Sony PCGA-UVC10 User's Manual
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1. T Attach the tripod screw hole on the mounting adapter to the tripod screw 2 Attach the camera to the mounting adapter Disconnecting the camera When disconnecting the camera while the power to your computer is turned on be sure to observe the following procedure Doing the steps out of sequence may cause your computer to malfunction e When the power to your computer is turned off you do not need to perform Step 1 below However if you disconnect the USB cable while your computer is in energy saving mode and then connect it again the camera may not be recognized 1 Close the software used by the camera 2 Disconnect the USB cable and then disconnect the camera If you pull on the cable itself when disconnecting the USB cable you may damage the cable Make sure you hold onto the connector when disconnecting the cable When removing the camera from the mounting adapter spread the arm plate with your hand and then remove the camera Capturing images with the camera You can use Network Smart Capture preinstalled on your computer to capture images with the camera 1 Connect the camera to your computer The camera s USB cable can be disconnected or connected while the power to your computer is turned on For details see Connecting the camera to a notebook page 12 or Connecting the camera to a desktop computer page 13 2 Start up Network Smart Capture Continued on next page 15 3 Tur2. 20 to 90 no condensation provided that humidity is less than 20 at 140 F 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 95 F 35 C Accessories PCGA UVC10 Installation Disc CD ROM x 1 Mounting adapter 1 Adhesive sheet 1 Visual Communication Camera Operating Instructions 1 Warranty 1 The specifications or external appearance of this product are subject to change without notice Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during operation of the unit refer to the information provided in this section If the problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer For contact information see Getting Help on page 19 Also refer to the manuals provided with your computer Symptom Cause Remedy The camera is not The USB cable is not connected properly recognized by your gt Close the currently open software and reconnect the computer cable The driver is not installed gt Check whether the driver is installed and if the device does not display properly install the driver For details see Setting Up the Camera page 7 The driver was not installed properly gt Uninstall the driver then restart your computer and install it again For details see Uninstalling a driver page 9 and Installing the driver page 7 The USB root hub is not recognized by your computer gt Reinstall Windows properly USB cannot be used gt Check the system properties for your computer Th
3. e To remove stubborn stains lightly moisten the cloth before wiping the disc and use a dry cloth afterwards Do not use benzine record cleaning liquid antistatic fluids or other substances that may damage the surface of the disc e Never use cleaners on an unused disc Use specific CD cleaners to take off dust You may not be able to write on the discs if there are scratches or dust on the unrecorded area Be careful not to damage the discs Getting Help This section provides information on how to get help and support from Sony and on troubleshooting tips for your DVD RW drive About Sony s support options Sony provides several support options for your Visual Communication camera When you have questions about your camera or the software refer to the following UThis guide explains how to use your camera UThe Sony Customer Information Service Center offers information about your notebook and other Sony products that work with your computer To contact Sony Cusotmer Information Service Center call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 UThe Sony fax back service provides you with answers to frequently asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax back service call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 OThe Sony e mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail J
4. Front Focus ring Microphone Lense Arm plate Rear CAPTURE button 6 GB Setting Up the Camera Before using the camera you must use the supplied installation disc to install the required drivers on your computer e Make sure the disk drive CD ROM drive etc is available for use on your computer In this document the CD ROM drive or other disk drive is referred to as the CD ROM drive For details on how to connect a CD ROM drive refer to the User s Manual or electronic manual supplied with the CD ROM drive e Before connecting the camera to your computer make sure you install the driver as explained in this document If the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears click Cancel then disconnect the camera from your computer and reinstall it This camera can only be used with Sony VAIO computers with preinstalled Windows 98 SE Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows XP or with computers that have been upgraded to Windows XP Installing the driver Install the PCGA UVC10 device driver With Windows 2000 log on with Administrator account and with Windows XP log on with a Computer Administrator account Turn on the power to your computer and start up Windows then insert the supplied installation disc into the CD ROM drive The installation program starts automatically and the Sony Visual Communication Camera PCGA UVC10 Application Installation Setup screen appears 2 Confirm th
