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1. When beginning....................................................3
2. Before installing....................................................4
3. System specifications for installation ......................4
4. Installing hardware & software...............................5
5. How to use Viewer 2.0...........................................8
6. Viewer 2.0 function setup....................................13
7. Questions and Answers Q & A.............................16
8. Specifications … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 20
9. Warranty … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 21
Contents
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INFORMATION TO THE USER (Part 15, Section 15.105(b))
INFORMATION TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. 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
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one more of the following measures:
－Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
－Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
－Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which
the receiver is connected.
－Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
WARNING (Part 15, Section 15.21)
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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1. When beginning
Prochips USB PC Camera, with clear visual quality, strong colors and
modern design, is a very small, multi functional color camera, which can
support video communications and other applications. In addition, Prochips
USB PC Camera can provide lap top computers with the best solutions for
providing high quality motion pictures and video communications easily and
fastly.
This manual consists of as follows:
l How to install camera
l How to set up software
l Motion picture capturing
l Still picture capturing
After installing this product, you can use Prochips USB PC Camera for
various purposes like followings.
Video e-mail
Through Viewer 2.0 provided with Prochips USB PC Camera, you can send
motion pictures or still pictures in your e-mail message.
Video conference
Prochips USB PC Camera basically supports all video conference
softwares including Microsoft Netmeeting and Whilepine Cusee-Me, etc.
Snapshot and video photo
With editing software for various images, Prochips USB PC Camera plays a
role as multimedia device including video display, image capturing, video
capturing, and image editing & composition, which can support various
features according to user’s tastes. And it will allow users to perform the
image related operation easily and conveniently.
1. When beginning
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2. Before installing
This manual explains the ways to install hardware and software, and to
utilize Viewer program.
The Prochips USB PC Camera is consisted as follows:
l USB PC Camera
l PC camera driver and software CD
l User’s manual
3. System specifications for installation
The PC specifications required for using Prochips USB PC Camera are as
follows:
Pentium MMX 200MHz and above (Pentium II CPU is recommended.)
Windows98 and above (For Windows98SE, driver patch installation is
required.)
RAM 16MB and above (32MB and above is recommended.)
Super VGA and above (16Bit and above color is recommended.)
PC with USB port
CD-ROM drive
Devices for video communications: Network card, or modem with above
33.6Kbps capacity
Prochips USB PC Camera Viewer 2.0 can run at Windows98 or
Windows2000.
References
Before installing the Prochips USB PC Camera, you need to check if USB
controller is properly installed by selecting My Computer -> Control Panel ->
System -> Device Manager consequently on Windows98 background
image. If USB controller is not properly installed, errors can occur when
USB related devices are installed. For installing USB controller, please refer
to main board manual.
2. Before installing
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4. Installing hardware & software
Please take following steps to install Prochips USB PC Camera.
Step 1. Installing camera driver software
1) Please run the installing file in the driver CD provided.
(For Windows98 SE users, it is necessary to access to
http://www.prochips.com, then get the patch driver for Windows98 SE.)
2) The setup procedures are processed as follows.
3) After checking the following points, then click “Y” button and proceed
the setup.
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4) After completing other Windows programs, then click “N>” button. (You
can convert to other programs by using “ALT + Tab” key.)
5) Dialogue box for installation status appears as shown below picture and
the files are copied.
6) After finishing file copy, if the dialogue box appears as shown below,
then click “End ” button.
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7) After installing Viewer 2.0 program, please connect the USB
terminal of camera to USB port in PC as shown the following
picture. Then, PC will automatically recognize the status of
connection with camera, and output messages for the following
installment steps.
Picture 1. Connection part between camera and PC
Installing steps will automatically proceed.
8) On finishing installation of camera driver software, you can use
Viewer 2.0 and video communication software.
Notice : Please check if “Prochips Dual Mode USB Camera” or
“Prochips Dual Mode USB Camera Plus” is properly
installed in “Control Panel > System > Device Manager >
Image Device”.
Step 2. Viewing camera motion pictures
After installing software, in Start > Program > Prochips > PC Camera, one
executable file and one text file, and one uninstall program are created.
