Philips CAM300WH-00 User Manual

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1 Important 4

Safety 4 Notice 4

2 Your camcorder 5

Introduction 5 What’s in the box 5 Functional overview 6

3 Get started 8

Load the Micro SD card 8 Turn on 8 First-time setup 8 Charge the built-in battery 9

4 Use your camcorder 10

Record video 10 Take pictures 10 Play 10 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specications 15

7 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) 16

3EN

1 Important

Notice

Safety

a Read these instructions. b Keep these instructions. c Heed all warnings. d Follow all instructions. e Do not use this apparatus near water. f Clean only with dry cloth. g Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

h Do not install near any heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

otherapparatus(includingampliers)that

produce heat.

i Only use attachments/accessories

speciedbythemanufacturer.

j Referallservicingtoqualied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 has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

k Apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing.

l Do not place any sources of danger on

theapparatus(e.g.liquidlledobjects,

lighted candles).

Any changes or modications made to this

device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community.

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

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.

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.

Note

The safety logo and power rating information are

•

located at the USB arm of the camcorder.

Always bring your product to a professional to remove the built-in battery.

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

Functional overview

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a Built-in microphones b Built-in speaker c Lens d Flashlight e Swivel touch screen f USB connector g

• Eject the USB connector.

h Tripod socket i Hand strap hole

j HDMI

• Connect to a TV through an HDMI

cable with a mini HDMI connector (type C).

k RESET

• Restore default settings.

l MICRO SD

• Load a Micro SD card.

• Turn on/off the camcorder.

n Mode switch button

• Switch between picture and video

recording modes.

o Shutter button

• In viewnder mode, take a picture or

start/stop video recording.

• In play mode, switch to viewnder

mode.

p T/W

• In viewnder mode, zoom in/out.

• During video play, change the volume.

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.

• Make sure that the the Micro SD card is not write-protected.

• Make sure that the metal contact of the card faces down.

3 Close the protective cover securely.

First-time setup

When you turn on the camcorder for the rst

time, a menu for OSD language selection is displayed.

1 On the swivel touch screen, tap / to

select a language.

2 Tap [OK] to conrm.

» A welcome message is displayed briey. » An inquiry box for date and time

setting is displayed.

3 Tap [Yes] to conrm.

» A date setting menu is displayed.

4 Tap / to set the day, month and year

successively.

5 Tap [OK] to conrm the date setting.

» A time setting menu is displayed.

6 Tap / to set the hour and minute

successively.

7 Tap [OK] to conrm the time setting.

» The rst-time setup is complete. » The camcorder enters viewnder

mode.

Turn on

• Flip open the swivel touch screen.

» For rst-time users, a menu for OSD

language selection is displayed (See ‘’Get started - First-time setup).

Tip

To save energy, the camcorder turns off automatically

•

after being idle for 3 minutes. To turn on the camcorder again, press

To turn off the camcorder:

• Press and hold

• Or close the swivel touch screen.

• The backlight on the swivel touch

screen turns off.

Tip

See ‘Use your camcorder - Adjust settings’ for more

•

settings.

Select a scene

1 In viewnder mode, tap to show the

system setting menu.

2 Tap [Scene] to enter scene setting. 3 Tap / to select a scene you like. 4 Tap [OK] to conrm the setting.

EURUKEUR

Select a special effect

PRESS

1 In viewnder mode, tap to show the

system setting menu.

2 Tap [Effects] to enter scene setting. 3 Tap / to select a special effect you like. 4 Tap [OK] to conrm the setting.

Charge the built-in battery

Note

The USB connector of the camcorder is primarily

•

intended for charging and mass storage purposes.

• You can also connect the USB connector of the

camcorder to another device (for example, a TV, DVD/Blu-ray player or Home cinema set) for media play. In this case, make sure that the device suppor ts the

H.264 le format.

• Not all devices that support H.264 le format can

play media les in the camcorder through direct USB

connection.

• Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge

cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings.

1 Press at the bottom of the camcorder

to eject the USB connector.

