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= Digital PC Camera PCAM-QU Instruction Manual =
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Contents
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Introduction
Section 1 Installation
1.1 Confirmation of USB support PC
1.1.1 PC with USB port
1.1.2 Version of Windows(in the case of Wndows95)
1.1.3 BIOS Setting
1.1.4 Version of USB driver(in the case of Windows95)
1.2 Installing the Driver
1.2.1 If a Driver Floppy Disk is Supplied
1.2.2 If a Driver Floppy Disk is not Supplied
1.3 Connecting the Camera to Your Personal Computer
1.3.1 Connecting the Camera to a Personal Computer
Section 2 Operation
2.1 Starting up the Application Program
2.2 Adjusting the Focus
2.3 Changing the Video Format
2.3.1 The Video Format Dialog Display
2.3.2 Choosing a Display Size
2.3.3 Choosing an Image Form
2.3.4 Choosing a Zoom Setting
2.4 Changing the Video Source
2.4.1 The Video Source Dialog Display
2.4.2 Adjusting Brightness
2.4.3 Adjusting White Balance
2.4.4 Choosing Gamma Characteristics
2.4.5 Choosing the Sharpness of the Image
Section 3 Problem Checklist
3.1 An Error Message is Displayed (or no image appears at all)
3.1.1 Personal Computers Incompatible
3.1.2 Confirmation of Installation
3.2 The Image Color is Strange
3.2.1 Changing the Personal Computer Display Screen Color
3.3 The Image Frame Rate is Slow
3.3.1 Changing the Video Format
3.3.2 Disconnecting the other USB devices
3.4 The Image stops or system stalls
3.4.1 Changing Properties of Hardware Acceleration
Section 4 Additional Details
4.1 List of Personal Computers
4.1.1 Models of Personal Computer on which the Camera can be
Operated
4.1.2 Models of Personal Computer on which the Camera Cannot
be Operated
4.3 List of Application
4.3.1 Application on which the Camera can be Operated
Specifications
Notes
Introduction
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The Digital PC Camera Pcam is a special purpose camera for inputting
images into a personal computer. Its special features include the
following.
Plug and Play
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The USB allows the camera to be attached, configured, used, and
detached while the personal computer is in operation.
Small-scale, light-weight, high cost-performance
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Devices specifically developed for incorporation in this camera have
resulted in a simplification of the camera itself, brought about
reductions in size and weight, and improved cost performance.
No Video Capture Board required
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Image data from the camera is digitally input directly into the
personal computer USB, which is going to be part of the basic
specifications of any personal computer.
The structure of the system has been simplified so that no video
capture board is required, and there is therefore no need to choose a
personal computer with special connections.
No AC Adapter required
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The power for the camera is supplied from the personal computer itself.
Since no AC adapter is required, there is no need to provide a separate
power source.
Section 1 Installation
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1.1 Confirmation of USB support PC
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Please confirm whether PC supports USB.
If OS is Windows98, basically PC supports USB.
1.1.1 PC with USB port
Confirm that PC has USB port.
1.1.2 Version of Windows(in the case of Wndows95)
Confirm the version of Windows in the case of Windows95 as follows.
(1) From the 'Settings' selection of the 'Start' menu, select the 'Control
Panel'.
(2) Double click on 'System'.
(3) Version of Windows is spelled out under system: Microsoft Windows 95.
Confirm it to be '4.00.950 B'.
PC does not support USB when the version of Windows is '4.00.950', or
'4.00.950 a'. So please ask for PC maker.
(4) Click 'Device Manager' tab on (3) state. Confirm 'Universal serial bus
controller' to exist.
(5) Click 'Universal serial bus controller' and click the driver indicated
under it. Confirm Device status that device is working properly.
If it is not correct on (4) or (5) state, USB driver may not enable.
So ask for PC maker.
