Philips PC webcam SPZ3000
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1. Limitations of damages The vendor will not be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages including damages for loss of business loss of profits or the like whether based on breach of contract tort including negligence product liability or otherwise even if the vendor or Its representatives have been advised of the possibility of such damages and even If a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed its essential purpose 20 EN PHILIPS 2010 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V All rights reserved UM_V1 22. To launch Philips CamSuite Capture click on the Philips CamSuite control panel or double click B on the desktop 2 To close Philips CamSuite Capture click the close button at the top right corner of the Philips CamSuite Capture window Tip e If you are already using the webcam in another application you will not be able to see any image in the viewer of Philips CamSuite Capture Take and view a photo Aim the camera in a proper angle 2 Inthe Philips CamSuite Capture window click L gt A photo is taken and stored in in the photo gallery also in the selected photo folder on the PC notebook e To view a photo in the photo gallery double click it Record and play a video e e If you select any resolution higher than 640 x 480 VGA the recording icon is disabled You can select a lower resolution to enable recording 1 Aim the camera as needed 2 Inthe Philips CamSuite Capture window click to start recording e To pause recording click 3 To stop recording click L gt A video is recorded and stored in the video gallery also in the selected in the video folder on the PC notebook e To play a video in the video gallery double click it Tip e Before you play a video ensure that you have a multimedia player installed on the PC notebook Image resolution You can set different image resolutions for photos videos taken via the webc
3. on is the preferred setting for normal use Techniques active within full automatic control mode are e Automatic exposure control and automatic white balance control to provide the best video source signal possible e Automatic frame rate selection for Improved webcam sensitivity In low light conditions Frame rate A frame is a single picture or still shot that is shown as part of a larger video or movie The 12 EN frame rate is the number of frames displayed per second The higher the frame rate the better the video display but the higher the load on the processor You can use the scroll open menu to set the frame rate of the video that you wish to capture For example 30 fps means that the webcam will capture video at 30 frames per second Auto Exposure The exposure is the amount of light received by the sensor and Is determined by how long the sensor is exposed to capture a snapshot or video frame The result depends on the sensitivity of the sensor The webcam will find the optimal setting if you select the automatic exposure option Shutter Speed The shutter speed determines how long the camera shutter remains open as a picture is taken The slower the shutter speed the longer the exposure time The shutter speed controls the total amount of light reaching the sensor Use the slider to set the desired shutter speed Gain In video gain is the amount of white in a video picture Use the sli
4. On the General tab you can adjust the following settings Flickerless image The Flickerless image option should only be used under flickering light conditions e g fluorescent or neon lamps to prevent flickering or strangely colored video images lf this option is used under normal lighting conditions the video image may be overexposed Region During installation this parameter will be set automatically to the correct region frequency When you travel you may need to change the setting to optimize the image quality The region frequency settings for different countries are listed below Country region Region frequency Europe 50 Hz North America 60 Fz China 50 Hz Taiwan 60 Hz Japan Region dependent Tip e Please check your local mains output to find the correct region setting EN 11 Video tab Properties General Video Audio Features Full automatic control Defaults ise Brightness Contrast Gamma Saturation 3 Black amp White on Backlight compensation On Mirror on On the Video tab you can now adjust the following settings Full automatic control This full automatic control mode provides a very easy way to get the best out of your Philips SPZ3000 webcam Or you can choose to have maximum manual control over the webcam settings by switching the full automatic control mode off Full automatic control
5. SPZ3000 and then click the search button Click SPZ3000 under the search results Click Support L gt Under Product support you will find information about Software and drivers JA LW 5 Download the software or driver installer that you want 6 Run the installer and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation Tip e You can use the same way to download the latest software and driver available for Philips SPZ3000 webcam Connect the webcam to your PC notebook 1 Turn on the PC notebook 2 For the first time you use the webcam with Philips CamSuite install the software downloaded from the website L gt After the software installation is complete the Philips CamSuite icon is displayed at the lower night corner of the screen 3 Use the clamp to mount the webcam on your PC monitor or notebook display e Fold the clamp to place the webcam on a desk or large desktop monitor 4 Connect the cable to a USB port on the PC notebook L gt After the webcam is properly connected the following pop up window Is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen i Found New Hardware x Your new hardware is installed and ready to use 5 Aim the webcam in a proper angle L gt After you launch Philips CamSuite you can use the features provided by the application for Philips SPZ3000 webcam 3 Use the webcam for video chatting Phil
