Philips HD camcorder CAM150OR
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1. s more your purchase guarantees you ll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network Most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commit ment to your total satisfaction All of this is our way of saying welcome and thanks for investing in a PHILIPS product P S To get the most from your PHILIPS purchase be sure to register online at www philips com welcome Additional Benefits Registering your product guarantees that you ll receive all of the privileges to which youre entitled including special money saving offers Know these safetysymbois CAUTIONI RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This bolt of lightning indicates unin sulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the safety of everyone in your household please do not remove product covering The exclamation point calls atten tion to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to pre vent operating and maintenance problems WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids such as vases should not be placed on this apparatus2. CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert ATTENTION Pour viter les choc lec triques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond For Customer Use Enter below the Serial No which is locat ed on the rear of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No Visit our World Wide Web Site at http www philips com welcome PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY ONE 1 YEAR WARRANTY COVERAGE PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth below WHO IS COVERED Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the per son receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and workmanship as based on the date of original purchase Warranty Period from an Authorized Dealer The original sales receipt showing the product name and the purchase date from an authorized retailer is considered such proof WHAT IS COVERED The Philips warranty covers new products if a defect in material or workmanship occurs and a valid claim is received by Philips within the Warranty Period At its option Philips will either 1 repair the product at no charge using new or refurbished replacement parts or 2 exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or ser viceable used parts and is at least functionally
3. 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 e 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 camcorder 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 camcorder 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 B Eb to turn it on again Why do my video pictures look blurry e Hold the camcorder steady in your hands during shooting e During 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 e You can charge the camcorder via the supported USB cable When y
4. EN Functional overview O OW O 4 Built in speaker D Display panel gt II e In viewfinder mode switch to play mode e In play mode play a selected video clip Confirm settings 4 lt gt e Navigate left right in a menu Select a menu option e In play mode turn to the previous next picture video clip e lt In viewfinder mode switch to the scene selection window e gt In viewfinder mode switch to the settings menu e In viewfinder mode zoom in out e Navigate up down in a menu e Change a value in the settings menu e During video play change the volume 00 e Perform the specific function as shown on the display panel Shutter button e n viewfinder mode take a picture or start stop video recording e n play mode switch to viewfinder mode Fastener e Secure the protective cover Protective cover Mini USB socket e Connect to a PC Mac through the supplied USB cable Reset button e Restore default settings Micro SD socket e Connect a Micro SD card Mini HDMI socket e Connect to a TV through an HDMI cable with a mini HDMI connector type C EN 5 43 Tripod socket 4 O e Turn on off the camcorder 5 MODE e Switch between picture and video recording modes Built in microphones AD Lens Flashlight 6 EN 3 Get started Load the Micro SD card Unlock the fastener on
5. 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 the same time Autoplay Start automatic play when the Pre record camcorder is connected to a PC Enable disable 3 second pre record mode Capture Turn on off the capture sound sound Date Set the date Time Set the time Language Select your desired menu language Clear contents from the micro SD card Change this setting if the output video does not appear correctly on your TV EN 11 5 Use more of your camcorder View video or pictures on TV 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 L gt 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 12 EN Install and use the camcorder software Warning e If you remove the supplied software you will not be able to get one from ArcSoft for free With the
6. 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 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 Click an option to select the corresponding operation 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 Find your video pictures at My Computer CAM150 DCIM 100MEDIA or My Computer CAM150 SD DCIM 100MEDIA Copy any video pictures you want to your designated folder in the PC Mac Tip e You ca
7. Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome CAM150 Y to da PHILIPS User manual PHILIPS Contents 1 Important 2 Safety 2 Notice 2 2 Your camcorder 4 Introduction 4 What s in the box 4 Functional overview 5 3 Get started 7 Load the Micro SD card 7 Turn on 7 First time setup 7 Charge the built in battery 8 4 Use your water and drop proof camcorder Record video 9 Take pictures 9 Play 9 Options during video play 10 Adjust settings 11 5 Use more of your camcorder 12 View video or pictures on TV 12 Install and use the camcorder software 12 6 Technical specifications 14 7 Frequently asked questions FAQ 15 EN 1 Important Safety 4 Read these instructions O Keep these instructions G Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions T 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 9 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 any sources of danger on the apparatu
