Table of Contents
- Contents
- 1 Important safety information
- 2 Your new CAM
- 3 Getting started
- 4 Philips Songbird
- 5 Music
- 6 Camera
- 7 Video
- 8 Pictures
- 9 Radio
- 10 Recordings
- 11 Micro SD cards
- 12 Use CAM to carry files
- 13 Settings
- 14 Technical data
- 15 Glossary
Philips SA2CAM08K/02 User Manual
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Contents Contents
1 Important safety information 3
General maintenance 3
Recycling the product 4
2 Your new CAM 6
What’s in the box 6
3 Getting started 7
Overview of the controls and
connections 7
Limit the volume 7
Connect and charge 8
Connect CAM to a computer 8
Install Philips Songbird for the rst
time 8
Install the Philips Songbird software
again (after the rst installation) 9
Battery level indication 9
Software loaded on the CAM 9
Files loaded on the CAM 9
Update CAM 10
Manually verify / update the
rmware 10
Turn CAM on and off 10
Automatic shut-down 10
Lock the keys 10
Select the mode 10
4 Philips Songbird 11
Build a media library 11
Rip a CD 11
Set up the CD rip options 11
Import media les from a directory 11
Import iTunes media 11
Export media to iTunes 12
Get content from online sources 12
Browse your media library 12
Organize and manage your Songbird
library 12
Let Songbird manage your media 12
Remove media les from the
Songbird media library 12
Delete media 13
Let Songbird watch a folder 13
Fetch album artwork 13
Playlists 13
Create a playlist 13
Add titles to a playlist 13
Remove titles from a playlist 14
Change the look of the Songbird library 14
Format CAM (erase all music and data) 14
Repair CAM (restore factory settings) 15
5 Music 16
Listen to music 16
Find your music 16
Delete a music le from CAM 16
Organize your music on CAM 16
6 Camera 17
Take photos 17
Record videos 17
7 Video 18
Play videos 18
Play videos on a TV 18
Delete a video le from CAM 18
Transfer videos to a PC 19
Upload videos to YouTube 19
8 Pictures 20
Add pictures to the CAM 20
View pictures 20
View your pictures as a slideshow 20
Delete a picture le from CAM 20
Transfer pictures to a PC 20
9 Radio 21
Auto-tune to FM radio stations 21
Listen to FM radio 21
Manually tune to FM radio stations 21
Save a radio station to a preset number 22
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10 Recordings 23
Record from the FM radio 23
Record voices/audio 23
Listen to recordings 23
Upload your recordings to a computer 23
Delete one or more recordings 24
11 Micro SD cards 25
Insert a Micro SD card 25
Access the les on a Micro SD card 25
12 UseCAMtocarryles 26
13 Settings 27
14 Technical data 29
System requirements 29
15 Glossary 30
Need help?
Please visit
www.philips.com/welcome
where you can access a full set of supporting
materials such as the user manual, the latest
software updates, and answers to frequently
asked questions.
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Important safety 1
information
General maintenance
The translation of this document is for
reference only.
In the event of any inconsistency between the
English version and the translated version, the
English version shall prevail.
Caution
To avoid damage or malfunction: •
Do not expose the product to excessive heat •
caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
Do not drop the product or allow objects to •
fall on your player.
Do not allow the product to be submerged •
in water. Do not expose headphone socket
or battery compartment to water, as water
entering the set may cause major damage.
Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause •
interference.
Back up your les. Ensure that you retain the •
original les you have downloaded to your
device. Philips is not responsible for any loss of
data if the product becomes damaged or not
readable / legible.
Manage (transfer, delete, etc.) your music les •
only with the supplied music software to avoid
problems.
Do not use any cleaning agents containing •
alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as
these may harm the product.
About operating and storage temperatures
Operate in a place where temperature is •
always between 0 and 35ºC (32 to 95ºF)
Store in a place where temperature is •
always between -20 and 45ºC (-4 to
113ºF ).
Battery life may be shortened in low •
temperature conditions.
Replacement parts/accessories:
Visit www.philips.com/support to order
replacement parts/accessories.
Hearing Safety
Listen at a moderate volume:
Using headphones at a high volume can impair
your hearing. This product can produce sounds
in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for
a normal person, even for exposure less than
a minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered
for those that may have already experienced
some hearing loss.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing
‘comfort level’ adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So after prolonged listening, what sounds
‘normal’ can actually be loud and harmful to
your hearing. To guard against this, set your
volume to a safe level before your hearing
adapts and leave it there.
To establish a safe volume level:
Set your volume control at a low setting.
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it
comfortably and clearly, without distortion.
Listen for reasonable periods of time:
Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally
‘safe’ levels, can also cause hearing loss.
Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and
take appropriate breaks.
