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V5020u

Digital Camcorder

User Manual 

Summary of Contents for V5020U

Page 1: ...V5020u Digital Camcorder User Manual ...

Page 2: ... 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 35 Section 8 Burning the Recorded Clip into a DVD 36 Section 9 Uploading Video Files to Internet 39 Section 10 Specifications and System Requirements 44 Section 11 Troubleshooting 45 Section 12 Getting Help 46 ...

Page 3: ...HDTVs Moreover the camcorder has an advanced uploading feature With the exclusive bulit in YouTube Direct application you can upload the videos captured by the camcorder to YouTube more effortlessly ISO can either be adjusted automatically or allowed to be changed manually A 10x digital zoom increases you control over the videos and photos you take To fully enjoy the capabilities of this camcorder...

Page 4: ...te Button Tele Up Button Zoom In Wide Down Button Zoom Out Record OK Button Lens Microphone Battery Cover Status LED Side View Strap Hook SD Card Cover HDMI Port AV out Port Top View and Bottom View Power Button Battery Cover Latch Tripod Mount Menu Button Mode Button ...

Page 5: ... the AC adapter provided in the packaging Recharging from a PC Laptop USB port Be sure the PC or Laptop is powered up before beginning Connect the camcorder to the PC Laptop 1 USB port using the provided USB cable as illustrated below This should display the PC Mode and Charge Mode menu on the camcorder LCD Use the Tele 2 Wide buttons to highlight Charge Mode Press the Record OK button 3 to select...

Page 6: ...r into an appropriate AC power source such as a wall outlet or AC power strip 2 When powered on camcorder with power adaptor charging the battery is in normal charging mode 3 the charging time is about 5 hours When powered off camcorder with power adapter charging the battery is in express charging mode 4 the charging time is about 3 hours ...

Page 7: ...SB cable from the computer Note If the Safely Remove Hardware icon is not displayed on the tasktray please double click on My Computer Right click on HP V5020u and left click on Eject Then it is safe to remove the unit from the computer Turning the Camcorder On Off and Getting Started To turn on the camcorder Press Power button to turn it on To turn off the camcorder Press and hold the Power butto...

Page 8: ...pping 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 Attach the camcorder to a standard tripod as illustrated below ...

Page 9: ...e 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 Menu Button Press to set up Resolution Motion Detection ISO Audio Volume Self Timer Stabilization Sound TV Out LCD Brightness Language Date Time Default settings Format Auto Power Off and Date Ranking Note There is ...

Page 10: ... 5 6 4 3 2 7 1 8 1 00 30 15 Remain time available for video recording 2 Battery full power Battery medium power Battery low power Battery Empty Charge required 3 SD card inserted 4 Video Resolution Full HD 1920 x 1080 30fps HD 1280 x 720 60fps WVGA 848 x 480 30fps 5 Motion Detection 6 Stabilization 7 Zoom meter 1X 10X 10X Digital zoom ...

Page 11: ...11 EN 8 Current Scene Auto B W Classic Negative Skin Night Backlight ...

Page 12: ...n Photo mode 5 6 4 3 2 7 1 8 1 1030 Remain shots available for photo capture 2 Battery full power Battery medium power Battery low power Battery Empty Charge required 3 SD card inserted 4 Photo Resolution 8 mega pixels 5 mega pixels 3 mega pixels 5 ISO sensitivity 6 Self Timer indicator 7 Zoom meter 1X 10X 10X Digital zoom ...

Page 13: ...13 EN 8 Current Scene Auto B W Classic Negative Skin Night Backlight ...

Page 14: ... During video recording the LED will be illuminated until the recording is stopped 3 When using the self timer feature the LED with flash before the photo begins taking 4 Status LED Photo Recording Three resolution settings are available Resolution 8 mega pixels 5 mega pixels 3 mega pixels Press Record OK button to take photos Press Mode button to switch to Playback mode to view the recorded photo...

