Dynex DX-DTCAM - Web Camera User manual

USER GUIDE
GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR • GUÍA DEL USUARIO
Desktop Web Camera
Caméra Web de bureau
Cámara Web para Escritorio
DX-DTCAM

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Dynex DX-DTCAM Web Camera
Contents
Important safety instructions............................................................2
Web camera components..................................................................3
Setting up the Web camera...............................................................4
Using the Web camera ......................................................................5
Legal notices ...................................................................................14
Français ...................................................16
Español....................................................30
Important safety instructions
Do not attempt to open the Web camera. Doing so voids your warranty.
Do not allow moisture of any kind to come in contact with the Web camera. Keep away from
humidity and never immerse in water.
Do not drop the Web camera. A severe jolt may cause permanent damage and is not covered
by your warranty.
Place the Web camera on a flat, stable surface before setting it up.
Follow this User Guide carefully and keep it for future reference. Follow the correct procedures
when setting up the Web camera.
Have the Web camera checked by a service technician if any the following conditions are
true:
• The Web camera has been exposed to moisture
• The Web camera has been dropped and damaged.
• The Web camera has obvious signs of breakage.
• The Web camera is not working correctly or you can’t get it to work according to this
User Manual.

Web camera components 3
Web camera components
Item Description Function
1 Lens Provides the image to the Web camera. Adjust the focus
by turning the lens.
2 LED indicator Turns on when the Web camera is connected.
3 Microphone Provides sound reception for the Web camera.
4 Adjustable base Adjusts to provide the view you want.
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4Setting up the Web camera
Setting up the Web camera
Installing the drivers
Note: Install the driver first, then connect the Web camera to a USB port on your computer.
Windows Environment
To install the Windows driver:
1Insert the Dynex Installation CD into the CD drive of your computer. The installation
program automatically starts.
If the installation program does not start automatically, click Start, Run, type
D:\Setup.exe (where “D” is your CD drive), then press Enter. The Install screen
opens.
2Click Driver, then follow the on-screen instructions.
3Install “DirectX” from the CD, if necessary.
Note: To remove the Windows driver, click Start, All Programs, Dynex WebCam, then click
Uninstall. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the driver.
Mac Environment
To install the Mac driver:
1Insert the Dynex Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer, then double
click on the CD-ROM drive.
2Click the Dynex Driver OSX 1.0 file folder.
3Click Dynex Driver Install, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: This Dynex Web camera is not compatible with iChat, because iChat only supports Apple’s Web
cameras or IEEE 1394 Web cameras.

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To remove the Mac driver:
1Insert the Dynex Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive, then double click on the
CD-ROM drive.
2Click the Dynex Driver OSX 1.0 file folder.
3Click Dynex Driver Uninstall, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Installing the hardware
To install the hardware:
1Insert the Web camera’s USB cable into your computer’s USB port.
2Place the Web camera on your desk with the lens facing you.
Third-party software
You can install your choice of software for video conferencing or video chat. For more
information on video chat software, see “Video chat” on page14.
Using the Web camera
The Dynex Web camera interface (Windows only)
You can use the Dynex Web camera interface (provided) to capture real-time images, record
images, or execute the security function.
To run the program, click Start, All Programs, Dynex WebCam, then clickDynex
WebCam. You can also start the program by clicking the Dynex shortcut on your computer’s
desktop.
Note: After installing the Dynex Windows driver, the system automatically creates a folder
(C:\My Documents\WebCam Center)to save the images you take using the Dynex
application.

6Using the Web camera
The main interface screen
The following interface screen (in Preview mode) opens when you start the application:
Interface screen icons
The following icons appear on the interface screen. Click the icon to enter the mode you
want:
Icon Description
Preview mode
Snapshot mode
Video Clip mode
Security Monitoring
mode
Exit
Camera control

Using the Web camera 7
Preview mode
The following Preview mode screen opens when you first open the program, or when you
click the Preview mode icon :
Preview mode control buttons
The following buttons are available when you are in Preview mode:
Button Description
Zoom in on the subject.
Zoom out from the subject.
Move the image up.
Move the image down.
Move the image to the left.
Move the image to the right.
Select the resolution. Choose between
RGB24 and I420, then select one of
five resolutions.
Note: The file sizes of I420 images are
smaller, so it may be a better choice
for image transmission.

8Using the Web camera
SnapShot mode
The following SnapShot mode screen opens when you click the SnapShot mode icon
:
Use the SnapShot mode to take one or more pictures.
SnapShot mode control buttons
The following buttons are available when you are in SnapShot mode:
Button Description
Send the photo by e-mail.
Shoot continuously.
Shows the choiceyou made inPreview
mode.
Note: To change the resolution, go
back to Preview mode and make the
change there.

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Video Clip mode
The following Video Clip mode screen opens when you click the Video Clip mode icon
:
Video Clip mode control buttons
The following buttons are available when you are in Video Clip mode:
To create animation:
1Press to start animation.
2Press to stop animation.
3Press to return to the Video Clip mode.
Note: In order for the animation to work, the resolution must be lower than 320 × 240 (in
either RGB24 or I420). Make sure that the resolution is correct before using this function.
Button Description
Send a video clip by e-mail
Convert AVI files to MPEG-1 format
Start recording
Stop recording
Exit the Video Clip mode
Shows the choiceyou made in Preview
mode.
Note: To change the resolution, go
back to Preview mode and make the
change there.

