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Page 1: Usb Pc Camera
PCA646VC USB PC Camera Installation manual... - Page 2 Internet clips etc. • Video editing and special effects: After recording the video images you want with the Philips USB PC Camera, the images can be easily edited using other programs or devices which support the AVI file format.
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Page 3: Contents Of The Box
Philips USB PC Camera PCA646VC; • clover-leaf shaped base to support the camera; • the CD-ROM containing the Philips installation software, application software package and electronic software manual; • this installation manual. 2.2 Your first video recording in five easy steps... -
Page 4: Camera And Software Installation
Camera and software installation 3.1 Installing the software for the Philips camera The Philips USB PC Camera works with any application that uses the Video for Windows format (AVI format).As an example of a powerful video software package, we have included the fully functional ‘Videogram Creator’... - Page 5 The “Videogram Creator” software The Philips USB PC Camera PCA646VC can be used with many video software applications, for instance the ‘Videogram Creator’ software on the CD-ROM.This application allows you to compress captured video files, embed the Videogram Player inside the file, and play it back on any Windows 3.1x / 95 / 98 or Windows NT system as an .EXE file...
- Page 6 After starting the ‘Videogram Creator’ software, you will see the ‘live’ camera image. Move the camera about, adjust the lighting and turn the red lens ring to focus.You will immediately see the effect of this on your screen.Adjust the sound and image settings by clicking on ‘Edit’ in the menu bar and selecting the ‘Video Settings’...
- Page 7 What is MAPI and do I need a MAPI compliant e-mail system? MAPI stands for Messaging Application Programming Interface.This interface allows different applications to interact using e-mail messaging. Microsoft Exchange, Eudora Pro, Pronto 97, and Z-mail Pro are all examples of MAPI Compliant e-mail systems. Netscape, Internet Explorer, Emissary and America Online (AOL) are all examples of non- MAPI-compliant e-mail systems.
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Page 8: Camera Properties
5.2 Camera properties The Philips USB PC Camera is very user-friendly and can be used intuitively.The video options can be adjusted in the ‘Camera Property Pages’.Access to this property page is dependent on the application software. - Page 9 However, in other applications you may have to open the ‘Preferences’ menu or the ‘Video Options’ menu. Access the camera property page (its location in the menus differs per application) and you will see three tabs with user changeable settings. Most applications can show a ‘live’...
- Page 10 To obtain a perfect colour reproduction, act as follows: Choose auto mode; Hold a piece of white paper in front of the camera; After a few seconds, switch from auto to freeze mode. Now the colour setting remains constant.When light conditions change it is recommended that you put the white balance mode on auto again.
- Page 11 5.2.1.2 Image Controls The second tab is marked ‘Image Controls’. It is divided into the subsections Framerate, Image Controls, and Defaults. Framerate The framerate setting determines the number of pictures per second in the video stream. The set of framerates from which the user may choose depends on the currently selected video format and available bandwidth on the USB bus (the number of devices connected to your USB port and the amount of data they transport).The buttons for invalid framerates will...
- Page 12 Defaults If you like a particular setting for one application or light condition, and another setting for a different one, you can use the Restore and Save buttons to save and restore these preferred settings. Should you wish to restore all standard settings, click on the Restore button under Factory Defaults.
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Page 13: Twain Applications
TWAIN applications The Philips PCA646VC USB PC Camera is TWAIN compatible (like most scanners are), so you can use the camera as an input device for application software that uses TWAIN as a data source. (e.g. photo editing software). 6.1 Capturing images... - Page 14 • Leave “Incremental File Save” unchecked if you want to overwrite the previous image when capturing a new one. If you check this box, the picture data is saved under the selected filename but extended with one or more digits.This digit is incremented for each new image so that the previous images will not be overwritten.
- Page 15 When the mode setting is in freeze mode, the automatic white balance control is switched off.The actual colour setting remains stable and is not influenced by the internal controls of the camera. Put the white balance in freeze mode when you have a colourful scene and stable lighting conditions.
- Page 16 The Flickerless option must only be used under flickering 50 Hz light conditions (like fluorescent or neon lamps) to prevent flickering or strangely coloured video images. If this option is used under normal lighting conditions the video image will tend to be overexposed. 6.2.3 Image Controls The third tab is marked ‘Image Controls’.
- Page 17 ‘Select a Source’,‘Digital Image Format’, and ‘Framerate’. Select a Source Usually this setting has only one option when the Philips PC Camera is the only video source connected to your computer. However, if more than one video source is connected to your system, then this is where you switch between them.
- Page 18 Framerate The framerate setting determines the number of pictures per second in the video stream. The set of framerates from which the user may choose depends on the currently selected video image format and the available bandwidth on the USB bus (the number of devices connected to your USB port and the amount of data they transport).The buttons for invalid framerates will be automatically greyed out and cannot be selected.
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Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)
VDOPhone. Visit the Philips web-site for the latest information on available application software packages for the USB PC Camera, and for information on how to obtain these software packages. - Page 20 Philips USB PC Camera to avoid problems. Video works, but no audio is recorded: My application doesn’t produce any audio.
- Page 21 No audio (USB timer outside specification). If you cannot hear any audio, and have tried every troubleshooting tip in the user guide and the on-line help to no avail, the USB hardware in your computer may be the cause of the problem. In most cases it will be the USB timer clock that is not stable enough for streaming audio applications.
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Page 22: About Usb
RAM, video card), the better the results. About the camera installation • Always use the Philips driver CD-ROM to install the proper camera drivers as described below. Do not connect the camera to a USB port before installing the Philips drivers. Should you do this,Windows98 will install its own drivers that might be less compatible with the camera than the Philips drivers.You must have Windows98 running and have... - Page 23 (and can therefore no longer be used by any application on your computer until you reconnect the USB camera). WEB SITE If you have any other questions or problems, please visit our web site www.pcstuff.philips.com for new or updated information.
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Page 24: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Optical Sensor Pixels Illumination Integrated lens Resolutions/Performance Output resolution SSIF QCIF QSIF SQCIF QQCIF SQSIF Camera adjustment parametres Framerate/format, contrast, brightness, backlight compensation, colour on/off, variable gamma, white-balance, exposure control Interfacing Cable Minimum system requirements Processor CD-ROM drive USB interface USB speakers or audio card with speakers Software... -
Page 25: Regulations,Warnings & Maintenance
Regulations,Warnings & Maintenance 9.1 FCC compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 26 Keep the camera free from oil, vapour, steam, moisture, and dust. • Keep the camera away from a heater, lighting equipment, and direct sunlight. • Never direct the lens of your camera toward the sun. Subject to changes without notice. © Philips Consumer Electronics BV 1999...