User manual PHILIPS SPC500NC

[. . . ] 9 Audio cable (SPC505NC only) Black headphone plug (n) - for connecting to the microphone socket of the pc sound card. Grey microphone plug (!) - for connecting to the headphone or green socket of the pc sound card. 4 Contents 2 Need help?4 Legend of functions 5 Contents 6 Welcome 7 Things you should know 7 7 Safety precautions Copyright EN 8 Installation 8 Installing the WebCam software 10 Connecting the WebCam to your PC/laptop 12 WebCam settings 12 General controls 13 Picture controls 16 Using the applications 16 17 17 18 18 19 VLounge Skype MSN Messenger Yahoo!Messenger AOL Instant Messenger Making snapshots using Windows® XP 19 Technical specifications 20 Important information 20 20 21 21 21 21 Disclaimer FCC compliance Environmental information System requirements Disclaimer of warranty Limitations of damages 22 Warranty 5 EN Welcome The Philips SPC500NC/SPC505NC WebCam you have just purchased is manufactured to the highest standards and will give you years of trouble-free use. [. . . ] 7 You can now connect your WebCam. 9 EN Installation Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop General 1 Be sure to run the installation CD first, before connecting the WebCam to 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 Use the clamp and the two rubber rims to attach the WebCam to your PC monitor or laptop screen. SPC500NC WebCam 4 5 4 3 5 6 3 5 Peel off the protective foil on the rear of the microphone (SPC500NC only) and attach the microphone to the PC monitor or laptop screen. 6 Connect the microphone plug to the microphone or green socket of the sound card. 10 Installation SPC505NC WebCam EN 4 4 AUDIO OU 5 5 AUDIO OUT AU DIO IN T AUDIO IN 3 3 5 Connect the headset audio cable (SPC505NC only) to the sound card of your PC / laptop. · Connect the black headphone plug (n) to the headphone socket of the PC sound card. · Connect the grey microphone plug (!) to the microphone or green socket of the sound card. 11 EN WebCam settings The Philips SPC500NC/SPC505NC video property can be changed from within an application, or independently by clicking the VProperty icon which can be found in the Windows taskbar bottom right of your screen. Most applications can show a 'live preview' video image on your monitor. Always use this option to see the effect of changed settings on your screen. General controls 1 2 1 Flickerless The Flickerless option should only be used under flickering light conditions (e. g. fluorescent or neon lamps) to prevent flickering or strangely colored video images. If this option is used under normal lighting conditions the video image may be overexposed. 2 Region If you are using the Philips SPC500NC/SPC505NC in Europe, select '50 Hz' and if you are using the Philips SPC500NC/ SPC505NC in North America, select '60 Hz'. For Asia this setting is dependent on the local mains output. for China, select `50 Hz' and for Taiwan, select `60 Hz'. For Japan the setting is region dependent. Please check your local mains output to find the correct `Region' setting. 12 WebCam settings Picture controls EN 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 SPC500NC/SPC505NC 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. Techniques active within full automatic control mode are: ­ Automatic exposure control and automatic white balance control, to provide the best video source signal possible; ­ Automatic frame rate selection for improved WebCam sensitivity in low light conditions. 4 Frame rate You can use the scroll open menu to set the frame rate of the video you wish to capture. [. . . ] · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any unauthorized modification to this equipment could result in the revocation of the authorization to operate the equipment. 20 Important information 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. [. . . ]