Credential Cam User Manual
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1. Show Hide 3 In the My Webcam window select Preferences under the File menu Then select Camera Source Yahoo 7 Messenger Preferences Category cow Alerts amp Sounds l l i Camera Settings uGamera Sources Archive ee Calling amp Devices Broadcast my webcam with Chat Faster c Better Connection Speed Quality Ignore List g A Yahoo 7 Music When someone tries to view my webcam Messages Always ask for my permission Privacy Allow everyone to view my webcam Webcam Always allow the following people to view my webcam Super Webcam Edit E Ignore other view requests 4 Click the arrow on the dropdown menu and select Venus USB 2 0 Camera Click Ok Back in the Preferences box there is a Camera Settings box next to the Camera Source button shown in step 3 above Use this to adjust the camera settings such as brightness sharpness etc and then click Apply Venus USB2 0 Camera Chat programs PC 23 5 In the Preferences box select Calling amp Devices in the Category menu on the left hand side Under the Microphone menu select Microphone Venus USB 2 0 Camera Click Apply k Yahoo 7 Messenger Preferences Category Alerts amp Sounds Appearance Select an audio device Archive Caling amp Devices Microphone SystemdefaultMirophone RealtekikighiDefi Chat FrontMic Realtek High Definition Audio Connection Speakers lt2. crecential Cam User Manual Contents AN ie Srl LING BOX gsis a Ea a e E REE RED EE EA AEREE E ke ODER 3 VTE CO CUCU ON ereer e E a E E E TE a E E nia 4 SPECINCA ONS a asst canteen E E E A etanerttes 5 Getting Started sanoa A a a a e ee Aa ei 7 System requirements ssssesssessssrssserssseessrressrresserssrersssresssressersssereseresseressereseeeesee 7 PHYSICA SOL UID EEEN EA AE E EAA EE E AAA EAA E AEA 7 Installing the drivers eenn e E E E ES 8 PC instructions for installation of AMCAP driver ccccccccecsssssseeseeeeeeeeeeees 8 MAC instructions for installation of webcam monitor driver ccccceeeee 10 oaral aN a AE E E E nnsine nies veaaicsies tani E ANA 14 PMACAD PC a n O ES ISSN 14 Sree EAEL E EEE E E EA E E EES 14 Capturing images and videos eessss sssssreessssrrrssserrrsssrrrressrrrrsssrrressserrressene 14 Webcam Monitor MaC esnin aa a N SSNS 17 CHENBIAG A EAA e E E E 17 Capturing still images and videos ccccccccceseseeccccneesecccceseeeeceeeususeeeecsuaaesss 17 The video will now begin recording and can be stopped at the users prompt 18 Special Enets aea a ae ae a e e N nau weate 18 Cig POR FAIS reneiiea ionos ee aa E E E O TE O E E 19 PS A EE E E E T E EE Ee 19 MSN Windows Live MeSSENBEL ccccccccceeeessssssceeecccececeeeesssnaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaas 19 SKYPE usasa aee a e e aa a e a e ee aa a 21 Yahoo Messenger ea ernn a E A R a 23 MAG rnan E RE ESENES E TE
3. 0 Camera Be sure to also select Microphone Venus USB 2 0 Camera D Options Capture Hei Many Carn Virtual Webearn vo Venus UR Camera Micra phone Venus USRI Carrera Fronthtic Realtek High Defanii If the picture does not appear select Preview in the Options menu Preview Audio Format To manually adjust the focus turn the focus ring at the front of the webcam Getting Started PC 9 MAC instructions for installation of webcam monitor driver The Credential Cam is plug and play for all Mac users No driver is required however for added functionality you may install the included Webcam Monitor driver Plug the Credential Cam webcam into a USB port not through a USB hub and set position Open the CD folder and click on Credential Cam Driver Installer mpkg The installation screen will appear Follow the onscreen instructions Welter to Uke Webtam Meailar Griver Ingtalied Introd wolion To open Webcam Monitor at the end of the installation pease j keke go to he Apolicdtions falder and click on Webcaen Moritor Continue Getting started Mac 10 v Open the application folder on your hard drive and click Webcam Monitor typically under Applications This will open the webcam image fl User Guide formation O Users f Name WebCam Monitor vi To alter the video and audio settings go to the Monitor menu Here you will find the video and sound settings as well as the image size
