EZ Dual Cam USB User Manual Copyright © 1999 Ezonics Corp. All rights reserved.
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Contents Page Getting to know your EZ Dual Cam------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Getting Started with EZ Dual Cam ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Quick Start EZ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 1. Installation of USB Digital Still Camera (DSC) --------------------------------------------------------- 2 - 7 II.
Page 4. Troubleshooting------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 There is no response from Windows when I plug in the camera --------------------------------- 21 When I open up Live Express, I get an invalid format message ---------------------------------- 22 I get the following message: "USB hardware may not be operational.
1 Getting to know your EZ Dual Cam TM • • • • • • • • • • Shutter- to take still pictures. Focus- to focus image (adjust to the hash mark for still picture). Lens- image capture. Power On/Off- to turn camera on or off. Battery- compartment for a 9-volt alkaline battery. Control Switch- to adjust function settings. PC Camera/DSC Select- to select Digital Still Camera or Video Capture Mode. LCD Display- function settings display. Quality Select Button- to adjust still image capture quality.
2 Getting Started with EZ Dual Cam TM Congratulations! You have just purchased Ezonics EZ Dual Cam, the best-valued digital still and video USB camera around! The EZ Dual Cam will change the way you communicate. It allows you to capture full motion video, still pictures and videoconference the EZ way. You will be amazed at the possibilities. This EZ Dual Cam manual introduces you to the EZ Dual Cam and gets you up and running in just a few minutes.
3 • Unknown or USB Device dialog will display as follows: Click "Next" • Select “Search for the best driver for your device.
4 • Insert the EZ Dual Cam installation diskette to your floppy disk drive. Be sure to specify location as A:\StillDRV (B:\StillDRV if your floppy disk drive is letter B).
5 IMPORTANT: Certain PC systems may require Windows 98 files to complete the installation. If your system already has these files, driver will be installed without prompting dialogs, but it is possible that your system does not have these files. In this case, Windows will prompt you to insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM. To complete installation, have your Windows 98 CD-ROM handy and follow the on-screen instructions. • Add New Hardware Wizard will find device "USB Digital Still Camera.
6 Check if the USB digital still camera has installed properly. • Click Start-> Settings-> Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager -> Imaging Device; if you see “USB Digital Still Camera,” then your EZ Dual Cam Digital Still Camera (DSC) mode is now installed. • Insert the Ezonics software CD disc. In order to use the digital still camera mode, you MUST install the "Ulead iPhoto Express 3.0.
7 II. This section will guide you on how to use the EZ Dual Cam as a digital still camera • Unplug the camera from your PC system. • Detach the USB cable from your camera. • Turn on the EZ Dual Cam by pressing the Power Switch. • Your camera will go through a 3 seconds self-test sequence (wait until all LED stop blinking) and then the EZ Dual Cam is ready to use. • Simply adjust the camera focus to the pre-calibrated hash mark for best picture focus.
8 Picture count and quality matrix (picture count may vary due to picture quality and memory issues): VGA 640X480 CIF 352X288 QCIF 176X144 Best 20 50 62 Better 26 55 64 Good 36 60 66 Take the picture by pressing the Shutter button. Total number of images would be displayed on the LCD Panel. III. Download pictures to your computer Plug the EZ Dual Cam USB cable to the USB port of your computer (be sure to switch camera to DSC mode). Click Start-> Programs-> Ulead Photo Express 3.
9 IV. Hardware Setting while using the EZ Dual Cam as a digital still camera Power ON/OFF: Turn the Power ON/OFF as a portable DSC Battery: Use a 9-volt alkaline battery while operating the EZ Dual Cam as a portable DSC. Battery life would be displayed on the LCD Panel. The battery life status should always be in “full” position while connecting EZ Dual Cam in USB Port. Shutter: Take the picture by pressing the Shutter button. The total number of images would be displayed on the LCD Panel.
10 I. Installation of USB Video Camera (PC) IMPORTANT : Be sure to switch the EZ Dual Cam to PC Camera mode (using the PC Camera/DSC Switch) before proceeding. • Turn on your computer. • Plug the USB cable to your EZ Dual Cam camera then to your computer's USB Port. • Place the EZ Dual Cam camera on top of your PC monitor.
11 • Select "Search for the best driver for your device." Click "Next" • Insert the EZ Dual Cam installation diskette to your floppy disk drive.
12 Be sure to specify location as A:\VideoDRV (B:\VideoDRV if your floppy disk drive is letter B).
13 • The drivers will be copied to hard disk drive Click "Finish" when all files are copied. IMPORTANT: Certain PC systems may require Windows 98 files to complete installation. If your system already has these files, the driver will be installed without prompting dialogs, but it is possible that your system does not have these files. In this case, Windows will prompt you to insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM.
14 Check if the USB video camera has installed properly. • Click Start-> Settings-> Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager -> Imaging Device; if you see “USB Video Camera,” then your EZ Dual Cam Video Camera (PC) mode is now installed. II. Hardware Setting while using EZ Dual Cam as a Video Camera Focus- Adjust the focus to get the best image while capturing image or video recording. Shutter- Press the Shutter Button to capture an image.
15 The Basics of Capturing and Sending Video E-mail using Live Express Video Panel - Defining your video display and capture settings - Using the control buttons - Recording audio and video files - Capturing an image frame - Installing your PC microphone (optional-not included) - Controlling audio recording - Controlling the sound output - Opening a video/audio file - Saving a video/audio file - Opening other Live Express programs _____________________________________________________________ Defining your
16 5. Click to open the Video Source dialog box for adjusting the colors of our capture device, zoom level, and other settings to improve capture and device display capabilities. This dialog box varies depending on the type of video capture driver and device you have installed in your system. 6. Click again to hide the Video Options panel and switch back to the Capture Options panel. Using the control buttons The control buttons are located below the Video capture panel.
