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Contents
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Important
Safety
Notice
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Your camcorder
Introduction
What’s in the box
Functional overview
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Get started
Load the Micro SD card
Turn on
First-time setup
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Charge the built-in battery
Use your camcorder
Record video
Take pictures
Play
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Adjust settings
Use more of your camcorder
View video or pictures onTV
Install and use the camcorder software
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Technical specifications
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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1 Important
Notice
Safety
This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the European
Community.
a Read these instructions.
b Keep these instructions.
c Heed all warnings.
d Follow all instructions.
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
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 amplifiers) that
produce heat.
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.
i Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
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.
j 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 has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
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.
k Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
l 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.
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Note
2 Your camcorder
• The safety logo and power rating information are
located at the USB arm of the camcorder.
Introduction
Always bring your product to a professional to
remove the built-in battery.
With this portable camcorder, you can:
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•
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take full HD (1080P) orVGA movies
take pictures
play recorded movies or pictures either
directly or on the large screen of a
connectedTV
•
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:
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Camcorder
Quick start guide
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Functional overview
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j HDMI
a Built-in microphones
b Built-in speaker
c Lens
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Connect to aTV through an HDMI
cable with a mini HDMI connector
(type C).
k RESET
d Flashlight
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Restore default settings.
e Swivel touch screen
f USB connector
g
l MICRO SD
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Load a Micro SD card.
m
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Eject the USB connector.
Turn on/off the camcorder.
h Tripod socket
n Mode switch button
Switch between picture and video
recording modes.
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i Hand strap hole
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o Shutter button
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In viewfinder mode, take a picture or
start/stop video recording.
In play mode, switch to viewfinder
mode.
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p T/W
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In viewfinder mode, zoom in/out.
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During video play, change the volume.
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3 Get started
First-time setup
When you turn on the camcorder for the first
time, a menu for OSD language selection is
displayed.
Load the Micro SD card
1 On the swivel touch screen, tap
/
to
select a language.
2 Tap [OK] to confirm.
» A welcome message is displayed briefly.
» An inquiry box for date and time
setting is displayed.
3 Tap [Yes] to confirm.
» A date setting menu is displayed.
4 Tap
/
to set the day, month and year
1 Flap open the protective cover on the
successively.
Micro SD card socket.
5 Tap [OK] to confirm the date setting.
2 Insert a Micro SD card (not supplied) into
» A time setting menu is displayed.
the socket.
6 Tap
/
to set the hour and minute
•
Make sure that the the Micro SD card
is not write-protected.
successively.
•
Make sure that the metal contact of
the card faces down.
7 Tap [OK] to confirm the time setting.
» The first-time setup is complete.
3 Close the protective cover securely.
» The camcorder enters viewfinder
mode.
Turn on
Tip
• See ‘Use your camcorder - Adjust settings’ for more
settings.
•
Flip open the swivel touch screen.
» For first-time users, a menu for OSD
language selection is displayed (See
‘’Get started - First-time setup).
Select a scene
Tip
1 In viewfinder mode, tap to show the
system setting menu.
• To save energy, the camcorder turns off automatically
after being idle for 3 minutes.To turn on the camcorder
again, press
2 Tap [Scene] to enter scene setting.
.
3 Tap
/
to select a scene you like.
4 Tap [OK] to confirm the setting.
To turn off the camcorder:
•
Press and hold .
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•
Or close the swivel touch screen.
The backlight on the swivel touch
screen turns off.
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Select a special effect
1 In viewfinder 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 confirm the setting.
Charge the built-in battery
3 Wait until the status indicator stops
flashing and turns to green steadily.
» The built-in battery is fully charged.
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, aTV,
DVD/Blu-ray player or Home cinema set) for media
play. In this case, make sure that the device supports the
H.264 file format.
Tip
• The camcorder is fully charged for first-time use.
• It takes about 3.5 hours to fully charge the built-in
battery via the PC.
• Not all devices that support H.264 file format can
play media files 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.
You can also charge the camcorder via a USB
adaptor (not supplied) connected to mains
power.The charge time is about 2 hours.
1 Press
at the bottom of the camcorder
to eject the USB connector.
UK
EUR
PRESS
2 Connect the USB connector to a USB
socket on a PC.
» The status indicator on the shutter
button starts flashing in orange.
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4 Use your
camcorder
Take pictures
1 Switch the mode switch button to
.
» The file size and remaining number
of pictures that can be taken are
displayed on the swivel touch screen.
