Philips SPZ3000, SPZ3000-00 User Manual

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Register your product and get support at
SPZ3000
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Contents
1 Your webcam 2
2 Get started 4
(Optional) Install the webcam software and driver 4 Connect the webcam to your PC/notebook 4
3 Use the webcam for video chatting 5
4 Philips CamSuite 6
5 Philips CamSuite Capture 7
Take and view a photo 7 Record and play a video 7 Image resolution 7 Screen mode 8 Gallery 8
Open the photo/video folder 8 Photo/Video menu 8 Send photo(s)/video(s) via email 9 Delete photo(s)/video(s) from the gallery 9
Using my Philips SPZ3000 webcam makes my PC/notebook run slow. What should I do? 17 No image is available on the screen. What should I do? 17
9 Service and support 18
Need help? 18 Information to the customer 18
Safety precautions 18 Copyright 18 Disclaimer 18 FCC compliance 19 Compliance with Electro-Magnetic Field (EMF) 19 Recycling 19 Limitations of damages 20
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6 Features provided by Webcam Driver
SPZ3000 10
Properties 11
General tab 11 Video tab 12 Audio tab 13 Features tab 14
7 Technical speci cations 15
8 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) 16
How can I adjust image quality? 16 The microphone of my Philips SPZ3000 webcam or headset does not work (properly). What should I do? 16
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1 Your webcam
Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully bene t from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
At www.philips.com/welcome, select • your language and choose Register my product . Then follow the on-screen
instructions for registration. Please read the following instructions carefully, and retain them for future reference.
What’s in the box
Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPZ3000 webcam box.
Philips SPZ3000 webcam
Welcome
The Philips SPZ3000 webcam you have just purchased is manufactured to the highest standards and will give you years of trouble-free use. Brilliant images and amazing sound quality, that’s what you get with the SPZ3000 webcam. After installation, the new webcam can be used for all sorts of applications, such as:
Video : Use the Philips SPZ3000 webcam
for video chatting and video calling. The
webcam works with Skype, Windows®
Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, AOL
Instant Messenger, QQ and other instant
messaging and VoIP (Voice over Internet
Protocol) services;
Video sharing : Create your own video
clips and share them with friends and
family via email, etc.;
Snapshot images : With Philips
applications installed, use the snapshot
button to easily take photos and share
your photos via Facebook, Flickr,
MySpace, and etc.; The following sections in this manual give a step-by-step description on how to use the Philips SPZ3000 webcam.
Quick star t guide
Register your product and get support at
www.philips.com/welcome
Quick Start Guide
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Functional overview
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b c
d
e
a Snapshot button
With Philips applications installed, • take photos directly
b Power LED
Lights up when the webcam is in use
c Focus ring
Adjust the focus of the image • manually
d Built-in microphone
Capture voice and sound during • video calling and recording
e Rotating joint
Change the viewing  eld of the • webcam manually
f Clamp with rubber rims
Mount the webcam on your ( at • panel) PC monitor or notebook screen Fold the clamp when the webcam is • placed on a desk or (large) desktop monitor
g USB connector
Connect the webcam to the USB • port of the notebook or desk top PC
Supply power to the webcam when • it is connected to the notebook or desktop PC
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2 Get started
(Optional) Install the webcam software and driver
Note
To use special features provided by Philips CamSuite and Webcam Driver SPZ3000, visit www.philips.com/suppor t and download the applications from the website. Philips CamSuite only works on PCs with the operating systems Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP2 and higher), Vista, or Windows 7. After the sof tware installation, you can adjust Philips SPZ3000 webcam settings on respective property pages.
Connect the webcam to your PC/notebook
1 At www.philips.com/suppor t, click the
Choose country / language box to select
your country/language.
2 Click the Search box, enter SPZ3000 and
then click the search button.
3 Click SPZ3000 under the search results. 4 Click Support .
Under » Product support , you will  nd information about Software and
drivers .
5 Download the software or driver installer
that you want.
6 Run the installer and follow the
instructions on the screen to complete
the installation.
Tip
You can use the same way to download the latest software and driver available for Philips SPZ3000 webcam.
1 Turn on the PC/notebook. 2 For the  rst time you use the webcam
with Philips CamSuite, install the software downloaded from the website.
After the software installation is complete, » the Philips CamSuite icon is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen.
3 Use the clamp to mount the webcam on
your PC monitor or notebook display.
Fold the clamp to place the webcam • on a desk or (large) desktop monitor.