1.1.3 BIOS Setting
In a certain PC you should change the setting of BIOS to enable
USB function. Then change it correctly refer to the manual of PC.
1.1.4 Version of USB driver
Confirm the version of USB driver as follows.
(1) Start Internet explorer or Explorer and click 'Tools'.
(2) Click 'Find' and click 'Files or Folders'.
(3) Enter 'usbd.sys' on 'Named:'dialogue and click 'Find Now'.
(4) When you can find 'usbd.sys', click it by light button of mouse.
(5) Click 'Properties' and click 'Version' tab.
(6) Confirm the version of it to be '4.03.1214' or higher.
(7) If the version of it to be '4.03.1212' or lower, it may come to be
some trouble to work Camera. Ask for PC maker when the release of
new version of it.
1.2 Installing the Driver
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1.2.1 If a Driver Floppy Disk is Supplied
The camera driver is included in the 'WinCap & FIC Digital PC Camera
Driver' disk.
The driver is installed using the following procedure:
(1) Insert the 'WinCap & FIC Digital PC Camera Driver Disk1' into
the personal computer.
(2) Start up 'setup.exe,' the installation program contained in the disk.
(3) Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.
(4) At the first time connecting the camera on the personal computer,
the camera is configured again.
(5) The message 'Insert Disk' may appears on the screen, but 'usbpcam.sys'
is already installed. Click OK and please select '\Windows\System'
folder in the next message box.
1.2.2 If a Driver Floppy Disk is not Supplied
The camera driver is included in the application CD or floppy disk
supplied.
Refer to the applications instruction manual for further details.
1.3 Connecting the Camera to Your Personal Computer
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1.3.1 Connecting the Camera to a Personal Computer
If the camera is used on a personal computer with USB, power is
supplied to the camera via the personal computer USB and the camera
inputs image data into the personal computer via the personal computer
USB.
Insert USB connector on the camera lead into the personal computer
USB port. The personal computer configure the camera.
Section 2 Operation
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2.1 Starting up the Application Program
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The camera cannot be operated merely by installing the driver.
Start up the camera application program and then confirm that the
camera is operating correctly.
(1) Switch on the camera power supply.
(This operation is not necessary when the camera does not have a power
switch.)
(2) Images will be displayed on the screen when the application program has
been started up.
Refer to the application program instruction manual for further
details.
2.2 Adjusting the Focus
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Turn the camera focus ring to adjust the focus of the subject displayed
on the screen by the application program.
Looking at the front of the camera, turn the focus ring to the left to
zoom in and to the right to zoom out.
2.3 Changing the Video Format
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The screen display size and image quality can be adjusted by opening
the 'Video Format' Dialog from the application menu.
2.3.1 The Video Format Dialog Display
The 'Video Format' Dialog display changes depending on the application
program.
Refer to the application program instruction manual for further
details.
2.3.2 Choosing a Display Size
Choose an image display size from the following:
PCAM-QU
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640 x 480 (VGA) : Displays an image twice the size of a 320 x 240
display.
320 x 240 (QVGA): Displays the original image size.
160 x 120 (1/16): Selects a 160 x 120 section from the center of a
320 x 240 display when zooming in.
Reduces a 320 x 240 display to 160 x 120 when zooming
out.
352 x 288 (CIF): Selects an 80 x 60 section from the center of a
320 x 240 display when zooming in.
Reduces a 320 x 240 display to 80 x 60 when zooming
out.
176 x 144 (QCIF): Selects a 176 x 144 section from the center of a
320 x 240 display when zooming in.
Reduces a 320 x 240 display to 176 x 144 when zooming
out.
2.3.3 Choosing an Image Form
Choose an image data output method from the following:
8-bit Gray Scale : Displays an 8-bit monochromatic display.
16-bit Color : Displays a 16-bit color display.
24-bit Color : Displays a 24-bit color display.
High Quality : Displays with priority on image quality.
High Speed : Displays with priority on frame rate.