5. Windows 2000 log on with an Administrator account and with Windows XP log on with a Computer Administrator account e Before uninstalling the driver close the software application used with the camera 1 Connect the camera to your computer For connection details see Connecting the camera to a notebook page 12 or Connecting the camera to a desktop computer page 13 Continued on next page 9 aB 10 For Windows XP click Start then right click on My Computer and select Properties The System Properties dialog box appears Go to Step 4 For operating systems other than Windows XP click Start then align the pointer with Settings and select Control Panel The Control Panel screen appears Double click System The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button Depending on the operating system you are using you may need to click the Device Manager tab The Device Manager screen appears Click the plus symbol to the left of USB Controller or Universal Serial BUS Controller depending on your operating system on the Device Manager screen Click Sony Visual Communication Camera PCGA UVC10 or Multiple USB Devices and then click Delete The Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears Click OK Af
6. circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada The number below is for FCC related matters only 2 GB Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCGA UVC10 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell NJ 07649 USA Telephone No 201 930 6972 The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Pour les utilisateurs au Canada AVERTISSEMENT Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution gardez cet appa
7. seeeseeesessereeresesereesree 19 Specifications s s sssseseeeseseresessesesesese 20 Troubleshooting seeseeeeseeeeesereeseee 21 9 GB Before Using This Product This camera is designed for use with Sony VAIO computers with preinstalled Windows 98 SE Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows XP or VAIO computers that are Windows XP Ready and have been upgraded using Windows XP upgrade software provided by Sony Corporation hereafter referred to as computers upgraded to Windows XP The camera cannot be used with any other computer Introduction Using this camera you can capture movies and still images You can send captured movies to friends using Video Mail or create a panorama image by joining together a number of still images PictureGear Ver 2 5 SE or later must be installed on your computer Further you can use this camera together with your computer to make Internet video calls 4 GB Checking the Accessories After removing the camera from its box check that you have received the following accessories If any of the accessories are missing contact the Sony dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony service representative serving your area e Visual Communication Camera PCGA UVC10 Installation disc CD ROM x 1 HE Sy e Mounting adapter e Adhesive sheet e Visual Communication Camera Operating Instructions this document e Warranty 5 GB Names of Parts
8. the USB connector on your computer Continued on next page 112 Connecting the camera to a notebook Mount the camera onto your notebook and connect the camera s USB cable to the USB connector on your notebook e Holding the arm plate pull out the rear arm as shown in the illustration below and hang the camera on top of the display panel e When using a QR Series or NV Series VAIO computer use the mounting adapter Arm plate Arm plate J Mounting adapter The camera can be disconnected or connected while the power to your notebook is turned on For details on the location of your notebook s USB connector refer to the manuals provided with your notebook 12 4 Connecting the camera to a desktop computer T Attach the camera to the mounting adapter Holding the arm plate pull out the rear arm as shown in the illustration below and attach the camera to the mounting adapter Make sure you place the mounting adapter on an level stable surface Arm Mounting adapter Q Hint You can also attach the camera using the supplied adhesive sheet With some models you can use the adhesive sheet as shown in the illustration to attach the camera to the top of the LCD monitor 1 Peel the separation sheet from the side covered with double sided tape 2 Stick the adhesive sheet to the bottom of the camera 3 Peel the protective film from the back of the adhesive sheet 4 Stick the adhesive shee
9. S O N Y 4 668 843 11 1 Visual Communication Camera Operating Instructions NANIO PCGA UVC10 2002 Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Owner s Record The model number and the serial number are located on the bottom of the mouse Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to this number whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No PCGA UVC10 Serial No For customers in the U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation 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 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
10. at the software you want to install is selected and then click Next O Hint If the software is already installed the checkbox does not appear Continued on next page 7 GB 3 Following the instructions as they are displayed click Next or Previous until the setup screen closes and display returns to the just the Windows desktop O Hin After installation is completed a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear If it does click Yes Connect the camera to your computer The necessary driver is automatically installed If the message prompting you to restart your computer appears click Yes After Windows restarts you can use the camera Checking that the driver is installed 8 1 Connect the camera to your computer For connection details see Connecting the camera to a Notebook page 12 or Connecting the camera to a desktop computer page 13 With Windows XP click Start then right click on My Computer and select Properties The System Properties dialog box appears Go to Step 4 For operating systems other than Windows XP click Start then align the pointer with Settings and select Control Panel The Control Panel screen appears Double click System The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button Depending on the operat
