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Watec USB Camera
User's Manual
Rev. 3.02
Watec Co., Ltd.
September 5, 2018

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  • Page 1 Watec USB Camera User’s Manual Rev. 3.02 Watec Co., Ltd. September 5, 2018...
  • Page 2 1.00 August 28, 2013 Initial Release － 2.00 － － 3.00 August 29, 2016 ・Correction to “Watec USB Camera” of The title ・Add WAT-02U2D and WAT-03U2 Operation on Mac OS ・Add 3.01 April 17, 2017 ・Add WAT-03U2D 3.02 September 5, 2018...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 About this User’s Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 Connecting the Watec USB Camera with a PC ---------------------------------------------------------------------5 Functions and Settings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 3.1. Preview ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 3.2. Video Capture Pin ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 3.2.1. Color Space/Compression (Compression Mode) ------------------------------------------------------------ 10 3.2.2.

  • Page 4: About This User's Manual

    GPIO connection. When the settings of the Watec USB Camera is changed according to the Watec USB Camera user’s manual, check to see that the operation and the effects of the changes made to the camera are acceptable.

  • Page 5: Connecting The Watec Usb Camera With A Pc

    2. Connecting the Watec USB Camera with a PC The diagram below shows the connections between the Watec USB Camera and a PC. When connecting the WAT-02U2D / WAT-03U2D / WAT-05U2M, prepare a Micro-B to type A conversion connector separately and use it.
  • Page 6 The Watec USB Camera is compatible with USB Video Class. When the Watec USB Camera is connected to a PC for the first time, the driver will be installed automatically. If the driver installation does not occur, and the Watec USB Camera is not recognized by the PC, please check to make sure that the connection is correct, and please check that the PC requirements are met.

  • Page 7: Functions And Settings

    3. Functions and Settings The Watec USB Camera settings are separated into Video Capture Pin, which is used to set the output image size, and the Video Capture Filter, which is used to set the image brightness and color. This section explains each of the functions of the Watec USB Camera and their respective setting methods using the WatecCameraViewer (Watec USB Camera Capture Software which can be downloaded from our company’s website,...

  • Page 8: Preview

    3.1.Preview Please operate the menu at the top of the window to output an image on the window. 1. Selection of the device The list of connected devices is shown when the “Devices” is clicked. Please select the camera that outputs the image. 2.

  • Page 9: Video Capture Pin

    3.2.Video Capture Pin The Color Space and Video Format can be set in the Video Capture Pin. The setting can be accessed from the menu at the top of the window (Options -> Video Capture Pin). Fig.3 Fig.3 Fig.3 Fig.3 Video Capture Pin Video Capture Pin Video Capture Pin Video Capture Pin Window...

  • Page 10: Color Space/Compression (Compression Mode)

    3.2.2.Output Size (Image Size) The video image output size of the WAT-01U2 / WAT-02U2D is selected from the following 8 selections. Image size (H x V) Aspect Ratio No.

  • Page 11: Frame Rate

    3.2.3.Frame Rate The frame rate will be fixed by the Color Space/Compression mode and image size settings. The frame rate of WAT-01U2 / WAT-02U2D is as follows. Color Space/ Image Size Frame Rate (fps) * Compression 1920 x 1080 160 x 120...
  • Page 12 The frame rate of WAT-05U2M is as follows. Color Space/ Image Size Frame Rate (fps) * Compression 1920 x 1080 320 x 240 YUY2 640 x 480 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 320 x 240 MJPG 640 x 480 1280 x 720 *fps: Frames per Second, the number of frames processed per second in a video image, the higher...
  • Page 13 On the WAT-03U2 / WAT-03U2D, the frame rate is selectable from 30fps or 60fps when the MJPG is set with 320x240 or 640x480. It cuts and outputs a read area from the image sensor when 60fps is selected. In order to cut and output the central part of the screen, the angle of view is different from other frame rates.

  • Page 14: Video Capture Filter Image Adjustment (Video Proc Amp)

    3.3.Video Capture Filter Image Adjustment (Video Proc Amp) The functions can be adjusted. The setting is accessed by selecting the Options -> Video Capture Filter from the menus at the top. Fig. Fig.6 6 6 6 Video Capture Video Capture Filter Filter Video Proc Amp Video Proc Amp window window...

  • Page 15: Brightness

    3.3.1.Brightness Increasing the value will increase the image brightness. Default: “0”. (WAT-01U2 / WAT-02U2D) / “10” (WAT-03U2 / WAT-03U2D) / “30” (WAT-05U2M). Adjustment is made in the range of "-128" - "127". Brightness@-128 Brightness@0 Brightness@127 ※The pictures were taken by WAT-01U2.

