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1. P N HueHD v22. Webcam Window Help a gt gt 36H Q Fig 4 7 4 sername rocketmail com Webcam uj General Connection gt Privacy Messaging Alerts Display Image Voice amp Calls Webcam YO 2 iS n f video Permissions C Small image Large image Video source Camera H Broadcast my webcam with Faster speed o Better quality I I 1 i I I Fig 4 7 5 eoo sample_username rocketmail com Voice amp Calls PMS A Privacy Messaging Alerts Display Image Voice amp Calls Webcam Q General Connection Audio Setup USB20 Camera 4 Output Device Built in Output Hd vi Pause iTunes during calls Make a free test call Voice Options Send voicemail to sample username drocketmail com Hj _ Forward incoming calls to No phone number HJ Phone Out Input Device Make calls to regular phone numbers at low domestic and international rates Purchase Phone Out Credit Phone In Get a phone number and receive calls in Yahoo Messenger Get a Phone Number Fig 4 7 6 Chat software configuration Yahoo Messenger 26 FAQs FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WINDOWS My system does not recognise the webcam Go to Programs in the Start Menu and select HUE HD Webcam then open AMCap If any error messages appear clear them with OK In the Devices menu look for HUE HD Webcam and HU
3. 4 e Hit OK after making any changes to store your new settings hha AN CA C movie avi File Devices Audio Format Video Capture Filter Video Capture Pin DER ut ut Captured 191 frames in 14 5 sec 237 dropped 13 1 fps 3 29 Mec Fig 2 3 Jperties Stream Format Video Format Compression Video Standard None Frame Rate o IFrame Interval mS Flip Horizontal Snap Shot P Frame Interval El Color Space Compression ES Re 24 1280 x 960 Fig 2 4 Windows 2000 XP Vista Setting up video 6 Taking photographs and using visual effects There is a Snapshot button on the back of the webcam for taking still pictures Please make sure that all other video chat programs are closed before trying to take pictures To adjust the zoom or visual effects select Video Capture Filter from the same Options menu Hit OK after making any changes to store your new settings Fig 2 3 If you prefer you can take pictures or change the visual effects using an icon in the Windows System Tray for quick access Fig 2 5 right click this icon to be able take snapshots and use the webcam s special features whenever the webcam is in use Fig 2 7 If you don t see the icon in your System Tray go to My Computer and find your Windows directory usually this is on your C drive Double click the file inside called tsnp2uvc exe Alternatively open your Windows Start Menu and s
4. 4 1 Your video feed should appear There are sliders to adjust the brightness and quality of your video or you can click More Settings for advanced video options When you are satisfied with the video quality you can close the jChatUSBCam settings Video Format Window Help Mute Pause Video Full Screen SF Take Snapshot 3S Video Preview Connection Doctor Y Microphone Enabled v Camera Enabled iChatUSBCam Ld Show Video Settings Change Video Source Fig 4 4 MM iChatUSBCam Video Settings LS To adjust video settings open a video wi dow u EC o 223 Reset All More Settings Change Video Source Fig 4 4 1 Chat software configuration iChat 18 Photo Booth Note Photo Booth is only available for Macs So long as the Mac being used meets Apple s guidelines for running Photo Booth having either OS X v10 5 installed or on a small number of models a built in iSight camera and OS X v10 4 simply follow the installation instructions for Macs Your system should automatically detect the webcam in Photo Booth if it has no internal camera of its own In rare cases where it does not please try disconnecting the camera and reconnecting it once Photo Booth is already running If your Mac has a built in camera already Photo Booth will default to using that As there is no way to change set tings in the current version of Photo Booth you will have to open the built in cam
5. HUE HD Webcam Audio vi eal EN zal gt jd C Mute all Mute Fig 2 10 Fig 2 11 Windows 2000 XP Vista Setting up the microphone 9 Setting up the microphone Windows Vista e Open your Control Panel from the Start Menu and select the Hardware and Sound panel Click Manage Audio Devices and then the Recording tab Fig 2 12 along the top of the settings window which appears e Make sure that HUE HD Webcam Audio is selected as the default device under Recording and then click OK to save your changes e If the microphone is too quiet or too loud you can adjust it with the Properties Levels Fig 2 12 1 setting in the same Recording panel You may also need to set up the default device for the individual applications you use Payback Recording Select a recording device below to modify its settings Microphone d HUE HD Webcam Audio a Working wt ok Realtek High Definition Audio a Working Microphone Line In wv Realtek High Definition Audio Not plugged in Set Default Fig 2 12 1 Windows 2000 XP Vista Setting up the microphone 10 MAC OS X Installing The webcam will automatically be installed when you connect it to your computer If you would like extra software for making videos or testing the webcam you can install it from the included CD or download the latest version here www huehd com drivers html Click the HUEWebcam dmg Fig 3 1 t
