ADS Technologies 1394 manual

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    PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO PYRO 1394 Web Cam User’s Guide ADS Technologies - 12627 Hidden Creek Way - Cerritos - CA - 90703 Phone: 562.926.1928 - Fax: 562.926.0518 - Support: 562.926.4338 http://www.adstech.com[...]

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    PYRO 1394 Web Cam Packag e Con tents: 1. PYRO Web Cam with 6 Ft. 1394 cable 2. PYRO Web Cam CD 3. User Guide System Re quirements fo r Ma c: • Desktops: IMAC DV or SE / G4 / Blue and White G3 / Beige Mac with ADS Technologies Firewire PCI Card • Portables: IBOOK or G3 “PISMO” w/ Built in Firewire / G3 “WALLSTREET” or “LOMBARD” with [...]

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    Installation Instructions fo r M ac : INSERT the CD and copy the DCAM Extension before plugging in the PYRO cam. 1.) Insert PYRO Web Cam CD into your CD-ROM drive. An auto-run screen will appear with Installation options. 2.) Click on the INSTALL EXTENSIONS bullet. This will open up the EXTENSIONS FOLDER on your PYRO WEBCAM CD. Drag the DVCAM Exten[...]

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    Product Notes: Using the PYRO Web Cam with NoteBooks and 1394 CardBus (PCMCIA) cards The PYRO Web Cam receives power through the 1394 cable. This is called “Bus Power”. The PYRO Web Cam is a Bus Powered Device(see technical specs for power requirements). Most 1394 ports supply the necessary power for the PYRO Web Cam to operate, however most Ca[...]

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    Technical Specifications: CCD image sensor Sony Optical size 1/4 inch format Number of effective pixels 659(h) x 494(v), Interface formats 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 Video modes YUV 4:1:1, 4:2:2, 4:4:4, RGB 24-bit Frame rate 30 frames/sec. at 640 x 480 format Brightness Automatic or manual controlled White balance Manual adjust, or automatic M[...]

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    Service and Warranty: Ser vic e: If you require assistance with the installation, operation, or application of your ADS Tech- nologies, Inc. product there are several options available to you as described in the techni- cal support section of this manual. Your primary source for information and assistance is always your computer store or computer p[...]

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    hardware, software or other related system configuration in which the product interfaces. Proof of purchase will be required before any warranty consideration by ADS occurs. This warranty does not cover any damage caused by negligence, non-authorized modifica- tions, or parts installed without prior written permission from ADS. This warranty does n[...]

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    PYRO WebCam PYRO WebCam PYRO WebCam PYRO WebCam PYRO WebCam PYRO WebCam PYRO WebCam PYRO WebCam PYRO WebCam PYRO WebCam PYRO WebCam PYRO WebCam[...]