4. 4 i e R tek High Definition Audio Ignore List Anka dt Mi a Ringer System default Microphone Realtek High Definitic Messages Ring PC speaker Privacy Webcam Test audio oe Open the call setup assistant 6 To test audio select Open the Call Setup Assistant under the dropdown menus Click Next Talk into the microphone The volume bar should rise and fall and a confirmation message will appear at the bottom as shown below Click Next to test the speakers and then click Finish Yolo Call Teln Asc ant el Merephone Get Lie pe Step 1 of 2 E Tapie Me ee wait o uti Meroohore Venn EL a z Ther nese the irang sentence inio your meropo Tran eee Ge rrd dan it up as menk nia my mrar Ti Tahar meore coniare your menahan Glick Meat fio aniue Bock emt eigen Your Credential Cam webcam is now ready to be used with Yahoo Messenger Chat programs PC 24 1 Open Skype and log in 2 Select Skype gt Preferences File Edit View Account Contacts About Skype Preferences Check for Update cts Call Chat Window Help Kioma jamas Fanse a 4808 l Video 3 In the Preferences menu D select Video From the Camera dropdown menu select Venus USB 2 0 Camera Camera Venus US82 0 Camera H Enable Skype Video When am in a call 4 To set up the microphone select the Audio tab gt Venus USB 2 0 Camera from the Audio Input dropdown menu acts Call Chat Window Help Dusile_i
5. the drivers PC instructions for installation of AMCAP driver The AMCAP driver allows the user to utilize a great number of features such as facetracking zoom video recording image capture image manipulation and more Plug the Credential Cam webcam into a USB port not through a USB hub and set position See page 7 for options The Webcam should install automatically with notification appearing in the bottom right hand corner of your screen notifying you that the device is ready to use IR Your devices are ready to use S Device driver software installed successfully Sensor drive Insert CD The installer should load automatically If not select the CD drive from the My Computer menu Then open the PC Driver folder on the CD and select the Credential Cam PC Driver EXE file Follow instructions on the Installation Wizard to install the AMCAP driver Getting Started PC 8 iv vi vii Commo AELS AY IE Same niati Oped me ame te Re i Ai we ed th y al OE rete hed er ade at TEE After installation is complete click Finish and restart your computer Open AMCAP through the desktop shortcut or the Windows Start Bar look for AMCap under the VIMICRO USB 2 0 UVC Camera folder Submitters Teak J Vimicro US02 0 UVC PE Camera is Aarne agn EN uningeall dk Windows 4 Back Erari Sameh If the Credential Cam is not automatically selected do so in the Devices menu Select Venus USB 2
6. Chat The Credential Cam is plug and play with iChat AV Troubleshooting FAQs 27 How do use special effects while using a chat program Easy For Mac users Camtwist is included in the software bundle on the CD You can utilize a range of special effects while chatting Refer to page 18 of this manual for further instructions Is the webcam compatible with Mac minis Absolutely You will just need to make sure that you have the minimum system requirements What size is the webcam Approximately 78mm x 30mm What warranty does the Credential Cam come with The Credential Cam comes with a 2 year manufacturer s warranty Please refer to page 29 of this manual for more information Troubleshooting FAQs 28 Cleaning and Handling To clean the outside of the Credential Cam and its components use a soft lint free cloth that has been slightly dampened Ensure the Credential Cam and the components are unplugged and that you avoid getting any moisture in any of the openings Refrain from using aerosol sprays abrasives alcohol or anything of that nature When transporting the webcam we recommend using the carry pouch and box provided as a means of protecting the webcam We strongly recommend that you do not attempt repairs or disassembling as it presents a hazard to your safety and may void the warranty Warranty Information Limited Warranty Credential Cam declares that any hardware product accompanying this documen