6. IM change the Microphone dropdown to the USB2 0 Camera and the Camera dropdown to the HUE HD Webcam Speakers should be set to your default device or internal sound card Fig 4 1 e Save your settings and double click the name of the person you want to start a video chat with in the AIM contacts window At the bottom of the chat window there will be a Video button which will open the video chat Fig 4 1 1 KIM Settings Enhanced IM Invitations AJM IM with USA TODAY Auto accept the following invitations from buddies on my Buddy List O Video O Talk O File Transfers usatoday is available O Direct IM including Picture Sharing directly connects to your buddy s PC Customize YOUR OWN Breaking News Alerts Real Time IM directly connects to your buddy s PC What is this Or send a mobile text message Audio amp Video Microphone Microphone HUE HD Webcam Audio w Speakers Default Device X Camera HUE HD Webcam Directory to put files receive CAUsersVohn Desktop Browse Arial 10 BIU a a SW E Aney canoa video pe Fig 4 1 Fig 4 1 1 Chat software configuration AOL Instant Messenger 15 Google Mail Gmail If you do not have a Google account or haven t activated Gmail chat first download the software and register at http mail google com videochat Before running the browser you plan on using to access Gmail chat make sure that the webcam
7. menu in AMCap If you would like sound in your video make sure that the Capture Audio option is ticked as shown Fig 2 9 Click Start Capture to begin recording and Stop Capture to finish Fig 2 9 File Devices Options Capture Help Set Capture File Allocate File Space Save Captured Video As Closed Captioning Master Stream Set Frame Rate Set Time Limit Me K 7 HUE HD webcam HUE HD webcam Fig 2 8 Fig 2 9 Windows 2000 XP Vista Recording video 8 Setting up the microphone Windows 2000 XP e Open your Control Panel from the Start Menu and select the Sound and Audio Devices panel e Click the Voice tab along the top of the settings window which appears e Make sure that HUE HD Webcam Audio is selected as the default device under Voice Recording Fig 2 10 and then click OK to save your changes e If the microphone is too quiet or too loud you can adjust it with the Volume Fig 2 11 setting in the same Voice Recording panel You may also need to set up the default device for the individual applications you use Sounds and Audio Devices Properties KE Volume Sounds Audio Voice Hardware These settings control volume and advanced options for the voice playback or recording device vou selected Voice playback P Default device Volume Control Default Device v Balance gt I 4 Voice recordin s Volume A Default device
8. program AMCap on Windows WebCam Monitor on Mac OS X is fully closed Failure to do so will mean that Google may not recognise the webcam Log in to your Gmail account as usual and click the Settings link at the top of the main Gmail inbox page e Click the Chat link and under Voice and Video Chat make sure that Camera is set to the HUE HD Webcam and the microphone to USB2 0 Camera Speakers should be set to your default device or internal sound card Fig 4 2 My chat history 9 Save chat history Your chats will be saved under Chats in your Google Mail account and you can search for them later You can always go off the record Learn more gt Never save chat history Your chats will never be saved or searchable in your Google Mail account Learn Learn more Microphone Microphone HUE HD Webca v Speakers Default device 7 Enable echo cancellation recommended 7 Report quality statistics to help improve Google Mail voice and video chat Chat list location Show the chatbox above the Labels box Auto add Automatically allow people communicate with often to chat with me and see when I m online Learn more suggested Only allow people that I ve explicitly approved to chat with me and see when I m online contacts Sounds Sounds on Play a sound notification when new chat messages arrive Requires Flash Learn more Sounds off Emoticons Emoticons on When an emoticon is sent it
9. 9 tab to designate the webcam s microphone as your system default Stow a E eo System Preferences eo Sound 8L A tow amp Personal B E O w m Appearance Dashboard amp Desktop amp Dock Expos Screen Saver Hardware Bluetooth CDs amp DVDs Displays Energy Saver Internet amp Network Mac Network QuickTime Sharing System aA G 6 Accounts Date amp Time Software Speech Update Fig 3 8 E International N Keyboard amp Mouse Startup Disk f Sound Effects Output put e Choose a device for sound input Security Spotlight Port Audio line in port USB20 Camera e Print amp Fax Sound Settings for the selected device Input level 000000000000000 Input volume tU H U Output volume ag QVuVuu4u 1 M Mute Universal Access v Show volume in menu bar Fig 3 9 Mac OS X Setting up audio 14 CHAT SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION AOL Instant Messenger AIM Note AIM only supports video chat for Windows users Mac users wishing to use the AIM network should follow the instructions for iChat If you do not have an AIM account first download the software and register at www aim com Before running AIM make sure that the AMCap program is fully closed Failure to do so will mean that AIM may not recognise the webcam Open AIM and go to Settings in the Edit menu or press F7 to go directly to the settings e Under Enhanced
