Prochips PCA-3100 USB PC CAMERA User Manual PCA 3100 MNL

Prochips Inc USB PC CAMERA PCA 3100 MNL

USER MANUAL

11. When beginning....................................................32. Before installing....................................................43. System specifications for installation ......................44. Installing hardware & software...............................55. How to use Viewer 2.0...........................................86. Viewer 2.0 function setup....................................137. Questions and Answers Q & A.............................168. Specifications …………………………………………209. Warranty ………………………………………………21Contents
2INFORMATION TO THE USER (Part 15, Section 15.105(b))INFORMATION TO THE USERThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferenceto radio communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferenceby one more of the following measures:－Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.－Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.－Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fromthat to which the receiver is connected.－Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician forhelp.WARNING (Part 15, Section 15.21)Changes or modifications not expressly approved by themanufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate theequipment.
31. When beginningProchips USB PC Camera, with clear visual quality, strong colors andmodern design, is a very small, multi functional color camera, which cansupport video communications and other applications. In addition, ProchipsUSB PC Camera can provide lap top computers with the best solutions forproviding high quality motion pictures and video communications easily andfastly.This manual consists of as follows:l How to install cameral How to set up softwarel Motion picture capturingl Still picture capturingAfter installing this product, you can use Prochips USB PC Camera forvarious purposes like followings.Video e-mailThrough Viewer 2.0 provided with Prochips USB PC Camera, you can sendmotion pictures or still pictures in your e-mail message.Video conferenceProchips USB PC Camera basically supports all video conferencesoftwares including Microsoft Netmeeting and Whilepine Cusee-Me, etc.Snapshot and video photoWith editing software for various images, Prochips USB PC Camera plays arole as multimedia device including video display , image capturing, videocapturing, and image editing & composition, which can support variousfeatures according to user’s tastes. And it will allow users to perform theimage related operation easily and conveniently.1. When beginning
42. Before installingThis manual explains the ways to install hardware and software, and toutilize Viewer program.The Prochips USB PC Camera is consisted as follows:l USB PC Cameral PC camera driver and software CDl User’s manual3. System specifications for installationThe PC specifications required for using Prochips USB PC Camera are asfollows:Pentium MMX 200MHz and above (Pentium II CPU is recommended.)Windows98 and above (For Windows98SE, driver patch installation isrequired.)RAM 16MB and above (32MB and above is recommended.)Super VGA and above (16Bit and above color is recommended.)PC with USB portCD-ROM driveDevices for video communications: Network card, or modem with above33.6Kbps capacityProchips USB PC Camera Viewer 2.0 can run at Windows98 orWindows2000.ReferencesBefore installing the Prochips USB PC Camera, you need to check if USBcontroller is properly installed by selecting My Computer -> Control Panel ->System -> Device Manager consequently on Windows98 backgroundimage. If USB controller is not properly installed, errors can occur whenUSB related devices are installed. For installing USB controller, please referto main board manual.2. Before installing
54. Installing hardware & softwarePlease take following steps to install Prochips USB PC Camera.Step 1. Installing camera driver software1) Please run the installing file in the driver CD provided.(For Windows98 SE users, it is necessary to access tohttp://www.prochips.com, then get the patch driver for Windows98 SE.)2) The setup procedures are processed as follows.3) After checking the following points, then click “Y” button and proceedthe setup.4. Installing hardware & software
64) After completing other Windows programs, then click “N>” button. (Youcan convert to other programs by using “ALT + Tab” key.)5) Dialogue box for installation status appears as shown below picture andthe files are copied.6) After finishing file copy, if the dialogue box appears as shown below,then click “End” button.4. Installing hardware & software
