Philips wearable digital camcorder User manual

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System requirements:
Système requise:
Systemanforderungen:
Requisitos sistema:
Systeemvereisten:
Requisiti del sistema:
Requisitos do sistema:
System krav:
· Windows 98SE / 2000 / ME / XP
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We hope you enjoy your
wearable digital camcorder
Please visit www.philips.com/support
and enter your product name to view:
·FAQ, Frequently Asked Questions
·Latest user manuals
·Latest computer software downloads
·Firmware upgrade files
The model and production numbers can be found next to the USB port.
(Please remove the USB cover to see)
English 1
Español 67
Deutsch 45
Français 23
Nederlands 89
Italiano 111
Português 133
Svenska 155
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KnowingYour Camcorder
Your camcorder is a multi-functional USB device that combines MPEG4 video capture
with 2 Megapixel still picture capture. It plays back both video and pictures through its
micro display viewfinder. It also plays MP3 audio files.
1Microphone: records sounds during video capturing
2Shutter button:captures video and still picture
3Strap hole: attaches supplied neck strap
4Mode dial:switches on / off;changes media mode
5Lens
6Grip: positions thumb to power on / off
7USB port: connects to computer / battery pack
8USB cover: protects USB port
9Headphones socket: connects remote control connector / headphones;
activates playback mode
0Viewfinder / Micro display: frames subject / view media playback
!Delete button: delete media files
@Power level indicator: provides battery information
#Memory capacity level indicator: provides memory capacity information
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Preparation
Attaching your neckstrap
Thread the neck strap through the hole as shown in the picture.
Installation
Please insert the by-packed CD into your CDROM drive and follow
on screen instructions to complete driver and software installation.
Powering your camcorder
Your camcorder has a built-in USB rechargeable battery. To charge,
switch on your computer. Detach the USB cover. Connect your
camcorder DIRECTLY to your computer's USB port. Charge your
camcorder until the Power level indicator lights up and stops blinking
(approximately 3 hours). Keep your computer switched on during
charging. Disconnect safely after charging completes.
(See page 15 for more information)
IMPORTANT!
WINDOWS 98SE users:
DO NOT CONNECT your camcorder to the computer BEFORE driver installation.
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• You can also use the supplied battery module to provide instant power
to your camcorder. When your camcorder is charged and the battery module
is in use, your camcorder will first use up the power from the external battery.
• You can organize and transfer your files while your camcorder is charging.
(See page 15 for more information)
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Powering on for capture modes
1 Turn Mode dial clockwise to power ON and to access different media modes.
2Your camcorder will show your mode status by displaying these icons (in red)
on the Viewfinder / Micro display:
Still picture mode
Video mode
Powering on for playback modes
1 Connect your remote control (see page 8 for more information).
2Press and hold 2; for 2 seconds to power on.
3Turn Mode dial to access different media modes.
4Your camcorder will show your mode status by displaying these icons on
the Viewfinder / Micro display:
MP3 playback mode
Still picture mode
Video mode
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Taking Still Pictures
1Turn Mode dial to .
2Hold the camcorder upright in your hand.
Make sure the lens is not obstructed / covered when you take pictures.
Look through the Viewfinder to frame your subject.
3Keep the camcorder steady and press the Shutter halfway down to test
picture conditions.
For best results, check the status of all indicators on the camcorder when
you take a picture. (See page 11 for more information)
4Press the Shutter fully down to take your pictures.
Your camcorder will confirm the capture by a brief picture playback.
DO NOT turn the Mode dial until the Memory indicator stops blinking.
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Your camcorder automatically powers off if there is no operation within 60
seconds. Turn the Mode dial anti-clockwise to power OFF and clockwise to
your desired mode to power ON again.
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CapturingVideo
1Turn the Mode Dial to .
2Hold the camcorder upright in your hand.
Make sure the lens is not obstructed / covered when you capture videos.
Look through the Viewfinder to frame your subject.
3Keep the camcorder steady and press the Shutter to start capturing.
For best results, check the status of all indicators on the camcorder when
you capture. (See page 11 for more information)
4Press the Shutter again to stop capturing.