7. Gp AMCAP Document four videom E ie Demp opto apra inig Proparier Stepan Fiaa f Video Furri Coop camer hehe Faria rior Amn Bate sar 1 Frame Erte ait Fein Shap Shot P Erara ana iks Sate Carpena ra 3 Chriput Sire Qual Cre To start recording click on Start Capture under the Capture menu To stop recording if a time limit has not been set or if you want to finish recording early click on Stop Capture under the Capture menu To find the video file you just recorded go the folder that you chose the video file to be saved and the video file will be there in avi format Functionality PC 16 Webcam Monitor Mac Changing the settings To adjust settings such as saturation brightness and contrast select Monitor gt Video Settings gt Adjustments Wam panor File Fai i Laer es E GT i me na E Bipran y p 27 3 H r Hi 35a Ha pa 74 i Bi mi Thap rent H t Capturing still images and videos The Camgrabber application is included in the software bundle This can be used to capture still images To record videos in webcam monitor click Monitor gt Record Without Hogging Machine or Record Until MouseClick WebCam Monitor File Edie Video Settings Sound Settings A Roe Wied J Reterd Sound J Quarter Size Half Size Full Size Beton Wither Mogging Machine MWA Record Until Mouwsellick You wi
8. NE Ge SUE eM Choc a ee RoI 25 SI Det aa EN ENT E eae Mapa 25 iChat e aN ESN E ER EE R ER ENE 26 Troubleshooting FAQS n n a e E ON ees 27 Cleaning and Hanlin Enise eR nra n E AEE NEER ATER 29 Warranty Informant jrdicaamiacaatsnetaonsdutmeeun teehee ash etenap ceaaiioas 29 Contact Details More Information cccccccccccccesseeee seen Error Bookmark not defined Contents 2 What s in the box Credential Cam with USB cord 1 Notebook Mac book clip 2 Desktop stand 3 LCD iMac clip 4 Cord wrap 5 Lens protective pouch lens cleaner Webcam carry pouch 6 Driver software CD 7 User manual 8 Em creecdenifical carr User Manual What s in the box 3 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the Credential Cam The Credential Cam is a true piece of revolutionary technology It is compatible with both PC and Mac operating systems Its 5 layer glass true Full HD 2 0 megapixel lens provides some of the sharpest pictures around The Credential Cam also includes a host of other features including bright light auto exposure internal microphone 3 different stands a protective lens cover and carry case and a software suite with an amazing range of features Manufactured to the highest standards the Credential Cam is backed by a 2 year warranty so you can be confident that you have made the right choice The Credential Cam has a number of upgrade features from its earlier editions Its new sens
9. at your system specifications match those required in page 5 of this manual My picture is blurry out of focus How do fix this You will find that the Credential Cam does not automatically focus To get your desired clarity turn the manual focus ring at the front of the webcam How do adjust basic settings such as brightness and sharpness Generally each piece of software that the Credential Cam can be used with will have a webcam settings option If you are using Webcam Monitor Amcap please refer to page 14 of this manual If you are using a chat program such as MSN Messenger refer to the Chat Programs section of this manual on page 18 I can t get my Credential Cam webcam setup on Skype To use Skype you will need to ensure that the webcam is not in use by another program Close other programs using the webcam first and then refer to page 21 of this manual PC users or page 25 Mac users for setup instructions can t get the microphone to work when chatting Refer to the setup options on page 19 of this manual We recommend that you first check whether the volume bars rise and fall when you talk This means the microphone is working If it does not register ensure that you have selected Venus USB 2 0 Webcam from the Audio Microphone selection box Is the Credential Cam compatible with iMovie Unfortunately as the Credential Cam is a UVC webcam it is not compatible with iMovie Is the Credential Cam compatible with i