6. the slider to find your preferred setting Saturation Saturation enables you to set the color reproduction from black and white to a full color image or video according to your own preference Use the slider to find your preferred setting Black amp White The Black amp White checkbox is used to switch from color images to black and white or bring back the color Backlight compensation Turn on the backlight compensation to improve the image quality when you have a scene where the background has a high illumination level for instance when you are sitting in front of a bright light Mirror When you enable this function the image flips horizontally You can use this feature when you want to use the Philips SPZ3000 and monitor as a mirror or to take pictures of mirrored images Audio tab Properties d Noise Reduction Audio Format 44100 Hz 16 bits Stereo CD quality Microphone volume 4 On the Audio tab you can now adjust the following settings Noise Reduction With this function you can significantly reduce all stationary noises picked up by the webcam s microphone such as air conditioner noise and the noise made by the fan inside your computer It enhances clarity of speech in both quiet and noisy environments Volume slider This slider provides manual control over the microphone EN 13 Features tab Fees ig Face tracking On off Digital zoom Le
7. Register your product and get support at S P 3 OOO www philips com welcome EN User manual PHILIPS Contents 1 Your webcam 2 Welcome Z What s in the box 2 Functional overview 3 Get started 4 Optional Install the webcam software and driver 4 Connect the webcam to your PC notebook 4 Use the webcam for video chatting 5 Philips CamSuite 6 Philips CamSuite Capture Take and view a photo Record and play a video Image resolution Screen mode Gallery Open the photo video folder Photo Video menu Send photo s video s via email Delete photo s video s from the gallery 9 O O0 OO CO OO NN NN N Features provided by Webcam Driver SPZ3000 10 Properties 11 General tab 11 Video tab P Audio tab 13 Features tab 14 Technical specifications 15 Frequently asked questions FAQ 16 How can adjust image quality 16 The microphone of my Philips SPZ3000 webcam or headset does not work properly What should do 16 Using my Philips SPZ3000 webcam makes my PC notebook run slow What should do 17 No image is available on the screen What should do 17 Service and support 18 Need help 18 Information to the customer 18 Safety precautions 18 Copyright 18 Disclaimer 18 FCC compliance T Compliance with Electro Magnetic Field EMF 12 Recycling 13 Limitations of damages 20 EN 1 1 Your webcam Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips To fully benefit from the suppo
8. am e 160 x 120 SOVGA Mee OCP e 320 x 240 E mail size 302206 CIF e 640 x 480 VGA e 1280 x 1024 1 3 MP for photo only e 2560 x 2048 for photo only Note e For video recording the maximum resolution is up to 640 x 480 VGA EN 7 1 Inthe Philips CamSuite Capture window click the drop down arrow L gt The provided resolution options are listed 2 Select a preferred resolution option To apply another resolution setting repeat Step 1 and Step 2 Screen mode Via Philips CamSuite Capture you can view a photo or play a video in different modes e Normal screen mode e Full screen mode e Fit on screen 1 Inthe Philips CamSuite Capture window click F1 to switch between modes from Normal screen mode to Full screen mode Fit on screen or from Full screen mode Fit on screen to Normal screen mode L gt You can select Fit on screen or Full screen mode in the drop down list Fit on screen Fiton screen Full screen mode Gallery Photos and videos taken via the webcam are stored in the photo or video gallery and in the selected photo or video folder multimedia folders To access the gallery 1 in Philips CamSurte Capture click Gallery to show gallery 2 Clicka to show the photo gallery 8 EN e Click to show the video gallery e To hide the gallery click See Open the photo video folder In the photo gal
9. der to set the desired gain level Reset Press this button if you would like to reset the webcam settings to the default factory settings Restore Press this button if you would like to restore your preferred settings Save Press this button if you would like to save your preferred settings Auto White Balance Most light sources are not 100 pure white but have a certain color temperature Normally our eyes compensate for lighting conditions with different color temperatures If the automatic white balance is selected the webcam will look for a reference point which represents white It will then calculate all other colors based on this white point and compensate the other colors accordingly just like the human eye You can also select fixed settings for Indoor Outdoor and Fluorescense conditions or use the Red and Blue effect if you would like to set the webcam according to your color temperature preferences Brightness Brightness enables you to adjust the brightness of the displayed image or video to suit your own preference Use the slider to find your preferred setting Contrast Contrast enables you to control the ratio between dark and light according to your own preference Use the slider to find your preferred setting Gamma Gamma enables you to brighten dark areas within the displayed image or video and visualize more details without over exposing already light areas Use