11. d even though the microphone is connected Check whether the recording control or audio recording control is set properly page 17 If the device driver is not installed sound may not be recorded even though the microphone is connected Follow the procedure described in Installing the driver page 7 to install the driver When you connect the USB cable the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears on your computer screen The driver for the device is not installed gt Click Cancel in the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box and after disconnecting the USB cable from the USB connector follow the procedure described in Installing the driver to install the driver Symptom Cause Remedy Operation does not shift to the energy saving mode and Windows operation becomes unstable Close all software applications currently in use and restart your computer If you cannot restart your computer refer to the manuals provided with your computer and turn off the power The LCD on your computer appears dark or enters energy saving mode while you are using the camera Your computer enters energy saving mode while you are using the USB device gt When using a notebook select AC Profile as the operation mode in PowerPanel or change the profile settings If you select AC Profile and your notebook is set to the default settings your notebook will not enter energy savin
12. djust the volume page 17 When downloading movies from the camera frame dropout occurs and sound is interrupted Depending on the Network Smart Capture effect settings frame dropout may occur For details refer to the Network Smart Capture help If multiple software applications are open concurrently the processing speed of your computer may be exceeded Close any software applications you are not using Your computer s power management function is enabled gt Check the CPU speed setting for your computer For setting details refer to the manuals provided with your computer Images downloaded from the camera stop for a few seconds Images may stop for a few seconds in the following situations However this is not a defect When a keyboard shortcut that uses the Fn key is performed When the CPU load is too heavy When using a Sony notebook with an internal camera and you press CAPTURE on your computer Images downloaded from the camera are not displayed Multiple software applications are running concurrently gt Close one of the software applications Depending on the screen mode and number of colors your computer is using as well as other conditions of use available video memory may be insufficient gt Reduce the resolution or reduce the number of colors used If you perform the above procedure and the images still do not appear restart your computer Sound is not recorde
13. e camera is connected to your computer via a USB hub and the power supplied by the USB hub is insufficient gt Use a USB hub that is capable of supplying 500 mA to the port If your computer is equipped with multiple USB connectors connect the camera to another USB connector and check whether it is recognized properly If the camera is connected to the USB connector on the display the display and your computer are not connected properly gt Check the connection method Images appear grainy When a fast moving subject is displayed in the finder in the Network Smart horizontal banding may occur in the image or horizontal Capture finder lines may occur through the moving part of the image However this does not indicate a malfunction Still images and movie Light may be reflected in images captured under images downloaded fluorescent light from the camera e Ifthe downloaded image contains dark patches red or appear grainy on the green noise may appear display The lens is dirty gt Clean the lens The image is out of focus gt Focus the image using the focus ring Continued on next page 21 48 Symptom Cause Remedy You cannot adjust the speaker volume using the Fn key Depending on the computer you are using you may not be able to use the Fn key to adjust the volume when the camera is connected to your computer Open the volume control from the taskbar or notification area and a
14. g mode For details on changing profiles refer to the PowerPanel help gt If you are using a desktop computer and you have enabled a timer setting such as the system standby setting turn off the timer from Power Options Properties in Control Panel gt Operating the computer s touch pad mouse or keyboard brings the computer out of the energy saving mode The computer does not return from the video standby mode Operating the computer s touch pad mouse or keyboard returns the computer from the energy saving mode For details refer to the User s Manual for the computer you are using The white balance is incorrect If you close Network Smart Capture while Hold is selected for White Balance in the Network Smart Capture settings the next time you start your computer the white balance setting may not be adjusted properly gt If you select Auto for White Balance in the Network Smart Capture settings and wait a moment the white balance will be adjusted automatically When downloading still images the image does not download immediately after you press CAPTURE An image occurring after the point when you pressed CAPTURE is downloaded Depending on the CPU speed of your computer the processing load and image size the change in camera operation mode that occurs during download of still images may cause a lag between the time when you press CAPTURE and the
