Watec WAT-01U2 User manual

Watec USB Camera
User’s Manual
Rev. 3.02
Watec Co., Ltd.
September 5, 2018

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Revision Record
Rev. Date Changes Remarks
1.00 August 28, 2013 －Initial Release
2.00 －－
3.00 August 29, 2016 ・Correction to “Watec USB Camera” of The title
・Add WAT-02U2D and WAT-03U2
・Add 5. Operation on Mac OS
3.01 April 17, 2017 ・Add WAT-03U2D
3.02 September 5, 2018 ・Add WAT-05U2M

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
1. About this User’s Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
2. Connecting the Watec USB Ca era with a PC ---------------------------------------------------------------------5
3. Functions and Settings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
3.1. Preview ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
3.2. Video Capture Pin ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
3.2.1. Color Space/Compression (Compression Mode ------------------------------------------------------------ 10
3.2.2. Output Size (Image Size ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10
3.2.3. Frame Rate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11
3.3. Video Capture Filter Image Adjustment (Video Proc Amp -------------------------------------------------- 14
3.3.1. Brightness ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
3.3.2. Contrast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
3.3.3. Hue ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
3.3.4. Saturation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
3.3.5. Sharpness -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
3.3.6. Gamma ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
3.3.7. White Balance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
3.3.8. Backlight Compensation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19
3.3.9. Gain --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
3.3.10. PowerLine Frequency(Anti Flicker -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
3.4. Video Capture Filter Camera Control ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 22
3.4.1. Exposure (Shutter -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
3.4.2. Low Light Compensation (SlowShutter --------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
3.5. Camera Control ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 25
3.5.1. Sensor Sense ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
4. GPIO Connection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
4.1. Snapshot Function -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
4.1.1. Method to Confirm Operation (saving of static image ------------------------------------------------------ 26
4.1.2. Image File Setting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 27
4.1.2.1. Color Space/Compression (CompressionMode ----------------------------------------------------------- 28
4.1.2.2. Output Size (ImageSize ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
5. Re arks: Operation on Mac OS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29

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1. About this User’s Manual
This User’s Manual consists of instructions to connect the WAT-01U2 / WAT-02U2D / WAT-03U2 /
WAT-03U2D / WAT-05U2M (the following is the Watec USB Camera) to a PC and describes and
explains the settings for the Video Capture Pin/Video Capture Filter and describes the Snapshot
feature which utilizes the GPIO connection.
When the settings of the Watec USB Camera is changed according to the Watec USB Camera user’s
manual, check to see that the operation and the effects of the changes made to the camera are
acceptable.
The Watec USB Camera user’s manual is subject to change by design and the specifications of the
product without notice.
The copyright of the Watec USB Camera user’s manual shall belong to Watec Co., Ltd. Copying in
whole or in part without the authorization of the holders permission is prohibited.

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2. Connecting the Watec USB Camera with a PC
The diagram below shows the connections between the Watec USB Camera and a PC.
When connecting the WAT-02U2D / WAT-03U2D / WAT-05U2M, prepare a Micro-B to type A conversion
connector separately and use it.
Fig.1
Fig.1Fig.1
Fig.1 Watec USB Camera - PC Connection Diagram
Connection DiagramConnection Diagram
Connection Diagram
Please use the following OS with USB2.0 port about a connected PC.
OS Bit
WAT-
01U2 WAT- 02U2D WAT- 03U2 WAT- 03U2D WAT- 05U2M
Windows XP (Since SP2)
32
○○×××
64
○○×××
Windows Vista 32
○○×××
64
○○×××
Windows 7 32
○○○○○
64
○○○○○
Windows 8 32
○○○○○
64
○○○○○
Windows 8.1 32
○○○○○
64
○○○○○
Windows 10 32
○○○○○
64
○○○○○

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The Watec USB Camera is compatible with USB Video Class.
When the Watec USB Camera is connected to a PC for the first time, the driver will be installed
automatically. If the driver installation does not occur, and the Watec USB Camera is not recognized by
the PC, please check to make sure that the connection is correct, and please check that the PC
requirements are met.
It is recommended that a version of Windows Vista or newer (and inclusive) be used. With Windows XP, it
is possible to obtain video, however, there are some limitations to select functions. Please refer to Section
3 “Functions and Settings” for details.
Please connect the camera to the PC, and after confirming that the camera is recognized, please start the
viewer software and begin the Preview/Capture of video.

