Dynex DX-DTCAM User Manual

Desktop Web Camera

Caméra Web de bureau Cámara Web para Escritorio

DX-DTCAM

USER GUIDE

GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR • GUÍA DEL USUARIO

Dynex DX-DTCAM Web Camera

Important safety instructions............................................................2

Web camera components..................................................................3

Setting up the Web camera ...............................................................4

Using the Web camera ......................................................................5

Legal notices ...................................................................................14

Français ...................................................16

Español....................................................30

Important safety instructions

Do not attempt to open the Web camera. Doing so voids your warranty. Do not allow moisture of any kind to come in contac t with the Web camera. Keep away from

humidity and never immerse in water. Do not drop the Web camera. A severe jolt may cause permanent damage and is not covered

by your warranty. Place the Web camera on a flat, stable surface before setting it up. Follow this User Guide carefully and keep it for future reference. Follow the correct procedures

when setting up the Web camera. Have the Web camera checked by a service technician if any the following conditions are

true:

• The Web camera has been exposed to moisture

• The Web camera has been dropped and damaged.

• The Web camera has obvious signs of breakage.

• The Web camera is not working correctly or you can’t get it to work according to this User Manual.

Contents

Web camera components

Item Description Function

1 Lens Provides the image to the Web camera. Adjust the focus

by turning the lens. 2 LED indicator Turns on when the Web camera is connected. 3 Microphone Provides sound reception for the Web camera. 4 Adjustable base Adjusts to provide the view you want.

Setting up the Web camera

Installing the drivers

Note: Install the driver first, then connect the Web camera to a USB port on your computer.

Windows Environment

To install the Windows driver:

1 Insert the Dynex Installation CD into the CD drive of your computer. The installation

program automatically starts. If the installation program does not start automatically, click Start, Run, type

D:\Setup.exe (where “D” is your CD drive), then press Enter. The Install screen opens.

Setting up the Web camera

2 Click Driver, then follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Install “DirectX” from the CD, if necessary.

Note: To remove the Windows driver, click Start, All Programs, Dynex WebCam, then click

Uninstall. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the driver.

Mac Environment

To install the Mac driver:

1 Insert the Dynex Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer, then double

click on the CD-ROM drive.

2 Click the Dynex Driver OSX 1.0 file folder. 3 Click Dynex Driver Install, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: This Dynex Web camera is not compatible with iChat, because iChat only supports Apple’s Web

cameras or IEEE 1394 Web cameras.

Using the Web camera

To remove the Mac drive r:

1 Insert the Dynex Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive, then double click on the

CD-ROM drive.

2 Click the Dynex Driver OSX 1.0 file folder. 3 Click Dynex Driver Uninstall, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Installing the hardware

To install the hardware:

1 Insert the Web camera’s USB cable into your computer’s USB port.

2 Place the Web camera on your desk with the lens facing you.

Third-party software

You can install your choice of software for video conferencing or video chat. For more information on video chat software, see “Video chat” on page14.

Using the Web camera

The Dynex Web camera interface (Windows only)

You can use the Dynex Web camera interface (provided) to capture real-time images, record images, or execute the security function.

To run the program, click Start, All Programs, Dynex WebCam, then click Dynex WebCam. You can also start the program by clicking the Dynex shortcut on your computer’s desktop.

Note: After installing the Dynex Windows driver, the system automatically creates a folder

(C:\My Documents\WebCam Center)to save the images you take using the Dynex application.

The main interface screen

The following interface screen (in Preview mode) opens when you start the application:

Interface screen icons

The following icons appear on the interface screen. Click the icon to enter the mode you want:

Using the Web camera

Icon Description

Preview mode

Snapshot mode

Video Clip mode

Security Monitoring mode

Exit

Camera control

Using the Web camera

Preview mode

The following Preview mode screen opens when you first open the program, or when you click the Preview mode icon :

Preview mode control buttons

The following buttons are available when you are in Preview mode:

Button Description

Zoom in on the subject.

Zoom out from the subject.

Move the image up.

Move the image down.

Move the image to the left.

Move the image to the right.

Select the resolution. Choose between RGB24 and I420, then select one of five resolutions. Note: The file sizes of I420 images are smaller, so it may be a better choice for image transmission.

SnapShot mode

The following SnapShot mode screen opens when you click the SnapShot mode icon

Use the SnapShot mode to take one or more pictures.

SnapShot mode control buttons

The following buttons are available when you are in SnapShot mode:

Using the Web camera

Button Description

Send the photo by e-mail.

Shoot continuously.

Shows the choice you made in Preview mode. Note: To change the resolution, go back to Preview mode and make the change there.

