Philips SIC4700 User manual

PC camera

User's Manual

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1. Focus Ring- ManualFocus

2. USBCable

3. SwivelMountingClamp

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PC Camera Installation CD User's Manual

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IMPORTANT:

To avoid installation problems, please install the PC camera software before

connecting the PC camera to your PC or running the Installation CD.

2. Insert the CD-Rom into your CD-Rom drive.

To start the software installation, go to the [Start] menu on the Windows desktop, click

[Start]-'7 [Run]-'7[Browse], select and open the CD-Rom drive, then double click the

[setup.exe] file to initiate the installation. The Philips PC Camera Setup wizard will

appear, then click Next:I.{diI'

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3. Follow the instructions on the screen and click Next to continue:

4. The screen below will appear if installation is successful. Click Finish to close the

setup wizard.

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1. After the software installation is complete, you can connect the PC camera to your

computer. The computer will detect the camera device named [ICatch (VI)PC

camera] and a New Hardware Found Message will appear.

2Ihe Philips PC Camera software will be located on the [Start] menu ~ [Programs]~

[Philips PC camera].

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2. The PC camera is now ready to use for net meeting Ivideo conferencing.

If the net m.eetingprograms are not included in your Explorer@,download "NetMeeting"

from http://ww.microsoft.com or "Yahoo@Messenger" from

http://messenaer.vahoo.com or MSN Messenger http://messenaer.msn.com

Remark: Windows Messenger, YAHOOI Messenger, MSN Messenger, Microsoft

NetMeeting are trademarks belonging to their respective owners.

3. Connect your PC camera and start the net meeting programs. You can see your friends

and families if they are on the same net meeting program and have the web camera set

up.

Remark: Please check your PC to determine possible availability of amicrophone jack. If

thejack is not available, then ausa microphone is also an option. If usa ports are all in use

then ahub willallowexpansionofavailableusa ports.

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RECORDING VIDEO ICAPTURING IMAGE

The installed software allows recording video or capturing image when the PC camera is

connected to the computer.

Go to [Start] menu -7 [Programs]-7 [Philips PC camera]-7 open [AMCAP]

A live image will display on the AMCAP screen.

If no live video appears, check below conditions:

'Check if the device [ICatch (VI)PC Camera] is selected as below:

'Make sure the [Preview] option is selected.

4. Remember to click the correct frequency (50 Hz or 60Hz). Flickering occurs if wrong

frequency is applied. To adjust the frequency, go to "Option" from "AMCAP". Click

Video capture filter and choose "50Hz" or "60Hz" under Auto Exposure.

Remark: 60Hz is recommended to use in North America.

5. To set frame rate, goto [Capture] and click[Set frame rate].

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1. Please set up the directory to which the file wiil be saved.

Go to [File] ~ seiect [Set Capture File]. Then select a directory and name a new fiie

save the video. Click [Open] to save the link.

2. You can set the maximum recording file size by selecting [Allocate File Size] under It

[File] menu.

3. To set the recording time of the video, go to [Capture] ~ [Set Time Limit].

4. Go to [Capture] menu and select [Start Capture] ~ click [OK]. It will then start the

video capturing.

5. Press [Esc] on the computer keyboard whenever you want to stop, or go to [Capture]

menu and select [Stop Capture].

6. Go back to the directory you set and double-click the saved video file to launch the

media player for viewing video.

7. You can email the captured video to your friends I family by selecting the file you want tl

send, then right click your mouse, select [send to] -7 go to [Mail Recipient]. It will

launch your email application and attached your selected file to your email accordingly.

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To capture an image from Live video, go to [Capture] -7 [Snap one image] -7 [Save].

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1. If your laptop has a built in microphone. or if you had installed a microphone on your

home PC, you are able to capture the audio while recording the video. The voice will be

attached in the same Captured video file.

Go to [Capture] menu ~ select [Capture Audio]. Then click [Start Capture] to start

recording video. You can then record your voice at the same time.

Remark: Please check your PC to determine possible availability of a microphone jack. If

thejack is not available, then ausa microphone is also an option. If usa ports are all in use,

then ahub will allow expansion of available usa ports.

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Troubleshooting:

1. The camera does not work:

'Make sure you have connected the camera correctly into an available USB port or hub.

2. "No capture device found" message appears:

'Make sure the camera is connected properly to the computer.

'Select [My Computer] ~ right click your mouse~ select [Properties] ~ [Device] ~

[Device Manager] ~ [Image Device]. Check to see if the PC camera device name

[ICatch (VI) PC camera] is listed. If not, try reconnecting the camera to the computer.

~If there is a [1] appears on the name [ICatch (VI) PC camera], it means the USB

device is not installed properly. Select the [ICatch (VI) PC camera] device and remove

it. Unplug the camera and uninstall the camera driver by selecting the [Philips PC

camera] on the Programs menu, then choose [Uninstall] in the sub-menu.

3. "Camera not connected" message appears:

'Try removing the driver and reinstalling the software.

The following hints will help you achieve the best results with your camera:

Camera Placement:

0Position the camera so that the subject is at the centre.

0Place the camera on a steady surface lighting.

0Use sufficient lighting.

0Place the light source behind the camera and facing the subject.

0Maintain a consistent lighting environment. Do not mix fluorescent and other light types.

0Do not aim the camera directly at the light source.

0Focus for a sharper image.

Camera Maintenance:

Maintaining your camera will ensure longer life and will minimize the chances of causing

damage to your camera and computer.

0Keep the camera away from moisture and extreme temperature.

0Clean the outside of the camera with a clean, dry cloth.

0Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on camera or on any of its parts

0Never disassemble or touch the inside of the camera.

To Clean Your Camera Lens:

0Blow gently on the lens to remove any dust and/ or dirt.

0Moisten the lens by breathing lightly on it.

0Wipe the iens gently with a soft lint-free cloth

0Do not use a cleaning solution unless it is designed specifically for camera lenses.

0Do not wipe camera lens with chemically treated eyeglass lens tissues. This may scratch

lens.

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