Your camcorder will confirm the capture by saving the captured file.
DO NOT turn the Mode dial until the Memory indicator stops blinking.
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Your camcorder automatically powers off if there is no operation within 60
seconds.Turn the Mode dial anti-clockwise to power OFF and clockwise to
your desired mode to power ON again.
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Remote Control
Your remote control allows you to playback all the media files from your camcorder.
1 Headphones connector
2Volume up + : for increasing volume
Volume down −− : for decreasing volume
322 : next
11 : previous
4Power 2; : Power on / off and Play / Pause
5Remote Control connector
ConnectingYour Remote Control
1Insert the remote control connector to your camcorder.
2Insert the headphone connector to the headphone socket.
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Basic Operation Control to press
Switch on / off Press and hold 2; for 2 seconds
Play media Press 2;
Pause media Press 2; during media playback
Change volume (video only) Press + to increase or - to decrease
Go to next or previous media Press 6 for next and 5 for previous
Delete media Press Delete during playback. Press Delete again
to confirm deletion when prompted.
Reset Press and hold Shutter and Delete and power ON
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Visual Media Playback
1Connect your remote control (see page 8 for more information).
Press and hold 2; for 2 seconds to power on.
Turn the Mode dial to your desired visual playback mode. (See page 5)
2Look through the Viewfinder / Micro Display to view your media files.
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Your still pictures and video captures will display in slide show (one after one
automatically) as you press 2;.
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Indicators on your camcorder
Your camcorder tells you various information by LEDs and beeps:
USB Connection Double beep Camcorder connected and charging
Green LED blinks Camcorder charging
Green LED on Camcorder fully charged
Powering on Double beep Camcorder on
Capturing Single beep Picture taken
(Battery level) Green LED on Battery full
Green LED blinks Battery low
Green LED off Insufficient battery
(Memory capacity Yellow LED on Sufficient memory capacity for new captures
level) Yellow LED blinks Almost insufficient memory capacity for
new captures
Yellow LED off Insufficient memory capacity for new captures
(Saving status) Yellow LED blinks quickly Saving media file
Deleting file Single beep Delete confirmed
User action Signal Meaning
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MP3 playback mode TRACK Track number
Picture playback mode PICT Picture number
Video playback mode CLIP Video number
Playing media file Playback paused
Deleting a media file
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Icons and messages on the Micro Display
Your camcorder tells you various information via the micro display:
Battery level Battery empty
Picture capture mode Video capture mode
Poor light conditions Recording in progress
Saving media file
Icons on the Micro Display (Playback mode)
Icons on the Micro Display (Capture mode)
Messages on the Micro Display Meaning
Battery empty! Insufficient battery. Charge the battery or switch
to back up battery
Battery Low! Switch to backup battery Battery low. Charge the battery or switch to
backup battery
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Messages on the Micro Display Meaning
Memory full! Insufficient memory for new captures.
Delete unwanted captures on camcorder.
Memory format error Wrong file format detected. See page 16 for
Press [delete] to reformat more information.
All data will be lost Warning message before internal formatting.
Press [delete] to continue Press [delete] to continue
Unable to read file! Cannot read the selected file
Delete this picture? Warning message before deletion.
Press [delete] again to confirm Press [delete] to continue
Delete this video? Warning message before deletion.
Press [delete] again to confirm Press [delete] to continue
Delete this track? Warning message before deletion.
Press [delete] again to confirm Press [delete] to continue
Deleted! Selected file is deleted
No audio track No audio track stored on camcorder
No picture No picture stored on camcorder
No video No video stored on camcorder
Please wait.Formating in progress Internal formatting. Do not perform any operation.
Free memory Available space on camcorder
(shown during power-up)
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Music playback
1Connect the remote control (see page 8 for more information).
Press and hold 2; for 2 seconds to power on.
Turn the Mode dial to . (See page 5)
2Connect headphones and enjoy.