10. E HD Webcam Audio If both of these devices are present then the system is recognising the camera If one or both of these devices is missing please check that the camera is properly connected to the computer Try plugging the camera into a different USB port If the camera is plugged into one of the ports in the front try one of the ports in the rear of the computer Note Please try installing the software from the included CD If during the installation you see a preview window with video from the camera then the installation was successful If you are still having problems when trying to use particular programs please contact the vendor of the software you are attempting to use the camera with for support The webcam works in AMCap but in Skype the screen is blank Please make sure that AMCap is completely closed before starting up Skype The microphone cuts out when making Skype calls Please check the Skype setup chapter of this manual for a solution to this problem The Snapshot button is not working Please install the webcam software from the included CD For the Snapshot button to work the camera needs to be running If no program or website is using the HUE HD Webcam pressing the Snapshot button on the back of the camera will do nothing By default the first click of the Snapshot button will start AMCap so that you can take pictures If the Snapshot button is not functioning at all make sure that the process vsnp2std exe
11. LED M Rotate 180 Capture from Clique Webcam1 3 Camera Compress with None Off Flip Horizontal Preview None Hu Gre ED Fig 3 4 Mac OS X Setting up video 12 Recording video You can record a video using Record Until MouseClick in the Monitor menu in WebCam Monitor make sure both video and sound are ticked in the menu if you want your recording to include both Fig 3 5 Remember to save your video somewhere convenient on your computer as the camera has no internal storage Fig 3 6 You may wish to change the resolution or format in the Video Settings to make your recording perfect Fig 3 7 Monitor Video Settings Sound Settings v Record Video v Record Sound Quarter Size Half Size v Full Size Edit File WebCam Monitor Record Without Hogging Machine R Record Until MouseClick Fig 3 5 006 Save sera m Where i Desktop HJ Gre SD 4 Fig 3 6 Format SIF 320 x 240 E Flicker Frequency Indoor 60 Hz LH LED Off e Rotate 180 Flip Horizontal Fig 3 7 Mac OS X Recording video 13 Setting up audio The HUE HD webcam comes with a built in microphone Please make sure that it is selected as the input device in the application you are using to access this feature You can also select it in the Mac s System Preferences choose the Sound Fig 3 8 pane and go to the Input Fig 3
12. S 2000 XP VISTA Installation Setting up video Taking photograps and using visual effects Recording video Setting up audio Windows 2000 XP Setting up audio Windows Vista MAC OS X Installation Setting up video Recording video Setting up audio CHAT SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION AOL Instant Messanger AIM Google Mail Gmail Google Talk iChat Photo Booth Skype Windows setup Mac OS X setup Windows Live Messenger MSN Yahoo Messenger Windows setup Mac OS X setup FAQs FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Windows Mac OS X Other problems APPENDIX I Technical Specification owe on EE Cl ob 11 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 24 26 27 29 30 31 Contents 4 WINDOWS 2000 XP VISTA Installation The webcam will automatically be installed when you connect it to your computer If you would like extra software for making videos using special effects or testing the webcam you can install it from the included CD or download the latest version here www huehd com drivers html If the CD doesn t automatically run browse to it in My Computer and double click Setup exe to start it up Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation The CD will install a program called AMCap on your computer Go to your Windows Start Menu and select All Programs HUE HD Webcam Video Software and then AMCap Fig 2 1 your picture will appear on the screen If you have more than one webcam installed o