77) After installing Viewer 2.0 program, please connect the USBterminal of camera to USB port in PC as shown the followingpicture. Then, PC will automatically recognize the status ofconnection with camera, and output messages for the followinginstallment steps.Picture 1. Connection part between camera and PCInstalling steps will automatically proceed.8) On finishing installation of camera driver software, you can useViewer 2.0 and video communication software.Notice : Please check if “Prochips Dual Mode USB Camera” or“Prochips Dual Mode USB Camera Plus” is properlyinstalled in “Control Panel > System > Device Manager >Image Device”.Step 2. Viewing camera motion picturesAfter installing software, in Start > Program > Prochips > PC Camera, oneexecutable file and one text file, and one uninstall program are created.By clicking “Start” button, move to program folder, then run Prochips \PCCamera \Viewer 2.0 program. Through this program, you can use thecapturing function for still picture and motion picture provided byPROCHIPS PC Camera.4. Installing hardware & software
85. How to use Viewer 2.0After the above camera installment process, Prochips program group iscreated in start program folder. Followings are explanations on Viewer 2.01) Major functions of the program- Recording motion pictures- Taking still pictures- Showing captured pictures on other windows- Setting up the display status of camera (source)- Setting up the display size of camera (format)- Setting up the timing of motion pictures- Setting up the voice assistance function in the case of motionpicture capturing- Setting up the frame numbers in the case of picture capturing- Setting up the position for storing motion pictures and stillpictures- Sending the stored motion picture and still picture files throughe-mail2) Program executionA. Execution screenWhen the program starts, in the above part of the screen, cameraimage appears. In the below, camera control panel appears. On thiscontrol panel, there are many functional buttons for setting up andoperating camera. When taking pictures or recording motion pictures,reduced still image clips appear automatically.5. How to use Viewer 2.0
9BExplanation on each button“Start Motion Picture Capturing” button: Click this button startthe motion picture capturing.“Stop Motion Picture Capturing” button: Click this button to stopthe motion picture capturing.“Taking a Picture” button: Click this button to take a picture.“Set up Camera” button: Click this button, and then dialoguebox displays for overall setup of camera.“Continuously Taking a Picture” button: Click this button tocontinuously take pictures at regular interval. For stopping, clickthe “Stop Recording” button.5. How to use Viewer 2.0
10“Send Mail” button: This button is for sending motion pictures or stillpictures via mail messenger. In order to send mails, it is required toset up the camera for sending Internet mails. In case of using Outlookas mail editor, set up the mail server with the help of tips on “InternetMail”. To attach motion pictures or still pictures to the mails, firstselect “File” in “Insertion” menu, then send the mails.“File Management” button: This button is to manage the motionpictures and still picture files selected in “File Preview ” window.- v : To view the selected files- s : To save as another file name- d : To delete the selected files- D : To delete all filesFor motion picture, double-click the “View” button or relevant picturein “File Preview” to make the media player program play the motionpicture. And for picture, picture editing program will run, so that youcan edit the picture on the program.5. How to use Viewer 2.0
11c. Dialogue box for camera setupWith this dialogue box, you can set up the operation of camera indetail.- Audio functionBy using the built-in sound card, you can add the sound to motionpicture.- Video setupWhen producing motion pictures, you can adjust the number offrames to be captured per second according to user’s system.- SourceYou can set up the input parameters for camera including brightnessof screen and others.- FormatYou can set up the screen size, pixel depth, and resolution, etc.- Time limitThis enables to record motion pictures during the limited period.- Continuous picture-taking timerThis enables to automatically record motion pictures at certaininterval for using the camera as security camera.- Storage positionYou can set up the path through which files are to be stored.Motion pictures: C:\Prochips Images\VideoStill pictures: C:\Prochips Images\PhotoPictures in succession: C:\Prochips Images\Security5. How to use Viewer 2.0
123) How to use programsA. When capturing motion picturesPlease click “Start Recording” button, then “End Recording”button.B. When taking still picturePlease click “Taking a Picture” button.C. When capturing motion pictures for certain periodPlease click “Camera Setup” button. Then mark on “Time-Limited Use” and input the desired time.After that, please click “Start Recording” button.After capturing is proceeded during the set period, the capturedimage will automatically appear on “File Preview” window.D. When you want to capture video and audio simultaneously,please click “Camera Setup” button. Then mark on “UsingAudio”. And then, motion picture capturing will be proceeded.5. How to use Viewer 2.0
