Philips SPZ2500-00 User Manual

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SPZ2500

EN User manual

Contents

1 Your webcam 2

Welcome 2
What’s in the box 2
Functional overview 3

2 Get started 4

(Optional) Install the webcam software and
driver 4
Connect the webcam to your PC/notebook 4

3 Use the webcam for video chatting 6

4 Philips CamSuite 7

5 Philips CamSuite Capture 8

Take and view a photo 8
Record and play a video 8
Image resolution 8
Screen mode 9
Gallery 9

Open the photo/video folder 9
Photo/Video menu 9
Send photo(s)/video(s) via email 10
Delete photo(s)/video(s) from the
gallery 10

9 Service and support 15

Need help? 15
Information to the customer 15

Safety precautions 15
Copyright 15
Disclaimer 16
FCC compliance 16
Compliance with Electro-Magnetic Field
(EMF) 16
Recycling 17
Limitations of damages 17

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6 Properties 11

7 Technical speci cations 12

8 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) 13

How can I adjust image quality? 13
The microphone of my Philips SPZ2500
webcam or headset does not work
(properly). What should I do? 13
Using my Philips SPZ2500 webcam makes
my PC/notebook run slow. What should I
do? 14
No image is available on the screen. What
should I do? 14

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1 Your webcam

Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips! To fully bene t from the
support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.

At www.philips.com/welcome, select •
your language and choose Register my
product . Then follow the on-screen

instructions for registration.
Please read the following instructions carefully,
and retain them for future reference.

What’s in the box

Please check that the following items are
packed in the Philips SPZ2500 webcam box.

Philips SPZ2500 webcam•

Welcome

The Philips SPZ2500 webcam you have just
purchased is manufactured to the highest
standards and will give you years of trouble-free
use. Brilliant images and amazing sound quality,
that’s what you get with the SPZ2500 webcam.
After installation, the new webcam can be
used for all sorts of applications, such as:

• Video : Use the Philips SPZ2500 webcam

for video chatting and video calling. The

webcam works with Skype, Windows®

Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, AOL

Instant Messenger, QQ and other instant

messaging and VoIP (Voice over Internet

Protocol) services;

• Video sharing : Create your own video

clips and share them with friends and

family via email, etc.;

• Snapshot images : With Philips

applications installed, use the snapshot

button to easily take photos and share

your photos via Facebook, Flickr,

MySpace, and etc.;
The following sections in this manual give a
step-by-step description on how to use the
Philips SPZ2500 webcam.

• Quick start guide

Register your product and get support at

www.philips.com/welcome

Quick Start Guide

Headset (SHM3100Y)•

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Functional overview

a
b
c

d

e
f

g

i
h

a Focus ring

Adjust the focus of the image •
manually

b Snapshot button

With Philips applications installed, •
take photos directly

c Power LED

Lights up when the webcam is in use•

d Slide cover

Protect your privacy and the lens•

e Built-in microphone

Capture voice and sound during •
video calling and recording

f Rotating joint

Change the viewing  eld of the •
webcam manually

g Clamp with rubber rims

Mount the webcam on your ( at •
panel) PC monitor or notebook
screen

h USB connector

Connect the webcam to the USB •
port of the notebook or desk top PC
Supply power to the webcam when •
it is connected to the notebook or
desktop PC

i Cable holder

Hold the cable for cable •

k
j

j Headphone plug

k Microphone plug

management

Connect to the •
computer

Connect to the •
computer

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socket on the

socket on the

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2 Get started

(Optional) Install the webcam
software and driver

Note

To use special features provided by Philips •
CamSuite and Webcam Driver SPZ2500, visit
www.philips.com/suppor t and download the
applications from the website. Philips CamSuite
only works on PCs with the operating systems
Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP2 and higher),
Vista, or Windows 7. After the sof tware
installation, you can adjust Philips SPZ2500
webcam settings on respective property pages.

1 At www.philips.com/suppor t, click the

Choose country / language box to select

your country/language.

2 Click the Search box, enter SPZ2500 and

then click the search button.

3 Click SPZ2500 under the search results.
4 Click Support .

Under » Product support , you will
 nd information about Software and

drivers .

5 Download the software or driver installer

that you want.

6 Run the installer and follow the

instructions on the screen to complete

the installation.

Tip

You can use the same way to download the •
latest software and driver available for Philips
SPZ2500 webcam.

Connect the webcam to your
PC/notebook



1 Turn on the PC/notebook.
2 For the  rst time you use the webcam

with Philips CamSuite, install the software
downloaded from the website.

After the software installation is complete, »
the Philips CamSuite icon is displayed at
the lower right corner of the screen.

3 Use the clamp to mount the webcam on

your PC monitor or notebook display.

