panel (top right). • Click ‘IMAGE’ to capture an image. • Click ‘VIDEO’ to start a video recording.
Chapter the WebCam Operating EN Deleting captured items 1 Select the items you wish to delete in the content panel or under ‘Images’, ‘Videos’ and ‘Folders’. 2 Click ‘ ’. > The following dialogue screen appears. 3 Click the ‘OK’ button to delete the selected items.
EN Chapter the WebCam Operating Motion detection In the ‘Monitor’ menu you can set up the WebCam for motion detection and videolog recording. • Click the ‘Monitor’ tab to open the ‘Monitor’ menu. > The Monitor menu main screen appears. > The total amount of videologs is shown above the content panel (top right). > The ‘Movement’ indicator ( ) shows the amount of movement that is detected within the Webcam field of view. • Click ‘Start monitoring’ to start monitoring.
Chapter the WebCam Operating EN Monitor settings • Click ‘ ’ to access the ‘Monitor settings’ menu. > The following dialogue screen appears. • Enter the minimum memory capacity you wish to remain on your harddisk during recording. > Recording stops automatically when harddisk space comes below the set amount of Mbs. • Check the ‘Notification’ box if you wish a notification to be send to an e-mail address when movement is detected. • Enter the e-mail address you wish the notification to be sent to.
EN Chapter the WebCam Operating Broadcasting your videos over the Internet In the ‘Broadcast’ menu you can select a website where you can broadcast your videos live. • • • 24 Click the ‘Broadcast’ tab to open the ‘Broadcast’ menu. Select the desired website by clicking the corresponding ‘Launch’ button. Follow the on-screen instructions for live broadcasting of your videos on the selected website.
Chapter specifications Technical EN Sensor .................................................................................1.3MP CMOS Real video resolution (Max.) .......................................................1.3MP Real still image resolution (Max.) ...............................................1.3MP Interpolated still image resolution (Max.) ..................................5 MP Frames per second.........................................................................30 fps F-number .........
EN Chapter information Important Disclaimer Philips makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Philips assumes no responsibility for any error that may appear in this document. Philips makes no commitment to update nor to keep current the information contained in this document. FCC compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Important information EN Environmental information Disposal of your old product Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.
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