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Install the drivers and software provided before connecting your webcam, as indicated
below.
- Insert the CD-ROM provided into your CD-ROM drive.
The installation assistant appears automatically.
If the installation menu does not launch
automatically:
- Double-click My Computer.
- Double-click the CD-ROM icon.
- Double-click Setup.exe, if necessary.
- Click the button to launch installation of
Webcam Station Evolution and the webcam drivers.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase! With your Hercules Dualpix Emotion webcam, you’re about to
open up the doors of multimedia communications for your eyes and ears. Using your webcam’s
innovative functionalities, let your imagination run free and discover new ways of communicating
and sharing your desires, memories and emotions.
By following the instructions in this manual, you will be able to install your webcam and carry out
basic functions.
MORE DETAILED INFORMATION
Once installation of the drivers and software is complete, you can access a more detailed manual,
in PDF format, directly on your computer by clicking Start – Programs (or All programs) –
Hercules – Dualpix Emotion in Windows. It will provide you with all the information you need to
configure and use your Hercules Dualpix Emotion.
1. INSTALLING YOUR WEBCAM
1.1. Launch the Hercules Dualpix Emotion installation assistant
1.2. Step 1: Positioning your webcam
You can attach your Dualpix Emotion to your LCD screen (using the attachment base) or place it
near your computer, in such a way that your face appears in the viewing window. You can also
put your Dualpix Emotion elsewhere, as far away as the cable length permits. To view a
positioning illustration, please refer to chapter 2.2 of your PDF manual.
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If the window is empty and an error message appears, click the refresh button .
If the image displayed is jerky, your computer is most likely using up too much of its
resources: shut down some applications.
Should you require further information, please refer to the FAQs available on the
http://ts.hercules.com website, under the Online Support heading.
1.3. Step 2: Installing the drivers and software
- Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
- Connect your webcam to a USB port when prompted to do so by the installation assistant.
The assistant automatically detects your webcam and begins the installation. If the Windows New
Hardware Found window appears, wait until it closes.
Once installation is complete, the icon appears in the taskbar.
1.4. Step 3: Testing image and sound with Webcam Station
Evolution
Let’s begin by verifying that the viewing window displays the image properly.
In this example, the viewing window displays a good quality image.
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- Click the video settings button .
- Test out the different settings (brightness, hue…) to find the
image quality that suits you best.
- Click Apply.
- To return to the default settings, click the Default button.
- Click OK.
- Click the microphone settings button .
- Speak normally into the microphone while at the same time
moving the microphone volume level slider until the gauge
reaches the yellow zone without going into the red zone.
- Click OK.
We will now modify image settings and observe the changes in the viewing window.
Now let’s test out different voice settings.
Note: These tips will help you to optimize your webcam’s setup. Should you require further
information, click and refer to the FAQs available on the Hercules website
(http://ts.hercules.com).
- Click the button when you feel the webcam is functioning properly.
- Follow the final on-screen instructions to complete installation of your webcam.
And now, are you ready to enter into the world of multimedia communications? Dualpix Emotion
will help you reveal your hidden talents.
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- Launch Webcam Station
Evolution by clicking Start –
Programs (or All programs)
– Hercules – Dualpix
Emotion.
Note: Xtra Controller also
opens in the lower right part
of your screen, allowing you
to access your webcam's
advanced functions (for more
information on these
functions, please refer to
section 4 of this guide and to
the PDF manual). You can
hide the window by clicking
the button located in the
upper right corner.
- In the main window, click
the Capture button.
2. TAKING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS WITH YOUR WEBCAM
Is your Hercules Dualpix Emotion webcam now connected and working properly? It’s time to use
it under real conditions and show off your creativity by recording very simple video sequences or
taking photos, using a software utility specially developed by Hercules, Webcam Station
Evolution.
A new window opens:
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1. Select the mode.
Single shot
Burst
Self-timer
Video capture
2. Select the resolution in the drop-down list.
3. Click the button.
3. Click the button
to start recording. To stop
recording, click the
button again.
No countdown before shot
is taken.
A 3 second countdown
starts, giving you time to
get into your pose. Next,
10 photos are taken in
quick succession, at a rate
of 3 images per second
(default settings).
A 3 second countdown (by
default) starts, giving you
time to get into your pose
before the shot is taken.
No countdown before
capture begins.
The image is saved in the
location and format (jpeg)
selected by default, and
the folder containing the
images opens up, providing
thumbnails of your photos.
The images are saved in
the location and format
(jpeg) selected by default,
and the folder containing
the images opens up,
providing thumbnails of
your photos. In this mode,
Webcam Station Evolution
creates an animated GIF in
a “GIF” su b-folder, which
opens automatically to
show you the animation
created.
