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SPC620NC
User manual
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What’s in the box? EN What’s in the box? Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPC620NC box.They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC620NC. SPC 620 NC Installation CD v.1.00 9082 100 03367 Philips SPC620NC Installation CD-ROM WebCam including manual 3
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EN Legend of functions Chapter 1 7 2 6 3 4 5 1 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 US
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EN Contents Chapter 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 19 Operating the WebCam 19 VLounge 19 Selecting your WebCam 20 Capturing images / making video recordings 21 Instant messaging and Internet calling (video chatting, vide
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EN Welcome Chapter The Philips SPC620NC 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 SPC620NC WebCam. After installation, the new WebCam can be used for all sorts of applications, such as: • Video: use the Philips SPC620NC WebCam for video chatting ® and video calling.The WebCam works with Skype,Windows Live Messenger,Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Messenger, QQ and ot
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EN Things you should know Chapter 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: –
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EN Installation Chapter 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 appear
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EN Installation Chapter 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 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 ‘S
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EN Installation Chapter Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop 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 Aim the webcam as required. 5 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 pla
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EN WebCam settings Chapter The Philips SPC620NC 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 neo
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EN WebCam settings Chapter 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 SPC620NC 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 au
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EN WebCam settings Chapter 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
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EN WebCam settings Chapter 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
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EN WebCam settings Chapter Audio settings & & Volume slider This slider provides manual control over the microphone. 15
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EN WebCam settings Chapter Features settings * ( ) ¡ ™ £ * 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. 16
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EN WebCam settings Chapter ) 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 pictures. 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 back
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EN WebCam settings Chapter ¡ 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 4 to browse through the WebCam logo li
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EN Operating the WebCam Chapter 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 ‘SPC620NC 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 i
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EN Operating the WebCam Chapter 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. > The total amount of captured items is shown above the content panel (top right). • Click ‘IMAGE’ to capture an image. • Click ‘VIDEO’ to start a video recording. Cl
