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VALCam USB with Flash 

 
 

Introduction 

 

Thanks for purchasing the 

VALCam USB

, the first image acquisition system 

designed specifically for photo-ID and visual database applications.  All 
camera controls (pan, tilt, zoom and exposure level) are available from the 
mouse or keyboard.  Manual positioning of the camera is eliminated for 
increased operator efficiency.  

 

The 

VALCam Professional

 also includes 

One Click Auto Centering

Double click on the subject’s nose and the camera will immediately center 
itself in under a second. 
 
In addition to hands off control, the 

VALCam USB 

provides a synchronized 

photoflash for consistent high quality image acquisition in any environment. 
Software controls are provided for flash intensity and flesh tone adjustments 
making the acquisition of top quality images a snap.  High quality captures 
with perfect skin tones and exposure can be obtained effortlessly in any 
environment, even dark rooms!     

                               
 
 
 

 

 

                          

 

 

 

Video Associates Labs, Inc. 

11525A Stonehollow Dr., Suite 130 

Austin, TX  78758 

1-800-331-0547 

www.VAL.com 

 
 
 
 

 
 

 

 
Features Include: 
 

 

One Click Auto Centering on USB Professional 

 

Complete SDK available on request 

 

Complete USB hardware interface 
The only connection to the computer is a USB cable 

 

Mouse control of pan, tilt, zoom and exposure in Pan/Tilt/Zoom 
version. Zoom in/out for the Zoom version. 

 

Uses optical pan, tilt, zoom for highest resolution. 

 

Synchronized photoflash with software control of flash exposure 
and flesh tones. Perfect captures even in dark rooms. 

 

Hassle free integration of photoflash.  

 

Includes 32 Bit Twain Driver.  Optional Software Developers Kit 
available. 

 

Will work in all major Windows photo ID and imaging 
applications.  

 

High-resolution single chip CCD array (796x494). 

 

Auto Focus, S-video output. 

 

Available in both NTSC and PAL video standards. 

 
Quick start

 instructions for hardware and software installation are provided. 

A trouble-shooting guide will help resolve any installation and operational 
problems.  The 

Imaging Hints and Tips

 section will help the end user 

achieve high quality captures. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

If technical support is needed please contact: 

Video Associates Labs, Inc. 

Phone: 800-331-0547 

Fax: 512-491-7619 

Email: 

[email protected]

 

Summary of Contents for VALCam USB

Page 1: ...30 Austin TX 78758 1 800 331 0547 www VAL com 2 Features Include One Click Auto Centering on USB Professional Complete SDK available on request Complete USB hardware interface The only connection to t...

Page 2: ...ter software installation 2 Mount the photoflash to the hot shoe connector on top of the camera 3 Connect the flash cable to the matching receptacle on the back of the camera 4 Connect the power adapt...

Page 3: ...if you are queried during the installation 5 The installation process will install 2 devices before the process is completed 6 You can confirm the installation by opening Device Manager and noting the...

Page 4: ...camera position 5 Hold down the cursor keys to move the camera continuously NOTE This feature can also be used to center scars and tattoos for law enforcement applications 8 Using the Click Drag and R...

Page 5: ...Captures for more details on obtaining high quality captures 10 Sharpness Control 1 Click the Advanced tab on the Adjust Dialog box 2 The After Capture control adjusts post capture image enhancement...

Page 6: ...d varying subject distances with no degradation of image quality Once the flash intensity is set for a given subject distance all captures will be identical even with different amounts of room light T...

Page 7: ...ust the Flash Red and Flash Blue controls on the main dialog for color balance Use the Flash Color Correction setting that needs the smallest adjustment of the Red and Blue 6 If desired this process c...

Page 8: ...run the VALCam executable as a standalone application and capture images directly to the Window s clipboard You can then paste these images into any applications that will support the Window s clipbo...

Page 9: ...nd Blue controls on the main screen 18 Use the Flash Color Correction setting that has the lowest amount of correction You can also experiment with adjusting Flash Red and Flash Blue if desired Genera...

Page 10: ...en using the Flash be sure to set the Flash Brightness for the correct distance and illumination Adjust the Flash Color Correction and Flash Colors for optimal color adjustment When not using the Flas...

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