13. TM HD WEBCAM GP 4 pa Wes Mac CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for purchasing your new HUE HD Webcam This user guide will provide you with all of the information you need to get the most from your system Before you make your first video call you will need to install and set up your webcam Simple instructions are provided on the following pages Need help If you have any problems setting up or using your HUE HD Webcam please contact us by email at infoldhuehd com Alternatively solutions to common problems can be found in the FAQ section at the end of this manual ASSEMBLING YOUR WEBCAM FRONT VIEW FOCUSING RING QO CAMERA LED LIGHT o FLEXIBLE NECK BACK VIEW SNAPSHOT B PL y ii BUTTON BASE e BASE LED LIGHT Fig 1 1 Fig 1 2 Fig 1 3 Fig 1 4 Remember to connect the webcam to your computer before installing any video software e Insert the Webcam s flexible neck into the opening at the top of the BaselFig 1 1 Make sure that the neck is pushed into the Base properly e Connect the Base to your computer with the included USB cable Fig 1 2 Or just directly connect the HUE HD Webcam s flexible neck to your computer s USB port Fig 1 3 On the reverse side of the Webcam is the Snapshot Button Fig 1 4 When the Base LED light is on the HUE HD Webcam is connected When the Camera LED light is on the HUE HD Webcam is in use Assembling your webcam 3 CONTENTS WINDOW
14. elect Run then type in tsnp2uvc without the quotes Fig 2 6 The icon will appear in your System Tray The special effects you set also work in Skype and some other video chat applications Please make sure that AMCap is fully closed before starting other video chat software Open Property Page pe Settings cts Zoom Special Effect gt Image Control Default Image Miror Image Flip OT Low Light Default Snap Shot d Save Brightness oo 63 Zoom Contrast 1 15 oad Gamma ta 0 48 In Out Door Face Tracking gt Hue rm 0 C Outdoor ndoor Exit Saturation t 215 Flicker Sharpness C 50Hz 5r _ 60Hz Fig 2 5 Auto Mode Control r Extra Control RUE r Backlight Comp Control Panel USB Bandwidth 1 8 lv Exposure r 55 NK BAW Mode Default Programs WhiteBalance Aux LED Made Red e 10 C of Help and Support oe Vv P UR Auto gt AllPrograms Ktart Search ns T3 ZD Pig 2 7 Windows 2000 XP Vista Taking photographs and using visual effects 7 Recording video e Before recording a video select Set Capture File from the File menu and choose a location on your computer where your recorded video will be saved Fig 2 8 e Enter a file name and click Open to confirm e On the next window if you are not sure set the size to 0 to avoid setting limitations on what you can record e You can then record a video using the Capture
15. era in another program then try opening Photo Booth again Because the built in camera will be in use Photo Booth will instead select your HUE HD webcam You can put the built in camera in use in this way with the HUE HD webcam s own WebCam Monitor software open WebCam Monitor and pick the Mac s internal camera in Video Settings You can then open Photo Booth as described above Chat software configuration Photo Booth 19 Skype If you do not have a Skype account first download the software and register at www skype com Windows setup Within the Skype application e Select the Tools menu and go to Options In the General tab make sure that your settings are as follows e Audio Settings Select HUE HD Webcam Audio for Microphone and Windows Default Device or your soundcard for Ringing and Speakers Fig 4 5 Video Settings Select HUE HD Webcam from the dropdown menu Fig 4 5 1 We recommend that users also uncheck the box below the Microphone dropdown menu marked Let Skype adjust my audio settings Fig 4 5 This option when checked can sometimes cause sound interruptions during voice calls Initially it is best to set the volume slider a little less than halfway along the bar as shown You can adjust this later to suit your preferences Remember to save your changes before closing the window S O Ea o x i General Audio settings Set
16. gnore List 7 m Yahoo Music When someone tries to view my webcam Yahoo Music Ringer System default Speakers Realtek High Defini M Messages Always ask for my permission Messages Ring PC speaker Privacy Allow everyone to view my webcam Privacy CO Always allow the following people to view my webcam Webcam Test audio S Webcam FE e i Open the call setup assistant Place a free test call 3i Ignore other view requests Use the following number for caller ID If I am in a chat room allow people in the chat room to view Anonymous d Get a phone number my wel When I show my webcam change my status message to v Allow USB devices to access Messenger View My Webcam Super Webcam preferences OK Cancel Apply OK Cancel Apply Fg 4 7 7 Fig 4 7 9 Chat software configuration Yahoo Messenger 25 Mac setup Within the Yahoo Messenger application Select Preferences from the Yahoo Messenger menu Fig 4 7 4 In the Webcam tab change the Video Source to Camera Fig 4 7 5 In the Voice amp Calls tab change the Input Device to USB 20 Camera Fig 4 7 6 Close the Preferences window when you are satisfied with the settings You can use the Webcam menu to control your video chats BEM File Preferences My Status Services Hide Yahoo Messenger Hide Others show All Ouit Yahoo Messenger eoo sample u About Yahoo Messenger Edit View Profiles Contacts
