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How to Use Memo For function of each button, refer to “Button List” on page 10. Open the cover. 1) Press 2) Turn (Refer to “Open the cover of the lightsaber” on page 51.) Press the button and talk, paying attention to microphone and speaker location. Make sure that your phone is online on contact screen. Select Skype Sound Test. Click [ONLINE] button and [TALK] button on screen key. Then press the talk button on Skype screen to talk. Memo When using R2-D2 as a web camera, turn off R2-D2 power after use. (Refer to “Turn on R2-D2 Power” on page 41.) Memo For detailed operation method of Skype, refer to Skype homepage (http://www.skype.com). Memo If you install the software provided with this product, you can change the ring tone to Star Wars sound. To change your ring tone, follow the procedures outlined below. 1. Start Skype and click [Tools] – [Options] – [Sounds]. 2. 1) Select “Playback when a call is received”. 2) Click your desired sound to select it. ¯ ¯ R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam 3) Click “Save”. Or click [Return to Default Setting]. Music 0 ~ 6 are Star Wars sound. 53 How to Use Operate R2-D2 in The House from Outside Location [Skype Mode] You can move R2-D2 in your house by Skype talk between the computer in your house and another computer outside the house. Memo To use R2-D2 in Skype mode, you need to create another Skype account besides the current account. Refer to “How To Create A Skype Account” on page 55. < At home > • Disable the power saving function of the computer • Start Skype • Change Skype settings. (Refer to the next page) • Set the power switch on R2-D2 to “ON” or “Standby” ¯ “Standby” mode is recommended to avoid high power consumption in “ON” mode < Outside the house > • Start Skype and connect to the computer in the house • Operate R2-D2 with lightsaber or screen keys Click to select. Click to select. R2-D2 is moved by lightsaber or screen key operation R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam 54 How to Use How To Create A Skype Account To operate R2-D2 located at home from an outside location, you need to create another Skype account exclusively for operation of R2-D2. R2-D2 cannot be operated by using the Skype account registered for Skype calls. Note: To protect your privacy, please create 2 separate accounts for R2-D2 operation and Skype calls. When “Auto-answer calls” is set for Skype calls, any Skype user can view your room if you select “Anyone” for “Allow calls from”. Read the description stated below to make appropriate settings. ° Click [Tools] – [Options] – [Privacy] – [Privacy options]. Click “Show details”. Click Memo Setup screen may vary depending on Skype version. If different screen from the above picture is displayed, refer to Skype Help. ° Allow calls/chats from: • anyone • only people from my Contacts • only people I have shared my details with Allows calls from anyone. Only allows calls/chats from people on your contact list. Only allows calls/chats from people you have shared your details with. The difference between “people on my Contacts” and “people I have shared my details with” is whether or not to share your details. If you register a person on your contact list but do not share your details with the person, the person is categorized as “people on my Contacts”. “People I have shared my details with” is a person you registered on your contact list and allowed to share your details with. This means that a person carrying a Skype name with whom you share your details is “people I have shared my details with” while a person who was just registered on your contact list is “people on my Contacts”. If you created an account exclusively for R2-D2 and registered only your account on your contact list, nobody else will be able to view your room. For Skype calls, many people have already been registered on your contact list. You may set the privacy protection level for operation of R2-D2 by creating a separate Skype account. R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam 55 How to Use How To Create A Skype Account Following the instructions on the screen, set up your Skype name (account ID) and password exclusively for R2-D2. Log out of Skype. Subsequently, perform the same procedures as when you created your Skype ID for the first time. Click R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam 56 How to Use Changing the Skype Account Add Contact to Your Contact List • From outside Add the account to be used in your house to your contact list by [Tools] – [Add contact]. Log out of Skype. Enter the account of your computer to be used outside of the house in the search box and perform a search. Select a Skype name. Find and select the search result you wish to add. Click “Add Skype Contact”. • At home Add the account of your computer to be used outside of the house to your contact list. Add a contact following the same procedures as adding a contact from outside of the house. R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam 57 How to Use Skype settings on the computer at home Please make the following settings. Turn on R2-D2 power. (Refer