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- Page 1 Register your product and get support at SPC1000NC www.philips.com/welcome User manual...
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Page 2: Your Webcam
Your WebCam Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome... -
Page 3: What's In The Box
What’s in the box? What’s in the box Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPC1000NC box.They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC1000NC. Philips SPC1000NC Installation CD-ROM WebCam including manual SPC 1000 NC Installation CD v.1.00... -
Page 4: Legend Of Functions
Chapter Legend of functions 1 Snapshot button Enables you to take photos without using your mouse. 2 Focus ring For manually adjusting the focus of the lens. 3 Rotating foot For manually changing the vertical angle of the WebCam. 4 Clamp with rubber rims / camera foot For attaching the WebCam to your (flat panel) PC monitor or laptop screen. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 2 Your WebCam 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... -
Page 6: Welcome
After installation, the new WebCam can be used for all sorts of applications, such as: • Video: use the Philips SPC1000NC WebCam for video chatting and video calling.The WebCam works with Skype, Windows Live Messenger,Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Messenger, QQ and other free instant messenging and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services;... -
Page 7: Things You Should Know
Philips. Brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. -
Page 8: Installation
Chapter 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 5 Click the 'Next' button if you wish to install all items. If there are certain items you do not wish to install, check the boxes before these items. Select at least ‘SPC1000NC WebCam Driver’ and ‘Philips VLounge’. Click the 'Next' button. > The following software license agreement appears.
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Page 10: Connecting The Webcam To Your Pc / Laptop
Chapter 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 SPC1000NC in Europe, select '50 Hz' and if you are using the Philips SPC1000NC in North America, select '60 Hz'. For Asia this setting is dependent on the local mains output. -
Page 12: 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 SPC1000NC WebCam. Or you can choose to have maximum manual control over the WebCam settings by switching the full automatic control mode off. - Page 13 Chapter 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 SPC1000NC and monitor as a mirror, or to take pictures of mirrored images.
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Page 15: Audio Settings
Chapter WebCam settings Audio settings & & Microphone volume Volume slider This slider provides manual control over the microphone. Volume level wizard Helps you set up the microphone volume level. • Test the microphone volume level by clicking the 'Start' button. -
Page 16: Features Settings
Chapter WebCam settings Features settings ¡ ™ £ * Face tracking If you enable the face tracking option, the WebCam will track your face.This gives you more convenience while video chatting, because you don’t need to sit still during your video conversation. - Page 17 WebCam settings Chapter ) Change background This option enables you to replace the actual (real-time) background image by one from the WebCam background list or by one of your own pictures. Note: When changing the background, make sure that: - the actual background is static. There should be no movement within the WebCam field of view.
- Page 18 Video stream. By default, the last used logo will be selected when the option is enabled. When the option is enabled for the first time, the Philips logo will be selected and shown in the upper right corner of the screen.
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Page 19: Operating The Webcam
Chapter 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 ‘SPC1000NC WebCam’;... -
Page 20: Capturing Images / Making Video Recordings
Chapter 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 21: Instant Messaging And Internet Calling (Video Chatting, Video Calling And Voip)
3 Click the ‘OK’ button to delete the selected items. Instant messaging and Internet calling (video chatting, video calling and VoIP) The Philips SPC1000NC WebCam works with all free instant messenging and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) applications such as Skype, Windows ®... -
Page 22: Motion Detection
Chapter Operating the WebCam Motion detection In the ‘Monitor’ menu you can set up the WebCam for motion detection and videolog recording. • Click the ‘Monitor’ tab to open the ‘Monitor’ menu. > The Monitor menu main screen appears. > The total amount of videologs is shown above the content panel (top right). - Page 23 Chapter Operating the WebCam Monitor settings • Click ‘ ’ to access the ‘Monitor settings’ menu. > The following dialogue screen appears. • Enter the minimum memory capacity you wish to remain on your harddisk during recording. > Recording stops automatically when harddisk space comes below the set amount of Mbs.
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Page 24: Broadcasting Your Videos Over The Internet
Chapter Operating the WebCam Broadcasting your videos over the Internet In the ‘Broadcast’ menu you can select a website where you can broadcast your videos live. • Click the ‘Broadcast’ tab to open the ‘Broadcast’ menu. • Select the desired website by clicking the corresponding ‘Launch’... -
Page 25: Technical Specifications
Chapter Technical specifications Sensor ...1.3MP CMOS Real video resolution (Max.) ...1.3MP Real still image resolution (Max.) ...1.3MP Interpolated still image resolution (Max.) ...5 MP Frames per second...30 fps F-number ...2.8 Lens view angle ...80 degrees Minimum subject illumination ...< 5 lux Data format ...1420, IYUV Interfacing ...UVC USB cable length...1.5 m... -
Page 26: Important Information
Chapter 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 27: 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 28 Please visit our website: www.philips.com for the latest product information. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. 2005 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. www.philips.com...
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