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2MP Web Cam 

RCM-2655/RCM-2655R                                                                                    User Manual 

 

 

 

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vehicle or direct sunlight. Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case 

and internal components. 

  Do not remove the camera casing. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be 

carried out by an authorized service facility. 

  Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the casing. Disconnect the camera 

from your computer and contact your local dealer or an authorized service facility. Do not 

continue to use the camera. 

  Do not use the camera if any water has entered the casing. Disconnect the camera from your 

computer, and contact your local dealer or an authorized service facility. Do not continue to use 

the camera. 

  Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke, is unusually hot to touch, is emitting any unusual 

odor or is in any other abnormal state. 

  Take care not to bump or drop your camera as this may cause the camera to malfunction. If your 

camera has been dropped or the casing has been damaged, disconnect it from your computer 

and contact your local dealer or an authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera. 

 

* Tele-conferencing and video-conferencing also require a sound card, microphone and an Internet connection.

Summary of Contents for RCM-2655

Page 1: ...2MP WebCamRCM 2655 RCM 2655R User Manual ...

Page 2: ...tall Your USB Web Camera 5 Install Your USB Web Camera 5 Chapter IV Using the USB Web Camera 6 Software 6 Meet People Over The Internet 6 Camera Settings 9 Video Format 9 Video Source or Video Settings 10 Light Sources 12 Lighting Settings 12 Audio Source and Settings 12 Chapter V Troubleshooting and Maintenance 15 Problems and Solutions 15 Frequently Asked Questions 15 Maintenance Tips 16 Lens cl...

Page 3: ... will treat still images taken by the USB Web Camera in the same way as images from scanners The USB Web Camera is TWAIN compliant and can thus be used as an image source for most image editing software and graphics applications conform TWAIN compliant State of the art features include instant live video at high frame rates making your conversations feel more natural It is easy to install consumes...

Page 4: ...P2 Vista Windows 7 or later 128 MB RAM 256 MB recommended 160 MB free hard disk space 260MB recommended CD ROM drive One available USB port A VGA or SVGA video card capable of displaying at least 32 768 colors 15bit with 800 X 600 resolution Modem microphone Internet access for videophone Warning Do not attempt to modify this camera Do not place this camera in extremely damp or dusty locations Do ...

Page 5: ... use the camera if any water has entered the casing Disconnect the camera from your computer and contact your local dealer or an authorized service facility Do not continue to use the camera Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke is unusually hot to touch is emitting any unusual odor or is in any other abnormal state Take care not to bump or drop your camera as this may cause the camera to...

Page 6: ...e the smaller the frame size and the lower the resolution the faster the video frame rates will be Image Quality Up to 24 bit RGB color The snapshot button on the top of the USB Web Camera allows you to take still pictures These images can be used by all TWAIN compliant graphics software and image editing applications The image resolution can be adjusted to suit virtually any requirements Internet...

Page 7: ...the USB cable of your PC Camera into the USB port of your computer or Notebook PC 3 Load the Web Camera SOFTWARE CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 4 Follow the on screen instructions given by the installation program to complete the USB Web Camera installation If the auto run program is not started choose Start and Run type E Setup exe at the Open column to start installation Your USB Web Camera is no...

Page 8: ...ace to face over the Internet Note Only one software application can use the USB Web Camera at a time Meet People Over The Internet There are some free ware could be used with the USB Web Camera such as Yahoo Messenger and Windows Live Messenger MSN Messenger are widely used for Internet Video Chat for free You may try either of them to see people face to face over the Internet Instant Video Messe...

Page 9: ...k Add a Contact z Type the e mail address of your friend family member or colleague 5 Chat using messages Now that you ve got MSN Messenger you can connect to your friends and family who are online z Double Click to the contact in the contact list and start chat with your friend 6 Using a live webcam z In the main MSN Messenger window click the Webcam button while you are exchanging messages with ...

Page 10: ...age that asks you to i Select an ID e g dairyman88 ii Choose a password iii Enter a security question in case you forget your password iv Enter your name language zip code and gender 3 Sign in Before you can use Yahoo Messenger you must sign in z Enter your Yahoo ID and password into the Yahoo Messenger ID and password boxes and then click the Sign In button 4 Add friends and family to your contac...

Page 11: ...the procedures for fine tuning your USB Web Camera to receive an optimal image There are many factors that may affect videos and still image quality including light source fluorescent incandescent or natural sunlight resolution color depth frame rate USB configuration etc Video Format The Video Format dialog box in instant messenger applications allows you to control the size and color of the imag...

Page 12: ...mission speed or file size are at a premium High resolution and pixel depth can generate very large amounts of data If sending a video over the Internet or recording a video to a file you may wish to lower the frame rate and color depth to achieve greater transmission speeds or smaller file sizes respectively Other factors may affect video quality include CPU the faster your CPU the faster your co...

Page 13: ...her the sharpness the sharper the image The lower the sharpness the more blurry an image will be Auto Exposure this setting lets you change the electronic shutter speed Light Source this setting allows you to select the type of light source you are using Auto White Balance this setting allows you to adjust how much white will be in the Red Green and Blue color channels Checking the Auto box sets t...

Page 14: ... there is too much light or bright mode when light is dim Banding Filter If you are in a room lit by fluorescent lighting then please check that the Banding Filter is being used if present Depending on the fluorescent lighting system used in your country you will either choose a filter type of 50 Hz or 60 Hz Color Temperature The USB Web Camera s default is normal mode but you can switch it to coo...

Page 15: ...2MP Web Cam RCM 2655 RCM 2655R User Manual 13 2 After selecting the video device click Volume of Sound Recording adjust the Volume till the microphone play sound well ...

Page 16: ...2655 RCM 2655R User Manual 14 Important When running with camera software application as the first time increase the audio volume by sliding the bar in Audio Property page as below In the Pin Line box select Microphone ...

Page 17: ...ng viewed by the PC Camera Ensure that the lens is clean Frequently Asked Questions Q Can I use my USB Web Camera with software applications other than those included with the camera A Yes A Video for Windows device driver and a TWAIN driver are supplied with your camera and are automatically installed on your computer during the setup process These drivers allow the USB Web Camera to be used as a...

Page 18: ...ht in the room or lighting the subject directly Using the camera in a sunlit room will also produce good results If you cannot use your camera in a naturally well lit setting then a desk lamp or some other artificial light source must be used You may also wish to adjust the Brightness or Contrast settings usually located in a Video Source or similarly named settings window in the software you are ...

Page 19: ...te Balance Auto Exposure Control Snapshot Button LED Indicator Built in Microphone Dimensions USB Cable Length Interface Power Consumption During Operation During Standby 2M CMOS Sensor 1 5 Up to 1600x1200 40 cm to infinity Up to 24 bits Up to 30 FPS at VGA Mode Up to 9 FPS at 1 3M Mode Up to 5 FPS at 2M Mode Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 77 5 x 43 5 x 31 5mm WxDxH 150 cm USB2 0 170 mA 500µA ...

Page 20: ...n between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or any experienced TV radio technician for help Caution In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations shielded cables must be used with this equipment Operation with non approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in...

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