to “Turn on R2-D2 Power” on page 29.) Click [Tools] – [Options] – [Video]. Click [General] – [Video settings]. Check [Enable Skype Video] and check [Start my video automatically] in the “When I am in a call section”. Select [TridVid Capture] in the [Select Webcam] section. Click [Detail]. Select [Calls] – [Incoming Calls]. Click “Show details” and then check [Auto-answer calls]. Click and check. Note: Remove the checkmark from [Auto-answer calls] if not in Skype mode. Click [Tools] – [Options] – [General] – [Audio settings]. Confirm that “NIKKO R/C” is selected for the speaker. If another device is selected, select “NIKKO R/C”. Click and check. Note: Remove the checkmark from [Start my video automatically] if not in Skype mode. R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam 58 How to Use Skype settings on the computer used outside Click the [Save] button. Note: Do not activate the camera viewer. Start R2-D2 launcher to activate the screen key. 10 Memo To connect to R2-D2 located at home from an outside location, click the [ONLINE] and [CONTROL] buttons using the screen key on your computer used outside. The popup window allowing you to select the connecting destination will be displayed. Select the account to be used in your house. You do not need to select the connecting destination. Click to select. Click to select. Wait without performing anything. Note: R2-D2 cannot be operated from outside if Skype and R2D2 launcher are not active. Note: Set the power option of your computer (power option on the control panel) to “Always On” and set the “System standby” and “System hibernates” to “Never”. R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam To operate R2-D2 with the lightsaber, connect the lightsaber to the computer. Start Skype. Start R2-D2 launcher. 59 How to Use Call the computer located in your house through Skype. When operating R2D2 using screen key, select the connecting destination. Memo This operation is not necessary if you operate R2-D2 with the lightsaber. Click either one. You will receive images from the computer located in your house after a few seconds. Activate the screen key. Click the [ONLINE] and [CONTROL] buttons.. R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam Operate R2-D2 with the lightsaber or screen key.. Memo Skype video quality can be adjusted. Click [Tools] – [Options] – [General] – [Video settings]. Click [Select Webcam] in the video settings section to display the properties of TridVid Capture. Settings of items such as brightness, contrast and hue can be made with the adjustment tags. If you check the box on the right side of each item, appropriate value is set automatically. 60 How to Use Sound Action of Lightsaber Swing the lightsaber When the lightsaber power is turned on, the LED indicator lights up in blue and you can enjoy the lightsaber sounds same as the one heard in the movie. Note: Before you swing the lightsaber, make sure that the LED indicator is fixed to the lightsaber firmly by referring to page 39. If the LED indicator is not fixed firmly, the batteries inside may come off and cause personal injury. Turn on the power LED • Sound 1: When you turn on the lightsaber power, you hear humming sound for blade opening. • Sound 2: You hear idling sound if you do not move lightsaber. • Sound 3: You hear battle-clash sound if you swing lightsaber. Note: Grip lightsaber firmly to swing. Make sure the area around you is clear. Memo Turn off the power of lightsaber when finished using it. R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam 61 Camera Viewer Settings Click [MENU] button displays the list of setting menus. Configure settings by selecting desired menu. Setting screen may be changed by clicking a tab. • [Security] screen Configures setting to ask for password on startup. Item Description Ask for password on Configures whether or not to enter startup password on startup. Old Password Input old password to change password. New Password Input new password. Input a password in this column to set your password for the first time. Confirm Input the password again to confirm your new password. Memo Make sure to set the “Channel” (refer to page 65.) Click Memo If you forgot the old password, uninstall (refer to “Camera Viewer” on page 67) and then reinstall the software. Click R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam 62 Camera Viewer Settings • [Display] screen • [Alarm] screen Configures settings on camera images. Records motion pictures or take still pictures in response to movement or sound captured by the camera. Item Camera Alias Description Sets the camera channel (CH1 or CH4) printed on the package. On Screen Display Displays date, time and channel number on the screen. Video Adjustment Standard: Selects video standard (PAL/ NTSC). ¯ This selection is not required for this product. Maintain the default setting (NTSC) to use this product. Brightness: Adjusts brightness of screen. Sharpness: Adjusts sharpness of screen. Contrast: Adjusts screen contrast. Saturation: Adjust the saturation of screen. Default: Clicking “Default” returns all settings under Video Adjustment except for Standard to default