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Q
CMOS sensors? what's that? And why would I want it?
A
CMOS sensor technology promises a better quality image at lower prices in the near future.
The images will be clearer due to improved image capture (or less image "noise"), and the costs
will come down based on new manufacturing techniques, circuit design, and lenses. So you'll
get more for less.
Q
Everyone talks about the resolution of a digital video camera. What is resolution?
A
Resolution determines how sharp and clear the picture is on your computer screen. Technically
speaking, it's a measure of pixels and lines, width by height. In desktop videoconferencing, 2
common measurements are: CIF (common intermediate format) displays 352 pixels per line
and 288 lines per picture and QCIF is 176x144.
Q
Why are Frames Per Second (FPS) important?
A
Because it determines how "life-like" the video is on your computer screen. Frames per second
is the number of individual images that you see on the screen per second. Thirty frames viewed
in one second is "real time video," and is like watching a show on your TV set. In desktop
videoconferencing, 5-10 fps is considered to be acceptable for viewing.
Q
What’s the frame rate for C-it Digital Video PC camera?
A
We can reach CIF 30 frames per second for local view.
Q
How do I adjust the color and contrast?
A
Open the C-it Video Camera application first. Click the Options (O) button in the upper right
corner of the Camera window. This will open the Options dialog box. Click the Video Format
button to see the dialog box where you can adjust camera contrast, saturation, hue, etc.
Q
Can I zoom in or out?
A
Yes. While using the Internet Video Conference Center, you can easily zoom in or zoom out
the image by clicking the Ò<Ò and Ò>Ó buttons in the upper right corner of video windows.
Q
What’s the standard length for USB cable? Can I replace the cable with the longer one?
A
The standard cable length for PC USB device is 6 feet. The longer cable get more noise, so the
video quality may be affected
Q
Can I go outside and use The C-it Digital Video PC Camera as a digital camera?
A
Well, you can go as far as your USB cable can stretch without unplugging. The C-it USB
camera is a desktop camera and should remain connected to the PC to operate.
Q
I already have an earlier version of the Xirlink software. How do I upgrade?
A
Please visit the C-it Web page at www.Citnow.com and look for available upgrades.
Q
How much does C-it Digital Video PC Camera cost?
A
Please visit the C-it Web page at www.Citnow.com and look for available upgrades.
Q
Are site license available?
A
Yes. Please call us at 408-324-2100 for detailed information.
Q
what's required to run a C-it?
A
Your computer should be a Pentium multimedia PC that runs at 90+ MHz, with at least 32
Mbytes of internal memory (RAM), 10 Mbytes of available hard disk space, and V.80 modem
and/or Internet connection. And your computer must have USB port ready to use.
