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HP V5020U User Manual

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  • Page 1 V5020u Digital Camcorder User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Enjoying the Video /Photo Record Mode ... 9 Section 3 Enjoying the Playback Mode ... 18 Section 4 Setting Your Camcorder ... 23 Section 5 Viewing Videos and Photos on a TV ... 34 Section 6 Viewing Videos and Photos on PC...

  • Page 3: Getting To Know Your Camcorder

    1080p) video using H.264 compression. ”H.264 video compression technology helps extend the length of video that can be recorded. In addition to to recording HD video, this camcorder can also take high quality photos with up to 8 megapixel resolution. The 2 inch color display is great for composing and reviewing videos and photos.

  • Page 4: Side View

    Front & Rear View Tele/Up Button /Zoom In Menu Button Record/ OK Button Left Button Delete Button Wide/Down Button /Zoom Out Side View Top View and Bottom View Power Button Speaker Display Mode Button Right Button AV out Port SD Card Cover HDMI Port Strap Hook Tripod Mount...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Press the Record/OK button ( charging battery icon on the LCD. The LCD will turn off after 3 seconds. Please allow 5 to 9 hours for a full charge. After charging, disconnect the camcorder from the USB cable for normal use.
  • Page 6 Plug the AC adapter into an appropriate AC power source such as a wall outlet or AC power strip. When powered on camcorder with power adaptor charging, the battery is in normal charging mode, the charging time is about 5 hours.
  • Page 7 • If the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon is not displayed on the tasktray, please double click on [My Computer]. Right click on [HP V5020u] and left click on [Eject]. Then it is safe to remove the unit from the computer.
  • Page 8 Hand Strap and Tripod Usage • To help reduce the risk of damaging the camcorder due to dropping, it is highly recommended that the strap is attached before initial use. Simply attach the strap to the strap hook as illustrated below.

  • Page 9: Enjoying The Video /Photo Record Mode

    Enjoying the Video /Photo Record Mode Button Function Power Button: Press to turn on the camcorder. Press and hold for one second to turn off the camcorder. Direction Button ) Tele (Up) Buttons: Digital Zoom In. ) Right Button: Go to the next scene options.
  • Page 10 LCD Monitor Information (Video Mode) The indicators shown below illustrate the OSD (On Screen Display) icons on screen in Video mode. 00:30:15 Video Resolution Remain time available for video recording Battery: full power Battery: medium power Battery: low power Battery Empty: Charge required SD card inserted Full HD (1920 x 1080, 30fps) HD (1280 x 720, 60fps)
  • Page 11 Current Scene Auto Classic Negative Skin Night Backlight...
  • Page 12 LCD Monitor Information (Photo Mode) The indicators shown below illustrate the OSD (On Screen Display) icons on screen in Photo mode. 1030 Photo Resolution Remain shots available for photo capture Battery: full power Battery: medium power Battery: low power Battery Empty: Charge required SD card inserted 8 mega pixels 5 mega pixels...
  • Page 13 Current Scene Auto Classic Negative Skin Night Backlight...

  • Page 14: Photo Recording

    Status LED behavior When recharging the battery, the LED with flash until fully charged. When the battery is out of power, the LED will flash 3 times per second until the camcorder powers down. During video recording, the LED will be illuminated until the recording is stopped.

  • Page 15: Video Recording

    Using Motion Detection Function (Video Mode) • If the motion detection feature is enabled, the camcorder will begin to record video automatically once movement/motion is detected in the field of view. When movement/motion is no longer detected, the camcorder will stop recording a few seconds later. Follow the steps below to enable this feature.
  • Page 16 Using Self-Timer Function (Photo Mode) • If the Self-Timer function is enabled in the setting menu, the camcorder will automatically take a Photo 10 seconds after the Record/OK button ( family photographs. To enable this feature, follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 17 Scence Options From Live Preview mode, use the Left/Right buttons ( mode. • Auto: Record with digital camcorder default settings. • Skin: Use to record with an effect to soften skin tone and texture. • Night : Use for night scenes or low light conditions.

