Philips Camcorder CAM150 User Manual

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CAM150  
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  
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Load the Micro SD card  
Turn on  
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First-time setup  
Charge the built-in battery  
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Use your water and drop proof  
camcorder  
Record video  
Take pictures  
Play  
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Options during video play  
Adjust settings  
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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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n Do not use this camcorder in water  
deeper than 3 meters (10 feet) or for  
longer than 30 minutes.  
1 Important  
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.  
Safety  
a Read these instructions.  
b Keep these instructions.  
c Heed all warnings.  
Notice  
d Follow all instructions.  
e Clean only with dry cloth.  
f Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with the  
This product complies with the radio  
interference requirements of the European  
Community.  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
g Do not install near any heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that  
produce heat.  
This product is designed to be waterproof in  
compliance with IEC 60529 IP68.  
h Only use attachments/accessories  
specified by the manufacturer.  
i 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, objects have fallen into the  
apparatus or does not operate normally.  
Your product is designed and manufactured  
with high quality materials and components,  
which can be recycled and reused.  
j Do not place any sources of danger on  
the apparatus (e.g. lighted candles).  
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.  
k Before use underwater, always securely  
close the protective cover at the bottom  
of the camcorder.  
l Never open the protective cover  
underwater or when the camcorder is  
still wet after use underwater.  
m After use in sea water, immediately  
rinse the camcorder with fresh water  
to prevent corrosion, then clean the  
camcorder with a soft dry cloth and let it  
dry in a well-ventilated place away from  
direct sunlight.  
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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.  
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 inner side of the protective cover at the  
bottom of the camcorder.  
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2 Your camcorder  
Introduction  
With this portable camcorder, you can:  
take full HD (1080P), sports HD (720P  
with 60 FPS) orVGA movies  
take pictures  
take the camcorder underwater (up to 3  
meters, 10 feet)  
take with you anywhere thanks to the  
rugged and drop-proof design (1.5-meter  
drop-proof)  
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  
USB cable (with a mini USB connector)  
Quick start guide  
Pouch  
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Functional overview  
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During video play, change the volume.  
Perform the specific function as  
shown on the display panel.  
a Built-in speaker  
b Display panel  
c
f Shutter button  
In viewfinder mode, switch to play  
In viewfinder mode, take a picture or  
mode.  
start/stop video recording.  
In play mode, switch to viewfinder  
mode.  
In play mode, play a selected video  
clip.  
Confirm settings.  
g Fastener  
d
/
Secure the protective cover.  
Navigate left/right in a menu.  
Select a menu option.  
In play mode, turn to the previous/  
next picture/video clip.  
h Protective cover  
i Mini USB socket  
Connect to a PC/Mac through the  
supplied USB cable.  
(
) In viewfinder mode, switch to  
the scene selection window.  
j Reset button  
(
) In viewfinder mode, switch to  
Restore default settings.  
the settings menu.  
k Micro SD socket  
e +/-  
Connect a Micro SD card.  
In viewfinder mode, zoom in/out.  
Navigate up/down in a menu.  
Change a value in the settings menu.  
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l Mini HDMI socket  
Connect to aTV through an HDMI  
cable with a mini HDMI connector  
(type C).  
m Tripod socket  
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Turn on/off the camcorder.  
o MODE  
Switch between picture and video  
recording modes.  
p Built-in microphones  
q Lens  
r Flashlight  
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3 Get started  
Turn on  
Press .  
» For first-time users, a menu for OSD  
language selection is displayed (See  
‘Get started - Set the OSD language’).  
Load the Micro SD card  
» The camcorder switches to viewfinder  
mode.  
To turn off the camcorder:  
Press and hold .  
» The backlight on the display panel  
turns off.  
Tip  
To save energy, the camcorder turns off automatically  
after being idle for 3 minutes.  
First-time setup  
When you turn on the camcorder for the first  
time, a menu for OSD language selection is  
displayed.  
