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- Page 1 Watec USB Camera User’s Manual Rev. 3.10 Watec Co., Ltd. December 1, 2021...
- Page 2 Date Changes Remarks － 1.00 August 28, 2013 Initial Release － － 2.00 ・Correction to “Watec USB Camera” of The title 3.00 August 29, 2016 ・Add WAT-02U2D and WAT-03U2 ・Add Operation on Mac OS ・Add WAT-03U2D 3.01 April 17, 2017 ・Add WAT-05U2M...
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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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 3.1. Preview ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 3.2. Video Capture Pin ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 3.2.1. Color Space/Compression (Compression Mode) -------------------------------------------------------------- 9 3.2.2. -
Page 4: About This User's Manual
WAT-03U2D / WAT-05U2M / WAT-06U2 / WAT-07U2 / WAT-06U2D / WAT-07U2D (the following is the Watec USB Camera) to a PC and describes and explains the settings for the Video Capture Pin/Video Capture Filter and describes the Snapshot feature which utilizes the GPIO connection of the WAT-01U2 / WAT-03U2 / WAT-06U2 / WAT-07U2. -
Page 5: Connecting The Watec Usb Camera With A
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 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 Video Capture Pin Window The same setting is accessible from the Panels ->... -
Page 9: 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 10: 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 11 The frame rate of WAT-05U2M / WAT-06U2 / WAT-07U2 / WAT-06U2D / WAT-07U2D 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...
- Page 12 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.
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Page 13: 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.6 Video Capture Filter Video Proc Amp window The same setting is accessible from the Panels -> Camera Control menu at the top of the window. Fig.7 Camera Control window... -
Page 14: Brightness
3.3.1.Brightness Increasing the value will increase the image brightness. Brightness@-128 Brightness@0 Brightness@127 *The pictures were taken by WAT-01U2. Camera Minimum Maximum Default WAT-01U2 / WAT-02U2D WAT-03U2 / WAT-03U2D -127 WAT-05U2M / WAT-06U2 / WAT-06U2D / WAT-07U2 / WAT-07U2D 3.3.2.Contrast Increasing the value will increase the contrast... -
Page 15: Hue
The image hue can be adjusted. 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. Camera Minimum Maximum Default WAT-01U2 / WAT-02U2D... -
Page 16: Saturation
3.3.4.Saturation Increase in this value increases the color saturation of the image. Saturation@0 Saturation@94 Saturation@255 *The pictures were taken by WAT-01U2. Camera Minimum Maximum Default WAT-01U2 / WAT-02U2D WAT-03U2 / WAT-03U2D WAT-05U2M / WAT-06U2 / WAT-06U2D *Since the WAT-07U2 / WAT-07U2D is a monochrome camera, so this setting item is not available. -
Page 17: Sharpness
3.3.5.Sharpness Increase in this value will emphasize the edges of inside the image and increase the Sharpness. Sharpness@0 Sharpness@4 *The pictures were taken by WAT-01U2. Camera Minimum Maximum Default WAT-01U2 / WAT-02U2D WAT-03U2 / WAT-03U2D WAT-05U2M / WAT-06U2 / WAT-06U2D / WAT-07U2 /... -
Page 18: Gamma
The function is for the adjustment of the gradation characteristics curve of the image to compensate for the Gamma characteristics (image gradation response characteristics) of the display. Gamma@48 Gamma@100 Gamma@300 *The pictures were taken by WAT-01U2. Camera Minimum Maximum Default WAT-01U2 / WAT-02U2D... -
Page 19: White Balance
When Auto is “ON”, the camera will automatically adjust the White Balance by judging the lighting conditions in the image being shot. Auto White Balance Manual White Balance@4600 *The pictures were taken by WAT-01U2. Camera Minimum Maximum Default... -
Page 20: Backlight Compensation
”0” (Backlight Compensation OFF) or “1” (Backlight Compensation ON) can be selected. Backlight Compensation OFF Backlight Compensation ON *The pictures were taken by WAT-01U2. Camera Minimum Maximum... -
Page 21: Gain
*This function is not adjustable with Windows XP and older OS. Gain@0 Gain@12 Gain@24 Gain@36 Gain@48 Gain@72 *The pictures were taken by WAT-01U2, and the exposure was fixed to "-8". Camera Minimum Maximum Default WAT-01U2 / WAT-02U2D WAT-03U2 / WAT-03U2D... -
Page 22: 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”. Camera Default... -
Page 23: 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 Video Capture Filter Camera Control window The same setting is accessible from Panels->Camera Control menu at the top of the window. -
Page 24: Zoom
3.4.1.Zoom Switches the zoom magnification. This function is available in WAT-05U2M / WAT-06U2 / WAT-06U2D / WAT-07U2 / WAT-07U2D. The default setting is “0”. The zoom setting is always operable, but only works under the specific Color Space / Compression, Image Size and frame rate conditions. The table below shows the combinations of the Color Space / Compression, Image Size, and frame rate that zoom works. -
Page 25: Exposure (Shutter)
60fps. For example, the frame rate will be reduced to approximately 15fps at Exposure@-4. Exposure @-13 Exposure @-10 Exposure @-7 Exposure @-4 *The pictures were taken by WAT-01U2, and the gain was fixed to "0". Camera Minimum Maximum Default WAT-01U2 / WAT-02U2D -4 (1/16 sec.) - Page 26 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".
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Page 27: Low Light Compensation (Slowshutter)
3.4.3.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 28: Gpio Connection
4. GPIO Connection The WAT-01U2 / WAT-03U2/ WAT-06U2 / WAT-07U2 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 / WAT-06U2D / WAT-07U2D doesn't have this function. -
Page 29: 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) -
Page 30: 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. Resolution ※ Image size (H x V) Aspect Ratio No. -
Page 31: Remarks: Operation On Mac Os X
5. Remarks: Operation on Mac OS X 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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