Package Contents

EasyCam
VP-003
Full Manual
System requirements
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Windows ME/2000/XP
Pentium 166 MHz or higher,
USB port
CD ROM drive
For transferring still images, or for videoconference, your computer must have a
modem and communication software for internet connection.
Package Contents
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VP-003 EasyCam
Driver/Software CD-Rom
This Quick Installation Guide
If one of these items is missing, please contact your reseller.
NOTE: The plastic pin can be used for thinner monitors.
Technical Specifications
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Image Sensor 1/4" color progressive CMOS, 640 x 480 pixels, 10 bit RGB raw
data
Lens Specification F3.0, f=6.3mm, view angle 53
O/S Microsoft Windows 2000/ME/XP
White Balance Auto
Exposure Control Auto
Frame Rate QVGA 640x480 pixels 15 fps QQVGA 320x240 pixels 30fps
Focus Range Manual focus, 1cm to infinity
Depth of Field 50mm to infinity
PC Interface USB
Video Format AVI
Video Capture Res. Up to 640x480 pixels
Snap Shot Hardware
Still Capture Res. Up to 640x480 pixels
Flicker Control 50Hz, 60Hz
Power From USB port
Bundled Software ArcSoft Video Impression 2.0
Hardware Installation
NOTE: Please install the software before plugging the camera into the USB port!
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The driver installation procedure is the same for all supported OS’s
Insert the CD-Rom in your CD-Rom drive. The CD-Rom should start automatically,
choose ‘Driver’.
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The Install shield wizard starts, click Install
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The installation is completed, click Finish
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Connect the Sitecom EasyCam to your USB port.
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Windows will detect the camera.
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Click Next, and select ‘Install the software automatically’.
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Click Finish to complete the installation of the drivers
Next Windows 2000 will ask you to reboot the computer, click yes
Adjusting the image
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Via start/programs you can start the AMcap utility
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Click the options tab in AMcap to adjust the video capture properties and video
capture filter
Arcsoft Video Impression
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Insert the CD-Rom in your CD-Rom drive. The CD-Rom should start automatically,
choose ‘ArcSoft Video Impression’
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Choose your language
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The InstallShield wizard will start, click ‘next’.
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Read the license agreement, click ‘yes’.
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Accept the standard installation folder or click browse to change the destination
folder, click ‘next’.
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Accept the default Programs folder, click ‘next’.
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The installation is completed, click ‘Finish’.
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Run video impression via start/programs
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Choose ‘Create a New Video’
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Choose ‘Capture From Device’
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You’ll see a preview of the image. Click ‘record’ to start capturing the video, and
to save the video to hard disk.
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If you have Windows XP, you can also use windows moviemaker to capture or edit
your video files. See the help file of Moviemaker for more information.
Using the Sitecom USB EasyCam with MSN
MSN is the most popular direct messenger. You can chat with your friends and relatives
online. Using the Sitecom USB EasyCam they can also see you, even hear your voice!
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Right click the person in your contact list and select ‘start video conversation’. The
first time the audio and video tuning wizard will start, click ‘next’.
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Select the USB PC Camera, click ‘next’
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Adjust the position of the camera until it shows the image you want your contact
to see, click ‘next’.
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If you have the Sitecom USB VoiceCam VP-004, select the USB Camera as
microphone. If you use the Sitecom USB EasyCam VP-003 you need an additional
microphone for voice conversation, click ‘next’.
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Test your speakers to receive audio and click ‘next’.
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Adjust the microphone volume and click ‘next’.
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Click ‘Finish’ to close the wizard. You can now start a video conversation with
people in your contact list.