3 Wait until the status indicator stops

ashing and turns to green steadily.

» The built-in battery is fully charged.

Tip

The camcorder is fully charged for rst-time use.

•

• It takes about 3.5 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.

2 Connect the USB connector to a USB

socket on a PC.

» The status indicator on the shutter

button starts ashing in orange.

4 Use your

Take pictures

camcorder

Record video

Adjust the swivel touch screen to an

appropriate position.

2 Switch the mode switch button to .

» The selected resolution and remaining

recording time are displayed on the swivel touch screen.

3 Hold the camcorder steadily and aim the

lens as needed.

4 Press the shutter button to start recording.

» A red time indicator is displayed on

the display panel.

» The status indicator on the shutter

button starts ashing in red.

5 Press T/W to zoom in/out if necessary. 6 Press the shutter button again to end

recording.

» [Recording saved!] is displayed briey.

Switch the mode switch button to .

» The le size and remaining number

of pictures that can be taken are displayed on the swivel touch screen.

2 Hold the camcorder steadily and aim the

lens as needed.

3 Press T/W to zoom in/out if necessary. 4 Press the shutter button down halfway to

adjust the focus.

5 Press the shutter button down completely

to take a picture.

» [Picture saved!] is displayed briey.

Play

In viewnder mode, tap on the swivel

touch screen to enter play mode.

» The last recorded media is played

automatically.

2 Swipe to the left/rights to select a picture

or video clip for play.

3 If the selected le is a video clip, tap in

the middle of the screen to start play.

• To pause play, tap any place of the swivel touch screen.

Preview

• In play mode, tap .

» The thumbnails of 9 les are displayed

on each page.

» To select a le, tap the le directly. » Tap

/ to view the previous/next

page.

Deleteale

1 In play mode, swipe to the left/right on the

swivel touch screen to to select a le.

2 Tap to enter the window for deletion

conrmation.

3 Tap [Yes] to conrm the deletion

operation.

» [Deleted!] is displayed briey. » To exit the operation, tap [No].

You can also delete les in batches.

1 During preview, tap .

» A small square box is displayed at the

bottom right corner of each le.

2 Tap a square box to select the le.

» A check mark is displayed in the

square box.

3 Repeat step 2 to select more les. 4 Tap [Conrm] to conrm deletion of all

the selected les.

Tagale

1 Tap the left ruler and move to the right to

set the starting point you want.

2 Tap to tag the le.

• To untag the le, tap

again.

3 Repeat steps 1 to 2 to tag more les.

You can also tag les during preview.

1 During preview, tap .

» A small square box is displayed at the

bottom right corner of each le.

2 Tap a square box to tag the le.

» A check mark is displayed in the

square box.

» To untag the le, tap

again.

3 Repeat steps 1 to 2 to tag more les.

Playtaggedles

1 During preview, tap again.

» A tag operation menu is displayed.

2 Tap an option to highlight it, then tap [Yes]

for conrmation.

Menu option Description

[Play all] Play all les. [Play tagged] Play tagged les only. [Quick impression] Play excerpts of tagged

les.

[Clear all tags] Untag all les.

Trim a video clip

Note

Only video les not recorded with ‘Dual recording’ can

•

be edited (trimmed) on the camcorder.

1 In play mode, swipe to the left/right on the

swivel touch screen to select a recorded video clip.

2 Tap to enter the trim window.

» A bar for video trimming is displayed

at the top of the window.

3 Tap the left ruler and move to the right to

set the starting point you want.

4 Tap the right ruler and move to the left to

set the starting point you want.

5 Tap [Preview] to preview the edited video

clip.

6 After conrmation, tap[Save] to save the

edited video clip as a new le.

Zoom in a picture

1 In play mode, swipe to the left/right on the

swivel touch screen to select a picture.

2 Press T to zoom in the picture. 3 Tap the screen to pan through the

enlarged picture.

• To return to normal view, press W.

Adjust volume level during video play

• During video play, press T/W.

Adjust settings

In viewnder mode, tap to show the

system setting menu.

