HP V5061u Quick Start Guide

HP V5061u / V5061Au

Digital Camcorder

Quick Start Guide

For more details about the camcorder operation and troubleshooting,
please read the User Manual located on the CDROM disc included
with your camcorder or visit http://www.hp.com/support
download it for the camcorder support page.

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1 Getting Started

1.1 Charging the Battery

It is recommended that the NP-40 Lithium Battery be fully charged
before use. First, connect the external battery charger to the AC
power source (wall outlet or power strip). Next, plug the battery into
the external charger as illustrated below. The battery may take up to
2 1/2 hours to charge. When the light on the charger turns green,
remove the battery and use when ready.

Note:

Do not leave the battery in the charger for extended periods of time after
it has been fully charged.

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1.2 Loading the Battery

Please use only the battery provided or recommended by the
manufacturer or dealer.

Note:

Incorrectly inserting the batteries could result in non-repairable damage.

1. Open battery cover.

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2. Insert the battery according to the illustration. The
electrode is inside of the camcorder.

* DO NOT use NiMH AA batteries.

3. Close the battery cover.

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1.3 Inserting SD Card

1. Open the Insert an SD card and make sure facing the
touching face downward.

Note:

Please be careful to insert the SD card(s) as illustrated above so that
damage to the SD card(s) and camcorder does not occur.
To avoid damaging photos and video files, do not remove or insert the
SD card while the camcorder is powered on.

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1.4 Exterior Views

Front View Right View

Top View Bottom View

Left View Rear View

Front View Right view

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1.5 Buttons & Functions

Description

Power
button

Menu button

MODE

button

SET button

4-Way

Direction

button

Button Function

Press the power button to turn
the Digital Camcorder ON/OFF.
Opening and closing the LCD
panel will also power ON/OFF as
well.

Press the button to display the
main menu.

There are three operating
modes for the Digital
Camcorder: Video mode, Photo
mode, and Audio mode. Press
the Mode switch to cycle through
the different modes.

Confirmation for various setting
of functions

Press the 4-Way Direction
Button UP to change the flash
options: off, auto, fill-in in Photo
mode Press DOWN to delete a
photo or video in Playback
mode. You can pull in the
focusing distance to 10 cm.
(Normal focus range: 0.8M ~
infinity) Press RIGHT and LEFT
to make adjustments to the
Exposure Value (EV)
compensation.

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Description

Zoom toggle

Button Function

This Digital Camcorder has 4X
Digital zoom (in Video mode of
HD1080p resolution only has 2X
digital zoom).

Move the Zoom toggle to the
right ( ) to zoom in, or move to
the left ( ) to zoom out.

Shutter

button

Recording

button

Playback

button

Macro mode

selector

Press the button to capture a
photo.

Press the button to record a
video in Video mode and
activate audio recording in Audio
mode.

Press the Playback button to
enter Playback mode and
playback the last file recorded.

The Macro function is used to
capture Photos and Videos at
very close distances. Rotate the
lens ring to select Macro mode

( ) to focus on objects about
20 cm (8 inches) from the

camcorder.The icon " " will
be displayed on the LCD screen
when the Macro mode is

selected.Normal mode (
used to focus on objects more
than 1.2 m (4 feet) away.

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1.6 Adjusting LCD Display

To begin capturing photos and videos, open the LCD display panel
as illustrated below.

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1.7 Initial Settings Before Use

1.7.1 Setting Date and Time

1. The initial power up of this camcorder should display the
Date and Time setup menu as shown below.

2. Touch the desired field on the LCD panel or press
LEFT/RIGHT on the 4-Way Direction button to navigate
through the date and time field.

3. Touch the up/down icons on the LCD panel or press the
4-Way Direction Button Up/Down to adjust the value.
Press the Set button or touch the Return icon ( ) to

store the value you have changed.

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1.8 Using the Touch Screen

1.8.1 Single Touch

Single touch to activate hotkeys on LCD screen.
Example, in Video/Photo Mode:

1. Touch the icon to enter the Setup menu.

2. Touch the icon to zoom in and touch the icon to
zoom out.

3. Touch the icon to set the camcorder in playback
mode.

1.8.2 41BSlide

While in Playback mode, touch and slide right or left to view the
previous or next Video/Photo.

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1.8.3 42BRotate

While in Playback mode, touch the photo and slide in a half circle
motion (as illustrated below) to rotate 90 with each motion.

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2 Modes

2.1 Video Mode

1. By default, this camcorder will power up to Video mode

. If the camcorder is not in Video mode, press the

until this mode is selected.

2. Press the button to start or stop video recording.

3. The Digital Camcorder will store the movie clip
automatically on the SD card when the recording stopped.

Video mode Indicator

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1.0

INT

The following table describes all the icons that are displayed when
the Digital Camcorder is in Video mode ( ).

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Video mode

Motion Detection mode

Night mode indicator

Exposure Compensation indicator

Artistic Effect indicator

Metering mode
Memory Status indicator

: SD card 1 indicator
: SD card 2 indicator

: Internal memory indicator (displayed

when there is no SD card in camcorder)

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00:00:00

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Backlight indicator

Macro Focus indicator

White Balance indicator

Battery status indicator
Remaining recording time indicator

Histogram indicator

Enter Playback mode touch icon

Zoom ratio bar indicator

Enter Menu touch icon

Assist LED light button (On, Off)

Resolution indicator

Burst mode

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2.2 Photo Mode

1. Power up the camcorder and press the button to
select Photo mode .

2. Press the Shutter button to capture a photo.

Photo Mode
Indicator

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1.0

INT

The following table describes all the icons that are displayed when
the Digital Camcorder is in Photo mode ( ).

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3

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5

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INT

Photo mode indicator

Night mode indicator

EV Compensation indicator

Artistic Effect indicator

Metering mode
Memory Status indicator

: SD card 1 indicator
: SD card 2 indicator
: Internal memory indicator (displayed

when there is no SD card in camcorder)

Backlight indicator

Macro Focus indicator

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A

2S

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0000

White Balance indicator

Battery status indicator
Shots remaining, indicates the remaining

shots available.

Histogram indicator

Enter Playback mode touch icon

Zoom ratio bar indicator

Enter Menu touch icon

Flash mode selection (off, auto, fill-in)

Resolution indicator

Burst mode

Self-timer indicator

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2.3 Audio Mode

1. Power up the camcorder and press the until the
Audio Mode is selected.

2. Press the button to start or stop audio recording.

Audio Mode

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INT

The following table describes all the icons that are shown when the
Digital Camcorder is in Audio mode ( ).

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Audio mode

Memory Status indicator

: SD card 1 indicator

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: SD card 2 indicator
: Internal memory indicator (displayed

when there is no SD card in camcorder)

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00:00:00

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5

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23B

B

2323

BB

Battery status indicator
Remaining recording time indicator

Enter Playback mode touch icon

Enter Menu touch icon

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2.4 Video Playback Mode

Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each
icon and symbol in video playback.

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2
3

4

5

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000-0000

00:00:00/00:00:00

INT

Playback mode icon

Folder and file number
File Protect indicator
Memory Status indicator

: SD card 1 indicator
: SD card 2 indicator

: Internal memory indicator
(displayed when there is no SD card
in camcorder)

Battery status indicator
Playback progress length / file total

length

Sound volume touch icons

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SS

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/

Return touch icon

Fast forward Playback touch icon

Playback/Pause touch icon

Fast Rewind Playback touch icon

Enter Menu touch icon

Resolution indicator

Slow Motion Playback touch icon

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SS

INT

2.5 Photo Playback Mode

Please refer to the following table for descriptions of the icons and
symbols in photo playback.

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INT

000-0000

Playback mode icon

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) indicator

File Protect indicator

Memory Status indicator

: SD card 1 indicator
: SD card 2 indicator
: Internal memory indicator (displayed

when there is no SD card in camcorder)

White Balance indicator

Battery status indicator
Folder and file number

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10

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Return touch icon

Magnification indicator touch icon

Minification indicator touch icon

Enter Menu touch icon

Resolution indicator

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2.6 Audio Playback Mode

Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each
icon and symbol in audio playback.

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2

3

4

5

00:00:00/00:00:00

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INT

000-0000

Playback mode icon

File Protect indicator

Battery status indicator
Memory Status indicator

: SD card 1 indicator
: SD card 2 indicator

: Internal memory indicator
(displayed when there is no SD card
in camcorder)

Folder and file number
Playback progress length / file total

length

Return touch icon

Fast forward Playback touch icon

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Playback/Pause touch icon

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Fast Rewind Playback touch icon

Enter Menu touch icon

Sound (Volume adjustment) touch
icon

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3 Getting Help

Should you have a technical support question or your HP Digital
Camcorder requires service within the warranty period, please
contact the original point of purchase if necessary, issue a Return
Material Authorization (RMA) number in order to replace your HP
Branded Product. For warranty claims, you will be required to
provide a copy of your original dated sales receipt as proof of
purchase and the issued RMA number. You will be responsible for
shipping charges when shipping the product to the service center.
The service agent will provide you with an address and you will also
be responsible for any shipping charges to the warranty service
center. Once your product is received by this service center, a
replacement unit will be shipped back to you, typically within 5
business days.

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한국어 (Korean)
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[e-mail]
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Web Site:

Language Address

Available in 31
languages based on
country.

http://www.hp.com/support

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