2.3.4 Choosing a Zoom Setting
If the display size is less than the original size, choose an image
display method from the following:
Zoom-in : Selects a section of designated size from the center of a
original display size.
Zoom-out: Reduces a original display size to the designated size.
2.4 Changing the Video Source
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The brightness and color of the image can be adjusted by opening the
'Video Source' Dialog from the application menu.
2.4.1 The Video Source Dialog Display
The 'Video Source' Dialog display changes depending on the application
program.
Refer to the applications instruction manual for further details.
2.4.2 Adjusting Brightness
The brightness of the image can be adjusted by adjusting the shutter
speed of the camera.
Auto : Automatically adjusts the brightness to a standard level to
correspond with the object.
Manual: The level of brightness, which has been automatically adjusted
to correspond with the object, can then be manually adjusted
using the slider.
For example, if a person's face is against the light and is in
shadow when the brightness is set automatically, moving the
slider manually to the right will lighten the background and
allow a clear image of the person's face.
2.4.3 Adjusting White Balance
The coloring of the image can be adjusted by adjusting the RGB level.
Auto : Automatically adjusts the RGB balance to a standard value to
correspond with the light source.
Manual: The RGB balance can be manually adjusted using the slider.
If the coloring of the image at its automatic setting does
not seem suitable, the coloring can be manually adjusted to a
preferred setting.
2.4.4 Choosing Gamma Characteristics
Gamma characteristics can be selected to correspond to the special
characteristics of a CRT or liquid crystal display (LCD).
2.4.5 Choosing the Sharpness of the Image
The images displayed can be sharpened by strengthening the sharpness of
the image.
Soft : Softens the image.
Standard: Standard setting
Sharp : Sharpens the image.
Section 3 Problem Checklist
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3.1 An Error Message is Displayed (or no image appears at all)
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3.1.1 Personal Computers Incompatible
Some commercially available personal are not compatible with the
camera.
Refer to '4.1 List of Personal Computers' and confirm the personal
computer is compatible.
3.1.2 Confirmation of Installation
Reconfirm whether or not the camera is correctly installed.
(1) Is the camera connected correctly?
Refer to '1.1 Connecting the Camera to Your Personal Computer' and
confirm that the connections are correct.
(2) Has the driver been correctly installed?
Refer to '1.3 Installing the Driver' and install the driver again.
(3) Has the application started up?
The camera cannot be operated merely by installing the driver.
Refer to '2.1 Starting up the Application Program' and start the
application up again.
3.2 The Image Color is Strange
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In order for this camera to produce true coloring, it is necessary for
the personal computer display screen color to be set to 16-bit color or
a higher setting.
Use the following procedure to change the personal computer display
screen color:
3.2.1 Changing the Personal Computer Display Screen Color
(1) From the 'Settings' selection of the 'Start' menu, select the 'Control
Panel'.
(2) Double click on 'Screen' and then click on the 'Display Details' tab.
(3) Select colors of 'High Color (16bit)' or higher from the 'Color
Pallet,' and then click on 'OK.'
3.3 The Image Frame Rate is Slow
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The image frame rate of this camera changes depending on the model of
personal computer used, what application programs are in use, and the
operation of the other USB device connecting to the same personal
computer in parallel.
3.3.1 Changing the Video Format
The frame rate will change considerably depending on the contents of
the 'Video Format' Dialog setting.
Refer to '2.3 Changing the Video Format' and try changing the video
format.
(1) Display Size
The smaller the display size, the faster the frame rate will be.
However, if the video format is set to 'Zoom-out' there will be no
change in frame rate even if the display size is small.
(2) Image Form
The frame rate will be fastest if 8-bit Gray scale has been selected,
and slowest if Color (High Quality) has been selected.
The driver itself will make no changes to frame rate as between 16-bit
Color and 24-bit Color, but since with 16-bit Color the size of the
image data output by the application program is smaller, this may
sometimes increase the overall speed of the frame rate.