2 Tap [Settings] to enter the settings sub-

menu.

3 Tap / to nd an item. 4 Tap the item to show the options available. 5 Tap the option you prefer. 6 Tap [OK] to conrm the selection. 7 Tap x to hide the system setting menu.

Settings menu option

[Flash] Select a ashlight mode: [On],

[Resolution] Select a video resolution: [Full

[Photo Size] Select the size of the photos to

[Scene] Select an automatic exposure

[Dual recording]

[Date] Set the date. [Time] Set the time. [Autoplay] Start automatic play when the

[Capture sound]

[Language] Select your desired menu

[Stabilizer] Improve blurr y images caused

[Pre-record] Enable/disable 3-second pre-

[Format SD card]

[TV system] Change this setting if the

[F/S Detect] Enable/disable face smile

Description

[Off] or [Auto].

HD] (for best video quality), [Sports HD] (for lming of fast moving objects), or [Standard]

(for reduced video le size).

be saved (the higher the photo

size, the higher the resolution).

mode that matches your shot for easy shooting.

Record full HD and compressed QVGA videos at the same time.

camcorder is connected to a PC.

Turn on/off the capture sound.

language.

by camera shake.

record mode. Clear contents from the micro

SD card.

output video does not appear correctly on your TV.

detection.

5 Use more of

SOURCE

your camcorder

View video or pictures on TV

1 Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) to:

• the HDMI socket on the camcorder (requiring a mini HDMI connector)

• the HDMI input socket on an HDTV

• An inquiry box for output mode

selection is displayed.

2 To output the exact camcorder display

with menu options to the TV screen, tap [TV] on the swivel touch screen.

• To output the camcorder display without menu options to the TV screen, tap [Live CAM] on the swivel touch screen.

3 On the camcorder, select a le and start

play.

Note

The software supplied only works on PCs that operate

•

Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista and Windows 7.

• 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’ > ‘Charge the built-in battery’).

2 If the software does not install

automatically, nd and click the Setup icon at My Computer\CAM300.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions to nish

installation of the software.

Install and use the camcorder software

1 On your PC, click Start\(All) Programs\

ArcSoft MediaImpression HD Edition.

» The main screen of the software is

displayed.

Install and use the camcorder software

With the software (ArcSoft MediaImpression HD Edition) available in the internal memory of the camcorder, you can import, edit, archive or upload your pictures/videos to the Internet easily.

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’ > ‘Charge the built-in battery’).

» It may take some time for the PC/Mac

to recognize the camcorder.

2 Find your video/pictures at My

Computer\CAM300\DCIM\100MEDIA or My Computer\CAM300 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 les with the

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camcorder software (for PC) or iMovie (for Mac).

6 Technical

specifications

Product information is subject to change without prior notice.

Image sensor 1/3.2” 8MP CMOS sensor Operation modes Movie record, picture

record Lens (focusing) Auto focus f=4.76mm Focus mode Auto focus Focus range 0.1m to Innity Aperture F2.8 Digital zoom 5X Exposure control Auto Exposure

compensation White balance Auto Auto power off 3 minutes Memory 64MB (512Mbit) DDR2 +

Shutter type Electronic Shutter speed 1/2~1/4000 second Picture le format JPEG Video

compression format

Video resolution Full HD (1080p 30) 1920

Audio le format AAC Battery 1100mAh Li-ion (built-

PC interface Mini USB 2.0 port

-2.0~2.0EV

128MB SLC (96MB for AP)

+ Micro-SD card Slot

*.MP4 (H.264 )

X1080 (30fps)

Sports HD (720p 60)

1280X720 (60fps)

VGA (4:3) 640X480

(30fps)

in); *120-minute battery

life time based on 720P

recording

System support Windows XP/Vista/

Windows 7, Mac (mass storage only )

TV out NTSC/PAL selectable, Mini

HDMI (type C) Power rating DC 5V, 500mA Weight 0.06kg Dimensions

(W x H x D)

Note

*Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of

•

charge cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings.