Fold the clamp to place the webcam •
on a desk or (large) desktop monitor.

4 Connect the cable to a USB port on the

PC/notebook.

After the webcam is properly »
connected, the following pop-up
window is displayed at the lower right
corner of the screen .

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5 Aim the webcam in a proper angle.
6 Connect the headphone plug to the

socket and the microphone plug to the
socket on the PC/notebook.

To use the headset in another application, •

you may need to select the microphone

of the headset in the audio setup page of

the application.

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3 Use the webcam

for video
chatting

Philips SPZ2500 webcam works with Skype,
Windows® Live Messenger,Yahoo! Messenger,
AOL Instant Messenger, QQ and other instant
messaging and VoIP (Voice over Internet
Protocol) services.
After you install one of the above applications,
you can plug the webcam into the PC/
notebook and use it for video chatting.
You can also slide the cover to protect your
privacy and the lens.

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4 Philips CamSuite

Philips CamSuite provides a quick access to a
number of the most used features and settings.
To enjoy the special features and settings
provided by Philips CamSuite, install it before
using it with Philips SPZ2500 webcam.
After you install Philips CamSuite, you can
double-click the Philips CamSuite icon
the Windows toolbar to access the Philips
CamSuite control panel.

on

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5 Philips CamSuite

Record and play a video

Capture

Via Philips CamSuite Capture, you have access
to the following webcam features:

Ta k e p h o t o s•

Record videos•

Send photos or videos by email•

Adjust settings for photo, video, mute, •

and multimedia folders

Know the software version of Philips •

CamSuite

1 To launch Philips CamSuite Capture, click

on the Philips CamSuite control panel

or double-click

2 To close Philips CamSuite Capture, click

the close button at the top right corner

of the Philips CamSuite Capture window.

Tip

If you are already using the webcam in another •
application, you will not be able to see any image
in the viewer of Philips CamSuite Capture.

on the desktop.

Note

If you select any resolution higher than 640 •
x 480 (VGA), the recording icon is disabled.
You can select a lower resolution to enable
recording.

1 Aim the camera as needed.
2 In the Philips CamSuite Capture window,

click

to start recording.

To pause recording, click •

.

3 To stop recording, click .

A video is recorded and stored in the »
video gallery (also in the selected in
the video folder on the PC/notebook).

• To play a video in the video gallery,

double-click it.

Tip

Before you play a video, ensure that you have a •
multimedia player installed on the PC/notebook.

Image resolution

Take and view a photo

1 Aim the camera in a proper angle.
2 In the Philips CamSuite Capture window,

click

.

A photo is taken and stored in in the »
photo gallery (also in the selected
photo folder on the PC/notebook).

• To view a photo in the photo gallery,

double-click it.

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You can set different image resolutions for
photos/videos taken via the webcam:

160 x 120 (SQVGA)•
176 x 144 (QCIF)•
320 x 240 (E-mail size)•
352 x 288 (CIF)•
640 x 480 (VGA)•
1280 x 1024 (1.3 MP, for photo only)•

Note

For video recording, the maximum resolution is •
up to 640 x 480 ( VGA).

1 In the Philips CamSuite Capture window,

click the drop-down arrow.

The provided resolution options are »
listed.

2 Select a preferred resolution option.

To apply another resolution setting, •

repeat Step 1 and Step 2.

Screen mode

Via Philips CamSuite Capture, you can view a
photo or play a video in different modes:

Normal screen mode•
Full screen mode•
Fit on screen•

1 In the Philips CamSuite Capture window,

click

to switch between modes, from

[Normal screen mode] to [Full screen

mode] / [Fit on screen] or from [Full

screen mode] / [Fit on screen] to

[Normal screen mode] .

You can select » [Fit on screen] or [Full

screen mode] in the drop down list.

Open the photo/video folder

In the photo gallery :

1 Select a photo and then click to open

the photo folder.

In the video gallery :

1 Select a video and then click to open

the video folder.

Photo/Video menu

To display the photo/video menu via right­click on the mouse :

1 In the photo/video gallery, select a photo/

video.

2 Right-click the mouse.

The photo/video menu is displayed. »

3 Select an option to continue.

Options on the photo menu :

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Gallery

Photos and videos taken via the webcam are
stored in the photo or video gallery and in the
selected photo or video folder (multimedia
folders).
To access the gallery :

1 In Philips CamSuite Capture, click

to show gallery.

2 Click to show the photo gallery.

Click •

to show the video gallery.

To hide the gallery, click •

.

• [View] : To view the selected
photo(s)

• [Email] : To send the selected
photo(s) via email

• [Delete] : To delete the selected
photo(s)

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Options on the video menu :

• [Play] : To play the selected video(s)

• [Email] : To send the selected
video(s) via email

• [Delete] : To delete the selected
video(s)

Send photo(s)/video(s) via email

1 In the photo/video gallery, select

photo(s)/video(s) that you want to send

via email.