(3) Zoom
If the display size is smaller than 320 x 240, the frame rate will
become faster if the image is zoomed in.
3.3.2 Disconnecting the other USB devices
If the other USB device operates in parallel, the frame rate will be
slow according to its operating condition.
Disconnect the other USB device, if it is not on use.
3.4 The image stops or system stalls
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3.4.1 Changing Properties of Hardware Acceleration
When you use a USB camera with certain PCI video cards in Windows95
OSR2.1, performance may be reduce or your computer may seem to stop
responding(hang). Video playback may be affected.
Cause certain PCI video cards may not work well with isochronous
transactions, which USB cameras require. The video card may require
several attempts to complete an operation.
(Source: Microsoft Technical Support)
To resolve this problem, use the following steps:
1. In Control Panel, double-click
2. On the Settings tab, click Advanced Properties.
3. On the Performance tab, move the Hardware Acceleration slider
to None.
4. Click OK or Close until you return to Control Panel.
When you are prompted to restart the computer, do so.
Section 4 Additional Details
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4.1 List of Personal Computers
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4.1.1 Models of Personal Computer on which the Camera can be Operated
It has been confirmed that the camera can be operated, or cannot be
operated on the models of personal computer listed below:
This list refers to models on which it has been confirmed that the
camera can operate under test circumstances with a pre-installed OS,
but no guarantee that operation is possible is implied.
o: operated
x: not operated
(1) Desktop Personal Computers
Manufacturer Model Operation
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COMPAQ Presario 8716 x
EPSON ATX-7001 o
AT-6900 o
Pro-300 o
ET-8000L x
ET-8000S x
MITUBISHI apricot MS660 F2C32 x
apricot MS660 H2B o
apricot MS660 H2C o
apricot MS660 N2B1 o
apricot MS540 N2A1 o
IBM Aptiva T95 (2161-T95) x
Aptiva 2176 H-75 x
Aptiva TAF o
Aptiva B65 x
Aptiva H65 x
PC 350 x
DEC Venturis FX-2 5200ST o
Celebris FX-2 5200M o
GATEWAY2000 P5-200 o
P5-200MMX o
P5-233MMX o
G6-233 o
G6-266 o
G6-300 o
FUJITU FMV DeskPower S167 x
FMV-6200 T5 o
FMV-5200 T6M o
FMV-6233 D8 o
FMV-5166 D8M o
FMV-5200 T5 x
FMV-5133 D7 x
FMV-5166 L x
TOSHIBA BREZZA 5166MB x
INFINIA 7160J1 x
INFINIA 7200J2 x
Equium 5160 D1 o
INFINIA 7230 J1 x
HITACHI FLORA DM3 x
FLORA 310(WB4MA) o
FLORA 310(YB4MA) x
FLORA 330 x
FLORA Prius PR-TF4P-17 x
FLORA Prius PR330T20 x
PR-TF4P-17 x
PR330T20 x
EPSON VM2000 x
VM2300 o
VMK2600 o
Endeavor ET-8000S o
Endeavor ET-8000L o
Endeavor Pro-300 o
Endeavor Pro-100L o
Endeavor AT-6900 o
Endeavor NT-700 x
SHARP MN-8000 o
NEC PC-9821V200SZC o
PC-9821V200M7H2 o
PC-9821 Xc16 o
PC-9821 Xc200 o
PC98-NX VS20C/S o
PC98-NX MA26D/S o
PC98-NX MA23D/M o
PB NEC ProMate P3233ML o
DELL OptiPlex GXi o
(2) Notebook Personal Computers
Manufacturer Model Operation
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TOSHIBA TECRA 530 CDT x
Satellite Pro 440 CDX x
Satellite Pro 460 CDT x
Satellite 220 CS x
GATEWAY2000 SOLO 9100 o
SOLO 2300 o
FUJITU FMV-5133 NA6/W x
SOTEC WinBook Bird/V 166MT o
HITACHI FLORA 270 x
FLORA 250 x
NEC PC98-NX VP23C/WXmodelAA1 o
PC98-NX AL20C o
4.1.2 Models of Personal Computer on which the Camera Cannot be Operated
The above list refers to models on which it has been confirmed that the
camera cannot be operated under test circumstances and with a
pre-installed OS, but it is possible that it could become possible
for the camera to be operated on these models too by supplied a new OS.
