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SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Cameras

SMX-M8XX SERIES USB2.0 CAMERA

USER GUIDE

SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera User Guide

Revision 2.0

3403 Southwood Dr.

Oceanside, CA 92054

Tel.: (877)233-3385; Fax: (508) 300 5526

Email: camera@sumix.com

www.sumix.com

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The software described in this document is furnished under a license and be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Camera Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Chapter 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Automatic Camera Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Manual Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Removing the SMX-M8xx Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Removing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Removing the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Updating the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Chapter 3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Chapter 4 Sensor Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Gain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Decimation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Viewport Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Image Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Color Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Color Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Chapter 5 Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Snapshots Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Chapter 6 Switching Between Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chapter 7 Camera Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Camera Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Color Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Flip Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Average Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Max Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Direct Access To Driver Frame Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Enable Image Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Display Video on Program Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Auto White Balance Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Auto White Balance Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Frame Rate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Output Bits per Pixel Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Median Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Limit Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Chapter 8 Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Chapter 9 Capturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Chapter 10 Guidelines for Using TWAIN Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

How It Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Getting Image Using Scanner and Camera Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Getting Image Using Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Getting Image from Camera Using Microsoft Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Appendix 1 Menu Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Appendix 2 Keyboard Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Main Keyboard Shortcuts Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Appendix 3 Toolbar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Main Toolbar Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Appendix 4 Basic Guidelines on Using the SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Cameras . . . . . . . 67

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Camera Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Contents

Use of C-mount Adapter with and without IR-cut Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

IR-cut filter Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

When to Use the C-mount Adapter with IR-cut Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

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Using the SMX-M8xx Camera as CS-mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Using the SMX-M8xx Camera as C-mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Converting the SMX-M8xx Camera from CS-mount to C-mount, from C-mount

to CS-mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Use of Tripod Adapter with the SMX-M8xx Cameras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Appendix 5 Camera Installation Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Camera was not Detected or Recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Cannot Install the Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Appendix 6 Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Appendix 7 Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Contents

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Contents

Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

SMX-M8xx Series Cameras - are megapixel CMOS cameras with USB2.0 interface suitable for scientific and industrial applications.

The cameras are designed for capturing, streaming and storing high quality digital images.

The SMX-M8xx Series Cameras are available in three modifications:

● SMX-M81M (1.3 Megapixel, monochrome)

● SMX-M82C (2 Megapixel, color)

● SMX-M83C (3 Megapixel, color)

All the SMX-M8xx Cameras feature:

● Communication interface - USB2.0

● Form factor - a duralumin housing with C/CS - mount interface

All the SMX-M8xx Cameras benefit:

● High speed

● Low power consumption

● No external power supply required

● Ease of use

● Compact size

The programmable functions include viewport window settings, adjustable exposure time and gain, selectable sensor clock frequency and image decimation, flipping image horizontally and vertically. The SMX-M8xx Series Camera can be used in microscopy, video conferencing, webcasting, surveillance and security systems, etc.

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Camera Specifications

Table 1-1 Output Video and Camera Control Characteristics

SMX-M81M Camera SMX-M82C Camera SMX-M83C Camera

Maximum resolutions of output window

Max Frame rate at resolution

(24MHz)

Output bit per pixel Selectable, 8 bits or 10

Lookup table Software, converts 10

Pixel rates 12 MHz, 24 MHz 12 MHz, 24 MHz 12 MHz, 24 MHz

Exposure range 0.06 - 65.7 ms (24 MHz,

1280x1024, full resolution mode

15 fps at 1280 x 1024 24 fps at 1024 x 768 37 fps at 800 x 600 40 fps at 768 x 576

54.7 fps at 640 x 480

89.5 fps at 400 x 400 166 fps at 320x240

bits

bits of imaging chip's ADC to 8 bits of output for user selected 8 bits mode

1280 x 1024, 1:1); More than 2 sec with fps decrease

1600 x 1200, full resolution mode

10 fps at 1600x1200 14 fps at 1280 x 1024

22.7 fps at 1024 x 768

34.6 fps at 800 x 600 37 fps at 768 x 576 50 fps at 640 x 480

79.6 fps at 400 x 400 145 fps at 320x240

Selectable, 8 bits or 10 bits

Software, converts 10 bits of imaging chip's ADC to 8 bits of output for user selected 8 bits mode

0.07 - 96.91 ms (24 MHz, 1600 x 1024, 1:1); More than 2.5 sec with fps decrease

2048 x 1536, full resolution mode

6 fps at 2048x1536 10 fps at 1600x1200

13.9 fps at 1280 x 1024

21.9 fps at 1024 x 768 33 fps at 800 x 600

35.7 fps at 768 x 576 48 fps at 640 x 480 75 fps at 400 x 400

138.5 fps at 320x240

Selectable, 8 bits or 10 bits

Software, converts 10 bits of imaging chip's ADC to 8 bits of output for user selected 8 bits mode

0.09 - 156.92 ms (24 MHz, 2048 x 1536, 1:1); More than 200 sec with fps decrease

Pixel Gain Control Programmable

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(Hardware): 48 gain levels from 1 to 15

Programmable (Hardware): 48 gain levels from 1 to 15 Gain controls for R, G, B: 48 gain levels from 1 to 15

Programmable (Hardware):161 gain levels from 1 to 128 Gain controls for R, G, B: 161 gain levels from 1 to 128

Table 1-1 Output Video and Camera Control Characteristics

SMX-M81M Camera SMX-M82C Camera SMX-M83C Camera

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Output window modes

Gamma, brightness and contrast control

View port (from 1280 x 1024 to 8 x 8 with 2 pixels/2 lines step positioning) Frame Decimation (1:1, 1:2, 1:4, 1:8) Horizontal mirroring, hardware Vertical flipping, hardware

Programmable with lookup table, software gamma correction

View port (from 1600 x 1200 to 8 x 8 with 2 pixels/2 lines step positioning) Frame Decimation (1:1, 1:2, 1:4, 1:8) Horizontal mirroring, hardware Vertical flipping, hardware

Programmable with lookup table, software gamma correction

View port (from 2048 x 1536 to 8 x 8 with 2 pixels/2 lines step positioning) Frame Decimation 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 1:8 Frame Binning: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4 Horizontal mirroring, hardware Vertical flipping, hardware

Programmable with lookup table, software gamma correction

* Listed frame rate values at the defined resolutions are not the maximal possible. Increasing of frame rate

can be done by reducing the current Exposure value (the lower Exposure the higher frame rate), hiding the active video window from the display, running the camera with a fast speed computer, etc

Table 1-2 Imaging Chip Characteristics

SMX-M81M Camera SMX-M82C Camera SMX-M83C Camera

Type Mono inch 1.3

megapixel CMOS sensor manufactured by Micron Technology, Inc

Pixel Size 5.2 um x 5.2 um 4.2 um x 4.2 um 3.2 um x 3.2 um

Image Array Size 8.4 mm diagonal 8.4 mm diagonal 8.4 mm diagonal

Shutter Rolling Rolling Rolling (Optional

Scanning mode Progressive Progressive Progressive

ADC Resolution 10 bit 10 bit 10 bit

Sensitivity 2.1 V/lux-sec 1.2 V/lux-sec (550nm) >1.0 V/lux-sec

Dynamic Range 68.2dB >61dB 61dB

Color inch 2 megapixel CMOS sensor manufactured by Micron Technology, Inc

Color inch 3 megapixel CMOS sensor manufactured by Micron Technology, Inc

Global Reset)

(550nm)

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Table 1-3 Camera Electrical Characteristics

