Sandberg NightCam 2 User manual

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Sandberg
NightCam 2
[133-40] Rev. 14.07.06

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Introduction
The Sandberg NightCam 2 produces consist-
ently sharp, high-resolution images. And as
the camera is also equipped with Night Vision,
the picture is always clear – even in dark
rooms. The lens is made of glass, which
produces a clearer and more detailed picture
than plastic, as well as greater depth and better
sharpness. The camera includes software with
special extra features such as zoom, face
tracking and graphical video effects. It is fun
to use and handy for e.g. Internet chatting.
The camera is of sturdy metal construction.
English user guide.
System requirements:
• Pentium PC 300 MHz or compatible.
• 64MB SDRAM or above.
• 1 available USB port.
• CD-ROM drive or Internet connection.
1 Installing the camera
1.1 Installation in Windows®XP
NB: Do not connect the camera yet.
1. Start Windows.
2. Insert the CD provided.
3. The setup program launches. Click “Install”.
4. Windows informs you that the driver
“has not passed Windows Logo testing to
verify its compatibility with Windows XP”.
Click “Continue Anyway”. Click “Finish”.
5. Connect the camera to your computer’s
USB port.
6. The “Found New Hardware” wizard will
start. The wizard requests permission to
search for software on Windows Update.
Select “No, not this time”. Click “Next”.
7. The “Found New Hardware” wizard will
start. Select “Install the software automati-
cally (Recommended)”. Click “Next”.
8. Windows informs you that the driver “has
not passed Windows Logo testing to verify
its compatibility with Windows XP”. Click
“Continue Anyway”. Click “Finish”.
9. Restart your computer.
The camera is now installed and ready for use.
1.2 Installation in Windows®2000
NB: Do not connect the camera yet.
1. Start Windows.
2. Insert the CD provided.
3. The setup program launches. Click “Next”.
4. The message “The digital signature...”
appears. Click “Yes” to continue installation.
Click “Finish”.
5. Restart your computer.
6. Connect the camera to your computer’s USB
port. The message “The digital signature...”
appears. Click “Yes” to continue installation.

