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 VALCam Laptop Documentation 

 

Introduction

 

Thank you for purchasing the 

VALCam Laptop

the first image acquisition system designed 

specifically for photo-ID and visual database 

applications for laptop computers.  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.  

 

In addition to hands free control, the 

VALCam 

Laptop 

uses 

Video Associates Lab’s     

technology. A high intensity light is automatically 

fired with each capture. The 

VALCam 

will 

automatically adjust for perfect captures. 

Software adjustments are provided for exposure, 

color intensity, and flesh tone control. High 

quality captures with perfect skin tones 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 

 

Summary of Contents for VALCam Laptop Zoom with CamLite

Page 1: ...ed for increased operator efficiency In addition to hands free control the VALCam Laptop uses Video Associates Lab s technology A high intensity light is automatically fired with each capture The VALC...

Page 2: ...imaging applications High resolution single chip CCD array 796x494 Auto Focus S video output Available in both NTSC and PAL video standards Kits include Pan Tilt Zoom or Zoom only camera VideoVue PCM...

Page 3: ...sub cable RS 232 Multi cable wiring harness 9 pin to 25 pin adapter 110v power cord Universal mounting bracket for lamp Instruction Manual 6500 688 VALCam Laptop Zoom with CamLite High resolution S vi...

Page 4: ...the computer is powered off and insert the PCMCIA card with the attached cable into a PCMCIA slot on the laptop computer 3 Locate the CamLite external box a Attach the S video end of the black PCMCIA...

Page 5: ...ctor on the multi cable to the matching S video connector on the Pan Tilt camera Verify the cable connector is properly oriented and gently insert connector DO NOT FORCE THE CONNECTION f Connect the r...

Page 6: ...oom camera 5 Attach the AC power cable for the external box to a power source Verify that the power switch on the Pan Tilt camera is in the on position Verify that the power indicators on the external...

Page 7: ...drive Drivers for Win 2000 XP and 98SE are provided Be sure to use the floppy that matches your operating system 4 After the drivers are installed reboot the computer and restart Windows Insert the fl...

Page 8: ...on Hold down keys to initiate action and release keys to stop action Pan Tilt Zoom camera only 3 Place the mouse over the button and hold down the left mouse button The camera will zoom in When the mo...

Page 9: ...and verify that the Lamp comes on If the live preview image is too dark click the brighter button 1 or more times If the image is too bright click the darker button 1 or more times Each time these bu...

Page 10: ...matically turn on and turn off You do not have to turn the lamp on prior to taking a capture 5 Select the Use Lamp No radio button Adjust the Brighter and Darker buttons to set the exposure Click the...

Page 11: ...be password protected if desired This allows only managers and administrators access to the Adjust dialog box Opening the Adjustment dialog box Click the Adjustment button on the main dialog Note All...

Page 12: ...decrease Red If the image is green increase Blue and increase Red 5 Adjust the Cam Sharp control for the desired sharpness A value between 6 and 9 is recommended If the value is too high the image wil...

Page 13: ...ents in exposure settings 9 Adjust the Image Size control to set the resolution of the captured image The default is 400x300 but 640x480 should also be tried 10 Adjust the Sharpness control to set pos...

Page 14: ...rough your application The VALCam laptop dialog box will appear 3 Verify that the Use Lamp On and Preview Yes radio buttons are enabled 4 Click the Lamp On button The lamp will come on Adjust the Iris...

Page 15: ...and remembered sessions NOTE The C and S are short keys for capturing the image 6 Once the settings are optimized the Capture button can be clicked without clicking the Preview check box or clicking...

Page 16: ...cated in the Windows folder or sub folder 2 The file will open in Notepad Scroll down and locate the Password None entry 3 Modify this entry with a password of your choice Example Password 007 4 Resta...

Page 17: ...t the external power box and camera have their green LED illuminated d Run the Black Box Tester utility under Programs VALCam Laptop e Verify that the Com port is enabled in the BIOS and that another...

Page 18: ...to verify that the hardware is properly installed There should be an entry for Video Associates Labs in the Sound Video Game Controller section Verify that there are no error indicators next to the Vi...

Page 19: ...ected the VALCam as the twain source for your application Consult the your application instructions for selecting a Twain source if you do not know how this is done b Verify that the file Twain_32 dll...

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