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System support Windows XP/Vista/ 6 Technical Windows 7, Mac (mass storage only ) specifications TV out NTSC/PAL selectable, Mini HDMI (type C) Power rating DC 5V, 500mA Product information is subject to change Weight 0.06kg without prior notice. Dimensions Image sensor 1/3.2" 8MP CMOS sensor (W x H x D) 54 x 110 x 21.5 mm Operation Movie record, picture record modes Lens (focusing) Auto focus f=4.76mm Focus mode Auto focus Focus range 0.1m to Infinity Aperture F2.8 Digital zoom 5X Exposur
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Why do my video/pictures look blurry? 7 Frequently • Hold the camcorder steady in your hands during shooting. asked questions • During video capture, do not move the camcorder too fast. (FAQ) • 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 • Select the correct TV system. camcorder? How do I charge the camcorder? • The camcorder is in power-off mode. Turn • You can charge the camcorder via the USB
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record both indoors and outdoors where What is Advanced Anti-shake? the amount of light in the environment • Advanced anti-shake lets you take great changes. If you move fast from outdoors to videos that you will always be proud to indoors, the camcorder might need some share. Steady and undistorted videos are time to correct that, and in extreme cases ensured by gyro sensors that are armed the colors might seem a bit unnatural. with advanced algorithms. The sensors take However, after a fe
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Some video files cannot be edited. Wh y is that? • 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'). 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 •
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CAM300
User manual
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Contents Contents 1 Important 2 Safety 2 Notice 2 2 Your camcorder 4 Introduction 4 What's in the box 4 Functional overview 5 3 Get started 7 Load the Micro SD card 7 Turn on 7 First-time setup 7 Charge the built-in battery 8 4 Use your camcorder 9 Record video 9 Take pictures 9 Play 9 Adjust settings 10 5 Use more of your camcorder 12 View video or pictures on TV 12 Install and use the camcorder software 12 6 T echnical specifications 14 7 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) 15 EN 1
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Any changes or modifications made to this 1 Important device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Safety Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class a Read these instructions. B limits for radio noise emissions from digital b Keep these instructions. apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of c Heed all warnings. Communications. This Class B digital ap
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Always bring your product to a professional to remove the built-in battery. Note • The safety logo and power rating information are located at the USB arm of the camcorder. EN 3
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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 4 EN
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Functional overview a b c d e f g h i jk lm nop j HDMI a Built-in microphones • Connect to a TV through an HDMI b Built-in speaker cable with a mini HDMI connector (type C). c Lens k RESET d Flashlight • Restore default settings. e Swivel touch screen l MICRO SD f USB connector • Load a Micro SD card. g m • Eject the USB connector. • Turn on/off the camcorder. h Tripod socket n Mode switch button • Switch between picture and video i Hand strap hole recording modes. EN 5
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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. 6 EN
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» The backlight on the swivel touch 3 Get started screen turns off. First-time setup Load the Micro SD card When you turn on the camcorder for the first time, a menu for OSD language selection is displayed. 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. 1 Flap open the protective cover on the Mic
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2 Connect the USB connector to a USB Select a special effect socket on a PC. » The status indicator on the shutter 1 In viewfinder mode, tap to show the button starts flashing in orange. system setting menu. 2 Tap [Effects] to enter special effect setting. 3 Tap / to select a special effect you like. 4 Tap [OK] to confirm the setting. Charge the built-in battery Note • The USB connector of the camcorder is primarily 3 Wait until the status indicator stops intended for charging and mas
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4 Use your Take pictures camcorder 1 Switch the mode switch button to . » The file size and remaining number of pictures that can be taken are Record video displayed on the swivel touch screen. 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
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Delete a file Pla y 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 Description operation. [Play all] Play all files. » [Deleted!] is displayed briefly. [Play tagged] Play tagged files only. • To exit the oper
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Settings Description Zoom in a picture menu option 1 In play mode, swipe to the left/right on the [Dual Record full HD and swivel touch screen to select a picture. recording] compressed QVGA videos at the same time. 2 Press T to zoom in the picture. [Date] Set the date. 3 Tap the screen to pan through the [Time] Set the time. enlarged picture. [Autoplay] Start automatic play when the • To return to normal view, press W. camcorder is connected to a PC. Adjust volume level during video play
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TV Note 5 Use more of • The software supplied only works on PCs that operate ® ® your camcorder 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 on TV SOURCE 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, find and click the Setup icon at My
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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\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 files with the camcorder software (for PC) or iMovie (for Mac). EN 13
