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SPC710NC/SPC715NC
User manual
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Need help? Online help: http://www.philips.com/support For interactive help, downloads and frequently asked questions. 2
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What’s in the box? EN Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPC710NC/SPC715NC box.They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC710NC/SPC715NC. SPC 710 NC Installation CD v.1.00 9082 100 03367 Philips SPC710NC/ Installation CD-ROM Quick Installation SPC715NC including manual Guide WebCam Headset with headphone and microphone (SPC715NC only) 3
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EN Legend of functions 9 8 1 7 2 0 3 6 ! 5 4 1 Viewing angle For manually changing the vertical angle of the WebCam. 2 Quicklaunch button For quick and easy start-up of the VLounge Premium software. 3 Rotating lens For adjusting the focus of the image manually. 4 Clamp with rubber rim For attaching the WebCam to your monitor. 5 USB connector For connecting the WebCam to the USB port of the PC. The WebCam will derive its power from the PC when a USB connection is made. 6 Snapshot button For takin
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Contents EN 2 Need help? 3 What’s in the box? 4 Legend of functions 5 Contents 6 Welcome 7 Things you should know 7 Safety precautions 7 Copyright 8 Installation 8 Installing the WebCam software 10 Connecting the WebCam to your PC/laptop 11 WebCam settings 11 General controls 12 Picture controls 15 Audio controls 16 Using the applications 16 VLounge Premium 17 Skype 17 MSN Messenger 18 Yahoo! Messenger 18 AOL Instant Messenger ® 19 Making snapshots using Windows XP 19 Technical specifications 20
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EN Welcome The Philips SPC710NC/SPC715NC 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 SPC710NC/SPC715NC WebCam. Forget about installing interface cards and separate power supplies, because you don't need them any more. Power is supplied direct to the WebCam through the USB cable and the WebCam returns audio and video straight to your PC! After installation, th
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Things you should know EN 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. • 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: – direct
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EN Installation Installing the WebCam software The software supplied only works on PCs with the operating ® ® systems Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP. 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. 1 Place the installation CD-ROM in your PC’s / laptop’s CD-ROM / DVD drive. > After a couple of seconds the ‘Language selection’ screen appears
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Installation EN > The following screen, including a progress bar, appears. > The following screen appears when the installation was successful. 5 Click on 'Finish'. 6 Restart your PC / laptop when you have finished installing the software. > The V(ideo)-Lounge Premium desktop shortcut will be installed after installation. > Via VLounge Premium you have access to all WebCam-related software. See ‘Using the applications’. 7 You can now connect your WebCam. 9
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MICROPHONE MICROPHONE n n EN Installation Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop 4 4 4 5 5 3 3 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. > The WebCam will now derive its power from the PC / laptop. 4 Use the clamp and the two rubber rims to attach the WebCam to your PC monitor or laptop screen or fold out the clamp and place the WebCam
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WebCam settings EN The Philips SPC710NC/SPC715NC video property can be changed from within an application, or independently by clicking the VProperty icon which can be found in the Windows taskbar bottom right of your screen. 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 controls 1 2 3 4 1 Flickerless The Flickerless option should only be used under flickering light conditions (e.g. f
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EN WebCam settings 4 Digital zoom Use the digital zoom option if you would like to get an object closer. Picture controls 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * 5 Full automatic control: on/off This full automatic control mode provides a very easy way to get the best out of your Philips SPC710NC/SPC715NC 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. Tech
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WebCam settings EN 7 Auto Exposure & 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. 8 Reset Press this button if you would like to reset t
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EN 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. # 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.
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WebCam settings EN Audio controls ( ( Volume slider This slider provides manual control over the microphone volume. 15
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EN Using the applications VLounge Premium All applications can be accessed via the Philips V(ideo)-Lounge Premium application.VLounge Premium is the central application for easy access to your Philips WebCam and all image and video applications installed during setup. • Start VLounge Premium through the Windows QuickLaunch menu in your taskbar, via the program group ‘SPC710NC WebCam’, or by clicking the VLounge Premium icon on the desktop. > The VLounge Premium application will now be initiated
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Using the applications EN Skype You can download and install Skype via the Skype website: http://www.skype.com. Please follow the on-screen instructions during downloading and installation of Skype. MSN Messenger You can download and install MSN Messenger via Microsoft MSN Messenger websites. In the list below you will find the website address for your country for downloading MSN Messenger: Austria - http://messenger.msn.at Belgium (Dutch) - http://messenger.msn.be Belgium (French) - http://mess
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EN Using the applications Yahoo! Messenger You can download and install Yahoo! Messenger via Yahoo! Messenger websites. In the list below you will find the website address for your country for downloading Yahoo! Messenger: Austria - http://messenger.yahoo.com Belgium - http://messenger.yahoo.com Denmark - http://dk.messenger.yahoo.com/ Finland - http://messenger.yahoo.com France - http://fr.messenger.yahoo.com/ Germany - http://de.messenger.yahoo.com/ Italy - http://it.messenger.yahoo.com/ The N
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Using the applications EN ® Making snapshots using Windows XP ® ® You can use Microsoft Windows XP to make snapshots with your Philips SPC710NC/SPC715NC WebCam. If you need additional support, please refer to the ‘Help’ topics of ® ® Microsoft Windows XP. Search for ‘Get picture’. Technical specifications Sensor........................................................QVGA CMOS VGA CMOS Video resolution (Max.)...............QVGA (320 x 240) VGA CMOS Image resolution (Max.) .....VGA (640 X 480) S
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EN 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 contained in this document. FCC compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follo