SMX-M81M Camera SMX-M82C Camera SMX-M83C Camera

Supply Voltage 5 V supplied by USB2.0

interface

5 V supplied by USB2.0 interface

Table 1-4 Camera Physical Characteristics

SMX-M81M Camera SMX-M82C Camera SMX-M83C Camera

Operating

0 to +70 C 0 to +60 C 0 to +60 C

Temperature

Dimensions, L x D 46 x 31.5 mm 46 x 31.5 mm 46 x 31.5 mm

Lens Mount Type C/CS - mount C/CS - mount C/CS - mount

Camera Housing

Duralumin Duralumin Duralumin

material

Table 1-5 Camera Interface Characteristics

SMX-M81M Camera SMX-M82C Camera SMX-M83C Camera

Interface Type USB2.0, 480Mbps USB2.0, 480Mbps USB2.0, 480Mbps

Connector Type USB mini-B, 5 pin USB mini-B, 5 pin USB mini-B, 5 pin

Table 1-6 System Requirements

SMX-M81M Camera SMX-M82C Camera SMX-M83C Camera

Operating System

Windows XP Professional SP1or SP2 Windows Server 2003 SP1

Processor Pentium 4, 3 GHz or

higher, HT or dualcore recommended

RAM 256MB, recommended

384Mb

Hard Disk Space 5 MB for installation

plus additional space for captured images

Video 24 bit True Color, 8 MB

video memory

Windows XP Professional SP1or SP2 Windows Server 2003 SP1

Pentium 4, 3 GHz or higher, HT or dualcore recommended

256MB, recommended 384Mb

5 MB for installation plus additional space for captured images

24 bit True Color, 8 MB video memory

Windows XP Professional SP1or SP2 Windows Server 2003 SP1

Pentium 4, 3 GHz or higher, HT or dualcore recommended

256MB, recommended 384Mb

5 MB for installation plus additional space for captured images

24 bit True Color, 8 MB video memory

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Table 1-6 System Requirements

SMX-M81M Camera SMX-M82C Camera SMX-M83C Camera

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USB USB2.0 Host

SMX-M8xx Camera Kit

The SMX-M8xx Camera Kit includes the following items:

● The SMX-M8xx Series Camera

● The SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Cameras Software Package which is available for down-

loading via the provided URL

● USB A to USB mini-B cable (optional)

● Tripod adapter (optional)

● C-mount adapter with IR-cut filter (optional)

● C-mount adapter (optional)

Controller, recommended Intel integrated host controller

USB2.0 Host Controller, recommended Intel integrated host controller

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Chapter 2

INSTALLATION

Install (if needed) USB2.0 adapter card into your PC. Install all required drivers. Refer to your USB2.0 adapter card manufacturer's User Guide for detailed instructions for hardware and software installation.

Automatic Camera Installation

Browse to the downloaded via URL SMXM8X_CD folder. Open setup.exe to start the SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Software Package installation.

Welcome to the SMX-M8x USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard will appear (

Figure 2-1 Welcome to the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard window).

Figure 2-1 Welcome to the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard window

In order to proceed with the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Package installation click the Next button.

On the third step the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard will determine whether your system configuration meets system requirements of the SMX- M8xx USB2.0 Camera (

see Table 1-6 System Requirements).

see

The following system information will be displayed:

● OS version

● USB2.0 Host Controller availability

● Memory Size

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● CPU Speed

Each point of the system information will be marked by its status according to the compatibility with the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera.

The current system information will be marked as one of the following:

● Ok (Found - for USB2.0 Host Controller)

● Warning

● Fail

System information that completely satisfy the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera requirements will be marked by Ok (for USB2.0 Host Controller - Found). In this case the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera will work properly (

information window: the case of satisfactory system configuration).

see Figure 2-2 Setup Wizard, System

Figure 2-2 Setup Wizard, System information window: the case of satisfactory system configuration

The Warning status will be displayed in cases when the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera can be installed but might not work properly (

information window: the case of warning system configuration).

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see Figure 2-3 Setup Wizard, System

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Figure 2-3 Setup Wizard, System information window: the case of warning system configuration

The Fail status will be displayed in cases when the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera will not work at all with current system configuration (

failed to detect USB2.0 Host Controller).

see Figure 2-4 The SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard:

Figure 2-4 The SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard: failed to detect USB2.0 Host Controller

In any of these cases click the Next button.

If the system information was marked as Warning or Fail, the Error message will appear and you will be asked to update your system configuration (

box when the SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard failed to detect USB2.0 Host Controller).

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see Figure 2-5 Error message

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Figure 2-5 Error message box when the SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard failed to detect USB2.0 Host Controller

Note: It is recommended to update your system configuration in the case of Warning status, otherwise the device

might not work properly

It is strongly recommended to update the system configuration in the case of Fail status, otherwise the device will not work at all

If all the system information was marked as Ok, the next window of the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Setup Wizard will appear. Follow easy-on-screen recommendations

and when ready press the Install button (

to install).

see Figure 2-6 The SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard: ready

Figure 2-6 The SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard: ready to install

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The SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Setup Wizard will install the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Package and USB2.0 camera driver.

When done, in the Completing the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard window additionally choose:

● Install a TWAIN driver (see chapter “Guidelines for Using TWAIN Driver” )

● Create Desk Top icon

● Create Quick Launch icon

● Launch the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Application Program after finishing

Click the Finish button and wait while TWAIN and/or Direct Show drivers are installed, if it was selected (

Wizard).

see Figure 2-7 Completing the SMX M8x USB2.0 Camera Software Setup

Figure 2-7 Completing the SMX M8x USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard

Note: TWAIN driver can be also installed separately, using the \Sumix\SMXM8xx USB2.0 Camera\Drivers\TWAIN folder.

Browse the Sumix folder that appears after the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard installation and run the TWAIN driver setup (see chapter “Installation” )

Manual Hardware Installation

The camera installation using the Found New Hardware Wizard on Windows XP operating system is described below. On Windows 2000 the installation wizard slightly differs, although, it is built on the same principles.

Note: The details in the look of the screenshots may vary depending on your operating system version and configura-

tion

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Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. The Found New Hardware message will appear in the right corner of the Taskbar (

message in the Task bar).

Figure 2-8 Found New Hardware message in the Task bar

Then the Found New Hardware Wizard will start up (see Figure 2-9 Found New Hardware

Wizard: welcome window).

see Figure 2-8 Found New Hardware

Figure 2-9 Found New Hardware Wizard: welcome window

Leave as it is suggested by default 'Install the software automatically (Recommended)' and click the Next button to go to the next step of the device

installation.

The Found New Hardware Wizard automatically will search for the software for your video device (

see Figure 2-10 Found New hardware Wizard: searching for needed files).

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Figure 2-10 Found New hardware Wizard: searching for needed files

You may be prompted for manufacturer's disk to be inserted (see Figure 2-11 Found New

Hardware Wizard: Insert Disk message box).

Figure 2-11 Found New Hardware Wizard: Insert Disk message box

Browse to the SMXM8X.inf file which is normally located in the Drivers folder of the SMXM8X_CD (

Figure 2-12 Found New Hardware Wizard: Files Needed message box

see Figure 2-12 Found New Hardware Wizard: Files Needed message box).

When done, the Driver Files Search Results window will be displayed (see Figure 2-13

Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard).

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Figure 2-13 Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard

Press the Finish button. Windows will warn you that the SMX-M8xx Camera driver does not contain Microsoft digital signature. In order to proceed with the camera installation click Continue anyway (Yes in Windows 2000) in the Digital Signature window (

see Figure 2-14 Software has not passed Windows Logo Testing message box).

