Philips Webcam SPC225NC
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1. 9 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 Fluorescence conditions or use the Red and Blue sliders if you would like to set the WebCam according to your personal 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 WebCam settings fn 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 4 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 the slider to find your preferred setting 43 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 and white The B2. Video capture create your own video presentations video mail product demonstrations training videos Internet clips etc e Snapshot images use images in presentations create postcards or send them via e mail Editing and special effects after recording the images you want with the Philips SPC220NC SPC225NC WebCam the images can be easily edited using image or video editing programs The following sections in this manual give a step by step description of the installation process and explain how to use the Philips SPC220NC SPC225NC WebCam Things you should know Please read the following instructions carefully and retain them for future reference It may be helpful to have the instructions for use for the PC at hand for reference 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 e Do not use or store your WebCam in under direct sunlight exposure very humid and dusty environment near any kind of heat sources If your WebCam gets wet dry it with soft cloth as soon as possible 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 disas
3. 1 5 m Microphone External microphone supplied SPC220NC In ear headset supplied SPC225NC PO WOM erecta eee eee supplied via USB cable Voltage requirements 5V 0 5A Important information f 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 I this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note 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 d
4. 225NC only Grey headphone plug for connecting to the headphone socket of the pc sound card White microphone plug fH for connecting to the microphone or green socket of the pc sound card 12 Shirt clip For attaching the audio cable to your shirt 18 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 What s in the box Legend of functions Contents Welcome Things you should know Safety precautions Copyright Installation Installing the WebCam software Connecting the WebCam to your PC laptop WebCam settings General settings Picture settings Operating the WebCam WebCam Video Viewer Instant messaging video chatting video calling and VolP Technical specifications Important information Disclaimer FCC compliance Environmental information System requirements Disclaimer of warranty Limitations of damages Welcome The Philips SPC220NC SPC225NC WebCam you have just purchased is manufactured to the highest standards and will give you years of trouble free use Brilliant images and blazing colors that s what you get with the SPC220NC SPC225NC WebCam After installation the new WebCam can be used for all sorts of applications such as e Video use the Philips SPC220NC SPC225NC WebCam for video chatting and video calling The WebCam works with Skype Windows Live Messenger Yahoo Messenger AOL Messenger QQ and other free instant messaging and VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol services e Video e mail
5. SPC220NC SPC225NC User manual ol PHILIPS D PHILIPS What s in the box Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPC220NC SPC225NC box They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC220NC SPC225NC Philips SPC220NC Installation CD ROM Microphone SPC225NC including manual SPC220NC only WebCam Headset with earbhones in cord microphone foam pads and shirt clip SPC225NC only EN Legend of functions 2 PHILIPs Focus ring For adjusting the focus of the image manually 2 Clamp with rubber rims For attaching the WebCam to your PC monitor or laptop screen 3 USB connector For connecting the WebCam to the USB port of the laptop or desktop PC The WebCam will derive its power from the laptop or desktop PC when a USB connection is made 4 Rotating foot For manually changing the vertical angle of the WebCam 5 Snapshot button Enables you to take photos without using your mouse 6 Power LED Lights up red when the WebCam is in use 7 External microphone SPC220NC only For adding voice and sound when video chatting and video recording Headset SPC225NC only with 8 Earphones For listening to your meeting partner during video calling 9 Foam pads Supply comfort for your ears when video chatting 10 In cord microphone For talking to your meeting partner during video calling II Audio cable SPC
