Philips SPC 300NC PC Camera

Instructions for use

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Introduction

Philips SPC 300NC PC Camera

The Philips SPC 300NC PC Camera you have just purchased is manufactured to the highest standards and will give you years of trouble-free use. Brilliant images and blazing colours, that's what you get with the SPC 300NC PC Camera. Forget about installing interface cards and separate power supplies, because you don't need them any more. Power is supplied direct to the camera through the USB cable and the camera returns audio and video straight to your PC!

After installation, the new camera can be used for all sorts of applications, such as:

???Video conferencing: use the Philips SPC 300NC PC Camera for video chatting and conferencing (the Philips SPC 300NC PC Camera works with MSN Messenger,Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Messenger, Windows NetMeeting and Windows Messenger);

???Video e-mail / Video capture: create your own video presentations, video mail, product demonstrations, training videos, Internet clips etc.;

???Snapshot images: use images in presentations, create postcards, or send them via e-mail or on diskette.The camera works with all applications that use the TWAIN interface to acquire an image.

???Editing and special effects: after recording the images you want with the Philips SPC 300NC PC Camera, the images can be easily edited using image or video editing programs.

The following sections in this manual give a step-by-step description of the installation process and explain how to use the Philips SPC 300NC PC Camera.

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1.Things you should know

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 camera will operate safely and to prevent defects.

???Do not use your camera in environments outside the following range: temperature:

0??C to 40??C, relative humidity: 45% ~ 85%.

???Do not use or store your camera in/under:

???direct sunlight exposure;

???very humid and dusty environment;

???near any kind of heat sources;

???If your camera gets wet, dry it with soft cloth as soon as possible.

???If the lens or viewfinder is dirty, please use the lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens. Do NOT touch the lens with your fingers.

???Clean the outside of the camera with a soft cloth.

???Do NOT use cleaning fluids based on alcohol, methylated spirit, ammonia, etc.

???Do NOT attempt to disassemble or repair your camera by yourself. Do not open the

camera. In the event of technical difficulties return it to your Philips retailer.

???Do NOT use your camera in the water.

???Protect the camera from oil, vapour, steam, moisture, and dust.

???Never point the camera lens at the sun.

Copyright

Copyright?? 2003 by Philips Consumer Electronics B.V. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without prior written permission from Philips. Brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Pack contents

Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPC 300NC box. They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC 300NC.

SPC 200

NC

SPC 200 NC

Installation CD v.1.00

9082 100 03367

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2. Functional overview

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1Rotating lens

For manually changing the vertical angle of the camera.

2Focus ring

For adjusting the focus of the image manually.

3Desktop stand

For stable desktop placement of the SPC 300NC PC Camera.

4USB cable

For connecting the camera to the USB port of the PC.

The camera will derive its power from the PC when a USB connection is made.

5Snapshot button

Enables you to take photos without using your mouse.

6Power LED

Lights up blue when the camera is in use.

7Quicklaunch button

For quick and easy start-up of the V-Lounge software.

8Microphone

For adding voice and sound when video chatting and video recording.

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> The following screen, including a progress bar, appears.

>The screen below appears when the installation was successful. You can now connect your PC Camera.

Note!

The SPC 300NC PC Camera is 'XP Plug & Play'.

This means if you are running Windows XP and you have installed Service Pack 2 and the latest Microsoft Windows XP updates you don't need to install the SPC 300NC PC Camera driver. Simply plug in the camera and you can start using your SPC 300NC PC Camera.

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Connecting the camera to your PC

1 Be sure to run the installation CD first, before connecting the camera to the PC.

2Turn on the PC.

3Connect the USB plug of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC.

4Peel off the protective foil on the rear of the microphone and attach the microphone to the

PC monitor.

5Connect the microphone plug to the Audio in socket of the PC.

> The camera will now derive its power from the PC.

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4. Camera settings

The Philips SPC 300NC properties (audio and video) 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

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1Flickerless image

The Flickerless option should only be used under flickering light conditions (e.g. fluorescent or neon lamps) to prevent flickering or strangely coloured video images. If this option is used under normal lighting conditions the video image may be overexposed.

