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Highlights ring light, autofocus, viewing angle, and HD video capabilities for versatile use.
Autofocus, ring-light, broad software compatibility, UVC compliance, privacy, and dual microphones.
Describes camera tilt, rotation, and tripod mount for flexible setup options.
Details resolution (1920x1080), frame rate (up to 60 FPS), and pixel count.
Covers viewing angle, focus type, microphone, cable length, temperature, and power consumption.
Lists compatible operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS) and connection port.
Details the 1-year limited warranty, registration, and items included in the box.
Step-by-step instructions for adding the webcam as a video capture device in OBS Studio.
Guides for setting up the webcam in Microsoft Teams and Zoom applications.
How to test camera functionality and diagnose basic issues.
Addresses focus, brightness, horizontal lines, image flashing, and overall quality.
Troubleshooting slow performance, delays, reversed images, and driver compatibility.
Resolving noisy, muffled microphone sound and enabling the built-in microphone.
Instructions for checking webcam detection and testing video/microphone in macOS and Windows.
The VisionTek VTWC40 Premium Autofocus Full HD 1080p Webcam is a versatile and high-performance device designed to enhance your online video experience. This webcam delivers crystal-clear Full HD video at a smooth 60 frames per second (FPS), ensuring that your image is sharp, fluid, and professional, whether you're in your home or office.
One of the standout features of the VTWC40 is its autofocus capability. This intelligent system automatically keeps you in focus, providing a consistent picture quality with perfectly sharp images and video. The precision autofocus ensures that your camera will maintain focus on the subject regardless of any movement or changes in the background, allowing you to concentrate on your presentation or conversation without worrying about your image clarity. To help the sensor find a focal point, simply move your hand in front of the camera and then pull it back towards your body.
For optimal lighting in any environment, the VTWC40 includes a built-in ring light with touch control. This feature provides additional illumination, making it ideal for use in dimly lit rooms. With two brightness and color settings (or the option to turn it off), the VTWC40 offers a compact and convenient solution for achieving high-quality video capture, ensuring you always look your best.
The VTWC40 is designed for broad compatibility, working seamlessly with most popular video conferencing software. This includes platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, Cisco Webex, and Facebook Messenger, among others. Its UVC (USB Video Class) compliant nature means that no drivers are required for installation. You can simply plug it in and be ready to go, making it perfect for last-minute meetings or casual hangouts with friends.
To ensure clear audio, the webcam is equipped with dual built-in omnidirectional microphones. These microphones are designed to pick up your voice clearly, even when you speak at a normal volume, eliminating the need to raise your voice or use external audio equipment. This ensures that you are heard distinctly by others during your online interactions.
Privacy and security are also key considerations for the VTWC40. It comes with a privacy cover that protects your lens when not in use, offering peace of mind against spyware and other hacking tools. This simple yet effective feature helps safeguard your personal space.
The webcam offers flexible positioning options to suit any setup. It allows for a 360-degree horizontal rotation and 30 degrees of tilt, enabling you to find the perfect angle for your video calls or streaming sessions. Additionally, a tripod mount provides further setup options, allowing you to achieve the best possible perspective.
The VTWC40 is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, macOS 10.9 or above, Linux, and ChromeOS. This broad compatibility makes it an excellent choice for various uses, whether for work, school, or streaming.
For those who might experience issues with image clarity, ensuring that your system is running the latest Microsoft Service Pack and using a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port can significantly improve image quality. Most newer systems should not encounter this problem. If the image appears reversed after installation on Windows XP SP1 or SP2, it might be due to using a USB 1.1 port. Installing the Service Pack that includes "AMCAP" and unchecking the "Reverse" option in Properties can resolve this.
If you notice horizontal lines in your images, this is typically caused by light refraction. Adjusting the angle of the camera can often bring the screen back to normal. Some overhead LED lighting systems can also cause these lines, and in such cases, turning off the lights might be the only solution. If the image flashes when using the computer online, adjusting the camera angle and allowing the focus to reset usually resolves the issue.
To improve overall image quality, proper lighting is crucial. Adjusting your webcam angle to optimize lighting conditions is recommended. Natural daylight or bright white bulbs are the best options for achieving optimal image quality.
In cases where the webcam appears slow or there's a delay in the image, restarting your computer can often resolve the problem. It's important to ensure that the webcam is properly recognized in your system's Device Manager (Windows) or System Report (macOS). If the issue persists only within a video chat application, check your internet connection bandwidth and adjust the quality settings within the application. For best performance, connect the webcam directly to a High-Speed USB 2.0 or 3.0 port, preferably one at the rear of a desktop computer, bypassing any docks, USB hubs, extension cables, or monitor/keyboard USB ports. If problems continue, try connecting the webcam to another computer.
If the microphone produces noise or muffled sound in Windows, you can resolve this by going to the Windows sound settings and configuring the bit depth and sample rate of your webcam's microphone to 2 channel, 16 bit, 44100Hz (CD Quality).
To enable the built-in microphone, first ensure the device is connected to your PC or Mac. In Windows, navigate to sound settings, choose "VisionTek Webcam Microphone" under input. For video conferencing software (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype, etc.), open the software's settings, locate audio settings, and select the webcam microphone as the default input device. On macOS, go to utilities, find Audio MIDI Setup, choose the webcam device, and select it for sound input.
If the webcam isn't working online, a simple system restart usually fixes the issue. If problems persist, contact support. If no image is displayed when the camera is connected, and you have other webcams or media capture devices, select "VisionTek Webcam" as the source in your video conference service. Windows may also have a "camera switch" icon to change video capture sources.
To check if the webcam is detected in macOS, click the Apple logo, select "About This Mac," then "System Report." Under "Audio" and "Camera" on the left, "VisionTek Webcam" should appear. To test the microphone input on macOS, go to System Preferences, then Sound, and under the input tab, ensure "VisionTek Webcam" is selected. Speak into the microphone and observe the input volume bar. Make sure the mute box is unchecked. For video functionality on macOS, launch Facetime and select "VisionTek Webcam" under the video menu.
On Windows OS, to test the microphone, open sound settings, ensure the input device is "VisionTek Webcam Microphone," and speak into it while watching the volume bar. To test video functionality, launch the Camera Application (available by searching or from the All Programs menu) to confirm it's working.
In summary, the VisionTek VTWC40 Premium Autofocus Full HD 1080p Webcam is a user-friendly, high-quality device designed to provide an excellent online video and audio experience with minimal setup and maintenance.
General| Megapixel | 2 MP |
|---|---|
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Face tracking | - |
| Camera HD type | Full HD |
| Maximum frame rate | 60 fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Power consumption (typical) | 1.25 W |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Cable length | 1.7 m |
| Mounting type | Clip |
| Product color | Black |
| Tilt angle range | 0 - 30 ° |
| Number of microphones | 2 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | -10 - 40 °C |
