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Contents

Your WebCam

Welcome

What’s in the box

Functional overview

Getting started

Install the webcam software

Connect the webcam to your

PC / notebook

Adjust webcam settings

WebCam Companion

Image settings menu

Audio settings menu

Property pages

Operate the webcam with video
calling and chatting

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Service and support

Need help?

Information to the customer

Summary of Contents for SPC640NC

Page 1: ...SPC640NC EN User manual Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome ...

Page 2: ...re 4 Connect the webcam to your PC notebook 6 3 Adjust webcam settings 7 WebCam Companion 7 Image settings menu 7 Audio settings menu 8 Property pages 9 4 Operate the webcam with video calling and chatting 13 7HFKQLFDO VSHFLÀFDWLRQV 14 6 Frequently asked questions FAQ 15 7 Service and support 18 Need help 18 Information to the customer 18 ...

Page 3: ... carefully and retain them for future reference It may be helpful to have the instructions for use for the PC at hand for reference Welcome The Philips SPC640NC webcam you have just purchased is manufactured to the highest standards and will give you years of trouble free use Brilliant images and amazing sound quality that s what you get with the SPC640NC webcam After installation the new webcam c...

Page 4: ... 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 Supply power to the webcam when it is connected to the notebook or desktop PC f Digital microphone Capture voice and sound during video calling and recording g Power LED Light up when the webcam ...

Page 5: ... devices except USB keyboard and USB mouse Do not plug in your webcam yet Run the QVWDOODWLRQ 520 ÀUVW Have your Windows CD ROM at hand If you connect the webcam without installation of the CD ROM you will not be able to use the features available in Philips applications 1 Place the installation CD ROM onto the CD ROM DVD drive of your PC notebook 2 When the language selection screen appears selec...

Page 6: ...uite you can adjust the webcam settings See Adjust webcam settings 5 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 6 When the software license agreement appears click Yes to continue installation 7 When the following screen appears click Next to continue...

Page 7: ...C notebook 2 Connect the cable to the USB port of the PC notebook Wait for completion of the LQVWDOODWLRQ IRU ÀUVW WLPH XVH RQO until the following balloon appears at the bottom right corner of the screen 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 3 3 2 2 EN ...

Page 8: ...trol panel to open the Image Settings menu 2 Check the box before an item to activate that item 3 Click to open the control panel for that item 3 Adjust webcam settings 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 o...

Page 9: ...KLV IXQFWLRQ RX FDQ VLJQLÀFDQWO reduce all stationary noises picked up by the webcam s microphone such as air conditioner noise and the noise made by the fan inside your computer It enhances clarity of speech in both quiet and noisy environments 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...

Page 10: ... may need to change the setting to optimize the image quality The region frequency settings for different countries are listed below 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 For easy access to the most us...

Page 11: ...that the webcam will capture video at 30 frames per second Auto Exposure The exposure is the amount of light received by the sensor and is determined by how long the sensor is exposed to capture a snapshot or video frame The result depends on the VHQVLWLYLW RI WKH VHQVRU 7KH ZHEFDP ZLOO ÀQG the optimal setting if you select the automatic exposure option Shutter Speed The shutter speed determines h...

Page 12: ...to take pictures of mirrored images Gain In video gain is the amount of white in a video picture Use the slider to set the desired gain level 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 pref...

Page 13: ...explanation of the feature and information on how to activate it via the Philips CamSuite control panel see Adjust webcam settings Image settings menu Digital zoom Audio 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 pa...

Page 14: ...s such as Skype Windows Live Messenger Yahoo Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger After installation of an application make the required webcam settings within the application in order to be able to properly use the webcam YLD WKH VSHFLÀF DSSOLFDWLRQ Tip For details see the help function of the application and Adjust webcam settings WebCam Companion En g lish EN ...

Page 15: ...age resolution Max 640 x 480 Interpolated still image resolution Max 1280 x 960 Frames per second 30 fps maximum F number 2 6 Lens view angle 55 degrees Interfacing USB 2 0 UVC compliant USB cable length 1 m Microphone Digital built in Power Supplied via USB cable Voltage requirements 5V 0 5A EN ...

Page 16: ... slide to the right to see less details 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 1 Open a...

Page 17: ...re applications that do not necessarily need to run 2 Double click on the Philips CamSuite icon in the Windows taskbar bottom 7 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 8 Click Ok to save your settings Note 7R FKDQJH WKH YLGHR UHVROXWLRQ ÀQG DQG XVH the ...

Page 18: ...mage resolution depend on the VSHFLÀFDWLRQV RI RXU 3 QRWHERRN 7KH webcam software will automatically adjust frame rate and resolution as good as possible for your particular situation It might be SRVVLEOH WKDW WKH VSHFLÀFDWLRQV RI RXU 3 notebook do not meet the requirements for maximum frame rate and resolution setting No image is available on the screen What should I do 1 Ensure that the webcam i...

Page 19: ...ted to the implied warranties of PHUFKDQWDELOLW DQG ÀWQHVV IRU D SDUWLFXODU purpose Philips assumes no responsibility for any error that may appear in this document Philips makes no commitment to update nor to keep current the information contained in this document 7 Service and support Need help First of all read this user manual carefully When you have additional questions about setup usage warr...

Page 20: ...cause harmful interference and b this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation Thi...

Page 21: ... various software and hardware environments into which this program may be put no warranty RI ÀWQHVV IRU D SDUWLFXODU SXUSRVH LV RIIHUHG Limitations of damages The vendor will not be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages including damages for loss of business loss RI SURÀWV RU WKH OLNH ZKHWKHU EDVHG RQ breach of contract tort including negligence product liability or ...

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