t200 Digital Camcorder User’s Manual
Contents Preface......................................................................................... 1 Photography Terms and Definitions............................................. 4 1. Getting to Know Your Camera.................................................. 5 1.1 Overview...........................................................................................................................5 1.2 Accessories........................................................................................
7.1 Installing Bundled Software...............................................................................................33 7.2 Transferring Photos or Videos to a Computer......................................................................33 8. Uploading Files to Internet.................................................... 34 9. Troubleshooting..................................................................... 38 Troubleshooting......................................................................
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 information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Safety and Handling Precautions General precautions • Do not try to disassemble the product by yourself. This may damage the product or cause electric shock. • Keep the Digital Camcorder away from the reach of children or animals to prevent them from swallowing the batteries or small accessories. • Stop using the Digital Camcorder if any kind of liquid or foreign object enters the Digital Camcorder. Should this occur, power off the Digital Camcorder and contact your dealer for help.
• Do not expose to high temperature above 45°C (113°F) such as in direct sunlight. • Do not incinerate or dispose of in a fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • When charging the battery with the AC adaptor, use the supplied adaptor ONLY. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children and pets. • Replace the battery with the specified type only. Lithium-ion Battery Warning Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Photography Terms and Definitions Terms Definitions Auto Focus (AF) Auto focus refers to a cameras’ ability to adjust its configuration in order to focus properly on a subject regardless of whether it is near or far from the camera. Auto focus lenses generally provide vastly superior image quality than do their fixed focus cousins since they do not have to rely on their depth of field. Also known as: “AF”, “auto-focus”.
1. Getting to Know Your Camera 1.1 Overview The camera is equipped a 5 Mega Pixel sensor that can take H.264 format videos. The H.264 technology allows for extended video recording with less memory. High quality images up to 16 mega-pixels can also be delivered smoothly. With a color LCD monitor, you can view and examine the videos and photos easily. The 3” LCD touch panel is an ideal platform for you to operate your camera. The menu options are accessible with your finger tip.
Front View Tele/Wide Toggle Speaker Macro focus ring LCD Touch Panel Lens Microphone Light Rear View Playback LED Indicator Record LED Indicator [Photo] Button HDMI Port [Video] Button TV Port Mini USB 2.
Side View (With LCD Touch Panel door removed) Power Button [Playback] Button Pause Button Bottom View Tripod Socket SD card Cover 7
2. Getting Started 2.1 Open the battery cover Follow 1 to push and eject the battery cover. Follow 2 to lift the cover. 2 1 2.2 Loading the Battery Before using the camera, you must load the supplied Lithium-ion rechargeable battery. 1. Insert the battery according to the correct polarity marks ( + or -). 2. Close the battery cover firmly. Note • If the camcorder does not power up, make sure that the battery orientated properly.
2.3 Charge your battery It is recommended that the AC adaptor and USB cable included with the camcorder be used for the initial charge. The camera must be turned OFF; a blinking light confirms charging, and the light becomes constant when the charging has been completed. In AC charging Mode, the light will turn itself off automatically after a short time. The full charge time is about 3 to 4 hours. (Actual charging time may vary depending on the condition of the battery.) 2.
2.5 Turning the Digital Camcorder On • To power on the camera: 1. Flip out the LCD panel; the camera will turn on automatically. 2. If the LCD panel is flipped open and the camcorder is off, press [Power Button] for one second. 2.6 Configuring the Initial Date and Time Setup • The time setting screen automatically appears to allow you to setup date and time: Operation Display Screen 1. Touch Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and AM/PM to set. 2. Adjust the numeric value by touching / 3.
3. Using the Record Mode 3.1 Button Function Video Button: 1. Press to take video. 2. To stop recording, press it again. Photo Button: 1. Press to take photo. Tele Button: 1. Zoom In. Wide Button 1. Zoom out. Pause Button: 1. Press to pause the recording. 2. To continue the recording, press it again. Playback Button: 1. Switch to the Playback Mode. 2. For quick review, press it after recording. Power Button: 1. Press down for one second to turn on or turn off the camera. Macro focus ring: 1.