54 x 110 x 21.5 mm

7 Frequently

asked questions (FAQ)

Why is there no response when I use the camcorder?

• The camcorder is in power-off mode. Turn on the camcorder (see ‘Get started’ > ‘Turn on’).

• The built-in battery may be drained. Charge the battery (see ‘Get started’ > ‘Charge the built-in battery’).

Why is [Memory full!] displayed when I try to record?

• Ensure that the Micro SD card has been inserted correctly (see ‘Get started’ > ‘Load the Micro SD card’).

• The memory is used up. Save your video/ pictures to a computer (see ‘Use more of your camcorder’ > ‘Transfer video/pictures

to a PC/Mac’). Then delete les from your

camcorder or clear the memory.

How much memory is needed for 1 hour of Full HD recording?

• The CAM300 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 CAM300 will use more memory. This is done to maintain the video quality, but will increase the usage of memory.

Why do I have no access to folders on the camcorder from my computer?

• Ensure that the USB connection is correct.

• The camcorder turns off automatically 15 minutes after it is connected to a computer. You can press again.

to turn it on

Why do my video/pictures look blurry?

• Hold the camcorder steady in your hands during shooting.

• During video capture, do not move the camcorder too fast.

• 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 I charge the camcorder?

• 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 I have to charge the camcorder?

• The camcorder is fully charged for rst usage. The camcorder charge time when connected to your PC/laptop is 3.5 hours. When you charge it via USB adaptor, the charge time is 2 hours.

WherecanIndanadaptorforCAM300to

charge the battery?

• CAM300 can be charged via regular USB adaptors, which are readily available in electronic stores. The CAM300 is compliant to the iPhone 4 adapter.

Camcorder stopped responding?

• 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. Please use a small prying object (like a pen) to inser t 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?

• To record both indoors and outdoors, and not having to change any settings, the camcorder has an automatic whitebalance 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.

How do I connect it to a Windows PC/laptop?

• 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 PC’s USB port. For easy sharing and editing, install the software program (Media Impression HD) that comes with the camcorder.

How do I connect it to a Mac?

• 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 impor ting by clicking the camcorder icon. Select ‘Use original quality’ to ensure the best quality, and to maintain

le sizes at an optimum.

Can I connect the camcorder directly to TV, DVD/Blu-ray player or Home Cinema set via their USB-port?

• The USB plug is designed to share your videos/pictures to your PC or Laptop. You can plug the CAM300 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 CAM300. To play the videos from the CAM300, it depends if your host supports

the le format H.264 of the CAM300.

Most Blu-ray enabled players are able to play this format.

What is Advanced Anti-shake?

• Advanced anti-shake lets you take great videos that you will always be proud to share. Steady and undistorted videos are ensured by gyro sensors that are armed with advanced algorithms. The sensors take measurements of the distance between the ground and the camera lens, and make the necessary corrections whenever the camcorder wobbles. This advanced technology gives you blur-free pictures every time, letting you capture the best

moments in life in amazing videos.

How do I play my videos on TV?

• To play back on TV, please use an HDMI connector (mini HDMI to standard HDMI) if your TV accepts HDMI input, or use the video-out cable provided.

Why is there no lens cover?

• The camcorder comes without a lens cover, keeping it simple to use and fussfree. 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?

• 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 lm, you will automatically see the rst 3 seconds before you have

pressed the record button. This can be

useful when lming unexpected moments.

The pre-record function will not drain battery life, it will operate as normal.

Somevideolescannotbeedited.Whyis

that?

• Video les recorded with dual recording cannot be edited. To edit video les on the

camcorder, set [Dual recording] to [Off] before you record video (see ‘Use your camcorder’ > ‘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

• 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

CAM300_00_UM_V2.0

Philips CAM300WH-00 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

1 Important

Notice

Safety

2 Your camcorder

Introduction

What’s in the box

Functional overview

3 Get started

Load the Micro SD card

First-time setup

Turn on

Charge the built-in battery

Take pictures

Record video

Play

Adjust settings

View video or pictures on TV

Install and use the camcorder software