Philips Camcorder CAM295 User Manual

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CAM295  
EN User manual  
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:  
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:  
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  
Connect to aTV through an HDMI  
cable with a mini HDMI connector  
(type C).  
k RESET  
d Flashlight  
Restore default settings.  
e Swivel touch screen  
f USB connector  
g
l MICRO SD  
Load a Micro SD card.  
m
Eject the USB connector.  
Turn on/off the camcorder.  
h Tripod socket  
n Mode switch button  
Switch between picture and video  
recording modes.  
i Hand strap hole  
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o Shutter button  
In viewfinder mode, take a picture or  
start/stop video recording.  
In play mode, switch to viewfinder  
mode.  
p T/W  
In viewfinder mode, zoom in/out.  
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 .  
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.  
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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.  
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  
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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Note  
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)  
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?  
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?  
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?  
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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© 2013 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.  
All rights reserved.  
CAM295_00_UM_V2.0  

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