Philips Webcam SPZ2000 User Manual

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User manual  
 
What’s in the box  
1 Your webcam  
Please check that the following items are  
packed in the Philips SPZ2000 webcam box.  
Congratulations on your purchase, and  
welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the  
support that Philips offers, register your product  
Philips SPZ2000 webcam  
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.  
Welcome  
The Philips SPZ2000 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 SPZ2000 webcam.  
After installation, the new webcam can be  
used for all sorts of applications, such as:  
Video: Use the Philips SPZ2000 webcam  
Quick start guide  
for video chatting and video calling. The  
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webcam works with Skype, Windows  
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and get support at  
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SPZXXXX  
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: Use the snapshot  
button to easily take photos and share  
your photos via Facebook, Flickr,  
MySpace, and etc.;  
Quick Start Guide  
The following sections in this manual give a  
step-by-step description on how to use the  
Philips SPZ2000 webcam.  
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i USB connector  
Functional overview  
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  
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d
e
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j Cable holder  
Hold the cable for cable  
management  
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h
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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 Lens  
e Slide cover  
Protect your privacy and the lens  
f Built-in microphone  
Capture voice and sound during  
video calling and recording  
g Rotating joint  
Change the viewing field of the  
webcam manually  
h Clamp with rubber rims  
Mount the webcam on your (flat  
panel) PC monitor or notebook screen  
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Connect the webcam to your  
PC/notebook  
2 Get started  
(Optional) Install the webcam  
software  
Note  
To use special features provided by Philips  
CamSuite and Webcam Driver SPZ2000,  
the applications from the website. Philips  
CamSuite only works on PCs with the  
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operating systems Microsoft Windows XP  
(SP2 and higher), Vista, or Windows 7. After  
the software installation, you can adjust Philips  
SPZ2000 webcam settings on respective  
property pages.  
1 Turn on the PC/notebook.  
2 Clamp the webcam on your PC monitor  
Choose country / language box to select  
your country/language.  
or notebook display.  
Extend the clamp to place the  
webcam on a desk or (large) desktop  
monitor.  
2 Click the Search box, enter SPZ2000 and  
then click the search button.  
3 Connect the cable to a USB port on the  
PC/notebook.  
3 Click Support for SPZ2000 .  
» After the webcam is properly  
connected, the following pop-up  
window is displayed at the lower right  
corner of the screen .  
» Under Product support, you will find  
information about Software and driver.  
4 Download the software installer that you  
want.  
5 Run the installer and follow the  
instructions on the screen to complete  
the installation.  
» After the software installation is  
complete, the Philips CamSuite icon  
is displayed at the lower right corner of  
the screen.  
4 Adjust the webcam in a proper angle.  
Tip  
You can use the same way to download the  
latest software available for Philips SPZ2000  
webcam.  
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3 Use the webcam  
for video  
chatting  
Philips SPZ2000 webcam works with Skype,  
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Windows Live Messenger,Yahoo! Messenger,  
AOL Instant Messenger, QQ and other instant  
messaging andVoIP (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 SPZ2000 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.  
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Record and play a video  
5 Philips CamSuite  
Capture  
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.  
Via Philips CamSuite Capture, you have access  
to the following webcam features:  
Take photos  
Record videos  
Send photos or videos by email  
Adjust settings for photo, video,  
mute, and multimedia folders  
1 Adjust the camera in a proper angle.  
2 In the Philips CamSuite Capture window,  
click to start recording.  
To pause recording, click  
.
3 To stop recording, click  
.
1 To launch Philips CamSuite Capture, click  
on the Philips CamSuite control panel  
or double-click on the desktop.  
» A video is recorded and stored in the  
video gallery.  
4 To play a video in the video gallery,  
2 To close Philips CamSuite Capture, click  
the close button at the top right corner  
of the Philips CamSuite Capture window.  
double-click it.  
Tip  
Tip  
Before you play a video, ensure that you  
have a multimedia player installed on the PC/  
notebook.  
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.  
Image resolution  
You can set different image resolutions for  
photos/videos taken via the webcam:  
Take and view a photo  
160 x 120 (SQVGA)  
176 x 144 (QCIF)  
320 x 240 (E-mail size)  
352 x 288 (CIF)  
640 x 480 (VGA)  
1280 x 960 (1.3MP, for photo only)  
1 Adjust the camera in a proper angle.  
2 In the Philips CamSuite Capture window,  
click  
.
» A photo is taken and stored in the  
photo gallery.  
3 To view a photo in the photo gallery,  
double-click it.  
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.  
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Open the photo/video folder  
2 Select a preferred resolution option.  
To apply another resolution setting,  
repeat Step 1 and Step 2.  
In the photo gallery:  
Select a photo and then click to open  
the photo folder.  
Screen mode  
In the video gallery:  
Select a video and then click to open  
the video folder.  
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  
Photo/Video menu  
To display the photo/video menu via right-  
click on the mouse:  
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].  
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.  
» You can select [Fit on screen] or [Full  
screen mode] in the drop down list.  
Options on the photo menu:  
[View]: To view the selected  
photo(s)  
[Email]: To send the selected  
photo(s) via email  
[Delete]: To delete the selected  
photo(s)  
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).  
Options on the video menu:  
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  
.
[Play]: To play the selected video(s)  
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[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.  
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.  
To cancel the deletion, click [No] in the  
pop-up window.  
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6 Properties  
1 In the Philips CamSuite control panel,  
click  
.
2 Click the [Webcam settings] button.  
» The [Properties] window is displayed.  
3 In the [Properties] window, adjust the  
color settings available for SPZ2000.  
Note  
The Property screen above can be seen after  
you have installed the webcam software.  