10 Using the Web camera
Security Monitoring mode
The following Security Monitoring mode screen opens when you click the Security
Monitoring mode icon :
Security Monitoring mode control buttons
The following buttons are available when you are in Security Monitoring mode:
Note: You can use any image resolution in the Security Monitoring mode. To change the
resolution, go back to Preview mode and make the change there.
Button Description
Start recording.
Stop recording.
Set up time parameters of the security
monitoring system.
Set the degree of variance for every
second of image recording. When the
variance is over a set threshold, the
system alerts you.
Set up alert sound effects.

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Camera control mode
In Camera Control mode you can personalize your camera settings for different
circumstances.
Settings tab
Setting Function
1Image Mirror—Flip the image horizontally.
Image Flip—Flip the image vertically.
Low Light—Select to get a clear image in low light situations.
2 Adjust the picture elements to your personal preferences.
3 Adjust the resolution from 640 × 480 to 1280 × 960.
4 Adjust the white balance in the image. Click to remove the check in Auto to adjust.
5ClickReset to return to the manufacturer’s settings.
Click Restore to return to the previous settings.
Click Save to save the values you set up.
6Outdoor/Indoor—Set based on where your Web camera is located.
Flicker—Select the correct frequency according to the country where you are
using the Web camera. (Before doing this, you need to select Indoor.)
7Backlight Comp.—If your Web camera is located in a backlight position, select
this to get a sharper image.
B/W Mode—Select to get a black-and-white photo effect.
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12 Using the Web camera
Effects tab
Setting Function
1Effects—Select from 16 different video effects.
Frame—Select from 10 different video frames.
Note: These effects and frames can also be applied to video chat software, such as
MSN Messenger. Also, you can directly connect to this Effects page from the video
chat software.
2Customized Frame—You can use a customized frame that you create and access
it from this box.
Note: The image area of the frame must be Pantone 255 and the frame size must
be 640 × 480.
3Auto Change—Select this to automatically alternate between the available
video effects and frames.
No effect & frame—Select this to cancel video effects and frames.
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Zoom tab
Use this screen to enable the zoom function and control the image.
To use the zoom function:
1Click Enable Zoom to turn on the zoom function.
2Click and drag the bar to zoom in or zoom out.
3Click the direction arrows to move the image up, down, left, or right.
ArcSoft WebCam Companion
This program offers a broad range of functions designed and optimized for Webcam use.
Whether you use it to launch a video chat client or to automatically record movement
detected by the device, WebCam Companion lets you get the most out of any Webcam.
If you would like to know more about WebCam Companion, use the built-in Help file. You can
access it from the Help menu along the top of the program screen or by pressing F1. It
explains each button and option and also shows you how to perform most common
operations and individual commands.

14 Legal notices
Video chat
Video chat using MSN Messenger
To use MSN Messenger:
1If you don’t have MSN Messenger version 6.0 or later, go to
http://messenger.msn.com to download it.
2After you download and install the software, sign on to the MSN Messenger service.
3Choose a friend on your contact list, then click OK to confirm.
4Double-click a friend on your contact list who is available to chat, then click on the
Webcam icon. Your friend receives an invitation to chat with you.
5When your friend accepts, the video chat starts.
For additional information, go to http://messenger.msn.com .
Video chat using Yahoo Messenger
To use Yahoo Messenger:
1If you don’t have Yahoo Messenger, go to http://messenger.yahoo.com to download it.
2After you register, download, and install the software, sign on to the Yahoo Messenger
service.
3From the main window, click Tools, then select Start My Webcam.
4Right-click on a friend’s name in your Messenger List, then choose View Webcam.
Your friend receives an invitation to chat with you.
5When your friend clicks YES, the video chat starts.
For additional information, go to http://messenger.yahoo.com .
Video chat using AOL Instant Messenger
To use AOL Instant Messenger:
1If you don’t have AOL Instant Messenger, go to http://www.aim.com to download it.
2After you register, download, and install the software, sign on to the AOL Instant
Messenger service.
3Click Show Messenger Lists, then choose the friend you want to video chat with.
Your friend receives an invitation message to chat with you.
4When your friend accepts, the video chat starts.
For additional information, go to http://www.aim.com .
Legal notices
FCC Statement:
United States Regulatory Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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ICES-003 Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la
classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
RSS Statement:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
Copyright
© 2006 Dynex. DYNEX and the DYNEX logo are trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services,
Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders. Specifications and features are subject to change without notice or
obligation.