136. Viewer 2.0 function setup1) Characteristics of cameraProchips USB PC Camera is very easy to use, and to set up withoutany additional explanations. All information on image processing canbe treated in this camera characteristics page.This page is first applied to applications provided by Prochips, and isuseful to all available programs because it is also operated in similarconditions. Prochips camera can variously adjust the screenbrightness, colors, etc. according to the condition for use. Thecondition to be used for setting up is as follows.2) Video source characteristics pageA. How to set up : “Camera Setup” -> “Source”Through the simple explanation on control items widely andcommonly used for ordinary camera viewer software, users canadjust video quality according to their tastes.B. Registration information : “Device Cotrol”1. Brightness:This refers to brightness of a color, thedifference in amounts of the bright reachedto our eyes through color reflection ortransmission. Basically, it is setautomatically, but users can adjust itmanually.6. Viewer 2.0 function setup
142. Contrast :It refers to the difference ofbrightness between the dark areaand the bright area of an image. It isset to a certain value, but can beadjusted.3. Saturation :It is the unit that represents therichness of a color in a certain areawith a certain brightness. Here, therichness of a color means the humanbeings’ sensation responding towardsthe amount of a color in a certainarea.4. Exposure :As a general camera obtains theproper exposure by adjusting an irisdiaphragm and the speed of shutteraccording to the brightness of subject,it is possible to control the amount ofthe incoming lights electronically. Theexposure is set automatically, but theuser can also set it manually.6. Viewer 2.0 function setup
153) Video format feature pageIn the format window, it is possible to change the frame rate of motionpictures, the color displayed on the screen, and the screen size.6. Viewer 2.0 function setup
167. Questions and Answers Q & Al What is USB?- USB (Universal Serial Bus) is the data transmission method of a new standard.It is designed to resolve the problems such as insufficient ports and randominterface development by unifying the interfaces among different devices intoone. The connection among USB devices has a tree structure, and up to 127devices can be connected theoretically. One USB cable consists of two datalines and two power lines. It is designed to generate the transmission speed of12 Mbps and the serve channel speed of 1.5 Mbps. It supports thetransmission of both synchronized and asynchronized data.l What are required to use the USB Camera?- First, PC with the USB port installed is necessary. It means that it is necessaryto install the USP port to PC. The USB port is basically installed in Pentium IIPC, and MMX PC also supports USB.- The operating system supporting the USB is necessary. Windows 98 basicallysupports USB.- The start-up driver and the application software to start up USB PC cameraare required. The driver of the USB PC camera is provided by the cameramanufacturer. For the Prochips USB Camera Rookie, the start-up softwarethat is easy to install and use is provided to the users. Any existing applicationsoftware with the functions of capturing and picture communication can beused as the application software. The software with these functions from anycamera manufacturer can be also used.l What are the reasons that USB Camera is not recognized?- BIOS should be set up properly to allow PC to recognize the USB Camera.USB should be enabled in the CMOS setup. The USB function setup itemscan be different depending on BIOS. However, in general, those items may beclassified into the I/O related items.- If the driver is not installed properly, it is possible that USB Camera cannot berecognized. The method and procedure of installing Prochips USB CameraRookie is easily and simply provided in the “Installation and SoftwareInstallation” of the user’s manual.- The manufacturer of the main board VIA chip using the VIA chip USBcontroller has distributed the modified driver. Download the relevant driverfrom the Prochips homepage and install it.7. Questions and Answers (Q & A)
17l The displayed message says, “It is impossible to search for the capturingdevice.”. How should be done?- This problem is caused because more than one capturing device isregistered and the USB Camera, one of them, is connected to anotherdriver. In this case, it is possible to select the driver in the viewer.Though might be some differences in the expression for each viewer, ingeneral, the camera can operate properly by selecting the proper driverin the driver selection item expressed either as “Option” or “Device”. Tocheck the video capturing device currently used by the system, view thedevice item of multimedia menu in the control panel.l While the program is used (when the camera is working to display a motionpicture), to plug the camera out of the port stops the picture. To reconnectthe camera does not result in the proper operation. How should be done?