Page 15: ...e If the motion detection feature is enabled the camcorder will begin to record video automatically once movement motion is detected in the field of view When movement motion is no longer detected the camcorder will stop recording a few seconds later Follow the steps below to enable this feature I 1 n Video mode press the menu button to display the Settings menu Use the Tele Wide buttons to naviga...

Page 16: ...To zoom in out press the Tele Wide buttons 1 It can be set from 1X to 10X 10X Digital zoom Press 2 Record OK button to record video or take photo Using Delete Function Delete function works in Playback mode In Playback Single view press Delete button to delete the current video In Playback Thumbnail view press Left Right buttons to switch to the previous next video Then press Delete button to dele...

Page 17: ...in 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 Classic Video is recorded in a sepia color palette to give the look of a classic film Negative Video is recorded with a Film Negative effect ...

Page 18: ... 1 While the video is playing press to increase playback speed of the video 2 Continue to press the Right button to increase playback speeds 2x 4x 8x and 16x Left Button Go to the previous video photo 1 While the video is playing press to reverse playback of the video Continue 2 to press the Left button to increase reverse playback speeds 2x 4x 8x and 16x Record OK Button Video file Press to play ...

Page 19: ...nt video time 00 03 10 Total video time 2 Fully charged Partially charge Low power Battery Empty Charge required 3 SD Card inserted 4 Video Resolution Full HD 1920 x 1080 30fps HD 1280 x 720 60fps WVGA 848 x 480 30fps Photo Resolution 8 mega pixels 5 mega pixels 3 mega pixels 5 Audio volume adjustment 6 Fast forwarrd play Fast rewind play 7 Play Pause 8 Stop ...

Page 20: ...deo photo Video Play In Playback Single view of video to press Record OK button to play pause video playing P ress Mode button to stop video playing When a video is playing press the Left button to reverse playback Press the Right button to increase playback speed Playback speeds are 2x 4x 8x 16x and increase by each press of the Left or Right buttons Use Tele Wide buttons to adjust volume Photo P...

Page 21: ...e Menu button to bring up the Protect menu option Press Record OK button 2 to mark and return the Thumbnail view To unlock a protected file In Playback Thumbnail view use the Left Right buttons 1 to navigate to the desired frame then press the Menu button to select Unlock Press the Record OK button 2 to confirm the unlock status of the selected video photo and return to the Thumbnail view Note The...

Page 22: ... press the Left Right 1 buttons to navigate to the desired video frame and press the Menu button to bring up the Add to YouTube menu option Press Record OK button 2 to mark and return the Thumbnail view To not upload the marked video In Playback Thumbnail view press Left Right buttons 1 to move the select frame on the video set to be uploaded before then press Menu button to select Undo option Pre...

Page 23: ... 4 to enter submenu options Press Tele Wide buttons 5 to select the setting options then press Record OK button to validate From the Menu screen you can press Menu button 6 to return Video Photo mode at any time Options Video Photo Mode Settings Menu Default Settings Resolution Motion Detection ISO Audio Volume Self Timer Stabilization Sound TV Out LCD Brightness Default Setting Format Language Ti...

Page 24: ...menu Use the Tele Wide buttons 3 to navigate and choose one of the following options Full HD HD and WVGA Press the Record OK button 4 to confirm the selection and return to the main menu Photo Mode Press Menu button 1 to enter main menu Use Tele Wide buttons to select Resolution Press Record OK button 2 to enter the submenu Use the Tele Wide buttons 3 to navigate and choose one of the following op...

Page 25: ...ing after a few seconds Operation Display Screen Press Menu button 1 to enter main menu Use Tele Wide Buttons to select Motion Detection Press Record OK button 2 to enter the submenu Use the Tele Wide buttons 3 to navigate and choose On or Off Press the Record OK button 4 to confirm the selection and return to the main menu Note The motion detection function will not work properly with a low batte...

