Philips HD camcorder CAM150RD
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1. any sources of danger on the apparatus e g lighted candles Before use underwater always securely close the protective cover at the bottom of the camcorder Never open the protective cover underwater or when the camcorder is still wet after use underwater After use in sea water immediately rinse the camcorder with fresh water to prevent corrosion then clean the camcorder with a soft dry cloth and let it dry in a well ventilated place away from direct sunlight 4 EN Do not use this camcorder in water deeper than 3 meters 10 feet or for longer than 30 minutes Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Notice Ce This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community This product is designed to be waterproof in compliance with IEC 60529 IP68 BO Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused A When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2002 96 EG Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste C2. not drain battery life it will operate as normal Some video files cannot be edited Why is that e _ Video files recorded with dual recording cannot be edited To edit video files on the camcorder set Dual recording to Off before you record video see Use your camcorder gt Adjust settings Tips on video making You can easily look back on fun moments and relive them with the camcorder To enjoy these memories to the fullest here are some simple video tips When capturing videos hold your camcorder steady in your hand 19 20 Don t move too fast when panning Le moving the camera horizontally as it will be hard to follow what is captured when you review the video Try shooting from dit for example from fferent angles he side from the front or even from below You can easily join the different video segments together with the PC software included PHILIPS 2011 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V All rights reserved CAM150 12 UM V1 0
3. Make sure that the the Micro SD card is not write protected e Make sure that the metal contact of the card faces up Close the protective cover securely Turn on e Press L gt For first time users a menu for OSD language selection is displayed See Get started Set the OSD language L gt The camcorder switches to viewfinder mode To turn off the camcorder e Press and hold Ly The backlight on the display panel turns off Tip To save energy the camcorder turns off automatically after being idle for 3 minutes First time setup When you turn on the camcorder for the first time a menu for OSD language selection is displayed 1 Press to select a language 2 Press PIN to confirm L gt A welcome message is displayed briefly L gt An inquiry box for date and time setting is displayed 3 Press dto highlight Yes L gt A date setting menu is displayed Press gt to select the day month and year fields successively Press to change the value of each field Press PI to confirm the date setting L A time setting menu is displayed Press lt P to select the hour and minute fields successively oO N OW A Press to change the value of each field EN 9 9 Press gt H to confirm the time setting L gt The first time setup is complete L gt The camcorder enters viewfinder mode Tip e See Use your camcorder Adjust settings for more
4. Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome CAMASO 01h20m amp PHILIPS PHILIPS EN User manual PHILIPS Contents 1 Important A Safety 4 otice 2 Your camcorder 6 ntroduction 6 What s in the box 6 Functional overview 7 3 Get started 9 Load the Micro SD card 9 Turn on 9 First time setup 9 Charge the built in battery 10 4 Use your water and drop proof camcorder 12 Record video 12 Take pictures 12 Play 12 Options during video play 13 Adjust settings 14 5 Use more of your camcorder 15 View video or pictures on TV 15 Install and use the camcorder software 15 6 Technical specifications iz 7 Frequently asked questions FAQ 18 EN 1 Important Safety O Read these instructions Q Keep these instructions GB Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions D Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged objects have fallen into the apparatus or does not operate normally Do not place
5. camcorder works great with the iMovie software which is part of the iLife package that comes with your Mac To transfer videos using iMovie simply connect the camcorder to your Mac via USB launch iMovie and start importing by clicking the camcorder icon Select Use original quality to ensure the best quality and to maintain file sizes at an optimum How do play my videos on TV e To play back on TV please use an HDMI connector mini HDMI to standard HDMI if your TV accepts HDMI input Why is there no lens cover The camcorder comes without a lens cover keeping it simple to use and fuss free It is made of robust material that doesn t scratch under normal usage A travel pouch and a lens cloth are provided allowing you to keep the camcorder clean What format does the camcorder record in The camcorder uses the same video format as Blu ray players and discs H 264 This highly sophisticated format delivers superb HD picture quality What does pre record mean that is in the setting e The pre record button is designed to et you never miss a moment When you enable the pre record function the camcorder will record video 3 seconds before you have pressed the record button So when you play back the recorded film you will automatically see the first 3 seconds before you have pressed the record button This can be useful when filming unexpected moments The pre record function will