(1) In principal, the camera cannot be operated on personal computers with
USB port in which OSR2.1 or Windows98 has not been installed.
(2) Even with personal computers in which OSR2.1 has been installed, the
camera cannot be operated, if USB function has not been enabled.
4.3 List of Application
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4.3.1 Applications on which the Camera can be Operated
It has been confirmed that the camera can be operated, or cannot be
operated on a variety of Capture Application listed below:
This list refers to applications on which it has been confirmed that the
camera can operate under test circumstances with a pre-installed OS,
but no guarantee that operation is possible is implied.
o: operated
x: not operated
(1) Video Conference Application
Manufacturer Version Operation
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Microsoft Net Meeting 2.0 o
Microsoft Net Meeting 2.1 o
Wintronix XtX 1.2 o
Yuniko system Vision Time --- o
(2) Local Capture Application
Manufacturer Version Operation
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VidCap32 o
NEC Video Studio Capture 1.0 o
(3) Twain Application
Manufacturer Version Operation
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Adobe Photo Shop 4.0J o
Adobe Photo Deluxe 1.1 o
NEC Picture Studio 1.0 x
NEC Picture Studio 1.1 o
Refer to Pcamtwne.txt, too.
Specifications
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PCAM-QU
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Image pickup device
Interline method 1/4 inch CCD
Number of pixels
320(H) x 240(V)
Pixel size
10.0(H) x 10.0(V)um
Number of frames (*1)
Max. 7 frames per second [Number of pixels: 320(H) x 240(V) (QVGA)]
Max.12 frames per second [Number of pixels: 160(H) x 120(V) (1/16)]
Lens
f=3.8mm F2.8 Manual focus
Standard illumination
200Lx F2.8
Illumination range
100 to 10,000Lx
Sensitivity adjustment
Automatic/Manual (both set by software)
White balance
Automatic/Manual (both set by software)
Compatible models of personal computer
PC with USB
Suitable OS
Windows 95 OSR 2.1, Windows 98 Beta3
Data format
Video for Windows
Twain
(8-bit Gray Scale, 16-bit Color, 24-bit Color)
Data and power supply interface
USB
Power supply
DC +5V 180mA (supplied form the personal computer)
DC +5V 80mA (Power save mode)
Dimensions (mm)
54(W) x 60(D) x 75.4(H)
Weight
Approx. 170g
Environment for operation
Temperature: +10 to +35 degrees C
Humidity : 20 to 80% (no condensation)
Environment for storage
Temperature: -20 to +60 degrees C
Humidity : 0 to 80% (no condensation)
EMI Standard
VCCI Class B
FCC part 15 Class B
EN 55022,EN 50082
(*1) The number of frames changes in line with the model of personal
computer and the number of applications in use.
Notes
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(1) Unauthorized reproduction of all or part of this publication is
prohibited.
(2) The contents of this publication are subject to change without prior
notice.
(3) Although the contents of this publication are believed to be correct at
the time of publication, if by any change readers find inaccuracy or
erroneous statements we would be grateful if you would contact your
supplier.
(4) Notwithstanding Note (3) above, NEC Corporation bears no responsibility
of any consequences of use of this product.
(5) The driver software supplied with this camera can only be used with
this camera.
* Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the USA
and other countries.
* Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
(C) NEC Corporation 1996-1997
This document may not be reproduced without prior approval of NEC
Corporation.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.