Be sure to observe the following guidelines
when using your headphones.
Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable
periods of time.
Be careful not to adjust the volume as your
hearing adapts.
Do not turn up the volume so high that you
can’t hear what’s around you.
You should use caution or temporarily
discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Do not use headphones while operating a
motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it
may create a trafc hazard and is illegal in many
areas.
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Modications
Modications not authorized by the
manufacturer may void user’s authority to
operate the product.
Copyright information
All other brands and product names are
trademarks of their respective companies or
organizations.
Unauthorized duplication of any recordings
whether downloaded from the Internet or
made from audio CDs is a violation of copyright
laws and international treaties.
The making of unauthorized copies of copy-
protected material, including computer
programs, les, broadcasts and sound
recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offense.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
The Windows Media and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
Be responsible! Respect copyrights.
Philips respects the intellectual property of
others, and we ask our users to do the same.
Multimedia content on the internet may have
been created and/or distributed without the
original copyright owner’s authorization.
Copying or distributing unauthorized content
may violate copyright laws in various countries
including yours.
Compliance with copyright laws remains your
responsibility.
The recording and transfer to the portable
player of video streams downloaded to your
computer is intended only for use with public
domain or properly licensed content. You
may only use such content for your private,
non-commercial use and shall respect eventual
copyright instructions provided by the copyright
owner of the work. Such instruction may
state that no further copies shall be made.
Video streams may include copy protection
technology that prohibits further copying. For
such situations the recording function will not
work and you will be notied with a message.
Data logging
Philips is committed to improving the quality
of your product and enhancing the Philips user
experience. To understand the usage prole of
this device, this device logs some info / data to
the non-volatile memory region of the device.
These data are used to identify and detect
any failures or problems you as a user may
experience while using the device. The data
stored, for example, will be the duration of
playback in music mode, duration of playback
in turner mode, how many times battery low
was encountered, etc. The data stored do not
reveal the content or media used on the device
or the source of downloads. The data stored on
the device are retrieved and used ONLY if the
user returns the device to the Philips service
center and ONLY to simplify error detection
and prevention. The data stored shall be made
available to user on user’s rst request.
Recycling the product
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin
symbol attached to a product, it means the
product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC:
Never dispose of your product with other
household waste. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
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electrical and electronic products. The correct
disposal of your old product helps prevent
potentially negative consequences on the
environment and human health.
Warning
Removal of the built-in battery invalidates the •
warranty and can destroy the product.
The following removal and disposal •
instructions are steps that are to be
performed at the end of the product’s life only.
Your product contains a built-in rechargeable
battery covered by the European Directive
2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed of with
normal household waste.
To safeguard the functionality and safety of your
product, take your product to an ofcial collection
point or service center where a professional can
remove or replace the battery as shown:
Please inform yourself about the local rules on
separate collection of batteries. The correct
disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially
negative consequences on the environment and
human health.
Notice for the European Union
This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the European
Union.
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2 Your new CAM
CAM allows you to
play MP3 and WMA les•
view video les•
capture still photos and videos•
listen to FM radio•
make recordings•
What’s in the box
Check that you have received the following items:
Player
Earphones
USB + AV cable
Quick start guide
Philips GoGear audio player
Quick start guide
Note
The images serve as reference only. Philips •
reserves the right to change color/design
without notice.
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3 Getting started
Overview of the controls and
connections
adisplay
bmode selector
cpress: play/capture/record/
pause/conrm
d / press: skip to previous/next
press and hold: scroll back/
forward at high speed
eUSB connection jack
fheadphone jack
gview available options
hRESET press: reset CAM
i / press: scroll up/down
press and hold: scroll up/
down at high speed
jMICRO SD Micro SD card slot
kpress: back one level
press and hold: return to
main menu
lslide and hold: turn CAM
on/off
slide: lock/unlock all buttons
except /
m / press: increase/decrease the
volume
press and hold: increase/
decrease fast
ncamera
oMIC microphone
Mode selector options:
ashow current play/display screen
benter photo capture mode
center video capture mode
denter settings mode
Limit the volume
Caution
Listening to loud sounds for longer than a •
moment can be harmful to the listener.
Set the volume level of CAM to limit the
maximum volume output.
1 From the main menu, select [Settings] >
[Sound settings] > [Volume limit].
2 Press the volume controls / to adjust
the level.
3 Press to conrm.
When you set a volume limit, CAM »
can no longer exceed the set volume,
even if you press the volume
button.
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To enable maximum volume again:
1 Select [Settings] > [Sound settings]
>[Volume limit].
2 Set the volume limit to maximum.
3 Press to conrm.
Connect and charge
CAM has a built-in battery that can be charged
through the USB port of a computer (USB
cable included).
