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To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your purchase and welcome to Philips! EN Your WebCam Congratulations on your product at www.philips.com/welcome 2
To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your purchase and welcome to Philips! EN Your WebCam Congratulations on your product at www.philips.com/welcome 2
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EN Please check that the following items are packed in the box? SPC 1300 NC Installation CD v.1.00 9082 100 03367 Philips SPC1300NC Installation CD-ROM WebCam including manual 3 What's in the Philips SPC1300NC box.They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC1300NC.
EN Please check that the following items are packed in the box? SPC 1300 NC Installation CD v.1.00 9082 100 03367 Philips SPC1300NC Installation CD-ROM WebCam including manual 3 What's in the Philips SPC1300NC box.They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC1300NC.
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... video calling and video recording. 7 Power LED Lights up blue when the WebCam is placed on a desk or (large) desktop monitor. 5 USB connector For connecting the WebCam to the USB port of the WebCam. 4 Clamp with rubber rims / camera foot For attaching the WebCam to take photos without using your mouse. 2 Focus ring For manually...
... video calling and video recording. 7 Power LED Lights up blue when the WebCam is placed on a desk or (large) desktop monitor. 5 USB connector For connecting the WebCam to the USB port of the WebCam. 4 Clamp with rubber rims / camera foot For attaching the WebCam to take photos without using your mouse. 2 Focus ring For manually...
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... 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 Video settings 15 Audio settings 16 Features settings 19 Operating the WebCam 19 VLounge 19 Selecting your WebCam 20 Capturing images / making video recordings 21 Instant messaging and...
... 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 Video settings 15 Audio settings 16 Features settings 19 Operating the WebCam 19 VLounge 19 Selecting your WebCam 20 Capturing images / making video recordings 21 Instant messaging and...
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...will give a step-by-step description of trouble-free use. Brilliant images and blazing colors, that's what you want with the Philips SPC1300NC WebCam, the images can be easily edited using image or video editing programs. The following sections in presentations, create postcards, or send ... this manual give you years of the installation process and explain how to use the Philips SPC1300NC WebCam for video chatting and video calling.The WebCam works with the SPC1300NC WebCam. After installation, the new WebCam can be used for all sorts of applications, such as: • Video: use...
...will give a step-by-step description of trouble-free use. Brilliant images and blazing colors, that's what you want with the Philips SPC1300NC WebCam, the images can be easily edited using image or video editing programs. The following sections in presentations, create postcards, or send ... this manual give you years of the installation process and explain how to use the Philips SPC1300NC WebCam for video chatting and video calling.The WebCam works with the SPC1300NC WebCam. After installation, the new WebCam can be used for all sorts of applications, such as: • Video: use...
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... direct sunlight exposure; - Brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of heat sources. • If your WebCam gets wet, dry it to your Philips retailer. • Do NOT use for future reference. Copyright Copyright© 2003 by any means, electronic, mechanical, ...reference. near any form or by Philips Consumer Electronics B.V. Do not open the WebCam. 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 of this publication ...
... direct sunlight exposure; - Brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of heat sources. • If your WebCam gets wet, dry it to your Philips retailer. • Do NOT use for future reference. Copyright Copyright© 2003 by any means, electronic, mechanical, ...reference. near any form or by Philips Consumer Electronics B.V. Do not open the WebCam. 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 of this publication ...
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...', double click on the CD, then double click on PCs with the operating systems Microsoft® Windows® XP and Vista. EN CInhstaaplltaetrion Installing the WebCam software The software supplied only works on the 'Setup.exe' icon. 2 Select your...
...', double click on the CD, then double click on PCs with the operating systems Microsoft® Windows® XP and Vista. EN CInhstaaplltaetrion Installing the WebCam software The software supplied only works on the 'Setup.exe' icon. 2 Select your...
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... can be installed after installation. > Via VLounge you have access to install, check the boxes before these items. Select at least 'SPC1300NC WebCam Driver' and 'Philips VLounge'. Click the 'Next' button. > The following software license agreement appears. 6 Click on 'Yes' to continue the installation. >...The 'Reboot' screen appears. 8 Select 'Yes', then click 'Finish' to restart your WebCam. 9 All required items are selected by default. 5 Click the 'Next' button if you wish to install all camera-related software. An explanation of each item is given on the left side of the screen...
... can be installed after installation. > Via VLounge you have access to install, check the boxes before these items. Select at least 'SPC1300NC WebCam Driver' and 'Philips VLounge'. Click the 'Next' button. > The following software license agreement appears. 6 Click on 'Yes' to continue the installation. >...The 'Reboot' screen appears. 8 Select 'Yes', then click 'Finish' to restart your WebCam. 9 All required items are selected by default. 5 Click the 'Next' button if you wish to install all camera-related software. An explanation of each item is given on the left side of the screen...
