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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 To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your purchase and welcome to Philips!
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What's in the Philips SPC1000NC box.They are packed in the box? EN Please check that the following items are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC1000NC. SPC 1000 NC Installation CD v.1.00 9082 100 03367 Philips SPC1000NC Installation CD-ROM WebCam including manual 3
What's in the Philips SPC1000NC box.They are packed in the box? EN Please check that the following items are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC1000NC. SPC 1000 NC Installation CD v.1.00 9082 100 03367 Philips SPC1000NC Installation CD-ROM WebCam including manual 3
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...EN CLehgaepntderof functions 1 7 2 6 3 4 5 1 Snapshot button Enables you to your (flat panel) PC monitor or laptop screen. The WebCam will derive its power from the laptop or desktop PC when a USB connection is made. 6 Digital microphone For adding voice and sound when video ... 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 ...
...EN CLehgaepntderof functions 1 7 2 6 3 4 5 1 Snapshot button Enables you to your (flat panel) PC monitor or laptop screen. The WebCam will derive its power from the laptop or desktop PC when a USB connection is made. 6 Digital microphone For adding voice and sound when video ... 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 ...
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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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... create postcards, or send them via e-mail. • Editing and special effects: after recording the images you want with the Philips SPC1000NC WebCam, the images can be easily edited using image or video editing programs. The following sections in this manual give a step-by-...years of trouble-free use the Philips SPC1000NC WebCam. 6 After installation, the new WebCam can be used for all sorts of applications, such as: • Video: use the Philips SPC1000NC WebCam for video chatting and video calling.The WebCam works with the SPC1000NC WebCam. Brilliant images and blazing colors, ...
... create postcards, or send them via e-mail. • Editing and special effects: after recording the images you want with the Philips SPC1000NC WebCam, the images can be easily edited using image or video editing programs. The following sections in this manual give a step-by-...years of trouble-free use the Philips SPC1000NC WebCam. 6 After installation, the new WebCam can be used for all sorts of applications, such as: • Video: use the Philips SPC1000NC WebCam for video chatting and video calling.The WebCam works with the SPC1000NC WebCam. Brilliant images and blazing colors, ...
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... 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 your WebCam by Philips Consumer Electronics B.V. CThhianpgtseryou should know EN Please read the following range: temperature: 0°C to 40°C, relative humidity: 45% ~ 85%. • Do not...
... 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 your WebCam by Philips Consumer Electronics B.V. CThhianpgtseryou should know EN Please read the following range: temperature: 0°C to 40°C, relative humidity: 45% ~ 85%. • Do not...
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...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 language. > Installation continues automatically. > The 'Welcome' ... 3 Click 'Next' to read or printed the user manual, continue installation by selecting the second option. 8 Notes! - Unplug all your WebCam yet. Note! Have your Windows® CD-ROM at hand during the rest of seconds the 'Language selection' screen appears. After you read...
...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 language. > Installation continues automatically. > The 'Welcome' ... 3 Click 'Next' to read or printed the user manual, continue installation by selecting the second option. 8 Notes! - Unplug all your WebCam yet. Note! Have your Windows® CD-ROM at hand during the rest of seconds the 'Language selection' screen appears. After you read...
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...> The following screen appears. 7 Click 'Next' to continue. > The 'Reboot' screen appears. 8 Select 'Yes', then click 'Finish' to restart your WebCam. 9 The items that can now connect your PC / laptop. > The V(ideo)-Lounge desktop shortcut ' ' will be installed are certain items you wish to...the 'Next' button if you do not wish to install, check the boxes before these items. Select at least 'SPC1000NC WebCam Driver' and 'Philips VLounge'. See 'Operating the WebCam'. 9 You can be installed after installation. > Via VLounge you wish to continue. > The 'Installation' screen appears. An...
...> The following screen appears. 7 Click 'Next' to continue. > The 'Reboot' screen appears. 8 Select 'Yes', then click 'Finish' to restart your WebCam. 9 The items that can now connect your PC / laptop. > The V(ideo)-Lounge desktop shortcut ' ' will be installed are certain items you wish to...the 'Next' button if you do not wish to install, check the boxes before these items. Select at least 'SPC1000NC WebCam Driver' and 'Philips VLounge'. See 'Operating the WebCam'. 9 You can be installed after installation. > Via VLounge you wish to continue. > The 'Installation' screen appears. An...
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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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... rate of your Philips SPC1000NC WebCam. Automatic exposure control and automatic white balance control, to provide the best video source signal possible; - Or you wish to capture. Full automatic control 'on /off . E.g. 30 fps means that the WebCam will capture video at... 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ %^ 3 Full automatic control: on ' is the preferred setting for improved WebCam sensitivity in low light conditions. 4 Frame rate You can choose to have maximum manual control over the WebCam settings by switching the full automatic control mode off This full automatic control mode provides a very easy...
... rate of your Philips SPC1000NC WebCam. Automatic exposure control and automatic white balance control, to provide the best video source signal possible; - Or you wish to capture. Full automatic control 'on /off . E.g. 30 fps means that the WebCam will capture video at... 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ %^ 3 Full automatic control: on ' is the preferred setting for improved WebCam sensitivity in low light conditions. 4 Frame rate You can choose to have maximum manual control over the WebCam settings by switching the full automatic control mode off This full automatic control mode provides a very easy...
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...automatic exposure option. Use the slider to set the desired gain level. 6 Reset Press this button if you would like to reset the WebCam settings to the default factory settings. 7 Restore Press this button if you would like to restore your personal preferred settings. 8 Save ...Press this white point and compensate the other colors based on the sensitivity of the sensor.The WebCam will look for lighting conditions with different color temperatures. CWheabpCtearm settings EN 5 Auto Exposure The exposure is the amount of light received ...
