GEAR HEAD WC1100BLU Quick 1.3MP WebCam with Night Vision User Manual
- June 17, 2024
- GEAR HEAD
Table of Contents
Quick 1.3MP WebCam with
Night Vision
Model #: WC1100BLU, WC1200RED
WC1300BLK, WC1400YLW
WC1100BLU Quick 1.3MP WebCam with Night Vision
User’s Manual
PID # 031362/3/4/5-109291
Rev. 100305
All brand name and trademarks are the property of their respective owners
USER’S RECORD:
To provide quality customer service and technical support, it is suggested
that you keep the following information as well as your store receipt and this
user’s manual.
Date of Purchase: ____
Model Number: ____
Product Rev Number (located below the UPC on the package):
FCC RADIATION NORM:
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
rules.
FCC Compliance Statement
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against frequency
interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed or used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The
user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected to.
CAUTION!
The Federal Communications Commission warns the user that changes or
modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
Your new Webcam will ship with the following items.
– Quick 1.3MP WebCam with night vision
– Interpolation Software CD
– User’s Manual
– Warranty Information
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Please be sure that you meet all of the system requirements below to avoid
difficulties during installation.
– 100% PC Compatibles
– Windows® XP, Vista and 7
– An Available USB Port
– CD-ROM Drive (for software installation)
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION:
For Windows® Vista
To avoid any hardware conflict and/or error, please visit
www.windowsupdate.com and install the most
recent updates for your operating system. Please also visit your motherboard
manufacturer’s website and install the most recent updates available for your
video and sound card.
For Windows® XP
Windows® XP users are recommended to have Service Pack 2. You can determine if
you have Service Pack 2 by right-clicking “My Computer”, and then selecting
“Properties”. The Service Pack you have will be listed under “System”. If
Service Pack 2 is not listed, please visit
www.windowsupdate.com and install it.
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION:
INSTALLATION:
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Turn on your computer.
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Plug the USB connector of your Webcam into an available USB 2.0 port on your computer.
(NOTE: The webcam driver can not be installed if the webcam is not connected to your computer.) -
Insert the enclosed Software CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
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The Webcam Driver will start automatically. If it does not start automatically, please click “Start”, then “Run…”, type “D:\Setup.exe” into the dialog box. (NOTE: “D:\” represents the drive letter assigned to the CD-ROM drive you are using. If D is not the letter assigned to your CD-ROM drive, please replace D with the appropriate drive letter). Then click “OK”.
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The “USB Webcam – InstallShield Wizard” will appear on the desktop.
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Select your preferred language.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation. Please restart your computer after the installation is finished.
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You will find the “WEBCAM Driver” icon on your desktop.
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Your webcam is now ready to be used.
NOTE: For Windows® Vista and 7 users, please run the Camera Application
software as administrator for the first time. 
CAMERA APPLICATION
Using the toolbar at the top of the Camera Application window, you can access the settings of the Camera Application software:
File| Exit| Select this option to exit the Camera Application software.|
---|---|---|---
Devices| Device Name (depending on your system configuration)| This section
lists all connected video/audio capture device(s) on your computer (NOTE:
Please note that you must select a video capture device and an audio capture
device before you can use your Webcam with Camera Application).
If you have multiple video/audio devices and want to change the device(s) for
video/audio capturing with Camera Application, select to check the device(s)
on the list.| 
Capture| Capture Video| Click this selection, the “Save as” window will pop
out, set a name for the video file and choose a location to store it, click
‘Save” at the bottom of the ‘Save as” window, your webcam will start to record
video.| 
Stop Capture| Click to stop recording video.
Snapshot| Click to take a snapshot. The picture of the snapshot will show on
the screen in JPG format and be stored in a specified location.
Options| Under the Options Drop down menu, Various settings for the camera can
be adjusted. The options on the right are the more commonly used options|
Output Size| You can define the size of the Camera Application screen by
choosing from the drop-down menu.
Capture Size| You can define the size of the captured image by choosing from
the drop-down menu.
Mirror| You can choose to flip the image shown in the screen horizontally or
vertically.