Connect CAM to a computer
1 Connect the USB plug of the supplied
USB cable to a spare USB port on your
computer.
2 Connect the small USB plug of the USB
cable to the small USB jack on CAM.
3 Turn on your computer.
CAM charges. »
InstallPhilipsSongbirdfortherst
time
When you connect CAM to the PC for the
rst time, a pop-up window appears:
1 Select Install Philips Songbird.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
Note
The installation requires you to agree to the •
license terms.
If the pop-up window is not displayed
automatically:
1 Select My Computer (Windows XP /
Windows 2000) / Computer (Windows
Vista / Windows 7).
2 Right click on the Philips GoGear CAM
icon.
3 Select Install Philips Songbird (Setup.
exe).
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
Note
The installation requires you to agree to the •
license terms.
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Install the Philips Songbird software
again(aftertherstinstallation)
Important!
The Philips Songbird software installer is
preloaded to CAM.
To free memory capacity for your media
content on CAM, the installer le is
automatically deleted during the rst
installation process.
If you want to install the software any time
after the rst installation, follow these
instructions:
1 Connect CAM to the computer.
2 Ensure that the computer is connected
to the Internet, and then open Windows
Explorer.
3 In Windows Explorer, right click on CAM,
and then select the option to install
Philips Songbird.
The computer downloads the installer »
le from the Internet.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
Battery level indication
The display indicates the approximate levels of
the battery status as follows:
100% 75% 50% 25% 0%
A ashing battery screen indicates »
that the battery is low. The player
saves all settings and switches off
within 60 seconds.
Note
Rechargeable batteries have a limited number •
of charge cycles. Battery life and number of
charge cycles vary by use and settings.
The charging animation stops and the •
icon is displayed when the charging process is
completed.
Tip
You can conserve battery power and increase •
the play time of CAM if you ensure that the
shortest timer setting is selected. (To check/
adjust the timer settings, set the mode selector
to and then select [Display Settings] >
[Backlight timer].
Software loaded on the CAM
CAM comes with the following software:
• Philips Songbird (helps you update the
rmware of CAM and transfer your
media les).
Files loaded on the CAM
The following les are loaded on CAM:
User Manual•
Frequently Asked Questions•
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Update CAM
CAM is controlled by an internal program
called rmware. Newer versions of the
rmware may have been released after you
have purchased CAM.
The software program called Philips Songbird
can use your computer to check for rmware
updates that are available on the Internet.
Install Philips Songbird on your computer
(see chapter Install software) and follow the
instructions to update (see chapter Manually
verify/updatethermware).
Note
Your music les are not affected by a rmware •
update.
Manuallyverify/updatethermware
1 Ensure that your computer is connected
to the Internet.
2 Connect CAM to the computer
(see section Connect and charge for
instructions).
3 On your computer, click Start >
Programs > Philips > Philips Songbird to
launch the Philips Songbird application.
4 Click CAM in the left pane. Then, select
Tools > Checkforupdatedrmware in
the pop-up window
»Philips Songbird checks for updates
and installs new rmware from the
Internet, if available.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to
update the rmware of CAM.
6 Wait until the update is completed, then
disconnect CAM from the computer.
CAM restarts after the rmware is »
updated and is ready for use again.
Turn CAM on and off
1 To toggle between modes on and off,
slide and hold for approximately 2
seconds.
Automatic shut-down
CAM has an automatic shut-down feature that
can save battery power.
After 10 minutes in idle mode (no music plays,
no button is pressed), CAM turns off.
1 Slide and hold for approximately 2
seconds to turn CAM on again.
Lock the keys
CAM has a lock switch to prevent accidental
operation.
1 To lock the buttons when you play, move
the slider to position .
All buttons except the volume keys »
are locked and the display shows a
lock icon.
2 To unlock the buttons again, move the
slider to the center position.
Select the mode
1 Slide the mode selector to switch
between modes.
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4 Philips Songbird
CAM comes with the Philips Songbird software.
The Philips Songbird software helps you to:
purchase new media (music and videos) •
online
create a media library•
manage your media library•
play music and videos•
sync your media with the CAM•
When Philips Songbird is launched for the
rst time, choose from the following options
to import media les into the Songbird media
library:
Import an existing iTunes library.•
Scan for media les in specic directories. •
(You can select to watch a folder, so that
the les that are added or deleted there
are automatically added or deleted in the
Songbird media library.)
Build a media library
Use one or more of the following options to
build a media library with Songbird:
Rip a CD
By default, the Philips Songbird software
installs the following add-ons that are needed
to rip a CD:
CD Rip Support•
Gracenote Metadata Lookup Provider•
Set up the CD rip options
1 On the computer, launch the Songbird
program.