Figure 2-14 Software has not passed Windows Logo Testing message box

Removing the SMX-M8xx Camera

Removing the Software

To remove the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Package click Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs (Start >Settings> Control panel > Add or Remove Programs under Windows 2000). Find the SMX-M8x USB2.0 Camera Software in the

registered applications list ( and click the Change/Remove button. A message to confirm the removal will appear

see Figure 2-16 Removal Application Prompt).

(

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see Figure 2-15 Removing the SMXM8xx USB2.0 Camera Software)

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Figure 2-15 Removing the SMXM8xx USB2.0 Camera Software

Figure 2-16 Removal Application Prompt

To remove the SMXM8xx Camera Application, click Yes. The SMX-M8xx Camera Software will be removed from your computer.

Removing the Hardware

To remove the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera from your computer, connect the camera and click Start > Control panel > System (under Windows 2000 click Start > Settings > Control Panel > System).

In the System Properties window, select the Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button (

see Figure 2-17 System Properties window).

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Figure 2-17 System Properties window

The Device Manager window will open. Choose Imaging devices and do the following:

1. Highlight the SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera

2. Right-click and select Uninstall (

SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera)

3. Click OK in the Confirm Device Removal prompt (

Removal prompt)

see Figure 2-18 Device Manager window: removing the

see Figure 2-19 Confirm Device

The SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera will be removed from your computer.

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Figure 2-18 Device Manager window: removing the SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera

Figure 2-19 Confirm Device Removal prompt

Updating the Hardware

To update the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera with a newer driver, do the following:

1. Connect the camera to your computer

2. Open the Device Manager window (Start> Settings> Control Panel> System> Hard-

ware tab)

3. Click Imaging devices, then SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera

4. Right-click and select Update Driver... (

ing of the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera driver)

5. Run the Hardware Update Wizard that will appear - follow easy-on-screen instruc-

tions that the Wizard will suggest (

window)

see Figure 2-20 Device Manager window: updat-

see Figure 2-21 Hardware Update Wizard: welcome

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Figure 2-20 Device Manager window: updating of the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera driver

Figure 2-21 Hardware Update Wizard: welcome window

Note Refer to the Camera Installation Troubleshooter if you face problems during the camera installation (***)

Installation: Updating the Hardware

Chapter 3

Note If no icon appears, refer to the Troubleshooter chapter of this Document and learn how to fix this problem

GETTING STARTED

To start the SMX-M8xx camera, connect it with the USB cable to your computer. Since the camera is already installed (

“Manual Hardware Installation” ), the corresponding icon should appear in the right corner

of the Taskbar:

To start the SMX-M8X Camera Application open Start> Programs> Sumix > SMX- M8X USB2.0 Camera > SMX-M8X> USB2.0 Camera Application Program (

3-1 Opening the SMX-M8xx Camera Software).

see chapter “Automatic Camera Installation” , see chapter

see Figure

Figure 3-1 Opening the SMX-M8xx Camera Software

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The SMX-M8X Camera Application will start and you will see its main window (see

Figure 3-2 The SMX-M8X Camera Application main window outlook).

Figure 3-2 The SMX-M8X Camera Application main window outlook

To see the video captured by the camera, press F5 or click the Start Video button:

The View window will appear (

see Figure 3-3 The SMX-M8X View).

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Figure 3-3 The SMX-M8X View

The SMX-M8xx Camera Application consists of 3 main parts:

● Application main window

● Histogram

● Device Settings window

Application main window contain:

● Sensor Controls, Image Correction

● Color Balance and Color Correction Controls (for color models only)

● Snapshot options

Histogram is reflecting all color settings that were done with the camera.

Device Settings window consists of:

● Standard camera information

● Color mode changing

● Image flipping

● Averaging frames

● Exposure limiting

● Frame rate controlling

● Standard program options

● 8/10 bit modes

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● Limit Gain 10

● Filtering

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Chapter 4

Exposure

Gain

SENSOR CONTROL

The camera Exposure parameter is similar to exposure notion in photography. It defines time for which the sensor elements are gathering the energy of light.

Use the Exposure slider to adjust the camera exposure time. The current exposure time in milliseconds (ms) is displayed above the control. This value depends on viewport height, decimation and sensor frequency.

To perform Autoexposure, in the Device menu select the Auto Exposure command or simply press E keyboard.

Frequency

Use the Gain controls to change the signal gain of the sensor. Increasing Gain is reasonable when light condition is poor and increasing time of exposure does not help. For color models Gain can be controlled independently for Red, Green and Blue channels (R, G, B).

Checking the Lock Ratio checkbox allows controlling gain on three channels simultaneously keeping the fixed R, G, B gain ratio.

All the Gain sliders control the camera's hardware gain amplifier. The R, G and B gain sliders control the software gain for each color channel.

Use the 'White balance (Hard)' menu item (Device> White Balance (Hard) or the 'Alt+W' keyboard shortcut to balance Gain of all three channels so they are equally intense.

Note: The R, G, B channels are disabled when running the SMX-M81M Camera, as well as White Balance (Soft) and

White Balance (Hard)

Note: Auto Exposure is done automatically every time White Balance (Hard) is performed

This control defines the pixel clock frequency of the sensor. The lower Frequency, the higher maximum possible Exposure time and the lower Frame Rate (

Rate Control” ). Use the dropdown menu (near the Gain and Exposure controls) to define

Frequency.

see chapter “Frame

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Decimation

Viewport Settings

Use the Decimation control to decimate (sub-sample) the picture by 2, 4, etc. The decimation means excluding pixels and rows from the scan process (e.g. every second pixel and second row for the 1:2 decimation). This mode thus allows viewing the full picture at the higher Frame Rate ( be used for preview, when the full 1600x1200 image displayed as 800x600 with the frame rate twice higher. Use its dropdown menu to change Decimation.

Viewport is a rectangular area of the sensor on which the image is scanned. It can have variable size, from the smallest area of 8x8 pixels to the full field of view of the sensor. The smaller the size of the Viewport, the faster the scan process, and the higher Frame Rate (

see chapter “Frame Rate Control” ). To open the Viewport Settings dialog (see Figure

4-1 Viewport Setting dialog: the case of the SMX-M82C Camera), press Alt+V or click the

corresponding button on the toolbar:

see chapter “Frame Rate Control” ). The decimation can

Figure 4-1 Viewport Setting dialog: the case of the SMX-M82C Camera

The blue rectangle represents the current viewport window related to the full possible field of view. Drag the rectangle across the full resolution area for the viewport panning. The changes are displayed in the View window immediately.

Use the boxes in the bottom part to set the viewport offset and size manually and click the Apply button to apply the settings. The values should be divisible by 8 and will be rounded and applied automatically within 2 seconds after last keystroke.

Sensor Control: Decimation

Use one of the radio buttons on the Predefined control to set one of the predefined viewport sizes. The Viewport rectangle position may also be changed by dragging the video image in the View window.

Image Correction

The Image Correction controls are designed for setting up the camera's Brightness, Contrast and Gamma (

outlook).

This correction is done programmatically by the camera firmware using the conversion (look-up) table of the values. The correction does not affect any electrical settings of the camera. To use the Image Correction controls, check the Enable command Brightness, Contrast and Gamma become editable.

The default values of Brightness, Contrast and Gamma are set to 0; 0; 1, 00, respectively.

