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Starting the Videum Software
Starting the Videum Software
Configuring Capture Characteristics
Setting Audio Characteristics
Troubleshooting the Installation

Starting the Videum Software


Videum software can be accessed though the Windows NT Start button, and includes all of the drivers and applications described in this guide.

Review the following sections in this chapter before proceeding to Chapter 3.

Starting the Videum Software

Since the Videum software is actually a group of applications, you can select the program you want to run by choosing one of the applications from the Videum menu. For best results, a video input source should be connected before you open Videum Capture. After installation, the Videum Configure application can be launched (Figure 2-1) so you can select the video source and set your system defaults.


Figure 2-1   Welcome to Video Capture Window


We recommend that you run the configure program now and become familiar with it to get the best capture results.

Configuring Capture Characteristics

The Videum Configure application allows you to set video, audio, and power characteristics. After installation, you can run the configure program or you can launch this program at any time from the Videum menu to change your configuration. Figure 2-2 shows the Videum Configure Dialog.


Figure 2-2   Videum Configure Dialog


Each of the tabs is described in Table 2-1.

Table 2-1   Videum Configure Dialog Tabs.

Tab Description

Video Inputs

Use this tab to set the video input source, audio input source, and video type. Click the More button to display controls for image tone control and centering.

Audio Inputs

Use this tab to set the camera and microphone volumes. (See Figure 2-3.)

Audio Output

Use this tab to set the speaker and wave output volumes. (See Figure 2-4.)

Information

This tab lists the hardware type, serial number, revision number and software version. Use this information when contacting Technical Support.


Figure 2-3   Audio Inputs Tab



Figure 2-4   Audio Outputs Tab


More Video Settings

If you click the More button on the Video tab in the Videum Configure application, a new dialog is displayed (Figure 2-5).


Figure 2-5   More Video Controls Dialog


This dialog allows you to change image tone and camera characteristics. As you make changes the image changes to reflect the new settings.

For more video settings, click the Extras button (Figure 2-6).


Figure 2-6   Extras Dialog


Setting Audio Characteristics

The Audio Panel and the Videum Audio Mixer allow you to set the audio source, balance, and volume. Choose one of these applications based on your screen space.

To set the audio characteristics, follow these steps:


Step 1   Open the Audio Panel by choosing Audio Panel from the Videum menu.

The Audio Panel is shown in Figure 2-7.


Figure 2-7   Audio Panel


Step 2   Use the checkboxes and sliders to mute the audio inputs or outputs, set the balance between speakers, or set the recording volume.

Changes made with the Audio Panel are reflected in the Audio Mixer and visa versa.

Step 3   To set additional audio characteristics, select Properties from the Options menu.

The Properties dialog is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-8.


Figure 2-8   Properties Dialog


Step 4   Use the radio buttons to set both the playback and recording properties.

Troubleshooting the Installation

If no picture appears, try the following:

Verify that the appropriate source is selected. When you have the correct setting a picture is displayed on the dialog box.

If no sound is heard, try the following:

Increase the volume using the slider that corresponds to the input source.


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