settings. Item Alarm setup Alarm operation Record strategy of alarm Capture strategy of alarm Description Select and check the channel which you want to monitor. Open sound alarm: Provides alarm when any sound is detected. Configures alarm settings. Record: Records motion pictures. Capture: Takes still pictures. Play alarm sound: Plays alarm sound. Sets recording time in case of alarm. Settable when “Record” is selected for “Alarm operation”. Sets the time until commencement of recording in case of alarm. Also sets the number of images captured by camera in 1 second. Settable when “Capture” is selected for “Alarm operation”. Memo Set the power switch on R2-D2 to “ON” position. If it is set to “Standby”, the above functions cannot be performed. R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam 63 Camera Viewer Settings • [Record] screen • [Capture] screen Configures settings on recording motion pictures. Configures settings on capturing still pictures. Item Record File Path Description Selects the location to store recording motion pictures by clicking [Change] button. Record File Setup Sets file format of recording motion pictures. Compression: Selects compressing method for motion pictures. File Format: Selects file format of motion pictures. Image Size: Selects the size of motion pictures. Frame rate: Selects frame rate (i.e., number of images per second) Storage Strategy Sets the total file size limit for motion pictures storage as well as the size limit per file. Take following Sets the operation when the total file operation when size limit for moving picture storage is total file size limit reached. is reached Delete oldest files: Deletes old files. Stop capturing and notify user: Stop recording and displays a message. R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam Item Picture Path [Change] Picture Format Description Selects the location to store captured still pictures by clicking this button. Sets file format of captured still pictures. Compression: Selects compressing method for still pictures. Image Size: Selects the size of still pictures. Storage Strategy Sets the total file size limit for still pictures storage as well as the size limit per file. Take following Sets the operation when the total file size operation when limit for still picture storage is reached. total file size limit is Delete oldest files: Deletes old files. reached Stop capturing and notify user: Stop capturing pictures and displays a message. 64 Camera Viewer Settings • [Plan task] screen • [Channel] Configures setting to take still or motion picture automatically at a preset date and time. Set the following items by clicking [New] button and register by pressing [Add] button. Use this product while the Sound is set to OFF. If it is set to ON, change it to OFF. Item Task Strategy Timing Operation Channel Description Selects alarm cycle (Daily, Weekly, Monthly or Only Once). Sets the date and time for recording or capturing pictures. Sets recording or capturing intervals. Selects channel. • [Channel] Memo Referring to the package of this product, select either CH1 or CH4. For channel, select either CH1 or CH4 referring to the package of this product. If the channel and setting are not matched, recording is not performed. • [About] screen Displays version of camera viewer. R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam 65 Uninstall Software This section describes how to remove unnecessary software and/or Skype. 1) Click to select. 2) Click SkypeAPI Cancel the link between Skype and other applications (dialer, R2-D2 launcher and screen key). 3) Click Start Skype. Remove both of the above. Click [Tools] – [Options] – [Advanced] – [Update]. Dialer 1) Click Click [Start] – [All Programs] (or [Programs]) – [USBPhone (LCD)] – [USBPhone Dialer_Skype] – [Uninstall]. Subsequently, operate following the instructions on the screen. 2) Click R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam 66 Uninstall Software ffdshow Camera viewer Click [Start] – [All Programs] (or [Programs]) – [ffdshow] – [Uninstall]. Subsequently, operate following the instructions on the screen. R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam Click [Start] – [All Programs] (or [Programs]) – [NIKKO] – [CameraViewer] – [Uninstall CameraViewer]. Subsequently, operate following the instructions on the screen. 67 Uninstall Software R2D2 Launcher Skype Memo Click [Start] – [Control Panel] (or [Settings] – [Control Panel]). Double-click [Add or Remove Programs]. If you continue to use Skype, do not uninstall. 1) Click 2) Click Click [Start] – [Control Panel] (or [Settings] – [Control Panel]). Double-click [Add or Remove Programs]. 1) Click ¯ Skype version varies depending on installation conditions. 