FlexCam™ USB Installation & Operation Manual ClearOne Communications, Inc.
ii Table of Contents Introduction Table of Contents Introduction Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 ClearOne cameras are compact, precision instruments designed for accuracy, ease of Professional services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Introduction Introduction Product registration System requirements Please register your camera using the online registration form in the Product section FlexCam USB at www.clearone.com. We are better able to provide technical assistance when your • Pentium II 350 MHz or higher, PowerPC Mac or higher product is properly registered. Registration information is also used to notify you of upgrades and new product information. • Windows 98, 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP or Mac OS 8.6, 9.
Getting Started 5 Getting Started Getting Started Installing USB drivers Before you can use your FlexCam USB, you must install the proper USB drivers on your PC or Mac.The drivers are found on the USB Software and Driver Disk that came with your FlexCam USB. To install USB drivers on a PC 1. Insert the USB Software and Driver Disk into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Plug in the FlexCam USB. The Found New Hardware Wizard will open. Figure 4. Driver Files Search Results 4.
6 Getting Started To install USB drivers on a Mac 7 ArcSoft Software ArcSoft Software The FlexCam USB is compatible with Mac OS 8.6 through OS X. 1. Insert the USB Software and Driver Disk into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click the ArcSoft icon to open the CD content window. The USB Software and Driver Disk includes two programs for video capture and editing: VideoImpression 1.6 and PhotoStudio 5 (PhotoStudio 4 on the Mac). Please note that the VideoImpression 1.
8 ArcSoft Software 9 ArcSoft Software To install on a Mac OS 1. Double-click the VideoImpression 1.6 Installer (see Figure 6) and follow the onscreen prompts. 2. When VideoImpression has finished installing, double-click the PhotoStudio installer and follow the onscreen prompts. 3. Restart your computer. To capture video in VideoImpression 1. Open VideoImpression by clicking the desktop icon or by selecting VideoImpression from the Start menu. Figure 11. Selecting the camera Figure 10.
10 ArcSoft Software Video capture on Mac OS 11 ArcSoft Software 3. Select Acquire from the File menu to open the View Finder window. In this window you can make adjustments and capture the image. The video capture window in the Mac version of VideoImpression is different from the one found in the Windows version. Instead of being embedded in the VideoImpression screen, it is a separate window. To access the video capture window 1. Click the capture icon (see Figure 11). 2.
12 Camera Care Camera Care Camera Care 13 Camera lens and lens holder The camera lens is held in place by the lens holder. Both are permanently attached to the camera head. Do not try to rethread or unscrew the lens holder. Handling the camera • Read and understand all instructions before using. Gooseneck • Do not operate the camera if the USB cable is damaged or if the camera has been dropped or damaged. A qualified service technician must examine the camera before it can be used again.
14 Appendix Appendix 15 Appendix Specifications Image Sensor PC/Mac Interface Troubleshooting ¼" Progressive Color CCD USB (cable attached) I’ve installed the FlexCam USB. Why doesn't the picture appear? Total Pixels USB Cable Length Connect the FlexCam USB to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Ensure 692 (H) x 504 (V) = 350K total 4.33'/1.
16 Appendix Warranty 17 Appendix assume any obligation or other liability in connection with the products. No action, regardless of form, arising out of or relating to the product or this warranty, may be brought by end user ClearOne Communications, Inc. (Manufacturer) warrants that this product is free of defects in more than one (1) year after the cause of action has accrued. both materials and workmanship. Should any part of this product be defective, the Manufacturer agrees, at its option, to: A.
18 Appendix Compliance 19 Appendix Standard(s) to which Conformity is declared: 89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive": FCC Part 15 Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
20 21 Appendix FlexCam USB application examples USB FlexCam USB Camera PC or Mac USB XGA Laptop FlexCam USB Camera USB LCD Projector XGA Microscope FlexCam USB Camera Laptop LCD Projector Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760