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Philips SPC1000NC 1.3 MP CMOS Webcam
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1. e Click the Capture tab to open the Capture menu gt The camera starts operating immediately gt The total amount of captured items is shown above the content panel top right e Click IMAGE to capture an image e Click WIDEO to start a video recording Click VIDEO again to stop recording e Click All Captures to display all captured items in the content panel e Click Images Videos or Folders to display your captured images video clips or folders containg captures in the content panel e Click 8 to maximize the lower part of the screen and display the camera preview e Click to maximize the upper part of the screen and display your captured images and video recordings e Move your cursor onto a button to see a brief explanation of the button function e If you need assistance select Application Help in the Help menu 20 Operating the WebCam Deleting captured items Select the items you wish to delete in the content panel or under Images Videos and Folders 2 Click gt The following dialogue screen appears 3 Click the OK button to delete the selected items Instant messaging and Internet calling video chatting video calling and VoIP The Philips SPC I OQONC WebCam works with all free instant messenging and VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol applications such as Sky
2. 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 WebCam settings 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 A 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 42 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 Black and white checkbox is used to switch from color images to black and white and back 45 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 SPCIOOONC and monitor
3. WW com Launch Launch e Click the Broadcast tab to open the Broadcast menu e Select the desired website by clicking the corresponding Launch button e Follow the on screen instructions for live broadcasting of your videos on the selected website 24 Technical specifications SENSON arpar EEEE 1 3MP CMOS Real video resolution Max ssessesssssssssssssssessessessesessessssessess 3MP Real still image resolution Max ssssssssssessessesssssssresessssessess 3MP Interpolated still image resolution Max sesesseseeeeeeeeesees 5 MP Frames Der Second eraan aE E 30 fps FUMOS onr A ney teeter cere ter 2 8 Lens view angle a snieec esteem veer ooeestceeps vee caceaneee eee 80 degrees Minimum subject illumination nc sessccessecsseeeecseesceeeseeees lt 5 lux Da Ond rei T E ET 1420 IYUV UM Te WN AEE A AE A E AATA eee UVC USB cable lengthening EE 1 5 m PTOI NOG saraaa Ea Digital built in OWN CN II EE ANE EN Supplied via USB cable Voltage requirements ssessessessssesssssssessesresesseesee 5V 0 5A 25 Important information 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 contai
4. as a mirror or to take pictures of mirrored images WebCam settings Audio settings General Video Audio Features Audio Format 44100 Hz 16 bits Stereo CD quality 7 i Microphone volume m Volume level wizard _ Press start to help you set up microphone volume L aR COSE Cancel Apply a7 Microphone volume Volume slider This slider provides manual control over the microphone Volume level wizard Helps you set up the microphone volume level e Test the microphone volume level by clicking the Start button WebCam settings Features settings General video Audio Features Face tracking On of Digital zoom a Level Change Vv Time Square NY background Take picture Browse Add logo E Smiley z iTOWSE OFORO HHH Cancel Apply Face tracking If you enable the face tracking option the WebCam will track your face This gives you more convenience while video chatting because you don t need to sit still during your video conversation Digital zoom Use the digital zoom option to get an object closer Digital zoom magnifies the pixels but not the actual image It degrades image quality Use the slider to set the desired zoom level WebCam settings Change background This option enables you to replace the actual real time background image by one from the WebCam background list or by one of your own p
5. 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 required items are selected by default 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 SPC I 000NC WebCam Driver and Philips VLounge Click the Next button gt The following software license agreement appears 6 Click on Yes to continue the installation gt The following screen appears 7 Click Next to continue gt The Reboot screen appears 8 Select Yes then click Finish to restart your PC laptop gt The V ideo Lounge desktop shortcut will be installed after installation gt Via VLounge you have access to all camera related software See Operating the WebCam 9 You can now connect your WebCam Connecting the WebCam to your PC Be sure to run the installation CD first before connecting the WebCam
6. Register your product and get support at SPC OOON C www philips com welcome User manual PHILIPS Your WebCam Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers register your product at www philips com welcome What s in the box Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPCIOOQONC box They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPCIOQOONC Philips SPCIOOONC Installation CD ROM WebCam including manual Legend of functions Snapshot button Enables you to take photos without using your mouse 2 Focus ring For manually adjusting the focus of the lens 3 Rotating foot For manually changing the vertical angle of the WebCam 4 Clamp with rubber rims camera foot For attaching the WebCam to your flat panel PC monitor or laptop screen The clamp can be folded when the WebCam Is placed on a desk or large desktop monitor 5 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 6 Digital microphone For adding voice and sound when video calling and video recording 7 Power LED Lights up blue when the WebCam Is in use 2 Your WebCam 3 What s in the box 4 Legend of functions 5 Contents 6 Welcome 7 Things you should know 8 Safety precautions Copyright In
