Register your product and get support at EN User manual SPZ5000
English Contents 1 Your Webcam Welcome What’s in the box Functional overview 2 Get started 2 8 Technical speci cations 2 2 3 9 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) 19 4 (Optional) Install the webcam software and driver 4 Connect the webcam to your PC/notebook 5 3 Use the webcam for video chatting 6 4 Philips CamSuite 7 5 Philips CamSuite Capture 8 Take and view a photo Record and play a video Screen mode Image resolution Gallery Photo/Video menu Open the photo/video folder Send photo(s)/video(s) vi
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 SPZ5000 webcam box.
g USB connector • Connect the webcam to the USB port of the notebook or desktop PC • Supply power to the webcam when it is connected to the notebook or desktop PC a b c d g e f a Snapshot button • With Philips applications installed, take photos directly b Power LED • Lights up when the webcam is in use c Focus ring • Adjust the focus of the image manually d Built-in microphone • Capture voice and sound during video calling and recording e Rotating joint • Change the viewing eld of the webcam manuall
2 Get started 2 When the language selection window is displayed, select your language. • If the language selection window is not displayed automatically, click Start > My computer, double-click the installation CD-ROM, and then double-click the Setup.exe icon. 3 Follow instructions on the screen to continue the installation. 4 When the Reboot window is displayed, select Yes and then click Finish to restart the PC/notebook.
1 2 English Connect the webcam to your PC/notebook Turn on the PC/notebook. For the rst time you use the webcam with Philips CamSuite, install the software in the provided CD-ROM. » 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.
3 Use the webcam for video chatting Philips SPZ5000 webcam works with Skype, Windows® Live Messenger,Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, QQ and other instant messegings 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. After use, you can fold the camera to store it.
English 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 SPZ5000 webcam. After you install Philips CamSuite, you can double-click the Philips CamSuite icon on the Windows toolbar to access the Philips CamSuite control panel.
5 Philips CamSuite Capture Record and play a video Note • If you select any resolution higher than 640 x 480 Via Philips CamSuite Capture, you have access to the following webcam features: • Take photos • Record videos • Send photos or videos by email • Upload your videos to YouTube directly • 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 on t
Image resolution 3 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 (1.3MP, for photo only) • 2560 x 2048 (for photo only) Options on the photo menu: • • Note • For video recording, the maximum resolution is • up to 640 x 480 (VGA). 1 2 • In the Philips CamSuite Capture window, click the drop-down arrow. » The provided resolution options are listed.
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. 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 3 Click beside . In the pop-up window, click [Yes]. » The selected photo(s)/video(s) are deleted from the gallery.
In the [Publishing information] pane, select [Video category:] in the dropdown list when applicable. English 4 Username • • 5 Change information in the [Title:], [Description:], and [Tags:] boxes whenever applicable. To make your video on YouTube as private, check the [Make my video private] box. Click [Upload video]. • To cancel upload, click [Cancel] during uploading. » When uploading is successful, the following window is displayed.
6 Features provided by Webcam Driver SPZ5000 Image settings • Digital zoom • Face tracking If both Webam Driver SPZ5000 and Philips CamSuite are installed on the PC/notebook, Philips CamSuite provides a quick access to the following features provided by Webcam Driver SPZ5000: Audio settings • Noise reduction Fun settings • Fun frame • Fun logo • Fun effect Camera settings • Select an available Philips webcam • Adjust properties 1 2 Click one of the buttons on the Philips CamSuite control panel to acce
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 one of the following four tabs to go on with settings adjustment: • General • Video • Audio • Features General tab is used under normal lighting conditions, the video image may be overexposed. [Region] During installation, this parameter will be set automatically to the correct region frequency.
Video tab On the [Video] tab, you can now adjust the following settings: [Full automatic control] This full automatic control mode provides a very easy way to get the best out of your Philips SPZ5000 webcam. Or you can choose to have maximum manual control over the webcam settings by switching the full automatic control mode off. Full automatic control ‘on’ is the preferred setting for normal use.
Audio tab English all other colors based on this white point and compensate the other colors accordingly, just like the human eye. You can also select xed settings for [Indoor], [Outdoor] and [Fluorescense] conditions or use the ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ effect if you would like to set the webcam according to your color temperature preferences. [Brightness] Brightness enables you to adjust the brightness of the displayed image or video to suit your own preference. Use the slider to nd your preferred setting.
[Digital Zoom] With this function, you can get a closer view of an object. 1 Use the slider to dynamically zoom in and out. Tip • Digital zoom magni es the pixels but not the actual image. [Add Logo] ([Fun logo]) With this function, you can add fun logos to the images. You can add one of the provided logos or one of your own logos (pictures). 1 2 Check the box of the [Add Logo] feature. Select one of the provided logos from the drop-down list.
Upgrade software via Philips Intelligent Agent English 7 Upgrade software Note Software version of Philips CamSuite To know the software version of Philips CamSuite: 1 In the Philips CamSuite Capture window, click [Help] > [About]. » The software version of Philips CamSuite is displayed. Download the latest software and driver on line 1 At www.philips.com/support , click the Choose country / language box to select your country/language.
8 Technical specifications • Sensor resolution • • • • 1.3 MP (1280 x 1024 pixels) Video capture 2.0 MP (Software resolution (Max.) enhanced, with Philips CamSuite installed) Photo resolution 5.0 MP (Software (Max.) enhanced, with Philips CamSuite installed); 8.0 MP (Software enhanced, with Philips CamSuite and Webcam Driver SPZ5000 installed) Frames per second 60 fps Max. @VGA Lens F-number F2.
3 Click the Voice tab in the displayed window. 4 Set the Philips SPZ5000 webcam or the connected headset as default device for Voice recording. 5 Click OK to save your settings. English 9 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) How can I adjust image quality? The default settings of the Philips webcam usually offer the best possible image quality. You can also adjust image quality according to your own personal preferences. • To adjust the image resolution, see the “Image resolution” section.
4 Click the Recording tab in the displayed window. Using my Philips SPZ5000 webcam makes my PC/ notebook run slow. What should I do? Note • Ensure that both Webcam Driver SPZ5000 and Philips CamSuite are installed on the PC/ notebook. 5 6 Select the Philips SPZ5000 webcam or the connected headset and click Set Default . 1 Close software applications that do not necessarily need to run.
1 Ensure that the webcam is connected properly. 2 Check whether you are using the webcam in another application. 3 Close the other application. English No image is available on the screen. What should I do? Tip • You cannot use the webcam in more than one application at the same time. How can I restore my Philips webcam to the default factory settings? Note • Ensure that Webcam Driver SPZ5000 and Philips CamSuite are installed on the PC/ notebook.
10 Service and support • • Need help? • First of all, read this user manual carefully. The model number of your product is SPZ5000. 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 SPZ5000 and click the Search button.
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 Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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