The image is saved in the
location and format (jpeg)
selected by default, and
the folder containing the
images opens up, providing
thumbnails of your photos.
The video sequence is
recorded in .avi format (by
default), in the selected
location, and the folder
containing the videos
opens up.
Note: To modify the different photo and video capture settings, please refer to the Webcam Station Evolution PDF manual.
Follow the steps as indicated on-screen:
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In Windows Live Messenger 8 software
or later
- Launch the Windows Live Messenger software.
- Select Tools/Audio and Video setup....
- In the window that appears, click Next.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
In Skype 2.5 software or later
- Launch the Skype software.
- Select Tools/Options.
- In the list of options on the left, click Video.
- Select your webcam in the list.
- Click the Test Webcam button.
Travelling Zoom
- Intelligent zoom which follows your face during your conversations.
Chat and Show
- Instantly show your photos to the person you're communicating with, without
having to upload/download them: also keeps displaying the video conversation in
a corner of the window.
- Show your videos to the person you're communicating with, without having to
upload/download them
Video Effects
- Add a multitude of effects to your video.
3. COMMUNICATING VIA AN INSTANT MESSAGING
APPLICATION USING YOUR WEBCAM
Your Hercules Dualpix Emotion webcam has been designed to function with all instant messaging
applications on the market, so long as the software has been configured for use with a webcam.
We will now explain the initial steps for setting up the different messengers, allowing you to
communicate with your friends by adding images to words.
Note: For further details about configuring your instant messaging application with a webcam,
please refer to chapter 3.2 of your PDF manual.
4. ENHANCING YOUR VIDEO CONVERSATIONS USING
THE XTRA CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS
Xtra Controller allows you to access additional innovative features such as the Hercules
Travelling Zoom and Chat and Show functions. This will allow you to use your video
conversation window in a totally new way: display your photos one by one or in the form of a slide
show directly in the main window, while keeping the display of the video conversation in a corner
of the window. You can also add a multitude of effects to your video.
Please refer to the PDF manual for more detailed information.
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5. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you encounter a problem with your product, please go to http://ts.hercules.com and select your language.
From there you will be able to access various utilities (Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), the latest versions
of drivers and software) that may help to resolve your problem. If the problem persists, you can contact the
Hercules products technical support service (“Technical Support”):
By email:
In order to take advantage of technical support by email, you must first register online. The information you
provide will help the agents to resolve your problem more quickly.
Click Registration on the left-hand side of the Technical Support page and follow the on-screen instructions.
If you have already registered, fill in the Username and Password fields and then click Login.
By telephone:
6. WARRANTY
Worldwide, Guillemot Corporation S.A. (“Guillemot”) warrants to the consumer that this Hercules product will
be free from material defects and manufacturing flaws for a period of two (2) years from the original date of
purchase. Should the product appear to be defective during the warranty period, immediately contact
Technical Support, who will indicate the procedure to follow. If the defect is confirmed, the product must be
returned to its place of purchase (or any other location indicated by Technical Support).
Within the context of this warranty, the consumer’s defective product will, at Technical Support’s option, be
either repaired or replaced. Where authorized by applicable law, the full liability of Guillemot and its
subsidiaries (including for indirect damages) is limited to the repair or replacement of the Hercules product.
The consumer’s legal rights with respect to legislation applicable to the sale of consumer goods are not
affected by this warranty.
This warranty shall not apply: (1) if the product has been modified, opened, altered, or has suffered damage
as a result of inappropriate or abusive use, negligence, an accident, normal wear, or any other cause not
related to a material defect or manufacturing flaw; (2) in the event of failure to comply with the instructions
provided by Technical Support; (3) to software not published by Guillemot, said software being subject to a
specific warranty provided by its publisher.
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Copyright – Registered Trademarks
© Guillemot Corporation S.A. 2009. All rights reserved. Hercules® is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S.A.
Microsoft® Windows® Vista®, Windows® Live Messenger and MSN Messenger® are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Skype® is a registered trademark of Skype Limited. All other
trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners. Illustrations not binding.
Statement of Compliance with EU Directives
Hereby, Guillemot Corporation S.A., Carentoir France declares that the Hercules Dualpix Emotion webcam is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directive 2004/108/CE.
USA Compliance Notice: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to 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.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference i n a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
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 from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION
At the end of its working life, this product should not be disposed of
with standard household waste, but rather dropped off at a collection
point for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) for recycling.
This is confirmed by the symbol found on the product, user manual or
packaging.
Depending on their characteristics, the materials may be recycled.
Through recycling and other forms of processing Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, you can make a significant contribution towards
helping to protect the environment.
Please contact your local authorities for information on the collection point nearest you.
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