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7. The camera is then installed automatically.
The camera is now installed and ready for use.
1.3 Installation in Windows®98SE/Me
NB: Do not connect the camera yet.
1. Start Windows.
2. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM.
3. The setup program launches. Click “Next”.
4. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer
now” and click “Finish”.
5. Restart the computer.
6. Connect the camera to your computer’s USB
port. It is then installed automatically.
The camera is now installed and ready for use.
2 Using the camera
2.1 Using AMCap
To use the camera, software is required
(see also section 2.6). For example, you can
use the “AMCap” application supplied. To
launch the application, click the link under
“Start” – “(All) Programs”.
NB: The “AMCap” application is a standard ap-
plication for cameras, so some features cannot
be accessed by the Sandberg NightCam 2.
There are various items on the ”AMCap”
toolbar. Here is a short description of the most
important ones:
File
Set Capture File...
Specifies the file name and location for
a video sequence.
Allocate File Space...
Allocates free space on your hard disk for
a video sequence.
Save Captured Video...
Saves a video sequence.
Exit
Closes the application.
Devices
[Camera] – e.g. ”USB2.0 PC Camera”
Specifies the camera you wish to use with
“AMCap”.
[Audio device]
Specifies the audio device you wish to
use with “AMCap”.
Options
Preview
Switches on the camera.
Audio Format...
Specifies the sound quality for a video
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Audio Capture Filter...
(only appears if sound is on)
Specifies the audio source to use.
Video Capture Filter...
Sets up the camera image.
Video Capture Pin...
Specifies the desired resolution.
Capture
Start Capture
Starts video sequence recording.
Stop Capture
Stops video sequence recording.
Capture Audio
Enables/disables audio recording.
Closed Captioning
This function is used to create a hidden
layer of text on the video.
NB: Sandberg Nightcam 2 does not support
this function.
Master Stream
Specifies Master Stream.
Set Frame Rate...
Specifies the camera frame rate.
Set Time Limit...
Specifies the time limit for the video sequence.
Help
About...
Displays more information about the ”AMCap”
application.
2.2 Using effects and backgrounds
You can add various effects and backgrounds
to the camera images. This can be done by
using the application in the Windows®notifica-
tion area. To use the application, right-click on
the icon (shown in figure 1).
You can then choose between various functions:
Open Property Page
Opens camera setup.
Special Effect
Allows you to choose between various effects
and backgrounds. If you have the ”AMCap” ap-
plication open at the same time, you can view
the effect immediately. If you wish to remove
effects or backgrounds, select [No Effect].
NB: This feature only works at a maximum
resolution of 640x480.
Snap Shot
To take a still image with the camera, you must
have the ”AMCap” application open. Then you
can click on the resolution you want, and the
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Zoom
Zooms in and out and allows you to set up
your camera precisely the way you want it.
Face Tracking
This function enables the camera to focus auto-
matically on your face.
NB: This function is incompatible with effects
and only works at a maximum resolution of
640x480.
2.3 Focusing the lens
The black plastic ring around the camera lens
is used to adjust the focus. Turn the lens either
clockwise or anticlockwise to adjust it. The result
can be viewed in the ”AMCap” application
while you are focusing.
NB: The lens is protected by a small black cap.
Remove this before using the camera.
2.4 Night vision
The camera has six infrared lamps located next
to the lens. These allow you to obtain excellent
pictures even in complete darkness. The
camera automatically switches to this mode
depending on the lighting conditions.
NB: The night vision function may result in
reduced picture colour.
2.5 Recording a video sequence
1. Start the ”AMCap” application
(see section 2.1).
2. Select [File], [Set Capture File...].
3. Enter the location and name of the video
sequence. Click [Open].
4. Specify the amount of space you wish to
reserve for this video sequence. Click [OK].
5. Select [Capture], [Start Capture].
6. When you are ready to record, click [OK].
7. When you want to stop recording, press the
[Esc] key on the keyboard.
8. The video sequence is then saved.
NB: Do not reserve too much space, as the
video sequence will take up much more space
than it should. Reserve too little space rather
than too much. If the video sequence takes up
more space than reserved, the application will
automatically reserve more space. However,
the video sequence quality is better when it is
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2.6 Using the camera with MSN Messenger
The Sandberg NightCam 2 enables others to
see you while chatting over the Internet.
There are many applications and websites
that enable you to use the camera over the
Internet. Here we will look at the most popular
of them: MSN Messenger or Windows LiveTM
Messenger.
NB: To use MSN Messenger, you have to set up
a “NET Passport”. You can do this by following
the wizard the first time you log into MSN
Messenger.
2.7 Using MSN Messenger
1. Download and install the MSN Messenger
application from the website:
http://messenger.msn.com.
2. Log into MSN Messenger.
3. Find the person you wish to connect to from
your contact list in the MSN Messenger
window.
4. Right-click on that person and select
[Voice/video], [Send video from webcam].
5. The person you are contacting must now
accept the request. The connection is then
established.
6. The camera can be disconnected by clicking
the “Webcam” icon in the conversation
window.
NB: Webcam connections can only be made
with people in your contact list. If you wish to
add a new person to your contact list, select
“Add a Contact” in the MSN Messenger win-
dow and follow the on-screen wizard.
3 Troubleshooting
If the camera is not producing a picture, and
has otherwise been installed without problems,
check the following:
• That you have removed the protective
lens cap.
• That the “AMCap” application or other ap-
plication/website with camera support has
been started. (If you are using an application
other than “AMCap”, check that the camera
is correctly configured for it.)
• That “Preview” under “Options” in
“AMCap” is enabled.
• That the correct camera (if you have more
than one) is selected under “Devices” in
“AMCap”.
If you need further help or assistance in con-
nection with your Sandberg product, you will
find details about this on the penultimate page
of this user guide.
Enjoy your Sandberg NightCam 2!