2Region

If you are using the Philips SPC 300NC in Europe, select '50 Hz' and if you are using the Philips SPC 300NC in North America, select '60 Hz'. For Asia this setting is dependent on the local mains output. E.g. for China, select ???50 Hz??? and for Taiwan, select ???60Hz???.

Please check your local mains output to find the correct ???Region??? setting.

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Picture controls

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3Full automatic control: on/off

This full automatic control mode provides a very easy way to get the best out of your Philips SPC 300NC PC Camera. Or you can choose to have maximum manual control over the camera 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 automatic white balance control, to provide the best video source signal possible;

???Automatic frame rate selection for improved camera sensitivity in low light conditions.

4Brightness

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.

5Contrast

Contrast enables you to control the ratio between dark and light according to your own preference. Use the slider to find your preferred setting.

6Gamma

Gamma enables you to brighten dark areas within the displayed image or video and visualize more details without over-exposing already light areas. Use the slider to find your preferred setting.

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7 Saturation

Saturation enables you to set the colour reproduction from black and white to a full colour image or video according to your own preference. Use the slider to find your preferred setting.

8 Exposure

The exposure setting determines the amount of light that will fall onto the video sensor chip by controlling the gain and shutter speed;

In manual mode you can control the gain and shutter speed settings manually. With full automatic mode 'on' the exposure controls are disabled.

9 Backlight compensation

Turn on the backlight compensation to improve the image quality when you have a scene where the background has a high illumination level (for instance when you are sitting in front of a bright light).

0 Mirror

Clicking the 'Mirror Image' checkbox flips the image horizontally.You can use this feature when you want to use the Philips SPC 300NC and monitor as a mirror, or to take pictures of mirrored images.

!Black and white

The 'Black and white' checkbox is used to switch from colour images to black and white and back.

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Audio controls

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$Volume slider

This slider provides manual control over the microphone volume.

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To respond to an incoming call:

1 You can choose 'Automatically Accept Calls' or you can accept manually.

2When the 'Incoming Call' dialogue box appears, click on 'Accept'.

Notes!

???Only two computers in a NetMeeting conference can use audio for communication. All other participants must communicate through other options, like Chat or the shared Whiteboard.

???You can also initiate a video conference with more than one partner. Please read Help in Microsoft??NetMeeting.

Making snapshots using Windows?? XP

You can use Microsoft?? Windows?? XP to make snapshots with your Philips SPC 300NC PC Camera.

If you need additional support, please refer to the ???Help??? topics of Microsoft?? Windows?? XP. Search for ???Get picture???.

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6.Technical specifications

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7. 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 following two conditions:

1this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note!

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

???Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

???Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

???Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

???Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any unauthorized modification to this equipment could result in the revocation of the authorization to operate the equipment.

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Environmental information

All redundant packaging has been omitted. We have done our utmost to make the packaging easily separable into four materials: cardboard, polystyrene foam,

PET and polyethylene.Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging, exhausted batteries and old equipment.

WARNING

Plastic bags can be dangerous.To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this bag away from babies and small children.

Information to the Consumer

Disposal of your old product

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.

Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste.The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

System requirements

???Microsoft?? Windows?? 98SE/2000/ME or XP;

???Pentium?? III, 500 Mhz or equivalent;

???128MB RAM and 100 MB free hard disk space;

???One free USB port and CD-ROM or DVD drive.

Disclaimer of warranty

The software on the CD-ROM supplied is sold ???as is??? and without warranties whether expressed or implied. Because of the various software and hardware environments into which this program may be put, no warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is offered.

Limitations of damages

The vendor will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages (including damages for loss of business, loss of profits, or the like), whether based on breach of contract, tort (including negligence), product liability or otherwise, even if the vendor or its representatives have been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed its essential purpose.

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8. Helpline

Need Help?

If you have any questions about the Philips SPC 300NC Camera, please contact our helpline for assistance! You can find the number in the list below.

Before you call, please read this manual carefully.You will be able to solve most of your problems.

The model number of the camera is SPC 300NC.

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9.Warranty

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