2) Click Subsequently, delete the program “R2-D2 Launcher” following the instructions on the screen. Subsequently, operate following the instructions on the screen. R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam 68 Troubleshooting Trouble [ONLINE] and [OFFLINE] on screen key cannot be switched. Lightsaber does not function as a Skype phone button. R2-D2 does not move. R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam Check the followings Is Skype online? (Set to ) Is Skype online? (Set to ) Is the battery polarity correct? Install batteries in the correct polarity. Is the power switch on R2-D2 set to “OFF” position? Set the power switch to “ONʼ or “Standby”. Is USB cable connected correctly? Check the USB cable connection referring to “USB Cable Connection” (on page 40). Did you attempt to operate R2-D2 from screen key while lightsaber is connected to the stand? Disconnect USB cable from lightsaber when using screen key. Is the LED indicator of R2-D2 red? If yes, the batteries have run out. Please replace with new batteries. (LED indicator in blue means battery is in full power status. Did you attempt to operate R2-D2 with lightsaber while lightsaber is not connected to the stand? Connect lightsaber to the stand with USB cable to operate R2-D2 with lightsaber. R2-D2 does not move according to remote control operation. Make sure that the "Red Light" is ON on the "Lightsaber Skype Phone" and the "Blue Light" of the STAR WARSTM Logo is ON on the "Stand" Did you press [ONLINE] or [TALK] on screen key? Please press [CONTROL] key. Delay in operation may occur when using Skype (when remote controlling R2-D2). Did dust go in the fall prevention sensor? If the ball movement of the sensor is not sharp, remove the ball and remove dust. 1) Remove the screw with a Phillips-head screwdriver 2) Remove the cover 3) Remove the ball and remove dust 4) Assemble back 69 Troubleshooting If the tire does not roll smoothly, remove the cover and clean the dust accumulated around the axle. 3) Remove dust 2) Remove the cover 1) Remove the screw with a Phillips-head screwdriver. 4) Assemble back No picture is displayed on camera viewer. R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam Has device controller been installed in camera viewer? Check the installation. Is the stand connected to computer with USB cable? Connect computer and stand with USB cable. Has the power of R2-D2 been turned on? Set the power switch on R2-D2 to “ONʼ or “Standby” position. (When the power switch is set to “Standby”, R2-D2 is in power-saving mode. Continuously press the No.5 key on the lightsaber for 10 seconds.) Is the LED indicator of R2-D2 red? If yes, the batteries have run out. Please replace with new batteries. (LED indicator in blue means battery is in full power status.) Is the channel of camera viewer correct? For camera viewer channel, either CH1 or CH4 is specified on the package. Make the correct setting on the “Channel” screen of the menu setting. Is the video standard selected correct? Try to change video setting (NTSC/PAL) on “Display” screen of menu setting. Is the distance between R2-D2 and the stand too far? Use R2-D2 within control distance from the stand without any obstruction. Reception condition may not be good in some area. The condition may improve if you move to a different location. When R2-D2 is in power-saving mode (i.e., the power switch is set to “Standby”), camera may not be reactivated even if No.5 key on the lightsaber is pressed for more than 10 seconds. Reactivation may need some time depending on product condition. Try to press the No.5 key for about 20 seconds. 70 Troubleshooting Troubles about Skype R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam Is [Start my video automatically] checked? Click [Tools] – [Options] – [Video] and check [Start my video automatically]. Is correct webcam selected on Skype? Click [Tools] – [Options] – [Video] – [Select Webcam] and check the setting. Is the channel of camera viewer correct? For camera viewer channel, either CH1 or CH4 is specified on the package. Make the correct setting on the “Channel” screen of the menu setting. Is the camera viewer active when you start Skype? Close camera viewer and restart Skype. What to do if images on camera viewer screen are not smooth or computer does not run smoothly? Click [Tools] – [Privacy] – [Manage other programsʼ access to Skype API] and delete redundant applications. Unable to talk (No sound is heard). Did you press [CONTROL] on screen key? Please press [TALK] key. Did you use a headset or a speaker while the lightsaber is connected to the stand? Disconnect the headset or speaker. Is the audio device setting correct? Click [Tools] – [Options] – [Sound Devices] and make sure that the followings has been selected for “Audio In” and “Audio Out”. When talking using lightsaber Audio In: USB Audio Device Audio Out: USB Audio Device When using a commercial headset (When the headset is connected to mic terminal on the computer and speaker terminal) Audio In: Windows Default Device Audio Out: Windows Default Device Is the volume setting correct? Set the volume using the following methods. • • 71 Troubleshooting 1. On Windows, click [Start] – [Control Panel] – [Sound, Voice and Audio Device] – [Sound and Audio Device]. (For Windows 2000), click [Start] – [Settings] – [Control Panel] and double-click [Sound and Audio Device]. 2. Click [Audio] tab. 3. Click [Volume] button on [Sound playback] and adjust the volume, balance and tone on the displayed screen. 4. Make the similar settings for [Sound recording]. 