filename. The filename should be based
on the following format: Filename.avi
If you would like to limit the size of the
video file then click on File > Allocate
File Space... and enter the required
maximum size of the video file.
Other settings can be adjusted under
Options > Video Capture Filter.
Change the contrast, brightness and
other settings to suit your individual
requirements.
You can now record a video by clicking on
Capture > Start Capture and then pressing
OK in the ensuing window.
To stop video capture, click on Capture >
Stop Capture. Now save the file by clicking
on File > Save Captured Video... and enter
the required directory and filename. Please
ensure that you add the file extension ".avi"
to the end of your filename.
You can view the video that you have cre-
ated using Windows Media Player or any
other player which supports the AVI file
format.
Taking a Photo
You have to open the program VideoView
in order to take a photo with the webcam.
Press the button on the top of the webcam
to open the program. Press the button again
to take a photo. The photo will be display-
ed in a separate window and can now be
saved.
Using the Webcam with Chat and VoIP
Programs
You can use the Cyclon Webcam with a
variety of different chat and VoIP programs
for video chat or video telephony. In the fol-
lowing we have included a selection of the
most popular programs together with de-
tails on how to configure them for use with
your webcam.
Using the Webcam with Skype™
Start Skype™ and then click on Tools > Op-
tions... On the "Video" tab, tick the check-
box Enable Skype Video provided that this
is not already enabled. From cameras listed
under Select webcam select: Syntek DC-
11X.
Click on Test Webcam. You should now see
the picture transmitted by your webcam
in the Skype™ window. If you would like
to change the video settings then click on
Webcam Settings. It is recommended that
automatic white balancing is deactivated
and adjusted manually.
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