17. h your computer s manufacturer and make Sure you are running the most up to date version of the SigmaTel drivers You should be able to download the newest version from your computer or motherboard manufacturer directly If the most recent ones still do not work uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers might fix the problem For further support with this issue please speak to your computer manufacturer I made a video but the file size is too large Please note that the video will be in raw format uncompressed and can take up a lot of disk space you may wish to change the resolution of the movie clip in AMCap by selecting Video Capture Pin from the Options menu and adjusting Output Size You can also edit and compress your movie clip using Windows software and video editing suites Faqs Windows 28 MAC OS X The video settings menu is greyed out in WebCam Monitor Please fully quit WebCam Monitor Quit from the WebCam Monitor menu or press Command Q on the keyboard so that it does not show up in your Dock Then try opening WebCam Monitor again Please also make sure that the camera is directly connected to your Mac not to a USB hub or through the key board If you change the USB port the camera is connected to please make sure that the WebCam Monitor applica tion is fully quit as above and then reopen it after reconnecting the device The webcam works in WebCam Monitor but in Skype the screen is blank Please make sure that WebCam M
18. is running in the Windows Task Manager s Processes tab If that process is missing another program must be blocking it or the webcam installation may have been unsuccessful To run this process go to C Windows and double click the vsnp2std exe file If it still does not appear in the process list another program usually antivirus software may be preventing the software from running If you suspect that the problem is with the webcam software you can uninstall and reinstall the driver from the CD Faqs Windows 27 Windows reports that no video device was recognised Please open AMCap and check that the correct webcam is selected in the Devices menu Windows reports a Code 39 error Device Status when the webcam is plugged in If other cameras have been installed on the computer and you are receiving a Code 39 error when you plug in the HUE HD Webcam do the following Start Menu Run and type in regedit without quote marks File Export and save a copy of your current registry Always save a copy before making changes to the registry settings Find the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet Control Class 6BDD1FC6 810F 11D0 BEC7 08002BE2092F In the right hand panel find and delete the UpperFilters and LowerFilters values Disconnect and reconnect the camera from the computer The error should be gone am using a SigmaTel sound card and there is no option to select a microphone in Windows Please check wit
19. itivity Output speakers or headset Fig 4 3 1 Chat software configuration Google Talk 17 iChat Note iChat is only available for Macs Before running iChat make sure that the WebCam Monitor program is fully closed Failure to do so will mean that iChat will not recognise the webcam If you are not sure open the application again and select Quit from the WebCam Monitor menu For users running Mac OSX 10 4 9 or later iChat should automatically detect the camera Select Preferences from the iChat menu and go to the Video tab Your preview will appear if you have only the HUE HD Webcam con nected if you have other webcams connected first use the Camera dropdown menu to choose the right one Close the Preferences window when you can see the preview video To open a video chat select the person you want to chat with and click the green camera icon on your buddy list If you are running an earlier version of Mac OS X you will require extra software to use a USB webcam in iChat One popular option is iUSBCam www ecamm com mac iusbcam Once iUSBCam is installed e Select iChatUSBCam from the Video menu Click Show Video Settings Fig 4 4 and then Change Video Source Fig 4 4 1 highlighted in blue on the screenshot below Select the HUE HD Webcam from the dropdown menu and click OK to save your choice e Back in the Video Settings window you can click the green camera icon Fig 4
20. mpling Rate Sampling Accuracy Characteristics Dimensions Package Contents Host Operating System Driver Audio Integrated Microphone Noise Reduction Cancellation Acoustic Echo Cancellation 8000 16000 Hz lt 5 PPM Device Characteristics USB Powered Still image capture button Detachable Base 3 x 2 5 x 15 HUE HD Webcam HUE HD Webcam Camera Base 6 ft USB to USB Mini Cable Install CD User Guide Software Windows XP Vista Mac OS X Standalone driver installation package self contained EXE and an MSI file DMG file for Mac OS X 10 4 and above Silent install option Driver WHDC certified for XP and Vista Driver upgrade process detects previous installation and provides remove maintenance and upgrade option Appendix Technical Specification 32 www huehd com 2009 HUE All rights reserved All brand names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners AIM and the AIM logo are registered trademarks of AOL LLC Used with permission Mac Mac OS iChat iSight and Photo Booth are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Mac logo used with permission Microsoft Windows MSN and the MSN logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Specifications are subject to change without prior notice Made in China for Ascent Information Technology Ltd
