Agama V-2025 - Webcam GENIUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Webcam
Brand	Genius
Model	Agama V-2025
Video Resolution	720p HD (1280 x 720)
Frame Rate	Up to 30 fps
Connection Interface	USB 2.0 (UVC compliant)
Built-in Microphone	Yes
Snapshot Button	Yes (with CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO)
Manual Focus	Yes (twist lens)
LED Indicator	Lights up when video application is active
Mounting	Adjustable swivel and clipping base (fits notebook, CRT, LCD)
Plug and Play	Yes (no drivers needed for Windows 7/Vista/XP SP2, Mac 10.4.9+)
Operating Systems	Windows 7, Vista, XP SP2, Mac OS X 10.4.9 and above
Software Bundle	CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO with Avatar Live, Magic Mirror, Media/Desktop Share, Monitor
Video Recording Software	Amcap (for 720p HD recording)
Power Source	USB powered (no external power adapter)
Cable Length	Approximately 1.5 m (estimated)
Cleaning Instructions	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth; avoid abrasive cleaners
Safety	Use only with certified USB ports; do not expose to liquids

Frequently Asked Questions - Agama V-2025 GENIUS

Does the webcam work without installing drivers?

Yes, the Genius Agama V-2025 supports UVC (USB Video Class) and works plug-and-play on Windows 7, Vista, XP SP2 and Mac OS X 10.4.9 and above without additional drivers.

How do I record 720p HD video?

Install the Amcap software from the included CD. Open Amcap, select the webcam, go to Options > Video Capture Pin, choose MJPG compression and 1280x720 output size. Then click Capture > Start Capture.

Can I use this webcam with Skype?

Yes, you can use it with Skype. For best results with the built-in effects, install CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO, then in Skype set Audio In to 'CamSuite Virtual Audio' and Video to 'CamSuite Virtual Camera'.

What are the system requirements for CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO?

Minimum: Pentium 4 2.0 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 100 MB disk space. Recommended: Pentium 4 3.0 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 200 MB disk space. Requires Windows 7/Vista/2000/XP and DirectX 9 or above.

How do I adjust the focus?

The lens is manual. Simply twist it clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust focus until the image is sharp.

My computer doesn't detect the webcam when using an extended USB cable. What should I do?

Connect the webcam directly to a USB port on your computer, preferably on the back panel, as front USB ports may not supply enough power. Avoid using passive USB hubs.

How do I take a snapshot?

Press the snapshot button on the webcam after installing the CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO and the Agama Button Manager from the CD. Alternatively, use the snapshot button in the CrazyTalk Cam Suite software.

Does the webcam work with Mac?

Yes, it works with Mac OS X 10.4.9 and above without drivers. You can use iChat or other video chat applications.

Can I use the webcam with Yahoo Messenger?

Yes. After installing the webcam, open Yahoo Messenger, go to Tools > Start My Webcam, and it will be ready for video calls.

How do I clean the lens?

Gently wipe the lens with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive materials.

USER MANUAL Agama V-2025 GENIUS

Agama V-2025 Features 1

Set up the device 2

720P HD Video Recording 3-6

Using Instant Messenger Application 7-8

CrazyTalk CamSuite PRO 9-19

CrazyTalk CamSuite PRO with IM Application 20-25

Trouble shooting for web camera 26

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Agama V-2025 Features

Experience true plug and play with Agama V-2025! Hook it up to a USB port and start video chatting right away! No drivers are needed for this USB Video Class web camera.

1.SnapShot Button

You can press the snapshot button to take images in CrazyTalk CamSuite PRO after install Agama Button Manager from the CD.

2. Manual Lens

Adjust the focus by twisting the lens.

3.LED Indicator

When Agama V-2025 is connected to the computer's USB port, the LED will light up when performing video application.

4.Microphone

5.Swivel and Clipping Base

The adjustable clipping base fits easily to almost anything - notebook panel, CRT, and LCD monitors.

Set up the Device

Agama V-2025 supports UVC (USB Video Class) which can plug and play in Windows 7, Vista, XP SP2 or Mac 10.4.9 and above without using a device driver.

1. Make sure your PC OS system is Windows 7, Vista, XP SP2 or Mac 10.4.9 and above.
2. Plug in the Agama V-2025 to a USB port.
3. Agama V-2025 is now ready for use with any application. It can work properly with any video chat software that supports a video feature. If you use Mac OS, you can use iChat for online chatting.

Image Capture under Windows XP SP2:

1. Double-click on the My Computer icon. Or click Start → My Computer
2. Now look for and double-click on "USB Video Device", then you can start to capture still images.

NOTE

■ To check if Windows XP system is SP2 (Service Pack 2).
- Click on the My Computer icon on your desktop or in the Windows Start menu.
- When the menu appears, click Properties.
If your Windows XP system isn't SP2 (Service Pack 2), go to the website http://www.microsoft.com to upgrade your version.