6. box if you wish to capture your voice as well during video recording Making a video recording I Select Record 2 Select a folder to store the recording in gt Recording starts immediately gt Elapsed playing time file size and free disk space are shown e Select Stop to stop recording e Select Playback to play the recording Instant messaging and Internet calling video chatting video calling and VoIP The Philips SPC220NC SPC225NC WebCam works with all free instant messaging and VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol applications such as Skype Windows Live Messenger Yahoo Messenger AOL Messenger and QQ e Download and install the desired applications via their websites e Follow the on screen instructions during downloading and installing e After installing an application make the required WebCam settings within the application in order to be able to properly use the WebCam via the application Technical specifications BUNS dd oo CIF CMOS Real video resolution Max cesesscececeescecseeeseeseeeeeeees 320 x 240 Real still image resolution Max sseseceeeseceeeeeeeeees 320 x 240 Interpolated still image resolution Max eee 640 x 480 Frames Pen cee eee 30 fps OR a E E 22 Lens view angle a a ae 54 degrees Minimum subject illumination lt 10 lux A OA eating ees 1420 IYUV CSA CINE eee enn ere ener te ne rere teaser USB I 1 USB cable leng thorens siTe
7. ize 320 x 240 7 Compression 1 Frame Interval Sie P Frame Interval BB E Quality cma e Frame Rate the number of frames displayed per second The higher the frame rate the better the video quality Color Space RGB 24 Compression 1420 Compression 1420 reduces the quantity of data used to show video content without excessively reducing the picture quality Compressed video files are easier to store and transmit than non compressed video files Select this option for Internet applications Operating the WebCam EN Webcam Video Viewer PHILIPS Color space is a representation of the amount of color gradations the WebCam is able to capture expressed in bits per pixel individual point of color RGB24 also known as Truecolor refers to 8 bit per color component Red Green Blue resulting in 24 bits per pixel This mode makes it possible to represent 256 gradations of each color component Select this option for non Internet applications Output size resolution Resolution is the number of pixels individual points of color on both horizontal and vertical axis of a monitor The sharpness of the displayed image depends on the resolution and the size of the monitor The higher the output size the higher the resolution and sharpness of the displayed image e Select Advance to access the WebCam settings See WebCam settings e Check the Capture Audio
8. lack and white checkbox is used to switch from color images to black and white and back 5 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 Clicking the Mirror Image checkbox flips the image horizontally You can use this feature when you want to use the Philips SPC220NC SPC225NC and monitor as a mirror or to take pictures of mirrored images Operating the WebCam WebCam Video Viewer All WebCam applications can be accessed via the WebCam Video Viewer The WebCam Video Viewer is the central application for easy access to your Philips WebCam and all Image and video applications installed during setup e Start the WebCam Video Viewer through the Windows QuickLaunch menu in your taskbar via the program group SPC220NC WebCam or by clicking the the WebCam Video Viewer icon fi on the desktop gt The WebCam Video Viewer will now be initiated and the WebCam Video Viewer selection screen appears Webcam Yideo Yiewer x PHILIPS Video Device i atone roma e Select Format if you wish to adjust the video format gt The Properties screen appears Properties x Video Format Video Standard None Frame Rate fi 5 000 E Flip Horizontal 1 Color Space Compression fiaz0 7 Output S
9. oes 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 e 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 20 Important information Environmental information Disposal of your old product Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002 96 EC Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health WARNING Plastic bags can be dangerous Io avoid danger of suffocation keep this bag away from babies and small children S
10. ones for more listening comfort e If desired click the audio cable into the shirt clip and attach the clip to your shirt WebCam settings The Philips SPC220NC SPC225NC video properties can be changed from within an application by clicking the WebCam Video Viewer icon fi in the Windows taskbar bottom right of your screen or by selecting Advance in the WebCam Video Viewer See Operating the WebCam Most applications can show a live preview video image on your monitor Always use this option to see the effect of changed settings on your screen General settings QG Flickerless The Flickerless option should only be used under flickering light conditions e g fluorescent or neon lamps to prevent flickering or strangely colored video images If this option is used under normal lighting conditions the video image may be overexposed 2 Region If you are using the Philips SPC22O0NC SPC225NC in Europe select 50 Hz and if you are using the Philips SPC220NC SPC225NC in North America select 60 Hz For Asia this setting is dependent on the local mains output E g for China select 50 Hz and for Taiwan select 60 Hz For Japan the setting Is region dependent Please check your local mains output to find the correct Region setting WebCam settings Picture settings O00006 3 Full automatic control on off This full automatic control mode provides a very easy wa