Basic Operation Control to press
Switch on / off Press and hold 2; for 2 seconds
Play music Press 2;
Pause music Press 2; during playback
Change volume Press + to increase or - to decrease
Go to next or previous track Press 6 for next and 5 for previous
Delete track Press Delete during playback. Press Delete
again to confirm deletion when prompted.
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USB Connection
Your camcorder will appear as a new USB mass storage in Windows Explorer when USB
connected. You can use your camcorder as a mass storage device for any data files.
Transferring files
Click and highlight one or more files to transfer between your camcorder and your computer.
Use drag and drop actions to complete your transfer. The green LED on your camcorder blinks
during file transfer.
Viewing your captures
Connect your camcorder DIRECTLY to your computer's USB port. From Windows Explorer,
click on the mass storage folder and then the DCIM folder. You can view your captures from the
subfolder 100PHCAM.PICTxxx.jpg files are your pictures. CLIPxxx.asf files are your videos.
Organizing your music files
To play music on your camcorder, transfer *.mp3 files to the root directory of the mass storage folder.
Disconnecting safely from computer
After file transfer completes, disconnect camcorder safely from your computer by clicking on
the task bar to avoid file error. WINDOWS 98SE users: there is no icon. Simply disconnect
camcorder after file transfer completes.
Formatting your camcorder
Only format your camcorder with FAT16 and FAT32 file systems.
IMPORTANT! KEEPA COPY OFYOUR ORIGINAL FILES!
Please keep a copy of the original files transferred to your camcorder. Philips is not
responsible for any loss of content if the product becomes damaged or not readable.
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Internal Formatting
Your camcorder has an internal formatting system. This is to ensure that you can always
use the capturing function on the go. The internal formatting is activated if you have previ-
ously used a wrong format system during USB connection.
WARNING!
ALLTHE DATA INTHE MEMORYWILL BE LOSTWHENYOUR CAMCORDER
STARTS INTERNAL FORMATTING! BACK UPYOUR DATAVIA USB
CONNECTION IFYOUWANTTO KEEPYOUR DATA! (see page 14)
Message on micro dsplay Meaning
Wrong format system of memory Wrong format system detected.
1Press Delete to start internal formatting.
2Your camcorder is ready for use after the screen message Formatting the memory
disappears in the micro display.
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Firmware Upgrades
For the best interaction between your camcorder and your computer, check
www.philips.com/support for the latest upgrades available.
1You may need to enter the model number, e.g. key019, to access the upgrade
file. Make sure you save the file(s) in a folder on your computer. Unzip them
before you install the upgrade.
2Connect your camcorder to your computer. Copy the extracted firmware
file into the root directory of your camcorder. After file transfer completes,
disconnect camcorder safely from your computer by clicking on the task bar to
avoid file error. WINDOWS 98SE users: there is no icon. Simply disconnect
camcorder after file transfer completes.
3Press and hold Shutter and turn the Mode dial to power ON. Your camcorder
will start upgrading. During firmware upgrade, both LEDs will blink.
4Turn the Mode dial to power OFF when the LEDs stop blinking.
Firmware upgrade is complete and camcorder is ready for use.
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Problem Cause Solution
No response Battery drained Charge the battery (see page 4)
Insufficient camcorder Copy files from your camcorder to your
memory capacity computer and delete the original to free up
memory space for more new captures.
(see page 14)
Camcorder busy Press and hold Delete and Shutter for
2 seconds to reset your camcorder
Poor light condition Check light conditions
USB doesn't work Loose connection Check connection
Wrong OS version Your operation system must beWindows 98SE
or later
USB driver not installed Windows 98SE user only: install the USB driver
provided in by-packed CD
Cannot play track Track format not Your camcorder can only play MP3 tracks
supported
Video doesn’t play Plug-in not installed Please install the Direct X plug-in onWindows
Media Player
Software not installed InstallVideoImpression provided in by-packed
CD andWindows Media Player 9.0+
(www.microsoft.com/downloads)
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Troubleshooting
If a fault occurs,first check the points listed. For further help and other troubleshooting tips,
please also check out FAQ for your camcorder at www.philips.com/support. If you are unable to
find a solution from these hints, consult your dealer or service center.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty.
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