1 Press +/- to select a language.  
2 Press  
to confirm.  
» A welcome message is displayed briefly.  
1 Unlock the fastener on the protective  
» An inquiry box for date and time  
cover.  
setting is displayed.  
2 Flip open the protective cover.  
3 Press to highlight [Yes].  
3 Insert a Micro SD card (not supplied) into  
» A date setting menu is displayed.  
the micro SD socket.  
Make sure that the the Micro SD card  
is not write-protected.  
Make sure that the metal contact of  
the card faces up.  
4 Press  
/
to select the day, month and  
year fields successively.  
5 Press +/- to change the value of each field.  
6 Press  
to confirm the date setting.  
4 Close the protective cover securely.  
» A time setting menu is displayed.  
7 Press  
/
to select the hour and minute  
fields successively.  
8 Press +/- to change the value of each field.  
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9 Press  
to confirm the time setting.  
Charge the built-in battery  
» The first-time setup is complete.  
» The camcorder enters viewfinder  
mode.  
Tip  
See ‘Use your camcorder - Adjust settings’ for more  
settings.  
Select a scene  
1 In viewfinder mode, press to enter the  
window for scene selection.  
2 Press +/- to select a scene.  
3 Press  
to confirm and go back to  
viewfinder mode.  
Or press to cancel and go back to  
viewfinder mode.  
1 Unlock the fastener to flip open the  
protective cover at the bottom of the  
camcorder.  
2 Connect the camcorder to a PC through  
the supplied USB cable.  
» The status indicator on the shutter  
button starts flashing in orange.  
3 Wait until the status indicator stops  
flashing and turns to green steadily.  
» The built-in battery is fully charged.  
Tip  
The camcorder is fully charged for first-time use.  
It takes about 3 hours to fully charge the built-in  
battery via the PC.  
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You can also charge the camcorder via a USB  
adaptor (not supplied) connected to mains  
power.The charge time is about 2 hours.  
UK  
EUR  
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4 Use your water  
and drop proof  
camcorder  
Take pictures  
1 Press MODE once or twice until is  
displayed at the upper right corner of the  
display panel.  
» The file size and remaining number  
of pictures that can be taken are  
displayed on the display panel.  
Note  
2 Hold the camcorder steadily and aim the  
This camcorder is designed to be drop-proof (1.5  
meters, 5 feet) and water-proof (3 meters, 10 feet).  
lens as needed.  
3 Press the shutter button down halfway to  
adjust the focus.  
You can take this camcorder 3 meters (10 feet)  
underwater to film or take photos of what’s  
happening underwater.  
You can also take it out with you on the beach,  
in the pool or anywhere you like.  
4 Press the shutter button down completely  
to take a picture.  
» [Picture saved!] is displayed briefly.  
Warning  
Play  
After use underwater, make sure to rinse the  
camcorder with tap water, then wipe with a soft dry  
cloth.  
1 In viewfinder mode, press  
to enter  
play mode.  
Never open the protective cover when the camcorder  
» The last recorded media is played  
is still wet after use underwater.  
automatically.  
2 Press  
/
to select a picture or video clip  
for play.  
Record video  
3 If the selected file is a video clip, press  
to start play.  
1 Press MODE once or twice until is  
displayed at the upper right corner of the  
display panel.  
Delete a file  
» The selected resolution and remaining  
recording time are displayed on the  
display panel.  
1 In play mode, press  
/
to select a file.  
2 Press + to enter the edit window.  
3 Press + again to enter the window for  
2 Hold the camcorder steadily and aim the  
deletion confirmation.  
lens as needed.  
4 Press to highlight [Yes] and confirm the  
3 Press the shutter button to start recording.  
» A red time indicator is displayed on  
the display panel.  
deletion operation.  
» [Deleted!] is dispalyed briefly.  
» To exit the operation, press to  
» The status indicator on the shutter  
highlight [No].  
button starts flashing in red.  
