5
8.
Connect the
yellow
power connector to the matching
yellow
connector on
the camera.
9.
Connect the photoflash cable to the matching white connector on the multi-
cable.
10.
Connect the 25-pin connector on the multi-connector to the USB converter
box.
11.
Connect the power supply to the
USB converter box.
12.
Connect the USB cable to the
converter box. Do not connect the
other end of the USB cable to the
computer.
13.
If desired the external USB
converter can be removed from the
flash bracket. An extended 10 ft
cable is available from Video
Associates.
Final Installation for Win XP and Win 2000
1.
Run
Setup VALCam USB.EXE
located on the installation CD.
2.
Verify that the camera is configured as described above. Make sure the
power supply is connected and plugged in to a wall outlet.
3.
Verify that the USB cable from the Zoom camera or the converter box is
attached. Plug the USB cable to your computer USB port.
4.
The computer will find new hardware and install the device. Answer
Yes
or
Continue
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
“
VALCam USB Camera
” listed under “
Imaging Devices
”
NOTE: When upgrading software ALWAYS UNPLUG THE POWER
SUPPLY CONNECTOR before installing the new software. Plug in the
6
Power Supply Connector after the software upgrade is installed.
Camera firmware will not be upgraded unless this procedure is
followed.
Basic Operation
1.
Confirm that the display settings of your computer are set to 24 or
32-bit color (16 bit is not recommended)
.
2.
Click on
START->PROGRAMS->VALCam USB
and start the
application.
3.
The application will determine if the
DirectX
version installed on the
computer is capable of using the camera. If the version needs to be
upgraded, an error message will be displayed. The Microsoft DirectX
upgrade is provided on the installation CD. If necessary run the
DirectX upgrade and restart the camera application.
4.
The
VALCAM ID
capture control box will appear.
If you receive an
error message or the capture control box does not appear
displaying live video, consult the troubleshooting guide.