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Introduktion
Sandberg NightCam 2 giver dig et altid flot
og højtopløst billede. Kameraet er yderligere
udstyret med Night Vision, så billedet altid
er tydeligt– selv i mørke rum. Linsen er af
glasoptik, der i forhold til plasticoptik giver et
klarere og mere detaljeret billede med større
dybde og bedre skarphed. Med kameraet følger
et program, som giver dig nogle særlige eks-
trafunktioner som f.eks. zoom, face tracking og
grafiske effekter på videobilledet. Det er sjovt
og nyttigt til f.eks. chat på Internettet. Kameraet
er solidt udført i metal. Dansk manual.
Systemkrav
• Pentium 300 MHz eller højere
• 64 MB ram
• 1 ledig USB port
• CD-ROM drev eller internetforbindelse
1 Installation af kameraet
1.1 Installation i Windows®XP
Bemærk! Tilslut ikke kameraet endnu.
1. Start Windows.
2. Indsæt den medfølgende CD.
3. Installationsprogrammet starter. Klik ”Install”.
4. Windows meddeler, at driveren ”Ikke har
bestået testen til kontrol af kompatibilitet...”.
Klik ”Fortsæt alligevel”. Klik ”Finish”.
5. Tilslut kameraet i computerens USB-port.
6. Guiden ”Ny hardware fundet” starter. Guiden
spørger om lov til at søge efter software på
Windows Update. Vælg ”Nej, ikke denne
gang”. Klik ”Næste”.
7. Guiden ”Ny hardware fundet” starter. Vælg
”Installere softwaren automatisk (Anbefa-
les)”. Klik ”Næste”.
8. Windows meddeler, at driveren ”Ikke har
bestået testen til kontrol af kompatibilitet...”.
Klik ”Fortsæt alligevel”. Klik ”Udfør”.
9. Genstart computeren.
Herefter er kameraet installeret og klar til brug.
1.2 Installation i Windows®2000
Bemærk! Tilslut ikke kameraet endnu.
1. Start Windows.
2. Indsæt den medfølgende CD.
3. Installationsprogrammet starter. Klik
”Next”.
4. Meddelelsen ”Den digitale signatur.....”
fremkommer. Klik ”Ja” for at fortsætte
installationen. Klik ”Finish”.
5. Genstart computeren.
6. Tilslut kameraet i computerens USB-port.
Meddelelsen ”Den digitale signatur.....”
fremkommer. Klik ”Ja” for at fortsætte
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7. Kameraet installeres nu automatisk.
Herefter er kameraet installeret og klar til brug.
1.3 Installation i Windows®98SE/Me
Bemærk! Tilslut ikke kameraet endnu.
1. Start Windows.
2. Indsæt den medfølgende CD-ROM.
3. Installationsprogrammet starter. Klik
”Next”.
4. Vælg ”Yes, I want to restart my computer
now” og klik ”Finish”.
5. Computeren genstartes.
6. Tilslut kameraet i computerens USB-port.
Det installeres nu automatisk.
Herefter er kameraet installeret og klar til brug.
2 Brug af kameraet
2.1 Brug af AMCap
For at bruge kameraet skal du benytte et
program (se endvidere afsnit 2.6). Du kan f.eks.
bruge det medfølgende program ”AMCap”.
Programmet startes under ”Start” - ”Program-
mer/Alle programmer”.
Bemærk! Programmet ”AMCap” er et stan-
dardprogram til kameraer, og det er derfor
ikke alle funktioner af programmet, som er
tilgængeligt med Sandberg NightCam 2.
I menubjælken i ”AMCap” finder du forskel-
lige punkter. Her er en kort beskrivelse af de
vigtigste:
File
Set Capture File...
Angiv filnavn samt placering af en video-
sekvens.
Allocate File Space...
Frigør ledig plads på harddisken til en video-
sekvens.
Save Captured Video...
Gem en videosekvens.
Exit
Afslut programmet.
Devices
[Kamera] – f.eks. ”USB2.0 PC Camera”
Angiv det kamera du ønsker at bruge med
“AMCap”.
[Lydenhed]
Angiv den lydenhed du ønsker at bruge med
“AMCap”.
Options
Preview
Tænd for kameraet.
Audio Format...
Angiv lydkvaliteten til en videosekvens.

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Audio Capture Filter...
(optræder kun hvis lyd er slået til)
Angiv hvilken lydkilde der skal bruges.
Video Capture Filter...
Indstil kameraets billede.
Video Capture Pin...
Angiv den ønskede opløsning.
Capture
Start Capture
Starter optagelse af en videosekvens.
Stop Capture
Stopper optagelse af en videosekvens.
Capture Audio
Slå lydoptagelse til og fra.
Closed Captioning
Denne funktion bruges til at lave et skjult lag af
tekst på videoen.
Bemærk! Sandberg Nightcam 2 understøtter
ikke denne funktion
Master Stream
Angiv Master Stream.
Set Frame Rate...
Angiv opdateringshastigheden på kameraet.
Set Time Limit...
Angiv tidsbegrænsning på videosekvens.
Help
About...
Se yderlige information om programmet
”AMCap”.
2.2 Brug af effekter og baggrunde
Du kan tilføje forskellige effekter og baggrunde
på kameraets billede. Dette kan gøres ved
at bruge programmet nederst i højre hjørne
i Windows®. Du bruger programmet ved at
højreklikke på ikonet (vist på figur 1).
Herefter kan du vælge mellem forskellige
funktioner:
Open Property Page
Åbner opsætning for kameraet.
Special Effect
Her kan du vælge mellem forskellige effekter
og baggrunde. Har du programmet ”AMCap”
åben samtidig, kan du se effekten med det
samme. Ønsker du at slå effekter eller bag-
grund fra, kan du vælge punktet [No Effect].
Bemærk! Denne funktion virker kun i en maksi-
mum opløsning på 640x480.
Snap Shot
For at tage et stillbillede med kameraet skal
du have programmet ”AMCap” åben. Du kan
herefter klikke på, hvilken opløsning du ønsker,
og kameraet vil tage et billede.