By clicking “Start” button, move to program folder, then run Prochips \PC
Camera \Viewer 2.0 program. Through this program, you can use the
capturing function for still picture and motion picture provided by
PROCHIPS PC Camera.
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5. How to use Viewer 2.0
After the above camera installment process, Prochips program group is
created in start program folder. Followings are explanations on Viewer 2.0
1) Major functions of the program
- Recording motion pictures
- Taking still pictures
- Showing captured pictures on other windows
- Setting up the display status of camera (source)
- Setting up the display size of camera (format)
- Setting up the timing of motion pictures
- Setting up the voice assistance function in the case of motion
picture capturing
- Setting up the frame numbers in the case of picture capturing
- Setting up the position for storing motion pictures and still
pictures
- Sending the stored motion picture and still picture files through
e-mail
2) Program execution
A. Execution screen
When the program starts, in the above part of the screen, camera
image appears. In the below, camera control panel appears. On this
control panel, there are many functional buttons for setting up and
operating camera. When taking pictures or recording motion pictures,
reduced still image clips appear automatically.
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B Explanation on each button
“Start Motion Picture Capturing” button: Click this button start
the motion picture capturing.
“Stop Motion Picture Capturing” button: Click this button to stop
the motion picture capturing.
“Taking a Picture” button: Click this button to take a picture.
“Set up Camera ” button: Click this button, and then dialogue
box displays for overall setup of camera.
“Continuously Taking a Picture” button: Click this button to
continuously take pictures at regular interval. For stopping, click
the “Stop Recording” button.
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“Send Mail” button: This button is for sending motion pictures or still
pictures via mail messenger. In order to send mails, it is required to
set up the camera for sending Internet mails. In case of using Outlook
as mail editor, set up the mail server with the help of tips on “Internet
Mail”. To attach motion pictures or still pictures to the mails, first
select “File” in “Insertion” menu, then send the mails.
“File Management” button: This button is to manage the motion
pictures and still picture files selected in “File Preview” window.
- v : To view the selected files
- s : To save as another file name
- d : To delete the selected files
- D : To delete all files
For motion picture, double-click the “View” button or relevant picture
in “File Preview” to make the media player program play the motion
picture. And for picture, picture editing program will run, so that you
can edit the picture on the program.
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c. Dialogue box for camera setup
With this dialogue box, you can set up the operation of camera in
detail.
- Audio function
By using the built-in sound card, you can add the sound to motion
picture.
- Video setup
When producing motion pictures, you can adjust the number of
frames to be captured per second according to user’s system.
- Source
You can set up the input parameters for camera including brightness
of screen and others.
- Format
You can set up the screen size, pixel depth, and resolution, etc.
- Time limit
This enables to record motion pictures during the limited period.
- Continuous picture-taking timer
This enables to automatically record motion pictures at certain
interval for using the camera as security camera.
- Storage position
You can set up the path through which files are to be stored.
Motion pictures: C:\Prochips Images\Video
Still pictures: C:\Prochips Images\Photo
Pictures in succession: C:\Prochips Images\Security
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3) How to use programs
A. When capturing motion pictures
Please click “Start Recording” button, then “End Recording”
button.
B. When taking still picture
Please click “Taking a Picture” button.
C. When capturing motion pictures for certain period
Please click “Camera Setup” button. Then mark on “TimeLimited Use” and input the desired time.
After that, please click “Start Recording” button.
After capturing is proceeded during the set period, the captured
image will automatically appear on “File Preview” window.
D. When you want to capture video and audio simultaneously,
please click “Camera Setup” button. Then mark on “Using
Audio”. And then, motion picture capturing will be proceeded.
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6. Viewer 2.0 function setup
1) Characteristics of camera
Prochips USB PC Camera is very easy to use, and to set up without
any additional explanations. All information on image processing can
be treated in this camera characteristics page.
This page is first applied to applications provided by Prochips, and is
useful to all available programs because it is also operated in similar
conditions. Prochips camera can variously adjust the screen
brightness, colors, etc. according to the condition for use. The
condition to be used for setting up is as follows.