2 Select Tools > Options....
3 Select the CD Rip tab, and then choose
your CD rip options.
4 Click on OK to conrm.
Importmedialesfromadirectory
The following steps show how you can import
media (music and video) les that are stored
elsewhere on your computer or computer
network:
1 On the computer, launch the Songbird
program.
2 On the Songbird toolbar, click File, then
select Import Media....
3 Select your media (music and video) les,
then click OK.
The media les that you added are »
listed in the media library.
Tip
If you select a folder that contains music or •
video les, the software scans the folder and
adds all the music or video les it contains to
the media library (duplicate titles are ignored).
Import iTunes media
1 On the computer, launch the Songbird
program.
2 Select Tools > Options....
3 On the Songbird toolbar, select the
Media Importer tab, then iTunes Import/
Export.
4 Verify your library location and options.
5 Select Import Library.
The software imports the iTunes »
library into Songbird.
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Export media to iTunes
1 On the computer, launch the Songbird
program.
2 Select Tools > Options....
3 On the Songbird toolbar, select the Media
Importer tab, then iTunes Import/Export.
4 Verify your library location and options.
5 Select Export Library.
The software exports the library from »
Songbird to iTunes.
Get content from online sources
You can purchase content from online sources
such as the following:
7-digital•
Check the specications of your CAM to see
what services are available to you.
Browse your media library
The Songbird media library is structured as follows:
a
b
c
d
a Player Pane (this is where the CAM is
displayed)
b Library Pane (this is where you nd the
contents of your library)
c Service Pane (this is where you nd
additional information about contents,
such as playlists)
d Information Pane (this is were you nd
information about the selected options)
Organize and manage your
Songbird library
Let Songbird manage your media
1 On the computer, launch the Songbird
program.
2 Select Tools > Options….
3 On the Songbird toolbar, select the
Manage Files tab.
4 Check Allow Songbird to manage my
les.
5 Set the options on how you want to
organize your media.
RemovemedialesfromtheSongbird
media library
1 In the Songbird library, right click on a
media le, then select Remove.
2 In the prompt window, click Remove to
conrm that you want to remove the le.
The selected le is removed from »
the library and from all playlists. (By
default, the le is only “removed”, not
“deleted”. The media le still exists in
its original location on the computer
or computer network.)
Tip
To select multiple les on the computer (PC), •
press and hold Ctrl.
To select multiple consecutive les, press and •
hold Shift.
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Delete media
This is how to delete media les in Windows
Explorer:
1 With CAM connected to the computer,
open Windows explorer.
2 Locate the media folder in CAM.
3 Delete the media le in the same way as
you would from any other location on the
computer.
Let Songbird watch a folder
You can let Songbird
monitor the contents of a folder, and•
add or remove the media from your •
library to match the folder contents.
1 On the computer, launch the Songbird
program.
2 Select Tools > Options....
3 On the Songbird toolbar, select the
Media Importer tab, and then Watch
Folders.
4 Select the folder that you want Songbird
to watch for changes.
The selected folder is watched and »
Songbird matches the library content
to the content of the folder.
Fetch album artwork
Choose from these options to fetch the
artwork for your albums:
1 On the computer, launch the Songbird
program.
On the Songbird toolbar, select • Tools >
Get Album Artwork.
If no titles are selected, Songbird »
fetches the artwork for all titles in the
library.
Right-Click on selected titles.•
Songbird fetches the artwork for all »
selected titles.
Playlists
By default, the Philips Songbird software installs
the following add-ons that are needed to rip a
CD:
CD Rip Support•
Gracenote Metadata Lookup Provider•
Create a playlist
1 On the computer, launch the Songbird
program.
2 Choose from these options to create a
new playlist:
On the Songbird toolbar, select • File
> New Playlist.
Right-click on the left hand sidebar, •
and then choose New Playlist.
Click the • + symbol at the bottom of
the left hand side Service Pane.
A new playlist appears in the Service »
Pane.
3 Enter a name for the new playlist.
Add titles to a playlist
1 On the computer, launch the Songbird
program.
2 Select one or more titles.
3 Choose from these options to add the
selected titles to a playlist:
Drag and drop the selected titles to •
the playlist in the Service Pane.
Right-click on the selection, and then •
select Add to Playlist > The_name_
of_your_playlist.
All selected titles are added to the »
playlist.
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Remove titles from a playlist
1 On the computer, launch the Songbird
program.
2 Select a playlist.
3 Right-click on the title that you want to
remove, and then Remove.
The selected title is removed from the »
playlist.
Change the look of the
Songbird library
You can change the design and color scheme
of the Songbird library. We call this “changing
feathers”. New feathers are installed and
managed like add-ons.
Find new feathers
1 On the computer, launch the Songbird
program.