Using the Web camera

Video Clip mode

The following Video Clip mode screen opens when you click the Video Clip mode icon

Video Clip mode control buttons

The following buttons are available when you are in Video Clip mode:

Button Description

Send a video clip by e-mail

Convert AVI files to MPEG-1 format

Start recording

Stop recording Exit the Video Clip mode

Shows the choice you made in Preview mode. Note: To change the resolution, go back to Preview mode and make the change there.

To create animation:

1 Press to start animation. 2 Press to stop animation. 3 Press to return to the Video Clip mode.

Note: In order for the animation to work, the resolution must be lower than 320 × 240 (in

either RGB24 or I420). Make sure that the resolution is correct before using this function.

Security Monitoring mode

The following Security Monitoring mode screen opens when you click the Security Monitoring mode icon :

Security Monitoring mode control buttons

The following buttons are available when you are in Security Monitoring mode:

Button Description

Using the Web camera

Start recording.

Stop recording.

Set up time parameters of the security monitoring system.

Set the degree of variance for every second of image recording. When the variance is over a set threshold, the system alerts you.

Set up alert sound effects.

Note: You can use any image resolution in the Security Monitoring mode. To change the

resolution, go back to Preview mode and make the change there.

Using the Web camera

Camera control mode

In Camera Control mode you can personalize your camera settings for different circumstances.

Settings tab

3 4

Setting Function

1 Image Mirror—Flip the image horizontally.

Image Flip—Flip the image vertically. Low Light—Select to get a clear image in low light situations.

2 Adjust the picture elements to your personal preferences. 3 Adjust the resolution from 640 × 480 to 1280 × 960. 4 Adjust the white balance in the image. Click to remove the check in Auto to adjust. 5Click Reset to return to the manufacturer’s settings.

Click Restore to return to the previous settings. Click Save to save the values you set up.

6 Outdoor/Indoor—Set based on where your Web camera is located.

Flicker—Select the correct frequency according to the country where you are using the Web camera. (Before doing this, you need to select Indoor.)

7 Backlight Comp.—If your Web camera is located in a backlight position, select

this to get a sharper image. B/W Mode—Select to get a black-and-white photo effect.

Using the Web camera

Effects tab

Setting Function

1 Effects—Select from 16 different video effects.

Frame—Select from 10 different video frames. Note: These effects and frames can also be applied to video chat software, such as

MSN Messenger. Also, you can directly connect to this Effects page from the video chat software.

2 Customized Frame—You can use a customized frame that you create and access

it from this box. Note: The image area of the frame must be Pantone 255 and the frame size must be 640 × 480.

3 Auto Change—Select this to automatically alternate between the available

video effects and frames. No effect & frame—Select this to cancel video effects and frames.

Using the Web camera

Zoom tab

Use this screen to enable the zoom function and control the image.

To use the zoom function:

1 Click Enable Zoom to turn on the zoom function. 2 Click and drag the bar to zoom in or zoom out. 3 Click the direction arrows to move the image up, down, left, or right.

ArcSoft WebCam Companion

This program offers a broad range of functions designed and optimized for Webcam use. Whether you use it to launch a video chat client or to automatically record movement detected by the device, WebCam Companion lets you get the most out of any Webcam.

If you would like to know more about WebCam Companion, use the built-in Help file. You can access it from the Help menu along the top of the program screen or by pressing F1. It explains each button and option and also shows you how to perform most common operations and individual commands.

Video chat

Video chat using MSN Messenger

To use MSN Messenger:

1 If you don’t have MSN Messenger version 6.0 or later, go to

http://messenger.msn.com to download it.

2 After you download and install the software, sign on to the MSN Messenger service. 3 Choose a friend on your contact list, then click OK to confirm. 4 Double-click a friend on your contact list who is available to chat, then click on the

Webcam icon. Your friend receives an invitation to chat with you.

5 When your friend accepts, the video chat starts.

For additional information, go to http://messenger.msn.com .

Video chat using Yahoo Messenger

To use Yahoo Messenger:

1 If you don’t have Yahoo Messenger, go to http://messenger.yahoo.com to download it. 2 After you register, download, and install the software, sign on to the Yahoo Messenger

service.

3 From the main window, click To ol s, then select Start My Webcam. 4 Right-click on a friend’s name in your Messenger List, then choose View Webcam.

Your friend receives an invitation to chat with you.

5 When your friend clicks YES, the video chat starts.

For additional information, go to http://messenger.yahoo.com .

Video chat using AOL Instant Messenger

To use AOL Instant Messenger:

1 If you don’t have AOL Instant Messenger, go to http://www.aim.com to download it. 2 After you register, download, and install the software, sign on to the AOL Instant

Messenger service.

3 Click Show Messenger Lists, then choose the friend you want to video chat with.

Your friend receives an invitation message to chat with you.

4 When your friend accepts, the video chat starts.

For additional information, go to http://www.aim.com .

Legal notices

FCC Statement:

United States Regulatory Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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