Philips SPC640NC User manual - Page 11

Country (region) Europe North America China Taiwan Japan Region frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz Region-dependent Tip ‡ 3OHDVHFKHFN\RXUORFDOPDLQVRXWSXWWRÀQG the correct [Region] setting. Video settings ‡ Click the [Video] tab. » The [Video] settings screen appears. Note ‡ 7RFKDQJHWKHYLGHRUHVROXWLRQÀQGDQGXVH the corresponding function available in the WebCam Companion. 10 EN You can now adjust the following video settings: [Full automatic control] This full automatic control mode provides a very easy way to get the best out of your Philips SPC640NC webcam. Or you can choose to have maximum manual control over the webcam settings by switching the full automatic control mode off. Full automatic control 'on' is the preferred setting for normal use. Techniques active within full automatic control mode are: [Frame rate] A frame is a single picture or still shot, that is shown as part of a larger video or movie. The frame rate is the number of frames displayed per second. The higher the frame rate, the better the video display but the higher the load on the processor. You can use the scroll open menu to set the frame rate of the video that you wish to capture. For example, 30 fps means that the webcam will capture video at 30 frames per second. [Auto Exposure] The exposure is the amount of light received by the sensor and is determined by how long the sensor is exposed to capture a snapshot or video frame. The result depends on the VHQVLWLYLW\RIWKHVHQVRU7KHZHEFDPZLOOÀQG the optimal setting if you select the automatic exposure option. [Shutter Speed] The shutter speed determines how long the camera shutter remains open as a picture is taken. The slower the shutter speed, the longer the exposure time. The shutter speed controls the total amount of light reaching the sensor. Use the slider to set the desired shutter speed.