- Because the program using a capturing driver cannot know if thecamera is plugged out, the user should not plug the camera out while itoperates. If the user plugs it out during its operation, end the programand restart it. It is needless to mention that the camera should beconnected.l To run Viewer 2.0 for the first time changes the screen color.- The screen color can be changed because the camera automaticallysets the environment up when Viewer 2.0 runs for the first time. Thereshould not be any problem with the capturing operation.l To play the captured pictures results in fragmental pictures.- It depends on the system. Most of time, the problem occurs becausethe cluster is not arranged after the much working of deleting andcreating files, or the memory is not managed properly.l Where are the captured motion pictures and files saved?- C:\Prochips Images\ Video, C:\Prochips Images\ Photo, andC:\Prochips Images\ Security is set up by default for the motion pictures,still pictures, and pictures in succession, respectively. The user candesignate the place where files are saved.7. Questions and Answers (Q & A)
18l A file error occurs when the capturing is performed in succession.- When the capturing of motion pictures is started and ended, the firstframe of the captured pictures shows up in a different window. If it isdesired to capture motion pictures in succession, press the start buttonafter the previous motion picture appears in a different window.l To capture suddenly ends the program.- To select the compression function for a certain format (12bit :1420)ofthe camera and perform the capturing often ends the programimproperly. Select the source and compression in the cameraconfiguration before making a change.l The sound quality is degenerated noticeably when pictures and sounds arecaptured simultaneously.- For sound shooting, the sound quality can be different depending onthe microphone performance. In this case, the microphone of goodquality is required.l The camera suddenly stops operating.- If the camera is turned on for a long time, it can stop operating due tothe automatic power off function. In this case, the function does notaffect the camera. Either lengthen the period for the automatic power offfunction or disable the function.7. Questions and Answers (Q & A)
19l The mail is not sent properly.- Check if the messenger for the Internet mail is set up properly. If theMicrosoft Outlook is used as the mail editor, set up the mail server byusing the “Internet mail” as the help keyword. Use the “File “ of “Insert”in menu to attach a file. Refer to the Outlook helps for the method of theuse in details.l Where can one obtain the detailed information on the camera?- Refer to the homepage for the details related to the camera hardware.http://www.prochips.com7. Questions and Answers (Q & A)
20PCA-2300 PCA-3100 PCA-3202 PCA-3302ImagingDevice 1/4” CMOS 1/4” CMOS 1/3” CMOS 1/3” CMOSPixel 100,000pixel 100,000 pixel 307,200 pixel 316,224pixelS/N/ Ratio >48 dB >48 dB >48 dB >48 dBLens F2.0 1:5.660oF2.0 1:5.6 60oF2.0 1:5.6 60oF2.0 1:5.660oMinimumIllumination 3 Lux 3 Lux 2.5 Lux 4 LuxExposure 500:1 (Auto) 500:1 (Auto) 500:1 (Auto) AutoFrame Speed 60 lps andmore (CIF) 60 lps andmore (CIF) 525 Ume 30 lps 45 lpsWhite Balance Auto Auto Auto AutoContrast Manual Manual Manual ManualConnectionDevice USB USB USB USBPower/Voltage DC 5 V/ DC 5 V/ DC 5 V/ DC 5 V/Dimensions 55x75x55mm 75x90x57 mm 58x78x60 mm 60x80x80mmSpecifications
21Product Name Model Name Sale Date: Year: Month: Day: Customer Name Phone: Customer Address 1. Be sure to fill the blanks when selling the product and hand in the filled formto the customer.2. Keep the customer card at the agency for the customer management.Product Name Model Name Sale Date: Year: Month: Day: Customer Name Phone: Customer Address Contents1. Any damage caused by the innate defects of the product under a normaloperation will be repaired for free during the period specified in the contract.2. If the damage is caused by the following reasons, the product will berepaired only with proper payments even during the warranty period:- A wrong use of the product- An improper repair and modification of the product- Fault from neglect of what are specified in the user’s manual.The standards of the compensation for the damage to the customer1. The compensation for this product follows the regulations about thecompensation regulation for the damage to the customer notified by theMinistry of Finance and Economy.2. Prochips Technology Inc. takes out the liability insurance for businesscompensation to protect the customer’s rights.Customer Center and A/SThe compensation for the damage to the customer caused by this productfollows the regulations about the compensation for the damage to thecustomer notified by the Ministry of Finance and Economy.Customer Center: (080) 300-0911Customer cardWarrantyProduct WarrantyCustomer card

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