You can restore the default values of the Image Correction controls on any step of changes: simply click the Default button on the Image Correction tab.

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see Figure 3-2 The SMX-M8X Camera Application main window

Note: The SMX-M8xx Camera Software does not display changes of the Image Correction look -up table when the

Note: The default values of Image Corrections are the most suitable and recommended for performing White Bal-

Color Balance

The Best button, if applied, activates application to transform the look-up table of 8 and10 bit to increase the dynamic range.

Best button is applied

With every change of any image correction controls, you can view a graphical interpretation of the dependence of the image's changes on the changes of the Image Correction controls (

ance (Hard)

see Figure 3-2 The SMX-M8X Camera Application main window outlook).

The Color Balance controls are designed to adjust the ratio of the main induced color components (Red, Green and Blue) on the image that is displayed by the camera software.

This correction is done on the software level and does not affect any electrical settings of the camera (

see Figure 4-2 The SMX-M8X Camera Application Color Balance Controls).

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Figure 4-2 The SMX-M8X Camera Application Color Balance Controls

To use the Color Balance controls, check the Enable command - the R, G and B sliders becomes editable.

Use the White Balance (Soft) button for balancing white color (same can be done on

Device> White Balance (Soft) or with the 'W' keyboard accelerator) in the Color Balance tab.

The Default button restores the default values of the Color Balance controls: 1, 00; 1, 00; 1, 00, respectively.

A single step of each Color Balance control is 10 times smaller than R, G,

B (Gain) of Sensor Controls, so all changes of Color Balance are performed with more exactness than using R, G, B (Gain) of Sensor Controls.

Note: The difference between White balance (Soft) and White Balance (Hard) is as follows. The White Balance

(Soft) operation is done only on the software level, so it changes the Color Balance Controls. The White Balance (Hard) operation is done programmatically by the camera firmware, so it changes R, G and B (Gain) of Sensor Controls

Note:

It is not recommended to perform White Balance (Hard) when White Balance (Soft) is already performed. It may cause the image colors distortion

The Color Balance tab is disabled when running the SMX-M81M Camera (see Figure 4-4 Application’s main

window outlook when using the SMX-M81M Camera)

Sensor Control: Color Balance

Color Correction

The Color Correction controls are designed to adjust the intensity of the color properties (Brightness, Contrast and Saturation) of the image that is displayed by the camera.

This correction is also done on the software level and does not affect any electrical settings of the camera.

Check the Enable command to make the Color Correction controls available.

Use the Default button to restore the default values of Brightness, Contrast and Saturation - 0,0; 1,00; 1,00, respectively (

Color Correction Controls).

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see Figure 4-3 The SMX-M8X Camera Application

Figure 4-3 The SMX-M8X Camera Application Color Correction Controls

Note: Use of the Controls done on the software level (Color Balance, Color Correction, White Balance (Soft), etc)

may cause an overloading of the computer's processor, especially when more than one camera is running

Note: The Color Correction tab is disabled when running the SMX-M81M Camera (see Figure 4-4 Application’s main

window outlook when using the SMX-M81M Camera)

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Figure 4-4 Application’s main window outlook when using the SMX-M81M Camera

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Chapter 5

SNAPSHOTS

Snapshots Basics

The SMX-M8xx Series Camera has two modes of operation: Video and Snapshot. When the camera is not in the Video mode, it is possible to take a Snapshot - to capture a still image. For the SMX-M8xx series cameras a Snapshot can be triggered by software only.

Video is the normal mode when the camera is giving out the image data. The mode is On when View window is open. The Snapshot mode forces the camera to capture the

still image (a single frame).

To take a Snapshot from the camera, use the Snapshot section of the SMX-M8X Series USB2.0 Camera window. Remember that you need to Stop Video (Shift+F5) in order to turn on the Snapshot mode.

The Snapshot button starts the snapshot process.

To take a Snapshot using software trigger, do the following:

1. Turn the video mode off(Shift+F5)

2. Set Exposure, Gain, Viewport, etc

3. Click the Snapshot button or press F9

The Snapshot View window will open (

see Figure 5-1 The Snapshot View window).

Figure 5-1 The Snapshot View window

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Note: In the Video mode, the Exposure slider controls the exposure time for the video. When the video is stopped, the

Exposure slider controls exposure time of the snapshot

For a continuous sequence of Snapshots, use the Loop option (see Figure 5-2 Running

the Snapshot Loop mode):

1. Check the Loop checkbox

2. Click the Snapshot button

Figure 5-2 Running the Snapshot Loop mode

The stream of continuous snapshots will be displayed in the Snapshot View window

see Figure 5-1 The Snapshot View window). This mode can be useful to adjust the picture

( parameters for the Snapshot mode.

Click Cancel or uncheck Loop to stop capturing.

Timeout - defines time during which the SMX-M8X Software is waiting for a Snapshot.

Use the spin buttons to increase or decrease time of waiting for a Snapshot.

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Chapter 6

SWITCHING BETWEEN

AMERAS

If you have more than one SMX-M8xx Series Camera connected to your PC, the SMXM8X Camera Application allows you to switch between them.

To switch between the multiple cameras, do the following:

1. In the Device menu, select the Switch Multiple command. The 'Choose a Cam-

era…' window will appear (

see Figure 6-1 Choosing active camera).

Figure 6-1 Choosing active camera

2. From the list of available cameras select the one you want and click OK.

Note: When more than one camera is running on the same computer, the speed of each camera decreases as well as

Frame Rate (see chapter “Frame Rate Control” )

Note: Every opening of the application automatically detects the first connected camera. So, when connecting more

than one camera to the computer you should perform the Switch Multiple… action to choose the right camera before running

Note:

It is not recommended to run twice the same camera (to start video of one camera with 2 applications). This may cause stopping of the camera's work

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Chapter 7

CAMERA DEVICE

ETTINGS

The Device Settings dialog is activated with Alt+S or by selecting Settings…in the Device menu.

Camera Info

Color Mode

Figure 7-1 Device Settings window for the SMX-M8xC Cameras

The Camera Info section contains information about the currently installed camera. It consists of:

● The Camera type - the type of the camera that is connected

● Maximal resolution (depends on the camera type)

● ID of the camera

The Color Mode section defines rules for decoding source pixels stream from the sensor and transforming it into the output image. This control is available for the color models only:

● The Monochrome mode forces transformation of sensor pixels data into mono-

chrome stream

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● The Nearest Color mode: the Bayer matrix from sensor is transformed into destina-

tion stream using the Nearest Color algorithm (the fastest algorithm that gives the worst image quality (compared to other algorithms)

● The Bilinear mode: the Bayer matrix from sensor is transformed into destination

stream using Bilinear algorithm (slower algorithm that gives better quality)

● The Laplacian mode: the Bayer matrix from sensor is transformed into destination

stream using Linear Interpolation with Laplacian second-order correction terms (the slowest algorithm that gives the best quality)

Note: The Color Mode section is disabled when running the SMX-M81M Camera (see Figure 7-2 Device Settings win-

dow for the SMX-M81M Cameras)

Figure 7-2 Device Settings window for the SMX-M81M Cameras

Flip Image

Use Flip Image controls to flip the image horizontally and/or vertically

● Horizontal flipping is done by the camera software (as a result, frame rate may

● Vertical flipping is done by the camera hardware

Average Frames

The Average Frames controls are used to increase the image quality by compensating the random noise of the sensor

There are two averaging modes:

● Last N frames: the currently displayed frame is the average of the last N frames. The

decrease,

see chapter “Frame Rate Control” )

picture is updated every frame

Camera Device Settings: Flip Image

Note: Use averaging only for static pictures. Displaying moving objects in the average mode will lead to the image blur-

Max Exposure

Note: The default maximal value of Exposure is different for each frequency. So, the maximal value that can be used

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● Pack N Frames: the currently displayed frame is the average of the last N frames. The

picture is updated every Nth frame

ring

The Max Exposure scales the exposure slider bar. This option is useful to setup the short exposure time.

