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MULTIMEDIA HUB
KH 2346
MULTIMEDIA HUB
Operating instructions
KOMPERNASS GMBH · BURGSTRASSE 21 ·
D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
ID-Nr.: KH2346-10/07-V1
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CV_KH2346_V439_LB3 27.12.2007 10:29 Uhr Seite 4 KH 2346 q w e u i t y r f d o s a
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 1 CONTENT PAGE Intended Use 2 System requirements 2 Safety instructions 3 Technical data 4 Package contents 5 Device description 5 First install the driver 6 Connection 7 Device use 8 „Amcap” test software 9 Uninstall or repair 20 Cleaning 21 Disposal 21 Warranty & Service 22 CE-Conformity 23 Importer 23 Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time and preserve this booklet for later reference. Pass th
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 2 MULTIMEDIA HUB KH 2346 Intended Use This product is designed for use on a PC or notebook in a private home environment. It is not intended for use on other computers nor is it intended for business or industrial purposes. The product is usable as an extension and add-on of USB and sound card connections as well as for internet telephones, video chat and as a webcam. System requirements This product requires a PC or notebook with the following
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 3 Safety instructions • Do not open device parts: there are no user-serviceable elements inside. Repairs must only be carried out by authorized specialists or the service department. • Protect the camera from extreme temperatures, moisture, dirt and dust. Do not touch the camera lens with bare fingers. If you do the camera lens could become clouded. NEVER submerse the appliance in water. Wipe it off only with a soft dry cloth. • Do not pull th
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 4 supervised by a competent person or receive instructions from such a person on how to use the device. Children should be supervised in order to make sure that they do not play with the product. Technical data USB Webcam: Sensor: 1/4” CMOS Resolution: max. 640 x 480 (VGA) Video format: 24 bit True Colour Max. Pixel: 1,3 M Lens: F = 2.2 USB-Standard: 1.1 Power consumption: 140 mA Transmission: 30 images per second with 320 x 240 15 images per s
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 5 Cable length: approx. 2 m Interfaces: 2 x 3,5 mm jackplugs Package contents 1 x USB Webcam (Camera) 1 x USB Hub 1 x Headset 1 x Installation CD 1 x Operating Instructions • Check to ensure that the device is undamaged, all component parts are present and that packaging remnants are removed. Device description 1 Webcam: Snapshot button 2 Webcam: Lens, turn the white ring to focus 3 Webcam: Swan neck 4 Webcam: USB to HUB plug 5 HUB: Red and gre
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 6 First install the driver Important Do not connect the camera or hub to the USB connection on your computer until the relevent drivers have been installed. Otherwise your computer system may possibly install inappropriate generic drivers automatically. • Switch your computer on and start Windows. • Close all application programmes that may be running. • Insert the installation CD supplied with the device. The installation now starts automatica
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 7 • Click on „Finish“ as soon as this window appears. With this the installation is complete. In the chapter „uninstall and repair“ is described how you can remove the software and, in the event of problems, reinstall the driver. Connection When the driver and software installation is complete, as described previously, you can now connect the device. Connecting the Hub 6 • Insert the USB plug from the Hub into a vacant USB connector on your c
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 8 The total power consumption must not exceed 500 mA otherwise it is possible that some devices will not function properly or not function at all. The power consumption of the webcam amounts to 140 mA. Connecting the headset: 0 • Insert the red and green plugs from the headset into the red and q green sockets on the Hub. Connecting the webcam: 4 e • Insert the USB plug into the USB connector on the top of the Hub. This will be recognized by the
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 9 operations system, not on the Hub. First make certain of this by means of your computers documents otherwise it could lead to data loss. Headset use: 8 • Put the headset on in such a way that the neck yoke is supported over the collar. Subsequently bend the flexible neck of the micro- 7 phone so that it is close to your mouth. 9 • With the volume control you can set the headphone volume. Webcam use: • Start the respective application (video c
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 10 Checking the camera: After the test programme is started the camera image appears, after a few seconds, in a small flip open window. If you do not see an image: • Click on „Devices” in the menu list. Check to see if the input „ZSMC USB PC Camera“ is present and that there is a tick in front of it. If not click on this input. If no input is present reinstall the driver. • Also check in the amcap test programme menu „Options“ if there is a
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 11 Setting the microphone sensitivity • Click on „Options” in the menu list. When the appropriate selection flips open select the „Audio-Capture-Filter” function. The setting window „Properties” now appears: Here you can set the sensitivity of the microphone input on your PC. • Select „Microphone” as the audio source on the female header. • Push the volume control completely up (p. arrow). • Place a tick in the window „Enable”. When you have
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 12 Selecting sound quality • Click on „Options” in the menu list. When the appropriate selection flips open select the „Audio-Format” function. The setting window „Sound Selection” now appears: Here you can set the audio quality of the sound recording. The optimal settings are preset at the factory as can be seen from the picture. If you want to try a few settings: • Under „Format” you can select other preset audio formats. • Under „Attribute
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 13 Selecting image quality: • Click on „Options” in the menu list. When the appropriate selection flips open select the „Video Capture Pin …” function. A setting window for the video properties now appears: Here you can set the quality of the image recording. The optimal settings are preset at the factory as can be seen from the picture. If you want to try a few settings: • Under „Frame Rate” you can now set the image quality. The higher the v
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 14 Setting the image • Click on „Options” in the menu list. When the appropriate selection flips open select the „Video Capture Filter” function. Another setting window for the video properties appears: You can change various image properties with the slider control accor- ding to personal preferences. • When a tick is placed in the selection box „Auto Enable” the optimal settings are automatically applied. • Click on „Restore”, to automatical
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 15 You can set the image effects, as indicated, with the squared selection boxes. • Select under „No Flicker” the setting „50 Hz”, if you are using electrical lighting on the image object. • Select „Vertical Flip” if you want to stand the image „on its head“. • Select „Mirror Flip” if you want to mirror the image horizontally. • Select „Backlight Comp” if you want to offset interfering light from behind. When you have carried out all settings
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 16 Capture setting: With the test programme you can capture simple audio/video data in the media format „AVI“ and with a suitable player play them back on your computer. Here you only carry out settings for the capturing, how you start the capturing is explained later under „Capture function“. • Click on „Capture” in the menu list. When the appropriate selection flips open, … – select the function „Master Stream”, in order to specify, as the ma
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 17 When you have carried out the respective settings: • Click on „OK” to accept the setting and to close the respective setting window. • Click on „Cancel” to reject the setting and to close the setting window. Capture function: When you have carried out the Capture settings as described previously you can use this function to start the capturing, stop the capturing and save this capturing as data. To start the capturing: • Click on „Capture”
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IB_KH2346_V439_GB_LB3 19.12.2007 17:46 Uhr Seite 18 To stop the current capturing: • Click on „Capture” in the menu list. • When the appropriate selection flips open select the „Stop Capture” function. The capturing will now stop. To save the capturing as data: - 18 -
