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53R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam4 Open the cover.5 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.For function of each button, refer to “Button List” on page 10.MemoWhen using R2-D2 as a web camera, turn off R2-D2 power after use. (Refer to “Turn on R2-D2 Power” on page 41.)MemoFor detailed operation method of Skype, refer to Skype homepage (http://www.skype.com).MemoHow to Use1) Press2) TurnIf 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.¯ Or click [Return to Default Setting].¯ Music 0 ~ 6 are Star Wars sound.Memo(Refer to “Open the cover of the lightsaber” on page 51.)3) Click “Save”.1) Select “Playback when a call is received”.2) Click your desired sound to select it.

54R2-D2™ Skype Web CamHow to UseOperate 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.< Outside the house >• Start Skype and connect to the computer in the house• Operate R2-D2 with lightsaber or screen keysR2-D2 is moved by lightsaber or screen key operation< 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” modeTo 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.MemoClick to select.Click to select.

55R2-D2™ Skype Web CamHow to UseHow To Create A Skype AccountTo 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”.Setup screen may vary depending on Skype version. If different screen from the above picture is displayed, refer to Skype Help.Memo° Allow calls/chats from:• anyone• only people from my Contacts• only people I have shared my details withThe 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.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.Click

56R2-D2™ Skype Web CamHow to UseHow To Create A Skype Account1 Log out of Skype.2 3 Following the instructions on the screen, set up your Skype name (account ID) and password exclusively for R2-D2.4 Subsequently, perform the same procedures as when you created your Skype ID for the ﬁ rst time.Click

57R2-D2™ Skype Web CamHow to UseChanging the Skype Account1 Log out of Skype.2 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].Select a Skype name.• 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.Enter the account of your computer to be used outside of the house in the search box and perform a search.Find and select the search result you wish to add.Click “Add Skype Contact”.

58R2-D2™ Skype Web CamHow to UseSkype settings on the computer at homePlease make the following settings.1 Turn on R2-D2 power. (Refer to “Turn on R2-D2 Power” on page 29.)2 Click [Tools] – [Options] – [Video].3 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.4 Note: Remove the checkmark from [Start my video automatically] if not in Skype mode.5 Click [Detail].6 Select [Calls] – [Incoming Calls]. Click “Show details” and then check [Auto-answer calls].Note: Remove the checkmark from [Auto-answer calls] if not in Skype mode.7 Click [Tools] – [Options] – [General] – [Audio settings]. Conﬁ rm that “NIKKO R/C” is selected for the speaker. If another device is selected, select “NIKKO R/C”.Click and check.Click and check.

59R2-D2™ Skype Web CamHow to Use8 Click the [Save] button. 9 Start R2-D2 launcher to activate the screen key.10 Wait without performing anything.Note: R2-D2 cannot be operated from outside if Skype and R2-D2 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”.Skype settings on the computer used outsideNote: Do not activate the camera viewer.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.Memo1 To operate R2-D2 with the lightsaber, connect the lightsaber to the computer.2 Start Skype.3 Start R2-D2 launcher.You do not need to select the connecting destination.Click to select.Click to select.

60R2-D2™ Skype Web CamHow to Use4 Call the computer located in your house through Skype. You will receive images from the computer located in your house after a few seconds.5 Activate the screen key.6 Click the [ONLINE] and [CONTROL] buttons..78 Operate R2-D2 with the lightsaber or screen key..This operation is not necessary if you operate R2-D2 with the lightsaber.MemoWhen operating R2-D2 using screen key, select the connecting destination.Click either one.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.Memo

61R2-D2™ Skype Web CamHow to UseSound Action of LightsaberWhen 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.Turn on the power• 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 ﬁ rmly to swing. Make sure the area around you is clear.Turn off the power of lightsaber when ﬁ nished using it.MemoSwing the lightsaberLEDNote: Before you swing the lightsaber, make sure that the LED indicator is ﬁ xed to the lightsaber ﬁ rmly by referring to page 39. If the LED indicator is not ﬁ xed ﬁ rmly, the batteries inside may come off and cause personal injury.

62R2-D2™ Skype Web CamCamera Viewer SettingsClick [MENU] button displays the list of setting menus. Conﬁ gure settings by selecting desired menu.Setting screen may be changed by clicking a tab.• [Security] screenConﬁ gures setting to ask for password on startup.Item DescriptionAsk for password on startupConfigures whether or not to enter 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 ﬁ rst time.Conﬁ rm Input the password again to confirm your new password.ClickClickMake sure to set the “Channel” (refer to page 65.)MemoIf you forgot the old password, uninstall (refer to “Camera Viewer” on page 67) and then reinstall the software.Memo

63R2-D2™ Skype Web CamCamera Viewer Settings• [Alarm] screenRecords motion pictures or take still pictures in response to movement or sound captured by the camera.Item DescriptionAlarm setup Select and check the channel which you want to monitor.Open sound alarm: Provides alarm when any sound is detected.Alarm operation Conﬁ gures alarm settings.Record: Records motion pictures.Capture: Takes still pictures.Play alarm sound: Plays alarm sound.Record strategy of alarmSets recording time in case of alarm.Settable when “Record” is selected for “Alarm operation”.Capture strategy of alarmSets 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”.• [Display] screenConﬁ gures settings on camera images.Item DescriptionCamera Alias 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.Set the power switch on R2-D2 to “ON” position. If it is set to “Standby”, the above functions cannot be performed.Memo