4 Press the shutter button again to end  
recording.  
» [Recording saved!] is displayed briefly.  
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Zoom in a picture  
Tag a file  
1 In play mode, press  
/
to select a  
1 In play mode, press  
/
to select a file.  
picture.  
2 Press + to enter the edit window.  
2 Press + to enter the edit window.  
3 Press - to tag the file.  
3 Press to zoom in the picture.  
To untag the file, press - again.  
4 Press +/-/  
/
to pan through the  
4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to tag other files.  
enlarged picture.  
To return to normal view, press  
.
Preview  
In play mode, press -.  
Trim a video clip  
» The thumbnails of 6 files are displayed  
on each page.  
Note  
» To select a file, press +/-/ / .  
Only video files not recorded with ‘Dual recording’ can  
be edited (trimmed) on the camcorder.  
Play tagged files  
1 In play mode, press  
/
to select a  
1 During preview, hold  
.
recorded video clip.  
» A tag operation menu is displayed.  
2 Press + to enter the edit window.  
2 Press +/- to select an option, then press  
3 Press to enter the trim window.  
» A bar for video trimming is displayed  
at the top of the window.  
/
to highlight [Yes] for confirmation.  
Menu option  
[Play all]  
Description  
Play all files.  
4 Press to set the starting point you want.  
[Play tagged]  
Play tagged files only.  
5 Press  
to confirm.  
[Quick impression] Play excerpts of tagged  
6 Press to set the ending point you want.  
files.  
[Clear all tags]  
Untag all files.  
7 Press  
to confirm.  
» A video trim menu is displayed.  
8 Press +/- to select an option, then press  
to confirm.  
Options during video play  
Menu option  
Description  
Fast forward/reverse  
[Go back]  
Go back to the trim window.  
[Preview edit] Preview the trimmed video  
During video play, press and hold / .  
clip.  
To return to the normal speed,  
release / .  
[Save as new  
file]  
Save the trimmed video clip  
as a new file.  
[Cancel and  
exit]  
Cancel the trim operation  
and exit.  
Adjust volume level  
During video play, press +/-.  
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Settings menu Description  
option  
Adjust settings  
[Date]  
Set the date.  
1 In viewfinder mode, press .  
[Time]  
Set the time.  
» A settings menu is displayed.  
[Language]  
Select your desired menu  
language.  
2 Press +/- to highlight an option.  
3 Press  
/
to select a setting.  
to confirm the setting and return  
[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.  
4 Press  
to viewfinder mode.  
Settings menu Description  
option  
[Flash]  
Select a flashlight mode: [On],  
[Off] or [Auto].  
[Resolution] Select a video resolution: [Full  
HD] (for best video quality),  
[Sports HD] (for filming of fast  
moving objects), or [Standard]  
(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).  
[Scene]  
Select an automatic exposure  
mode that matches your shot  
for easy shooting.  
[Smile  
Enable/disable smile detection.  
Detection]  
[Dual  
recording]  
Record full HD and  
compressed QVGA videos at  
the same time.  
[Autoplay]  
Start automatic play when the  
camcorder is connected to a  
PC.  
[Pre-record] Enable/disable 3-second pre-  
record mode.  
[Capture  
sound]  
Turn on/off the capture sound.  
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5 Use more of  
your camcorder  
Install and use the camcorder  
software  
Warning  
View video or pictures onTV  
If you remove the supplied software, you will not be  
able to get one from ArcSoft for free.  
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.  
Note  
Mini HDMI /  
HDMI  
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, find and click the Setup icon  
at My Computer\CAM150.  
1 Unlock the fastener to flip open the  
protective cover at the bottom of the  
camcorder.  
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish  
installation of the software.  
2 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.  
3 To output the exact camcorder display with  
menu options to theTV screen, select [TV].  
To output the camcorder display  
without menu options to theTV  
screen, select [Live CAM].  