2 On the Songbird toolbar, select View >
Feathers > Get More Feathers….
The software searches for new »
feathers.
Follow the on-line instructions to »
install the new feathers.
Format CAM (erase all music
and data)
Philips Songbird has a Format feature that you
can use to format CAM and erase all your les
from the internal memory.
Caution
The following procedure erases all your les •
that are stored on CAM.
1 Install Philips Songbird on your computer
(see chapter Install software), and then
launch the program.
2 In the Philips Songbird player pane, click
on CAM.
3 In the library pane, click on the tab called
Tools.
4 In the tools pane, click on Format device.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the repair procedure.
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Repair CAM (restore factory
settings)
Philips Songbird has a repair feature that you
can use to restore CAM to the factory settings.
Before you proceed, back up your les that are
stored on CAM if possible.
Caution
The following procedure erases all your les •
that are stored on CAM, and restores the
factory settings.
1 Install Philips Songbird on your computer
(see chapter Install software), and then
launch the program.
2 In the Philips Songbird menu bar (at the
top), click on the Tools pull-down menu
and then select Repair My CAM.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the repair procedure.
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5 Music
Listen to music
1 Set the mode selector to position .
2 Navigate the main menu to select
[Music].
3 Navigate the music menu and sub-menus
to locate the music le.
4 Press to play.
Press • to toggle between pause
and play.
Tip
In music mode, press • to view more music
options.
This is how to navigate within a music track:
1 While you listen to a music track, press
and hold / to quickly scan forward /
backward.
Release • to resume normal speed
play.
Find your music
Choose from these list options to nd your music:
[All songs]
Alphabetically listed tracks•
[Artists]
Alphabetically listed artists•
Alphabetically listed albums•
Tracks listed in album order•
[Albums]
Alphanumerically listed albums•
Tracks listed in album order•
[Genres]
Alphanumerically listed genres•
Alphanumerically listed artists•
Alphanumerically listed albums•
Tracks listed in album order•
DeleteamusiclefromCAM
1 While you listen to music, press and
then select [Delete].
2 Select [Yes] to conrm the deletion.
Select • [No] to abort the deletion.
Organize your music on CAM
CAM can store hundreds of music tracks (les)
that can be sorted into folders.
1 With CAM connected to the USB port
of the computer, open the Explorer
application of the computer.
2 Create folders in the mass storage of
CAM.
3 Use drag and drop actions to sort your
music into the folders.
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6 Camera
Take photos
Caution
Caution! The camera feature triggers loud •
noise emissions.
To avoid harming your ears, remove the •
earphones before you use the camera feature.
1 Set the mode selector to position .
2 Press to take a photo.
CAM displays an options menu. »
3 Select an option from the menu to:
take a new photo•
display the last photo•
delete the last photo•
The photo camera has effect options that you
can change:
1 While you display the photo that you
have captured, press and then select
the effect options.
2 Press or to navigate the options list.
3 Press to conrm an option.
4 Press to return to camera mode.
Record videos
1 Set the mode selector to position .
2 Press to record a video.
Press • again to stop recording.
CAM displays an options menu.•
3 Select an option from the menu to:
record a new video•
play the last video•
delete the last video•
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7 Video
Play videos
1 Set the mode selector to position .
2 Navigate the main menu to select
[Video].
3 Navigate the video menu and sub-menus
to locate the video le.
4 Press to play.
Press • to toggle between pause
and play.
Tip
In video mode, press • to view more video
options.
This is how to navigate within a video:
1 While you watch a video, press and hold
/ to quickly scan forward / backward.
Release • to resume normal speed
play.
Play videos on a TV
This is how you play video clips from CAM on
a TV:
Connect CAM to a TV
1 On CAM, select the TV-out signal that
matches the TV:
Set the mode selector to position •
and then select [Screen settings] >
[TV-out signal];
Select • [PAL] or [NTSC].
2 Connect the supplied USB AV cable to
the small USB jack of the CAM; •
the AV outlet jacks of the TV.•
To extend the play time: Use a USB •
charger (sold separately) to connect
the CAM to the mains supply.
Play videos on a TV
1 Turn on the TV.
2 On CAM, play a video:
Set the mode selector to position •
and then select [Video];
Select a video le and press • to
play.
3 On CAM, press , and select [Start
TVout].
The video plays on your TV. »
Press the buttons on the CAM for •
play options and navigation.
DeleteavideolefromCAM
1 While you play a video, press and then
select [Delete].
2 Select [Yes] to conrm the deletion.
Select • [No] to abort the deletion.
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Transfer videos to a PC
You can transfer your videos from CAM to a
PC.
1 On the PC, click My Computer or
Computer.
2 Connect CAM to your PC by using the
USB cable.
CAM is displayed after recognized by »
the PC.