8. 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 e When capturing videos hold your camcorder steady in your hand Don t move too fast when panning i e moving the camera horizontally as it will be hard to follow what is captured when you review the video Try shooting from different angles for example from the side from the front or even from below You can easily join the different video segments together with the PC software included EN 17 Register online at www philips com welcome today to get the very most from your purchase Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below so don t miss out Register online at www philips com welcome to ensure Product Safety Notification By registering your product you ll receive notification directly from the manufacturer PHILIPS 18 PHILIPS Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the family Dear PHILIPS product owner Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS You ve selected one of the best built best backed products available today We ll do every thing in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come As a member of the PHILIPS family you re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties in the industry What
9. equivalent or most comparable to the original product in Philips current inventory or 3 refund the original purchase price of the product Philips warrants replacement products or parts provided under this warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of the replacement or repair for ninety 90 days or for the remaining portion of the original product s warranty whichever provides longer coverage for you When a product or part is exchanged any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Philips property When a refund is given your product becomes Philips property Note Any product sold and identified as refurbished or renewed carries a ninety 90 day limited warranty Replacement product can only be sent if all warranty requirements are met Failure to follow all requirements can result in delay WHAT IS NOT COVERED EXCLUSIONS AND LIMI TATIONS This Limited Warranty applies only to the new products manu factured by or for Philips that can be identified by the trademark trade name or logo affixed to it This Limited Warranty does not apply to any non Philips hardware product or any software even if packaged or sold with the product Non Philips manufacturers suppliers or publishers may provide a separate warranty for their own products packaged with the bundled product Philips is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs data or other information stored o
10. ess P to select a file Press to enter the edit window 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 e To exit the operation press Pio highlight No EN 9 Zoom in a picture 1 n play mode press P to select a picture Press to enter the edit window Press to zoom in the picture Press P to pan through the enlarged picture To return to normal view press Hl A WN Trim a video clip Only video files not recorded with Dual recording can be edited trimmed on the camcorder 1 n play mode press P to select a recorded video clip Press to enter the edit window UI N Press to enter the trim window L gt A bar for video trimming is displayed at the top of the window Press P to set the starting point you want Press P Ell to confirm Press to set the ending point you want Press P Bll to confirm L gt A video trim menu is displayed 0 0 No On Press to select an option then press P Elo confirm Menu option Description Go back Go back to the trim window Preview the trimmed video clip Save as new file Save the trimmed video clip as a new file Preview edit Cancel and exit Cancel the trim operation and exit 10 EN Tag a file 1 n play mode press P to select a file 2 Press to enter the ed
11. ilips e Damage or claims for products not being available for use or for lost data or lost software e Damage from mishandled shipments or transit accidents when returning product to Philips e A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed manufactured approved and or authorized or repair of products damaged by these modifications e A product used for commercial or institutional purposes including but not limited to rental purposes e Product lost in shipment and no signature verification receipt can be provided e Failure to operate per Owner s Manual TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN THE U S A PUERTO RICO OR U S VIRGIN ISLANDS Contact Philips Customer Care Center at 1 888 PHILIPS 1 888 744 5477 TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN CANADA 1 800 661 6162 French Speaking 1 888 PHILIPS 1 888 744 5477 English or Spanish Speaking REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CON SUMER PHILIPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PROD UCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of inciden tal or c
12. it window 3 Press to tag the file e To untag the file press again 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to tag other files Preview e n play mode press L gt The thumbnails of 6 files are displayed on each page To select a file press lt q P Play tagged files 1 During preview hold Hl L gt A tag operation menu is displayed 2 Press to select an option then press d Pio highlight Yes for confirmation Menu option Description Play all Play all files Play tagged Play tagged files only Quick Play excerpts of tagged files impression Clear all tags Untag all files Options during video play Fast forward reverse e During video play press and hold lt P e To return to the normal speed release lt gt Adjust volume level During video play press Adjust settings 1 In viewfinder mode press gt L gt A settings menu is displayed Press to highlight an option Press P to select a setting Press B Ell to confirm the setting and AWN Format SD card TV system return to viewfinder mode Settings Description menu option Flash Select a flashlight mode On Resolution Photo Size Off or Auto 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 Select the size of the photos to be saved the higher the photo size the
13. n also import the video picture files with the camcorder software for PC or iMovie for Mac EN 13 6 Technical specifications Product information is subject to change TV out Power rating Weight Dimensions WxHxD without prior notice Image sensor Operation modes Lens focusing Focus mode Focus range Aperture Digital zoom Exposure control White balance Auto power off 1 3 2 BMP CMOS sensor Movie record picture record Auto focus f 4 76mm Auto focus 0 1m to Infinity F2 8 5X Auto Auto 3 minutes Memory 64MB 512Mbit DDR2 128MB SLC 96MB for AP Micro SD card Slot Shutter type Electronic Shutter speed 1 2 1 4000 second Picture file PEG format Video container format compression Video resolution Audio file format Battery PC interface System support 14 EN MP4 H 264 Full HD 1080p 30 1920 1080 30fps Sports HD 720p 60 1280X720 60fps VGA 4 3 640X480 30fps AAC 1100mAh Li ion built in 120 minute battery life time based on 720P recording Mini USB 2 0 port Windows XP Vista Windows 7 Mac mass storage only NTSC PAL selectable Mini HDMI type C DC 5V 500mA 145 HH X 103 2 x 215 mann 7 Frequently asked questions FAQ Why is there no response when I 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