2) Video source characteristics page
A. How to set up : “Camera Setup” -> “Source”
Through the simple explanation on control items widely and
commonly used for ordinary camera viewer software, users can
adjust video quality according to their tastes.
B. Registration information : “Device Cotrol”
1. Brightness: This refers to brightness of a color, the
difference in amounts of the bright reached
to our eyes through color reflection or
transmission. Basically, it is set
automatically, but users can adjust it
manually.
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2. Contrast : It refers to the difference of
brightness between the dark area
and the bright area of an image. It is
set to a certain value, but can be
adjusted.
3. Saturation : It is the unit that represents the
richness of a color in a certain area
with a certain brightness. Here, the
richness of a color means the human
beings’ sensation responding towards
the amount of a color in a certain
area.
4. Exposure : As a general camera obtains the
proper exposure by adjusting an iris
diaphragm and the speed of shutter
according to the brightness of subject,
it is possible to control the amount of
the incoming lights electronically. The
exposure is set automatically, but the
user can also set it manually.
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3) Video format feature page
In the format window, it is possible to change the frame rate of motion
pictures, the color displayed on the screen, and the screen size.
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7. Questions and Answers Q & A
l What is USB?
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) is the data transmission method of a new standard.
It is designed to resolve the problems such as insufficient ports and random
interface development by unifying the interfaces among different devices into
one. The connection among USB devices has a tree structure, and up to 127
devices can be connected theoretically. One USB cable consists of two data
lines and two power lines. It is designed to generate the transmission speed of
12 Mbps and the serve channel speed of 1.5 Mbps. It supports the
transmission of both synchronized and asynchronized data.
l What are required to use the USB Camera?
- First, PC with the USB port installed is necessary. It means that it is necessary
to install the USP port to PC. The USB port is basically installed in Pentium II
PC, and MMX PC also supports USB.
- The operating system supporting the USB is necessary. Windows 98 basically
supports USB.
- The start-up driver and the application software to start up USB PC camera
are required. The driver of the USB PC camera is provided by the camera
manufacturer. For the Prochips USB Camera Rookie, the start-up software
that is easy to install and use is provided to the users. Any existing application
software with the functions of capturing and picture communication can be
used as the application software. The software with these functions from any
camera manufacturer can be also used.
l What are the reasons that USB Camera is not recognized?
- BIOS should be set up properly to allow PC to recognize the USB Camera.
USB should be enabled in the CMOS setup. The USB function setup items
can be different depending on BIOS. However, in general, those items may be
classified into the I/O related items.
- If the driver is not installed properly, it is possible that USB Camera cannot be
recognized. The method and procedure of installing Prochips USB Camera
Rookie is easily and simply provided in the “Installation and Software
Installation” of the user’s manual.
- The manufacturer of the main board VIA chip using the VIA chip USB
controller has distributed the modified driver. Download the relevant driver
from the Prochips homepage and install it.
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l The displayed message says, “It is impossible to search for the capturing
device.”. How should be done?
- This problem is caused because more than one capturing device is
registered and the USB Camera, one of them, is connected to another
driver. In this case, it is possible to select the driver in the viewer.
Though might be some differences in the expression for each viewer, in
general, the camera can operate properly by selecting the proper driver
in the driver selection item expressed either as “Option” or “Device”. To
check the video capturing device currently used by the system, view the
device item of multimedia menu in the control panel.
l While the program is used (when the camera is working to display a motion
picture), to plug the camera out of the port stops the picture. To reconnect
the camera does not result in the proper operation. How should be done?
- Because the program using a capturing driver cannot know if the
camera is plugged out, the user should not plug the camera out while it
operates. If the user plugs it out during its operation, end the program
and restart it. It is needless to mention that the camera should be
connected.
l To run Viewer 2.0 for the first time changes the screen color.
- The screen color can be changed because the camera automatically
sets the environment up when Viewer 2.0 runs for the first time. There
should not be any problem with the capturing operation.
l To play the captured pictures results in fragmental pictures.