3 Find the desired les/folders:
On CAM, nd your videos in • Video
> Captures.
On the PC, nd a location (e.g. a le •
folder) to store the videos.
4 Drag and drop videos from CAM to the
desired location on the PC.
Upload videos to YouTube
With Philips Songbird, you can upload videos
to YouTube, from Songbird videos library or
from CAM.
Enable uploading
1 On your PC, launch Philips Songbird.
2 On the bottom pane, click as shown,
and select Draglestologotoupload.
On the bottom pane, an area appears »
for you to drop videos to be uploaded.
Upload videos to YouTube
1 Connect your PC to the Internet. Log in
to YouTube.
2 On Philips Songbird, select the desired
video:
Click • CAM > Videos to select videos
from CAM.
Click • Library > Videos to select
videos from Songbird videos library.
If necessary, rst select File > Import
Media to import your PC media
library to Philips Songbird.
3 Drag and drop the desired video to the
drop area on bottom pane.
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8 Pictures
Add pictures to the CAM
CAM can store hundreds of pictures that can
be sorted into folders.
1 With CAM connected to the USB port
of the computer, open the Explorer
application of the computer.
2 Create folders in the mass storage of
CAM.
3 Use drag and drop actions to sort your
pictures into the folders.
View pictures
1 Set the mode selector to position .
2 Navigate the main menu to select
[Pictures].
3 Navigate the picture menu and sub-
menus to locate the picture le.
4 Press to view the picture in full-screen
mode.
Press • again to start slideshow play.
Tip
In picture mode, press • to view more
picture options.
View your pictures as a
slideshow
1 Set the mode selector to position .
2 Navigate the main menu to select
[Pictures].
3 Navigate the picture menu and sub-
menus to locate the picture le.
4 Press to view the picture in full-screen
mode.
5 Press again to start slideshow play.
Press • and then select [Time
per slide] to change the slideshow
settings.
Deleteapicturelefrom
CAM
1 While you view a picture, press and
then select [Delete].
2 Select [Yes] to conrm the deletion.
Select • [No] to abort the deletion.
Transfer pictures to a PC
You can transfer your photos from CAM to a PC.
1 On the PC, click My Computer or
Computer.
2 Connect CAM to your PC by using the
USB cable.
CAM is displayed after recognized by »
the PC.
3 Find the desired les/folders:
On CAM, nd your photos in •
Pictures > Captures.
On the PC, nd a location (e.g. a le •
folder) to store the photos.
4 Drag and drop photos from CAM to the
desired location on the PC.
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9 Radio
Auto-tune to FM radio
stations
The auto-tune feature searches for FM radio
stations and then stores the frequencies of the
rst 20 stations under preset numbers.
Here is how to auto-tune to FM radio stations:
1 Set the mode selector to position .
2 Connect the earphones with the wire
fully extended.
The earphone wire acts as antenna. »
3 Navigate the main menu to select
[Radio].
4 Navigate the preset menu, and then press
to select an unassigned preset.
5 Select [Yes] to conrm the screen
prompt.
CAM searches the FM frequency »
band for radio signals of broadcasting
stations.
CAM stores the rst 20 radio signals »
under the preset numbers.
CAM displays the list of presets*. »
Note
*In areas of low radio signal reception, CAM •
displays the manual tuning screen so you can
manually tune to a radio station.
Listen to FM radio
1 Set the mode selector to position .
2 Connect the earphones with the wire
fully extended.
The earphone wire acts as antenna. »
3 Navigate the main menu to select
[Radio].
4 Navigate the list to select a preset.
Press • to toggle between “sound
off” and “sound on”.
Tip
In radio mode, press • to view more radio
options.
Manually tune to FM radio
stations
In areas of low radio signal reception, CAM
displays the manual tuning screen so you can
manually tune to a radio station.
Here is how to manually tune to FM radio
stations:
1 While in the manual tuning screen, press
/ to slowly scan the FM frequency
band.
2 Press and hold / to quickly scan the
FM frequency band.
Tip
Press • to view more options.
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Save a radio station to a
preset number
Here’s how to save the currently playing radio
station to a preset number:
1 While you listen to the radio, press
and then select [Save to preset].
CAM displays the list of preset »
numbers.
2 Select a preset number and then press
to conrm the selected number.
CAM prompts you to save the FM »
frequency to the preset.
3 Select [Yes] and then press to conrm
the preset.
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Recordings10
Record from the FM radio
1 While you listen to the FM radio, press
and then select [Start FM radio
recording] to start recording.
Press • to toggle between pause and
record.
2 Press , and then select
• [ Yes] to save the recording in the
recordings library.
• [No] to discard the recording.
Record voices/audio
1 Set the mode selector to position .
2 Navigate the main menu to select
[Recordings] > [Start voice recording].
