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- Page 1 SPC230NC User manual...
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Page 3: What's In The Box
What’s in the box? Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPC230NC box.They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC230NC. Philips SPC230NC Installation CD-ROM WebCam including manual SPC 230 NC Installation CD v.1.00... -
Page 4: Legend Of Functions
Legend of functions 1 Focus ring For adjusting the focus of the image manually. 2 Clamp with rubber rims For attaching the WebCam to your PC monitor or laptop screen. 3 USB connector For connecting the WebCam to the USB port of the laptop or desktop PC. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents What’s in the box? Legend of functions Contents Welcome Things you should know Safety precautions Copyright Installation Installing the WebCam software Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop 11 WebCam settings General settings Picture settings 15 Operating the WebCam WebCam Video Viewer Instant messaging (video chatting, video calling and VoIP) 17 Technical specifications... -
Page 6: Welcome
SPC230NC WebCam. After installation, the new WebCam can be used for all sorts of applications, such as: • Video: use the Philips SPC230NC WebCam for video chatting and video calling.The WebCam works with Skype, Windows Live Messenger,Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Messenger, QQ and other free instant messaging and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services;... -
Page 7: Things You Should Know
Copyright © Copyright 2007 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. -
Page 8: Installation
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. - Page 9 Installation 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.
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Page 10: Connecting The Webcam To Your Pc / Laptop
Installation Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop 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. -
Page 11: Webcam Settings
2 Region If you are using the Philips SPC230NC in Europe, select '50 Hz' and if you are using the Philips SPC230NC 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 ‘60 Hz’. -
Page 12: Picture Settings
3 Full automatic control: on/off This full automatic control mode provides a very easy way to get the best out of your Philips SPC230NC WebCam. Or you can choose to have maximum manual control over the WebCam settings by switching the full automatic control mode off. - Page 13 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...
- Page 14 ^ Mirror Clicking the 'Mirror Image' checkbox flips the image horizontally.You can use this feature when you want to use the Philips SPC230NC and monitor as a mirror, or to take pictures of mirrored images. & Low light enhancement Enabling the Low light enhancement function makes it possible to notice more details under low light conditons by an additional video gain boost.
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Page 15: Operating The Webcam
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 ‘SPC230NC WebCam’, or... -
Page 16: Instant Messaging (Video Chatting, Video Calling And Voip)
• Select ‘Playback’ to play the recording. Instant messaging and Internet calling (video chatting, video calling and VoIP) The Philips SPC230NC WebCam works with all free instant messaging and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) applications ® such as Skype, Windows Live Messenger,Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Messenger and QQ. -
Page 17: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Sensor...VGA CMOS Real video resolution (Max.) ...640 x 480 Interpolated video resolution (Max.) ...1.3 MP Real still image resolution (Max.)...640 x 480 Interpolated still photo resolution (Max.) ...1.3 MP Frames per second...30 fps F-number ...2.5 Lens view angle ...50 degrees Data format ...RGB 24 Interfacing...USB 1.1, USB 2.0 USB cable length...1.5 m... -
Page 18: Important Information
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. -
Page 19: Environmental Information
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. - Page 20 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.