10. does not work properly What should do For Windows XP SP2 1 On the PC notebook click Start gt Control panel 2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices 16 EN 3 Click the Voice tab in the displayed window Sounds and Audio Devices Properties X Hardware These settings control volume and adv ions for the voice playback or recording device you selected Voice playback Default device Realtek AC37 Audio v Voice recording A Default device 1 Philips SPZ3000 PC Camera Aud Cok JC cc ab 4 Set the Philips SPZ3000 webcam or the connected headset as default device for Voice recording 5 Click OK to save your settings For Windows Vista 1 On the PC notebook click Start gt Control panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Sound 4 Click the Recording tab in the displayed window Mic Volume Creative AudioPCl ES1371 ES1373 WDM Currently unavailable Video Volume Creative AudioPCT ES1371 ES1373 WDM Currently unavailable Line In Creative AudioPCT ES1371 ES1373 WDM Working 5 Select the Philips SPZ3000 webcam or the connected headset and click Set Default 6 Click OK to save your settings For Windows 7 1 On the PC notebook click Start gt Control panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Sound gt Manage audio device A WN Click the Recording tab in the displayed window Select the Philips SPZ3000 webcam or the connected headset and cl
11. dust e Never point the webcam lens at the sun Copyright Copyright 2009 by Philips Consumer Lifestyle B V All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without prior written permission from Philips Brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Disclaimer Philips makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Philips assumes no responsibility for any error that may appear in this document Philips makes no commitment to update nor to keep current the information contained in this document FCC compliance This 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 Note e 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 e These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfere
12. ick Set Default Ui 6 Click OK to save your settings Using my Philips SPZ3000 webcam makes my PC notebook run slow What should do 1 Close the software applications that do not necessarily need to run x e The maximum frame rate frames per second fps produced by the webcam and the maximum image resolution depend on the specifications of your PC notebook With the Full automatic control feature the webcam software will automatically adjust frame rate and resolution as good as possible for your resolution setting particular situation It might be possible that the specifications of your PC notebook do not meet the requirements for maximum frame rate and No image is available on the screen What should do Ensure that the webcam is connected properly 2 Check whether you are using the webcam in another application 3 Close the other application Tip e You cannot use the webcam in more than one application at the same time EN 17 9 Service and support Need help First of all read this user manual carefully The model number of your product is SPZ3000 When you need further support about registration setup usage features software upgrade specification and warranty etc of the product see www philips com support 1 At www philips com support click the Choose country language box to select your country language 2 Click the Search bo
13. ips SPZ3000 webcam works with Skype Windows Live Messenger Yahoo Messenger AOL Instant Messenger QQ and other instant messaging and VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol services After you install one of the above applications you can plug the webcam into the PC notebook and use it for video chatting After use you can fold the camera to store it EN 4 Philips CamSuite Philips CamSurte provides a quick access to a number of the most used features and settings To enjoy the special features and settings provided by Philips CamSuite install it before using it with Philips SPZ3000 webcam After you install Philips CamSurte you can double click the Philips CamSuite icon on the Windows toolbar to access the Philips CamSuite control panel e If Webcam Driver SPZ3000 is not installed the following control panel is displayed A Philips Cam Suite x ge En PHILIPS e If you also have Webcam Driver SPZ3000 installed on the PC notebook a different interface of the Philips CamSurte control panel is displayed and a different Properties window Is displayed after you click X PHILIPS 5 Philips CamSuite Capture Via Philips CamSuite Capture you have access to the following webcam features e Take photos e Record videos e Send photos or videos by email e Adjust settings for photo video mute and multimedia folders e Know the software version of Philips CamSuite
14. lery 1 Selecta photo and then click amp to open the photo folder In the video gallery Select a video and then click to open the video folder Photo Video menu To display the photo video menu via right click on the mouse 1 Inthe photo video gallery select a photo video 2 Right click the mouse Ls The photo video menu is displayed 3 Select an option to continue Options on the photo menu Gallery g fe 1 out of 1 selected E x View EMail Delete e View To view the selected photo s e Email To send the selected photo s via email e Delete To delete the selected photo s Options on the video menu e To cancel the deletion click No in the pop up window a Gallery g E 1 out of 1 selected Play EMail Delete View on YouTube e Play To play the selected video s e Email To send the selected video s via email e Delete To delete the selected video s Send photo s video s via email 1 Inthe photo video gallery select photo s video s that you want to send via email 2 Click L gt An email message is displayed with the selected photo s video s attached 3 Send the email Delete photo s video s from the gallery 1 Inthe photo video gallery select photo s video s that you want to delete 2 Click beside 3 Inthe pop up window click Yes LM Philips Cam Suite Are you sure you want to delete the selected
15. nce 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 e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Any unauthorized modification to this equipment could result in the revocation of the authorization to operate the equipment Compliance with Electro Magnetic Field EMF Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V manufactures and sells many products targeted at consumers which like any electronic apparatus In general have the ability to emit and receive electromagnetic signals One of Philips leading Business Principles is to take all necessary health and safety measures for our products to comply with all applicable legal requirements and to stay well within the EMF s
16. photos Te Ls The selected photo s video s are deleted from the gallery EN 9 6 Features provided by Webcam Driver SPZ3000 If both Webam Driver SPZ3000 and Philips CamSuite are installed on the PC notebook Philips CamSurte provides a quick access to the following features provided by Webcam Driver SPZ3000 C Digital zoom 0 Face tracki ng PHILIPS Image settings e Digital zoom e Face tracking gt l Noise reduction PHILIPS Audio settings Noise reduction amp D CamSuite Control x Hage Select webcam Philips SPZ3000 Webcam ha Webcam settings PHILIPS Webcam settings e Select an available Philips webcam e Adjust properties 1 Click one of the buttons on the Philips CamSurte control panel to access a settings panel 2 In each settings panel check the boxes to activate the features e To disable a feature clear the box Tip e For details of the features see the Properties section Properties 1 Inthe Philips CamSurte control panel click amp 2 Click the Webcam settings button L The Properties window is displayed 3 Inthe Properties window click one of the following four tabs to go on with settings adjustment e General e Video e Audio e Features General tab Properties General Video Audio Features Flickerless image A Region
17. rt that Philips offers register your product at www philips com welcome e At www philips com welcome select your language and choose Register my product Then follow the on screen instructions for registration Please read the following instructions carefully and retain them for future reference Welcome The Philips SPZ3000 webcam you have just purchased is manufactured to the highest standards and will give you years of trouble free use Brilliant images and amazing sound quality that s what you get with the SPZ3000 webcam After installation the new webcam can be used for all sorts of applications such as e Video Use the Philips SPZ3000 webcam for video chatting and video calling The webcam works with Skype Windows Live Messenger Yahoo Messenger AOL Instant Messenger QQ and other instant messaging and VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol services e Video sharing Create your own video clips and share them with friends and family via email etc e Snapshot images With Philips applications installed use the snapshot button to easily take photos and share your photos via Facebook Flickr MySpace and etc The following sections in this manual give a step by step description on how to use the Philips SPZ3000 webcam What s in the box Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPZ3000 webcam box e Philips SPZ3000 webcam e Quick start guide SPZXXXX Register
18. tandards applicable at the time of producing the products Philips is committed to develop produce and market products that cause no adverse health effects Philips confirms that if tts products are handled properly for their intended use they are safe to use according to scientific evidence available today Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards enabling Philips to anticipate further developments in standardisation for early integration in its products Recycling Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused When you see the crossed out wheel bin symbol attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002 96 EC R Never dispose of your product with other household waste Please inform yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products The correct EN 19 disposal of your old product helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health All redundant packing material has been omitted We have done our utmost to make the packaging easily separable into mono materials Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packing materials Warning e Plastic bags can be dangerous To avoid danger of suffocation keep this bag away from babies and small children