Record video
2 Hold the camcorder steadily and aim the
1 Adjust the swivel touch screen to an
lens as needed.
appropriate position.
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 briefly.
Play
1 In viewfinder mode, tap on the swivel
touch screen to enter play mode.
» The last recorded media is played
automatically.
2 Switch the mode switch button to
.
» The selected resolution and remaining
recording time are displayed on the
swivel touch screen.
2 Swipe to the left/rights to select a picture
3 Hold the camcorder steadily and aim the
or video clip for play.
lens as needed.
3 If the selected file is a video clip, tap in
4 Press the shutter button to start recording.
» A red time indicator is displayed on
the display panel.
the middle of the screen to start play.
•
To pause play, tap any place of the
swivel touch screen.
» The status indicator on the shutter
button starts flashing in red.
Preview
5 Press T/W to zoom in/out if necessary.
•
In play mode, tap
.
6 Press the shutter button again to end
» The thumbnails of 9 files are displayed
on each page.
recording.
» [Recording saved!] is displayed briefly.
» To select a file, tap the file directly.
» Tap
page.
/
to view the previous/next
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Delete a file
Play tagged files
1 In play mode, swipe to the left/right on the
1 During preview, tap
again.
swivel touch screen to to select a file.
» A tag operation menu is displayed.
2 Tap to enter the window for deletion
2 Tap an option to highlight it, then tap [Yes]
confirmation.
for confirmation.
3 Tap [Yes] to confirm the deletion
Menu option
[Play all]
Description
Play all files.
operation.
» [Deleted!] is displayed briefly.
[Play tagged]
[Quick impression] Play excerpts of tagged
Play tagged files only.
» To exit the operation, tap [No].
You can also delete files in batches.
files.
Untag all files.
1 During preview, tap .
[Clear all tags]
» A small square box is displayed at the
bottom right corner of each file.
2 Tap a square box to select the file.
» A check mark is displayed in the
square box.
Trim a video clip
Note
3 Repeat step 2 to select more files.
• Only video files not recorded with ‘Dual recording’ can
be edited (trimmed) on the camcorder.
4 Tap [Confirm] to confirm deletion of all
the selected files.
1 In play mode, swipe to the left/right on the
swivel touch screen to select a recorded
video clip.
Tag a file
1 Tap the left ruler and move to the right to
2 Tap to enter the trim window.
» A bar for video trimming is displayed
at the top of the window.
set the starting point you want.
2 Tap to tag the file.
•
To untag the file, tap again.
3 Tap the left ruler and move to the right to
3 Repeat steps 1 to 2 to tag more files.
set the starting point you want.
4 Tap the right ruler and move to the left to
You can also tag files during preview.
set the starting point you want.
1 During preview, tap
.
5 Tap [Preview] to preview the edited video
» A small square box is displayed at the
clip.
bottom right corner of each file.
6 After confirmation, tap[Save] to save the
2 Tap a square box to tag the file.
» A check mark is displayed in the
square box.
edited video clip as a new file.
» To untag the file, tap again.
3 Repeat steps 1 to 2 to tag more files.
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Settings menu Description
option
Zoom in a picture
1 In play mode, swipe to the left/right on the
[Flash]
Select a flashlight mode: [On],
[Off] or [Auto].
swivel touch screen to select a picture.
2 Press T to zoom in the picture.
[Resolution] Select a video resolution: [Full
HD] (for best video quality),
3 Tap the screen to pan through the
[Sports HD] (for filming of fast
moving objects), or [Standard]
enlarged picture.
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To return to normal view, press W.
(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).
Adjust volume level during video play
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During video play, press T/W.
[Scene]
Select an automatic exposure
mode that matches your shot
for easy shooting.
Adjust settings
[Dual
Record full HD and
recording]
compressed QVGA videos at
the same time.
1 In viewfinder mode, tap to show the
system setting menu.
[Date]
[Time]
Set the date.
Set the time.
2 Tap [Settings] to enter the settings sub-
menu.
[Autoplay]
Start automatic play when the
camcorder is connected to a
PC.
3 Tap
/
to find an item.
4 Tap the item to show the options available.
5 Tap the option you prefer.
[Capture
sound]
[Language]
Turn on/off the capture sound.
6 Tap [OK] to confirm the selection.
7 Tap x to hide the system setting menu.
Select your desired menu
language.
[Pre-record] Enable/disable 3-second pre-
record mode.
