HP V5020U Owner Manual
V5020u
Digital Camcorder
User Manual
Contents
Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ............. 3
Section 2 Getting Started ................................................ 5
Section 3 Enjoying the Video /Photo Record Mode ...... 9
Section 4 Enjoying the Playback Mode ........................ 18
Section 5 Setting Your Camcorder .............................. 23
Section 6 Viewing Videos and Photos on a TV ........... 34
Section 7 Viewing Videos and Photos on PC ................. 35
Section 8 Burning the Recorded Clip into a DVD .......36
Section 9 Uploading Video Files to Internet ...............39
Section 10 Specications and System Requirements 44
Section 11 Troubleshooting ........................................... 45
Section 12 Getting Help .............................................46
Section 1
Getting to Know
Your Camcorder
Overview
About this Manual: This manual is designed to assit you in using your new digital camcorder. All
information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice.
This camcorder has a 5 megapixel CMOS sensor and can record Full High Denition (HD, 1920 X
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.
Enjoy easy connection and playback or rerecorded videos and photos on many HDMI compatible HDTVs.
Moreover, the camcorder has an advanced uploading feature. With the exclusive bulit-in YouTube Direct
application, you can upload the videos captured by the camcorder to YouTube more effortlessly. ISO can
either be adjusted automatically or allowed to be changed manually. A 10x digital zoom increases you
control over the videos and photos you take.
To fully enjoy the capabilities of this camcorder, it is strongly recommended to use a class 4 or
greater SD/SDHC memory card greater than 2 GB. These memory cards are readily available in
many retails stores.
Note
Some of the built-in memory is used for Firmware code.
Standard Accessories
Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included:
HP V5020u Digital Camcorder•
Power Adapter•
USB Cable•
AV Cable•
HDMI Cable•
Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery •
Quick Start Guide •
CD-ROM (Software and User's Manual)•
Warranty document•
Declaration of Conformity •
Pouch•
Hand strap•
Cleaning cloth•
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Front & Rear View
Tele/Up Button
/Zoom In
Menu Button
Record/ OK Button
Left Button
Delete Button
Wide/Down Button
/Zoom Out
Side View
Speaker
Display
Mode Button
Right Button
Status LED
Lens
Microphone
Battery Cover
SD Card Cover
Strap Hook
Top View and Bottom View
Power Button
AV out Port
HDMI Port
Tripod Mount
Battery Cover Latch
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Loading the Battery
Before using the camcorder, you must load the Lithium-ion
rechargeable battery.
Slide the latch at the bottom to remove cover. 1.
Insert the battery following to the correct polarity marks 2.
( + or -).
Replace the battery cover.3.
Note
When the battery is absent, the date and time will •
be reset.
Section 2
Getting Started
Charging the Battery
For optimal exibility, this camcorder can be recharged using the USB port of most PCs/laptops or with
the AC adapter provided in the packaging.
Recharging from a PC/Laptop USB port
Be sure the PC or Laptop is powered up before beginning. Connect the camcorder to the PC/Laptop 1.
USB port using the provided USB cable as illustrated below.
This should display the [PC Mode] and [Charge Mode]menu on the camcorder LCD. Use the Tele/2.
Wide buttons (
Press the Record/OK button ( 3.
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 4.
cable for normal use.
/ ) to highlight [Charge Mode].
) to select the option. Shortly after, the camcorder will display a
Press OK Key
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Recharging from the AC Adapter
Connect the provided USB cable to the AC adapter and camcorder as illustrated below.1.
Plug the AC adapter into an appropriate AC power source such as a wall outlet or AC power strip.2.
When powered on camcorder with power adaptor charging, the battery is in normal charging mode, 3.
the charging time is about 5 hours.
When powered off camcorder with power adapter charging, the battery is in express charging mode, 4.
the charging time is about 3 hours.
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Safely Remove from Computer (PC)
Note
To avoid potential loss of recorded video, please follow the procedure below before disconnecting •
the camcorder from the PC or Laptop.
The following procedure documents how to safely disconnect USB devices such as this camcorder
from a Windows XP environment. For other versions of Windows, icons screen graphics, and procedure
details will vary.
With the camcorder already connected, double-click the “Safely Remove Hardware icon 1. (
on the lower right of the screen in the task bar .
From the “Safely Remove Hardware” window (shown as below, select “USB Mass Storage Device” 2.
and click the “Stop” button. The “Stop a Hardware Device” window will pop up. Click “OK”. When the
“Safe to Remove Hardware” window is displayed, you may remove the unit from the USB cable or
remove the USB cable from the computer.