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EN CInhstaaplltaetrion Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop 5 5 3 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 Use the clamp and the two rubber rims to attach the WebCam to your (flat panel) PC monitor or laptop screen. • Fold the clamp to place the WebCam on a desk or (large) desktop monitor. 10
EN CInhstaaplltaetrion Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop 5 5 3 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 Use the clamp and the two rubber rims to attach the WebCam to your (flat panel) PC monitor or laptop screen. • Fold the clamp to place the WebCam on a desk or (large) desktop monitor. 10
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Demo mode Select 'Demo mode' to see a 'live video of your WebCam. on the left you see the current picture, on the right you see the effect of the adjustment on your monitor so you ultimate sharpness, ... enhance the image and video quality of the screen will be split in two halfs; EN CWheabpCtearm settings Video settings 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^& 3 Picture enhancement This option enables Philips patented Pixel Plus technology and helps you to the live preview' video image on your screen.The lower part of the...
Demo mode Select 'Demo mode' to see a 'live video of your WebCam. on the left you see the current picture, on the right you see the effect of the adjustment on your monitor so you ultimate sharpness, ... enhance the image and video quality of the screen will be split in two halfs; EN CWheabpCtearm settings Video settings 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^& 3 Picture enhancement This option enables Philips patented Pixel Plus technology and helps you to the live preview' video image on your screen.The lower part of the...
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...CWheabpCtearm settings EN 4 Full automatic control: on/off . Automatic exposure control and automatic white balance control, to get the best out of your Philips SPC1300NC WebCam. Use the slider to save your personal preferred settings. 9 Save Press this button if you would like to set the desired shutter speed.... a video picture. Shutter speed The shutter speed determines how long the camera shutter remains open menu to set the desired gain level. 7 Reset Press this button if you would like to reset the WebCam settings to the default factory settings. 8 Restore Press this button if ...
...CWheabpCtearm settings EN 4 Full automatic control: on/off . Automatic exposure control and automatic white balance control, to get the best out of your Philips SPC1300NC WebCam. Use the slider to save your personal preferred settings. 9 Save Press this button if you would like to set the desired shutter speed.... a video picture. Shutter speed The shutter speed determines how long the camera shutter remains open menu to set the desired gain level. 7 Reset Press this button if you would like to reset the WebCam settings to the default factory settings. 8 Restore Press this button if ...
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... Turn on this white point and compensate the other colors based on the backlight compensation to improve the image quality when you to set the WebCam according to your preferred setting. # Gamma Gamma enables you are not 100% pure white but have a scene where the background has a high ...control the ratio between dark and light according to your preferred setting. % Black and white The 'Black and white' checkbox is selected, the WebCam will then calculate all other colors accordingly, just like to set the color reproduction from black and white to a full color image or video ...
... Turn on this white point and compensate the other colors based on the backlight compensation to improve the image quality when you to set the WebCam according to your preferred setting. # Gamma Gamma enables you are not 100% pure white but have a scene where the background has a high ...control the ratio between dark and light according to your preferred setting. % Black and white The 'Black and white' checkbox is selected, the WebCam will then calculate all other colors accordingly, just like to set the color reproduction from black and white to a full color image or video ...
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Audio settings * ( * Audio enhancement This option helps you to enhance the audio quality of the WebCam in order to take pictures of mirrored images. Volume level wizard Helps you set up the microphone volume level. • Test the microphone volume level .... 15 CWheabpCtearm settings EN & Mirror Clicking the 'Mirror Image' checkbox flips the image horizontally.You can use this feature when you want to use the Philips SPC1300NC and monitor as a mirror, or to achieve optimal voice quality when video calling. Use the slider to adjust audio quality to your own personal preference...
Audio settings * ( * Audio enhancement This option helps you to enhance the audio quality of the WebCam in order to take pictures of mirrored images. Volume level wizard Helps you set up the microphone volume level. • Test the microphone volume level .... 15 CWheabpCtearm settings EN & Mirror Clicking the 'Mirror Image' checkbox flips the image horizontally.You can use this feature when you want to use the Philips SPC1300NC and monitor as a mirror, or to achieve optimal voice quality when video calling. Use the slider to adjust audio quality to your own personal preference...
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Digital zoom magnifies the pixels but not the actual image. EN CWheabpCtearm 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. ¡ Digital zoom Use the digital zoom option to set the desired zoom level. 16 It degrades image quality. Use the slider to get an object closer.
Digital zoom magnifies the pixels but not the actual image. EN CWheabpCtearm 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. ¡ Digital zoom Use the digital zoom option to set the desired zoom level. 16 It degrades image quality. Use the slider to get an object closer.
