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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Simple instructions are provided on the following pages. Need help? If you have any problems setting up or using your HUE HD Webcam please contact us by email at: info@huehd.com Alternatively, solutions to common problems can be found in the...
  • Page 3 Connect the Base to your computer with the included USB cable (Fig. 1.2). Or just directly connect the HUE HD Webcam’s flexible neck to your computer’s USB port (Fig. 1.3). On the reverse side of the Webcam is the Snapshot Button (Fig.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS WINDOWS 2000/XP/VISTA Installation Setting up video Taking photograps and using visual effects Recording video Setting up audio (Windows 2000/XP) Setting up audio (Windows Vista) MAC OS X Installation Setting up video Recording video Setting up audio CHAT SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION AOL Instant Messanger (AIM) Google Mail (Gmail) Google Talk...

  • Page 5: Windows 2000/Xp/Vista Installation

    If you have more than one webcam installed or the picture does not immediately appear, open the Devices menu in • AMCap and choose the HUE HD Webcam (USB Video Device) from the list. Also make sure that Microphone (USB Microphone) is ticked as shown (Fig.2.2).

  • Page 6: Setting Up Video

    Setting up video Note: You can focus the picture by manually turning the focusing ring around the camera lens. • To configure your video settings, open AMCap and select Video Capture Pin… from the Options menu (Fig. 2.3). You can change the settings to match your personal preferences.

  • Page 7: Taking Photograps And Using Visual Effects

    Taking photographs and using visual effects There is a Snapshot button on the back of the webcam for taking still pictures. Please make sure that all other video chat programs are closed before trying to take pictures. To adjust the zoom or visual effects, select Video Capture Filter… from the same Options menu. Hit OK after making any changes to store your new settings (Fig.

  • Page 8: Recording Video

    Recording video Before recording a video, select Set Capture File… from the File menu and choose a location on your computer • where your recorded video will be saved (Fig. 2.8). • Enter a file name and click Open to confirm. •...

  • Page 9: Setting Up Audio (Windows 2000/Xp)

    • Click the Voice tab along the top of the settings window which appears. • Make sure that “HUE HD Webcam Audio” is selected as the default device under Voice Recording (Fig. 2.10), and then click OK to save your changes.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Audio (Windows Vista)

    • Make sure that “HUE HD Webcam Audio” is selected as the default device under Recording, and then click OK to save your changes. If the microphone is too quiet or too loud, you can adjust it with the Properties (Levels) •...

  • Page 11: Installation

    • Click the HUEWebcam.dmg [Fig. 3.1] to mount the file on your desktop, if it doesn’t appear automatically. • Double click the HUE Webcam Software OSX icon [Fig. 3.2] and; • Drag WebCam Monitor.app to the Applications folder as instructed.

  • Page 12: Setting Up Video

    Setting up video Note: You can focus the picture by manually turning the focusing ring around the camera lens. To configure your video settings: • Open WebCam Monitor and select Video Settings… from the Monitor menu. • Check that the correct camera is selected under Source (Fig.

  • Page 13: Recording Video

    Recording video You can record a video using Record Until MouseClick in the Monitor menu in WebCam Monitor (make sure both video and sound are ticked in the menu if you want your recording to include both) (Fig. 3.5). Remember to save your video somewhere convenient on your computer as the camera has no internal storage (Fig.

  • Page 14: Setting Up Audio

    Setting up audio The HUE HD webcam comes with a built-in microphone. Please make sure that it is selected as the input device in the application you are using to access this feature. You can also select it in the Mac’s System Preferences – choose the Sound (Fig.

  • Page 15: Chat Software Configuration Aol Instant Messanger (Aim)

    Open AIM and go to Settings… in the Edit menu (or press F7 to go directly to the settings). • Under Enhanced IM, change the Microphone dropdown to the USB2.0 Camera and the Camera dropdown to the • HUE HD Webcam. Speakers should be set to your default device or internal sound card (Fig. 4.1). •...

  • Page 16: Google Mail (Gmail)

    Log in to your Gmail account as usual and click the Settings link at the top of the main Gmail inbox page. • Click the Chat link and under Voice and Video Chat, make sure that Camera is set to the HUE HD Webcam and the microphone to USB2.0 Camera.

  • Page 17: Google Talk

    Google Talk Note: Google Talk currently only works with Windows. Google Talk does not currently support video calls. If you do not have a Google account, first download the software and register at: www.google.com/talk Before running the Google Talk software, make sure that the AMCap program is fully closed. Failure to do so will mean that Google Talk may not recognise the webcam.

