BenQ S1 Series IdeaCam Desktop Webcam User Manual

BenQ S1 Series IdeaCam Desktop Webcam

The ideaCam is a product by BenQ Corporation. This document provides information on how to set up and use the ideaCam. Please note that BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its contents without prior notice.

Package Contents

• idea came
• Remote controller
• USB receiver

Overview

The ideaCam is a camera designed for use with a computer. It can
be attached to a monitor or tripod for easy use.

Remote Controller Exterior View

Setting up your idea came

Attaching to a Monitor

1. Place the idea came on top of your monitor.
2. Adjust the camera angle as desired.
3. Connect the USB receiver to your computer’s USB port.

Attaching to a Tripod

1. Screw the idea came onto the tripod mount.
2. Adjust the camera angle as desired.
3. Connect the USB receiver to your computer’s USB port.

Setting up the Remote Controller

Installing/Replacing Batteries

1. Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote controller.
2. Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment, making sure to match the positive and negative ends correctly.
3. Slide the battery cover back onto the remote controller.

Connecting the USB Receiver

1. Insert the USB receiver into your computer’s USB port.
2. Press the connect button on the USB receiver.
3. Press the connect button on the remote controller.

Copyright and disclaimer

Disclaimer
BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents of this document. BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Copyright
Copyright 2022 BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation.

Typographic

In this document, the steps needed to reach a menu are shown in condensed form, for example: System > Information.

Product Support

This document aims to provide the most updated and accurate information to customers, and thus all contents may be modified from time to time without prior notice. Please visit the website for the latest version of this document and other product information. Available files vary by model.

1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
2. Visit the local website from Support.BenQ.com. The website layout and content may vary by region/country.

Search for your model’s user manual and related documents.

Servicing

• If misuse or other accident occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing.
• Contact your place of purchase or visit the local website from Support.BenQ.com for more support.

Package contents

Open the sales package and check the contents. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately.

Other accessories

• Before discarding the package, check that you haven’t left any accessories inside the box.
• Use original accessories to ensure compatibility.
• The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed information.

Overview

idea came exterior view

1. Freeze button Press to freeze or unfreeze the screen image. (Use with EnSpire)
2. Ring light button Press to turn the ring light on or off.
3. Ring light
4. The status light Lights up when the camera is on.
5. Slot for webcam mount
6. USB Type-A connector Connects to a USB 2.0 port.
7. Attachment point for webcam
8. Mount lock
9. Screw hole for tripod

Remote controller exterior view

Always use the remote controller with EnSpire. You can control your ideaCam with the remote controller instead of making changes on EnSpire through mouse- clicking.

1. Status light
   • Lights up white when buttons are tapped.
   • Lights up red when the battery charge is low.
   • Replace the batteries immediately.
2. Capture button
3. AF/MF switch button
4. Mute/Unmute button
5. Focus button
6. Freeze button
7. Zoom ring
   • Rotate the ring to zoom in and out.
8. Battery cover
9. USB receiver
10. USB receiver slot
11. Battery holder

Setting up your idea came

Attaching to a monitor

1. Rest the webcam mount on the monitor’s bezel and align the mount’s front edge with the monitor.
2. Ensure that the mount is braced against the monitor’s back.
3. Rotate the lock clockwise to secure the webcam mount. Do not over-rotate the lock. Stop when the mount is firmly attached.
4. Align and attach the webcam to the attachment point of the webcam mount.
5. Connect your webcam to a USB Type-A port on your computer and wait for the driver to install. If your computer does not recognize the webcam, please unplug the USB and plug it back in again.
6. Tilt the webcam within the 90-degree range to either focus on portraits or present items on your desk. Use EnSpire for advanced camera settings.

Attaching to a tripod

1. Screw a standard tripod into the screw hole on the webcam mount.
2. Align and attach the webcam to the attachment point of the webcam mount.
3. Connect your webcam to a USB Type-A port on your computer and wait for the driver to install. If your computer does not recognize the webcam, please unplug the USB and plug it back in again.

Setting up the remote controller

Installing/Replacing batteries

1. Open the battery cover.
2. Insert the supplied batteries, ensuring that the positive and negative ends are facing in the correct direction.
3. Close the battery cover.

