Hp V5040u User manual

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HP V5040U

Digital CamcorderDigital Camcorder

User ManualUser Manual

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ContentsContents

Section 1 Section 1 Getting to Getting to Know Know YYour Digiour Digital Camcorder tal Camcorder .................................................... 22

Section Section 2 2 Getting Getting StartedStarted.......................................................................................................................................... 55

Section Section 3 3 Enjoying Enjoying the the Record Record Mode Mode .................................................................................................. 77

Section 4 Section 4 Enjoying Enjoying the Plthe Playback Mode ayback Mode ........................................................................................1717

Section Section 5 5 Setting Setting YYour our Digital Digital Camcorder Camcorder .............................................................................. 2525

Section 6 Section 6 Viewing Viewing Pictures and Pictures and Movies Movies on a on a TV TV .......................................................... 2929

Section 7 Section 7 Viewing Viewing Pictures and Pictures and Movies oMovies on PC n PC ................................................................3030

Section 8 Section 8 Burning the Burning the Recorded ClRecorded Clip into ip into DVD DVD .............................................................. 3131

Section 9 Section 9 Uploading ViUploading Video Files to Ydeo Files to YouTouTube ube ......................................................................3333

Section 10Section 10 Specifcations andSpecifcations and System System Requirement Requirement ............................................3737

Section 11 TroubleshootingSection 11 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................. 3939

Section Section 12 12 Getting Getting Help ....Help ..........................................................................................................................................4040

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Section 1Section 1

Getting to Know Your Digital CamcorderGetting to Know Your Digital Camcorder

OverviewOverview

About this Manual:About this Manual: This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camcorder. AllThis 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.information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice.

For the latest For the latest revision, please visit HYPERLINK http://www.hp.comrevision, please visit HYPERLINK http://www.hp.com/support ./support .

This digital camcorder contains a 5 Mega Pixel sensor that produces H.264 video les. By way of usingThis digital camcorder contains a 5 Mega Pixel sensor that produces H.264 video les. By way of using

H.264 technology, more videos can be taken within certain amount of memory. High quality images withH.264 technology, more videos can be taken within certain amount of memory. High quality images with

up to 12 mega-pixels can also be delivered smoothly. With a color LCD monitor, users can composeup to 12 mega-pixels can also be delivered smoothly. With a color LCD monitor, users can compose

images and examine them easily.images and examine them easily.

This digital camcorder also features video recording at HD resolution of 1440x1080. You can alsoThis digital camcorder also features video recording at HD resolution of 1440x1080. You can also

connect it to an HDTV via HDMI cable, and easily playback recorded high-denition videos on theconnect it to an HDTV via HDMI cable, and easily playback recorded high-denition videos on the

screen HDTV.screen HDTV.

Moreover, the digital camcorder has an advanced uploading feature. With the exclusive built-in YouTubeMoreover, the digital camcorder has an advanced uploading feature. With the exclusive built-in YouTube

Direct application, you can upload the videos captured by the digital camcorder to YouTube moreDirect application, you can upload the videos captured by the digital camcorder to YouTube more

effortlessly.effortlessly.

ISO speed and color balance can either be adjusted automatically or allowed to be changed manually.ISO speed and color balance can either be adjusted automatically or allowed to be changed manually.

A 4x dA 4x digitaligital zoom increases you control over the movies and pictures you take.zoom increases you control over the movies and pictures you take.

The built-in memory allows you to take pictures and video without memory card. However, it is stronglyThe built-in memory allows you to take pictures and video without memory card. However, it is strongly

recommended to use a SD or SDHC memory card to fully enjoy the capabilities of this video camcorder.recommended to use a SD or SDHC memory card to fully enjoy the capabilities of this video camcorder.

The SD/SDHC memory card slot located on the top of the digital camcorder easily allows you to expandThe SD/SDHC memory card slot located on the top of the digital camcorder easily allows you to expand

the storage capacity.the storage capacity.

 Note Note

Some of the built-in memory is used for Firmware code.Some of the built-in memory is used for Firmware code.