14. n any media contained within the product or any non Philips product or part not covered by this warranty Recovery or reinstallation of programs data or other information is not covered under this Limited Warranty This warranty does not apply a to damage caused by accident abuse misuse neglect misapplication or non Philips product b to damage caused by service performed by anyone other than Philips or Philips Authorized Service Location c to a product or a part that has been modified without the written permission of Philips or d if any Philips serial number has been removed or defaced or e product accessories or consumables sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by including refurbished Philips product sold AS IS by some retailers This Limited Warranty does not cover e Shipping charges to return defective product to Philips e Labor charges for installation or setup of the product adjust ment of customer controls on the product and installation or repair of antenna signal source systems outside of the product e Product repair and or part replacement because of improper installation or maintenance connections to improper voltage supply power line surge lightning damage retained images or screen markings resulting from viewing fixed stationary con tent for extended periods product cosmetic appearance items due to normal wear and tear unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Ph
15. o rinse the camcorder with tap water then wipe with a soft dry cloth e Never open the protective cover when the camcorder is still wet after use underwater Record video 1 Press MODE once or twice until 4 is displayed at the upper right corner of the display panel L gt 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 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 gt Picture saved is displayed briefly Play 1 In viewfinder mode press P El to enter play mode L gt The last recorded media is played automatically 2 Press P to select a picture or video clip for play 3 Ifthe selected file is a video clip press P Bb to start play Delete a file 1 n play mode pr
16. onsequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary from state province to state province Philips P O Box 10313 Stamford CT 06904 3140 035 50201 T9 PHILIPS Specifications are subject to change without notice 2011 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V All rights reserved CAM105_37_UM_V1 0
17. order enters viewfinder mode EN 7 Tip e See Use your camcorder Adjust settings for more settings Select a special effect 1 In viewfinder mode press io enter special effect setting 2 Press to select a special effect 3 Press B Eto confirm and go back to viewfinder mode e Or press P to cancel and go back to viewfinder mode 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 It 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 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 t
18. ou 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 e 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 e 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 camcorder please turn on the camcorder again and set up will start again EN 15 Why does the camcorder sometimes not record the right color e To record both indoors and outdoors and not having to change any settings the camcorder has an automatic white balance correction This enables y
19. ou to record both indoors and outdoors where the amount of light in the environment changes If you move fast from outdoors to indoors the camcorder might need some time to correct that and in extreme cases the 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 e 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 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 en
20. s e g lighted candles 41 Before use underwater always securely close the protective cover at the bottom of the camcorder O Never open the protective cover underwater or when the camcorder is still wet after use underwater 43 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 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 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 The set complies with the FCC Rules Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040 10 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 product is designed to be waterproof in compliance with IEC 60529 IP68 Disposal of your old product and batteries Your product is designed and manufac
21. sure 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 e 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 e 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 let 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 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
22. the protective cover Flip open the protective cover Insert a Micro SD card not supplied into the micro SD socket e 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 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 Press and hold L gt The backlight on the display panel turns off Tip e 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 Press to select a language 2 Press P Elto confirm L gt A welcome message is displayed briefly L gt An inquiry box for date and time setting is displayed 3 Press to highlight Yes L gt A date setting menu is displayed Press P to select the day month and year fields successively Press to change the value of each field Press P Ell to confirm the date setting L gt A time setting menu is displayed Press P to select the hour and minute fields successively Press to change the value of each field oO co N om A Press B Ell to confirm the time setting L gt The first time setup is complete ty The camc
23. tured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused Never dispose of your product with other household waste Please inform yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products and batteries The correct disposal of these products helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health Please visit for additonal information on a recycling center in your area Caution e Removal of the built in battery invalidates the warranty and may destroy the product 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
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