Philips SPC520NC User Manual

Philips SPC520NC User Manual

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  • Page 1 SPC520NC - SPC525NC User manual...
  • Page 3: What's In The Box

    What’s in the box? 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. Philips SPC520NC/ Installation CD-ROM SPC525NC WebCam including manual SPC 520 NC Installation CD v.1.00...
  • Page 4: Legend Of Functions

    Legend of functions 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 11 WebCam settings General settings Video settings Audio settings Features settings...
  • Page 6: Welcome

    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: •...
  • Page 7: Things You Should Know

    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.
  • Page 8: Installation

    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. –...
  • Page 9 If there are certain items you do not wish to install, check the boxes before these items. Select at least ‘SPC520NC WebCam Driver’ and ‘Philips VLounge’ for SPC520NC WebCam as well as for SPC525NC WebCam (software is the same for both WebCams). Click the 'Next' button.
  • Page 10: Connecting The Webcam To Your Pc / Laptop

    Installation Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop A U D IO O U T A U D IO 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

    If this option is used under normal lighting conditions the video image may be overexposed. 2 Region If you are using the Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC in Europe, select '50 Hz' and if you are using the Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC in North America, select '60 Hz'. For Asia this setting is dependent on the local mains output.
  • Page 12: Video Settings

    Video 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 SPC520NC/SPC525NC 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 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.
  • Page 14 ^ Mirror Clicking the 'Mirror Image' checkbox flips the image horizontally.You can use this feature when you want to use the Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC and monitor as a mirror, or to take pictures of mirrored images.
  • Page 15: Audio Settings

    WebCam settings Audio settings & & Volume slider This slider provides manual control over the microphone.
  • Page 16: Features Settings

    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.
  • Page 17: Operating The Webcam

    Operating the WebCam 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’;...
  • Page 18: Capturing Images / Making Video Recordings

    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. >...
  • Page 19: Instant Messaging And Internet Calling

    Operating the WebCam 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 Messenger, AOL Messenger and QQ.
  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    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 ...2.6 Lens view angle ...52 degrees Minimum subject illumination...< 10 lux Data format ...1420, IYUV Interfacing ...UVC USB cable length...1.5 m...
  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23 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.

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