5. Click [OK] button. Talk is interrupted. Talk may be interrupted if microphone volume on talking person side is too loud. Reduce the microphone volume. Delay may occur and talk may not be smooth if Skype line is congested. ¯ Input of computer sound is described as “sound recording”. It does not mean actual sound recording. How to change device driver This document describes how to change the device driver when you upgrade/update to a new software or in the event that there is a trouble in operation due to malfunction of the device driver. Device manager Before you start to reinstall the driver, delete the existing “Trident ~ Video” on the Device Manager screen. After the ordinary installation using a CD (which contains the device driver) has completed, connect the stand with the USB cable. Check “Install from list or specific location” and then click [Next]. On the subsequently displayed screen, check the [Select the driver to be installed without performing a search] and then click [Next]. R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam 72 Troubleshooting Select the appropriate device driver and then click [Next]. Usually, choose “Trident Analog Video”. The device driver to be installed will be displayed on the screen. Confirm and click [Next] if the device driver is correct. The screen requiring insertion of the installation CD or the screen shown above will be displayed. If the screen requiring insertion of the installation CD is displayed, insert it. If the screen shown above is displayed, click [References] to display the file selection screen. Open the driver folder in the root of the CD drive and select “TridVid”. Click [Open] and then return to the screen shown above. Click [OK]. Copying of the file is resumed. Click [Complete] to complete the changing of the device driver. R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam 73 Specifications • R2-D2 (Web camera) Image sensor Resolution CMOS 510×492 (NTSC) 628×582 (PAL) View angle 62° Min. illuminance 5lux/F1.2 Transmit frequency ISM 2.4GHz ~ 2.483GHz Transmit power 10mW/CE ; 2mW/FCC Modulation method FM Bandwidth 18MHz RC function 11 functions Power supply 6 AA alkaline dry cell batteries Power consumption 80mA Dimension (WxDxH) 136×200×130 mm Weight 450g (including batteries) Operating temperature 5 ~ 35°C (41 ~ 95ºF) Control distance 7 meters Camera Transmission 7 meters distance • Lightsaber (USB phone) Environmental noise Power supply Power consumption Frequency band of speaker Frequency band of microphone Dimension (WxDxH) Weight Operating temperature ≤ 60VdB (A) 2 AA alkaline dry cell batteries 80mA 20Hz ~ 10KHz 70Hz ~ 20KHz 283×65×63 mm 110g (including batteries) 5 ~ 35°C (41 ~ 95ºF) • Stand (controller) Video receiver Receiver frequency Intermediate frequency Modulation method Receiver sensitivity Operating temperature ISM 2.4GHz ~ 2.483GHz 480MHz FM ≤-85dBm 5 ~ 35°C (41 ~ 95ºF) Radio controller Frequency Modulation method 26.995MHz(BAND1) 27.195MHz(BAND5) ASK General Interface Power supply Power consumption Dimension (WxDxH) Weight Operating temperature R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam USB 2.0 DC5.0V (USB bus power) Max. 310mA 232×106×110mm 450g 5 ~ 35°C (41 ~ 95ºF) 74 Specifications FCC Certifications This equipment Equipmenthas hasbeen beentested testedand andfound foundtoto comply with limits a Class B digital device, pursuant to part of the FCC This comply with thethe limits forfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of15FCC Rules. Rules. limits Theseare limits are designed to provide reasonable protection interference when theinstallation. equipmentThis is operated in a These designed to provide reasonable protection againstagainst harmfulharmful interference in a residential equipment commercialuses, environment. This equipment generates, uses, can radiate energy and, not installeditand in generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If and not installed andradio usedfrequency in accordance with theifinstructions, mayused cause accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuning Operation of this equipment a residential area to is try likely cause the harmful interference in or which thefollowing user willmeasures: be required to the equipment off and on, thein user is encouraged andtocorrect interference by one morecase of the correct the his own antenna. expense. -Reorient orinterference relocate theat receiving -Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. -Connect the compiles equipmentwith to outlet on a different from that to which the receiver connected. This device Part 15 ofcircuit the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the is following two conditions: (1) this device may -Consult theharmful dealer interference, or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.any interference received; including interference that may cause not cause and (2) this device must accept undesired operation. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at this own expense. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation. R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam 75
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