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3. Functions and Settings
The Watec USB Camera settings are separated into Video Capture Pin, which is used to set the output
image size, and the Video Capture Filter, which is used to set the image brightness and color.
This section explains each of the functions of the Watec USB Camera and their respective setting methods
using the WatecCameraViewer (Watec USB Camera Capture Software which can be downloaded from our
company’s website, http://www.watec.co.jp/ ) as an example.
(For details on how to install the software, please refer to the readme.txt file included with the
WatecCameraViewer software.)
Fig.2
Fig.2Fig.2
Fig.2 WatecCameraViewer
WatecCameraViewerWatecCameraViewer
WatecCameraViewer Window
WindowWindow
Window

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3.1.Preview
Please operate the menu at the top of the window to output an image on the window.
1. Selection of the device
The list of connected devices is shown when the “Devices” is clicked.
Please select the camera that outputs the image.
2. Start of preview
Please click the “Options -> Preview”.
Then the preview begins.

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3.2.Video Capture Pin
The Color Space and Video Format can be set in the Video Capture Pin. The setting can be
accessed from the menu at the top of the window (Options -> Video Capture Pin).
Fig.3
Fig.3Fig.3
Fig.3 Video Capture Pin
Video Capture Pin Video Capture Pin
Video Capture Pin Window
WindowWindow
Window
The same setting is accessible from the Panels -> Camera Control menu at the top of the window.
Fig.4
Fig.4Fig.4
Fig.4 Camera Control
Camera ControlCamera Control
Camera Control Window
WindowWindow
Window

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3.2.1.Color Space/Compression (Compression Mode)
Can be selected from YUY2 and MJPG.
YUY2: Uncompressed video output using YUY2(YUV422) format as Color Space.
The resolution is higher than MJPG, however, the frame rate is limited as described in the
later section.
MJPG: Output video is compressed with MJPG(Motion-JPEG) format. The resolution will
decrease, however, the frame rate will be maintained even at the maximum image size.
3.2.2.Output Size (Image Size)
The video image output size of the WAT-01U2 / WAT-02U2D is selected from the following 8
selections.
Image size (H x V) Aspect Ratio No. of Pixels Resolution *
1920 x 1080 16 : 9 2,073,600 HD 1080p
160 x 120 4 : 3 19,200 Quarter-Quarter-VGA
176 x 144 11 : 9 25,344 Quarter-CIF
320 x 240 4 : 3 76,800 Quarter-VGA
640 x 480 4 : 3 307,200 VGA
1280 x 1024 5 : 4 1,310,720 SXGA
1280 x 720 16 : 9 921,600 HD 720p
1280 x 800 16 : 10 1,024,000 WXGA
The video image output size of the WAT-03U2 / WAT-03U2D is selected from the following 4
selections.
Image size (H x V) Aspect Ratio No. of Pixels Resolution *
1280 x 960 4:3 1,228,800 Quad-VGA
320 x 240 4:3 76,800 Quarter-VGA
640 x 480 4:3 307,200 VGA
1280 x 720 16:9 921,600 HD 720p
The video image output size of the WAT-05U2M is selected from the following 4 selections.
Image size (H x V) Aspect Ratio No. of Pixels Resolution *
1920 x 1080 16:9 2,073,600 HD 1080p
320 x 240 4:3 76,800 Quarter-VGA
640 x 480 4:3 307,200 VGA
1280 x 720 16:9 921,600 HD 720p
*Resolution :
HD 1080p : Full-HD
VGA : Video Graphics Array
SXGA : Super-XGA
WXGA : Wide-XGA