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MEGA
CAM
USER
MANUAL
Models 460453
MAN-460453-UM-0808-01
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the MANHATTAN® Mega Cam, Model 460453.
Enhance online communications, instant messaging, blogs and more
by easily capturing and sharing photos and video with this remarkable
little camera! Plug and Play and Windows compatible, it’s ready to go
and easy to use, with included software that simplies settings and
operation.
The easy-to-follow instructions in this manual help make the Mega Cam
setup quick and simple, so you’ll also soon be enjoying the benets of
these additional features:
• Automatic tracking that keeps subjects sharp and in frame without
adjusting camera position
• Self-adjusting color, exposure and brightness levels that maximize
clarity in varying light conditions
• Special video and frame effects that make it fun to personalize images
and online conversations
• High-performance megapixel sensor with powerful 10x digital zoom
function
• Lifetime Warranty
NOTE: Some screen images have been modied to t the manual format.
System Requirements
• Windows 2000, XP or Vista
• PC with USB interface
• Pentium 200 or higher CPU
• CD-ROM drive
• 200 MB free disk space
• 32 MB RAM
Package Contents
• Mega Cam
• Software CD
• User manual
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DRIVER INSTALLATION
Prior to installing the driver:
• Close any open software applications on your computer;
• Disable any anti-virus software and any established rewall; and
• Ensure that the camera is not connected to the computer’s USB port
at this time.
Insert the included CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. After a few
seconds, the installation interface will display automatically.
1. When presented with the rst screen prompt, click “Set Up Driver.”
2. On the subsequent screen, click “Next” to continue.
3. When the InstallShield Wizard prompts you with a screen that says
the driver installation is complete, click “Finish.”
SOFTWARE
Connect the Mega Cam to your computer’s USB port.
1. From your program les, go to USB PC Camera Plus (as shown) and
click the icon to open the
AMCap application.
2. Go to Options and select
Video Capture Filter.
3. Choose from among the
various image settings
and display options, then
click “Conrm.” NOTE:
Trial and error may be
the best way to determine
some of your preferences.
Digital Video Recording
To record a continuous-video
segment, go to AMCap, then
Capture. Click “OK” to begin
recording; click “Stop
Capture” to stop recording.
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OPERATING TIPS
Positioning the Camera
• Place the Mega Cam about halfway up the side of your monitor for
the best eye contact.
• Using the live video to guide your adjustments, pivot the Mega Cam
up or down and left or right for your preferred view.
• Rotate the external focus ring to bring images into proper focus.
• Place any strong light sources behind the camera and not within the
image area.
• Set the camera on a at surface or hold it in your hand to take a
snapshot outside the established view area.
Precautions
• Avoid touching the camera lens with your ngertips or any sharp or
coarse objects.
• Use only a soft, clean cloth to clean the camera lens.
• Don’t use the Mega Cam in excessively hot, cold, dusty or humid
conditions.
• Be careful not to drop the camera or handle it in a rough manner.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Standards and certications
• USB 2.0
General
• CMOS Sonix 201 DSP color sensor; 1.3 M pixels
• Lens: Plastic, 10 mm (0.4 in.); 60° angle; xed focus
• Color depth: 24-bit true color
• Image focus: 50 mm to innity; format, RGB (24/1420)
• Built-in compression ratio (BMP)
• Automatic tracking, color equalizing, exposure and brightness
balance adjustments
• Maximum resolution up to 2560 x 1920
• Supports video rates up to 30 fps (640 x 480 resolution, VGA)
• Power consumption: 0.8 w
Physical
• USB retractable cable, 80 cm (28 in.)
• Dimensions: 59 x 25 x 39 mm (2.3 x 1 x 1.5 in.)
• Weight: 37 g (1.3 oz.)
System requirements
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• PC with USB interface
• Pentium 200 or higher CPU
• CD-ROM
• 200 MB free disk space
• 32 MB RAM
Package contents
• Mega Cam, 1.3M pixels
• Software CD
• User manual
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