2 Click .

An email message is displayed with the »
selected photo(s)/video(s) attached.

3 Send the email.

To cancel the deletion, click • [No] in the
pop-up window.

Delete photo(s)/video(s) from the
gallery

1 In the photo/video gallery, select

photo(s)/video(s) that you want to delete.

2 Click beside .
3 In the pop-up window, click [Yes] .

The selected photo(s)/video(s) are »
deleted from the gallery.

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6 Properties

Camera•

1 In the Philips CamSuite control panel,

click

.

2 Click the [Webcam settings] button.

The » [Properties] window is displayed.

3 In the [Properties] window, click the

following two tabs to go on with settings

adjustment available for SPZ2500:

Color•

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7 Technical

specifications

Sensor
resolution

Video capture
resolution
(Max.)

Photo
resolution
(Max.)

Frames per
second

Lens F-number F2.4

Lens angle of
view

Minimum
subject
illumination

Video format YUY2, RGB24 and I420

Microphone Built-in microphone with

Windows® OS Windows® 7 compliant

USB interface USB 2.0 High speed

USB video
class

USB cable
length

Power Supplied via USB cable;

VGA (640 x 480 pixels)

1.2 MP (Software enhanced,
with Philips CamSuite
installed)

1.2 MP (Software enhanced,
with Philips CamSuite
installed);

5.0 MP (Software enhanced,
with Philips CamSuite and
Webcam Driver SPZ2500
installed)

30 fps Max. @VGA

55 degrees

< 5 lux

(With Webcam Driver
SPZ2500 installed)

audio enhancement

UVC compliant

1.5 m

5V DC, 0.15A

System requirements for a Microsoft
Windows-based PC :

Minimum system requirements:•

1.6 GHz or equivalent•
512 MB RAM for Windows XP•
1 GB RAM (32Bit) for Windows •
Vista and Windows 7
OS: Windows XP SP2, Vista, and •
Windows 7
200 MB of available hard disk space•
One free USB2.0 por t•
Soundcard and speakers (OS-•
compatible)
16-bits Color display @ 800x600 •
with DirectX 3D support
DirectX 9.0c or higher•
Microsof t .Net Framework 2.0•
Broadband Internet connection to •
download drivers, Philips CamSuite,
and manuals
Adobe reader to read *PDF  les•

Recommended system requirements:•

2.4 GHz dual core or equivalent •
1 GB RAM (32Bit) / 2GB RAM •
(64Bit) for Windows XP, Vista, and
Windows 7
DirectX 9.0c or higher•
Microsof t .Net Framework 2.0.•
Broadband Internet connection•
Adobe reader to read *PDF  les•

Recommended system requirements for an
Apple Mac :

Mac OS X v10.4 ‘Tiger’ - 10.5 •
‘Leopard’
200 MB of available hard disk space•
USB por t 2.0•

Note

This webcam works with Mac OS X as plug-and- •
chat device.
The sof tware for video enhancement is only •
compatible with Windows XP and later versions.

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8 Frequently

asked questions
(FAQ)

How can I adjust image
quality?

The default settings of the Philips webcam
usually offer the best possible image quality.
If you have Philips CamSuite or Webcam Driver
SPZ2500 installed on the PC/notebook, you
can also adjust image quality via the settings
provided by Philips CamSuite or Webcam
Driver SPZ2500.

The microphone of my Philips
SPZ2500 webcam or headset
does not work (properly).
What should I do?

For Windows XP (SP2) :

1 On the PC/notebook, click Start >

Control panel .

2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices .

Click the Voice tab in the displayed

3

window.

4 Set the Philips SPZ2500 webcam or the

connected headset as default device for
Voice recording .

5 Click OK to save your settings.

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For Windows Vista :

1 On the PC/notebook, click Start >

Control panel .

2 Click Hardware and Sound .
3 Click Sound .
4 Click the Recording tab in the displayed

window.

Using my Philips SPZ2500
webcam makes my PC/
notebook run slow. What
should I do?

1 Close the software applications that do

not necessarily need to run.

Tip

The maximum frame rate (frames per second •
(fps) produced by the webcam) and the
maximum image resolution depend on the
speci cations of your PC/notebook.With the
Full automatic control feature, the webcam
soft ware will automatically adjust frame rate
and resolution as good as possible for your
par ticular situation. It might be possible that the
speci cations of your PC/notebook do not meet
the requirements for maximum frame rate and
resolution setting.

No image is available on the
screen. What should I do?

5 Select the Philips SPZ2500 webcam or

the connected headset and click Set

Default .