6. d use the camcorder software PN Warning e If you remove the supplied software you will not be able to get one from ArcSoft for free With the software ArcSoft Medialmpression HD Edition available in the internal memory of the camcorder you can import edit archive or upload your pictures videos to the Internet easily Note e The software supplied only works on PCs that operate Microsoft Windows XPVista and Windows 7 e When you connect the camcorder to a Mac use the iMovie software to import and edit your pictures videos directly Install the camcorder software 1 Connect the camcorder to a PC see Get started gt Charge the built in battery 2 Ifthe software does not install automatically find and click the Setup icon at My Computer CAM150 3 Follow the on screen instructions to finish installation of the software EN 15 Install and use the camcorder software 1 on your PC click Start All Programs ArcSoft Medialmpression HD Edition L gt The main screen of the software is displayed PHILIPS 2 Click an option to select the corresponding operation 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the operation Transfer video pictures to a PC Mac 1 Connect the camcorder to a PC Mac see Get started gt Charge the built in battery L gt It may take some time for the PC Mac to recognize the camcorder 2 Find your video pictur
7. e protective cover when the camcorder is still wet after use underwater Record video 1 Press MODE once or twice until amp is displayed at the upper right corner of the display panel Ly The selected resolution and remaining recording time are displayed on the display panel 2 Hold the camcorder steadily and aim the lens as needed 3 Press the shutter button to start recording L gt A red time indicator is displayed on the display panel L gt The status indicator on the shutter button starts flashing in red 4 Press the shutter button again to end recording L gt Recording saved is displayed briefly 12 EN Take pictures 1 Press MODE once or twice until is displayed at the upper right corner of the display panel L gt The file size and remaining number of pictures that can be taken are displayed on the display panel 2 Hold the camcorder steadily and aim the lens as needed 3 Press the shutter button down halfway to adjust the focus 4 Press the shutter button down completely to take a picture L Picture saved is displayed briefly Play 1 In viewfinder mode press PI to enter play mode L gt The last recorded media is played automatically 2 Press 4 P to select a picture or video clip for play 3 Ifthe selected file is a video clip press gt H to start play Delete a file 1 n play mode press lt 4 gt to select a file Press to enter the edit wi
8. es at My Computer CAM150 DCIM 100MEDIA or My Computer CAM150 SD DCIM 100MEDIA 3 Copy any video pictures you want to your designated folder in the PC Mac Tip You can also import the video picture files with the camcorder software for PC or iMovie for Mac 6 Technical specifications Product information is subject to change without prior notice PC interface ini USB 2 0 port System support Windows XP Vista Windows 7 Mac mass storage only mage sensor 1 3 2 BMP CMOS sensor TV out TSC PAL selectable Mini HDMI type C Power rating DC 5V 500mA Weight 145g Dimensions WxHxD 57 6 x 109 2 x 21 5 mm Operation Movie record picture modes record Lens focusing Auto focus f 4 76mm Focus mode Auto focus Focus range 0 1m to Infinity Aperture F2 8 Digital zoom 5X Exposure control Auto White balance Auto Auto power off 3 minutes emory 64MB 512Mbit DDR2 128MB SLC 96MB for AP Micro SD card Slot Shutter type Electronic Shutter speed 1 2 1 4000 second Picture file JPEG format Video container MP4 H 264 format compression Video resolution Full HD 1080p 30 1920 X1080 30fps Sports HD 720p 60 1280X720 60fps VGA 4 3 640X480 30fps Audio file format AAC Battery 1100mAh Li ion built in 120 minute battery life time based on 720P rec
9. igher the photo size the higher the resolution Scene Select an automatic exposure mode that matches your shot for easy shooting Smile Enable disable smile detection Detection Dual Record full HD and recording compressed QVGA videos at he same time Autoplay Start automatic play when the camcorder is connected to a PC Pre record Enable disable 3 second pre record mode Capture Turn on off the capture sound sound 14 EN Settings menu Description option Date Set the date Time Set the time Language Select your desired menu language Format SD Clear contents from the micro card SD card TV system Change this setting if the output video does not appear correctly on your TV 5 Use more of your camcorder View video or pictures on TV mn HDMI IN 1 _ Unlock the fastener to flip open the protective cover at the bottom of the camcorder 2 Connect an HDMI cable not supplied to e the HDMI socket on the camcorder requiring a mini HDMI connector e the HDMI input socket on an HDTV e An inquiry box for output mode selection is displayed 3 To output the exact camcorder display with menu options to the TV screen select TV e To output the camcorder display without menu options to the TV screen select Live CAM 4 On the camcorder select a file and start play Install an