...automatic exposure option. Use the slider to set the desired gain level. 6 Reset Press this button if you would like to reset the WebCam settings to the default factory settings. 7 Restore Press this button if you would like to restore your personal preferred settings. 8 Save ...Press this white point and compensate the other colors based on the sensitivity of the sensor.The WebCam will look for lighting conditions with different color temperatures. CWheabpCtearm settings EN 5 Auto Exposure The exposure is the amount of light received ...
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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. 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
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...sound. > The actual background is selected. 2 Use 4 to replace the actual (real-time) background image by one from the WebCam background list is now replaced by one of view. the actual background is sufficient light in the lighting conditions will negatively influence the ...image. there is static. The better the lighting conditions, the better the performance of a curtain. - the WebCam does not move, even the slightest movement will negatively influence the image. - CWheabpCtearm settings EN ) Change background This option enables you ...
...sound. > The actual background is selected. 2 Use 4 to replace the actual (real-time) background image by one from the WebCam background list is now replaced by one of view. the actual background is sufficient light in the lighting conditions will negatively influence the ...image. there is static. The better the lighting conditions, the better the performance of a curtain. - the WebCam does not move, even the slightest movement will negatively influence the image. - CWheabpCtearm settings EN ) Change background This option enables you ...
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...effects This option enables you to the video, when the option is enabled for the first time, the Philips logo will be selected when the option is enabled. Use 4 to browse through the WebCam logo list to select an effect. 18 Use 4 to browse through your own logos. For example, ...you enable this option, a logo image will be selected. When the option is enabled. Browse Browse through the WebCam video effects list to select a logo. Select the desired corner for the first time, the first effect from the video effects list will be placed...
...effects This option enables you to the video, when the option is enabled for the first time, the Philips logo will be selected when the option is enabled. Use 4 to browse through the WebCam logo list to select an effect. 18 Use 4 to browse through your own logos. For example, ...you enable this option, a logo image will be selected. When the option is enabled. Browse Browse through the WebCam video effects list to select a logo. Select the desired corner for the first time, the first effect from the video effects list will be placed...
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... 'OK' button. > The VLounge-selection screen for the selected WebCam appears. 19 COhpaeprtaetring the WebCam EN VLounge All applications can select the 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 your Philips WebCam. • Start VLounge: - through the Windows QuickLaunch menu in...
... 'OK' button. > The VLounge-selection screen for the selected WebCam appears. 19 COhpaeprtaetring the WebCam EN VLounge All applications can select the 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 your Philips WebCam. • Start VLounge: - through the Windows QuickLaunch menu in...
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... 'VIDEO' to see a brief explanation of the button function. • If you need assistance select 'Application Help' in the 'Help' menu. 20 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, print and organise...
... 'VIDEO' to see a brief explanation of the button function. • If you need assistance select 'Application Help' in the 'Help' menu. 20 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, print and organise...
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... dialogue screen appears. 3 Click the 'OK' button to delete the selected items. Instant messaging and Internet calling (video chatting, video calling and VoIP) The Philips SPC1000NC WebCam works with all free instant messenging and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) applications such as Skype, Windows® Live Messenger,Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Messenger and...
... dialogue screen appears. 3 Click the 'OK' button to delete the selected items. Instant messaging and Internet calling (video chatting, video calling and VoIP) The Philips SPC1000NC WebCam works with all free instant messenging and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) applications such as Skype, Windows® Live Messenger,Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Messenger and...
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...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... WebCam, recording starts automatically. • Click 'Start monitoring' again to stop monitoring. • Click 'All logs' to display all available logs in the content panel. ...
...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... WebCam, recording starts automatically. • Click 'Start monitoring' again to stop monitoring. • Click 'All logs' to display all available logs in the content panel. ...
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...Recording stops automatically when harddisk space comes below the set the desired sensitivity level for the WebCam detector.The sensitivity level determines the minimum amount of movement that will cause the WebCam to start recording. Deleting videologs 1 Select the logs you wish to delete in the... settings and close the dialogue box or click ' ' or the 'Cancel' button to close the dialogue box without saving any settings. COhpaeprtaetring the WebCam EN Monitor settings • Click ' ' to access the 'Monitor settings' menu. > The following dialogue screen appears. 3 Click the 'OK'...
...Recording stops automatically when harddisk space comes below the set the desired sensitivity level for the WebCam detector.The sensitivity level determines the minimum amount of movement that will cause the WebCam to start recording. Deleting videologs 1 Select the logs you wish to delete in the... settings and close the dialogue box or click ' ' or the 'Cancel' button to close the dialogue box without saving any settings. COhpaeprtaetring the WebCam EN Monitor settings • Click ' ' to access the 'Monitor settings' menu. > The following dialogue screen appears. 3 Click the 'OK'...
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EN COhpaeprtaetring the WebCam Broadcasting your videos over the Internet In the 'Broadcast' menu you can select a website where you can broadcast your videos live. • Click the 'Broadcast' tab to open the 'Broadcast' menu. • Select the desired website by clicking the corresponding 'Launch' button. • Follow the on-screen instructions for live broadcasting of your videos on the selected website. 24
EN COhpaeprtaetring the WebCam Broadcasting your videos over the Internet In the 'Broadcast' menu you can select a website where you can broadcast your videos live. • Click the 'Broadcast' tab to open the 'Broadcast' menu. • Select the desired website by clicking the corresponding 'Launch' button. • Follow the on-screen instructions for live broadcasting of your videos on the selected website. 24