Standard AccessoriesStandard Accessories

Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included:Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included:

HP V5040u Digital CamcorderHP V5040u Digital Camcorder••

AC AdAC Adapterapter••

Lithiun-ion Rechargeable Battery (NP60)Lithiun-ion Rechargeable Battery (NP60)••

USB CableUSB Cable••

AAV CableV Cable••

HDMI CableHDMI Cable••

CD-ROM ( Software and User’s Manual)CD-ROM ( Software and User’s Manual)••

Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide••

Warranty CardWarranty Card••

Declaration of Conformity cardDeclaration of Conformity card••

StrapStrap••

PouchPouch••

Cleaning clothCleaning cloth••

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Front ViewFront View

Rear ViewRear View

Movie Shutter ButtonMovie Shutter Button

Tele Button(Up Button)Tele Button(Up Button)

Wide Button (Down Button)Wide Button (Down Button)

TV Out PortTV Out Port

Picture Shutter ButtonPicture Shutter Button

RECORD/PLAY mode toggleRECORD/PLAY mode toggle

& RETURN Button& RETURN Button

Mini USB 2.0 portMini USB 2.0 port

LightLight

HDMI Out PortHDMI Out Port

OK ButtonOK Button

LEDLED

Video Resolution toggle / Right ButtonVideo Resolution toggle / Right Button

Illumination light / Left ButtonIllumination light / Left Button

Power ButtonPower Button

LCD PanelLCD Panel

SD card CoverSD card Cover

Macro Focus SwitchMacro Focus Switch

LensLens

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Side ViewSide View

Bottom ViewBottom View

Strap HookStrap Hook

Tripod SocketTripod Socket

MicrophoneMicrophone

SpeakerSpeaker

Battery CoverBattery Cover

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Section 2Section 2

Getting StartedGetting Started

Loading the BatteryLoading the Battery

Before using the camera, users must load Lithium-ion rechargeable battery.Before using the camera, users must load Lithium-ion rechargeable battery.

Follow the arrow A direction and slide to eject the battery cover.Follow the arrow A direction and slide to eject the battery cover.1.1.

Insert the battery following to the correct polarity marks ( Insert the battery following to the correct polarity marks ( + or -).+ or -).2.2.

Close the battery cover rmly.Close the battery cover rmly.3.3.

Inserting and Removing an SD CardInserting and Removing an SD Card

The camera comes with internal memory whiThe camera comes with internal memory which allows you to store pictures and moviech allows you to store pictures and movies. Ys. You can expandou can expand

the memory capacity by using an SD memory card.the memory capacity by using an SD memory card.

Insert the memory card into the right position. Please refer to the gure.Insert the memory card into the right position. Please refer to the gure.1.1.

To remove an installed SD card, press the card inwardsTo remove an installed SD card, press the card inwards2.2.

to release it.to release it.

When the card pops out, gently remove it When the card pops out, gently remove it from its slot.from its slot.3.3.

Recommended memory capacity: 1GB aboveRecommended memory capacity: 1GB above4.4.

NoteNote

When a memory card is tted, movies/pictures are saved on card rather than on the built-inWhen a memory card is tted, movies/pictures are saved on card rather than on the built-in••

memory.memory.

Protecting data on an SD card:Protecting data on an SD card:••SSD card is read-onlyD card is read-only

by locking the by locking the SD card. SD card. No pictures and No pictures and movies movies cancan

be recorded when the SD card is locked. Make surebe recorded when the SD card is locked. Make sure

the lock is on writeable position before recording anythe lock is on writeable position before recording any

media.media. WriteableWriteable

positionposition

Write-ProtectedWrite-Protected

PositionPosition

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TTurning the Camera urning the Camera On and Getting On and Getting StartedStarted

To turn on the camera:To turn on the camera:••

Flip out the LCD panel; the camera will turn on automatically.Flip out the LCD panel; the camera will turn on automatically.1.1.

Or press Power Button for one second to turn on it.Or press Power Button for one second to turn on it.2.2.

To take a movie, press the Movie Shutter Button (To take a movie, press the Movie Shutter Button (• ).• ).

To take a picture, press the Picture Shutter Button (To take a picture, press the Picture Shutter Button (• • ).).

To view stored movies and pictures, press RECORD/PLAY mode toggle and RETURN Button (To view stored movies and pictures, press RECORD/PLAY mode toggle and RETURN Button (••

) once to switch to Playback Mode. Press a second time to return to Record Mode.) once to switch to Playback Mode. Press a second time to return to Record Mode.