3.2 LCD Monitor Information The indicators shown below may display on LCD when video and photo are recorded: 2 1a 3 4 5 2 1b 6 7 16 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Video Resolution Full HD (1080p 30 fps) HD (720p 60 fps) 1a HD (720p 30 fps) VGA (640X480) Slow Motion (Record video at QVGA resolution.
Scene Skin Night (5) Backlight Black/White Classic Negative (6) Self-timer enabled (7) Motion Detection (Video Recording Only) (8) Menu On (9) Playback Mode On Digital Light On (10) Light On Light Off (11) Stabilization (Video Recording Only) (12) Macro Focusing On (13) Date Printing On (Photo Only) (14) SD Card Inserted Battery: full power Battery: medium power (15) Battery: low power Battery: empty power DC power mode Zoom meter: 1X~16X (16X Digital zoom) (16) Note • Stabilization,
3.3 Video Recording • Press [Video Button] to start recording. When a video is being recorded, a time indicator will display on the LCD monitor ( ). To stop recording, press it again. • To pause recording: Press [Pause Button] to pause recording ( 00:00:36 ). To continue the recording, press it again. • Press [Playback Button] or touch on the screen to view the recorded video.
3.7 Using Light Function • The setting allows you to extend the brightness of the objects that are dark or in the shadow. Using the on-screen button to change the settings. 1. Digital Light On ( ): To extend the dynamic range for backlight and high contrast sense so that the objects will be brighter and clearer. 2. Light On( 3. Light Off ( ): The light will be turned on and keep providing light. ): The light is turned off. 4. Press [Video Button] to start recording or press [Photo Button] to take photo.
3.10 Video Settings Operation Display Screen 1. Touch on the screen in Record Mode. The options menu will be displayed on the screen. 2. Touch the [ ] icon on the screen. The video submenu will be displayed. 3. The Video submenu contains 6 options-- Resolution, Stabilization, Motion Detect, Slow Motion, Time Lapse ,and Pre-record --for you to adjust the camera settings. 3.10.1 Video Resolution Four resolution settings are available.
3.10.3 Motion Detection Record videos automatically when the camera detects a movement. Operation Display Screen 1. In the Video submenu, touch the [ ] icon on the screen. 2. Touch to select [On] or [Off] ( ). 3. Touch the Exit icon ( ) to exit. 4. Camera will start to record video automatically if it detects a movement. It will stop recording approximately 3 seconds after motion is no longer detected. Note • Enabling the Motion Detect function will reduce battery life.
3.10.6 Pre-record The Pre-record function ensures that you will not miss any critical recording opportunities. The video is recorded 3 seconds more before the [Video Button] is pressed. Operation 1. In the Video submenu, touch the [ Display Screen ] icon on the screen. 2. Touch to select [On] or [Off] ( 3. Touch the Exit icon ( ). ) to exit. Note • Aim the camera at the subject and position it securely before the [Video Button] is pressed. 3.11 Photo Settings Operation Display Screen 1.
3.11.2 ISO The camera adjusts the ISO sensitivity of its images automatically. Two manual ISO sensitivity settings are available. (800/1600). It is recommended you leave the setting to Auto.Manually selecting the ISO setting may help compensate for low light situations or subjects in rapid motion. The higher the ISO value, the lighter (also “grainer”) the final photo will be. Operation 1. In the Photo submenu, touch the [ screen. Display Screen ] icon on the 2. Touch to select the desired option. 3.
3.12.1 Light Three light settings are available. • Light On: The light will be turned on and keep providing light. • Digital Light: To extend the dynamic range for backlight and high contrast sense so that the objects will be brighter and clearer. • Light Off: The light is turned off. Operation 1. In the Effect submenu, touch the [ screen. Display Screen ] icon on the 2. Touch to select the desired Light mode option.. 3. Touch the Exit icon ( ) to exit. 3.12.
