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 ..................
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 Definition (HD, 1920 X 1080p) video using H.264 compression. ”H.264 video compression technology helps extend the length of video that can be recorded.
Front & Rear View Status LED Speaker Lens Display Microphone Tele/Up Button /Zoom In Mode Button Menu Button Battery Cover Record/ OK Button Right Button Left Button Delete Button Wide/Down Button /Zoom Out Side View AV out Port SD Card Cover HDMI Port Strap Hook Top View and Bottom View Power Button Tripod Mount EN 4 Battery Cover Latch
Section 2 Getting Started Loading the Battery Before using the camcorder, you must load the Lithium-ion rechargeable battery. 1. Slide the latch at the bottom to remove cover. 2. Insert the battery following to the correct polarity marks ( + or -). 3. Replace the battery cover. Note • When the battery is absent, the date and time will be reset.
Recharging from the AC Adapter 1. Connect the provided USB cable to the AC adapter and camcorder as illustrated below. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an appropriate AC power source such as a wall outlet or AC power strip. 3. When powered on camcorder with power adaptor charging, the battery is in normal charging mode, the charging time is about 5 hours. 4. When powered off camcorder with power adapter charging, the battery is in express charging mode, the charging time is about 3 hours.
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. 1.
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.
Section 3 Enjoying the Video /Photo Record Mode Button Function 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. Mode Button: In Preview mode, press to switch to Video, Photo,and Playback mode.
LCD Monitor Information (Video Mode) The indicators shown below illustrate the OSD (On Screen Display) icons on screen in Video mode.
Current Scene Auto B/W Classic (8) Negative Skin Night Backlight 11 EN
LCD Monitor Information (Photo Mode) The indicators shown below illustrate the OSD (On Screen Display) icons on screen in Photo mode.
Current Scene Auto B/W Classic (8) Negative Skin Night Backlight 13 EN
Status LED behavior 1. When recharging the battery, the LED with flash until fully charged. 2. When the battery is out of power, the LED will flash 3 times per second until the camcorder powers down. 3. During video recording, the LED will be illuminated until the recording is stopped. 4. When using the self-timer feature, the LED with flash before the photo begins taking.
Video Recording • Four resolution settings are available: Resolution Full HD (1920 x 1080,30fps) HD (1280 x 720,60fps) WVGA (848 x 480, 30fps) ) to record videos. When a video is recording, an video recorded time • Press Record/OK button ( indicator will display on LCD monitor. To stop recording, press Record/OK button ( ) again. • Press the Mode button ( ) to switch to Playback mode to view the recorded video.
Using Self-Timer Function (Photo Mode) • If the Self-Timer function is enabled in the setting menu, the camcorder will automatically take a Photo 10 seconds after the Record/OK button ( ) is pressed. This function is useful for self-portraits of family photographs. To enable this feature, follow the steps below: 1. In Photo mode, press Menu button ( 2. Press Record/OK button ( ) and select Self-Timer. ) to choose ON or OFF.
Scence Options From Live Preview mode, use the Left/Right buttons ( mode. / ) to navigate and select the desired scene • Auto: Record with digital camcorder default settings. • Skin: Use to record with an effect to soften skin tone and texture. • Night: Use for night scenes or low light conditions. • Backlight: Take shots or record video when bright light is behind the subject. • B/W: Video is recorded in black-and-white.
Section 4 Enjoying the Playback Mode Button Function The buttons have the following functions in Video /Photo Playback modes. Direction Buttons ( ) Tele (Up) Button: 1. While Date Ranking on, to switch to later date folder. 2. While Date Ranking off, to select page up. 3. Press to increase audio volume while the video is playing. ( ) Wide (Down) Button: 1. While Date Ranking on, to switch to earlier date folder. 2. While Date Ranking off, to select page down. 3.
LCD Monitor Information The indicators shown below illustrate the OSD (On Screen Display) icons on screen in Playback Mode.
Operations for Playback Mode • Press Mode button ( ) to switch to Playback mode. • Press Tele/Wide buttons ( / View while date ranking off. ) to page up / page down in Thumbnail view, to zoom in/out in Single • While in Thumbnail view, press Left/Right buttons ( • Press Record/ OK button ( • Press Delete button ( • Press Menu button ( / ) to view the previous/next video/photo.
Protect Operation Display Screen 1. In Video Playback Single view, press Menu button ( ) to select the [Protect] option. 2. Press Record/OK button ( ) to mark and return the Playback mode. 1. In Playback Thumbnail view, press the Left/Right buttons ( / ) to navigate to the desired video frame and press the Menu button ( ) to bring up the [Protect] menu option. 2. Press Record/OK button ( ) to mark and return the Thumbnail view. To unlock a protected file 1.