4 Connect the cable to a USB port on the
PC/notebook.
After the webcam is properly » connected, the following pop-up window is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen .
5 Aim the webcam in a proper angle.
After you launch Philips CamSuite, you » can use the features provided by the application for Philips SPZ3000 webcam.
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3 Use the webcam
for video chatting
Philips SPZ3000 webcam works with Skype, Windows® Live Messenger,Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, QQ and other instant messaging and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services. After you install one of the above applications, you can plug the webcam into the PC/ notebook and use it for video chatting. After use, you can fold the camera to store it.
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4 Philips CamSuite
Philips CamSuite provides a quick access to a number of the most used features and settings. To enjoy the special features and settings provided by Philips CamSuite, install it before using it with Philips SPZ3000 webcam. After you install Philips CamSuite, you can double-click the Philips CamSuite icon the Windows toolbar to access the Philips CamSuite control panel.
If Webcam Driver SPZ3000 is not
installed, the following control panel is
displayed :
on
If you also have Webcam Driver
SPZ3000 installed on the PC/notebook, a
different inter face of the Philips CamSuite
control panel is displayed and a different
[Properties] window is displayed after
you click
.
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5 Philips CamSuite
Record and play a video
Capture
Via Philips CamSuite Capture, you have access to the following webcam features:
Ta ke photos
Record videos
Send photos or videos by email
Adjust settings for photo, video, mute,
and multimedia folders
Know the software version of Philips
CamSuite
1 To launch Philips CamSuite Capture, click
on the Philips CamSuite control panel
or double-click
2 To close Philips CamSuite Capture, click
the close button at the top right corner
of the Philips CamSuite Capture window.
Tip
If you are already using the webcam in another application, you will not be able to see any image in the viewer of Philips CamSuite Capture.
on the desktop.
Note
If you select any resolution higher than 640 x 480 (VGA), the recording icon is disabled. You can select a lower resolution to enable recording.
1 Aim the camera as needed. 2 In the Philips CamSuite Capture window,
click
to start recording.
To pause recording, click
.
3 To stop recording, click .
A video is recorded and stored in the » video gallery (also in the selected in the video folder on the PC/notebook).
To play a video in the video gallery,
double-click it.
Tip
Before you play a video, ensure that you have a multimedia player installed on the PC/notebook.
Image resolution
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Take and view a photo
1 Aim the camera in a proper angle. 2 In the Philips CamSuite Capture window,
click
.
A photo is taken and stored in in the » photo gallery (also in the selected photo folder on the PC/notebook).
To view a photo in the photo gallery,
double-click it.
You can set different image resolutions for photos/videos taken via the webcam:
160 x 120 (SQVGA)• 176 x 144 (QCIF )• 320 x 240 (E-mail size)• 352 x 288 (CIF )• 640 x 480 ( VGA)• 1280 x 1024 (1.3 MP, for photo only)• 2560 x 2048 (for photo only)
Note
For video recording, the ma ximum resolution is up to 640 x 480 ( VGA).
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1 In the Philips CamSuite Capture window,
click the drop-down arrow.
The provided resolution options are » listed.
2 Select a preferred resolution option.
To apply another resolution setting,
repeat Step 1 and Step 2.
Screen mode
Via Philips CamSuite Capture, you can view a photo or play a video in different modes:
Normal screen mode• Full screen mode• Fit on screen
1 In the Philips CamSuite Capture window,
click
to switch between modes, from
[Normal screen mode] to [Full screen
mode] / [Fit on screen] or from [Full
screen mode] / [Fit on screen] to
[Normal screen mode] .
You can select » [Fit on screen] or [Full screen mode] in the drop down list.
Click to show the video gallery. To hide the gallery, click
Open the photo/video folder
In the photo gallery :
.
1 Select a photo and then click to open
the photo folder.
In the video gallery :
1 Select a video and then click to open
the video folder.
Photo/Video menu
To display the photo/video menu via right­click on the mouse :
1 In the photo/video gallery, select a photo/
video.
2 Right-click the mouse.
The photo/video menu is displayed. »
3 Select an option to continue.
Options on the photo menu :
Gallery
Photos and videos taken via the webcam are stored in the photo or video gallery and in the selected photo or video folder (multimedia folders). To access the gallery :
1 In Philips CamSuite Capture, click
to show gallery.