3.12.3 White Balance The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. However, three manual white balance settings have been made available if you feel the auto mode is not achieving the desired effect. • Auto: The camera automatically adjusts white balance. • Daylight: Under outdoor condition. • Fluorescent: Under fluorescent light condition. • Tungsten: Under tungsten light condition. Operation 1. In the Effect submenu, touch the [ screen. Display Screen ] icon on the 2.
4. Using the Playback Mode 4.1 Button Function The Buttons have the following functions in Playback Mode. Video Button: 1. Press to switch from playback mode to live view mode. Press again to begin recording video Photo Button: 1. Press to go the Record Mode Tele/Wide Toggle 1. Move to the “T” position to zoom in the photo. Wide Button 1. Move to the “W” position to zoom out of the photo. Pause Button: 1. In Video Playback Mode, press to pause the recorded video. Playback Button: 1.
4.2 LCD Monitor Information Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode: Video Playback Mode 1 2 Photo Playback Mode 1 2 2 3 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 9 11 Video Resolution Full HD (1080p 30 fps) HD (720p 60 fps) HD (720p 30 fps) VGA (640X480) (1) Slow Motion (QVGA) Photo Resolution 16MP 5MP 3MP (2) (3) 00:09:25 0003/0005 Video playback time counter. Current number/ Total number of photo/video.
Video play (7) Video pause (8) Video fast forward (9) Next video/photo (10) Delete Slideshow (11) (12) Slideshow stop Magnification Indicator 24
4.3 Operations for Playback Mode The Playback Mode is for viewing and managing videos and photos on the built-in memory or on an SD Card. Operation 1. Press [Playback Button] or touch Display Screen on the screen to switch to the Playback mode. 2. Touch to select the specific option. 3. Touch ( ) to back to Record Mode. 4.4 Video Playback Operation Display Screen / to play 1. In the Video Playback mode, touch or pause the video. 2.
4.4.1 Delete Videos Operation Display Screen 1. Touch to go to the Delete option screen. 2. Touch to delete the current video or cancel the operation and to exit; touch all videos. to to delete 3. Before all videos are about to be deleted, a confirmation screen will appear; touch the operation and to execute to cancel the operation. Note • If a memory card has been inserted, you can only delete those videos stored on the card. • Videos on a written-protected memory card cannot be deleted. 4.
4.5.1 Delete Photo Operation Display Screen 1. Touch to go to the Delete option screen. 2. Touch to delete the current photo or cancel the operation and to exit; touch photos. to to delete all 3. Before all photos are deleted, a confirmation screen will appear; touch to execute the operation and cancel the operation. to Note • If a memory card has been inserted, you can only delete those photos stored on the card. • Photos on a written-protected memory card cannot be deleted.
5. Setting Your Camera 5.1 Setting Menu Operation Display Screen on the screen in Record Mode. The 1. Touch options menu will be displayed. 2. Touch the [ ] icon on the screen. The settings submenu will be displayed. 3. The Setting submenu contains 7 options for configuring your camera setup. They are Sound (operation sound), TV, Language, Time Setting, Date Printing, Format, and Default Setting. 5.1.1 Sound Enable or disable the keypad tone and the operation sound. Operation 1.
5.1.3 Language Use this option to select the language of the user interface. Operation 1. In the Setting menu, touch the [ Display Screen ] icon on the screen. 2. Touch to select the desired option. 3. Touch the Exit icon ( ) to exit. 5.1.4 Time Setting Operation Display Screen ] icon on the 1. In the Setting menu, touch the [ screen to enter the time setting screen. 2. Touch Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and AM/PM to set. 3. Adjust the numeric value by touching / 4.