  • Page 18: Enjoying The Playback Mode

    Button Function The buttons have the following functions in Video /Photo Playback modes. Direction Buttons While Date Ranking on, to switch to later date folder. While Date Ranking off, to select page up. Press to increase audio volume while the video is playing. While Date Ranking on, to switch to earlier date folder.

  • Page 19: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information The indicators shown below illustrate the OSD (On Screen Display) icons on screen in Playback Mode. 00:01:28 Current video time 00:03:10 Total video time Fully charged Partially charge Low power Battery Empty: Charge required SD Card inserted Video Resolution Full HD (1920 x 1080, 30fps) HD (1280 x 720, 60fps)

  • Page 20: Operations For Playback Mode

    Operations for Playback Mode • ress Mode button ( ) to switch to Playback mode. • Press Tele/Wide buttons View while date ranking off. • While in Thumbnail view, press • Press Record/ OK button ( • Press Delete button ( •...
  • Page 21 Protect Operation In Video Playback Single view, press Menu button ) to select the [Protect] option. Press Record/OK button Playback mode. In Playback Thumbnail view, press the Left/Right buttons ( ) to navigate to the desired video frame and press the Menu button ( [Protect] menu option.
  • Page 22 Add to YouTube Only video files can uploaded to the YouTube. Operation In Video Playback Single view, press Menu button ( ) to select the [Add to YouTube] option. Press Record/OK button Playback mode. In Playback Thumbnail view, press the Left/Right buttons ( ) to navigate to the desired video frame and press the Menu button (...

  • Page 23: Setting Your Camcorder

    Language • Time & Date • Auto Power Off • Date Ranking Setting Your Camcorder ) to bring ) to navigate through the ) to enter submenu options. ) to select the setting ) to validate. ) to Default Settings •...
  • Page 24 Submenu Options Resolution Use this option to change from Full HD / 8M resolution to lower resolution settings to conserve memory space. Operation Video Mode: Press Menu button Tele/Wide buttons ( Press Record/OK button submenu. Use the Tele/Wide buttons choose one of the following options: Full HD, HD, and WVGA.
  • Page 25 Motion Detection (Video Mode) If motion detection is enabled, this camcorder will record video automatically if movement/motion is detected. When movement/motion stops, the camcorder will stop recording after a few seconds. Operation Press Menu button ) to enter main menu.
  • Page 26 ISO (Photo Mode) The camcorder allows the user to adjust ISO sensitivity when in Photo mode, there are 3 options in submenu: • Auto: The camera automaticeally adjust ISO sensitivity • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 Operation Press Menu button...
  • Page 27 Self-Timer (Photo Mode) The Self-Timer allows you to take photos with a ten-second time delay. The self-timer icon will appeatred on the left-upper screen. Operation Press Menu button ) to enter main menu. Use Tele/Wide buttons ( Press Record/OK button submenu.
  • Page 28 Sound Enable or disable operation sound. Operation Press Menu button Tele/Wide buttons ( Press the Record/OK button submenu. 3. Use the Tele/Wide buttons and choose [On] or [Off]. Press the Record/OK button selection and return to the main menu. TV OUT Make sure the appropriate TV standard of your area is selected –...

  • Page 29: Lcd Brightness

    LCD Brightness Operation Press Menu button ) to enter main menu. Use Tele/Wide Buttons ( Brightness]. Press the Record/OK button submenu. Adjust the LCD Brightness by using Left/Right buttons ( Press the Record/OK button changes and return to the main menu. Language Use this option to select the prefered of user interface language Operation...

  • Page 30: Default Setting

    Note Please note the AM/PM setting to ensure accurate time setting. Default Setting This option will return the camcorder to the original factory settings. Operation Press Menu button Use Tele/Wide buttons ( Setting].
  • Page 31 Format Operation Press Menu button ) to enter main menu. Use Tele/Wide buttons ( Press the Record/OK button submenu. Use the Tele/Wide buttons and choose [Internal Memory] or [SD card]. Press the Record/OK button return to the main menu. Note The software application saved on the internal memory will not be erased if formatted.

  • Page 32: Auto Power Off

    Auto Power Off By default, the Auto Power feature is enabled (On). This will allow the camcorder to automatically power down after 3 minutes or inactivity to preserve battery power. Operation Press Menu button Wide buttons ( ) to select [Auto Power Off].

