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SPC520NC - SPC525NC
User manual
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What’s in the box? EN Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC box.They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC. SPC 520 NC Installation CD v.1.00 9082 100 03367 Philips SPC520NC/ Installation CD-ROM Headset with SPC525NC WebCam including manual headphone and microphone (SPC525NC only) 3
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EN Legend of functions 7 8 1 1 6 2 9 5 3 4 1 Digital microphone For adding voice and sound when video chatting and video recording. 2 Focus ring For manually adjusting the focus of the image. 3 Clamp with rubber rims For attaching the WebCam to your PC monitor or laptop screen. 4 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. 5 Rotating foot For manually
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Contents EN 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 settings 12 Video settings 15 Audio settings 16 Features settings 17 Operating the WebCam 17 Selecting your WebCam 18 Capturing images / making video recordings 19 Instant messaging and Internet calling (video chatting, video calling and V0IP)
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EN Welcome The Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC 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 SPC520NC/SPC525NC WebCam. After installation, the new WebCam can be used for all sorts of applications, such as: • Video: use the Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC WebCam for video chatting and video calling.The WebCam works with ® Skype,Windows Live Messenger,Yahoo! Messenger, AOL M
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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 , 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. 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. Note!
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Installation EN Or: Select the second option if you wish to continue installation. Click ‘Next’ to continue. > 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 ‘SPC52
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AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT EN Installation Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop 6 5 6 5 7 7 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 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
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WebCam settings EN The Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC video properties can be changed: - from within an application; - by clicking the VProperty icon ‘ ’ in the Windows taskbar, bottom right of your screen; - by selecting ‘PC Camera Settings’ under ‘Preferences’ in the VLounge selection screen; - by clicking the ‘ ’ icon in the VLounge selection screen. General settings 1 2 1 Flickerless image The Flickerless image option should only be used under flickering light conditions (e.g. fluorescent or neon
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EN WebCam settings Video settings 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ 3 Full automatic control: on/off This full automatic control mode provides a very easy way to get the best out of your Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC 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 a
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WebCam settings EN 5 Auto Exposure 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 sp
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EN WebCam settings 0 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 settings & & Volume slider This slider provides manual control over the microphone. 15
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EN WebCam settings Features settings * ( * Face tracking If you enable the face tracking option the WebCam will track your face.This will give your 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 volume level. 16
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Operating the WebCam EN VLounge All applications can be accessed via the Philips V(ideo)-Lounge application.VLounge is the central application for easy access to your Philips WebCam. • Start VLounge: - through the Windows QuickLaunch menu in your taskbar; - via the program group ‘SPC520NC WebCam’; - by clicking the VLounge icon ‘ ’ on the desktop. > The VLounge application will now be initiated and the VLounge selection screen appears. Selecting your WebCam When more than one WebCam is installed
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EN 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. • Click the ‘Capture’ tab to open the Capture menu. > The camera starts operating immediately. • Click ‘IMAGE’ to capture an image. • Click ‘VIDEO’ to start a video recording. Click ‘VIDEO’ again to stop recording. • Click ‘ ’ to maximize the lower part of the screen and
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Operating the WebCam EN Instant messaging and Internet calling (video chatting, video calling and VoIP) The Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC WebCam works with all free instant messenging and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) ® applications such as Skype,Windows Live Messenger,Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Messenger and QQ. 1 Click the ‘Communicate’ tab to open the Communicate menu. > The available applications are shown by their icons. 2 Click the appropriate ‘Install’ button to download and install an appli
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EN Technical specifications Sensor....................................................................................VGA CMOS Real video resolution (Max.)................................................640 x 480 Real still image resolution (Max.)........................................640 x 480 Interpolated still image resolution (Max.)...............................1.3 MP Frames per second.........................................................................30 fps F-number...............
