Philips CAM150 - Manual (Page 19)

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How do I play my videos on TV?
To play back on TV, please use an HDMI •
connector (mini HDMI to standard HDMI)
if your TV accepts HDMI input.
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.
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.
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’).
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
Why does the camcorder sometimes not
record the right color?
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.
Can I connect the camcorder directly to TV,
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 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 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.
How do I connect it to a Windows 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.
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.