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SPC230NC
User manual
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What’s in the box? EN Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPC230NC box.They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC230NC. SPC 230 NC Installation CD v.1.00 9082 100 03367 Philips SPC230NC Installation CD-ROM Microphone WebCam including manual (SPC230NC/00, SPC230NC/27) 3
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EN Legend of functions 6 5 1 4 2 7 3 1 Focus ring For adjusting the focus of the image manually. 2 Clamp with rubber rims For attaching the WebCam to your PC monitor or laptop screen. 3 USB connector For connecting the WebCam to the USB port of the laptop or desktop PC. The WebCam will derive its power from the laptop or desktop PC when a USB connection is made. 4 Rotating foot For manually changing the vertical angle of the WebCam. 5 Snapshot button Enables you to take photos without using you
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Contents EN 3 What’s in the box? 4 Legend of functions 5 Contents 6 Welcome 7 Things you should know 7 Safety precautions 7 Copyright 8 Installation 8 Installing the WebCam software 10 Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop 11 WebCam settings 11 General settings 12 Picture settings 15 Operating the WebCam 15 WebCam Video Viewer 16 Instant messaging (video chatting, video calling and VoIP) 17 Technical specifications 18 Important information 19 Disclaimer 18 FCC compliance 19 Environmental inf
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EN Welcome The Philips SPC230NC WebCam you have just purchased is manufactured to the highest standards and will give you years of trouble-free use. Brilliant images and blazing colors, that's what you get with the SPC230NC WebCam. After installation, the new WebCam can be used for all sorts of applications, such as: • Video: use the Philips SPC230NC WebCam for video chatting ® and video calling.The WebCam works with Skype,Windows Live Messenger,Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Messenger, QQ and other free
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Things you should know EN Please read the following instructions carefully, and retain them for future reference. It may be helpful to have the instructions for use for the PC at hand for reference. Safety precautions Observe the following guidelines to ensure that the WebCam will operate safely and to prevent defects. • Do not use your WebCam in environments outside the following range: temperature: 0°C to 40°C, relative humidity: 45% ~ 85%. • Do not use or store your WebCam in/under: – direct
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EN Installation Installing the WebCam software The software supplied only works on PCs with the operating ® ® systems Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Vista. Notes! – Unplug all your USB devices (except USB keyboard and USB mouse) before you start. – Do not plug in your WebCam yet. Run the Installation CD-ROM first. ® – Have your Windows CD-ROM at hand. 1 Place the installation CD-ROM in your PC’s / laptop’s CD-ROM / DVD drive. > After a couple of seconds the ‘Language selection’ screen
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Installation EN Or: Select the second option if you wish to continue installation. Click ‘Next’ to continue. > The ‘Installation’ screen appears.The items that can be installed are shown on the left side of the screen.An explanation of each item is given on the right side. All items are already selected for installation. 5 Click the 'Next' button if you wish to install all items. Or: If there are certain items you do not wish to install, check the boxes before these items. Select at least ‘SPC23
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EN Installation Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop 6 6 5 5 3 8 7 3 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. > The WebCam will now derive its power from the PC / laptop. 4 Aim the webcam as required. 5 Push the USB cable into the cable management slot. 6 Use the clamp and the two rubber rims to attach the WebCam to your PC monitor o
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WebCam settings EN The Philips SPC230NC video properties can be changed: - from within an application; - by clicking the WebCam Video Viewer icon in the Windows taskbar, bottom right of your screen, or - by selecting ‘Advance’ in the WebCam Video Viewer. See ‘Operating the WebCam. Most applications can show a 'live preview' video image on your monitor. Always use this option to see the effect of changed settings on your screen. General settings 1 2 1 Flickerless The Flickerless option should onl
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EN WebCam settings Picture settings 8 7 6 5 4 3 9 0 ! @ # ^ $ % & 3 Full automatic control: on/off This full automatic control mode provides a very easy way to get the best out of your Philips SPC230NC WebCam. Or you can choose to have maximum manual control over the WebCam settings by switching the full automatic control mode off. Full automatic control 'on' is the preferred setting for normal use. Techniques active within full automatic control mode are: – Automatic exposure control an
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WebCam settings EN 5 Auto Exposure & Exposure slider 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.You can use the exposure slider if you would like to set the WebCam according to your personal preferences. 6 Reset Press this button if you would like to reset t
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EN WebCam settings ! Contrast Contrast enables you to control the ratio between dark and light according to your own preference. Use the slider to find your preferred setting. @ Gamma Gamma enables you to brighten dark areas within the displayed image or video and visualize more details without over-exposing already light areas. Use the slider to find your preferred setting. # Saturation Saturation enables you to set the color reproduction from black and white to a full color image or video acco
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Operating the WebCam EN WebCam Video Viewer All WebCam applications can be accessed via the WebCam Video Viewer.The WebCam Video Viewer is the central application for easy access to your Philips WebCam and all image and video applications installed during setup. • Start the WebCam Video Viewer: - through the Windows QuickLaunch menu in your taskbar, - via the program group ‘SPC230NC WebCam’, or - by clicking the the WebCam Video Viewer icon on the desktop. > The WebCam Video Viewer will now be i
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EN Operating the WebCam - Color space is a representation of the amount of color gradations the WebCam is able to capture, expressed in bits per pixel (individual point of color). RGB24, also known as Truecolor, refers to 8 bit per color component (Red, Green, Blue), resulting in 24 bits per pixel.This mode makes it possible to represent 256 gradations of each color component. Select this option for non-Internet applications. - Output size (resolution): Resolution is the number of pixels (indivi
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Technical specifications EN Sensor....................................................................................VGA CMOS Real video resolution (Max.)................................................640 x 480 Interpolated video resolution (Max.) .......................................1.3 MP Real still image resolution (Max.)........................................640 x 480 Interpolated still photo resolution (Max.) ..............................1.3 MP Frames per second....................
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EN 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. Philips makes no commitment to update nor to keep current the information contained in this document. FCC compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follo
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Important information EN 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. Please act according to your local rules and do not disp
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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. 2007 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.All rights reserved. www.philips.com
