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This chapter provides a checklist of items you need to ensure a smooth installation including a section on general safety.
Before installation, make sure that your Philips PCA635VC was shipped complete (“Package Contents”) and then verify
that your system meets the minimum requirements (“System Requirements”).
Check the Package Contents
Please check your Philips PCA635VC package for the items shown below. If any of the items are missing, contact immedi-
ately at one of the numbers or addresses listed at the beginning of this manual.
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Philips PCA635VC attaches to the parallel port of your PC and remains outside the computer. There is no need to
open your computer to use the Philips PC Camera. Connect your video sources to the Philips PCA635VC Camera to
begin digitizing (or capturing) video into your computer.
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User Manual - Use this if you are familiar with computer peripheral installations and want to get up and running
quickly.
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Philips PCA635VC Bundled Software (CD-ROM) - Install the Philips PCA635VC Videogram Creator Software and
the electronic User Guide.*
Minimum System Configuration
This section itemizes what is required and recommended for installation of your Philips PCA635VC and related software.
It is assumed that you already have a computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc..
Your system must meet or exceed the following minimum requirements to use the Philips PCA635VC Camera and related
software:
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Windows 95
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Pentium 75 or faster PC
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Bi-directional Parallel Port (ECP Parallel Port for optimal performance)
NOTE: Your Philips PCA635VC Camera is backwards compatible and supports standard Bi-directional Parallel Printer
Ports. Please take a look at the “Read Me” document inside the Philips PCA635VC program group for additional in-
formation.
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16MB RAM
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23MB of free hard disk space (video files may require more disk space)
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CD-ROM drive for application software and drivers
Optimum System Configuration
A more optimum system configuration for using the Philips PCA635VC might be:
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Windows 95 with no other video capture devices installed
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Pentium 133 or faster PC
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An available ECP parallel printer port
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32MB RAM
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High Speed Hard Drive Controller & Drive(s)
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At least 23MB of free hard disk space
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CD-ROM drive for application software and drivers
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A Windows sound system or SoundBlaster-compatible audio capability with speakers
NOTE: This product is not MAC compatible
Additional information regarding system optimization for video capture and playback can be found in Chapter 10,
“Advanced Features”.
Before You Begin
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