How to config and use and external webcam?

I have a USB FaceVision (FV) N1 webcam and want to use it on my MacBook. I'm able to set-up the sound in system prefs' but I cannot remember how to set up the external cam as my default camera. How do I use it and disable the built-in iSight cam? Please advise.

I use software called EvoCam.
17" 2.2GHz i7 Quad-Core MacBook Pro  8G RAM  750G HD + OCZ Vertex 3 SSD Boot HD 

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