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Note
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.
Turning the Camcorder On/Off and Getting Started
To turn on the camcorder: Press Power button • ( ) to turn it on.
To turn off the camcorder: Press and hold the Power button • (
To record video: In Vidoe mode, press Record/OK button ( •
Record/ OK button ( ) again to stop.
To record photo: Press • Mode button (
( ) to take photos.
To view stored videos/photos: Press Mode button • (
buttons ( / ) to switch selection of videos and photos. Press Record/OK button ( ) to enlarge
view of the selected video or photo
) to switch to Photo mode, press Record/OK button
) to switch to Playback mode. Press Left/Right
Note
To conserve battery power, the camcorder will automatically turn off when idle for three minutes. •
Adjustments to this feature can be made in the Settings menu.
) for one second.
) to begin recording videos. Press
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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.
To reduce the effects of shaking and image blur, the use of a tripod may be a great solution. Attach •
the camcorder to a standard tripod as illustrated below:
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Button Function
Section 3
Enjoying the Video /Photo Record Mode
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.
(
) Wide (Down) Button: Digital Zoom Out.
(
) Right Button: Go to the next scene options.
(
) Left Button: Go to the previous scene options.
Record/ OK Button: Press to start/stop video recording.
Note
There is LED backlighting for all control panel buttons for the exception of the delete button.•
Mode Button:
In Preview mode, press to switch to Video, Photo,and Playback mode.
Menu Button: Press to set up Resolution, Motion Detection/ISO, Audio
Volume/Self-Timer, Stabilization, Sound, TV Out, LCD Brightness,
Language, Date &Time, Default settings , Format, Auto Power Off and Date
Ranking.
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LCD Monitor Information (Video Mode)
The indicators shown below illustrate the OSD (On Screen Display) icons on screen in Video mode.
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(1) 00:30:15 Remain time available for video recording
Battery: full power
Battery: medium power
(2)
Battery: low power
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(3)
Video Resolution
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Battery Empty: Charge required
SD card inserted
Full HD (1920 x 1080, 30fps)
HD (1280 x 720, 60fps)
WVGA (848 x 480, 30fps)
Motion Detection
Stabilization
Zoom meter:
1X~10X (10X Digital zoom)
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Current Scene
Auto
B/W
Classic
(8)
Negative
Skin
Night
Backlight
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LCD Monitor Information (Photo Mode)
The indicators shown below illustrate the OSD (On Screen Display) icons on screen in Photo mode.
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(1) 1030 Remain shots available for photo capture
Battery: full power
Battery: medium power
(2)
Battery: low power
56 4 3 2
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(3)
Photo Resolution
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Battery Empty: Charge required
SD card inserted
8 mega pixels
5 mega pixels
3 mega pixels
ISO sensitivity
Self-Timer indicator
Zoom meter:
1X~10X (10X Digital zoom)
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Current Scene
Auto
B/W
Classic
(8)
Negative
Skin
Night
Backlight
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Status LED behavior
When recharging the battery, the LED with ash until fully charged.1.
When the battery is out of power, the LED will ash 3 times per second until the camcorder powers 2.
down.
During video recording, the LED will be illuminated until the recording is stopped.3.
When using the self-timer feature, the LED with ash before the photo begins taking.4.
Status LED
Photo Recording
Three resolution settings are available: •
Resolution
8 mega pixels
5 mega pixels
3 mega pixels
Press • Record/OK button (
Press • Mode button (
) to take photos.
) to switch to Playback mode to view the recorded photo.
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Video Recording
Four resolution settings are available: •
Resolution
Full HD (1920 x 1080,30fps)
HD (1280 x 720,60fps)
WVGA (848 x 480, 30fps)
Press • Record/OK button (
indicator will display on LCD monitor. To stop recording, press Record/OK button ( ) again.
Press the Mode button• (
) to record videos. When a video is recording, an video recorded time
) to switch to Playback mode to view the recorded video.
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 eld 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.
I1. n Video mode, press the menu button (
buttons ( / ) to navigate to the [Motion Detection] option.
Press the Record/OK button ( 2.
( / ) to highlight [On].
When this feature enabled, the Motion Detection icon 3. (
the LCD.
) to enter the submenu and use the Tele/Wide buttons
) to display the Settings menu. Use the Tele/Wide
) will appear in the upper right corner of
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