6 Click OK to save your settings.

For Windows 7 :

1 On the PC/notebook, click Start >

Control panel .

2 Click Hardware and Sound .
3 Click Sound > Manage audio device .
4 Click the Recording tab in the displayed

window.

5 Select the Philips SPZ2500 webcam or

the connected headset and click Set

Default .

6 Click OK to save your settings.

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1 Ensure that the webcam is connected

properly.

2 Check whether you are using the

webcam in another application.

3 Close the other application.

Tip

You cannot use the webcam in more than one •
application at the same time.

9 Service and

support

Need help?

First of all, read this user manual carefully.
The model number of your product is
SPZ2500.
When you need further support about
registration, setup, usage, features, software
upgrade, speci cation, and warranty, etc. of the
product, see www.philips.com/support .

1 At www.philips.com/support , click the

Choose country / language box to select

your country/language.

2 Click the Search box, enter SPZ2500 and

click the Search button.

3 Click SPZ2500 under the search results.
4 Click Support .

Under » Product support , you will  nd
information about Overview , Latest
updates , Manuals and documentation ,
Frequently asked questions , Product

information , Product registration, and
etc. .

Under » Service information , you will
 nd information on warranty.

Under Contact, you will  nd telephone »
numbers of Philips Consumer Care
helpdesk.

Information to the customer

Do not use or store your webcam in/•
under:

direct sunlight exposure;•
very humid and dusty environment;•

near any kind of heat sources.•
If your webcam gets wet, dry it with soft •
cloth as soon as possible.
If the lens is dir ty, do NOT touch the lens •
with your  ngers.
Clean the outside of the webcam with a •
soft cloth.
Do NOT use cleaning  uids based on •
alcohol, methylated spirit, ammonia, etc.
Do NOT attempt to disassemble or •
repair your webcam by yourself. Do
not open the webcam. In the event of
technical dif culties return it to your
Philips retailer.
Do NOT use your webcam in the water.•
Protect the webcam from oil, vapour, •
steam, moisture, and dust.
Never point the webcam lens at the sun.•

Copyright

Copyright © 2009 by Philips Consumer
Lifestyle B.V.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system or translated
into any language or computer language,
in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical,magnetic, optical, chemical,
manual or otherwise, without prior written
permission from Philips. Brands and product
names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.

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Safety precautions

Observe the following guidelines to ensure
that the webcam will operate safely and to
prevent defects.

Do not use your webcam in •
environments outside the following
range: temperature: 0°C to 40°C, relative
humidity: 45% ~ 85%.

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Disclaimer

Philips makes no warranty of any kind
with regard to this material, including, but
not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and  tness for a particular
purpose.
Philips assumes no responsibility for any error
that may appear in this document. Philips
makes no commitment to update nor to keep
current the information contained in this
document.

Reorient or relocate the receiving •
antenna.
Increase the separation between the •
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on •
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced •
radio/T V technician for help.

Any unauthorized modi cation to this
equipment could result in the revocation of
the authorization to operate the equipment.

FCC compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

a this device may not cause harmful

interference, and

b this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found •
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Par t 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable •
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
inter ference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
inter ference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

Compliance with Electro-Magnetic
Field (EMF)

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
manufactures and sells many products
targeted at consumers, which, like any
electronic apparatus, in general have the
ability to emit and receive electromagnetic
signals.
One of Philips’ leading Business Principles is to
take all necessary health and safety measures
for our products, to comply with all applicable
legal requirements and to stay well within
the EMF standards applicable at the time of
producing the products.
Philips is committed to develop, produce and
market products that cause no adverse health
effects. Philips con rms that if its products are
handled properly for their intended use, they
are safe to use according to scienti c evidence
available today.
Philips plays an active role in the development
of international EMF and safety standards,
enabling Philips to anticipate further
developments in standardisation for early
integration in its products.

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Recycling

Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin
symbol attached to a product, it means the
product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC:

Never dispose of your product with other
household waste. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products. The correct
disposal of your old product helps prevent
potentially negative consequences on the
environment and human health.
All redundant packing material has been
omitted. We have done our utmost to make
the packaging easily separable into mono
materials.
Please observe the local regulations regarding
the disposal of packing materials.

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Warning

Plastic bags can be dangerous.To avoid danger of •
suffocation, keep this bag away from babies and
small children.

Limitations of damages

The vendor will not be liable for any indirect,
special, incidental or consequential damages
(including damages for loss of business, loss
of pro ts, or the like), whether based on
breach of contract, tor t (including negligence),
product liability or otherwise, even if the
vendor or its representatives have been
advised of the possibility of such damages and
even if a remedy set for th herein is found to
have failed its essential purpose.

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© 2010 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.

All rights reserved.

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