16 Table des matières
Caméra Web Dynex DX-DTCAM
Table des matières
Instructions de sécurité importantes...............................................16
Composants de la caméra Web........................................................17
Configuration de la caméra Web......................................................18
Utilisation de la caméra Web...........................................................19
Avis juridiques.................................................................................29
Instructions de sécurité importantes
Ne pas essayer d’ouvrir la caméra Web. Cela annulerait la garantie.
Ne pas exposer la caméra Web à toute forme d’humidité. L’éloigner de l’humidité et ne
jamais l'immerger dans de l'eau.
Ne pas faire tomber la caméra Web. Une secousse importante peut causer des dommages
permanents non couverts par la garantie.
Placer la caméra Web sur une surface plane et stable avant de procéder à son réglage.
Observer avec attention les instructions de ce Guide de l'utilisateur et le conserver pour s'y
référer ultérieurement. Respecter les procédures correctes lors du réglage de la caméra Web.
Faire vérifier la caméra Web par un technicien de maintenance si l'une des conditions
suivantes s'avère vraie :
• La caméra Web a été exposée à l’humidité
• La caméra Web est tombée et est endommagée.
• La caméra Web présente des signes visibles de cassure.
• La caméra Web ne fonctionne pas correctement ou il n'est pas possible de la faire
fonctionner conformément à ce Guide de l'utilisateur .

Composants de la caméra Web 17
Composants de la caméra Web
Élément Description Fonction
1 Objectif Il fournit l'image à la caméra Web. Régler la mise au
point en tournant l’objectif.
2 Témoin à DEL Il s'allume lorsque la caméra Web est connectée.
3 Microphone Il fournit la réception du son par la caméra Web.
4 Base réglable Son réglage permet à l'utilisateur de cadrer ce qu'il
souhaite.
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18 Configuration de la caméra Web
Configuration de la caméra Web
Installation des pilotes
Remarque : Installer d'abord le pilote, connecter ensuite la caméra Web au port USB de
l'ordinateur.
Environnement Windows
Pour installer le pilote Windows :
1Introduire le CD d'installation Dynex dans le lecteur de CD de l’ordinateur. Le
programme d'installation démarre automatiquement.
Si le programme d'installation ne démarre pas automatiquement, cliquer sur Start
(Démarrer), Run (Exécuter), taper D:\Setup.exe (où « D » représente le lecteur de
CD) et appuyer ensuite sur Enter (Entrée). L’écran Installation s’affiche.
2Cliquer sur Driver (Pilote) et suivre les instructions affichées à l’écran.
3Installer « DirectX » à partir du CD, le cas échéant.
Remarque :Pour supprimer le pilote Windows, cliquer sur Start (Démarrer), All Programs
(Tous les programmes), Dynex WebCam et cliquer ensuite sur Uninstall (Désinstaller).
Suivre les instructions à l'écran pour désinstaller le pilote.
Environnement Mac
Pour installer le pilote Mac :
1Insérer le CD d'installation Dynex dans le lecteur de CD-ROM de l'ordinateur et cliquer
deux fois sur ce lecteur.
2Cliquer sur le dossier de fichiers Dynex Driver OSX 1.0.
3Cliquer sur Dynex Driver Install (Installer le pilote Dynex) et suivre les instructions
affichées à l’écran.
Remarque : Cette caméra Web Dynex n'est pas compatible avec iChat, car iChat n’est compatible
qu’avec les caméras Web d'Apple ou les caméras Web IEEE 1394.

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Pour supprimer le pilote Mac :
1Insérer le CD d'installation Dynex dans le lecteur de CD-ROM et cliquer deux fois sur ce
lecteur.
2Cliquer sur le dossier de fichiers Dynex Driver OSX 1.0.
3Cliquer sur Dynex Driver Uninstall (Désinstaller le pilote Dynex) et suivre les
instructions affichées à l’écran.
Installation du matériel
Pour installer le matériel :
1Brancher le câble USB de la caméra Web sur le port USB de l'ordinateur.
2Placer la caméra Web sur le bureau avec l’objectif faisant face à l’utilisateur.
Logiciel tiers
Il est possible d'installer n'importe quel logiciel de conférence ou de discussion vidéo. Pour
plus d’informations sur les logiciels de discussion vidéo, voir « Discussion vidéo» page 28.
Utilisation de la caméra Web
Interface de la caméra Web Dynex (Windows seulement)
Il est possible d'utiliser l'interface de la caméra Web Dynex (fournie) pour capturer des
images en temps réel, enregistrer des images ou exécuter des fonctions de sécurité.
Pour exécuter l’application, cliquer sur Start (Démarrer), All Programs (Tous les
programmes), Dynex WebCam et cliquer ensuite sur Dynex WebCam. Il est aussi possible
d'utiliser l’application en cliquant sur le raccourci Dynex du bureau de l'ordinateur.
Remarque : Après avoir installé le pilote Dynex pour Windows, le système crée
automatiquement un dossier (C:\My Documents\WebCam Center) pour enregistrer les
images prises en utilisant l'application Dynex.

20 Utilisation de la caméra Web
Écran de l'interface principale
L'écran d'interface suivant (en mode Aperçu) s'ouvre lors du démarrage de l'application :
Icônes de l'écran d'interface
Les icônes suivantes apparaissent sur l'écran d'interface. Cliquer sur l'icône pour entrer dans
le mode souhaité :
Icône Description
Mode Aperçu
Mode instantané
Mode clip vidéo
Mode Surveillance
(sécurité)
Quitter
Commandes de la
caméra Web