10. controls and recording options WebCam Meniter Fie Edi UE a emi reser v Apepi Vides v leio Sourd Gi v Choarter Sire Haf tize Ful gre Record Withowl Hoggitg Machine WA Record Wen Moms eCick vii To select the Credential Cam webcam click Video Settings gt Source and select Venus USB2 0 Camera Cas Moaier T r i az Getting started Mac 11 To adjust image quality speed of frames select the Compression tab and adjust viii accordingly A higher image quality will reduce the video speed and vice versa To setup the microphone select Monitor gt Sound Settings Under the Source tab select Venus USB 2 0 Camera When you tap or talk into the microphone the level bars should rise and fall From this menu you can also adjust gain and volume by shifting the bars across to your desired level Tampanan Sampie Piauran Builtein inga Sceaker Ch While Beconding we x iste sik Genii ie Volume Soh imema mirroghone r Wania AEF 0 Cemara Dan Lisz ive N m 44S Ey J Mig m Bec dA DHJ kiir LE bit hrag bayr Ca to 4 kaain id h aMi To switch between mono and stereo modes select Sample and adjust accordingly Cemprelen Sample Source Aate 44 000 ke Speaker OH While Recording EE MEH hE _ Size C S bii 16 bien Lee E Mono _ Stereo Lain gt tevet OOO iy 4400 big L bit ern Fare Bot 4d LDG RHE ID bet Motd Noe i Gn To a
11. cts tab to choose from a range of novelty face effects e Use the Camera Control tab to modify exposure levels e Use the Face Tracking tab to utilize the zoom and face tracking features Capturing images and videos To capture a still image use the Get Image application that appears in the program bar in the bottom right hand corner of your screen Right click it and then select your desired image size Functionality PC 14 Get Image icon used to capture still images Lod he 12800 128071074 1600 1200 ee 2500 2 3200 2400 Abas 2736 doia H Sell brige Exit After the image appears on your screen you can save by clicking File gt Save Please note that in order for this to function correctly you will have to select RGB Format in the Color Space box in the Preferences menu To do this click on Video Capture Pin under the Options menu and then change accordingly if it has not defaulted to this option To record video first select a file path for which you want the file to be saved under To do this click on File gt Set Capture File and save accordingly You can then select the desired output size by clicking on Options gt Video Capture Pin Click on the Output Size Dropdown menu to select the appropriate size Note that the majority of special effects will not work on resolutions greater than 640 X 480 and that increasing the output size and frame rate will increase the file size Functionality PC 15
12. djust compression settings select the Compression tab and adjust accordingly Getting started Mac 12 MALE J1 MACE fi 1 Kerig Mune Z Ghuakoores Purana Alert IJ i Figaring Pear G4 bi hating Point rae i IA l oy 88 eee ee 24 bit integer faq Si deh hiin Jhb Witeger lla 2 x To manually adjust the focus turn the focus ring at the front of the webcam Speaker OH While Mecordisg EE alue Cais S S feel weve HERRERNE Cini gt tat 4 Getting started Mac 13 Functionality AmCap PC AMCap can perform a range of functions You may first want to get the basic settings sorted Changing the settings To adjust the video settings such as contrast and brightness click on Video Capture Filter under the Options menu Select the Video Proc Amp tab Festuro Face Tracking Foce Btect Powerline Frequency Video Proc Amp Camera Control Auto finghtnecs 5 r Contrast as i Sat r ators 4 ay Sharpness E f Gamma fiso White Balance J 6500 a Backight Comro J o I Garn F Jy f f PowerLine Frequency 50 He lt Anti Picker efor Click Apply once the desired changes have been made Special effects While in the Preferences menu you can also select a range of other functions such as face tracking face effects zoom flip and others e Use the Feature tab to choose from a range of screen effects e Use the Face Effe
13. ll now be prompted to select the file path and file name of the video you wish to record Functionality Mac 17 The video will now begin recording and can be stopped at the user s prompt k Your mie hat been recordad The video will now be saved at the selected location with an image Special effects To utilize a range of special effects we recommend you use the Camtwist application that is included in the software bundle Please note that this will not install automatically You will need to select the application in the installation process Once installed Open Camtwist Select Webcam Under the Tools Menu select Preview Open Webcam Monitor Mac driver Select Monitor Select Video Settings Select Source Select Camtwist o N oD U Bow Noe Functionality Mac 18 Chat Programs The Credential Cam is compatible with all major chat programs Find instructions on how to get started with some of these programs below PC MSN Windows Live Messenger 1 Log in to the chat program ensuring that any other programs using the webcam are closed 2 Select Audio and Video Setup from the Tools menu Abr O48 le Erste Chaege dripley prte Chang your pope Wana Ldt pout mebi miingi Audie ged vidos atu Beg infinite Oepeni_ 3 From the Microphone menu select Microphone Venus USB 2 0 Camera You can test the volume here The green volume bar should rise and fall when you talk Click Next t