3 Press to toggle between record and
pause.
4 Press , and then select
• [ Yes] to save the recording in the
recordings library.
• [No] to delete the recording.
Listen to recordings
Listen to FM radio* recordings:
1 Set the mode selector to position .
2 From the main menu, select [Recordings
library] > [FM radio].
3 Select a recording.
4 Press to play your recording.
Note
* FM radio recording feature is available with •
some versions only. Refer to the on-screen
menu of CAM to nd out which features are
available to you.
Listen to voice/audio recordings:
1 Set the mode selector to position .
2 From the main menu, select [Recordings
Library] > [Voice].
3 Select a recording.
4 Press to play your recording.
Upload your recordings to a
computer
Use the Philips Songbird software to sync your
media les.
Alternatively, you can transfer recordings in
Windows Explorer:
1 Connect CAM to the computer.
2 In Windows Explorer, open CAM.
3 Select the folder Recordings > Voice or
FM radio*.
4 Copy and paste the recordings to any
location on the computer.
Note
* FM radio recording feature is available with •
some versions only. Refer to the on-screen
menu of CAM to nd out which features are
available to you.
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Delete one or more
recordings
This is how to delete recordings in Windows
Explorer:
1 Connect CAM to the computer.
2 In Windows Explorer, locate the folder
Recordings > Voice or FM radio*.
3 Delete the recordings as you normally
would on the computer.
Note
* FM radio recording feature is available with •
some versions only. Refer to the on-screen
menu of CAM to nd out which features are
available to you.
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11 Micro SD cards
CAM has a slot to accommodate a Micro SD
card. This chapter shows you how to
insert the Micro SD card•
browse les and folders on the Micro SD •
card
import (copy) les to CAM•
Insert a Micro SD card
This is how to insert a Micro SD card:
AccessthelesonaMicro
SD card
1 With the Micro SD card inserted, set the
mode selector to position .
2 Select the type of les you want to
access:
• [Music] > [SD card] (for music les)
• [Video] > [SD card] (for video les)
• [Pictures] > [SD card] (for picture
les)
3 Press / / / to navigate lists and
folders.
4 Press to conrm a selection.
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12 Use CAM to
carry files
CAM allows you to carry les in Windows
Explorer.
1 With CAM connected to the USB port of
the computer, open Windows Explorer.
2 Create folders in CAM.
3 Use drag and drop actions to sort your
les into the folders.
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13 Settings
This is how you customize CAM:
1 Set the mode selector to position .
2 Press / to select an option.
3 Press to conrm a selection and go to
the next level (when available).
4 Press to return to the previous level.
In the mode, the following options are
available:
Settings Options menu Sub-options menu
Screen settings Brightness
Backlight Always on•
10 seconds (default)•
30 seconds •
60 seconds•
Widescreen Actual ratio (default)•
Fit to screen•
TV-out signal PAL (default)•
NTSC•
Play mode Shufe Off (default)•
On•
Repeat Off (default)•
Repeat 1•
Repeat all•
Sound settings Set volume limit
Equalizer Off (default)•
Rock•
Funk•
Jazz•
Classical•
Hip hop•
Techno•
Custom•
FullSound Off •
On*(default)•
Memory for
recording [Int]/[SD]
Internal memory (default)•
SD card (only available when SD is inserted)•
Sleep timer Off (default)•
15 minutes•
30 minutes•
60 minutes•
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Settings Options menu Sub-options menu
Language Czech•
Danish•
German•
English (default)•
Spanish•
French•
Italian•
Hungarian•
Dutch•
Norwegian•
Polish•
Portuguese•
Portuguese (Brazilian)•
Slovak•
Finnish•
Swedish•
Turkish•
Greek•
Russian•
Simplied Chinese•
Traditional Chinese•
Japanese•
Korean•
Thai (some versions •
only)
Hebrew (some •
versions only)
Arabic (some versions •
only)
Date and time Time
Time format 12h (default)•
24h•
Date DD/MM/YYYY (default)•
MM/DD/YYYY•
YYYY/MM/DD•
YYYY/DD/MM•
Show time in header Off•
On (default)•
Factory settings Restore factory settings?
(Files are not affected.)
Yes•
No (default)•
Information Capacity
Free space
SD card capacity (if SD card is inserted)
SD card free space (if SD card is inserted)
Firmware version
Model
Support site
*Equalizer deactivates when FullSound is
selected.