21. o mount the file on your desktop if it doesn t appear automatically e Double click the HUE Webcam Software OSX icon Fig 3 2 and e Drag WebCam Monitor app to the Applications folder as instructed You can then open WebCam Monitor from your Applications folder at any time to use the software Fig 3 3 HUE Webcam Software OSX Fig 3 2 Utilities WebCam Monitor app S2 items 91 17 GB available Fig 3 3 Mac OS X Installing 11 Setting up video Note You can focus the picture by manually turning the focusing ring around the camera lens To configure your video settings e Open WebCam Monitor and select Video Settings from the Monitor menu e Check that the correct camera is selected under Source Fig 3 3 and if required adjust the settings to match your personal preferences Fig 3 4 Video Video Adjustments HUE HD Webcam Compression Source Y HUEHD Webcam Camera Format Capture from Clique Webcam1 3 Camera Compress with None NTSC E Fig 3 3 e Preview None E No preview selected f Adjustments HUEHDWebcam Compression Source Digital Zoom rr H n Gamma Exposure time White Balance Value Auto 48 28 Master dai Red Gain 9 134 M Green Gain 9 gt 134 Blue Gain AVi 134 Format f SIF 320 x 240 H Flicker Frequency Indoor 60 Hz HJ
22. onitor is completely closed before starting up Skype Exit the application with Quit from the WebCam Monitor menu not just by closing the window The webcam works in WebCam Monitor but not in iChat For users running Mac OS X 10 4 9 or later iChat should automatically detect the camera though it may initially need configuring with the setup instructions in this manual If you are running an earlier version of Mac OS X 10 4 you will need to run Software Update from the Apple menu and upgrade to the Mac OS X 10 4 9 patch If that is not possible please see Page 18 of this manual for instructions on how to use the HUE HD Webcam in iChat with third party software The camera light does not come on Please fully quit WebCam Monitor Quit from the WebCam Monitor menu or press Command Q on the keyboard so that it does not show up in your Dock Then try opening WebCam Monitor again Please also make sure that the camera is directly connected to your Mac not to a USB hub or through the key board If you change the USB port the camera is connected to please make sure that the WebCam Monitor applica tion is fully quit as above and then reopen it after reconnecting the device My camera is not recognised when connect it to my computer am using OS X 10 4 2 or earlier If you are using an early version of the OS X 10 4 software please install the free Apple Software Update to 10 4 3 or later for the automatic webcam detection to work We recommend u
23. ons Audio Calls SMS Video Chat File Transfers Advanced Audio output Built in Output Internal Speakers H4 4 Audio input USB20 Camera HJ Ringing Built in Output Internal Speakers Hd Fig 4 5 3 Camera Camera HH v Enable Skype Video When I am in a call vi Start my video automatically Automatically receive video from O No one People in my Contact List O Anyone who allow to call me Show that have video to O No one A People in my Contact List Fig 4 5 2 Chat software configuration Skype 21 Windows Live Messenger MSN Note Windows Live Messenger MSN only supports video chat for Windows users If you do not have an MSN account first download the software and register at http get live com messenger mean that Messenger may not recognise the webcam Within Windows Live Messenger MSN Select Audio and video setup from the Tools menu Fig 4 6 If the Tools menu is not visible you may need to select Show the menu bar first as shown Fig 4 6 1 Windows Live Messenger Windows Live Messenger File Contacts Actions Mi Always on top Emoticons Change display picture Change your scene Winks Search contacts or the web Ge B Billing information Tools amp Welcome to Me View alerts history amp Welcome to Messenger M You don t have anyone i Audio and video setup You don t have anyone in
