ION Optix MyoCam-S, Hardware Manual

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MyoCam-S Hardware Manual
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The MyoCam-S is compatible with any Windows program that uses the Microsoft's DirectX 9 camera API
(DirectShow). As there are many available video acquisition programs, including Microsoft's free
MovieMaker, IonOptix does not provide a separate video display and acquisition program with the
MyoCam-S.
Displaying Live Video
My Computer - MyoCam-S My Computer - Live Display
Windows XP provides a simple built-in mechanism for viewing live images from a DirectX camera in
the Windows Explorer. Simply double click on the the camera name (Aemics VI80U/USB Camera)
and then a live video display will appear.
Camera properties can not be changed from the Windows Explorer. The live display will
use the last parameters set by a program that provides access the MyoCam-S camera
properties, such as MovieMaker.
Accessing Camera Properties in Microsoft MovieMaker
All of the MyoCam-S video settings are set in software
using the standard Windows DirectShow camera
properties function. The location and instructions for
accessing the camera properties vary depending upon
the program that you are using. However, once they are
open, they generally operate the same way.
For example, if you are using Windows Movie Maker,
you access the MyoCam-S properties pages by clicking
on the "Capture from video devices" link. Then, select
"Aemics VIO80U USB Camera", click the "Configure..."
button (1) and finally click the "Camera Settings" button
(2). The MyoCam-S
Properties dialog will appear,
allowing you to adjust the settings.
Windows Moviemaker Camera Properties
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