User manual PHILIPS SPC525NC

[. . . ] SPC520NC - SPC525NC User manual 2 What's in the box? Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC box. They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC. EN SPC 520 NC Installation CD v. 1. 00 9082 100 03367 Philips SPC520NC/ Installation CD-ROM SPC525NC WebCam including manual Headset with headphone and microphone (SPC525NC only) 3 EN Legend of functions 7 1 2 3 1 6 5 9 8 4 1 Digital microphone For adding voice and sound when video chatting and video recording. 2 Focus ring For manually adjusting the focus of the image. 3 Clamp with rubber rims For attaching the WebCam to your PC monitor or laptop screen. 4 USB connector For connecting the WebCam to the USB port of the laptop or desktop PC. [. . . ] 9 You can now connect your WebCam. 9 EN Installation Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop 6 6 5 5 AUDIO OU 7 7 AUDIO OUT AU DIO IN T AUDIO IN 3 3 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. 5 Push the USB cable into the cable management slot. 6 Use the clamp and the two rubber rims to attach the WebCam to your PC monitor or laptop screen. 7 Connect the headset audio cable (SPC525NC 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. 10 WebCam settings The Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC 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. EN General settings 1 2 1 Flickerless image The Flickerless image 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 SPC520NC/SPC525NC in Europe, select '50 Hz' and if you are using the Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC 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. 11 EN WebCam settings 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 SPC520NC/SPC525NC 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. 30 fps means that the WebCam will capture video at 30 frames per second. 12 WebCam settings 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. The shutter speed controls the total amount of light reaching the sensor. [. . . ] 3 Follow the on-screen instructions during downloading and installing. 4 After installing an application, make the required WebCam settings within the application in order to be able to properly use the WebCam via the application. 5 Click the appropriate `Launch' button to start an application. 19 EN Technical specifications Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VGA CMOS Real video resolution (Max. ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640 x 480 Real still image resolution (Max. ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640 x 480 Interpolated still image resolution (Max. ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 3 MP Frames per second. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 fps F-number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. 6 Lens view angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 degrees Minimum subject illumination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 10 lux Data format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1420, IYUV Interfacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UVC USB cable length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 5 m Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - Digital built-in - Multimedia headset supplied (SPC525NC) Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supplied via USB cable Voltage requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5V ( ), 0. 5A 20 Important information 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. [. . . ]