11. oot screen appears 8 Select Yes to restart your PC laptop then click Finish gt The WebCam Video Viewer desktop shortcut fm will be installed after installation gt Via the WebCam Video Viewer you have access to all camera related software See Operating the WebCam 9 You can now connect your WebCam EN Installation Connecting the WebCam to your PC laptop General 1 Be sure to run the installation CD first before connecting the WebCam to the PC laptop 2 Turn on the PC laptop 3 Connect the USB connector of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC laptop gt The WebCam will now derive its power from the PC laptop 4 Aim the webcam as required 5 Push the USB cable into the cable management slot 6 Use the clamp and the two rubber rims to attach the WebCam to your PC monitor or laptop screen SPC220NC WebCam 7 Peel off the protective foil on the rear of the microphone SPC220NC only and attach the microphone to the PC monitor or laptop screen 8 Connect the microphone plug to the microphone or green socket of the sound card Installation EN SPC225NC WebCam 7 Connect the headset audio cable SPC225NC only to the sound card of your PC laptop e Connect the grey headphone plug f to the headphone socket of the PC sound card e Connect the white microphone plug to the microphone or green socket of the sound card e If desired attach the foam pads to the earph
12. semble 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 Protect the WebCam from oil vapour steam moisture and dust e Never point the WebCam lens at the sun Copyright Copyright 2003 by Philips Consumer Electronics 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 EN Installation Installing the WebCam software The software supplied only works on PCs with the operating systems Microsoft Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP and Vista Notes Unplug all your USB devices except USB keyboard and USB mouse before you start Do not plug in your WebCam yet Run the Installation CD ROM first Have your Windows CD ROM at hand Place the installation CD ROM in your PC s laptop s CD ROM DVD drive gt After a couple of seconds the Language selection screen appears Note If the Language selection screen does not appear automatically open the Microsoft Windows Explorer and double click on the Set
13. up exe icon in the CD ROM directory 2 Select your language gt Installation continues automatically gt The Welcome screen appears 3 Click Next to continue gt The Manual screen appears 4 Select the first option if you wish to read the user manual before continuing installation You can print out the manual so you will have it at hand during the rest of the installation process After you read or printed the user manual continue installation by selecting the second option Installation Or Select the second option if you wish to continue installation Click Next to continue gt The Installation screen appears The items that can be installed are shown on the left side of the screen An explanation of each item is given on the right side All items are already selected for installation 5 Click the Next button if you wish to install all items Or If there are certain items you do not wish to install check the boxes before these items Select at least SPC220NC WebCam Driver and WebCam Video Viewer for SPC220NC WebCam as well as for SPC225NC WebCam software is the same for both WebCams Click the Next button gt The following software license agreement appears 6 Click on Yes to continue the installation gt The following screen appears when the installation was successful 7 Select the user manual Or Click Next to continue gt The Reb
14. y to get the best out of your Philips SPC220NC SPC225NC 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 on is the preferred setting for normal use Techniques active within full automatic control mode are Automatic exposure control and automatic white balance control to provide the best video source signal possible Automatic frame rate selection for improved WebCam sensitivity in low light conditions 4 Frame rate You can use the scroll open menu to set the frame rate of the video you wish to capture E g 30 fps means that the WebCam will capture video at 30 frames per second EN WebCam settings 5 Auto Exposure amp Exposure slider 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 You can use the exposure slider if you would like to set the WebCam according to your personal preferences 6 Reset Press this button if you would like to reset the WebCam settings to the default factory settings 7 Save Press this button if you would like to save your personal preferred settings Restore Press this button if you would like to restore your personal preferred settings
15. ystem requirements e Microsoft Windows 98SE 2000 ME XP or Vista e Pentium Ill 500 Mhz or equivalent e 28MB RAM and 100 MB free hard disk space e One free USB port and CD ROM or DVD drive Disclaimer of warranty The software on the CD ROM supplied is sold as is and without warranties whether expressed or implied Because of the various software and hardware environments into which this program may be put no warranty of fitness for a particular purpose Is offered 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 Where to go for information and support Please visit our website www philips com for the latest product information Go to www philips com support for the latest version of drivers and for troubleshooting tips Specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V or their respective owners 2005 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V All rights reserved www philips com CE PHILIPS
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