To limit the maximal value of Exposure, do the following:

1. Enable the Limit Max Exposure command

2. Enter in the field the new maximal value of Exposure

3. Click the Set button

The maximal value of Exposure should be change to the one you entered.

for limiting Exposure is 16 times greater than its default maximal value, for each frequency.

Direct Access To Driver Frame Memory

The Direct Access To Driver Frame Memory option can be used to reduce CPU load by providing direct pointer to the driver frame memory instead of copying the frame to the user buffer. See the API documentation for the details.

Enable Image Correction

Enable Image Correction enables Brightness, Contrast and Gamma of the Image Correction controls.

Display Video on Program Startup

Checked Display Video on Program Startup starts the video display immediately after the program starts - there is no need to click the Start Video button.

Auto White Balance Hardware

Checked Auto White Balance Hardware performs White Balance (Hard) automatically every time when you move the Brightness, Contrast and Gamma sliders of the Image Corrections tab.

Note: Auto White Balance Hardware is disabled when running the SMX-M81M Camera

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Auto White Balance Software

Checked Auto White Balance Software performs White Balance (Soft) automatically every time when you move the Brightness, Contrast and Gamma sliders of the Image Corrections tab.

Note: Auto White Balance Software is disabled when running the SMX-M81M Camera

Frame Rate Control

The speed of the camera is measured in fps (frames per second). The value means the number of frames (images) given by the camera per second. In the SMX-M8X Camera

Software the option of controlling the current number of frames per second is called Frame Rate Control.

You can see the frame rate value in the right corner of the status bar in the main window of the SMX-M8X Camera Application.

To open the Frame Rate Control window, click the Frame Rate… button in the Device Settings window. The Frame Rate Control window will open (

Control window).

see Figure 7-3 Frame Rate

Figure 7-3 Frame Rate Control window

The Set Default button sets the default value of frame rate for the camera with current settings. The default value is flashed in every camera and is applying automatically when the camera's settings are changed.

Note: It is recommended to use the default value of frame rate as the most suitable for the Snapshot Loop mode

The Set Maximum button sets the maximal possible value of frame rate for the camera with current settings.

To change the Frame Rate value manually, do the following:

1. Open the Frame Rate Control window

2. In the Frame Rate field enter the value you need

3. Click Set

The current frame rate value should change according to the one you entered in the Frame Rate Control window. Check it when running video: the frame rate value will be displayed in the right corner of the status bar of the main application window.

Note: The real frame rate value may vary in the range of 2-3 steps and even lower if you use a low-speed computer

To restore the maximal or default value of frame rate, do the following:

Camera Device Settings: Auto White Balance Software

1. Click the Frame Rate… button to open the Frame Rate Control window

2. Click the Set Maximum button to get the maximal value or click the Set Default

button to get the default value

3. Close the window

Note: When changing frame rate value manually, a warning message may appear. Usually it appears when the

entered value is lower than it is allowed. In this case, follow the instructions in the warning message (see Figure 7-

4 Warning message of the Frame Rate Control window)

Figure 7-4 Warning message of the Frame Rate Control window

Output Bits per Pixel Control

10 bit - enables the software to transmit 10 bit images from the camera as opposed to

regular 8 bit.

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Median Filter

Limit Gain

Median filter - turns on pixel averaging. The brightness of every single pixel becomes

affected by the brightness of its neighbor pixels and the whole image becomes smoother.

Limit Gain 10 - limits maximal value of Gain to 10.

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Chapter 8

PROFILES

The SMX-M8X Camera Application automatically stores all the camera and interface settings on exit and restores them on startup.

Also you can store current settings in the Profile files (*.pro) and load them whenever you need. Profiles are program settings saved as files. The number of stored profiles is not limited.

To save current settings to a profile, press Ctrl+S or in the File menu select the Save

Profile command. To load a profile, press Ctrl+O or in the File menu select the Open Profile command.

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Chapter 9

CAPTURING

The SMX-M8X Camera Application allows user to capture images from the camera and

to store them as BMP or TIFF files.

To open the Capture Options dialog, do one of the following:

● Press Alt+C

● Open File>Capture Options…

The SMX-M8X Capture Options window will open (

Options window).

Figure 9-1 SMX-M8X Capture Options window

The captured files are stored in the folder that can be selected in the Picture File Store Folder field.

The files are named automatically by combining the corresponding File Name Prefix and numerical value that is calculated by the number of last captured file + 1; for example, if the last captured file found is "FRAME_15.BMP" then the next file will be named as "FRAME_16.BMP". The file name prefixes for single frames and frame sequences can be set independently.

see Figure 9-1 SMX-M8X Capture

The Limits section allows controlling the sequence capture parameters.

For example, there will be a sequence of 5 frames (the 'Limit sequence count to' field) captured one by one every second (1000ms, the 'Capture a frame every' field,

Figure 9-1 SMX-M8X Capture Options window).

see

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Note: The sequence capture interval cannot be less than current frame exposure time. If it is, the error message will be

displayed when a user tries to perform the sequence capture

To perform the single frame capture procedure, press F2.

To perform the frame sequence capture procedure, press F3. To stop the sequence capture, stop the video stream by clicking the Stop Video button:

Sequence recording is automatically stopped when the number of saved frames reaches the sequence count limit.

The Snapshot Save Only option allows saving snapshots without showing it on the screen.

When this option is selected and the command to save snapshot is given, snapshot will be not shown on the screen but saved in the specified folder (the 'Picture File Store Folder' field).

You can save the video stream from the SMX-M8xx camera to .avi file. Start saving video by pressing F4 or the Save Video toolbar button:

Using the Stop Video button will stop the saving video process.

Note: When you open video .avi file right after it was saved, stop the video stream. Otherwise the file will not be avail-

able

You can also take advantage of the faster video saving method invoked by the Save Video To Memory (Shift+F4) button:

When you click the Stop Video button, capture will stop and the SMX-M8X Application will flush the .smx file to the specified folder (the 'Picture File Store Folder' field). This file can be replayed and converted to .avi with the SMXView utility

that comes with the standard SMX-M8X software package. Saving video directly to memory can slow down the camera's output visualization but this method insures that no frames are missed from the saved file.

Capturing

Use the Save Video to Memory option to limit the number of grabbed frames when save video to the memory (the 'Capture Limit' field).

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Captured file can be saved as BMP or TIFF image file.

Capturing with BMP format saves any 8 bit or 10 bit image as 8 bit BMP image.

Capturing with TIFF format saves 8 bit image as 8 bit TIFF image and 10 bit image as

10 bit TIFF image.

Note: Note please, that some image editors can not open the captured 10bit TIFF image since they can not read 10bit

images (for example, Microsoft Paint will not open a 10bit TIFF image)

Use the dropdown menu near the TIFF radio button to specify saving TIFF image with or without compression.