- It depends on the system. Most of time, the problem occurs because
the cluster is not arranged after the much working of deleting and
creating files, or the memory is not managed properly.
l Where are the captured motion pictures and files saved?
- C:\Prochips Images\ Video, C:\Prochips Images\ Photo, and
C:\Prochips Images\ Security is set up by default for the motion pictures,
still pictures, and pictures in succession, respectively. The user can
designate the place where files are saved.
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l A file error occurs when the capturing is performed in succession.
- When the capturing of motion pictures is started and ended, the first
frame of the captured pictures shows up in a different window. If it is
desired to capture motion pictures in succession, press the start button
after the previous motion picture appears in a different window.
l To capture suddenly ends the program.
- To select the compression function for a certain format (12bit :1420)of
the camera and perform the capturing often ends the program
improperly. Select the source and compression in the camera
configuration before making a change.
l The sound quality is degenerated noticeably when pictures and sounds are
captured simultaneously.
- For sound shooting, the sound quality can be different depending on
the microphone performance. In this case, the microphone of good
quality is required.
l The camera suddenly stops operating.
- If the camera is turned on for a long time, it can stop operating due to
the automatic power off function. In this case, the function does not
affect the camera. Either lengthen the period for the automatic power off
function or disable the function.
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l The mail is not sent properly.
- Check if the messenger for the Internet mail is set up properly. If the
Microsoft Outlook is used as the mail editor, set up the mail server by
using the “Internet mail” as the help keyword. Use the “File “ of “Insert”
in menu to attach a file. Refer to the Outlook helps for the method of the
use in details.
l Where can one obtain the detailed information on the camera?
- Refer to the homepage for the details related to the camera hardware.
http://www.prochips.com
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PCA-2300 PCA-3100 PCA-3202 PCA-3302
Imaging
Device
1/4” CMOS 1/4” CMOS 1/3” CMOS 1/3” CMOS
Pixel 100,000
pixel
100,000 pixel 307,200 pixel 316,224
pixel
S/N/ Ratio >48 dB >48 dB >48 dB >48 dB
Lens F2.0 1:5.6
60
o
F2.0 1:5.6 60
o
F2.0 1:5.6 60
o
F2.0 1:5.6
60
o
Minimum
Illumination
3 Lux 3 Lux 2.5 Lux 4 Lux
Exposure 500:1 (Auto) 500:1 (Auto) 500:1 (Auto) Auto
Frame Speed 60 lps and
more (CIF)
60 lps and
more (CIF)
525 Ume 30 lps 45 lps
White Balance Auto Auto Auto Auto
Contrast Manual Manual Manual Manual
Connection
Device
USB USB USB USB
Power/Voltage DC 5 V/ DC 5 V/ DC 5 V/ DC 5 V/
Dimensions 55x75x55
mm
75x90x57 mm 58x78x60 mm 60x80x80
mm
Specifications
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Product Name
Model Name
Sale Date: Year: Month: Day:
Customer Name Phone:
Customer Address
1. Be sure to fill the blanks when selling the product and hand in the filled form
to the customer.
2. Keep the customer card at the agency for the customer management.
Product Name
Model Name
Sale Date: Year: Month: Day:
Customer Name Phone:
Customer Address
Contents
1. Any damage caused by the innate defects of the product under a normal
operation will be repaired for free during the period specified in the contract.
2. If the damage is caused by the following reasons, the product will be
repaired only with proper payments even during the warranty period:
- A wrong use of the product
- An improper repair and modification of the product
- Fault from neglect of what are specified in the user’s manual.
The standards of the compensation for the damage to the customer
1. The compensation for this product follows the regulations about the
compensation regulation for the damage to the customer notified by the
Ministry of Finance and Economy.
2. Prochips Technology Inc. takes out the liability insurance for business
compensation to protect the customer’s rights.
Customer Center and A/S
The compensation for the damage to the customer caused by this product
follows the regulations about the compensation for the damage to the
customer notified by the Ministry of Finance and Economy.
Customer Center: (080) 300-0911
Customer card
Warranty
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