7. The Movement indicator shows the amount of movement that is detected within the Webcam field of view e Click Start monitoring to start monitoring gt If movement is detected within the field of view of the WebCam recording starts automatically e Click Start monitoring again to stop monitoring e Click All logs to display all available logs in the content panel e Click By date to display the content of the various recording dates in the content panel e Click on a date to display the log s made on that date in the content panel e Click 8 to maximize the lower part of the screen and display the camera preview e Click to maximize the upper part of the screen and display your videologs e Move your cursor onto a button to see a brief explanation of the button function e If you need assistance select Application Help in the Help menu 22 Monitor settings Stop recording when Ry is below Notification Play an audio file p C lwindows Purr wav Sensitivity Monitor settings Stop recording gt S is below Notification Send to Play an audio file gt C windows Purr wav Browse A Are you sure you want to delete the selected item s Operating the WebCam Monitor settings Click to access the Monitor settings menu gt The following dialogue screen appears Enter the minimum memory capacity you wish to remain on
8. ation of the authorization to operate the equipment 26 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 System requirements e Microsoft Windows XP or Vista e Pentium Ill 800 Mhz or equivalent e 512MB 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 consequent
9. e 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 slider to set the desired gain level 6 Reset Press this button if you would like to reset the WebCam settings to the default factory settings 7 Restore Press this button if you would like to restore your personal preferred settings Save Press this button if you would like to save your personal 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
10. e mail Editing and special effects after recording the images you want with the Philips SPCIOOONC 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 SPCIOOQONC 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 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 Protect the WebCam from oil vapour steam moi
11. ial 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 27 Where to go for information and support Please visit our website www philips com for the latest product information 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
12. ictures Note When changing the background make sure that the actual background Is static There should be no movement within the WebCam field of view Not even the movement of a curtain there is sufficient light in the room The better the lighting conditions the better the performance of the Change background feature lighting conditions are not changed Even a slight change in the lighting conditions will negatively influence the image the colors of the cloths you wear are not the same as the background color the WebCam does not move even the slightest movement will negatively influence the image To change the background In the Features menu check the Change background box gt The last selected background is shown in the preview window gt When the option is enabled for the first time the first image from the WebCam background list is selected 2 Use to browse through the WebCam background list and select a background Or Use Browse to browse through your harddisk content and select one of your own pictures as background 3 Make sure the background is properly lit and that there is no movement within the WebCam field of view then click Take picture and step out of the WebCam field of view gt Three seconds are now counted down and a picture of the actual background is taken You will hear a shutter sound gt The actual background is now
13. ion dependent Please check your local mains output to find the correct Region setting WebCam settings Video settings p 4 General VION Axdio Features ull automatic control V Defaults N T Restore Aute Exposure On amp of e Shutter Speed Save Gain E 0 Auto White Balance On Off e O a Indoor Outdoor Fluorescense Red p Blue gt Brightness as AD e Contrast D zJ Gamma a 2 Saturation Black amp White On off e 13 f a Backlight compensation On C off Mirror onc off 45 48 3 Full automatic control on off This full automatic control mode provides a very easy way to get the best out of your Philips SPCIOOONC 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 WebCam settings 5 Auto Exposur
14. ned 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 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 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 revoc
15. nge All applications can be accessed via the Philips V ideo Lounge application VLounge is the central application for easy access to your Philips WebCam e Start VLounge through the Windows QuickLaunch menu in your taskbar via the program group SPC IOOONC WebCam by clicking the VLounge icon on the desktop gt The VLounge application will now be initiated and the VLounge selection screen appears Selecting your WebCam When more than one WebCam is installed and connected to your PC laptop you can select the WebCam you wish to operate PHILIPS VLounge CCJC mmmn 0 capture al ideo Device e Videos v Folders Philips SPC 900NC PC Camera Philips SPC 900NC PC Camera Philips SPCSOONC Webcam Audio Device Capture Audio Philips SPC 900NC PC Camera Au PC Camera is not connected D Open the Preferences menu 2 Select Video Device gt All WebCams connected are shown Select the WebCam you wish to operate 4 Click the OK button gt The VLounge selection screen for the selected WebCam appears Gd Operating the WebCam Capturing images making video recordings In the Capture menu you can capture images and make video recordings and transfer preview edit e mail print and organise your photos and video recordings r File Edit Preferences Links Help VLounge Capture 0 capture All Captures Images Videos w Folders