720P HD Video Recording

Using Amcap software, you can record 720P (1280 x 720) HD video at 30 fps, the full stream rate. Just install the Amcap software from the CD. Insert the Agama V-2025 CD into the CD-ROM drive and type E:\Button Manager\Amcap.exe (we assume your CD-ROM is in Drive E) to start the installation.

1. Open Amcap software.
2. Select the webcam you're using now.

3. Click Options → Video Capture Pin.

1. Select "MJPG" in Color Space / Compression and "1280 x 720" in Output Size.

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5. Click Capture → Start Capture to start record 720P HD video.

Using Instant Messenger Application

■ MSN Messenger

a. For live video function, you'll need MSN Messenger version 6 or later. If you don't have it, refer to the website: http://messenger.msn.com to download.
b. Sign onto MSN Messenger service.
c. Choose a friend on the contact list and click "OK" to confirm.
d. Double-click on your friends, who are available to chat. Click on the webcam icon.
e. Your friend will then receive an invitation message. When your friend confirms to talk, the video chat will start.
f. For the further information, refer to the website at http://messenger.msn.com

■ Yahoo Messenger

a. Download Yahoo Messenger at http://messenger.yahoo.com and finish the registration, if you don't have it.
b. Sign onto Yahoo Messenger.
c. From the main window, click Tools menu, then select "Start My Webcam".
d. Right-click on a name in your Messenger List and choose "View Webcam".
e. Your friend will then receive an invitation message. When your friend clicks YES, the video chat will start.
f. For the further information, refer to the website at http://messenger.yahoo.com

■ AOL Instant Messenger

a. You can download AOL Instant Messenger free at http://www.aim.com and finish the registration, if you don't have it.
b. Sign onto AOL Instant Messenger.
c. Click on "Show Messenger Lists" and choose the friend you want to start with video chat.
d. Your friend will then receive an invitation message. When your friend confirms to talk, the video chat will start.
e. For the further information, refer to the website at http://www.aim.com

NOTE

■ Make sure you already connected the camera to the computer before running any video conferencing or video chat programs.
■ Also make sure you close other webcam programs before running the video conferencing or video chat program.

Using CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO

As an added bonus, the bundled program - CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO enriches your video chatting with a lot of fun by following these advanced features.

	Capture still image and video in different resolutions and upload to YouTube directly.
	Continuously changing talking animated characters appear during online video chats with lip-sync movement.
	Change facial expressions or add face accessories and comic stamps to your face during online video chats.
Media Share	Shares your favorite video clips and photo slideshows instantly without waiting to download.
Desktop Share	Shows live desktop activity for online presentation, distant training, and software operation.
Monitor	Notifies you what happens in front of the webcam while you are away.
	With the Enable Video Chat feature, you may decrease the loading of your system by stopping sending the video data to your IM partner.
	To show the Preference window. You can change the general settings in Preference dialog box.
	Shows the properties window of your web cam driver. The controls provided depend on the drivers respectively.

System Requirements

Make sure that your PC meets the following minimum system requirements before running CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO.

	Minimum	Recommended
Hardware
CPU Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz	Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz or higher
RAM 256 MB 512 MB	or higher
Disk Space 100 MB 200 MB
Accessories Duplex sound card, VGA card, keyboard,mouse, microphone, speaker
Software
Operating System Windows 7 / Vista / 2000/ XP
Instant Messenger Such as Skype for Windows v3.0 or above
DirectX DirectX 9 or above

Capture

You may click Snapshot or Record button to capture and share an image or a video of yourself from your webcam.

1	Camera on/off	9	Mixer for music/sound
2	Sketch and Text	10	Background Music
3	Voice Morph	11	Preview
4	Snapshot button	12	Delete
5	Still image resolution	13	Email
6	Video record button	14	YouTube upload
7	Video resolution	15	Thumbnail/List view
8	Volume adjust

Avatar Live

You can use the selected avatar to have video chats with your friends.

1	AvatarYou can use default avatars or press more to create your own avatars.
2	EmoticonsYou are able to add different emotive expressions to your avatar along with the sound effect. If you are using video conference, the avatar and emotive animation are both visible to your conferencing partner.
3	Horizontal MirrorTick the Horizontal box to have the camera window flip horizontally so that the avatar moves along with your head more mirror-like.
4	ResetClick the Reset button to rectify and zoom your avatar to the appropriate size and angle to fit in the camera window.
5	PreviewYou may click the Preview button to launch the preview window

Magic Mirror

You can utilize your own face applied different effects by Magic Mirror and to have video chats with your friends.