5.1.6 Format Use this function to format the internal or external (when a SD/SDHC memory card is inserted) memory. Please note that once a format has been selected, ALL video and photos will be PERMANETLY erased and CANNOT be restored. Be sure to save any desired video and photos to another location such as a PC/laptop before formatting. Operation 1. In the Setting menu, touch the [ screen. Display Screen ] icon on the 2. Touch to select [Yes] or [No] ( (Touch [Yes] 3. Touch the [Yes and the [No ).
5.1.7 Default Setting To restore the default factory settings, select this option. Operation 1. In the Setting menu, touch the [ screen. Display Screen ] icon on the 2. Touch to select [Yes] or [No] ( (Touch [Yes] screen.) 3. Touch the [Yes and the [No ). to enter the confirmation ] icon to execute the operation ] icon to cancel the operation.
6. Viewing Photos and Videos on TV 6.1 Connecting to a High-Definition 16:9(Wide) TV 1. Connect the HDMI cable to your camera’s HDMI Out port. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to a HDMI compatible television. 3. Set the video input source of your TV to the appropriate HDMI input. 4. The steps for viewing stored videos and photos on HDTV are exactly the same as for viewing them on the LCD screen. Review the Playback section of this manual for additional details.
7. Viewing Video & Photo on PC 7.1 Installing Bundled Software The CD-ROM supplied with this camera contains 2 pieces of software. • ArcSoft MediaImpression is a user-friendly application that helps you managing your media, burning your video into DVD, and uploading your files to the web sites easily. • Adobe Reader is a popular program that you need to have installed to read the User’s Manual. Many computer users will find they already have this software installed on their computer.
8. Uploading Files to Internet The built-in Internet Direct application offers you an easy way to upload your files to Internet instantly. It helps you share them with your family and friends on the Internet. To playback the video file: 1. Double click on the video clip on the thumbnail screen. 2. Click on the Play/Pause icon to play/pause. Click on the Return icon to return to the thumbnail preview screen. To upload files to Internet: 1.
If the AutoPlay window does not appear click: [My Computer]-->[DVAP]-->[DVAP.exe] to execute the application. This may vary slightly, depending on the OS you are using. Once you have launched the application, the main screen appears automatically on the desktop. (To view the recorded clips on Internet Direct, it is necessary to install ArcSoft MediaImpression first. ) Note • The social media Web site may not be accessible in certain regions. • You must have internet access to upload videos to a Web site.
3. The first time you use Internet Direct, you will need to click on the gear icon located on the top right of the screen next to the YouTube icon and provide your YouTube login information. Once you have saved this, you will not need to do this again. 4. On the thumbnail screen, click on the up/down icon to change the pages. Click on the file(s) you want to upload. 5. Click on “ UPLOAD” to start uploading. 6. Click on “ CANCEL” to stop uploading.
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9. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. If the LCD preview is not clear while shooting, how can the focus be adjusted? Try to switch between Macro and Normal Mode. 2. The files on the memory card do not display smoothly when the LCD shows the “!” marking. The “!” means the SD card is low speed or contains incompatible content inside. The way to resolve this condition is to format SD card by the camera instead of a PC (Please refer to the detailed Format instruction in User's Manual-Section 5).
11. 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 HP Branded Product warranty agent from the support contact list provided below.
Contact/phone Support: Country Language Number Europe Region (EMEA) België Nederlandsk/ Deutsch + 32 2700 1724 Deutschland Deutsch + 49 6950073896 España Español + 34 914533458 France Français + 33 171230454 Ireland English + 353 1850882016 Italia Italiano + 39 269682189 Nederland Nederlandsk + 31 202015093 Schweiz Deutsch/ Italiano UK English + 44 2073652400 United States English 1.866.694.7633 Canada English and French 1.866.694.
Specifications and System Requirements Specification Image sensor 5 Mega pixel CMOS sensor Operation modes Video record, Photo record Lens Fixed Focus (F 2.
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