10. ndow 3 Press again to enter the window for deletion confirmation Press to highlight Yes and confirm the deletion operation L gt Deleted is dispalyed briefly gt To exit the operation press D to highlight No Zoom in a picture 1 n play mode press gt to select a picture Press to enter the edit window Press to zoom in the picture Press 4 gt to pan through the enlarged picture To return to normal view press DIL AWN Trim a video clip Note Only video files not recorded with Dual recording can be edited trimmed on the camcorder 1 n play mode press gt to select a recorded video clip Press to enter the edit window WN Press to enter the trim window L gt A bar for video trimming is displayed at the top of the window Press gt H to confirm Press 4 to set the ending point you want Press PII to confirm L gt A video trim menu is displayed oo No Ui A Press to select an option then press PI to confirm Press to set the starting point you want Menu option Description Go back Go back to the trim window Preview edit Preview the trimmed video clip Save as new Save the trimmed video clip file as a new file Cancel and Cancel the trim operation exit and exit Tag a file 1 n play mode press lt 4 P to select a file Press to enter the edit window 3 Pres
11. ng video capture do not move the camcorder too fast e Use a tripod not supplied if necessary Why do my video pictures look distorted on a TV screen Select the correct TV system How do charge the camcorder You can charge the camcorder via the supported USB cable When you connect it to your PC laptop it will automatically charge You can also connect the camcorder to a USB charger via the supplied USB cable How long do have to charge the camcorder The camcorder is fully charged for first usage The camcorder charge time when connected to your PC laptop is 3 hours When you charge it via USB adaptor the charge time is 2 hours Where can find an adaptor for CAM150 to charge the battery CAM150 can be charged via regular USB adaptors which are readily available in electronic stores CAM150 is also compatible with iPhone adaptors How do fast forward or rewind on the camcorder e You can fast forward during play of a movie by pressing the right button for 2 seconds You can rewind during play of a movie by pressing the left button for 2 seconds Camcorder stopped responding e In the unlikely event that your camcorder stops responding you can manually reset it The reset button is located under the protective cover There you see a small opening beside the USB socket Please use a small prying object like a pen to insert and press gently for resetting After you have reset the camco
12. ording EN 17 7 Frequently asked questions FAQ Why is there no response when use the camcorder e The camcorder is in power off mode Turn on the camcorder see Get started gt Turn on e The built in battery may be drained Charge the battery see Get started gt Charge the built in battery Why is Memory full displayed when try to record e Ensure that the Micro SD card has been inserted correctly see Get started gt Load the Micro SD card The memory is used up Save your video pictures to a computer see Use more of your camcorder gt Transfer video pictures to a PC Mac Then delete files from your camcorder or clear the memory How much memory is needed for 1 hour of Full HD recording e The CAM150 uses 4GB on average for 1 hour of Full HD video For a more complex video recording e g with lots of motions in the video or a lot of panning the CAM150 will use more memory This is done to maintain the video quality but will increase the usage of memory Why do have no access to folders on the camcorder from my computer e Ensure that the USB connection is correct e The camcorder turns off automatically 15 minutes after it is connected to a computer You can press PE to turn it on again Why do my video pictures look blurry e Hold the camcorder steady in your hands during shooting 18 EN Duri
13. orrect disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health K Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006 66 EC which cannot be disposed with normal household waste Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human health Always bring your product to a professional to remove the built in battery Note e The safety logo and power rating information are located at the inner side of the protective cover at the bottom of the camcorder EN 2 Your camcorder Introduction With this portable camcorder you can take full HD 1080P sports HD 720P with 60 FPS or VGA movies take pictures take the camcorder underwater up to 3 meters 10 feet take with you anywhere thanks to the rugged and drop proof design 1 5 meter drop proof play recorded movies or pictures either directly or on the large screen of a connected TV upload the recorded movies or pictures to the Internet directly via your PC Mac What s in the box Make sure that the following items are packed in the box Camcorder USB cable with a mini USB connector Quick start guide Pouch EN Functional overview O OOO OQ Built in speaker Q Display panel G ru e In viewfinder mode switch