2 Click to show the photo gallery.
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[View] : To view the selected photo(s)
[Email] : To send the selected photo(s) via email
[Delete] : To delete the selected photo(s)
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Options on the video menu :
[Play] : To play the selected video(s)
[Email] : To send the selected video(s) via email
[Delete] : To delete the selected video(s)
Send photo(s)/video(s) via email
1 In the photo/video gallery, select
photo(s)/video(s) that you want to send
via email.
2 Click .
An email message is displayed with the » selected photo(s)/video(s) attached.
3 Send the email.
To cancel the deletion, click [No] in the pop-up window.
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Delete photo(s)/video(s) from the gallery
1 In the photo/video gallery, select
photo(s)/video(s) that you want to delete.
2 Click beside . 3 In the pop-up window, click [Yes] .
The selected photo(s)/video(s) are » deleted from the gallery.
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6 Features
provided by Webcam Driver SPZ3000
If both Webam Driver SPZ3000 and Philips CamSuite are installed on the PC/notebook, Philips CamSuite provides a quick access to the following features provided by Webcam Driver SPZ3000:
Image settings
Digital zoom• Face tracking
Audio settings
Noise reduction
Webcam settings
Select an available Philips webcam• Adjust proper ties
1 Click one of the buttons on the Philips
CamSuite control panel to access a settings panel.
2 In each settings panel, check the boxes to
activate the features.
To disable a feature, clear the box.
Tip
For details of the features, see the “Proper ties” section.
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Properties
1 In the Philips CamSuite control panel,
click
.
2 Click the [Webcam settings] button.
The » [Properties] window is displayed.
3 In the [Properties] window, click one
of the following four tabs to go on with
settings adjustment:
General• Video• Audio• Features
General tab
images. If this option is used under normal lighting conditions, the video image may be overexposed. [Region] During installation, this parameter will be set automatically to the correct region frequency. When you travel, you may need to change the setting to optimize the image quality. The region frequency settings for different countries are listed below.
Countr y (region) Region frequency
Europe 50 Hz
North America 60 Hz
China 50 Hz
Ta iwan 60 Hz
Japan Region-dependent
Tip
Please check your local mains output to  nd the correct region setting.
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On the [General] tab, you can adjust the following settings: [Flickerless image] The [Flickerless image] option should only be used under  ickering light conditions (e.g.  uorescent or neon lamps) to prevent  ickering or strangely colored video
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Video tab
On the [Video] tab, you can now adjust the following settings: [Full automatic control] This full automatic control mode provides a very easy way to get the best out of your Philips SPZ3000 webcam. Or you can choose to have maximum manual control over the webcam settings by switching the full automatic control mode off. Full automatic control ‘on’ is the preferred setting for normal use. Techniques active within full automatic control mode are:
Automatic exposure control and • automatic white balance control, to provide the best video source signal possible; Automatic frame rate selection for • improved webcam sensitivity in low
light conditions. [Frame rate] A frame is a single picture or still shot, that is shown as part of a larger video or movie. The
frame rate is the number of frames displayed per second. The higher the frame rate, the better the video display but the higher the load on the processor. You can use the scroll open menu to set the frame rate of the video that you wish to capture. For example, 30 fps means that the webcam will capture video at 30 frames per second. [Auto Exposure] The exposure is the amount of light received by the sensor and is determined by how long the sensor is exposed to capture a snapshot or video frame. The result depends on the sensitivity of the sensor. The webcam will  nd the optimal setting if you select the automatic exposure option. [Shutter Speed] The shutter speed determines how long the camera shutter remains open as a picture is taken. The slower the shutter speed, the longer the exposure time. The shutter speed controls the total amount of light reaching the sensor. Use the slider to set the desired shutter speed. [Gain] In video, gain is the amount of white in a video picture. Use the slider to set the desired gain level. [Reset] Press this button if you would like to reset the webcam set tings to the default factory settings. [Restore] Press this button if you would like to restore your preferred settings. [Save] Press this button if you would like to save your preferred settings. [Auto White Balance] Most light sources are not 100% pure white but have a certain ‘color temperature’. Normally our eyes compensate for lighting conditions with different color temperatures. If the automatic white balance is selected, the webcam will look for a reference point
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which represents white. It will then calculate all other colors based on this white point and compensate the other colors accordingly, just like the human eye. You can also select  xed settings for [Indoor] , [Outdoor] and [Fluorescense] conditions or use the ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ effect if you would like to set the webcam according to your color temperature preferences. [Brightness] Brightness enables you to adjust the brightness of the displayed image or video to suit your own preference. Use the slider to  nd your preferred setting. [Contrast] Contrast enables you to control the ratio between dark and light according to your own preference. Use the slider to  nd your preferred setting. [Gamma] Gamma enables you to brighten dark areas within the displayed image or video and visualize more details without over-exposing already light areas. Use the slider to  nd your preferred setting. [Saturation] Saturation enables you to set the color reproduction from black and white to a full color image or video according to your own preference. Use the slider to  nd your preferred setting. [Black & White] The [Black & White] checkbox is used to switch from color images to black and white or bring back the color. [Backlight compensation] Turn on the backlight compensation to improve the image quality when you have a scene where the background has a high illumination level (for instance when you are sitting in front of a bright light). [Mirror] When you enable this function, the image  ips horizontally. You can use this feature when you want to use the Philips SPZ3000 and monitor as a mirror, or to take pictures of mirrored images.