Add to YouTube Only video files can uploaded to the YouTube. Operation Display Screen 1. In Video Playback Single view, press Menu button ( ) to select the [Add to YouTube] option. 2. Press Record/OK button ( ) to mark and return Playback mode. 1. In Playback Thumbnail view, press the Left/Right buttons ( / ) to navigate to the desired video frame and press the Menu button ( ) to bring up the [Add to YouTube] menu option. 2. Press Record/OK button ( ) to mark and return the Thumbnail view.
Section 5 Setting Your Camcorder Options in Menu Operation Display Screen 1. In Video/Photo mode, press the Menu button ( up the Settings menu. 2. Press Menu button ( ) to bring ) to back to Video/Photo mode. 3. Use the Tele/Wide buttons ( menu options. / 4. Press Record/OK button ( ) to navigate through the ) to enter submenu options. 5. Press Tele/Wide buttons ( / ) to select the setting ) to validate. options, then press Record/OK button ( 6.
Submenu Options Resolution Use this option to change from Full HD / 8M resolution to lower resolution settings to conserve memory space. Operation Display Screen Video Mode: 1. Press Menu button ( Tele/Wide buttons ( ) to enter main menu. Use / ) to select [Resolution]. 2. Press Record/OK button ( ) to enter the submenu. 3. Use the Tele/Wide buttons ( / ) to navigate and choose one of the following options: Full HD, HD, and WVGA. 4.
Motion Detection (Video Mode) If motion detection is enabled, this camcorder will record video automatically if movement/motion is detected. When movement/motion stops, the camcorder will stop recording after a few seconds. Operation 1. Press Menu button ( Use Tele/Wide Buttons ( Detection]. Display Screen ) to enter main menu. / ) to select [Motion 2. Press Record/OK button ( ) to enter the submenu. 3. Use the Tele/Wide buttons ( / ) to navigate and choose [On] or [Off]. 4.
ISO (Photo Mode) The camcorder allows the user to adjust ISO sensitivity when in Photo mode, there are 3 options in submenu: • Auto: The camera automaticeally adjust ISO sensitivity • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 Operation 1. Press Menu button ( Tele/Wide buttons ( Display Screen ) to enter main menu. Use / ) to select [ISO]. 2. Press Record/OK button ( ) to enter the submenu. 3. Use the Tele/Wide buttons ( / ) to navigate and choose one of the following options: 8M, 5M, and 3M. 4.
Self-Timer (Photo Mode) The Self-Timer allows you to take photos with a ten-second time delay. The self-timer icon will appeatred on the left-upper screen. Operation 1. Press Menu button ( Tele/Wide buttons ( Display Screen ) to enter main menu. Use / ) to select [Self-Timer]. 2. Press Record/OK button ( ) to enter the submenu. 3. Use the Tele/Wide buttons ( / ) to navigate and choose [On] or [Off]. 4. Press the Record/OK button ( ) to confirm the selection and return to the main menu.
Sound Enable or disable operation sound. Operation 1. Press Menu button ( Tele/Wide buttons ( Display Screen ) to enter main menu. Use / ) to select [Sound]. 2. Press the Record/OK button ( ) to enter the submenu. 3. 3. Use the Tele/Wide buttons ( / ) to navigate and choose [On] or [Off]. 4. Press the Record/OK button ( ) to confirm the selection and return to the main menu. TV OUT Make sure the appropriate TV standard of your area is selected – either NTSC or PAL.
LCD Brightness Operation 1. Press Menu button ( Display Screen ) to enter main menu. Use Tele/Wide Buttons ( Brightness]. / ) to select [LCD 2. Press the Record/OK button ( ) to enter the submenu. 3. Adjust the LCD Brightness by using Left/Right buttons ( / ). 4. Press the Record/OK button ( ) to confirm the changes and return to the main menu. Language Use this option to select the prefered of user interface language Operation 1.
Date & Time Operation 1. Press Menu button ( Tele/Wide buttons ( Display Screen ) to enter main menu. Use / ) to select [Date & Time]. 2. Press the Record/OK button ( ) to enter the submenu. 3. Move between date or time items by using Left/Right buttons ( / ). Adjust the date or time by using Tele/Wide buttons ( / ). 4. 4. Press the Record/OK button ( ) to confirm the changes and return to the main menu. Note Please note the AM/PM setting to ensure accurate time setting.
Format Operation 1. Press Menu button ( Tele/Wide buttons ( Display Screen ) to enter main menu. Use / ) to select [Format]. 2. Press the Record/OK button ( ) to enter the submenu. 3. Use the Tele/Wide buttons ( / ) to navigate and choose [Internal Memory] or [SD card]. 4. Press the Record/OK button ( ) to confirm and return to the main menu. Note The software application saved on the internal memory will not be erased if formatted.