14. rder please turn on the camcorder again and set up will start again Why does the camcorder sometimes not record the right color e To record both indoors and outdoors and not having to change any settings he camcorder has an automatic white balance correction This enables you to record both indoors and outdoors where he amount of light in the environment changes If you move fast from outdoors to indoors the camcorder might need some ime to correct that and in extreme cases he colors might seem a bit unnatural However after a few seconds this will be corrected automatically by the camcorder Can connect the camcorder directly to TV DVD Blu ray player or Home Cinema set via their USB port e The USB connection is designed to share your videos pictures to your PC or Laptop You can connect the CAM150 directly to your TV DVD Blu ray player or Home cinema set called the host from this point on and it will play the pictures that are stored on the CAM150 To play the videos from the CAM150 it depends if your host supports the file format H 264 of the CAM150 Most Blu ray enabled players are able to play this format How do connect it to a Windows PC laptop Connect the camcorder to your PC laptop via USB For easy sharing and editing install the software program Media Impression HD that comes with the camcorder How do connect it to a Mac e The camcorder works with the Mac via USB The
15. s to tag the file e To untag the file press again 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to tag other files Preview e In play mode press L gt The thumbnails of 6 files are displayed on each page L gt To select a file press 4 gt Play tagged files 1 During preview hold gt H L gt A tag operation menu is displayed Press to select an option then press 4 gt to highlight Yes for confirmation Menu option Description Play all Play all files Play tagged Play tagged files only Quick impression Play excerpts of tagged files Clear all tags Untag all files Options during video play Fast forward reverse During video play press and hold lt gt e To return to the normal speed release lt 4 P Adjust volume level During video play press EN 13 Adjust settings 1 AWN n viewfinder mode press P L gt A settings menu is displayed Press to highlight an option Press gt to select a setting Press gt H to confirm the setting and return o viewfinder mode Settings menu Description option Flash Select a flashlight mode On Off or Auto Resolution Select a video resolution Full HD for best video quality Sports HD for filming of fast moving objects or Standard for reduced video file size Photo Size Select the size of the photos to be saved the h
16. settings Select a scene 1 In viewfinder mode press to enter the window for scene selection 2 Press to select a scene 3 Press PIN to confirm and go back to viewfinder mode e Or press P to cancel and go back to viewfinder mode 10 EN Charge the built in battery 1 Unlock the fastener to flip open the protective cover at the bottom of the camcorder 2 Connect the camcorder to a PC through the supplied USB cable L gt The status indicator on the shutter button starts flashing in orange 3 Wait until the status indicator stops flashing and turns to green steadily L gt The built in battery is fully charged Tip e The camcorder is fully charged for first time use e t takes about 3 hours to fully charge the built in battery via the PC You can also charge the camcorder via a USB adaptor not supplied connected to mains power The charge time is about 2 hours EN 11 4 Use your water and drop proof camcorder Note meters 5 feet and water proof 3 meters 10 feet e This camcorder is designed to be drop proof 1 5 You can take this camcorder 3 meters 10 feet underwater to film or take photos of what s happening underwater You can also take it out with you on the beach in the pool or anywhere you like Warning e After use underwater make sure to rinse the camcorder with tap water then wipe with a soft dry cloth Never open th
17. to play mode e In play mode play a selected video clip Confirm settings 5 lt gt e avigate left right in a menu Select a menu option e In play mode turn to the previous next picture video clip 4 In viewfinder mode switch to he scene selection window P In viewfinder mode switch to he settings menu Ww SS n viewfinder mode zoom in out avigate up down in a menu Change a value in the settings menu 00 During video play change the volume Perform the specific function as shown on the display panel Shutter button n viewfinder mode take a picture or start stop video recording n play mode switch to viewfinder mode Fastener Secure the protective cover Protective cover Mini USB socket Reset button Micro SD socket Connect to a PC Mac through the supplied USB cable Restore default settings Connect a Micro SD card EN A OOS Mini HDMI socket Connect to a TV through an HDMI cable with a mini HDMI connector type Tripod socket 0 Turn on off the camcorder MODE e Switch between picture and video recording modes Built in microphones Lens Flashlight EN 3 Get started Load the Micro SD card WN Unlock the fastener on the protective cover Flip open the protective cover Insert a Micro SD card not supplied into the micro SD socket e
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