15. ing system you are using you may need to click the Device Manager tab The Device Manager screen appears Click the plus symbol to the left of Imaging Device on the Device Manager screen If the Sony Visual Communication Camera PCGA UVC10 screen appears the driver is properly installed 6 Click the plus symbol to the left of Sound Video and Game Controller on the Device Manager screen If the Sony USB Microphone PCGA UVC10 screen appears the driver is properly installed T Click the plus symbol to the left of USB Controller Depending on the operating system you are using this may be Universal Serial Controller on the Device Manager screen If the Sony Visual Communication Camera PCGA UVC10 screen appears the driver is properly installed 8 After you click Close on the Device Manager screen click OK in the System Properties dialog box Depending on the operating system you are using you may need to click OK in the System Properties dialog box If a driver is not displayed or an exclamation mark appears next to it the driver is not installed properly Follow the steps for Uninstalling a driver and after you have deleted the driver reinstall it Uninstalling a driver If you fail to install a driver correctly follow the steps below to uninstall and then reinstall the driver e With
16. lick the checkbox to deselect it Adjust the volume of microphone input Move the slider for the controller in Step 4 to adjust the volume Make a video or audio recording using your software If the audio plays back correctly the settings are complete 17 Precautions Usage and storage locations Do not use or store this product in the following locations Doing so may damage the camera Locations subject to abnormally high temperatures During periods of hot weather or the summer season the temperature inside closed vehicles becomes especially high and if the camera is left in such a location it may warp or be damaged Locations subject to direct sunlight or next to heating appliances The camera may warp or be damaged Sandy locations such as the beach Do not place the camera in a location where sand may be present such as the beach or other sandy areas Doing so may damage the camera and in some cases repair may not be possible Do not point the lens at the sun This could cause burn in or other lens damage Be careful when leaving the camera next to a window or outdoors Operation Do not remove the camera s USB cable during operation Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction Do not place any objects on top of the camera Avoid placing the camera in locations subject to sudden temperature changes Do not use the camera immediately 18 after moving it from a cold location to a wa
17. n the focus ring to adjust the focus 4 Press CAPTURE to capture the image In addition to attaching the camera to your computer you can hold it in your hand as shown in the illustration to capture images from a variety of angles CO Hin If you want to use the camera while holding it by hand we recommend that you cancel the Network Smart Capture mirror display function Check that the Network Smart Capture mirror display function has been canceled before using the camera in this manner For operation details refer to the Network Smart Capture help 16 2 Setting the volume Names and screens displayed may differ depending on the operating system you are using 1 Double click on lt depending on your operating system in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen The Volume Control appears Click the Options menu and select Properties or Options depending on the operating system you are using The Properties screen appears Select Sony PCGA UVC10 in the Mixer device text box and click OK The Capture screen appears CO Hint If the Capture screen does not appear the driver may not be properly installed See Checking That the Driver is Installed page 10 and check whether the driver is properly installed Check that audio input from the microphone is enabled Check that the Mute all checkbox is not selected If it is selected c
18. reil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme ICES 003 du Canada e N N IO is a trademark of Sony Corporation e Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In this manual the or marks are not specified In this manual Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition is referred to as Windows 98 SE In this manual Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000 In this manual Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me In this manual Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Microsoft Windows XP Professional are referred to as Windows XP Table of Contents Before Using This Product 0 0 0 0 4 Introduction seneni 4 Checking the Accessories eee 5 Names Of Parts erasoen 6 Setting Up the Camera 7 Installing the driver oo 7 Using the Camera occ 11 Connecting the camera to a notebook oe eee eeeeeeeeee 12 Connecting the camera to a desktop computer eee 13 Attaching the camera to a tripod 14 Disconnecting the camera 15 Capturing images with THE CAMETA on cescseescensescecdaseonstes 15 Setting the volume 17 PLeCAULONS seris aiie pi iena 18 Maintenance sranani s aiiis 19 Getting Help