Zoom| Choose to zoom in lx, 2x, 3x or 4x
Avoid Flicker| Choose the output frequency between 50 Hz and 60 Hz.
Picture Place| Choose the location to store your captured pictures.
Video Setting| In this window, you can adjust the following
parameters for the video file captured: Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation,
Gamma, Backlight Comp.
Effect-Frame Type| You can select a frame for the Camera Application screen
from the drop-down menu..
Effect-Mosaic Setting| Adjust the mosaic effect for the image previewed on the
Camera Application screen.
Effect-Letter Out| Write in the blank area and these words will appear on the
left top of the Camera Application screen.
Camera Control – Exposure| Adjust the brightness of the Camera Application.
Camera Control – Roll| Roll the image shown in the Camera Application.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
| Problem | Solutions |
|---|
1.The Webcam shows no image after you have
connected it to your computer.| – Make sure you have installed the drivers for
your Webcam following the procedures listed in the Installation section in
this manual.
– Make sure the USB connector for your Webcam is properly and securely
connected to an available USB 2.0 port on your computer.
– If the problem still occurs; exit the included software (or the application
you are attempting to use with your Webcam), re-connect your Webcam to your
computer, and then start the included software again (or the application you
are attempting to use with your Webcam).
2.The captured video (or the snapshot) is blurred.| – Make sure your Webcam is
placed on a flat and stable surface while you are
using it. Moving your Webcam while in use may influence the operation of the
lens in your Webcam.
– Check if there is anything on your Webcams lens; if yes, clean the lens with
a soft dry cloth.
– If the problem still occurs; you may fine-tune the image color and quality
by going Into Options > Properties in the Camera Application software.
3.The video images turn slow when viewing in high
resolution mode.| – When using your Webcam in high resolution mode, the volume
of transmission data will be larger and may affect the overall performance of
your system including real-time video streaming. In this case, we recommend
you to upgrade the hardware of your system; or use your Webcam in a lower
resolution mode.
4.There are strips or black shadows on the video images.| – Make sure you are
using the optimal resolutions and color settings for your
monitor display. If you are not sure, please refer to the User’s Manual of
your monitor display for more information.
– If the problem still occurs; set the monitor display color to 24-bits or
32-bits True Color, and then try again.
5.While using various instant messaging programs (e.g. Windows’!” Messenger),
image and/or sound are/is missing.| – Make sure you have tried the solutions
mentioned from Problem 1 earlier in this section.
– If the problem still occurs; please check and make sure that you have
properly
configured the video and audio sources that you are attempting to use with
your Webcam.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Gear Head, LLC warrants that this
product shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the
reasonable lifetime of the product. If the product is defective, Gear Head,
LLC’s sole obligation under this warranty shall be at its election, subject to
the terms of this warranty, to repair or replace any parts deemed defective.
This warranty is for the exclusive benefit of the original purchaser and is
not assignable or transferable. THIS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Exclusions
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Gear Head, LLC expressly disclaims and
excludes from this warranty any liability for damages, including but not
limited to general, special, indirect, incidental, consequential, aggravated,
punitive or exemplary damages, and economic loss (even if Gear Head™ is
informed of their possibility), third party claims against you, including for
any loss or damages, and claims or damages related to loss of, or, damage to,
your records or data. This warranty does not apply to any product the exterior
of which has been damaged or defaced. This warranty will be voided by misuse,
improper physical environment, improper repair, acts of God, war or terror,
commercial use, and improper service, operation or handling.
Technical Support
Please access Technical Support on the web or contact our technicians at
info@pcgearhead.com for help.
www.pcgearhead.com
Gear Head™ provides phone support,
866-890-7115, Monday – Friday from 9:00
am – 5:30 pm Eastern Time. Before calling, please make sure you have available
the Model # (located on the front page of your User’s Manual) and information
regarding your computer’s operating system.
Return Merchandise for Service
Any claim under this warranty must be made in writing to Gear Head, LLC,
within 30 days after the owner discovers the circumstances giving rise to any
such claim, and must include a copy of this warranty document, a receipt or
copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase, and the original
packaging. You may contact us on the web at
www.pcgearhead.com or by emailing us at
info@pcgearhead.com to receive service or request
a return service authorization.