Audio tab
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On the [Audio] tab, you can now adjust the following settings: [Noise Reduction] With this function, you can signi cantly reduce all stationary noises picked up by the webcam’s microphone, such as air conditioner noise and the noise made by the fan inside your computer. It enhances clarity of speech in both quiet and noisy environments. Volu me slider This slider provides manual control over the microphone.
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Features tab
On the [Features] tab, you can now adjust the following settings: [Face tracking] If you activate the [Face tracking] option, the webcam will track your face. This gives you more convenience during video chatting, because you stay in the centre of the image even if you move during video chatting. [Digital Zoom] With this function, you can get a closer view of an object.
1 Use the slider to dynamically zoom in and
out.
Tip
Digital zoom magni es the pixels but not the actual image. It degrades image quality.
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7 Technical
specifications
Sensor resolution
Video capture resolution (Max.)
Photo resolution (Max.)
Frames per second
Lens F-number F2.6
Lens angle of view
Minimum subject illumination
Video format YUY2, RGB24 and I420
Microphone Built-in microphone with
Windows® OS Windows® 7 compliant
USB interface USB 2.0 High speed
USB video class
USB cable length
Power Supplied via USB cable;
VGA (640 x 480 pixels)
1.2 MP (Software enhanced, with Philips CamSuite installed)
1.2 MP (Software enhanced, with Philips CamSuite installed);
5.0 MP (Software enhanced, with Philips CamSuite and Webcam Driver SPZ3000 installed)
30 fps Max.
50 degrees
< 5 lux
(With Webcam Driver SPZ3000 installed)
audio enhancement
UVC compliant
1.5 m
5V DC, 0.15A
System requirements for a Microsoft Windows-based PC :
Minimum system requirements:
1.6 GHz or equivalent• 512 MB RAM for Windows XP• 1 GB R AM (32Bit) for Windows • Vista and Windows 7 OS: Windows XP SP2, Vista, and • Windows 7 200 MB of available hard disk space• One free USB2.0 port• Soundcard and speakers (OS-• compatible) 16-bits Color display @ 800x600 • with DirectX 3D support DirectX 9.0c or higher• Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0• Broadband Internet connection to • download drivers, Philips CamSuite, and manuals Adobe reader to read *PDF  les
Recommended system requirements:
2.4 GHz dual core or equivalent • 1 GB R AM (32Bit) / 2GB RAM • (64Bit) for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 DirectX 9.0c or higher• Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0.• Broadband Internet connection• Adobe reader to read *PDF  les
Recommended system requirements for an Apple Mac :
Mac OS X v10.4 ‘Tiger’ - 10.5 • ‘Leopard’ 200 MB of available hard disk space• USB port 2.0
Note
This webcam works with Mac OS X as plug-and- chat device. The sof tware for video and sound enhancement is only compatible with Windows XP and later versions.
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8 Frequently
asked questions (FAQ)
How can I adjust image quality?
The default settings of the Philips webcam usually offer the best possible image quality. If you have Philips CamSuite or Webcam Driver SPZ3000 installed on the PC/notebook, you can also adjust image quality via the settings provided by Philips CamSuite or Webcam Driver SPZ3000.
The microphone of my Philips SPZ3000 webcam or headset does not work (properly). What should I do?
For Windows XP (SP2) :
1 On the PC/notebook, click Start >
Control panel .
2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices .
3 Click the Voice tab in the displayed
window.
4 Set the Philips SPZ3000 webcam or the
connected headset as default device for Voice recording .
5 Click OK to save your settings.
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For Windows Vista :
1 On the PC/notebook, click Start >
Control panel .
2 Click Hardware and Sound . 3 Click Sound . 4 Click the Recording tab in the displayed
window.