19. urte Se and manuals e Adobe reader to read PDF files Lens F number F2 6 Lens angle of 50 degrees e Recommended system requirements view e 24 GHz dual core or equivalent Minimum lt 5 lux e 1 GB RAM 32Bit 2GB RAM subject 64Bit for Windows XP Vista and illumination Windows Video format YUY2 RGB24 and 1420 ke en With Webcam Driver e Microsoft Net Framework 2 0 SPZ3000 installed e Broadband Internet connection a A PDF fil Microphone Built in microphone with dobe reader to read les audio enhancement Recommended system requirements for an Windows Windows 7 compliant Apple Mac OS e Mac OS X v10 4 Tiger 10 5 USB interface USB 2 0 High speed Leopard USB video UVC compliant e 200 MB of available hard disk space class e USB port 2 0 USB cable 15m length Power Supplied via USB cable ov DG OIA e This webcam works with Mac OS X as plug and chat device e The software for video and sound enhancement is only compatible with Windows XP and later versions EN 15 8 Frequently asked questions FAQ How can adjust image quality The default settings of the Philips webcam usually offer the best possible image quality If you have Philips CamSurte or Webcam Driver SPZ3000 installed on the PC notebook you can also adjust image quality via the settings provided by Philips CamSuite or Webcam Driver SPZ3000 The microphone of my Philips SPZ3000 webcam or headset
20. vel enConoeleee Aco On the Features tab you can now adjust the following settings Face tracking If you activate the Face tracking option the webcam will track your face This gives you more convenience during video chatting because you stay in the centre of the image even If you move during video chatting Digital Zoom With this function you can get a closer view of an object Use the slider to dynamically zoom in and OUt Tip e Digital zoom magnifies the pixels but not the actual image It degrades image quality 7 Tech n ical System requirements for a Microsoft Windows based PC ifi M e Minimum system requirements specifications e 1 6 GHz or equivalent e 512 MB RAM for Windows XP e 1 GB RAM 32Bit for Windows sensor VGA 640 x 480 pixels Wists and Windows 7 SSMU SSS S o OS Windows XP SP2 Vista and Video capture 1 2 MP Software enhanced Windows 7 resolution with Philips CamSurte e 200 MB of available hard disk space Max installed e One free USB2 0 port Photo 1 2 MP Software enhanced Soundcard and speakers OS resolution with Philips CamSuite compatible Max installed 16 bits Color display 800x600 5 0 MP Software enhanced with DirectX 3D support with Philips CamSuite and DirectX 9 0c or higher Webcam Driver SPZ3000 e Microsoft Net Framework 2 0 installed e Broadband Internet connection to Frames per 30 fps Max download drivers Philips CamS
21. x enter SPZ3000 and click the Search button Click SPZ3000 under the search results Click Support L gt Under Product support you will find information about Overview Latest updates Manuals and documentation Frequently asked questions Product information Product registration and etc UW L gt Under Service information you will find information on warranty L gt Under Contact you will find telephone numbers of Philips Consumer Care helpdesk Information to the customer Safety precautions Observe the following guidelines to ensure that the webcam will operate safely and to prevent defects e Do not use your webcam in environments outside the following range temperature 0 C to 40 C relative humidity 45 85 Do not use or store your webcam in under 18 EN e direct sunlight exposure e very humid and dusty environment e near any kind of heat sources e If your webcam gets wet dry it with soft cloth as soon as possible e If the lens is dirty do NOT touch the lens with your fingers e Clean the outside of the webcam with a soft cloth e Do NOT use cleaning fluids based on alcohol methylated spirit ammonia etc e Do NOT attempt to disassemble or repair your webcam by yourself Do not open the webcam In the event of technical difficulties return it to your Philips retailer e Do NOT use your webcam in the water e Protect the webcam from oil vapour steam moisture and
22. your product and get support at www philips com welcome Quick Start Guide PHILIPS Functional overview e Supply power to the webcam when it is connected to the notebook or desktop PC 4 Snapshot button e With Philips applications installed take photos directly 2 Power LED e Lights up when the webcam Is In use G Focus ring e Adjust the focus of the image manually 4 Built in microphone e Capture voice and sound during video calling and recording Rotating joint e Change the viewing field of the webcam manually 6 Clamp with rubber rims e Mount the webcam on your flat panel PC monitor or notebook screen e Fold the clamp when the webcam is placed on a desk or large desktop monitor 7 USB connector e Connect the webcam to the USB port of the notebook or desktop PC EN 3 2 Get started Optional Install the webcam software and driver Note e To use special features provided by Philips CamSurte and Webcam Driver SPZ3000 visit www philips com support and download the applications from the website Philips CamSuite only works on PCs with the operating systems Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and higher Vista or Windows 7 After the software installation you can adjust Philips SPZ3000 webcam settings on respective property pages 1 At www philips com support click the Choose country language box to select your country language 2 Click the Search box enter
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