17 Capturing an image frame 1. Adjust the camera to the desired view. Check the display on the Video capture panel. 2. 3. Click the Snapshot button or the Snapshot button on the camera. From the Snapshot dialog box, select where to send the captured image frame from the following options: • Card Maker Sends image to Card Maker for more image editing. • Clipboard Copies image data onto the clipboard. • File Opens a dialog box for specifying where to save the captured image.
18 Controlling audio recording 1. Click and drag the Microphone volume control to the desired level. This will determine the capability of your audio capture device’s pick-up level while capturing. 2. Click the Record button (with the Audio Channel active) to test audio capturing level. The sensitivity of your audio recording is reflected on the Audiometer located at the right hand side of the Video capture panel. (Note: Set the Speaker volume control to mid level for manageable testing). 3.
19 Saving a video/audio file After you have recorded audio and/or video data, you may want to save them to a file. 1. Click the Save button 2. In the Save As dialog box, locate the folder where you want to save. 3. Specify a file name for the recorded clip. 4. Live Express will automatically detect the file format for saving. Video with audio data is saved to a selfexecutable file format (*.exe) and audio data is saved to a wave file format (*.wav). You may choose to the save file as avi file format (*.
20 Troubleshooting I. Some common problems when installing EZ Dual Cam • • There is no response from Windows when I plug in the camera. When I open up Live Express, I get an invalid format message. • When installing the driver for the EZ Dual Cam, I get the following message: "USB hardware may not be operational. You may need to enable your USB port in your PC BIOS.” When I open up Live Express, I get a "No GSM Support" message. After installing Microsoft GSM 6.
21 There is no response from Windows when I plug in the camera. Make sure that your USB port(s) is working properly. Warning: You could damage your USB port(s), mainboard and the EZ Dual Cam camera if you installed the USB port yourself. Always consult a certified PC technician and have the proper version of Windows 98. To check what version of Windows 98 you have installed, right click on "My Computer" and click properties. You should get the following screen: Make sure that the version number is 4.00.
22 When I open up Live Express, I get an invalid format message . This error message may be caused by the color settings for the video adapter. To check this, right click on a blank area of the desktop, click properties, and click the settings tab. The color settings should be set to 16-bit high color or better. When installing the driver for the EZ Dual Cam, I get the following message: "USB hardware may not be operational. You may need to enable your USB port in your PC BIOS.
23 After installing Microsoft GSM 6.10 CODEC, I still get a "NO GSM Support" message. Do the following to confirm your GSM CODEC is functioning: 1. Go to your Control Panel. 2. Click on Multimedia. 3. Go to the Devices tab. 4. Find Audio Compression CODECS. 5. Double click on "Audio Compression CODECS." 6. Look for the Microsoft GSM 6.10 Audio CODECS. 7. Double Click on the "Microsoft GSM 6.10 Audio CODECS." 8. Make sure 'Use this audio device' radio button is enabled. 9.
24 When installing the Live Express software, I’m asked for a serial number. Where do I find it? Look on the sleeve of the CD-ROM jacket, which the application software and driver CD-ROM were packaged in. The serial number is indicated as "Live Express license" (your personal serial number) or you may use our universal number: LE001-10-K000123 (please include dashes and fill in all fields). I have a VIA Tech VT82C586B or VT82C596 USB port. Visit http://www.viatech.com/drivers/index.
25 The Ezonics EZ Dual Cam CD-ROM disc does not automatically run when you insert the disc in the CDROM drive. The Windows 98 Auto Insertion Notification may not be enabled. Do the following to install the Ezonics bundled software: 1. 2. 3. 4. Double click on 'My Computer' icon on the desktop area. Right click to your CD-ROM drive. Click Autorun. You should see title screen running. EZ Dual Cam and system malfunction (crash) while pressing “Control Switch” or “Quality Select”.
26 Technical Support For immediate technical support assistance, please call toll free 1.800.377.8688. Technical support is available 5 days a week, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. To reach our technical support service via the World Wide Web, please visit our web site at http://www.ezonics.com Customer Support Service link. Then access to our Technical Support Walk-through service for after hours technical assistance. You can also reach us by e-mail at rcenter@ezonics.com.
27 Lens cleaning and battery installation The lens of the Camera should rarely need cleaning, but if needed, then a dry lint-free cloth is recommended. Install a new 9-volt alkaline battery when the Battery life indicator on the LCD panel reaches to less than half-level or when having difficulty operating digital still camera mode (DSC) download. To install the battery, slide the battery compartment door downward then lift it to make clearance for installing the battery.
28 EZ DUAL CAM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Product type Recording Medium Sensor Resolution Minimum Number of Images Lens Viewing Angle Aperture Video Mode Frame Rate Exposure White Balance Self Timer Power Source Compatibility Operating System Dimensions Weight EZ Dual Cam Built in 16M bit Flash Memory 300K pixels CMOS Image Sensor 640 x 480 (VGA) 352 x 288 (CIF) 320 x 240 (SIF) 176 x 144 (QCIF) 20 images in VGA 50 images in CIF 62 images in QCIF Manual focus on PC Camera Fixed focus on Digital Still Camer