● NONE - to save image with TIFF format without compression

● LZW - to save image with TIFF format with LZW (Lemple-Zif-Welch) - lossless type of

compression, supported by TIFF format

Note: Capture functions, buttons and menu items are enabled only if Video is started (F5)

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Chapter 10

GUIDELINES FOR USING

Overview

Note: Installation and further use of TWAIN Driver is supported only by Windows XP operating system

Installation

TWAIN D

To get a picture from the SMX-M8xx Camera you can use the Scanners and Cameras operation - the standard Window's Administrative Tool (Start> Control Panel>Scanners and Cameras).

You can also use almost any of the image editing programs to get the image from the SMX-M8xx Camera using Scanners and Cameras. This action is available in almost all image editing programs.

The information in this section of the document is based on the image editor that is always available in Windows XP - Microsoft Paint.

To use the SMX-M8xx Camera for getting images, you should first install the required software - TWAIN Driver.

Installation and use of TWAIN Driver requires that the needed hardware for the camera use is already installed (

see chapter “Installation” ).

RIVER

How It Works

Location

If the TWAIN Driver was installed during the SMX-M8x USB2.0 Camera Software Package installation (

If the TWAIN Driver was not installed during the SMX-M8x USB2.0 Camera Software Package installation ( folder where the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera was installed and open the \SMX-M8X USB2.0 Camera\Drivers\TWAIN folder. In order to install the TWAIN Driver run the SMXM8WIA application file. Wait a few minutes for the driver installation to complete.

TWAIN Driver is installed and ready to be used.

Open the Control Panel window (Start>Control Panel) and open Scanners and Cameras (

see Figure 10-1 Scanners and Cameras in the Control Panel window).

see chapter “Automatic Camera Installation” ), it is ready to be used.

see chapter “Automatic Camera Installation” ), browse to the Sumix

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Figure 10-1 Scanners and Cameras in the Control Panel window

Since TWAIN Driver is already installed, the SMX-M8X Series USB2.0 Camera WIA should be available (

see Figure 10-2 Scanners and Cameras).

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Figure 10-2 Scanners and Cameras

Now you can use the SMX-M8X Series USB2.0 Camera WIA to get the image from your camera.

Getting Image Using Scanner and Camera Wizard

To get the image using the Scanner and Camera Wizard, do the following:

1. Connect the SMX-M81M, SMX-M82C or SMX-M83C USB2.0 Camera to your com-

puter

2. Open Control Panel>Scanners and Cameras

3. Select the SMX-M8X USB2.0 Camera WIA and do one of the following:

● Right-click and select Get picture using Scanner Wizard (see Figure 10-3 Selecting

Scanner Wizard for getting image from camera)

● Double-click the selected

Welcome to the Scanner and Camera Wizard will appear (

and Camera Wizard welcome window)

see Figure 10-4 The Scanner

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Figure 10-3 Selecting Scanner Wizard for getting image from camera

Figure 10-4 The Scanner and Camera Wizard welcome window

4. Click the Next button to go to the next step of the Scanner and Camera Wizard

see Figure 10-5 Scanner and Camera Wizard: selecting scanning preferences)

(

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Figure 10-5 Scanner and Camera Wizard: selecting scanning preferences

5. Select Picture Type and adjust the image's settings (see Figure 10-5 Scanner and Cam-

era Wizard: selecting scanning preferences):

● Color picture - to get the color image

● Grayscale picture - to get the black-and-white image

● Click the Custom Settings button to adjust properties of the image (see Figure 10-

6 Scanner and Camera Wizard: Advanced Properties window)

Figure 10-6 Scanner and Camera Wizard: Advanced Properties window

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6. Click the Preview button to view the image from the camera to be scanned (see Fig-

ure 10-7 Scanner and Camera Wizard: previewing)

Figure 10-7 Scanner and Camera Wizard: previewing

7. Resize the image if needed

8. Click Next to go to the next step of the Scanner and Camera Wizard (

8 Scanner and Camera Wizard: picture name and destination window)

see Figure 10-

Figure 10-8 Scanner and Camera Wizard: picture name and destination window

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9. Input the name, select file format and choose the location where you want to save

your picture

10. Click the Next button - the Scanner and Camera Wizard starts scanning your pic-

ture (

see Figure 10-9 Scanner and Camera Wizard: scanning picture)

Figure 10-9 Scanner and Camera Wizard: scanning picture

11. After the Wizard finishes scanning a picture, you will be asked for other options of

the picture. Select the last option (

options) and click Next

see Figure 10-10 Scanner and Camera Wizard: other

Figure 10-10 Scanner and Camera Wizard: other options

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12. View the last window of the Scanner and Camera Wizard and click the Finish but-

see Figure 10-11 Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard window)

ton (

Figure 10-11 Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard window

Microsoft Windows will open the folder, where you saved the scanned image.

Getting Image Using Scan

To get the image using Scan, do the following:

1. Connect the SMX-M81M, SMX-M82C or SMX-M83C USB2.0 Camera to your com-

puter

2. Open Control Panel>Scanners and Cameras

3. Select the SMX-M8X USB2.0 Camera WIA and right-click. Select Scan (

12 Scanners and Cameras: selecting Scan), as a result, a window with a list of available

programs will appear - the programs that are installed on your computer, to launch for Scanning the image (

window)

see Figure 10-

see Figure 10-13 “Select the program to launch for Scanning”

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Figure 10-12 Scanners and Cameras: selecting Scan

Figure 10-13 “Select the program to launch for Scanning” window

Note: Some image editing programs that can be also used for scanning images might not be present in the list that is

shown (see Figure 10-13 “Select the program to launch for Scanning” window). It might be due to the current operating system's settings or the image editing program configuration. For more information, see Help Topics of Windows operating system about Scanners and Cameras or Help Topics of the corresponding program

4. Select the program most suitable for you and click the OK button. The selected pro-

gram will open and Scan Using SMX-M8X Series USB2.0 Camera WIA will open (

see Figure 10-14 Scan using SMX-M8X Series USB2.0 Camera WIA window)

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Note: Not all image editing programs open the Scan Using SMX-M8X Series USB2.0 Camera WIA window (see Fig-

ure 10-14 Scan using SMX-M8X Series USB2.0 Camera WIA window) automatically - some of them just open the

program's main window. It depends on the program configuration. In this case, for more information see Help Topic for this program

Figure 10-14 Scan using SMX-M8X Series USB2.0 Camera WIA window

5. Select Color or Grayscale picture or click the Adjust the quality of the scanned

picture link to change the image's settings. Click the Preview button to preview the

image to be scanned

6. When ready, click the Scan button - your image editor will start scanning and will

show the scanned image in the current program’s window

Getting Image from Camera Using Microsoft Paint

To get the image from the camera using Microsoft Paint program, do the following:

1. Open Microsoft Paint (Start>All Programs>Accessories>Paint)

2. Connect the SMX-M81M, SMX-M82C or SMX-M83C USB2.0 Camera to your com-

puter

3. In Microsoft Paint open File>From Scanner or Camera… - Scan Using SMX-M8X

Series USB2.0 Camera WIA will open (

using Microsoft Paint program)

see Figure 10-15 Getting image from camera

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Figure 10-15 Getting image from camera using Microsoft Paint program

4. Adjust the image's settings, click Preview to view the image that is scanned (see Fig-

ure 10-15 Getting image from camera using Microsoft Paint program)

5. When ready, click the Scan button

6. When done, save the scanned image (

after scanning)

see Figure 10-16 Microsoft Paint: Image, received

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Figure 10-16 Microsoft Paint: Image, received after scanning

Note: To get more information about Scanners and Cameras operation, see the standard Window's XP Help Topics

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Appendix 1

MENU OVERVIEW

File

The Main menu includes three command groups described below.

