Model 1598
ZoomCam USB
Web Camera
for Windows Computers
True-color 330K
pixel video camera for Windows
computers
Easy Plug and
Play installation
Up to 30 frames
per second speed
Integrated microphone for use with
all Windows voice
input applications,
including video
mail, video
conferencing and
voice recognition
Automatic
exposure setting
Versatile mounting
base with clip
provides multiple
camera positioning options
Includes fullfeatured applications software and
integrated USB
cable
Documentation
and software
provided in ten
languages
The ZoomCam USB Model 1598 captures true color video or color snapshots on
Windows 98/Me/XP computers with a USB port. The Model 1598 provides 640 x
480 (VGA) resolution and a frame rate of up to 15 frames per second. A faster rate
of 30 frames per second is available with 352 x 288 (CIF) resolution. The Model
1598 includes a built-in snapshot button, an integrated high-sensitivity microphone, a
monitor mount suitable for use with laptop and desktop computers, and a great
software package.
Features
• CMOS camera with USB cable for easy plug and play installation
• 640 x 480 (VGA) resolution at 15 frames per second
• 352 x 288 (CIF) resolution at 30 frames per second
• Convenient snapshot button for capture of still images
• Built-in high-sensitivity microphone can be used for all Windows voice input
applications, including videoconferencing, video-mail, and voice recording
• Automatic exposure and white balance adjustment gives optimum performance
under varying light conditions
• Object edge enhancement provides improved image quality
• Works in low lighting
• Works with Microsoft NetMeeting to provide video conferencing and online chat
• Records and plays true color (24 bit) live video on your system or through the
Internet using video mail
• Mounting base with clip allows multiple placement options for both desk-tops and
portables
• Documentation and software provided in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French,
German, Italian, Turkish, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.
Bundled Software Applications include:
• Video mail
• Audio/video recording and playback
• Premise surveillance
• Videoconferencing
• Still image snapshots
• Special effects editing for photos
• Video games
• Album and greeting card creation
• Image manager
ZoomCam USB
Web Camera for Windows Computers
System Requirements
• Windows 98 or later
• Pentium MMX 166 MHz processor or equivalent
• 32 MB of RAM
• CD-ROM drive
• A minimum of 50 MB available hard drive space
• Color monitor
• Available USB port
• Internet connection for video mail
• Sound card and speakers required for audio support
Specifications
Sensor type: CMOS color sensor
Model 1598
International
Headquarters
Zoom Telephonics, Inc.
207 South Street
Boston, MA 02111
USA
Tel: 617 423-1072
Fax: 617 423-3923
European
Sales/Support
Zoom/Hayes
430 Frimley Business Park
Frimley, Camberley
Surrey, GU16 7SY UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1276 704400
Fax +44 (0) 1276 704500
email: sales@zoom.com
Website: www.zoom.com
NASDAQ: ZOOM
Made in U.S.A.
©2003 Zoom Telephonics, Inc.,
207 South Street, Boston, MA 02111
Zoom is a registered trademark of
Zoom Telephonics, Inc. Windows XP,
Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows
Me, and NetMeeting are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other registered trademarks and
trademarks used herein are the
property of their respective holders.
Resolution: 330K pixels, 640 X 480 (VGA)
100K pixels, 352 X 288 (CIF)
Computer interface: USB port
Frame rate: 30 frames/second (CIF mode)
Color: 24 bit True Color
Focus: 3 centimeters (approximately 1 inch) to infinity
Sensitivity: 8 Lux at f 2.0
Electronic iris: automatic aperture; auto white balance
Image process: edge enhancement; auto exposure
Signal to noise ratio: more than 44db (AGC on)
Camera tilt angle: 120 degrees
Power consumption: 150mA maximum
Audio interface for USB audio device class 1.0 compliance, 54db sensitivity, sampling
integrated microphone: rate at 8KHz
Regulatory approvals: FCC Part 15B, CE Approval
Warranty: One year limited
Package contents: CMOS camera with built-in microphone and USB cable, laptop clip,
desktop monitor mount, swivel ball connector, two Velcro
®
mounting strips, CD with installation
software and VP-EYE applications software.
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