User manual PHILIPS SPZ 3000

[. . . ] Register your product and get support at www. philips. com/welcome SPZ3000 EN User manual Contents 1 Your webcam Welcome What's in the box Functional overview 2 2 2 3 8 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) 15 How can I adjust image quality?15 The microphone of my Philips SPZ3000 webcam or headset does not work (properly). 15 Using my Philips SPZ3000 webcam makes my PC/notebook run slow. 16 E n gl i s h 2 Get started 4 (Optional) Install the webcam software 4 and driver Connect the webcam to your PC/notebook 4 9 Service and support 3 Use the webcam for video chatting 6 4 Philips CamSuite 5 Philips CamSuite Capture 7 8 Take and view a photo 8 Record and play a video 8 Image resolution 8 Screen mode 9 Gallery 9 Open the photo/video folder 9 Photo/Video menu 9 Send photo(s)/video(s) via email 10 Delete photo(s)/video(s) from the gallery 10 17 Need help? [. . . ] · To disable a feature, clear the box. Tip Image settings · · Digital zoom Face tracking · For details of the features, see the "Properties" section. Properties 1 In the Philips CamSuite control panel, click . 2 3 Click the [Webcam settings] button. » The [Properties] window is displayed. In the [Properties] window, click one of the tabs to go on with settings adjustment, such as: · · General Video/ Video Pro Amp Audio Features EN 11 Audio settings · Noise reduction · · E n gl i s h General tab On the [General] tab, you can adjust the [Region] settings in order to optimize the quality of image & minimize the flickering issue. During installation, parameter for [Region] will be set automatically to the correct region frequency. When you travel, you may need to change the setting to optimize the image quality. The region frequency settings for different countries are listed below, such as: Country (region) Europe North America China Taiwan Japan Tip · Please check your local mains output to find the correct region setting. 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. It degrades image quality. EN 13 7 Technical specifications Sensor resolution Video capture resolution (Max. ) Photo resolution (Max. ) VGA (640 x 480 pixels) 1. 2 MP (Software enhanced, with Philips CamSuite installed) 1. 2 MP (Software enhanced, with Philips CamSuite installed); 5. 0 MP (Software enhanced, with Philips CamSuite and Webcam Driver SPZ3000 installed) 30 fps Max. F2. 6 50 degrees < 5 lux System requirements for a Microsoft Windows-based PC: · Minimum system requirements: · · · · · · · · · · · 1. 6 GHz or equivalent 512 MB RAM for Windows XP 1 GB RAM (32Bit) for Windows Vista and Windows 7 OS: Windows XP SP2, Vista, and Windows 7 200 MB of available hard disk space One free USB2. 0 port Soundcard and speakers (OScompatible) 16-bits Color display @ 800x600 with DirectX 3D support DirectX 9. 0c or higher Microsoft . Net Framework 2. 0 Broadband Internet connection to download drivers, Philips CamSuite, and manuals Adobe reader to read *PDF files Frames per second Lens F-number Lens angle of view Minimum subject illumination Video format · · Recommended system requirements: · · 2. 4 GHz dual core or equivalent 1 GB RAM (32Bit) / 2GB RAM (64Bit) for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 DirectX 9. 0c or higher Microsoft . Net Framework 2. 0. Broadband Internet connection Adobe reader to read *PDF files Microphone Windows® OS USB interface USB video class USB cable length Power YUY2, RGB24 and I420 (With Webcam Driver SPZ3000 installed) Built-in microphone with audio enhancement Windows® 7 compliant USB 2. 0 High speed UVC compliant 1. 5 m Supplied via USB cable; 5V DC, 0. 15A · · · · Recommended system requirements for an Apple Mac: · · · Mac OS X v10. 4 `Tiger' - 10. 5 `Leopard' 200 MB of available hard disk space USB port 2. 0 14 EN 8 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) How can I adjust image quality? The default settings of the Philips webcam usually offer the best possible image quality. If you have Philips CamSuite or Webcam Driver SPZ3000 installed on the PC/notebook, you can also adjust image quality via the settings provided by Philips CamSuite or Webcam Driver SPZ3000. The microphone of my Philips SPZ3000 webcam or headset does not work (properly). What should I do? For Windows XP (SP2): 4 5 1 2 3 4 Set the Philips SPZ3000 webcam or the connected headset as default device for Voice recording. Click OK to save your settings. For Windows Vista: 1 2 3 On the PC/notebook, click Start > Control panel. Click the Voice tab in the displayed window. On the PC/notebook, click Start > Control panel. Click the Recording tab in the displayed window. EN 15 E n gl i s h Using my Philips SPZ3000 webcam makes my PC/ notebook run slow. 1 Close the software applications that do not necessarily need to run. Tip · The maximum frame rate (frames per second (fps) produced by the webcam) and the maximum image resolution depend on the specifications of your PC/notebook. With the Full automatic control feature, the webcam software will automatically adjust frame rate and resolution as good as possible for your particular situation. It might be possible that the specifications of your PC/notebook do not meet the requirements for maximum frame rate and resolution setting. 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Select the Philips SPZ3000 webcam or the connected headset and click Set Default. Click OK to save your settings. For Windows 7: On the PC/notebook, click Start > Control panel. [. . . ] · · · This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 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. [. . . ]