1	MorphYou can change the selected face morph to your face.
2	EffectYou may add a comic effect to your face.
3	Preview [IMAGE]Click the Preview button to launch the preview window

Media Share

You can share media files without delay during video chats. You may playback multiple media files and have your friends view them simultaneously. The media files can be video files (Mpeg, AVI, WMV) or image files (JPG, BMP, GIF).

1	Play List
	PressImport Filesbutton to select the files in the folder.
	PressMove up /Move downbutton or drag a file to re-order the list.
Share	Click theSharebutton to play/share the files in the list.The currently playing file will be highlighted. Click theStopbutton to stop sharing.
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	Click thePreviewbutton to preview by yourself before sharing
	Click this button to clear the selected files from the list.
	Toggle toLoopbutton if you want to play the files selected in loop.
	Drag the Slider bar to browse the frame of the file currently playing.

Desktop Share

There are three ways to show your desktop activities to your friends when having a video chat.

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1	Share RegionYou can share any desired position on your desktop.
2	Repeat buttonPress it to re-activate the last sharing region.
3	Share windowYou can share the desired window on your desktop.
4	Share full screenYou can share whole screen on your desktop.
5	StopClick the Stop button to stop sharing.

Monitor

This function will record movements which are visible to the webcam. An e-mail containing snapshots will be sent to you to notify such event had taken place. The recorded video will be saved in the Gallery folder for you to check later.

1	Motion sensitivity levelDrag the Motion sensitivity level slider to adjust the sensitivity level. The lower the sensitivity level, the less motion will be recorded. That means minor movements will not be recorded.
2	HD space settingSince the recorded videos will occupy hard drive space, you can stop recording when HD space is at certain level. You can adjust when you want to stop recording by dragging the slider.
3	Email notification with snapshotCheck the Email notification with snapshot checkbox if you want the snapshot to be sent to you by e-mail. Click E-mail setting button to set E-mail address.
4	Start/Stop MonitorClick the Start Monitor button to start monitoring. Click it again to stop monitoring.

Enable Video Chat

With the Enable Video Chat feature, you may decrease the loading of your system by stopping sending the video data to your IM partner.

This icon indicates that the video chat feature is enabled.
• This icon indicates that the video chat feature is disabled.

Preference

Click the Preferences button to show the Preference window. You can change the general settings in this dialog box.

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1	Select Camera allows you to select your default camera. If you have multiple cameras installed on your PC, you need to select one of them.
2	Check the Enable auto zoom so the webcam can detect your face, zoom automatically and self center your face.
3	Check the Auto preview after captured box and the preview window pops up, auto-playbacks right after you capture an image or a video.
4	Click Browse button to select a folder to store the captured images and videos.
5	This is to set Face/Mouse tracking to trigger the head movement radio button so your avatar's head and eyes will track your head or mouse and move under the Avatar Live function.
6	This is to set the Delay time per slide (second) for each image to last for specific seconds under Media share function.

Camera setting

Click the Camera Settings button to show the properties window of your web cam driver. The controls provided depend on the drivers respectively.

NOTE

■ For detailed setting of each function, press ? for online help.

CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO with IM Application

Window Live Messenger

1. Install CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO and Window Live Messenger.
2. Click Tools/Audio and video setup to open the Audio and Video Setup wizard.

3. Check next button.

4. In Step 1, leave the dropdown list unchanged and click Next button.

1. In step 2, select CamSuite Virtual Audio in the dropdown list. Click Next button.

1. In step 3, select CamSuite Virtual Camera in the dropdown list. Click Finish button.

Skype

1. Install CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO and Window Live Messenger.
2. Click Tools/Options... to open the option dialog box.

1. Select the Sound Devices and set the Audio In to CamSuite Virtual Audio.

1. Select the Video and set the Select webcam to CamSuite Virtual Camera.

1. Click Save button. Your messenger then receives its audio and video sources from Cam Suite.

Now, your MSN Messenger and Skype are connected to CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO. Execute this software and you will have effects including Avatar Live, Magic Mirror, Media Share and Desktop Share that can be seen during

your video conference after turn on the Enable Video Chat feature

Trouble shooting

Q1: My computer cannot detect the web camera when connected with an extended USB cable.

Solution:

- Connect the web camera directly to a USB port on your computer. Make sure the web camera is connected to the USB port at the back of your computer. Some USB ports at the front of computers may not supply sufficient power for your web camera.

Q2: Insufficient system resources reserved for the USB port, causing the system to be unable to function.

There are too many devices in the system, causing IRQ problems with the system's USB controller.

Do the following:

• Remove some USB devices from the system.
• Restart the system.
• The computer reallocates resources.

Q3: The web camera does not light up or the computer restarts for no apparent reason.

You may have a USB device drawing too much power from your computer. This can happen especially when connecting USB devices to a passive or self-powered USB hub. A USB Hub Power Exceeded dialog box appears.

Try the following:

• Connect the web camera directly to your computer's USB port.
• Use a USB hub with an external power supply.