[Format SD Clear contents from the micro
card]
SD card.
[TV system] Change this setting if the
output video does not appear
correctly on yourTV.
[F/S Detect] Enable/disable face smile
detection.
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5 Use more of
your camcorder
• 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.
View video or pictures onTV
SOURCE
Install the camcorder software
1 Connect the camcorder to a PC (see ‘Get
TV
started’ > ‘Charge the built-in battery’).
2 If the software does not install
automatically, find and click the Setup icon
at My Computer\CAM295.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish
installation of the software.
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.
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.
2 To output the exact camcorder display
with menu options to theTV screen, tap
[TV] on the swivel touch screen.
•
To output the camcorder display
without menu options to theTV
screen, tap [Live CAM] on the swivel
touch screen.
3 On the camcorder, select a file and start
play.
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.
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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\CAM295\DCIM\100MEDIA
or My Computer\CAM295 SD\
DCIM\100MEDIA.
3 Copy any video/pictures you want to your
designated folder in the PC/Mac.
Tip
• You can also import the video/picture files with the
camcorder software (for PC) or iMovie (for Mac).
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6 Technical
specifications
Product information is subject to change
without prior notice.
Image sensor
Operation modes Movie record, picture
record
Lens (focusing)
Focus mode
Focus range
Aperture
1/3.2” 8MP CMOS sensor
System support
TV out
Windows XP/Vista/
Windows 7, Mac (mass
storage only )
NTSC/PAL selectable, Mini
HDMI (type C)
DC 5V, 500mA
0.06kg
Auto focus f=4.76mm
Auto focus
0.1m to Infinity
F2.8
Power rating
Weight
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Digital zoom
Exposure control Auto
5X
54 x 110 x 21.5 mm
Exposure
-2.0~2.0EV
compensation
White balance
Auto power off
Memory
Note
Auto
3 minutes
64MB (512Mbit) DDR2 +
128MB SLC (96MB for AP)
+ Micro-SD card Slot
Electronic
• *Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of
charge cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles
vary by use and settings.
Shutter type
Shutter speed
1/2~1/4000 second
Picture file format JPEG
Video
*.MP4 (H.264 )
compression
format
Video resolution Full HD (1080p 30) 1920
X1080 (30fps)
Sports HD (720p 60)
1280X720 (60fps)
VGA (4:3) 640X480
(30fps)
Audio file format AAC
Battery
1100mAh Li-ion (built-
in); *120-minute battery
life time based on 720P
recording
PC interface
Mini USB 2.0 port
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Why do my video/pictures look blurry?
7 Frequently
asked questions
(FAQ)
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•
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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?
Why is there no response when I use the
camcorder?
•
Select the correctTV system.
How do I charge the camcorder?
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•
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’).
•
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?
Why is [Memory full!] displayed when I try to
record?
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The camcorder is fully charged for first
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.
•
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 files from your
camcorder or clear the memory.
Where can I find an adaptor for CAM295 to
charge the battery?
•
CAM295 can be charged via regular
USB adaptors, which are readily available
in electronic stores.The CAM295 is
compliant to the iPhone 4 adapter.
How much memory is needed for 1 hour of
Full HD recording?
•
The CAM295 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 CAM295 will use more memory.This is
done to maintain the video quality, but will
increase the usage of memory.
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 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 do I have no access to folders on the
camcorder from my computer?
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•
Ensure that the USB connection is correct.
The camcorder turns off automatically
15 minutes after it is connected to a
Why does the camcorder sometimes not
record the right color?
computer.You can press
again.
to turn it on
•
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
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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 play my videos onTV?
•
To play back onTV, please use an HDMI
connector (mini HDMI to standard HDMI)
if yourTV 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 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.
How do I connect it to aWindows 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.
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.
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 importing by clicking the
camcorder icon. Select ‘Use original quality’
to ensure the best quality, and to maintain
file sizes at an optimum.
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 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.
Can I connect the camcorder directly toTV,
DVD/Blu-ray player or Home Cinema set via
their USB-port?
Some video files cannot be edited.Why is
that?
•
The USB plug is designed to share your
videos/pictures to your PC or Laptop.You
can plug the CAM295 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 CAM295.To play the videos from the
CAM295, it depends if your host supports
the file format H.264 of the CAM295.
Most Blu-ray enabled players are able to
play this format.
•
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’ > ‘Adjust settings’).
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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
•
•
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