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System requirements for a Microsoft  
Windows-based PC:  
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specifications  
Minimum system requirements:  
1.6 GHz or equivalent  
512 MB RAM for Windows XP  
1 GB RAM (32Bit) for Windows  
Vista and Windows 7  
Sensor  
VGA (640 x 480 pixels)  
resolution  
OS: Windows XP SP2, Vista, and  
Windows 7  
Video capture 1.2 MP (Software enhanced,  
resolution  
(Max.)  
with Philips CamSuite  
installed)  
200 MB of available hard disk space  
One free USB2.0 port  
Soundcard and speakers (OS-  
compatible)  
Photo  
resolution  
(Max.)  
1.2 MP (Software enhanced,  
with Philips CamSuite  
installed);  
16-bits Color display @ 800x600  
with DirectX 3D support  
DirectX 9.0c or higher  
Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0  
Broadband Internet connection to  
download drivers, Philips CamSuite,  
and manuals  
5.0 MP (Software enhanced,  
with Philips CamSuite and  
Webcam Driver SPZ2000  
installed)  
Frames per  
second  
30 fps Max. @VGA  
Adobe reader to read *PDF files  
Lens  
F2.4  
F-number  
Lens angle of 55 degrees  
view  
Minimum  
subject  
illumination  
Recommended system requirements:  
2.4 GHz dual core or equivalent  
1 GB RAM (32Bit) / 2GB RAM  
(64Bit) for Windows XP, Vista, and  
Windows 7  
< 10 lux  
DirectX 9.0c or higher  
Video format YUY2, RGB24 and I420  
(With Webcam Driver  
Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0.  
Broadband Internet connection  
Adobe reader to read *PDF files  
SPZ2000 installed)  
Built-in microphone with  
Microphone  
audio enhancement  
Recommended system requirements for an  
Apple Mac:  
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Windows OS Windows 7, Vista compliant,  
XP compatible  
Mac OS X v10.4 ‘Tiger’ - 10.5  
‘Leopard’  
USB interface USB 2.0 High speed  
USB video  
class  
UVC compliant  
200 MB of available hard disk space  
USB port 2.0  
USB cable  
length  
1.5 m  
Power  
Supplied via USB cable;  
5V DC, 0.15A  
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4 Set the Philips SPZ2000 webcam as  
8 Frequently asked  
questions (FAQ)  
default device for Voice recording.  
5 Click OK to save your settings.  
ForWindowsVista:  
1 On the PC/notebook, click Start >  
How can I adjust image quality?  
Control panel.  
2 Click Hardware and Sound.  
The default settings of the Philips webcam usually  
offer the best possible image quality.  
If you have Philips CamSuite orWebcam Driver  
SPZ2000 installed on the PC/notebook, you can  
also adjust image quality via the settings provided  
by Philips CamSuite orWebcam Driver SPZ2000.  
3 Click Sound.  
4 Click the Recording tab in the displayed  
window.  
The microphone of my Philips  
SPZ2000 webcam does not work  
(properly).What should I do?  
ForWindows XP (SP2):  
1 On the PC/notebook, click Start >  
Control panel.  
2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices.  
3 Click the Voice tab in the displayed window.  
5 Select the Philips SPZ2000 webcam and  
click Set Default.  
6 Click OK to save your settings.  
ForWindows 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 SPZ2000 webcam and  
click Set Default.  
6 Click OK to save your settings.  
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Using my Philips SPZ2000  
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  
specifications of your PC/notebook.With the  
Full automatic control feature, the webcam  
software will automatically adjust frame rate  
and resolution as good as possible for your  
particular situation. It might be possible that  
the specifications 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?  
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.  
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Do not use or store your webcam in/  
under:  
9 Service and  
support  
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 dirty, do NOT touch the lens  
with your fingers.  
Clean the outside of the webcam with a  
soft cloth.  
Do NOT use cleaning fluids 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 difficulties return it to your  
Philips retailer.  
Do NOT use your webcam in the water.  
Protect the webcam from oil, vapour,  
steam, moisture, and dust.  
Need help?  
First of all, read this user manual carefully.  
The model number of your product is  
SPZ2000.  
When you need further support about  
registration, setup, usage, features, software  
upgrade, specification, and warranty, etc. of the  
Choose country / language box to select  
your country/language.  
2 Click the Search box, enter SPZ2000 and  
click the Search button.  
3 Click Support for SPZ2000.  
» Under Product support, you will find  
information about Overview, Latest  
updates, Manuals and documentation,  
Frequently asked questions, Product  
information, Product registration, and  
etc..  
Never point the webcam lens at the sun.  
Copyright  
Copyright © 2010 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.  
» Under Service information, you will  
find information on warranty.  
» Under Contact, you will find telephone  
numbers of Philips Consumer Care  
helpdesk.  
Information to the customer  
Safety precautions  
Disclaimer  
Observe the following guidelines to ensure  
that the webcam will operate safely and to  
prevent defects.  
Philips makes no warranty of any kind  
with regard to this material, including, but  
not limited to, the implied warranties of  
merchantability and fitness for a particular  
purpose.  
Do not use your webcam in  
environments outside the following  
range: temperature: 0°C to 40°C, relative  
humidity: 45% ~ 85%.  
Philips assumes no responsibility for any error  
that may appear in this document.  
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Philips makes no commitment to update nor  
to keep current the information contained in  
this document.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/TV technician for help.  
Any unauthorized modification 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:  
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 confirms that if its products are  
handled properly for their intended use, they  
are safe to use according to scientific 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.  
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.  
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 or  
more of the following measures:  
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:  
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.  
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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.  
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 profits, or the like), whether based on  
breach of contract, tort (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 forth 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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