64R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam• [Record] screenConﬁ gures settings on recording motion pictures.Item DescriptionRecord File Path 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 ﬁ le 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 ﬁ le.Take following operation when total ﬁ le size limit is reachedSets the operation when the total file size limit for moving picture storage is reached.Delete oldest ﬁ les: Deletes old ﬁ les.Stop capturing and notify user: Stop recording and displays a message.• [Capture] screenConﬁ gures settings on capturing still pictures.Item DescriptionPicture Path [Change]Selects the location to store captured still pictures by clicking this button.Picture Format Sets ﬁ le 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 ﬁ le size limit for still pictures storage as well as the size limit per ﬁ le.Take following operation when total ﬁ le size limit is reachedSets the operation when the total ﬁ le size limit for still picture storage is reached.Delete oldest ﬁ les: Deletes old ﬁ les.Stop capturing and notify user: Stop capturing pictures and displays a message.Camera Viewer Settings

65R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam• [Plan task] screenConﬁ gures 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.Item DescriptionTask Strategy Selects alarm cycle (Daily, Weekly, Monthly or Only Once).Timing Sets the date and time for recording or capturing pictures.Operation Sets recording or capturing intervals.Channel Selects channel.Camera Viewer Settings• [Channel]Use this product while the Sound is set to OFF. If it is set to ON, change it to OFF.• [Channel]Referring to the package of this product, select either CH1 or CH4.• [About] screenDisplays version of camera viewer.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.Memo

66R2-D2™ Skype Web CamUninstall SoftwareThis section describes how to remove unnecessary software and/or Skype.SkypeAPICancel the link between Skype and other applications (dialer, R2-D2 launcher and screen key).1 Start Skype.2 Click [Tools] – [Options] – [Advanced] – [Update].3 2) Click1) Click4 Remove both of the above.3) Click2) Click1) Click to select.Dialer1 Click [Start] – [All Programs] (or [Programs]) – [USBPhone (LCD)] – [USBPhone Dialer_Skype] – [Uninstall]. Subsequently, operate following the instructions on the screen.

67R2-D2™ Skype Web Camffdshow1 Click [Start] – [All Programs] (or [Programs]) – [ffdshow] – [Uninstall].Subsequently, operate following the instructions on the screen.Uninstall SoftwareCamera viewer1 Click [Start] – [All Programs] (or [Programs]) – [NIKKO] – [Camera-Viewer] – [Uninstall CameraViewer].Subsequently, operate following the instructions on the screen.

68R2-D2™ Skype Web CamUninstall SoftwareR2D2 Launcher1 Click [Start] – [Control Panel] (or [Settings] – [Control Panel]).2 Double-click [Add or Remove Programs].3 2) Click1) ClickSubsequently, delete the program “R2-D2 Launcher” following the instructions on the screen.SkypeIf you continue to use Skype, do not uninstall.Memo1 Click [Start] – [Control Panel] (or [Settings] – [Control Panel]).2 Double-click [Add or Remove Programs].3 2) Click1) Click¯ Skype version varies depending on installation conditions.Subsequently, operate following the instructions on the screen.

70R2-D2™ Skype Web CamIf the tire does not roll smoothly, remove the cover and clean the dust accumulated around the axle. No picture is displayed on camera viewer.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. Continu-ously 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 speciﬁ ed 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.Troubleshooting4) Assemble back1) Remove the screw with a Phillips-head screwdriver.2) Remove the cover3) Remove dust

71R2-D2™ Skype Web CamTroubles about SkypeIs [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 speciﬁ ed 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 lightsaberAudio In: USB Audio DeviceAudio 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 DeviceAudio Out: Windows Default DeviceIs the volume setting correct? Set the volume using the following methods.Troubleshooting

72R2-D2™ Skype Web Cam1. 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 managerBefore 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 speciﬁ c 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].Troubleshooting

73R2-D2™ Skype Web CamThe 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 ﬁ le 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].TroubleshootingSelect 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. Conﬁ rm and click [Next] if the device driver is correct.Copying of the ﬁ le is resumed.Click [Complete] to complete the changing of the device driver.

74R2-D2™ Skype Web CamSpeciﬁ cations• R2-D2 (Web camera)Image sensor CMOSResolution 510×492 (NTSC)628×582 (PAL) View angle 62°Min. illuminance 5lux/F1.2Transmit frequency ISM 2.4GHz ~ 2.483GHzTransmit power 10mW/CE ; 2mW/FCCModulation method FMBandwidth 18MHzRC function 11 functionsPower supply 6 AA alkaline dry cell batteriesPower consumption 80mADimension (WxDxH) 136×200×130 mmWeight 450g (including batteries)Operating temperature 5 ~ 35°C (41 ~ 95ºF)Control distance 7 metersCamera Transmission distance7 meters• Lightsaber (USB phone)Environmental noise ≤ 60VdB (A)Power supply 2 AA alkaline dry cell batteriesPower consumption 80mAFrequency band of speaker 20Hz ~ 10KHzFrequency band of microphone 70Hz ~ 20KHzDimension (WxDxH) 283×65×63 mmWeight 110g (including batteries)Operating temperature 5 ~ 35°C (41 ~ 95ºF) • Stand (controller)Video receiverReceiver frequency ISM 2.4GHz ~ 2.483GHzIntermediate frequency 480MHzModulation method FMReceiver sensitivity ≤-85dBmOperating temperature 5 ~ 35°C (41 ~ 95ºF)Radio controllerFrequency 26.995MHz(BAND1)27.195MHz(BAND5)Modulation method ASKGeneralInterface USB 2.0Power supply DC5.0V (USB bus power)Power consumption Max. 310mADimension (WxDxH) 232×106×110mmWeight 450gOperating temperature 5 ~ 35°C (41 ~ 95ºF)

75R2-D2™ Skype Web CamSpeciﬁ cationsFCC Certiﬁ cationsThis Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.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 his own expense.This device compiles 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.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause 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 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 distance between the equipment and the receiver.-Connect the equipment to outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.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.