Auto Power Off By default, the Auto Power feature is enabled (On). This will allow the camcorder to automatically power down after 3 minutes or inactivity to preserve battery power. Operation 1. Press Menu button ( Wide buttons ( / Display Screen ) to enter main menu. Use Tele/ ) to select [Auto Power Off]. 2. Press Record/OK button ( 3. Use the Tele/Wide buttons ( ) to enter the submenu. / ) to navigate and choose [On] or [Off]. 4.
Date Ranking This function will collect the videos/photos into a document by date ranking under Playback mode. Current Page/Total Page Total Number Operation 1. Press Menu button ( Wide buttons ( / Display Screen ) to enter main menu. Use Tele/ ) to select [Date Ranking]. 2. Press Record/OK button ( 3. Use the Tele/Wide buttons ( ) to enter the submenu. / ) to navigate and choose [On] or [Off]. 4. Press the Record/OK button ( ) to confirm and return to the main menu.
Section 6 Viewing Videos and Photos on a TV Connecting to a High-Definition 16:9(Wide) TV 111Connect one end of the HDMI cable to your camcorder’s HDMI Out port or the dock’s HDMI Out port. 222Connect the other end of the cable to a television’s HDMI port. 333Set video input source of the TV to “ HDMI” option. 444The steps for viewing stored photos and videos on a TV are exactly the same as for viewing them on the camcorder’s LCD monitor.
Section 7 Viewing Videos and Photos on PC Video and Photo Editing Software TM ArcSoft MediaImpression editing software is bundled in the supplied CD. To transfer images to the computer, the software must be installed upon first use when connecting this camcorder to your PC through USB port. TM •• ArcSoft MediaImpression is a user-friendly application that helps you manage your media, burn TM your video to CD/DVD, and upload your videos easily to YouTube .
Section 8 Burning the Recorded Clip into a DVD The bundled software, ArcSoft MediaImpression, can be used to burn movie clips onto a DVD. You can share this DVD movie with your family or friends by using a regular DVD player. To create a DVD: 111Install ArcSoft MediaImpression (Refer to Section 7). 222Click on Windows [ Start ] g[ (All) Programs ] g[ ArcSoft MediaImpression 2 ]. 333The ArcSoft MediaImpression main screen will appear on your desktop. 444Click on [ Videos ] .
555The operation screen will appear: •• Select the folder that contains the video files you want to burn. •• Select the files in the display area. •• Click on [Make Movie] at the bottom menu. 666Click on [Add Media] ( ) to add the files into slide. 777Click on [Save/Share].
888Select [ Burn ] and click on [ Next ] to proceed. 999Click on [ Start ] to start the VCD/DVD burning. Note Please insert a blank, writable VCD or DVD into the CD/DVD Writer before clicking on [Start].
Section 9 Uploading Video Files to Internet The built-in Internet Direct application offers you an easy way to upload your video clips to Internet instantly. It helps you share them with your family and friends on the website. Also, the bundled software, ArcSoft MediaImpression, can be used to upload your video clips to Internet. 9.1 Internet Direct To upload video files marked with to Internet: 111 Select the video clips in Playback Mode.
To upload video files selected manually to Internet: 111 Follow the step 2 and 3 on previous page. 222 On the thumbnail screen, click on the up/down icon to change the pages. Click on the video clips you want to upload. 333 Click on [ UPLOAD] to start uploading. To playback the video file: 111 Double click on the video clip on the thumbnail screen. 222 Click on the Play/Pause icon thumbnail preview screen. EN to play/pause.
To setup your account information for the website: 1. Click on to go to the setup screen. 2. Fill in your account information in the blanks. Then click on “Save”. 9.2 ArcSoft MediaImpression To upload video files to YouTube: 111Install ArcSoft MediaImpression (Refer to Section 7). 222Click on Windows [ Start ] g[ (All) Programs ] g[ ArcSoft MediaImpression 2 ]. 333The ArcSoft MediaImpression main screen will appear on your desktop. 444Click on [ Videos ] .
666Fill in your YouTube account information in the blanks, and then click on [Login] EN 42
777Fill in the information of the video clips in the blanks, and then click on [Upload] 43 EN
Section 10 Specifications and System Requirements Specification Image sensor CMOS sensor Lens Focus range Zoom LCD monitor Storage media Fixed Lens (f=4.76mm; F2.8 ) 1m~ infinite 1X~10X (10X Digital) 2.
Section 11 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Camcorder will not turn on. Can’t take video Possible Cause Solution Power is off. Press Power Button to turn on. Battery is not installed or the battery power level is too low. Load battery in camcorder and charge the battery. Memory is full. Upload Videos or Photos to a PC/ Laptop, or delete unwanted content from the camcorder memory. Power is off. Press Power Button to turn on.
Section 12 Getting Help Should your HP Branded Product require 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 on this document. Supported languages are: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
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