14. n Nutaut Intarnal Crasnbare Built in Input Line In Your Credential Cam webcam is now ready to be used with Skype Chat programs Mac 25 iChat The V4 is plug and play with iChat AV 1 Open iChat and log in 2 To setup the Credential Cam select Preferences under the iChat menu About iChat Provide iChat Feedback Prefererces Change My Picture Change My Profile Miy Staton Accounts Services Hide iChat Hide Others Quilt iChat 3 Under the Audio Video tab select Venus USB 2 0 Camera from both the Camera and Microphone dropdown menus i i Camera Wenas W820 Camera E Your Credential Cam webcam is now Mirophome venur WO2 Camara iH ready to be used with iChat Set Up Bluetooth Headset Bandwidth Limit None H F Aubomatically open iChat when external camer is tunned on B Ply repeated ring sound when invited to a conference fF Chat programs Mac 26 Troubleshooting FAQS My operating system is lower than OSX 10 4 3 Can I still use the Credential Cam webcam If you at least have OSX version 10 4 Tiger but less than OSX 10 4 3 you can geta free update by following the instructions here http support apple com kb HT1338 I only get a blank screen in Webcam Monitor Amcap If you have a Mac please refer to page 10 of this manual If you have a PC please refer to page 8 of this manual My PC Mac is not picking up the Webcam Ensure that the driver is installed and th
15. o proceed to the next step Soenkac Merphone a Speakerphacte Salect De apaaioee Pecraphone of ipaskaphons pou wart to uss Meroena Verus UST O Camara FrontMic Meatek Hgh Definition Audo E ree ee Chat programs PC 19 4 Select Credential Cam from the Webcam dropdown menu Venus USB 2 0 Webcam Wiebe Gaani ha wane mai ia uag bo piaca virjen cala ia The picture should preview in the square below it Click Webcam Settings to adjust the picture settings such as brightness and exposure Otherwise click Finish 5 To use the webcam select Actions gt Video gt Show my Webcam b sE bile Contacts Send an inttant message Actions Send other Tools Call 4 contacts coenputer 2 Video View yout onbre files Show my webcam Start an activity View a contacts webcam Play gare Get a webcam Request remote mrnte Your Credential Cam webcam is now ready to be used with MSN Windows Live Messenger Chat programs PC 20 Skype 1 4 Log in to Skype TTT 2 Select Options from the Chats View Took Mep PEO Tools menu Search for Type Utert ODM Ghosts A import Contacts c Call foraardang Vercernad 3 Select Video Settings gt Venus USB 2 0 Camera Hi General viden Settings set up your webcam from the webcam a dropdown list Select Ep teatea ee rae Skype Yule Preview Ensure Enable E Skype Optia a auda se
16. or is able to achieve some of the greatest picture clarity on the market and an upgraded built in microphone that runs solely through the USB cord will ensure you will sound crystal clear every time A range of new features and additions to the accessory list have also been included to help you get the most out of your new Credential Cam The Credential Cam can be used for a number of different purposes which will be run through in this manual including but not limited to Video email capture editing and special effects using the webcam monitor AmCap applications Video conferencing with MSN Skype Yahoo messenger iChat and many others and Snapshot images up to an incredible full HD 2MP resolution or 8MP interpolated resolution The following manual will provide you with a step by step procedure for setting up and using your webcam We hope this helps you on your way to having an enjoyable experience with your Credential Cam Introduction 4 Specifications Compatibility PC and Mac Min Operating Windows XP Vista 7 System Mac OSC 10 4 3 or higher G3 G4 G5 and Intel Macs Video Capture Full HD 2MP Up to 5MP by interpolation Still Capture Image Full HD 2MP Up to 8MP by interpolation 5 Layer glass 2 0 MP resolution Plug and play for Windows XP SP2 and Vista Mac OSX 10 4 3 or greater and iChat 10 4 9 or later German quality steel casing Webcam Software Works with iChat MSN Yahoo Skype AOL and all othe