Turning the Camera OffTurning the Camera Off

To turn off the camera, you can either press the Power Button for one second, or you can place theTo turn off the camera, you can either press the Power Button for one second, or you can place the••

LCD panel back to its LCD panel back to its original position.original position.

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Section 3Section 3

Enjoying the Record ModeEnjoying the Record Mode

Button FunctionButton Function

Direction Button:Direction Button:

Right ButtRight Button:on: HD(1080p)/WVGA mode switchHD(1080p)/WVGA mode switch

Left Button:Left Button: Digital Light On/ Light On/ Light OFFDigital Light On/ Light On/ Light OFF

Tele Button(Up Button) :Tele Button(Up Button) : Digital Zoom InDigital Zoom In

Wide Button(Down Button) :Wide Button(Down Button) : Digital Zoom outDigital Zoom out

OK Button:OK Button: Menu ON/ValidateMenu ON/Validatethe settingthe setting

Power Button:Power Button: Press down for one second to turn on orPress down for one second to turn on or

turn off the camera.turn off the camera.

RECORD/PLAY mode toggle and RETURN ButtonRECORD/PLAY mode toggle and RETURN Button

functions:functions:

Switch between Record /Playback ModeSwitch between Record /Playback Mode1.1.

Return to the previous pageReturn to the previous page2.2.

For quick review, press it after recordingFor quick review, press it after recording3.3.

Movie Shutter Button:Movie Shutter Button:

Start to take movie.Start to take movie.1.1.

To stop recording, press it again.To stop recording, press it again.2.2.

Picture Shutter Button:Picture Shutter Button: Start to take picture.Start to take picture.

Macro Focus Switch:Macro Focus Switch: Use this to switch between Macro/Use this to switch between Macro/

close lens focus mode and Normal lens focus Mode.close lens focus mode and Normal lens focus Mode.

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LCD Monitor InformationLCD Monitor Information

The indicator shown below may display on LCD when movies and pictures are recorded:The indicator shown below may display on LCD when movies and pictures are recorded:

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Movie ResolutionMovie Resolution

HD (1080p) (30fps)HD (1080p) (30fps)

HD (720p) (30fps)HD (720p) (30fps)

WVGA (60fps)WVGA (60fps)

VGA (30fps)VGA (30fps)

QVGA (30fps)QVGA (30fps)

Picture ResolutionPicture Resolution

HighHigh

StandardStandard

LowLow

(2)(2)

Number of images that can still be taken at current resolutionNumber of images that can still be taken at current resolution

Recording time of movie that can still be taken at current resolutionRecording time of movie that can still be taken at current resolution

(3)(3)

Digital Light OnDigital Light On

Light OnLight On

(4)(4) Self timer enabledSelf timer enabled

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(5)(5) Motion DetectionMotion Detection

(6)(6)

SceneScene

SkinSkin

NightNight

BacklightBacklight

(7)(7) Macro Position FocusingMacro Position Focusing

(8)(8) Manual White BalanceManual White Balance

(9)(9) SD Card insertedSD Card inserted

(10)(10)

Battery: full powerBattery: full power

Battery: medium powerBattery: medium power

Battery: low powerBattery: low power

Battery: power emptyBattery: power empty

(11)(11)

Zoom meter:Zoom meter:

HD(1080p):2X (2X Digital zoom)HD(1080p):2X (2X Digital zoom)

Other video resolution:1X~4X (4X Digital zoom)Other video resolution:1X~4X (4X Digital zoom)

(12)(12) StabilizationStabilization

 Note Note

Scene: B/W / Classic / Nagative effect can be previewed immediately without indicator on theScene: B/W / Classic / Nagative effect can be previewed immediately without indicator on the

LCDLCD

Movie RecordingMovie Recording

Press Movie Shutter Button (Press Movie Shutter Button (• • ) ) to to start start recording. recording. When When a a movie movie is is recording, recording, a a time time indicator indicator willwill

display on LCD monitor. To stop recording, press Movie Shutter Button (display on LCD monitor. To stop recording, press Movie Shutter Button () again.) again.

Press RECORD/PLAY mode toggle and RETURN Button (Press RECORD/PLAY mode toggle and RETURN Button (• • ) ) to to view view the the recorded recorded movie.movie.