logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam
Thank you for buying your c920!
Use this guide to set up and begin usingyour Logitech webcam.
If you have questions before you start, or if you just want to learn more about your Logitech webcam, please visit logitech.com/support.
Setting up your webcam
- Place your webcam
Designed for the way you like to make a video call, place the Webcam c920 where you want it—on a computer monitor, desktop, or tripod.
For placement on a monitor
Grasp the webcam as shown and open the flexible/clip base with your other hand. Mount the webcam, making sure the foot on the flexible/clip base is flush with the back of your monitor.
- Connect your webcam
- Install the software
If you’re using your webcam with Windows® 8,
the software required is downloaded automatically when you connect your webcam for the first time, and installed silently in the background.
Important: Make sure you’re connected to the Internet, so the software can be downloaded.
If you’re using your webcam with Windows® 7 or Windows Vista®, you must install the Logitech® Webcam Software, available from:
logitech.com/downloads
Getting started with video calling
Your Logitech HD Pro Webcam c920 provides full HD 1080p video calling.
To take advantage of video calling both you and the person you call must install Skype™, or use a different video-calling application such as Yahoo!® Messenger, Windows Live® Messenger or Gmail.
Learn more: skype.com
As well as a webcam and video calling application, both callers need:
- A computer with speakers (or a headset) and a microphone; your Logitech HD Pro Webcam c920 has two built-in microphones.
- A broadband Internet connection (e.g., DSL, T1, or cable)
Using your webcam with Windows 8
Use the Camera app, available from the Windows 8 Start screen, to operate and control your webcam.
Understanding the Camera app
- Preview window. Click or tap to capture photos or videos (depending on whether Video Mode is selected).
- Change webcams (when you have more than one). The face of your Logitech webcam illuminates when selected.
- Adjust your camera settings.
- Activate or deactivate the Timer feature.
When activated, there is a three-second countdown to capturing a photo or video. - Turn Video Mode on (to record videos) or off (to take photos).
- Click or tap on the arrows to scroll through the photos and videos you have captured. Videos are denoted by a timer and play button in the bottom right-hand corner:
Tip: The Camera app lets you use your webcam’s most popular features quickly and easily. If you want to take advantage of the enhanced features your webcam offers, such as motion detection, use the Logitech Webcam Software available from logitech.com/downloads.
Adjusting your Camera settings
The Logitech software optimizes the settings for your environment automatically. To adjust any of your settings choose Camera options. This is available from the Camera app (see the previous page) and from within Metro apps that support webcams.
Choose your required resolution for photo capture, or video capture when in Video Mode.
- Choose the microphone you want to use to record sound in your videos, if you have more than one available.
- Access More Options, to benefit from enhanced features such as digital Zoom
and Move. - If the More Options pane doesn’t show the Logitech logo and offer enhanced options, it is likely that the Logitech software didn’t install correctly when you first connected your camera. To reinstall it, go to the Windows Store and look for Logitech Camera Controller.
- Zoom in or out to include/exclude your surroundings.
- Having zoomed in, drag the white box to pan (adjust the focus area of your webcam).
- Use Follow my face so you’re always in the picture.
- Enjoy clear conversations without annoying background noise.
Depending on the features available with your camera, you can access further advanced settings by scrolling.
Sharing your photos and videos
You can share your photos and videos via e-mail, Twitter, Facebook®, YouTube®, or Microsoft SkyDrive®. Follow these steps:
- In the Camera app, scroll to the photo or video you want to share.
- Select Share in the Charms bar (or press
- Choose the media through which you want to share the photo or video.
Using your webcam with Windows 7 and Windows Vista
The Logitech Webcam Software provides everything you need to use and control your webcam. Launch the software from the Windows Start® menu, or by right-clicking on the camera icon in the Windows taskbar.
Understanding the Logitech Webcam Software
- Capture pictures and videos.
- View captured images and share via e-mail, Facebook, or YouTube.
- Capture videos triggered by detected motion.
- Control your webcam while on a video call.
- Change webcams (when you have more than one).
- Open Logitech Webcam Software settings.
- Open help dashboard.
Capturing video and snapping pictures
Quick Capture allows you to take photos and record videos easily. You have easy access to webcam controls and settings:
- Preview window
- Capture mode: photo/video
- Capture button
- Webcam controls
- Photo thumbnails
- Video thumbnails
- Click a thumbnail to enter the gallery
Viewing and sharing using the Gallery
Clicking on an image thumbnail in the gallery
- opens the video or photo in the review window
- You can then:
- Attach the video or picture file to an e-mail (3)
- Edit the photo or splice together video (4)
- Upload the picture or video to Facebook (5)
- Upload a video to Twitter or YouTube (6)
You may also drag and drop a gallery image onto one of the function tiles (items 3–6) to launch an editing application or to attach or upload.
Using motion detection
- Set up your webcam to record video when it detects movement.
- Adjust captured video duration and detection sensitivity.
- Captured video is automatically saved to your computer.
- View content in the Gallery or upload it using the One-touch Upload window.
Fine tuning your webcam during a video call
- Launch the webcam controller when on a video call.
- Use pan and tilt to find the best angle.
- Zoom in or out to include/exclude your surroundings.
- Use Follow my face so you’re always in the picture.
- Enjoy clear conversations without annoying background noise.
- Correct for poor lighting environments using RightLight.
- Choose between auto- or manual focus.
- Adjust advanced webcam settings.
FAQS
Is it possible to attach the camera to the monitor?
Yes and no; it depends on he monitor. The stand articulates in three directions and has a rubber friction material that is really “grippy.” The overall design is excellent, but a little hard to describe the engineering.
It has built-in Microphone?
Yes, it has build-in microphone (Dual stereo)
Does anyone know if this camera has a remote control feature for zooming in and zooming out.
Zoom control in video mode, not picture mode. But no remote control…just on-screen mouse control…works great.
can the camera zoom in?
You can zoom in using the Logitech software. You can’t do it from within video conf apps. A little annoying because it seems to reset once in a while.
Is this a genuine Logitech webcam?
Yes, our inventory are Genuine Logitech C920 HD Pro webcams.
Does the 920 have a tripod mount?
yes, there is a screw mount on the base of the stand.
Does it pivot?
It pivots up and down, as for side to side you will either need to buy a stand for it or place it on your monitor top and move your monitor.
how many frames?
30 to 60 frames depending on the video capture resolution
does this work with windows 8?
Yes, the C910 and C920 work perfectly under Windows 8. I’ve used it to record interviews at various conferences with my laptop.
It has built-in Microphone?
Yes, it has build-in microphone (Dual stereo)
Can this work with zoom virtual background?
The system requirement for C920 are: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 or later
Mac OS 10.6 or later (HD 720p on FaceTime for Mac or other supported video-calling clients; Full HD 1080p video recording with QuickTime Player)
Xbox One (Plug n’Play)
Chrome OS
Android v5.0 or above (with supported video-calling clients)
does it come with the USB cable and software?
yes it comes with the usb cable attached and the software is in the cam it works as soon as you plug it in.
will it work with windows 8
The product description says “The picture is 1080p only with Skype”
Should i start out with this as i start off with youtube?
Its 1080 resolution, so not a bad start. It’s HD.
Great images but limited control and compatibility with iMac – had to return the C920. Any news of Logitech updating software?
There is a few cameras they have come out with since this one that see updated and can do/handle a lot more.
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