  • Page 16: Hue

    Default: “0”. The adjustment is made in the range between “-40” - “40”. The hue is varied so as to change in a hue circle and will have same hue at “±40”. Hue@0 Hue@-20 Hue@20 Hue@±40 ※The pictures were taken by WAT-01U2.

  • Page 17: Saturation

    3.3.4.Saturation Increase in this value increases the color saturation of the image. Default: “94”. (WAT-01U2 / WAT-02U2D) / “100” (WAT-03U2 / WAT-03U2D) / “80” (WAT-05U2M). The adjustment is made in the range of "0" - "255". Saturation@0 Saturation@94 Saturation@255 ※The pictures were taken by WAT-01U2.

  • Page 18: Gamma

    Default: “100”. Adjustment is made in the range of "48" - "300". Gamma@48 Gamma@100 Gamma@300 ※The pictures were taken by WAT-01U2. 3.3.7.White Balance The White Balance function is used to calibrate “white” color under varying color temperature lighting conditions. Default: “auto”. The default value in manual adjustment mode is “4600”.

  • Page 19: Backlight Compensation

    ”0” (Backlight Compensation OFF) or “1” (Backlight Compensation ON) can be selected. Default: “0”. Backlight Compensation OFF Backlight Compensation ON ※The pictures were taken by WAT-01U2.

  • Page 20: Gain

    The adjustment of WAT-01U2 / WAT-02U2D is made in the range of "0" - "24" (dB). The adjustment of WAT-03U2 / WAT-03U2D / WAT-05U2M is made in the range of "0" - "72" (dB).

  • Page 21: Powerline Frequency(Anti Flicker)

    This function is active only when the Exposure function is set to "Auto". ※This function is not available with Windows XP and older OS. FlickerLess@50Hz FlickerLess@60Hz ※The pictures were taken by WAT-01U2. ※The mains power frequency at the location of the captured images is “50Hz”.

  • Page 22: Video Capture Filter Camera Control

    3.4.Video Capture Filter Camera Control The settings related to shutter speed is adjusted from the Camera Control of the Video Capture Filter menu. The settings window is accessed from the Options -> Video Capture Filter: Camera Control menu at the top of the window. Fig.8 8 8 8 Video Capture Filter Fig.

  • Page 23: Exposure (Shutter)

    The default is set to “Auto”. The default value for Manual Control is “-7”. Adjustment of the WAT-01U2 / WAT-02U2D is made in the range of "-13" - "-4" (1/8192 - 1/16 seconds). The adjustment of WAT-03U2 / WAT-03U2D is made in the range of "-13" - "1" (1/8192 - 2 seconds).
  • Page 24 Exposure @-13 Exposure @-10 Exposure @-7 Exposure @-4 Exposure @-1 Exposure @1 ※The pictures were taken by WAT-03U2, and the gain was fixed to "0".

  • Page 25: Low Light Compensation (Slowshutter)

    3.4.2.Low Light Compensation (SlowShutter) The default setting is "ON" (checked box). When Low Light Compensation is "ON", the camera will decrease the shutter speed to increase sensitivity, if the camera judges that there is not enough illumination. In this mode, the frame rate will decrease. *The shutter speed does not change due to Low Light Compensation when the frame rate is 7.5fps on WAT-03U2 / WAT-03U2D.

  • Page 26: Gpio Connection

    4. GPIO Connection The WAT-01U2 / WAT-03U2 has a 2 pin GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) connector at the back of the camera. Currently, an external trigger for capturing Snapshot is assigned to this connection. *The WAT-02U2D / WAT-03U2D / WAT-05U2M doesn't have this function.

  • Page 27: Image File Setting

    (Capture -> Trigger for Still Capture) *In Windows XP, the Still Capture Pin setting is fixed. Setting of WAT-01U2 / WAT-02U2D is MJPG and 1920x1080. Setting of WAT-03U2 / WAT-03U2D is MJPG and 1280x960. (A window as shown below will appear, however the settings cannot be changed) Fig.1...

  • Page 28: Color Space/Compression (Compressionmode)

    *In Windows XP, MJPG (.jpg file) setting is fixed. 4.1.2.2.Output Size (ImageSize) Image file will be saved at the image size selected. The still image output size of the WAT-01U2 / WAT-02U2D is selected from the following 8 selections. Image size (H x V) Aspect Ratio No.

  • Page 29: Remarks: Operation On Mac Os

    5. Remarks: Operation on Mac OS We suppose that the Watec USB Camera is mainly used under Windows OS environment, however, it is possible to operate under the Mac OS X environment with various limitations of the function if you meet the following conditions.

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