User manual PHILIPS SPC715NC

[. . . ] 10 Headset with headphone and microphone (SPC715NC only) For talking and listening to your meeting partner during video chatting. 11 Audio cable (SPC715NC 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. 1 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 11 WebCam settings 11 General controls 12 Picture controls 15 Audio controls 16 Using the applications 16 17 17 18 18 19 VLounge Premium Skype MSN Messenger Yahoo! [. . . ] > Via VLounge Premium you have access to all WebCam-related software. 7 You can now connect your WebCam. 9 EN Installation 4 Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop 4 4 5 n MICROP HONE n 5 MICROP HONE 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. 4 Use the clamp and the two rubber rims to attach the WebCam to your PC monitor or laptop screen or fold out the clamp and place the WebCam on your desk. 5 Connect the headset audio cable (SPC715NC 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 SPC710NC/SPC715NC 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. EN General controls 1 2 3 4 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 SPC710NC/SPC715NC in Europe, select '50 Hz' and if you are using the Philips SPC710NC/SPC715NC 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. 3 Face tracking If you enable the face tracking option the WebCam will track your face. This will give your more convenience while video chatting, because you don't need to sit still during your video conversation. 11 EN WebCam settings 4 Digital zoom Use the digital zoom option if you would like to get an object closer. Picture controls 5 6 7 8 9 0 !@ # $ % ^ & * 5 Full automatic control: on/off This full automatic control mode provides a very easy way to get the best out of your Philips SPC710NC/SPC715NC 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. [. . . ] If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · 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. [. . . ]