  • Page 33: Date Ranking

    Date Ranking This function will collect the videos/photos into a document by date ranking under Playback mode. Current Page/Total Page Operation Press Menu button ) to enter main menu. Use Tele/ Wide buttons ( ) to select [Date Ranking]. Press Record/OK button Use the Tele/Wide buttons ( choose [On] or [Off].

  • Page 34: Viewing Videos And Photos On A Tv

    Connecting to a High-Definition 16:9(Wide) TV Connect one end of the HDMI cable to your camcorder’s HDMI Out port or the dock’s HDMI Out port. Connect the other end of the cable to a television’s HDMI port. Set video input source of the TV to “ HDMI” option.

  • Page 35: Viewing Videos And Photos On Pc

    Video and Photo Editing Software ArcSoft MediaImpression editing software is bundled in the supplied CD. To transfer images to the computer, the software must be installed upon first use when connecting this camcorder to your PC through USB port. •...

  • Page 36: Burning The Recorded Clip Into A Dvd

    Burning the Recorded Clip into a DVD The bundled software, ArcSoft MediaImpression, can be used to burn movie clips onto a DVD. You can share this DVD movie with your family or friends by using a regular DVD player. To create a DVD: Install ArcSoft MediaImpression (Refer to Section 7).
  • Page 37 The operation screen will appear: • Select the folder that contains the video files you want to burn. • Select the files in the display area. • Click on [Make Movie] at the bottom menu. Click on [Add Media] ( Click on [Save/Share].
  • Page 38 Select [ Burn ] and click on [ Next ] to proceed. Click on [ Start ] to start the VCD/DVD burning. Note Please insert a blank, writable VCD or DVD into the CD/DVD Writer before clicking on [Start].

  • Page 39: Uploading Video Files To Internet

    To upload video files marked with Select the video clips in Playback Mode. Connect the camcorder and computer with the supplied USB cable. After making a USB connection, the AutoPlay window will appear. (It may be different based on OS recognition. If the AutoPlay window does not appear. Please click [My Computer]-->[DVAP]-- >[DVAP.exe] to execute the application.)
  • Page 40 To upload video files selected manually to Internet: Follow the step 2 and 3 on previous page. On the thumbnail screen, click on the up/down icon to change the pages. Click on the video clips you want to upload. Click on [ UPLOAD] to start uploading. To playback the video file: Double click on the video clip on the thumbnail screen.
  • Page 41 To setup your account information for the website: 1. Click on to go to the setup screen. 2. Fill in your account information in the blanks. Then click on “Save”. 9.2 ArcSoft MediaImpression To upload video files to YouTube: Install ArcSoft MediaImpression (Refer to Section 7). Click on Windows [ Start ] g[ (All) Programs ] g[ ArcSoft MediaImpression 2 ].
  • Page 42 Fill in your YouTube account information in the blanks, and then click on [Login]...
  • Page 43 Fill in the information of the video clips in the blanks, and then click on [Upload]...

  • Page 44: Specifications And System Requirements

    Specifications and System Requirements Specification Image sensor Lens Focus range Zoom LCD monitor Storage media Image resolution Video resolution Power Source Battery Recording Time File format Speaker PC interface HDMI TV out Battery Dimension Weight System requirements • Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 •...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    (see page 30 for details). Troubleshooting Solution Press Power Button to turn on. Load battery in camcorder and charge the battery. Upload Videos or Photos to a PC/ Laptop, or delete unwanted content from the camcorder memory.

  • Page 46: Getting Help

    Should your HP Branded Product require service within the warranty period, please contact the original point of purchase or an authorized HP reseller in your country. If service is not available at those locations, please contact an HP Branded Product warranty agent from the support contact list provided on this document.
  • Page 47 Contact/Phone Support: Country Language Europe Region (EMEA) België Nederlandsk/ Deutsch Deutschland Deutsch España Español France Français Ireland English Italia Italiano Nederland Nederlandsk Schweiz German/ Français/ Italiano English North America United States English Canada English & Français Country Language México Español Venezuela Español Colombia...
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