17. r Compatibility major chat programs Driver Software Plug and play webcam with additional Mac and PC drivers and utilities and webcam software 1 x USB 2 0 connection Focus Adjustment Manual focus and auto exposure with bright light technology Digital Zoom 4 with compatible driver Continuous Speed 30 frames per second Shooting 1 x USB cable 5 8 in 175 cm Specifications 5 Video Input Motion sensor software automatic face tracking technology software compatible with driver Peripheral Devices CD ROM Graphics card Image Focus Length 5cm infinity Brightness Contrast Automatic color compensation and brightness adjustment Dynamic Range Greater than 72 db is Specifications 6 Getting Started System requirements PC Windows XP Vista or Windows 7 Pentium III 300 Pentium III 500 recommended Celeron AMD Athlon processor e 512 MB RAM or minimum OS requirement whichever is higher e 200 MB free hard drive space e 1 available USB port CD ROM drive e 16 bit color display adaptor OSX 10 4 3 or higher G3 G4 G5 and Intel Macs 500 MHz processor 512 MB RAM e 200 MB free hard drive space e 1 available USB port Physical set up Your package includes a number of different stands to suit your preference Simply screw the stand into the bottom of the webcam and position accordingly Macbook Notebook Desktop Stand Clip LCD iMac Clip Getting Started 7 Installing
18. t is free from any significant defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase This warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not transferrable This Warranty gives you specific rights under the relevant law Warranty Claims Our liability and your remedy for any breach in the aforementioned warranty shall be at our discretion to repair and replace the hardware or to refund the price paid minus any shipping costs involved in returning the product back to Credential Cam This is subject to the product being returned to a place as Credential Cam directs with a copy of the sales receipt or invoice Any replaced hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty 30 days whichever is longer Such remedies will be void if failure of the hardware is a result of misuse abuse accident or unauthorised modification or disassembly Upon request by Credential Cam you must provide proof of the original purchase of the hardware by a dated invoice or receipt Customer Support Before submitting a warranty claim please ensure that you have followed the installation and set up instructions carefully We recommend that any issues you may have with the webcam first be bought to our support team who may be able to rectify the problem Other Information 29 UNIQUE PRODUCTS FOR PHOTO IDENTIFICATION
19. tengs ESUE ny APE ONC an Lam na al Skype Video is selected Beeri meam AD ses Demit veen seven T Cyefaude vides devine a T Privacy 2 Automatically receive video iram _ Just below the Webcam Selection box click Webcam Settings to adjust brightness contrast etc Still in the Options box select Audio Settings Choose Microphone Venus USB 2 0 Camera from the Microphones menu Skype Options keks A General Audio Settings set up sound on your computer 8 seneral Sert Herophone Wrntows detest deme 0s Windows defeat device ee re aden Sating RY Speakers Mirom default deve Th Privacy Make fee test cal PS Chat programs PC 21 To test the microphone click Save close the Options box and re open it to the same menu The audio bar under the Microphone Selection box should rise and fall as you speak b gt General Setungs microphone Low High A s Let Skype adjust my audio settings video settings A speakers Speakers Realtek High Definition Audio M Low High AD ng Volume p 6 Save any modifications Your Credential Cam webcam is now ready to be used with Skype Chat programs PC 22 Yahoo Messenger 1 Sign in to Yahoo Messenger YAHOO MESSENGER essengems Contacts Actions Help EPEE 7 2 Select My Webcam from No Incoming Calls the Messenger menu My Contact Details My Account Info My Display Image Ctrl Shift F8 My Webcam My Pingbox
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