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... the actual (real-time) background image by one from the WebCam background list is selected. 2 Use 4 to browse through the WebCam background list and select a background. the colors of a curtain. - there is static. the WebCam does not move, even the slightest movement will negatively influence the...background is taken.You will hear a shutter sound. > The actual background is enabled for the first time, the first image from the WebCam background list or by the selected background. 17 lighting conditions are now counted down and a picture of the 'Change background' feature. -...
... the actual (real-time) background image by one from the WebCam background list is selected. 2 Use 4 to browse through the WebCam background list and select a background. the colors of a curtain. - there is static. the WebCam does not move, even the slightest movement will negatively influence the...background is taken.You will hear a shutter sound. > The actual background is enabled for the first time, the first image from the WebCam background list or by the selected background. 17 lighting conditions are now counted down and a picture of the 'Change background' feature. -...
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... the logo to be selected when the option is enabled for the first time, the Philips logo will be selected and shown in the upper right corner of the Video stream. Use 4 to browse through the WebCam frame list to select a frame. ∞ Video effects This option enables you to add... video effects to place an overlay (frame) over the current video stream. Browse Browse through the WebCam video effects list to select a logo. Use 4 to browse through your harddisk content to the video, when the option is enabled for the first ...
... the logo to be selected when the option is enabled for the first time, the Philips logo will be selected and shown in the upper right corner of the Video stream. Use 4 to browse through the WebCam frame list to select a frame. ∞ Video effects This option enables you to add... video effects to place an overlay (frame) over the current video stream. Browse Browse through the WebCam video effects list to select a logo. Use 4 to browse through your harddisk content to the video, when the option is enabled for the first ...
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...WebCam you wish to operate. 1 Open the 'Preferences' menu. 2 Select 'Video Device'. > All WebCams connected are shown. 3 Select the WebCam you wish to operate. 4 Click the 'OK' button. > The VLounge-selection screen for easy access to your taskbar; - Selecting your WebCam When more than one WebCam... is the central application for the selected WebCam appears. 19 through the ... selection screen appears. via the Philips V(ideo)-Lounge application.VLounge is installed and connected to your Philips WebCam. • Start VLounge: -...
...WebCam you wish to operate. 1 Open the 'Preferences' menu. 2 Select 'Video Device'. > All WebCams connected are shown. 3 Select the WebCam you wish to operate. 4 Click the 'OK' button. > The VLounge-selection screen for easy access to your taskbar; - Selecting your WebCam When more than one WebCam... is the central application for the selected WebCam appears. 19 through the ... selection screen appears. via the Philips V(ideo)-Lounge application.VLounge is installed and connected to your Philips WebCam. • Start VLounge: -...
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...video clips or folders containg captures in the content panel. • Click ' ' to maximize the lower part of the screen and display the camera preview. • Click ' ' to maximize the upper part of the screen and display your captured images and video recordings. • Move ...your photos and video recordings. • Click the 'Capture' tab to start a video recording. EN COhpaeprtaetring 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, ...
...video clips or folders containg captures in the content panel. • Click ' ' to maximize the lower part of the screen and display the camera preview. • Click ' ' to maximize the upper part of the screen and display your captured images and video recordings. • Move ...your photos and video recordings. • Click the 'Capture' tab to start a video recording. EN COhpaeprtaetring 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, ...
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... wish to delete the selected items. Instant messaging and Internet calling (video chatting, video calling and VoIP) The Philips SPC1300NC WebCam works with all free instant messenging and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) applications such as Skype, Windows® Live Messenger,Yahoo!... COhpaeprtaetring the WebCam EN Deleting captured items 1 Select the items you need assistance select 'Application Help' in the content panel or under 'Images', '...
... wish to delete the selected items. Instant messaging and Internet calling (video chatting, video calling and VoIP) The Philips SPC1300NC WebCam works with all free instant messenging and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) applications such as Skype, Windows® Live Messenger,Yahoo!... COhpaeprtaetring the WebCam EN Deleting captured items 1 Select the items you need assistance select 'Application Help' in the content panel or under 'Images', '...
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...total amount of videologs is shown above the content panel (top right). > The 'Movement' indicator ( ) shows the amount of movement that is detected within the Webcam field of view. • Click 'Start monitoring' to start monitoring. > If movement is detected within the field of view of the... to display the log(s) made on that date in the content panel. • Click ' ' to maximize the lower part of the screen and display the camera preview. • Click ' ' to maximize the upper part of the screen and display your videologs. • Move your cursor onto a button to see a brief ...
...total amount of videologs is shown above the content panel (top right). > The 'Movement' indicator ( ) shows the amount of movement that is detected within the Webcam field of view. • Click 'Start monitoring' to start monitoring. > If movement is detected within the field of view of the... to display the log(s) made on that date in the content panel. • Click ' ' to maximize the lower part of the screen and display the camera preview. • Click ' ' to maximize the upper part of the screen and display your videologs. • Move your cursor onto a button to see a brief ...