Setting up the remote controller

Installing/Replacing batteries

1. Open the battery cover.
2. Insert the supplied batteries, ensuring that the positive and negative ends are facing in the correct direction.
3. Close the battery cover.
   • Do not mix old and new batteries.
   • Do not place the batteries under direct sunlight, at a high temperature or near fire. Neither store the batteries in high humidity nor submerge them in water.
   • Do not disassemble, hit, or make modifications to the batteries or they may short circuit and pose a hazard.
   • Do not attempt to recharge discarded non-chargeable batteries or expose them to fire.
   • Remove the batteries if they are depleted or if the lamp will not be used for an extended period; otherwise chemicals inside the batteries may leak and damage the product.
   • To reduce adverse impact on the environment and prevent health hazards, please properly discard the batteries according to your local recycling regulations.

Connecting the USB receiver

To begin using the remote controller, you must first insert the remote controller receiver to a
USB Type-A port on your computer.

Operations

Hand-held mode
You can take the webcam off the webcam mount to give a more detailed demonstration of an object.

• Tap the ring light button ( ) to add additional light to the object.
• Tap the freeze button ( ) to freeze your screen image while using EnSpire.

To keep your screen image upright, ensure that the BenQ logo is horizontal with the object you’d like to capture and align your index finger with the buttons on top.

Using the magnifying lens

1. Attach the magnetic magnifying lens to the webcam.
2. Hold the webcam close to the object and don’t leave any gap between the lens and the object to avoid blurred images.

Using EnSpire

Internet connection is required for using the web-based software.
The screenshots in this document are for reference only and may differ from actual design.

Initial setup

1. Open EnSpire (https://enspire.benq.com/) on your browser. (Recommend browsers: Chrome or Edge)
2. Log in with your google account or create a new account to continue.
3. After logging in, a permission window will pop up. Enable camera and microphone access for EnSpire to complete the setup.
4. In EnSpire, go to Settings > Source settings to change your camera or microphone sources

Using EnSpire during meetings

1. Ensure that your ideaCam and EnSpire is all setup before entering meetings.
2. Click on the share-screen icon in the video conferencing software.
3. Select the EnSpire software tab and confirm your selection to share your screen via EnSpire.

Maintenance

Cleaning the lens
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.

• Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface.
• Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the product’s surface.

Never touch the lens with your finger or rub the lens with abrasive materials. Even paper towels can damage the lens coating. Only ever use a proper photographic lens brush, cloth, and cleaning solution. Do not attempt to clean the lens while the product is switched on or is still hot from previous use.

Product information

Specifications

ideaCam S1 series

Sensor| Sony 8MP CMOS
Effective Pixels| 3264 x 2448, 4:3

Video Resolution

| USB Output: 4:3 Aspect Ratio

3264×2448/2592×1944/2048×1536/1600×1200

1024×768/800×600/640×480 @ 30fps 16:9 Aspect Ratio

3264×1836/1920×1080/1280×720 @ 30fps

Maximum Still Image Resolution| 3264×2448
FOV| 72.9°
Focal Length| 10 cm ~ ∞
Auto Focus| Yes
Auto Exposure| Yes
Auto White Balance| Yes
Aperture| 2.2
Microphone| Digital-microphone
Noise Reduction| Yes
Video Compression| MJPEG
Ring Light| 6 LEDs
USB| USB 2.0 , UVC
USB Cable Length| 1.6 M
Input Voltage| 5 V
Input Current| 450 mA (MAX)
Power Consumption| 2 W (MAX)
Ring Light Button| 1
Freeze Button| 1
Operating Temperature| 0ºC ~40ºC
Operating Humidity| 0% ~ 60%
Store Temperature| -10ºC ~ 50ºC
Store Humidity| 0% ~ 90%
Dimensions (mm)| 107 x 83.5 x 57 (mm)
Weight| 307g
ideaCam S1 series

Operating System| Mac/Windows/Chromebook
Monitor Compatibility (thickness)| 10 mm ~ 75 mm
15x Magnifying Lens

Dimensions (mm)| Ø32.4 x 25.15 (mm)
Weight| 10.5 g
Remote Controller

Remote Controller Dimensions (mm)| 73 x 73 x 39 (mm)
Remote Controller Weight| 157 g
USB Receiver| 1
USB Receiver Dimensions (mm)| 15 x 21 x 6.5 (mm)
USB Receiver Weight| 1.9 g
Connection Type| 2.4 GHz wireless connection
Battery| AAA x 2
Battery Lifespan| 6 months (Battery lifespan may vary based on user’s

usage.)

Wireless Range| 2 M (Wireless range may vary based on user, computing

conditions and environment.)

Specifications and functions are subject to change without notice

Dimensions

Troubleshooting

If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or visit the local website from Support.BenQ.com. for more support and local customer service.
Hardware issues: ideaCam

Hardware issues: remote controller Hardware issues: magnifying lensSoftware issues: EnSpire

References

• Support | BenQ US
• BenQ EnSpire | Inspire people with your ideas

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