24. ou d like to adjust the video quality or add some special effects click Webcam Settings Fig 4 6 2 to gain access to all of the options There are three tabs at the top of the window with settings you can adjust Fig 4 6 3 e When you are satisfied with the preview click the Finish button at the bottom to save your settings e You can now start chatting by selecting Video from the Actions menu followed by Start a Video Call Chat software configuration Windows Live Messenger MSN 23 Yahoo Messenger If you do not have a Yahoo Account first download the software and register at http messenger yahoo com Before running the Yahoo Messenger software make sure that the webcam program AMCap on Windows WebCam Monitor on Mac OS X is fully closed Failure to do so will mean that Yahoo Messenger may not recognise the webcam Windows setup First of all you have to activate your Webcam within Yahoo Messenger Select My Webcam from the Messenger menu Fig 4 7 and click through the advice pages Once done you should see a preview window with your video e Select Preferences from the File menu just above your video preview Fig 4 7 1 Alternatively you can select Preferences from the Messenger menu in the contact list window Fig 4 7 SS WAHOO MESSENGER OX Messenger Contacts Actions Help My Availability b My Webcam Me No Incoming Calls My Contact Details Yahoo Chat k P
25. pdating to 10 4 9 if possible for full iChat webcam support to be available as well Faqs Mac OS X 29 OTHER PROBLEMS have successfully installed the camera How do talk with my friends over the internet You will need to install some video chat software Please find out which network your friends are using and then follow the corresponding setup instructions in this manual to join them Additional help on using a specific network can be found on each company s website cannot install the software from CD Please download the software from our website www huehd com drivers html cannot install the software from CD or download it from the website Please check that your antivirus software is not blocking access and that you have permission to install software on your computer The preview image from the camera is blurry Turn the focusing ring on the webcam s lens until the picture appears sharp have installed the software but nothing happens when I plug the webcam into the USB port Please try a different USB port We recommend directly connecting webcams to a USB port on your computer not through a USB hub My video is choppy the frame rate is worse than expected Please note that in low light situations the frame rate of the capture will drop making the video appear choppier To obtain the highest possible frame rate use HUE HD in a well lit area where the light source is behind the camera and out of the picture If thi
26. r the picture does not immediately appear open the Devices menu in AMCap and choose the HUE HD Webcam USB Video Device from the list Also make sure that Microphone USB Microphone is ticked as shown Fig 2 2 J HUE HD Webcam Video Software Documents Ey AMCap Pictures Uninstall Jj IrfanView X LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling LiveUpdate Notice Games Logitech Macromedia Recent Items Maintenance di Microsoft Office Computer J amp Microsoft Works J Microsoft WSE 2 0 Network Mozilla Firefox D Mozilla Thunderbird NCH Software Suite ad Norton Internet Security d Online Services Jh PC Help amp Tools X Quick Menu Builder QuickTime Music 8 FoR Ex Options Capture Help v HUE HD Webcam oogle Camera Adapter Google Camera Adapter 1 v Microphone USB Microphone Connect To Control Panel Default Programs Help and Support Run 1 Back Start Search Dp Pm ig A 1 HUE HD Webcam Fig 2 1 Fig 2 2 Windows 2000 XP Vista Installation 5 Setting up video Note You can focus the picture by manually turning the focusing ring around the camera lens To configure your video settings open AMCap and select Video Capture Pin from the Options menu Fig 2 3 You can change the settings to match your personal preferences To adjust the zoom or visual effects select Video Capture Filter from the same Options menu to open the Properties windows Fig 2
27. references Ctrl 5hift4P Privacy Options Manage Updates I Broadcast Sign in to Mobile Phone Ctrl Shift D Sign Out Cirl4D Close Ctrl 4Q Broadcasting 0 Viewer s Fig 4 7 Fig 4 7 1 Chat software configuration Yahoo Messenger 24 e Under Webcam click Camera Source Fig 4 7 2 and choose the HUE HD Webcam from the dropdown menu Click OK e f you d like to adjust the video quality or add some special effects click Camera Settings to gain access to all of the options There are three tabs at the top of the window with settings you can adjust e Under Calling amp Devices select the HUE HD Webcam for your Microphone and the System Default or your sound card for Speakers and Ringer Fig 4 7 3 Use the Call Setup Assistant if you want to check your audio settings e Click OK to save your changes then go back to My Webcam in the Messenger menu Use the Broadcast button to control the video as you chat Yahoo Messenger Preferences x Yahoo Messenger Preferences x Category Category Alerts amp Sounds Alerts amp Sounds aan Camera Settings i Appearance Select an audio device Archive Archive Caling amp Devices Broadcast my webcam with Microphone Microphone USB Microphone a Chat Faster Better Cha Gam Speed Quality Codie Speakers System default Speakers Realtek High Defin Ignore List E 7 I
