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E n g lish Contents 1 Your WebCam Welcome What’s in the box Functional overview 2 Getting started Install the webcam software Connect the webcam to your PC / notebook 3 Adjust webcam settings WebCam Companion Image settings menu Audio settings menu Property pages 2 2 2 3 4 4 6 7 7 7 8 9 4 Operate the webcam with video calling and chatting 13 7HFKQLFDO VSHFLÀFDWLRQV 14 6 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) 15 7 Service and support Need help? Information to the customer 18 18 18 EN 1
1 Your WebCam Congratulations on your purchase, and ZHOFRPH WR 3KLOLSV 7R IXOO\ EHQHÀW IURP WKH support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. At www.philips.com/welcome, select your language and choose ‘Register my product’. Then follow the onscreen instructions for registration. 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.
a E n g lish Functional overview g b f c d e a Snapshot button Take photos directly without the mouse. b Focus ring Adjust the focus of the image manually. c Rotating joint &KDQJH WKH YLHZLQJ ÀHOG RI WKH webcam manually. d Clamp with rubber rims 0RXQW WKH ZHEFDP RQ \RXU ÁDW panel) PC monitor or notebook screen. Fold the clamp when the webcam is placed on a desk or (large) desktop monitor. e USB connector Connect the webcam to the USB port of the notebook or desktop PC.
2 Getting started Install the webcam software The software supplied only works on PCs with the operating systems Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP2), Vista and Windows 7. See ‘Information to the customer - System requirements’. Note Before you start, unplug all your USB devices (except USB keyboard and USB mouse). Do not plug in your webcam yet. Run the 3 When the welcome screen appears, click ‘Next’ to continue.
When the ‘Installation’ screen appears, click ‘Next’ to install all items. if you do not want to install any item except ‘WebCam Driver SPC640NC’ and ‘Philips CamSuite’, uncheck the item, then click ‘Next’. E n g lish 5 8 6 When the ‘Reboot’ screen appears, select ‘Yes’, then click ‘Finish’ to restart your PC / notebook. When the software license agreement appears, click ‘Yes’ to continue installation.
Connect the webcam to your PC / notebook Before you connect the webcam to the PC / notebook, make sure to run the installation CD ÀUVW 6HH ¶,QVWDOO ,QVWDOO WKH ZHEFDP VRIWZDUH· 3 3 2 2 1 2 Turn on the PC / notebook. 3 Use the clamp to mount the webcam on your PC monitor or notebook screen. Fold the clamp to place the webcam on a desk or (large) desktop monitor. 4 Aim the webcam as needed. 6 EN Connect the cable to the USB port of the PC / notebook.
You can adjust all SPC640NC webcam settings on respective property pages. However, through the Philips CamSuite application, you can easily access a number of the most used settings (properties). When you activate the instant messaging or VoIP service (Skype, Windows® Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, etc.), the Philips CamSuite control panel appears automatically.
To close the control panel for the selected item, click . To return to the Philips CamSuite control panel, click again. Digital zoom With this function, you can get a closer view of an object. 1 Press to open the [Digital Zoom] control panel. Note 'LJLWDO ]RRP PDJQLÀHV WKH SL[HOV EXW QRW WKH actual image. It degrades image quality. Face tracking If you activate the [Face tracking] option, the webcam will track your face.
General settings E n g lish The result is more listening comfort and easier communication. Just check the box before [Noise Reduction] to activate this option. Property pages On the [Properties] pages, you can adjust all available SPC640NC webcam settings (properties). Note You can adjust the following general settings: For easy access to the most used webcam settings (Image, Audio), open the Philips CamSuite control panel and make settings as described in the previous chapters.
Country (region) Europe North America China Taiwan Japan Region frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz Region-dependent Tip 3OHDVH FKHFN \RXU ORFDO PDLQV RXWSXW WR ÀQG the correct [Region] setting. You can now adjust the following video settings: [Full automatic control] This full automatic control mode provides a very easy way to get the best out of your Philips SPC640NC webcam. Or you can choose to have maximum manual control over the webcam settings by switching the full automatic control mode off.
[Reset] Press this button if you would like to reset the webcam settings to the default factory settings. [Restore] Press this button if you would like to restore your personal preferred settings. [Save] Press this button if you would like to save your personal preferred settings. [Auto White Balance] Most light sources are not 100% pure white but have a certain ‘color temperature’. Normally our eyes compensate for lighting conditions with different color temperatures.
Audio settings Features settings Click the [Audio] tab. » The [Audio] settings screen appears. You can now adjust the audio volume setting: [Noise Reduction] For an explanation of the feature and information on how to activate it via the Philips CamSuite control panel, see ‘Adjust webcam settings -Audio settings menu - Noise reduction’. Volume slider This slider provides manual control over the microphone. 12 EN Click the [Features] tab. » The [Features] settings screen appears.
E n g lish 4 Operate the webcam with video calling and chatting The Philips SPC640NC webcam works with instant messenging and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) applications such as Skype, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger.
5 Technical specifications Sensor Real video resolution (Max.) Real still image resolution (Max.) Interpolated still image resolution (Max.) Frames per second F-number Lens view angle Interfacing USB cable length Microphone Power Voltage requirements 14 EN VGA CMOS 640 x 480 640 x 480 1280 x 960 30 fps (maximum) 2.6 55 degrees USB 2.0, UVC compliant 1m Digital built-in Supplied via USB cable 5V ( ), 0.
E n g lish 6 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) How can I adjust image quality? The default settings of the Philips SPC640NC webcam usually offer the best possible image quality. It might be possible that you are not FRPSOHWHO\ VDWLVÀHG ZLWK WKH FXUUHQW LPDJH quality. In this case, follow the steps below to adjust image quality according to you own personal preferences.
7 8 5 Set the Philips SPC640NC webcam or the connected headset as default device for ‘Voice recording’. 6 Click ‘OK’ to save your settings. Adjust the brightness of the displayed image or video. Use the slider WR ÀQG \RXU SUHIHUUHG VHWWLQJ 6OLGLQJ WR the left makes the image darker; sliding to the right makes the image brighter. For Windows Vista: Click [Ok] to save your settings. 1 Click the Windows ‘Start’ button (bottom left of your screen). 2 3 4 5 Open the ‘Control panel’.
3 3 Click the [Video] tab. » The [Video] setting screen appears. Click the button to open the [Properties] page. » The [General] settings screen appears. 4 4 Click the [Reset] button. » All webcam settings are now reset back to the default factory settings. Click the [Video] tab. » The [Video] setting screen appears. 5 Click [Ok] to save your settings. 5 Check whether [Full automatic control] is enabled (box checked). If it is enabled, uncheck the box to disable [Full automatic control].
7 Service and support Need help? First of all, read this user manual carefully. When you have additional questions about setup, usage, warranty, etc. of the SPC640NC, see www.philips.com/support. 1 At ‘www.philips.com/support’, select your country / language. 2 Enter ‘SPC640NC’ after ‘Model number or keyword’ and click ‘Search’. 3 Click ‘SPC640NC’ under ‘Your results’.
Environmental information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Disposal of your old product Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. E n g lish FCC compliance a this device may not cause harmful interference, and b this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
System requirements Microsoft ® Windows® XP (SP2), Vista or Windows 7; Intel Pentium® IV, 850Mhz or equivalent; 512 MB RAM (for XP) or 1 GB RAM (for Windows Vista and Windows 7) with 200 MB free hard disk space; One free USB port (USB 2.0) and CD-ROM or DVD drive. Disclaimer of warranty The software on the CD-ROM supplied is sold ‘as is’ and without warranties whether expressed or implied.
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