Using my Philips SPZ3000 webcam makes my PC/ notebook run slow. What should I do?
1 Close the software applications that do
not necessarily need to run.
Tip
The maximum frame rate (frames per second (fps) produced by the webcam) and the maximum image resolution depend on the speci cations of your PC/notebook.With the Full automatic control feature, the webcam soft ware will automatically adjust frame rate and resolution as good as possible for your par ticular situation. It might be possible that the speci cations of your PC/notebook do not meet the requirements for maximum frame rate and resolution setting.
No image is available on the screen. What should I do?
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5 Select the Philips SPZ3000 webcam
or the connected headset and click Set Default .
6 Click OK to save your settings.
For Windows 7 :
1 On the PC/notebook, click Start >
Control panel .
2 Click Hardware and Sound . 3 Click Sound > Manage audio device . 4 Click the Recording tab in the displayed
window.
5 Select the Philips SPZ3000 webcam
or the connected headset and click Set Default .
6 Click OK to save your settings.
1 Ensure that the webcam is connected
properly.
2 Check whether you are using the
webcam in another application.
3 Close the other application.
Tip
You cannot use the webcam in more than one application at the same time.
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9 Service and
support
Need help?
First of all, read this user manual carefully. The model number of your product is SPZ3000. When you need further support about registration, setup, usage, features, software upgrade, speci cation, and warranty, etc. of the product, see www.philips.com/support .
1 At www.philips.com/support , click the
Choose country / language box to select your country/language.
2 Click the Search box, enter SPZ3000 and
click the Search button.
3 Click SPZ3000 under the search results. 4 Click Support .
Under » Product support , you will  nd information about Overview , Latest updates , Manuals and documentation , Frequently asked questions , Product information , Product registration, and etc. .
Under » Service information , you will  nd information on warranty.
Under Contact, you will  nd telephone » numbers of Philips Consumer Care helpdesk.
direct sunlight exposure;• ver y humid and dusty environment;
near any kind of heat sources.• If your webcam gets wet, dry it with soft • cloth as soon as possible. If the lens is dirty, do NOT touch the lens • with your  ngers. Clean the outside of the webcam with a • soft cloth. Do NOT use cleaning  uids based on • alcohol, methylated spirit, ammonia, etc. Do NOT attempt to disassemble or • repair your webcam by yourself. Do not open the webcam. In the event of technical dif culties return it to your Philips retailer. Do NOT use your webcam in the water.• Protect the webcam from oil, vapour, • steam, moisture, and dust. Never point the webcam lens at the sun.
Copyright
Copyright © 2009 by Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.V. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without prior written permission from Philips. Brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Information to the customer
Safety precautions
Observe the following guidelines to ensure that the webcam will operate safely and to prevent defects.
Do not use your webcam in • environments outside the following range: temperature: 0°C to 40°C, relative humidity: 45% ~ 85%. Do not use or store your webcam in/under:
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Disclaimer
Philips makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and  tness for a par ticular purpose. Philips assumes no responsibility for any error that may appear in this document. Philips makes no commitment to update nor to keep current the information contained in this document.
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FCC compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
a this device may not cause harmful
interference, and
b this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving • antenna. Increase the separation between the • equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on • a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/T V technician for help. Any unauthorized modi cation to this equipment could result in the revocation of the authorization to operate the equipment.
Compliance with Electro-Magnetic Field (EMF)
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. manufactures and sells many products targeted at consumers, which, like any electronic apparatus, in general have the ability to emit and receive electromagnetic signals. One of Philips’ leading Business Principles is to take all necessary health and safety measures for our products, to comply with all applicable legal requirements and to stay well within the EMF standards applicable at the time of producing the products. Philips is committed to develop, produce and market products that cause no adverse health effects. Philips con rms that if its products are handled properly for their intended use, they are safe to use according to scienti c evidence available today. Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further developments in standardisation for early integration in its products.
Recycling
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC:
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. The correct
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disposal of your old product helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health. All redundant packing material has been omitted. We have done our utmost to make the packaging easily separable into mono materials. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packing materials.
Warning
Plastic bags can be dangerous.To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this bag away from babies and small children.
Limitations of damages
The vendor will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages (including damages for loss of business, loss of pro ts, or the like), whether based on breach of contract, tor t (including negligence), product liability or otherwise, even if the vendor or its representatives have been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if a remedy set for th herein is found to have failed its essential purpose.
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All rights reserved.
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