Micron Technology USB Camera User Manual

U s e r G u i d e
SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Cameras
SMX-M8XX SERIES USB2.0 CAMERA
USER GUIDE
Copyright © 2001-2006 Sumix Corporation
SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera User Guide
Revision 2.0
Copyright © 2006 Sumix Corporation
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
SMX-M8xx Camera Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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
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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
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Chapter 1
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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
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
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.
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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:
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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
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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).
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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 (
I
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
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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 (***)
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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
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Figure 3-1 Opening the SMX-M8xx Camera Software

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