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 PC Color 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 pictures right from you desktop. • Confirm that you have all the components shown below. 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. Camera re Computer ff [Ш Positioning the camera 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. Note: • Lighting Guidelines 40 lux .... Underground parking lot 100 lux .... Hotel lobby 500 lux .... Conference room 1.000 lux .... Desktop in the office 5.000 lux .... Cloudy day outdoors 10,000 lux .... In the shade outdoors on a fair day Operating the camera Note: • Avoid pointing the PC Color 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. 1. The PC Color Camera can be placed on top of the computer monitor or on the desktop. On desktop 2. The PC Color Camera is mounted on a handy tilt and swivel base. You can pan the PC Color Camera ±360 degrees, and tilt it ±30 degrees to line up your video shot. 0* I +30- ' degrees Down ¡Jv' uP Pan 360 degrees Tilt 30 ■ 3. The PC Color Camera is equipped with an automatic exposure circuit. The PC Color Camera will adjust to light levels between 40 lux and 10,000 lux. You may notice optimum performance in conditions where the ambient light level is between 500 and 1000 lux. In low light level conditions you may notice color fidelity may suffer. Add additional light to improve picture quality if desired. Before operating your camera it will be necessary to prepare your computer to capture or preview 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 ties in the center 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). 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 PC Color Camera is not functioning, you can test The PC Color Camera on your Television or VCR, which may be equipped with a video input. Simply connect the PC Color Camera to the video input, select that input on the VCR or television monitor. You should see a picture from the PC Color Camera. If both procedures fail, contact Panasonic Technical support at the number indicated in this operating instruction manual. Specifications Lens Pick-up system 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 Image device: 1/4-inch CCD Pixels(approx.): Effective: 250,000(512H x 492V) Total: 270,000(542H x 496V) Sensitivity Recommended illumination: 40 Ix to 10,000 Ix Video output signals Standard: NTSC Impedance: 75 Q Level: 1.0 V[p-p] Signal to noise ratio: 40 dB (AGC Off equivalent) Horizontal resolution: 330 television lines (center portion) White balance: Automatic Microphone Power required Impedance: Low impedance Directivity: Omni-directional Operation voltage: DC 2V typical, DC 10V maximum Voltage: DC 6V Current: 0.16 A 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) Am...