Panasonic EggCam GP-KR001 User manual

Colour
Video
Camera
GP-KR001
Operating Instructions
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely.
Important Notice:
Your personal computer must have a composite Video input
port to use this device. You may also connect the camera’s
microphone to the mic input on your computer’s sound card
device.
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ENGLISH VERSION
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this
declaration relates is in conformity with the standards or other norma-
tive documents following the provisions of Directive EEC/89/336.
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Observe the following instructions for your own safety and that of the equipment. To
reduce the danger of fire or electric shock:
• Do not use an AC adapter other than the provided model A20620G.
• Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.
• Do not place your equipment near a bath tub, washbasin or other source of water.
Safety instructions
The serial number of this equipment may be found on the bottom. You should note the
serial number in the space provided below and retain this book as a permanent record
of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.
MODEL No. GP-KR001 SERIAL No.
For your records

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Introduction • Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Colour Video Camera. The Panasonic GP-KR001 is
an easy to use Analog Video Camera device that is capable of capturing either full motion
or still images to your PC. The device outputs images at the rate of 25 FPS (frames per sec-
ond) in a standard PAL composite video format.
• The camera also has a built in microphone for audio. This microphone can be connected to
the input of a computer’s sound card to capture audio.
• Connecting the camera to a personal computer will allow you to transmit video and audio
signals for use in video conferences or publishing of documents.
• The compact size of the Colour Video Camera makes it ideal for use on the desktop for a
wide variety of computer based applications. Connect this camera to your PC and send
Video e-mail, create exciting presentations by adding a live demonstration or take still pic-
tures right from you desktop.
What’s Included
Camera
AC adapter
Important Notice:
Your personal computer must
have a composite Video input
port to use this device. You
may also connect the
camera’s microphone to the
mic input on your computer’s
sound card device.
• Confirm that you have all the components shown below.
Focus
Ring
Video
Out
Audio Out Power In DC Plug
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The integrated cable attached to the camera has three connectors attached to it. One is for
power, one for video output, and one for audio output. Follow the instructions below to connect it
to your system.
1. Turn off you computer. (We recommend you also unplug it from the AC power source
during this procedure)
2. Attach the video output of the camera to the video input (composite video) on your
computer’s video capture card/capture device.
3. Connect the microphone output connector to the microphone input on your
computer’s soundcard.
4. Connect the DC plug of the AC adapter with the Power In socket of the integrated
cable.
5. Plug the AC adapter into a standard electrical outlet or power strip.
Connecting the
camera
Integrated cable
Computer
Video Input
Microphone
Input
Camera

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Positioning the
camera
3. The Colour Video Camera is equipped with an automatic exposure circuit. The camera
will adjust to light levels between 40 lx and 10 000 lx. You may notice optimum
performance in conditions where the ambient light level is between 500 and 1 000 lx.
In low light level conditions you may notice colour fidelity may suffer. Add additional
light to improve picture quality if desired.
Note:
• Lighting Guidelines
40 lx .... Underground
parking lot
100 lx .... Hotel lobby
500 lx .... Conference
room
1 000 lx .... Desktop in the
office
5 000 lx .... Cloudy day
outdoors
10 000 lx .... In the shade
outdoors
on a fair day
On monitor top On desktop
Note:
•To protect the camera from
possible damage you may
want to secure it with double
sided adhesive tape (not
included) once the desired
location is determined.
+360°
−360°
Pan 360 degrees Tilt 30 degrees
1. The Colour Video Camera can be placed on top of the computer monitor or on the
desktop.
2. The Colour Video Camera is mounted on a handy tilt and swivel base. You can pan the
camera ±360 degrees, and tilt it ±30 degrees to line up your video shot.
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Operating the
camera Before operating your camera it will be necessary to prepare your computer to capture or pre-
view images on the computers monitor.
1. Point the camera at the subject.
2. Adjust the position and size of the subject.
While watching the preview window on the monitor, turn the camera slowly up and
down, left and right so the desired portion of the subject lies in the centre of the
monitor.
3. Adjust the Focus
While observing the preview monitor, turn the focus ring on the camera for the
clearest possible image. The minimum focus distance is 100 mm (about 3.9 inches).
Note:
•Avoid pointing the camera
directly into light sources
such as lamps, bright
windows, etc. Any visual
target in front of the light
source will become “back lit”,
and will likely appear as a
shadow, see the example
diagrams on the right.
Image with normal ambient lighting Image spoiled by backlight
Troubleshooting
If for some reason you do not see images on your computer monitor, check the settings on your
video capture device. If your capture device settings appear to be correct, and you suspect the
Colour Video Camera is not functioning, you can test the camera on your Television or VTR,
which may be equipped with a video input. Simply connect the camera to the video input, select
that input on the VTR or television monitor. You should see a picture from the camera. If both
procedures fail, please contact the store from which the camera was purchased.

Specifications
Lens Focal length: 4.6 mm
F-Stop: F = 2.8
Focus: Manual 100 mm (3-15/16 inches) to infinity
View angle: Horizontal: 45 degrees
Vertical: 34 degrees
Pick-up system Image device: 1/4-inch CCD
Pixels(approx.): Effective: 300,000 (512H x 582V)
Total: 320,000 (542H x 586V)
Sensitivity Recommended illumination: 40 lx to 10 000 lx
Video output signals Standard: PAL
Impedance: 75 Ω
Level: 1.0 V[p-p]
Signal to noise ratio: 40 dB (AGC Off equivalent)
Horizontal resolution: 330 television lines (centre portion)
White balance: Automatic
Microphone Impedance: Low impedance
Directivity: Omni-directional
Operation voltage: DC 2V typical, DC 10V maximum
Power required Voltage: DC 6V
Current: 0.16 A
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Cable & Connectors DC input: 4.4 mm diameter
Video output connector: Standard RCA type pin plug
Microphone output connector: 3.6 mm male mini plug
Cable Harness length: 1.8 m (5 feet 10 inches) approximate
General Ambient temperature: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Ambient humidity: 40% to 90%
Weight: 60 g(0.13 lbs)
Size:84 (H) x 50 (W) x 51 (D) mm
[3-5/16 (H) x 1-15/16 (W) x 2 (D) inches]
Pan angle: ±360 degrees
Tilt angle: ±30 degrees
AC adapter Input voltage: AC 230 V
Output voltage: DC 6V
Consumption: 5 W (typical)
Use only AC Adapter model A20620G.

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