19. rm location or after the ambient temperature has risen drastically Otherwise condensation may occur inside the camera Let the camera stand for a moment before using it Lens Do not touch the lens Notes on discs Note the following in order to protect data stored on discs Do not stick any labels on the disc nor scratch or otherwise damage the disc gt e Do not touch the data side of the disc opposite the label and hold the disc as shown below Do not store the disc in locations subject to high humidity high temperatures direct sunlight or high levels of dust Take care not to spill any liquid on the disc e Return the disc to its case when not in use in order to prevent data damage e Use an oil based felt pen when writing on a disc Do not use a disc with tape seals or paste on it as the disc may damage the drive Maintenance Cleaning the cabinet Wipe the outside of the drive with a soft dry cloth To remove stubborn stains moisten the cloth with a mild neutral detergent Do not use solvents cleaning alcohol benzine or other substances that may damage the finish Cleaning the lens Remove any dust from the front of the lens using a blower brush or soft brush Cleaning the disc Fingerprints and other contamination on the disc surface can lead to reading errors Always keep the disc clean To clean the disc lightly wipe it from the center outwards
20. t to the location where you want to attach the camera 2 Connect the camera s USB cable to the USB connector on your desktop computer The camera can be disconnected or connected while the power to your desktop computer is turned on For details on the location of your desktop computer s USB connector refer to the manuals provided with your desktop computer Continued on next page 19 Attaching the camera to a tripod 14 48 You can attach the camera to a tripod to capture images Tripod screw Do not walk around with the camera when it is attached to the tripod If the camera falls it could be damaged Do not use a tripod with a screw that exceeds 7 mm in length If you use a tripod with a screw longer than 7 mm in length the camera will not be stable when it is attached and it may be damaged e When attaching the camera first make sure that the tripod is stable then attach the camera so that it is horizontal If the camera is tilted it could fall When adjusting the position of the camera protect it from falling by supporting both the tripod handle and the camera with your hands When adjusting the camera angle focus or positioning of the USB cable make sure you support the camera with your hand When operating the capture button on the camera make sure you support the camera with your hand e Make sure you use a tripod that is big enough to support the weight of the camera without tipping
21. ter you click Close on the Device Manager screen click OK in the System Properties dialog box Depending on the operating system you are using you may need to click OK in the System Properties dialog box Using the Camera This section describes how to connect the camera to your computer and how to use the camera When using the camera for the first time make sure you install the driver before connecting the camera to your computer For installation details see Setting Up the Camera page 7 Do not connect or disconnect the camera s USB cable while Windows is starting up or shutting down Doing so may cause the camera or your computer to malfunction Do not connect or disconnect the camera s USB cable while the software used with the camera is being started or closed Doing so may result in unstable operation of your computer Do not disconnect and then quickly reconnect the camera s USB cable Doing so may result in unstable operation of your computer This camera is designed to constantly secure a fixed amount of USB bandwidth for data transfer in order to display high quality images Therefore if you use a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices simultaneously the amount of bandwidth available for data transfer will be insufficient to support proper operation For Customers Using DVgate Motion Before using DVgate Motion make sure you remove the camera s USB cable from
22. time the image is actually downloaded Images downloaded from the camera appear white If Hold is selected for Shutter Speed in the Network Smart Capture settings the appropriate shutter speed is not set and images may appear white gt If you select Auto for Shutter Speed in the Network Smart Capture settings and wait a moment the appropriate shutter speed will be set 23 GB http Awww sony net Printed on 100 recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink Printed in Japan
23. ust send your question in an e mail message and a customer service representative will send you a reply To send a question to Sony e mail support address the message to SOS info sel sony com 19 98 Specifications Visual Communication Camera 370 000 pixels effective pixels 310 000 Image pickup 1 5 5 370 000 pixel color CMOS progressive scanning image sensor Lens 2 groupsf 2 lenses F3 4 Focal length f 2 8 mm equivalent to a 35 mm camera at f 40 mm White balance Auto Indoors Outdoors Hold Shutter speed Auto Hold Flicker cancel function Auto 50 Hz 60 Hz Video capture format size YUY2 RGB 24 bits 80 x 60 160 x 120 320 x 240 640 x 480 176 x 144 352 x 288 Number of display frames Maximum 30 frames sec This rate differs depending on the specifications of your computer and the application you are using Power consumption Approx 0 5 W External dimensions Approx 60 x 34 x 33 mm W x H x D Cable length Approx 100 cm Weight Approx 42 g main unit only 20 GB Operating environment Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C hour Operating humidity 20 to 80 no condensation provided that humidity is less than 65 at 95 F 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 84 F 29 C Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C hour Storage humidity
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