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14 Technical data
Power
Power supply: 850 mAh Li-ion polymer
internal rechargeable battery
Play times¹
- Music: 12 hours
- Video: 3 hours
- Video recording: 2 hours
Connectivity
Headphone 3.5 mm
USB 2.0 High speed
Sound
Channel separation: 40 dB
Frequency Response: 45 Hz - 16,000 Hz
Output power: 2 x 2.4 mW
Signal to noise ratio: > 80 dB
Audio playback
Supported formats:
MP3:
MP3 bit rates: 8 - 320 kps and VBR
MP3 sample rates: 8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 32,
44.1, 48 kHz
WMA:
WMA bit rates: 5 - 192 kbps
WMA sample rates: 8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 32,
44.1, 48 kHz
WAV
ID3-tag support
Video playback
Supported formats:
MPEG4 SP (*.avi, *.mp4)
Picture display
Supported formats:
JPEG
BMP
Capture format
Photo: JPEG
Audio: MP3
Video: MPEG4
Tuner
FM
20 presets
Storage media
Built-in memory capacity²:
SA2CAM04 4GB NAND Flash
SA2CAM08 8GB NAND Flash
SA2CAM16 16GB NAND Flash
Compatibility with external memory:
Micro SD card: 32 GB
Audio recording
Audio le recording format: MP3
Built-in microphone: mono
Photo / video capture
Video format: MPEG4 + PCM 640 x 480
Photo format: JPEG with 2 megapixels
Music / video transfer³
With Philips Songbird
Display
Color LCD 220 x 176 pixels
Note
¹ Rechargeable batteries have a limited number •
of charge cycles. Battery life and number of
charge cycles vary by use and settings.
² 1GB = 1 billion bytes; available storage •
capacity is less. Full memory capacity may
not be available as some memory is reserved
for the player. Storage capacity is based on 4
minutes per song and 128 kbps MP3 encoding.
³ Transfer speed depends on operating system •
and software conguration.
System requirements
Windows® XP (SP3 or above) / Vista / 7•
Pentium III 800 MHz processor or higher•
512 MB RAM•
500 MB hard disk space•
Internet connection•
Windows® Internet Explorer 6.0 or later•
CD-ROM drive•
USB port•
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15 Glossary
B
Bit rate
Bit rate is the number of bits that are
conveyed or processed per unit of time. The
bit rate is usually measured in some multiple
of bits per second (kilobits per second: kbps).
The term bit rate is a synonym for data
transfer rate (or simply data rate).
C
Compression
In audio terms, this is a process of temporarily
or permanently reducing audio data for more
efcient storage or transmission. A temporary
reduction in le size is called ‘non-lossy’
compression, and no information is lost. A
permanent reduction in le size (such as with
MP3 les) is called ‘lossy’ compression, and
involves discarding unnecessary information
which is irretrievably lost.
D
Decibel (dB)
A unit of measure used to express relative
difference in power or intensity of sound.
F
FM (Frequency Modulation)
In radio broadcasting: a method of modulation
in which the frequency of the carrier voltage
is varied with the frequency of the modulation
voltage.
Frequency Response
Is the range of frequencies that a speaker
reproduces, lowest frequency to the highest.
While the optimal normal is 20-20,000 Hz
(Hertz), the range of human hearing for
individuals is often much more restricted.
A good full-range speaker system however,
reproduces as much of this range as possible
to cover all variations. Individual drivers are
limited to reproduce only that part of the
spectrum for which they were made, so their
response is limited, but still a necessary point
to consider when designing a complete sound
system.
FullSound
FullSound™ is an innovative technology
designed by Philips. FullSound™ faithfully
restores sonic details to compressed music,
enhancing it to provide a full sound experience
without any distortion.
L
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Probably the most common way to show
visual information on non-computer electronic
equipment.
Lossless compression
A system for reducing the number of data bits
(density) in a musical signal without corrupting
the original.
M
MP3
A le format with a sound data compression
system. MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion
Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio
Layer 3. With the MP3 format, one CD-R or
CD-RW can contain about 10 times more
data than a regular CD.
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MSC [Mass Storage Class]
The USB mass storage device class (or
USB MSC or UMS) is a set of computing
communications protocols that provide an
interface to storage devices. Devices that
support this standard are referred to as MSC
(Mass Storage Class) devices.
MTP [Media Transfer Protocol]
Media Transfer Protocol supports the transfer
of music and video les to portable audio and
video players.
R
Rip (ripping)
Using a software program that “grabs” digital
audio from a compact disc and transfers it to a
computer hard drive. The integrity of the data
is preserved, because the signal does not pass
through the computer sound card, and need
not be converted to an analog format. The
digital-to-digital transfer creates a WAV le
that can then be converted into an MP3 le.
S
SuperScroll
SuperScroll™ is a navigation feature of the
double-action search keys of the product.
SuperScroll™ allows easy speed control when
scrolling through large libraries to swiftly nd
items within large libraries. Longer press of the
button results in faster scroll speed.
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All rights reserved.
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