16. pe Windows Live Messenger Yahoo Messenger AOL Messenger and QQ Communicate Talk to your friends over the Internet with your Philips PC Camera Skype Windows Live Messenger QQ Messenger Wor with Es AY Windows Live Messenger ra Launch Launch Launch Yahoo Messenger AIM Messenger YAHOO MESSENGER R Install Install I Click the Communicate tab to open the Communicate menu gt The available applications are shown by their icons 2 Click the appropriate Install button to download and install an application 3 Follow the on screen instructions during downloading and installing 4 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 5 Click the appropriate Launch button to start an application e If you need assistance select Application Help in the Help menu 21 Operating the WebCam Motion detection In the Monitor menu you can set up the WebCam for motion detection and videolog recording PHILIPS VLounge Fie can Prone nhs ee capare communica fa uli LOGS v By date 05 11 03 06 11 03 09 11 03 START MONITORING I gt Movement Gap e Click the Monitor tab to open the Monitor menu gt The Monitor menu main screen appears gt The total amount of videologs is shown above the content panel top right gt
17. replaced by the selected background WebCam settings 27 Add logo If you enable this option a logo image will be placed in one of the corners of the Video stream By default the last used logo will be selected when the option is enabled When the option is enabled for the first time the Philips logo will be selected and shown in the upper right corner of the screen Select the desired corner for the logo to be placed in by checking the corresponding box in the Add logo screen Use W to browse through the WebCam logo list to select a logo Browse Browse through your harddisk content to select one of your own logos Logo size Use the slider to set the desired logo size 2 Video frames This option enables you to place an overlay frame over the current video stream By default the last used frame will be used when the option is enabled Use W to browse through the WebCam frame list to select a frame 3 Video effects This option enables you to add video effects to your video recordings and video calls For example you can display the video with canvas effect distortion effect embossing effect and many more By default the last used effect will be applied to the video when the option is enabled When the option is enabled for the first time the first effect from the video effects list will be selected Use W to browse through the WebCam video effects list to select an effect Operating the WebCam VLou
18. stallation 8 Installing the WebCam software 10 Connecting the WebCam to your PC laptop II WebCam settings Il General settings 2 Video settings I5 Audio settings l6 Features settings 19 Operating the WebCam 19 VLounge 19 Selecting your WebCam 20 Capturing images making video recordings 21 Instant messaging and Internet calling video chatting video calling and VolP 22 Motion detection 24 Broadcasting your videos over the Internet 25 Technical specifications 26 Important information 26 Disclaimer 26 FCC compliance 27 Environmental information 27 System requirements 27 Disclaimer of warranty 27 Limitations of damages Welcome The Philips SPCIOOONC 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 SPC IOOONC WebCam After installation the new WebCam can be used for all sorts of applications such as e Video use the Philips SPC OOONC WebCam for video chatting and video calling The WebCam works with Skype Windows Live Messenger Yahoo Messenger AOL Messenger QQ and other free instant messenging and VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol services e Video e mail 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
19. sture 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 Installation Installing the WebCam software The software supplied only works on PCs with the operating systems Microsoft Windows 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 I 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 My computer double click on the CD then double click on the Setup exe icon 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
20. to the PC laptop Turn on the PC laptop 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 Aim the webcam as required Use the clamp and the two rubber rims to attach the WebCam to your flat panel PC monitor or laptop screen Fold the clamp to place the WebCam on a desk or large desktop monitor WebCam settings The Philips SPCIOOONC video properties can be changed from within an application by clicking the VProperty icon J in the Windows taskbar bottom right of your screen by selecting PC Camera Settings under Preferences in the VLounge selection screen by clicking the 3s icon in the VLounge selection screen General settings General video Audio Features Flickerless image Region 1 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 If this option is used under normal lighting conditions the video image may be overexposed 2 Region If you are using the Philips SPCIQOONC in Europe select 50 Hz and if you are using the Philips SPC QOONC 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 reg
21. your harddisk during recording gt Recording stops automatically when harddisk space comes below the set amount of Mbs Check the Notification box if you wish a notification to be send to an e mail address when movement is detected Enter the e mail address you wish the notification to be sent to Use the Browse button to select an audio file if you wish an audio file to start playing as soon as movement is detected Use the sensitivity slider to set the desired sensitivity level for the WebCam detector The sensitivity level determines the minimum amount of movement that will cause the WebCam to start recording The higher the sensitivity level the sooner recording starts Click the OK button to store your settings and close the dialogue box or click or the Cancel button to close the dialogue box without saving any settings Deleting videologs 2 Select the logs you wish to delete in the content panel or under By date Click 0 gt The following dialogue screen appears Click the OK button to delete the selected videologs 23 Operating the WebCam Broadcasting your videos over the Internet In the Broadcast menu you can select a website where you can broadcast your videos live PHILIPS VLounge CJC File Edit Preferences Links Help Capture ETA eA Broadcast video live over the Internet with your Philips PC Camera waw camcentral com www
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