Save Frame (F2) - saves a single frame as .bmp file to a location specified in Capture Options

Save Sequence (F3) - saves a sequence of frames to a location specified in Capture Options

Save Video (F4) - saves video as a video file to a specific location specified in Capture Options

Save Video To Memory (Shift + F4) - starts saving video to memory to a location specified in Capture Options

Edit

Device

Capture Options… (Alt+C) - opens the Capture Options window

Load Profile (Ctrl+O) - opens the Load Camera Profile window

Save Profile (Ctrl+S) - saves all settings to Profile

Exit - closes the application

Copy (Ctrl+C) - copies an image from the camera to buffer

Start Video (F5) - starts video stream

Stop Video (Shift+F5) - stops video stream

Viewport Settings…(Alt + V) - opens the Viewport Settings window

Auto Exposure (E) - performs auto exposure

White Balance (Soft) (W) - performs white balancing on software level

White Balance (Hard) (Alt+W) - performs white balancing on Hardware level

Histogram (H) - opens the Histogram view

Snapshot (F9) - saves single snapshot as .bmp file to a location specified in Capture Options

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Zoom In (Num +) - zooms in view

Zoom (Out Num -) - zooms out view

Original Size Num * - returns view to the Zoom=1x

Switch Multiple… - opens the Choose a Camera… window

Settings… (Alt+S) - opens the Device Settings window

Help

Help (F1) - opens the application help window

Version Info - opens window with the version information

About - opens the 'About' window

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KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS

Main Keyboard Shortcuts Operations

Table 2-1 Main Keyboard shortcut operations

Keyboard operations Description

F1 Help

F2 Captures a frame to bitmap file

F3 Captures a sequence of frames to bitmap files

F4 Captures a sequence of frames to AVI file

Shift + F4 Capture a sequence of frames to the memory

F5 Starts live video display in the View window

Shift+F5 Stops live video display and closes the View window

F9 Takes a snapshot

F12 Brings up the Main window when displaying the live video

Esc The same as Shift + F5, stops the video

Ctrl + O Opens Camera Profile

Ctrl + S Stores Camera Profile

Ctrl+C Copies an image from the camera to buffer

Alt + C Brings up the Capture Options window

Alt + S Brings up the Device Settings window

Alt + V Brings up the Viewport Settings window

H Brings up the Histogram

W Performs White Balance (Soft) using Color Balance

Alt + W Performs White Balance (Hard) using Gain Controls

Numpad +/- Zoom In/Zoom Out the picture in the View window

Numpad * Restores the picture in the View window to its original (100%) size

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TOOLBAR OVERVIEW

Main Toolbar Operations

The most popular menu commands are duplicated on the application toolbar:

Starts live video display in the View window

Stops live video display and closes the View window

Brings up the Viewport Setup Dialog

Captures a frame to BMP/TIFF file

Captures a sequence of frames to BMP/TIFF files

Starts saving Video to a file

Starts saving Video to memory

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Appendix 4

BASIC GUIDELINES ON U S

Introduction

SING THE SMX-M8XX

ERIES USB2.0 CAMERAS

The SMX-M8xx Series Cameras - are megapixel CMOS cameras with USB2.0 interface.

The SMX-M8xx Series Cameras are available in three modifications:

● SMX-M81M (1.3 Megapixel, monochrome)

● SMX-M82C (2 Megapixel, color)

Camera Kit

● SMX-M83C (3 Megapixel, color)

All the SMX-M8xx cameras feature small size and C/CS-mount form factor.

The SMX-M8xx cameras are supplied with C-mount adapter and/or C-mount adapter with IR-cut filter for converting CS-mount to C-mount.

The SMX-M8xx Camera Kit includes:

● SMX-M8xx Series Camera:

● The SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Cameras Software Package which is available for down-

loading via the provided URL

● USB A to USB mini-B cable (optional):

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● Tripod adapter (optional):

● C-mount adapter with IR-cut filter (optional):

● C-mount adapter (optional):

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Use of C-mount Adapter with and without IR-cut Filter

Overview

The C-mount adapter is an adapter that converts the SMX-M8xx camera from SCmount (the initial form factor of the SMX-M8xx cameras) to C-mount.

The C-mount adapter with IR-cut filter is a C-mount adapter that additionally contains a built-in IR-cut filter (

see chapter “IR-cut filter Characteristics” ).

Both color and monochrome camera models can be used either with C-mount adapter or C-mount adapter with IR-cut filter.

IR-cut filter Characteristics

IR-cut filter is a color filter that blocks infrared light.

The IR-cut filter characteristics are as follows:

● Diameter = 20mm

● Thickness = 2 mm

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Chart of the IR-cut filter transmission characteristics

When to Use the C-mount Adapter with IR-cut Filter

C-mount adapter with IR-cut filter use with the color cameras. Since the SMX-M8xx

color cameras are sensitive to IR-light, use the C-mount adapter with IR-cut filter for

the color camera models to make colors of the image more realistic.

Many light sources, including the sun, emit infrared light, so the color camera in daylight will see a significant amount of infrared light without the IR-cut filter. As a result, strange and non-realistic colors appear.

Another reason for using the IR-cut filter is the limited color correction for many lenses. A lot of lenses have different depth of focus for the visible and infrared spectrum. The IR-cut filter cuts away a significant amount of the overall collected light and thereby affects the sensitivity in a negative way. In general, color cameras are one factor less sensitive compared to monochrome (depending on the sensor). This is primarily due to the IR-cut filter.

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C-mount adapter with IR-cut filter use with monochrome cameras. The SMX-M8xx

monochrome cameras (the SMX-M81M cameras) are more sensitive to infrared light

than color models. Using the cameras in environment rich for infrared light may result in highlighted images. In order to avoid highlighted images, use the C-mount adapter

with IR-cut filter for monochrome cameras.

Using the SMX-M8xx Camera as CS-mount

Using the SMX-M8xx camera as CS-mount means using it without both C-mount adapter and C-mount adapter with IR-cut filter:

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CS-mount: without C-mount adapter

Using the SMX-M8xx Camera as C-mount

Using the SMX-M8xx camera as C-mount means using it with the C-mount adapter or with the C-mount adapter with IR-cut filter:

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C-mount adapter with IR-cut filter or without IR-cut filter

C-mount: with C-mount adapter or

C-mount adapter

with IR-cut filter

CS-mount: without both C-mount adapter and C-mount adapter with IR-cut filter

Converting the SMX-M8xx Camera from CS-mount to C-mount, from C-mount to CS-mount

Usually the SMX-M8xx camera goes with the C-mount adapter or C-mount adapter with IR-cut filter already screwed in.

To use the SMX-M8xx camera as CS-mount screw the C-mount adapter/C-mount adapter with IR-cut filter out.

To use the SMX-M8xx camera as C-mount screw the C-mount adapter/C-mount adapter with IR-cut filter in.

Note It is recommended to install (as well as to remove) the C-mount adapter/C-mount adapter with IR-cut filter,

lens or the camera's cover when the camera is faced down or when the camera is in horizontal position - to prevent the sensor contamination:

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Use of Tripod Adapter with the SMX-M8xx Cameras

The SMX-M8xx camera may go with the Tripod adapter already on:

To remove the Tripod adapter from the camera:

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1. Loosen the screw of the Tripod adapter

2. Remove the Tripod adapter from the camera:

To put the Tripod adapter on the camera, do the following:

1. Loosen the screw of the Tripod adapter

2. Put the Tripod adapter on the camera and locate it as shown in the image below:

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Appendix 5

CAMERA INSTALLATION

ROUBLESHOOTER

Before following instructions of this chapter make sure that you follow all instructions and recommendations that are described in the this Document.