28. s is not possible the quality may be improved by checking the Low Light option in the settings if available in your chosen software For an up to date list of Frequently Asked Questions please also check our website www huehd com support html Faqs Other problems 30 APPENDIX I TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CPU Memory Operating System Disk Space Connection Resolution Video Sound Card Sensor Lens Video Resolution Framerate Video Format Viewing Angle Focus Range Adjustable Video Setting Also Includes Minimum System Requirements 1 5 GHz Processor 512 MB RAM Windows 2000 XP Vista Requires Mac OS X v 10 4 or later 50MB USB 1 1 port USB 2 0 port required for megapixel image capture 800 x 600 Supported 1024 x 768 or higher recommended 16 bit or higher Video True 2 Megapixel CMOS o layer antiglare optical 1600 x 1200 with 10 fps real time only 1280 x 768 800 x 600 with 15 fps 640 x 480 to 160 x 120 with 30 fps Support lower rates 0 30fps contiguous Accurate 4 0 25 FPS video frame rate even in low light environments 1420 YUY2 RGB24 73 degrees 5cm infinity Low barrel pincushion distortion at edges of visual field Low focus variation at edges of visual field Brightness Contrast White balance Auto exposure Still image capture True 2 Megapixel SW interpolated 5 megapixel High color fidelity Face tracking Low light sensitivity Appendix Technical Specification 31 Includes Sa
29. up sound on your computer JN General Video settings Set up your webcam 8 General settings 8 General settings L2 i Microphone HUE HD Webcam Audio Low Ab Audio settings Quem A Sounds Automatically adjust microphone settings A eT V kers Speakers Realtek High Definition Audio LEN ien m Omen Low Volume E a Privacy ON Privacy R V Automatically adjust speaker settings S Notifications Notifications 4 A Ringing Speakers Realtek High Definition Audio gt wo Calls E Ring PC speaker Gi IM amp SMS IM amp SMS Other things you can do Take a video snapshot Webcam settings Xx Advanced Xx Advanced amp Make a free test call Automatically receive video from Show that I have video to 9 Learn more about setting up your audio eguipment 5 anyone people in my Contact list onl in my Contact list no one B Buy a headset or Skype phone from the Skype shop y pente M no one Chat software configuration Skype 20 Mac setup Once you have installed Skype and started it up select Preferences from the Skype menu e Select Preferences from the Skype menu In the Video tab Fig 4 5 2 select the Camera in the dropdown menu In the Audio tab Fig 4 5 3 select USB2 0 Camera in the Audio Input dropdown menu eoo Video eoo Audio Ug P eQoo amp as P A60600 nr amp General Privacy Notifications Audio Calls SMS Video Chat File Transfers Advanced General Privacy Notificati
30. will automatically animate gt Emoticons off Save Changes Cancel Fig 4 2 You can click the Verify Your Settings option to check that everything is working correctly Click Save Changes at the bottom of the window to complete the setup In the Chat box in your Gmail window select the person you want to call and pick Video amp More in the box which appears then Start Video Chat Contacts with no camera icon by their name may also need to install the Gmail voice and video chat software on their computer Chat software configuration Google Mail 16 Google Talk Note Google Talk currently only works with Windows Google Talk does not currently support video calls If you do not have a Google account first download the software and register at www google com talk Before running the Google Talk software make sure that the AMCap program is fully closed Failure to do so will mean that Google Talk may not recognise the webcam Within the Google Talk application Click Settings on the login screen Fig 4 3 e Under Audio make sure that the Input dropdown is set to the USB2 0 Camera and click OK to save your settings Fig 4 3 1 talk Sign in Offline Username Password Remember password Forgot your password Don t have an account Fig 4 3 General Notifications Connection Appearance Input microphone or headset Automatically adjust microphone sens
31. your contact list yet Add a conta laz gt b b Help v Showthe menu bar Options ellover to see more E rollaver to see more Fig 4 6 Fig 4 6 1 Chat software configuration Windows Live Messenger MSN 22 e In Audio and Video Setup check that the Microphone is set to your HUE HD Webcam Audio as shown If it is not selected and the option to change it is greyed out you may need to change the dropdown menu at the top from Default to Custom When the correct microphone is shown click the Next button On the next screen select your camera from the dropdown menu Either HUE HD Webcam or Default HUE HD Webcam is correct A preview image of your video should appear in the box Fig 4 6 2 Settings Effects Zoom Image Control Default Image Mirror Image Flip Low Light Webcam LI Save Select the webcam you want to use to place video calls Brightness Q 63 Contrast 115 HUE HD Webcam z Gamma 0 48 In Out Door Hus D Outdoor Indoor Saturation G 215 Flicker Sharpness Q 3 00 50Hz Snapshot Size VGA B0 Hz Auto Mode Control Extra Control eng Backlight USB Bandwidth 8 7 Comp Exposure 1t 55 B w Mode WhiteBalance Aux LED Mode Red r 1 00 oft v Blue 1 00 O On Auto Pig 46 2 Pig 4 6 3 e f y
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