4 On the camcorder, select a file and start play.  
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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 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\CAM150\DCIM\100MEDIA  
or My Computer\CAM150 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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PC interface  
System support Windows XP/Vista/  
Mini USB 2.0 port  
6 Technical  
specifications  
Windows 7, Mac  
(mass storage only )  
NTSC/PAL selectable, Mini  
HDMI (type C)  
DC 5V, 500mA  
145 g  
TV out  
Product information is subject to change  
without prior notice.  
Power rating  
Weight  
Dimensions  
(W x H x D)  
Image sensor  
Operation  
modes  
1/3.2” 8MP CMOS sensor  
Movie record, picture  
record  
57.6 x 109.2 x 21.5 mm  
Lens (focusing)  
Focus mode  
Focus range  
Aperture  
Auto focus f=4.76mm  
Auto focus  
0.1m to Infinity  
F2.8  
Digital zoom  
5X  
Exposure control Auto  
White balance Auto  
Auto power off 3 minutes  
Memory  
64MB (512Mbit) DDR2 +  
128MB SLC (96MB for AP)  
+ Micro-SD card Slot  
Electronic  
Shutter type  
Shutter speed  
Picture file  
format  
1/2~1/4000 second  
JPEG  
Video container *.MP4 (H.264 )  
format  
(compression)  
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  
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During video capture, do not move the  
camcorder too fast.  
7 Frequently  
asked questions  
(FAQ)  
Use a tripod (not supplied) if necessary.  
Why do my video/pictures look distorted on a  
TV screen?  
Select the correctTV system.  
How do I charge the camcorder?  
You can charge the camcorder via  
the supported USB cable.When you  
connect it to your PC/laptop it will  
automatically charge.You can also connect  
the camcorder to a USB charger via the  
supplied USB cable.  
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’).  
How long do I have to charge the camcorder?  
The camcorder is fully charged for first  
usage.The camcorder charge time when  
connected to your PC/laptop is 3 hours.  
When you charge it via USB adaptor, the  
charge time is 2 hours.  
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 files from your  
camcorder or clear the memory.  
Where can I find an adaptor for CAM150 to  
charge the battery?  
CAM150 can be charged via regular  
USB adaptors, which are readily available  
in electronic stores. CAM150 is also  
compatible with iPhone adaptors.  
How much memory is needed for 1 hour of  
Full HD recording?  
How do I fast-forward or rewind on the  
camcorder?  
The CAM150 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 CAM150 will use more memory.This is  
done to maintain the video quality, but will  
increase the usage of memory.  
You can fast-forward during play of a  
movie by pressing the right-button for 2  
seconds.You can rewind during play of a  
movie by pressing the left-button for 2  
seconds.  
Camcorder stopped responding?  
In the unlikely event that your camcorder  
stops responding, you can manually reset  
it.The reset button is located under the  
protective cover.There you see a small  
opening beside the USB socket. 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  
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.  
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Why does the camcorder sometimes not  
record the right color?  
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.  
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  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Can I connect the camcorder directly toTV,  
DVD/Blu-ray player or Home Cinema set via  
their USB-port?  
The USB connection is designed to share  
your videos/pictures to your PC or Laptop.  
You can connect the CAM150 directly  
to yourTV, 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 CAM150.To play the videos  
from the CAM150, it depends if your host  
supports the file format H.264 of the  
CAM150. Most Blu-ray enabled players are  
able to play this format.  
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.  
How do I connect it to aWindows PC/laptop?  
Connect the camcorder to your PC/laptop  
via USB. For easy sharing and editing, install  
the software program (Media Impression  
HD) that comes with the camcorder.  
Some video files cannot be edited.Why 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’).  
How do I connect it to a Mac?  
The camcorder works with the Mac via  
USB.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.  
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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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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© 2011 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.  
All rights reserved.  
CAM150_12_UM_V1.0  
 

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