QuickCam Technical Information

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1 QuickCam Technical Information Table of contents QuickCam Pro QuickCam Web QuickCam Express QuickCam VC for PC for Mac QuickCam Specifications General Specifications Mechanical Specifications Optical Specifications Environmental Specifications Glossary

2 QuickCam Pro The versatile, high-quality Internet video camera for bigger and better images. Valuable bonus software to express your creativity. QuickCam image capturing software with fully integrated: - Video software - Web page builder software - Web cam software to create personalized web pages featuring videos and stills - Digital Radar video surveillance software MGI PhotoSuite II Image Editing software (fully functional version) to make your photos look professional MGI VideoWave II Video Editing software (fully functional version) to choose from effects such as stitching, wipes, fades or titles RealNetworksTM RealPlayerTM G2 software Microsoft NetMeeting video calling software Microsoft Internet Explorer software Reality Fusion video games and screen saver software CrestaCards Video Greeting software (light version) Windows 95 (version B or C with Microsoft USB supplement required) or Windows 98 Pentium 200 MHz processor (266 MHz or higher and MMX technology recommended) Available USB port 16 MB RAM Hard drive with 100 MB free space CD-ROM drive 16-bit color display (thousands of colors) Windows compatible sound card (full duplex sound card recommended) Speakers required for receiving audio To send video such as AOLTM 5.0, Microsoft Outlook Express or Netscape Mail 14.4 kbps modem (minimum) To receive and view video and stills 14.4 kbps modem (minimum) Sound card and speakers required for receiving audio To make live video calls Internet connection 28.8 kbps modem or faster To create web pages and web cams Internet Service Provider (ISP) account with web page storage and standard FTP access such as AT&T WorldNet, MSN, EarthLink or MindSpring Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher

3 QuickCam Web The ideal camera to get started with the Internet: easily create web pages and set up an automatic live web cam. QuickCam image capturing software with fully integrated: - Video software - Web page builder software - Web cam software to create personalized web pages featuring videos and stills RealNetworksTM RealPlayerTM G2 software Microsoft NetMeetingTM video calling software Microsoft Internet ExplorerTM software Reality FusionTM video games and screen saver software CrestaCards Video Greeting software (light version) Windows 98 Pentium 200 MHz (266 MHz or higher and MMX technology recommended) Available USB port 16 MB RAM Hard drive with 100 MB free space CD-ROM drive 16-bit color display (thousands of colors) Windows compatible sound card (full duplex sound card recommended) Speakers required for receiving audio To send video such as AOLTM 5.0, Microsoft OutlookTM Express or Netscape Mail 14.4 kbps modem (minimum) To receive and view video and stills 14.4 kbps modem (minimum) Sound card and speakers required for receiving audio To make live video calls Internet connection 28.8 kbps modem or faster To create web pages and web cams Internet Service Provider (ISP) account with web page storage and standard FTP access such as AT&TTM WorldNet, MSNTM, EarthLinkTM or MindSpring Web browser such as Microsoft Internet ExplorerTM 4.0 or higher, Netscape NavigatorTM 4.0 or higher

4 QuickCam Express The easy to use, great value Internet video camera for video mails and online chatting over the Internet. QuickCam image capturing software Video software Microsoft NetMeetingTM video calling software Microsoft Internet ExplorerTM software Audio Wizard for microphone installation (microphone not included) RealNetworksTM RealPlayerTM G2 software Windows 95 (version B or C with Microsoft USB supplement required) or Windows 98 Pentium 200 MHz (266 MHz or higher and MMX technology recommended) Available USB port 16 MB RAM Hard drive with 50 MB free space CD-ROM drive 16 bit color display (thousands of colors) Windows compatible sound card (full duplex sound card recommended) Speakers required for receiving audio Microphone required for sending audio To send video mail such as AOL 5.0, Microsoft OutlookTM Express or Netscape Mail 14.4 kbps modem To receive and view video mail and stills 14.4 kbps modem Sound card and speakers required for receiving audio Windows 95 or Windows 98 Macintosh OS 8.1 or higher To make live calls Internet connection 28.8 modem or faster

