What’s in the box? Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPC220NC/SPC225NC box.They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC220NC/SPC225NC. Philips SPC220NC/ Installation CD-ROM SPC225NC including manual WebCam Headset with earphones,...
Enables you to take photos without using your mouse. 6 Power LED Lights up red when the WebCam is in use. 7 External microphone (SPC220NC only) For adding voice and sound when video chatting and video recording. Headset (SPC225NC only) with: 8 Earphones For listening to your meeting partner during video calling.
Contents 3 What’s in the box? 4 Legend of functions 5 Contents 6 Welcome 7 Things you should know Safety precautions Copyright 8 Installation Installing the WebCam software Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop 12 WebCam settings General settings Picture settings 16 Operating the WebCam WebCam Video Viewer...
Brilliant images and blazing colors, that's what you get with the SPC220NC/SPC225NC WebCam. After installation, the new WebCam can be used for all sorts of applications, such as: •...
Installation Installing the WebCam software The software supplied only works on PCs with the operating ® ® systems Microsoft Windows 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.
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If there are certain items you do not wish to install, check the boxes before these items. Select at least ‘SPC220NC WebCam Driver’ and ‘WebCam Video Viewer’ for SPC220NC WebCam as well as for SPC225NC WebCam (software is the same for both WebCams). Click the 'Next' button.
PC monitor or laptop screen. SPC220NC WebCam 7 Peel off the protective foil on the rear of the microphone (SPC220NC only) and attach the microphone to the PC monitor or laptop screen. 8 Connect the microphone plug to the microphone or green...
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Installation SPC225NC WebCam A U D IO O U T A U D IO 7 Connect the headset audio cable (SPC225NC only) to the sound card of your PC / laptop. • Connect the grey headphone plug (n) to the headphone socket of the PC sound card.
2 Region If you are using the Philips SPC220NC/SPC225NC in Europe, select '50 Hz' and if you are using the Philips SPC220NC/ SPC225NC in North America, select '60 Hz'. For Asia this setting is dependent on the local mains output. E.g. for China, select ‘50 Hz’...
$% ^ 3 Full automatic control: on/off This full automatic control mode provides a very easy way to get the best out of your Philips SPC220NC/SPC225NC WebCam. Or you can choose to have maximum manual control over the WebCam settings by switching the full automatic control mode off.
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WebCam settings 5 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...
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^ Mirror Clicking the 'Mirror Image' checkbox flips the image horizontally.You can use this feature when you want to use the Philips SPC220NC/SPC225NC and monitor as a mirror, or to take pictures of mirrored images.
All WebCam applications can be accessed via the WebCam Video Viewer.The WebCam Video Viewer is the central application for easy access to your Philips WebCam and all image and video applications installed during setup. • Start the WebCam Video Viewer: - through the Windows QuickLaunch menu in your taskbar, - via the program group ‘SPC220NC WebCam’, or...
• Select ‘Playback’ to play the recording. Instant messaging and Internet calling (video chatting, video calling and VoIP) The Philips SPC220NC/SPC225NC WebCam works with all free instant messaging and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) applications such as Skype, Windows Messenger, AOL Messenger and QQ.
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.
Important information Environmental information 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.
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Where to go for information and support? Please visit our website: www.philips.com for the latest product information. Go to: www.philips.com/support for the latest version of drivers and for troubleshooting tips. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners.