Page 2 - Contents
1 Contents Preface..................................................................... 5 About this Manual................................................... 5 Copyright ................................................................. 5 Declaration of Conformity.......................................
Page 4 - Menu Options in Photo
3 6.2 33333333BBBB Menu Options in Video Playback Mode..... 53 6.2.1 55B Delete .................................................. 53 6.2.2 56B Protect ................................................. 54 6.2.3 56B Date Ranking ....................................... 56 6.3 34343434BBBB Menu Options...
Page 6 - Preface; About this Manual
5 Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camcorder. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. For the latest revision, please visit www.hp.com/support. Copyright This manual contains proprietary in...
Page 7 - Declaration of Conformity; Trademark Recognition
6 Warning: A shielded type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to radio and television reception. Use only shielded cable to connect I/O devices to this equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void you...
Page 9 - & Battery Recycle Notice
8 Battery Safety Notice If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or chemical burns. Observe the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush or expose the battery to any shock or excessive force such as hammering or dropping. Do not short circuit and do not...
Page 10 - Photography Terms and Definitions
9 Photography Terms and Definitions Terms Definitions Auto Focus (AF) Auto focus refers to a camcorder lens’ ability to adjust its configuration in order to focus properly on a subject regardless of whether it is near or far from the camcorder. Auto focus lenses generally provide vastly superior ima...
Page 12 - Introduction; Accessories
11 1 0B Introduction 1.1 11B Accessories This package should contain the following items. 1 Digital Camcorder 2 Pouch 3 Quick guide 4 Warranty card 5 User Manual and Software installation 6 Lens Cap 7 Lithium battery 8 Battery charger 9 HDMI cable a AV cable b USB cable c Power cord d Cleaning cloth
Page 14 - Adjusting LCD Display
13 1.3 13 13 13 13 B B B B Adjusting LCD Display To begin capturing photos and videos, open the LCD display panel as illustrated below.
Page 15 - Getting Started; Inserting SD Card
14 2 1B Getting Started 2.1 14B 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 fil...
Page 16 - Charging the Battery
15 2.2 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...
Page 17 - Loading the Battery
16 2.3 15B 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.
Page 19 - Using the Touch Screen; Single Touch
18 2.4 17B Using the Touch Screen 2.4.1 40B Single Touch Single touch to activate hotkeys on LCD screen. Example, in Video/ Still 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. 2.4...
Page 20 - Rotate
19 2.4.3 42B Rotate While in Playback mode, touch the photo and slide in a half circle motion (as illustrated below) to rotate 90 with each motion.
Page 23 - Setting Date and Time
22 2.6 19B About LED Indicators The table below describes the different modes of the camcorder LED indicator and Self-timer indicator. Indicator Indicator Color Definition Green The power is on Power Red blinking The flash is charging LED Indicator Recording Red blinking Recording Self-timer Indicat...
Page 25 - LCD Display Information; Video Mode
24 3 2B LCD Display Information 3.1 21B Video Mode The following table describes all the icons that are displayed when the Digital Camcorder is in Video mode ( ). 1 Video mode 2 Motion Detection mode 3 Night mode indicator 4 1 . 0 Exposure Compensation indicator 5 Artistic Effect indicator 6 Meterin...
Page 29 - Audio Mode
28 3.3 22B Audio Mode The following table describes all the icons that are shown when the Digital Camcorder is in Audio mode ( ). 1 Audio mode 2 INT Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator : SD card 2 indicator INT : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card in camcorder) 3...
Page 30 - Using the Camcorder; Video Recording
29 4 3B Using the Camcorder 4.1 24B Video Recording 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 au...
Page 32 - Video Live View Frame Capturing
31 25 25 25 25 B B B B Video Live View Frame Capturing There is a convenient design for the user to press the Shutter button at Video mode to capture the Video Live View (unable for HD 1080p resolution) or Playback frame as photo. In Video mode, you can directly press the Shutter button at anytime e...
Page 33 - Taking a Picture
32 4.2 Shooting / Playback Photos 4.2.1 44B Taking a Picture 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
Page 34 - Photo Playback
33 4.2.2 45B Photo Playback 1. In the Photo Mode , press Playback button or the Playback touch icon on screen to enter Photo Playback mode, the screen displays the thumbnail images in storage. 2. Use the 4-Way Direction Button to navigate the stored photos. Press the Set Button or touch the thumbnai...
Page 36 - Audio Recording
35 4.3 26B Audio Recording 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
Page 37 - Video / Audio Clip Playback
36 4.4 27B Video / Audio Clip Playback 1. In the Video/Audio mode, press the Playback button or the Playback touch icon on screen to enter Video/Audio Playback mode, the screen displays stored Video/Audio files. Playback Enter Playback mode touch icon Enter Playback mode touch icon
Page 40 - Video Playback Mode
39 5 4B LCD Display Information 5.1 29B Video Playback Mode Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol in video playback. 1 Playback mode icon 2 000-0000 Folder and file number 3 File Protect indicator 4 INT Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator : S...
Page 42 - Photo Playback Mode
41 5.2 30B31B Photo Playback Mode Please refer to the following table for descriptions of the icons and symbols in photo playback. 1 Playback mode icon 2 S S DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) indicator 3 File Protect indicator 4 INT Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator : SD card 2 indicator...
Page 43 - Audio Playback Mode
42 8 Return touch icon 9 Magnification indicator touch icon 10 Minification indicator touch icon 11 Enter Menu touch icon 12 Resolution indicator 5.3 Audio Playback Mode Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol in audio playback. 1 Playback mode icon 2 Fi...
Page 45 - Menu Options; Menu Options in Video Mode; Video Resolution
44 6 5B Menu Options Enter the menu options by pressing the button or the Menu icon on screen in Live View mode. When the menu appears on the LCD display, use the 4-Way Direction button to navigate the menu items. (or to touch the up/down icons on the LCD panel to jump to the next page of the menu i...
Page 46 - White Balance
45 ICON Option Video Recorded Resolution HD1080p 1440 x 1080 HD HD 1280 x 720 WVGA 848 x 480 QVGA 320 x 240 Notes: 1. When setting to HD1080p , HD or WVGA resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 16:9. 2. When setting to QVGA video resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 4:3. 6.1.2 47B White ...
Page 47 - Apply Artistic Effects
46 A Auto The Digital Camcorder automatically adjusts the white balance. Daylight The setting is suitable for outdoor recording in daylight. Cloudy The setting is suitable for recording in cloudy or shady environments. Fluorescent The setting is suitable for indoor with fluorescent lamp lighting, or...
Page 48 - Metering
47 Normal Make recordings in nature color B&W Make recordings in B&W (Black and White) color Sepia Make recordings in Sepia-toned color 6.1.4 49B Metering 1. Turn on the Digital Camcorder and make sure it is in the Video mode. 2. Press the button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highli...
Page 51 - Motion Detection
50 6.1.7 52B Motion Detection When Motion Detection is turned on, the camcorder will detect the motion for Video recording without human intervention. When the AE variation is detected, the recording will start immediately. 1. Turn on the Digital Camcorder and make sure it is in the Video mode. 2. P...
Page 54 - Menu Options in Video Playback Mode; Delete
53 6.2 33B Menu Options in Video Playback Mode When in Video Playback thumbnail or single view mode, switch to the video file you would like to set, press the Menu touch icon on LCD display to show the Video Playback options menu; Or in Video Playback single view mode of the selected video file, pre...
Page 55 - Protect
54 4. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to select “O” Yes or “X” NO. Press the button or touch the icon on the screen to delete the item. Delete One Delete the current file Delete All Delete all files stored in the Digital Camcorder Note: The file cannot be recovered once it is deleted. Therefore, pl...
Page 57 - Date Ranking
56 6.2.3 56B Date Ranking 1. Enter Video Playback options menu, use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Date Ranking. 2. Press the button or touch the on screen to display the submenu. 3. Use the 4-Way Direction Button to select "Off" or "On". Press the button or touch the icon o...
Page 58 - Menu Options in Photo Mode; Photo Resolution
57 6.3 34B Menu Options in Photo Mode When in Photo Mode, press the button to display the camcorder mode option Menu. 6.3.1 57 57 57 57 B B B B Photo Resolution 1. Turn on the Digital Camcorder and make sure it is in the Photo mode. 2. Press the button and use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight...
Page 63 - Night Mode
62 6.3.6 62B Night Mode 1. Turn on the Digital Camcorder and make sure it is in the Photo mode. 2. Press the button and use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Night Mode. Press the button or touch the icon on the screen to display the submenu. 3. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to select On or...
Page 65 - Burst
64 6.3.8 64B Burst You can continuously shoot three pictures with this function, started by released the Shutter Button pressed deeply and ended automatically after three pictures are taken. 1. Turn on the Digital Camcorder and make sure it is in the Photo mode. 2. Press the button and use the 4-Way...
Page 66 - EV compensation
65 6.3.9 65B EV compensation You can adjust the image exposure value by the Exposure Compensation function which is ranged from -2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.5EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be. 1. Turn on the Digital Camcorder and make sure it is in the Photo mode. 2. P...
Page 71 - Autoplay
70 6.4.4 Autoplay This Digital Camcorder includes a slide show function that can playback each picture at a regular interval. 1. Enter Photo Playback options menu, use the 4-Way Direction button to highlight Autoplay. 2. Press the button or touch the Autoplay icon on screen to display the submenu. 3...
Page 73 - DPOF
72 DPOF 6.4.6 70B DPOF Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to indicate the printing information stored in the memory card. 1. Enter Photo Playback options menu, use the 4-Way Direction button to highlight DPOF. 2. Press the button or touch DPOF icon on screen to display the submenu. 3...
Page 74 - Setup Menu; Information
73 6.5 36B Setup Menu The Setup Menu can be used for the Digital Camcorder system settings. You can enter Setup menu by pressing button or the Menu touch icon on screen at Photo or Video or Audio mode then switch to Setup menu options. 6.5.1 71B Information This function can be used to display infor...
Page 75 - Sound
74 6.5.2 72B Date & Time Please refer to 2.7 for the Setting of Date and time. 6.5.3 73B Sound 1. Enter Setup menu, use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Sound. 2. Press the button selection Button or touch the Sound icon on screen to display the submenu. 3. Use the 4-Way Direction Button ...
Page 76 - Default
75 6.5.4 74B Default Use this function to reset all settings to the default setting. 1. Enter Setup menu, use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Default. 2. Press the button or touch the Default icon on screen to display the submenu. 3. Use the 4-Way Direction Button to select "O" YES o...
Page 77 - TV standard
76 6.5.5 75B TV standard Use the TV standard to set the TV system for your area. 1. Enter Setup menu, use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight TV standard. 2. Press the button or touch the TV standard icon on screen to display the submenu. 3. Use the 4-Way Direction Button to select NTSC or PAL. ...
Page 78 - Auto Power Off
77 6.5.6 76B Auto Power Off This function can be used to turn off the Digital Camcorder automatically after a period of time. 1. Enter Setup menu, use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Auto Power Off. 2. Press the button or touch the Auto Power Off icon on screen to display the submenu. 3. Use...
Page 79 - Frequency
78 6.5.7 77B Frequency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area. 1. Enter Setup menu, use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Frequency. 2. Press the button or touch the Frequency icon on screen to display the submenu. 3. Use the 4-Way Direction Button to select 50 Hz o...
Page 80 - Language
79 6.5.8 78B Language 1. Enter Setup menu, use the 4-Way Direction Button up and down to highlight Language. 2. Press the button to confirm or touch the screen to select. 3. Use the 4-Way Direction Button to select the following languages: English, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Portugu...
Page 81 - Format
80 6.5.9 79B Format This function allows you to format the memory card or the built-in memory. 1. Enter Setup menu, use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Format. 2. Press the button or touch the Format icon on screen to display the submenu. 3. Use the 4-Way Direction Button to select "...
Page 82 - File Numbering
81 6.5.10 80B File Numbering This setting allows you to control the numbering of the files that are stored on the memory card. If “Series” is selected, the file name will be numbered sequentially. If “Reset” is selected, the next file name will start from 0001 even after formatting, deleting or inse...
Page 83 - LCD Brightness
82 6.5.11 81B LCD Brightness This function can be used to adjust the brightness of the screen. 1. Enter Setup menu, use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight LCD brightness. 2. Press the button or touch the LCD brightness icon on screen to display the submenu. 3. Use the 4-Way Direction Button to ...
Page 84 - Instant Review
83 6.5.12 82B Instant Review This function can be used to instantly browse the files after taking a picture. 1. Enter Setup menu, use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Instant Review. 2. Press the button or touch the Instant Review icon on screen to display the submenu. 3. Use the 4-Way Direct...
Page 85 - Memory
84 6.5.13 82B Memory Use this function to select data storage location. 1. Enter Setup menu, use the 4-Way Direction Button to SET Mode. 2. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Memory item. Press button to display submenu; or Touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button ...
Page 87 - PC and TV Connection; Connecting to the Computer
86 7 6B PC and TV Connection 7.1 37B Connecting to the Computer As shown in the illustration, use the USB cable provided to connect the Digital Camcorder to a PC for file transfer. Connect the HP V5061u Digital Camcorder PC/notebook by using the USB cable provided with the product. if a second SD ca...
Page 88 - Connecting to a Standard TV
87 7.2 38B Connecting to a Standard TV As shown in the illustration, use the video cable to connect the Digital Camcorder to a standard TV.
Page 89 - Connecting to a HD TV
88 7.3 39B Connecting to a HD TV As shown in the illustration, use the HDMI cable provided to connect the Digital Camcorder to an HD TV for high resolution picture display.
Page 90 - Installing the Software
89 8 7B Installing the Software 1. Place the CD ROM into the CD/DVD drive on your PC. 2. If the installation does not start, please open Windows Explorer and select the CD/DVD drive on your PC. Then double click on the Install_CD.exe to start the software installation. The following screen will be d...
Page 91 - Editing Software
90 9 8B Editing Software ArcSoft Total Media Extreme(TME)™ provides a way to manage your media files for you, and provides the ability to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music files. You can Create your own videos or photo slide shows complete with a soundtrack. Upload you...
Page 92 - Appendix; Troubleshooting
91 10 9B Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Can not turn on the Digital Camcorder. 1. Battery is not inserted correctly. 2. Battery exhausted. 1. Please insert battery correctly. 2. Replace the battery. 3. Charge the battery. Camcorder shuts down suddenly. 1. Auto Power Off is ...
Page 94 - Getting Help
93 11 10B 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 or an authorized HP reseller in your country. If service is not available at those locations, please contact an ...
Page 98 - Specification
Specification Image Sensor Type CMOS Total Pixels 5.51 million (2752 (H) × 2004 (V)) Effective Pixels 5.03 million (2592 (H) × 1944 (V)) Movie Recorded Resolution 1440 x 1080 @30fps 1280 x 720 @30fps 848 x 480 @60fps 320 x 240 @30fps Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 3200 x 2400 2592 x 1944 2048 x 1536 F...