5 QuickCam VC The simple, efficient camera for a USB Macintosh or the parallel port of your PC. QuickCam software to: - Capture still images - Create video clips - Take time lapse pictures - Make stop motion animation Microsoft NetMeetingTM video calling software (for Windows ) Boxtop ivisit (for Mac ) Microsoft Internet ExplorerTM software (for Windows ) for PC Windows 95 (USB port requires version B or later) or Windows 98 PC with Pentium 100 MHz processor 16 MB RAM Hard drive with 10 MB free space CD-ROM drive Available parallel port and AT or PS/2 style keyboard port (parallel version) Available USB port (USB version) SoundBlaster compatible sound card, speakers and microphone required for sending and receiving audio (full duplex sound card recommended) 28.8 kbps modem (synchronous modem required for H.324-based video calls) or network connection for Mac imac or USB-enabled Mac OS computer (USB card not included) 8MB RAM Mac OS system 8.0 or higher Hard drive with at least 2 MB free space 1 to 2 MB of disk space for each 10 seconds of video (compressed, 160x120 pixels) 150 KB of disk space for each 24-bit color photo for 320x240 pixel image QuickTime 2.5 or higher (not included) Microphone required to record sounds in QuickMovieTM Speakers for audio playback Color monitor capable of displaying 256 colors

6 General Specifications QuickCam VC QuickCam Express QuickCam Web QuickCam Pro Camera Guarantee Interface Parallel or USB (Universal Serial Bus) USB (Universal Serial Bus) USB (Universal Serial Bus) USB (Universal Serial Bus) Sensor CIF CIF CIF VGA Image sensor type CCD CMOS CCD CCD Lens Manual focus Manual focus Manual focus Manual focus Effective pixels Up to 352 x 288 Up to 352 x 288 Up to 640x480 Up to 640 x 480 Field of view/view angle Focus range 2.5 cm (1 inch) to infinity 15 cm (6 inches) to infinity 15 cm (6 inches) to infinity 15 cm (6 inches) to infinity Number of colors Up to 24 bit Up to 24 bit Up to 24 bit Up to 24 bit Microphone None None Integrated Headset included Operating current consumption 210 ma 5 V 100 ma 5 V 350 ma 5 V 290 ma 5 V Video Max frame rate Up to 30 fps Up to 30 fps Up to 30 fps Up to 30 fps Video resolution Up to 352 x 288 pixels Up to 352 x 288 pixels Up to 640 x 480 pixels Up to 640 x 480 pixels Video file format AVI AVI AVI AVI Video data format RGB 8/16/24/32, YVU 9 RGB 32, 24 & 16; YUY2, YVU9 and I 4:2:0 YUV 4:2:0 planar (default), YUV 4:2:2, YVU 9, YV12 and RGB 8/16/24/32 JPGL/RGB24/I420 Still image Still image resolution Up to 352 x 288 pixels Up to 320 x 240 pixels Up to 640 x 480 pixels Up to 640 x 480 pixels Still image file format BMP, TIFF, JPG BMP, TIFF, JPG, PCX, PSD, PNG, TGA BMP, TIFF, JPG, PCX, PSD, PNG, TGA BMP, TIFF, JPG, PCX, PSD, PNG, TGA

7 Mechanical Specifications QuickCam VC QuickCam Express QuickCam Web QuickCam Pro Camera dimensions: Height Width Depth 30 mm 30 mm 62 mm 81 mm 35 mm 30 mm Total dimensions: Height Width Depth 76 mm 110 mm 79 mm 80 mm 110 mm 79 mm 62 mm 81 mm 99 mm 100 mm 110 mm 96 mm Weight (with stand & cable) 300 g (10.5 oz) 170 g (6 oz) 205 g (7 oz) 285 g (10 oz) Cable length 1.80 m (6 feet) 1.80 m (6 feet) 2.10 m (7 feet) 2.70 m (9 feet) Case style Ball Ball Cube Ball Camera base Pyramid Pyramid Monitor/desk stand Tilt/swivel Clamp up to 2.5 cm (1 ) thick

8 Optical Specifications QuickCam VC QuickCam Express QuickCam Web QuickCam Pro Image sensor resolution 362 x 291 CCD 352 x 288 CMOS (100K pixels) 512 x 582 CCD (300K pixels) 640 x 480 CCD (300K pixels) Sensor size 1/5" diagonal 1/5" diagonal 1/4" diagonal 1/4" diagonal Lens speed F/2.0 F 2.0 F/2.0 F 2.0 Distortion Less than 5% of axial at corners Less than 10% of axial at corners Less than 5% of axial at corners Less than 10% of axial at corners Lighting 50 or 60 Hz ambient indoor incandescent, fluorescent daylight 50 or 60 Hz ambient indoor incandescent, fluorescent (flicker-free video), daylight. 50 or 60 Hz ambient indoor incandescent, fluorescent (flicker-free video), daylight. 50 or 60 Hz ambient indoor incandescent, fluorescent (flicker-free video), daylight. Exposure control Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic

9 Environmental Specifications QuickCam VC QuickCam Express QuickCam Web QuickCam Pro Parameter Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Operating temperature Storage temperature 0 C 45 C 10 C 40 C 10 C 40 C 0 C 40 C -10 C 70 C -10 C 60 C -10 C 50 C -10 C 70 C Humidity 0% 90% non condensing 0% 85% non condensing 0% 90% non condensing 10% 90% non condensing

10 Glossary AVI AVI stands for Audio Video Interleave and is a format developed by Microsoft for digital audio, video and other multimedia data. AVI files are limited to 320 x 240 resolution and 30 frames per second, neither of which is adequate for fullscreen, full-motion video. However, as they require no special hardware, they have become the standard format for audio and video data on the PC. BMP Windows Bitmap file format. The most common type of still image on the PC. CCD A CCD (charge coupled device) sensor is an electronic chip made of an array of light-sensitive elements. It transforms light into an electrical charge. Its output is a digitized picture which can easily be stored in the computer's memory. (See also CMOS) CIF Common Intermediate Format. CIF is a video format used in videoconferencing systems that easily supports both NTSC and PAL signals. It specifies a data rate of 30 frames per second (fps), with each frame containing 288 lines and 352 pixels per line. QCIF (see below) is a related standard; CIF is sometimes called Full CIF (FCIF) to distinguish it from QCIF. CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxyd Semi-Conductor. Pronounced see-moss, CMOS is a widely used type of low-power semiconductor. Whereas CCD sensors rely on specialized fabrication that requires dedicated and costly manu facturing processes, CMOS image sensors can be made at standard manufacturing facilities. This dramatically lowers the production costs of cameras and, thus, the retail price of the products. fps Stands for frames per second, a measure of how much information is used to store and display motion video. The term applies equally to film video and digital video. Each frame is a still image; displaying frames in quick succession creates the illusion of motion. The more frames per second (fps), the smoother the motion appears. In general, the minimum fps needed to avoid jerky motion is about 30. JPEG JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a standardized graphics format. Typical extensions are.jpg or.jpeg. JPEG allows levels of compression and decompression to be manipulated by adjusting quality settings. PCX The PCX file format is a special Paintbrush format for a bitmap image. The PCX format compresses the file to save disk space. Pixel A computer stores an image as a set of small colored rectangular (or square) dots called pixels ("pixel" is a contraction of "picture element"). The color of the pixel represents the average hue, saturation and brightness of the area on the original image that the pixel covers. The more pixels that are used to describe a picture, the greater the detail of the electronic image (see also "Resolution").

11 Glossary PNG PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a new graphic file type optimized for use on the Internet and online services. It is designed to replace the GIF file format. PSD PSD is the Photoshop file format. In Photoshop, it enables to create and work with layers and channels. QCIF Short for Quarter Common Intermediate Format, a videoconferencing format that specifies data rates of 30 frames per second (fps), with each frame containing 144 lines and 176 pixels per line. This is one fourth of the full CIF (see above) resolution and is suitable for videoconferencing systems that use telephone lines. Resolution Resolution is the number of pixels (see above) contained on a display monitor, expressed in terms of the number of pixels on the horizontal axis and the number on the vertical axis. The sharpness of the image on a display depends on the resolution and the size of the monitor. The same pixel resolution will be sharper on a smaller monitor and gradually lose sharpness on larger monitors because the same number of pixels are being spread out over a larger number of inches. TGA The TGA format is one of the most widely used bitmap file formats for storage of 24- and 32-bit true color images. TIFF Tagged image file format. TIFF was originally developed for scanned images, providing highquality graphics. It started as a grayscale format, before computers used colors. It can be compressed by a variety of compression methods. Not designed for Internet use. USB The Universal Serial Bus is a new connection standard that enables the connection of many different peripherals (mice, keyboards, printers, Internet video cameras, scanners, joysticks, etc.) to the same computer port. It provides a maximum rate of 12 Mbps. VGA Abbreviation of video graphics array, a graphics display system for PCs developed by IBM. VGA has become one of the de facto standards for PCs. In graphics mode, VGA systems provide a resolution of either 640 by 480 (with 16 colors) or 320 by 200 (with 256 colors). The total palette of colors is 262'144. All PCs made today support VGA.