  • Page 18: Ichat

    For users running Mac OS X 10.4.9 or later, iChat should automatically detect the camera. Select Preferences from the iChat menu and go to the Video tab. Your preview will appear if you have only the HUE HD Webcam con- nected;...

  • Page 19: Photo Booth

    HD webcam. You can put the built-in camera in use in this way with the HUE HD webcam’s own WebCam Monitor software; open WebCam Monitor and pick the Mac’s internal camera in Video Settings. You can then open Photo Booth as described above.

  • Page 20: Skype

    Select the Tools menu and go to Options. In the General tab, make sure that your settings are as follows: • Audio Settings: Select HUE HD Webcam Audio for Microphone and Windows Default Device (or your soundcard) for Ringing and Speakers (Fig.

  • Page 21: Mac Os X Setup

    Mac setup: Once you have installed Skype and started it up, select Preferences from the Skype menu: • Select Preferences… from the Skype menu. • In the Video tab (Fig. 4.5.2), select the Camera in the dropdown menu. • In the Audio tab (Fig.

  • Page 22: Windows Live Messenger (Msn)

    Windows Live Messenger (MSN) Note: Windows Live Messenger (MSN) only supports video chat for Windows users. If you do not have an MSN account, first download the software and register at: http://get.live.com/messenger Before running the Messenger software, make sure that the AMCap program is fully closed. Failure to do so will mean that Messenger may not recognise the webcam.
  • Page 23 In Audio and Video Setup, check that the Microphone is set to your HUE HD Webcam Audio as shown. If it is not • selected and the option to change it is greyed out, you may need to change the dropdown menu at the top from Default to Custom.

  • Page 24: Yahoo! Messenger

    Yahoo! Messenger If you do not have a Yahoo! Account, first download the software and register at: http://messenger.yahoo.com/ Before running the Yahoo! Messenger software, make sure that the webcam program (AMCap on Windows, WebCam Monitor on Mac OS X) is fully closed. Failure to do so will mean that Yahoo! Messenger may not recognise the webcam. Windows setup: First of all you have to activate your Webcam within Yahoo! Messenger.
  • Page 25 There are three tabs at the top of the window with settings you can adjust. • Under Calling & Devices, select the HUE HD Webcam for your Microphone and the System Default (or your sound card) for Speakers and Ringer (Fig.

  • Page 26: Mac Os X Setup

    Mac setup: Within the Yahoo! Messenger application: • Select Preferences… from the Yahoo! Messenger menu (Fig. 4.7.4). • In the Webcam tab, change the Video Source to Camera (Fig. 4.7.5). In the Voice & Calls tab, change the Input Device to USB 20 Camera (Fig.

  • Page 27: Faqs - Frequently Asked Questions

    Go to Programs in the Start Menu and select HUE HD Webcam, then open AMCap. If any error messages appear, clear them with OK. In the Devices menu, look for “HUE HD Webcam” and “HUE HD Webcam Audio”. If both of these devices are present, then the system is recognising the camera.
  • Page 28 Windows reports a Code 39 error (Device Status) when the webcam is plugged in: If other cameras have been installed on the computer and you are receiving a Code 39 error when you plug in the HUE HD Webcam, do the following: Start Menu> Run and type in “regedit” (without quote marks).

  • Page 29: Mac Os X

    Mac OS X 10.4.9 patch. If that is not possible please see Page 18 of this manual for instructions on how to use the HUE HD Webcam in iChat with third party software. The camera light does not come on.

  • Page 30: Other Problems

    Please note that in low light situations the frame rate of the capture will drop, making the video appear choppier. To obtain the highest possible frame rate, use HUE HD in a well lit area where the light source is behind the camera and out of the picture.

  • Page 31: Appendix I Technical Specification

    APPENDIX I – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Minimum System Requirements 1.5 GHz Processor Memory 512 MB RAM Operating System Windows 2000/XP/Vista Requires Mac OS X v.10.4 or later Disk Space 50MB Connection USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 port required for megapixel image capture) Resolution 800 x 600 Supported;...
  • Page 32 Sampling Accuracy < 5 PPM Device Characteristics Characteristics USB Powered; Still image capture button; Detachable Base Dimensions 3“ x 2.5“ x 15“HUE HD Webcam Package Contents HUE HD Webcam Camera Base 6 ft USB to USB Mini Cable Install CD...
  • Page 33 © 2009 HUE. All rights reserved. All brand names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. AIM and the AIM logo are registered trademarks of AOL LLC. Used with permission. Mac, Mac OS, iChat, iSight and Photo Booth are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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