If you face problems with installation and detection of the camera, use this Troubleshooter.

If you face problems that are not described below, contact Sumix Technical

Department.

Camera was not Detected or Recognized

See “Installation” on page 11 chapter of

If after connecting the camera the system does not detect it: there is no icon

on your Taskbar; or the camera was not recognized by the system:

try to:

● Check if the device was installed successfully: open the following system folder: WIN-

DOWS> system32>drivers and check if the SMXM8X.sys file is present (normally it

is located on the C hard disk). If not, run the Driver installation again. Be sure that no camera is connected during installation.

If the same problem still occurs, save manually the SMXM8X.sys file to the

WINDOWS>system32>drivers folder (the SMXM8X.sys file is located in the \Sumix\SMX-M8x USB2.0 Camera\Drivers folder)

If you failed on previous step, try one of the following:

● Reconnect the camera

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● Use other USB2.0 port(s) of your computer - the problem might be due to the faulty

USB2.0 port

● Use another USB2.0 cable - the problem might be due to the faulty USB2.0 cable

● Connect other (if any) SMX-M8xx camera to the same USB2.0 port(s) (if you have

more than one) - the problem might be due to the faulty camera

● Disconnect the camera and restart the computer

If none of the previous steps succeeded, and the device is not recognized yet, try to do the following:

1. Connect the problematical camera to your computer

2. Open the Device Manager window (right-click My Computer desktop icon, select

Properties, then select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager)

3. In Device Manager select one of the following:

● Imaging devices> SMX M8X Series USB2.0 Camera with the Warning status, if it

available:

● Universal Serial Bus controllers> Unknown device (in the case if no SMX-M8X

Series USB2.0 Camera with the Warning status available in the Imaging devices):

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4. Right-click and select 'Update Driver…':

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5. Select ‘No, not this time’ in the Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard window

and click Next:

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Run the Hardware Update Wizard the same way as the Found New Hardware Wizard choosing the 'Install the software automatically (Recommended)':

See the ‘Manual Hardware Installation’ chapter of the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera User Guide and follow its recommendations on this step (

Installation” ).

If some problems occur during the manual hardware installation, read the next chapter of this Troubleshooter (

see chapter “Cannot Install the Hardware” ).

If the system still fails to detect the camera after all these actions, described above, contact Sumix Technical Department.

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see chapter “Manual Hardware

Cannot Install the Hardware

If the Found New Hardware Wizard\Hardware Update Wizard failed to install the hardware (the Wizard that starts after the first connection of the camera or the Wizard that starts for updating the hardware; failure appears after you browsed to the needed files for the installing):

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Try to do the following:

1. Click Back in the Found New Hardware Wizard and select 'Install from a list or

specific location (Advanced)'

2. Click the Next button:

3. Select 'Search for the best driver in these locations.'

4. Check the 'Include this location in the search' checkbox

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5. Browse to the Drivers folder - from the SMX-M8xx Camera CD or from the

Sumix\SMX-M8x USB2.0 Camera folder (located on the hard disk where you installed the SMX-M8x Camera Software, normally it is C:\Program Files\Sumix\SMX-M8x USB2.0 Camera)

6. Click the Next button:

7. Wait till the Wizard installs all needed files

Click Finish if installation passed successfully

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FIGURES

Welcome to the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setup Wizard, System information window: the case of satisfactory

system configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setup Wizard, System information window: the case of warning system configuration . . . . 13

The SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard: failed to detect USB2.0 Host Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Error message box when the SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard failed to detect USB2.0

Host Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

The SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard: ready to install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Completing the SMX M8x USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Found New Hardware message in the Task bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Found New Hardware Wizard: welcome window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Found New hardware Wizard: searching for needed files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Found New Hardware Wizard: Insert Disk message box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Found New Hardware Wizard: Files Needed message box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Software has not passed Windows Logo Testing message box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Removing the SMXM8xx USB2.0 Camera Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Removal Application Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

System Properties window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Device Manager window: removing the SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Confirm Device Removal prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Device Manager window: updating of the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Hardware Update Wizard: welcome window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Opening the SMX-M8xx Camera Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

The SMX-M8X Camera Application main window outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

The SMX-M8X View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Viewport Setting dialog: the case of the SMX-M82C Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

The SMX-M8X Camera Application Color Balance Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Figures

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The SMX-M8X Camera Application Color Correction Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Application’s main window outlook when using the SMX-M81M Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

The Snapshot View window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Running the Snapshot Loop mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Choosing active camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Device Settings window for the SMX-M8xC Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Device Settings window for the SMX-M81M Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Frame Rate Control window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Warning message of the Frame Rate Control window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

SMX-M8X Capture Options window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Scanners and Cameras in the Control Panel window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Scanners and Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Selecting Scanner Wizard for getting image from camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

The Scanner and Camera Wizard welcome window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Scanner and Camera Wizard: selecting scanning preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Scanner and Camera Wizard: Advanced Properties window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Scanner and Camera Wizard: previewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Scanner and Camera Wizard: picture name and destination window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Scanner and Camera Wizard: scanning picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Scanner and Camera Wizard: other options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Scanners and Cameras: selecting Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

“Select the program to launch for Scanning” window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Scan using SMX-M8X Series USB2.0 Camera WIA window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Getting image from camera using Microsoft Paint program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Microsoft Paint: Image, received after scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Figures

Appendix 7

TABLES

Output Video and Camera Control Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Imaging Chip Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Camera Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Camera Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Camera Interface Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Main Keyboard shortcut operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Tables

SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera: User Guide

Tables

Micron Technology USB Camera User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

INTRODUCTION

Camera Specifications

SMX-M8xx Camera Kit

INSTALLATION

Automatic Camera Installation

Manual Hardware Installation

Removing the SMX-M8xx Camera

Removing the Software

Removing the Hardware

Updating the Hardware

Getting Started

Exposure

Gain

SENSOR CONTROL

Frequency

Decimation

Viewport Settings

Image Correction

Color Balance

Color Correction

SNAPSHOTS

Snapshots Basics

Switching Between Cameras

Camera Info

Color Mode

Flip Image

Average Frames

Max Exposure

Direct Access To Driver Frame Memory

Enable Image Correction

Display Video on Program Startup

Auto White Balance Hardware

Auto White Balance Software

Frame Rate Control

Output Bits per Pixel Control

Median Filter

Limit Gain

Profiles

Capturing

Overview

Installation

How It Works

Location

Guidelines for Using TWAIN Driver

Getting Image Using Scanner and Camera Wizard

Getting Image Using Scan

Getting Image from Camera Using Microsoft Paint

MENU OVERVIEW

File

Edit

Device

Help

KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS

Main Keyboard Shortcuts Operations

TOOLBAR OVERVIEW

Main Toolbar Operations

Introduction

Camera Kit

Basic Guidelines on Using the SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Cameras

Use of C-mount Adapter with and without IR-cut Filter

Overview

IR-cut filter Characteristics

When to Use the C-mount Adapter with IR-cut Filter

Using the SMX-M8xx Camera as CS-mount

Using the SMX-M8xx Camera as C-mount

Converting the SMX-M8xx Camera from CS-mount to C-mount, from C-mount to CS-mount

Use of Tripod Adapter with the SMX-M8xx Cameras

Camera was not Detected or Recognized

Cannot Install the Hardware

Figures

Tables