Philips HD camcorder CAM102PK
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1. Video MP4 H 264 compression format Video resolution Full HD 1080p 30 1440X1080 30fps HD 720p 30 1280X720 30fps VGA 4 3 640X480 30fps EN 15 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 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 H to2. output video does not appear correctly on your TV 5 Use more of your camcorder View video or pictures on TV HDMI IN 1 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 2 Select a file and start play Install and use the camcorder software Warning e Ifyou 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 CAM102B 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 Ly The main screen of the software is displayed Ho n tom GA Se PHILIPS 2
3. PC s USB port 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 USB pop out connector is strong enough to support the camcorder when it is plugged into the USB port 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 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 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
4. and human health Always bring your product to a professional to remove the built in battery EN 2 Your camcorder Introduction With this portable camcorder you can take full HD 1080P or VGA movies take pictures 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 Quick start guide Pouch Hand strap EN Functional overview O20 g A lp f D oc 9 i Built in speaker e During video play change the volume e Perform the specific function as Display panel shown on the display panel tie 4 Shutter button e din viewfinder mode zoom in out e In viewfinder mode take a picture or Navigate up down hea start stop video recording Change a value in the settings menu e In play mode switch to viewfinder mode EN 7 gt Il e In viewfinder mode switch to play mode e n play mode play a selected video clip Confirm settings MICRO SD e Connect a Micro SD card 7 lt gt OO O OS e Navigate left right in a menu Select a menu option e In play mode turn to the previous next picture video clip e In viewfinder mode switch to the settings menu USB connector oe e Eject the USB connector Tripod sock
5. has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 41 Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing O Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus e g liquid filled objects lighted candles 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 ab 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 EC 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 Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health R 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
6. 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 USB pop out connector When you connect it to your PC laptop it will automatically charge You can also plug the camcorder via the pop out USB into a USB charger 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 CAM102B to charge the battery CAM102B can be charged via regular USB adaptors which are readily available in electronic stores CAM102B 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 HDMI cover There you see a small opening above the HDMI connection Ple
7. 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 11 Adjust settings 1 In viewfinder mode press P L gt A settings menu is displayed Press to highlight an option Press lt 4 P to select a setting A WN Press gt H to confirm the setting and return to 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 higher the photo size the higher the resolution Scene Select an automatic exposure mode that matches your shot for easy shooting F S Detect Enable disable face smile detection Dual Record full HD and recording compressed QVGA videos at the 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 Date Set the date 12 EN Settings menu option Time Language Format SD card TV system Description Set the time Select your desired menu language Clear contents from the micro SD card Change this setting if the
8. Click an option to select the corresponding operation 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the operation EN 13 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 t may take some time for the PC Mac to recognize the camcorder Find your video pictures at My Computer CAM102B DCIM 100MEDIA or My Computer CAM102B SD DCIM 100MEDIA Copy any video pictures you want to your designated folder in the PC Mac Tip e You can also import the video picture files with the camcorder software for PC or iMovie for Mac 14 EN 6 Technical Audio file format AAC Battery 700mAh Li ion built in specifications PC imee Mini USB20 por System support Windows XP Vista Windows 7 Mac Product information is subject to change mass storage only without prior notice TV out NTSC PAL selectable Mini HDMI type C Image sensor 1 3 2 5MP CMOS sensor Weight 0 06kg Operation modes Movie record picture Dimensions record WxHxD 55 3 x 99 4 x 17 3 mm Lens focusing Fixed Focus mode Fixed Focus range 0 7m to Infinity Aperture F2 8 Digital zoom 2X Exposure control Auto Exposure 2 0 2 0EV compensation White balance Auto Auto power off 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 format JPEG
9. Press PII 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 ou A Press gt H to confirm the time setting L gt The first time setup is complete L gt The camcorder enters viewfinder mode Ea e See Use your camcorder Adjust settings for more settings EN 9 You can also charge the camcorder via a USB adaptor not supplied connected to mains 1 In viewfinder mode press lt to enter the power The charge time is about 2 hours window for scene selection Select a special effect 2 Press to select a scene 3 Press PII to 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 Press at the bottom of the camcorder to eject the USB connector 2 Connect the USB connector to a USB socket on a PC Ls 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 10 EN 4 Use your camcorder Record video 1 Switch the mode switch button to i L gt The selected resolution and remaining r
10. Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome CAM1028 PHILIPS PHILIPS f wd EN User manual PHILIPS Contents 1 Important 4 Safety 4 Notice a 2 Your camcorder 6 Introduction 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 camcorder 11 Record video 11 Take pictures 11 Play 11 Options during video play 11 Adjust settings 12 5 Use more of your camcorder 13 View video or pictures on TV 13 Install and use the camcorder software 13 6 Technical specifications 15 7 Frequently asked questions FAQ 16 EN 1 Important Safety 1 Read these instructions Keep these instructions G Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth T Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat O 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 liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus
11. ase 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 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 you 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 plug is designed to share your videos pictures to your PC or Laptop You can plug the CAM102B directly into 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 CAM102B To play the videos from the CAM102B it depends if your host supports the file format H 264 of the CAM102B 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 The USB pop out connector is strong enough to support the camcorder when it is plugged into the
12. ecording 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 Switch the mode switch button to 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 gt H to enter play mode L gt The last recorded video clip 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 2 Press to enter deletion mode 3 Press to highlight Yes and confirm the deletion operation L gt Deleted appears briefly 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 P Options during video play Fast forward reverse e During
13. et Hand strap hole HDMI e Connect to a TV through an HDMI cable with a mini HDMI connector O e Turn on off the camcorder Lens Built in microphone Mode switch button e Switch between picture and video recording modes EN 3 Get started Load the Micro SD card 1 Flap open the protective cover on the Micro SD card socket 2 Insert a Micro SD card not supplied into the socket e Ensure that the the Micro SD card is not write protected e Ensure that the metal contact of the card faces down 3 Close the protective cover securely Turn on e Press L gt For first time users a menu for date and time setting appears See Get started Set the date and time Ly The camcorder switches to viewfinder mode To turn off the camcorder e Press and hold L gt The backlight on the display panel turns off Ea 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 PI to confirm L gt A welcome message is displayed briefly L gt An inquiry box for date and time setting Is displayed 3 Press 4 to highlight Yes L gt A date setting menu is displayed Press lt gt to select the day month and year fields successively Press to change the value of each field
14. 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 Tips on video making e 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 EN 17 18 EN 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 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 PHILIPS 2011 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V All rights reserved CAM102B_12_UM_V1 0
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