Page 26: ...tton 2 to enter the submenu Use the Tele Wide buttons 3 to navigate and choose one of the following options 8M 5M and 3M Press the Record OK button 4 to confirm the selection and return to the main menu Audio Volume Video Mode Operation Display Screen Press Menu button 1 to enter main menu Use Tele Wide buttons to select Audio Volume Press Record OK button 2 to enter the submenu Adjust the volume ...

Page 27: ...ele Wide buttons 3 to navigate and choose On or Off Press the Record OK button 4 to confirm the selection and return to the main menu Stabilization Operation Display Screen Press Menu button 1 to enter main menu Use Tele Wide buttons to select Stabilization Press Record OK button 2 to enter the submenu Use the Tele Wide buttons 3 to navigate and choose On or Off Press the Record OK button 4 to con...

Page 28: ...e sure the appropriate TV standard of your area is selected either NTSC or PAL The wrong TV system setting may cause image video to flicker NTSC standard USA Canada Japan South Korea and Taiwan etc PAL standard UK Europe China Australia Singapore and Hong Kong etc Operation Display Screen Press Menu button 1 to enter main menu Use Tele Wide buttons to select TV Out Press the Record OK button 2 to ...

Page 29: ...ress the Record OK button 4 to confirm the changes and return to the main menu Language Use this option to select the prefered of user interface language Operation Display Screen Press Menu button 1 to enter main menu Use Tele Wide buttons to select Language Press Record OK button 2 to enter the submenu Use Tele Wide buttons 3 to choose the language options Press the Record OK button 4 to confirm ...

Page 30: ...e buttons 4 Press the Record OK button 4 to confirm the changes and return to the main menu Note Please note the AM PM setting to ensure accurate time setting Default Setting This option will return the camcorder to the original factory settings Operation Display Screen Press Menu button 1 to enter main menu Use Tele Wide buttons to select Default Setting Press Record OK button 2 to choose default...

Page 31: ...o select Format Press the Record OK button 2 to enter the submenu Use the Tele Wide buttons 3 to navigate and choose Internal Memory or SD card Press the Record OK button 4 to confirm and return to the main menu Note The software application saved on the internal memory will not be erased if formatted ...

Page 32: ...3 minutes or inactivity to preserve battery power Operation Display Screen Press Menu button 1 to enter main menu Use Tele Wide buttons to select Auto Power Off Press Record OK button 2 to enter the submenu Use the Tele Wide buttons 3 to navigate and choose On or Off Press the Record OK button 4 to confirm and return to the main menu ...

Page 33: ...urrent Page Total Page Total Number Operation Display Screen Press Menu button 1 to enter main menu Use Tele Wide buttons to select Date Ranking Press Record OK button 2 to enter the submenu Use the Tele Wide buttons 3 to navigate and choose On or Off Press the Record OK button 4 to confirm and return to the main menu ...

Page 34: ...ing stored photos and videos on a TV are exactly the same as for viewing them 444 on the camcorder s LCD monitor 16 9 Connecting to a non high definition 4 3 TV Connect one end of the AV cable to your camcorder s AV Out port 111 Connect the other end of the cable to a television 222 Video In Yellow and Audio In White marked mono or L The steps for viewing stored pictures and video on a TV are exac...

Page 35: ... YouTube TM Note More detailed Instructions and Help menu for the editing software can be found within the program once installation is complete Click on the Extra button on the title bar and select Help to open the ArcSoft TM instruction manual For more information about the ArcSoft TM MediaImpression2 software Please visit the web site http mediaimpression arcsoft com for more information All ot...

Page 36: ...re this DVD movie with your family or friends by using a regular DVD player To create a DVD Install ArcSoft MediaImpression Refer to Section 7 111 Click on Windows Start 222 g All Programs g ArcSoft MediaImpression 2 The ArcSoft MediaImpression main screen will appear on your desktop 333 Click on Videos Or you can click on Make Movie to skip step 5 444 ...

Page 37: ...ill appear 555 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 Click on Add Media 666 to add the files into slide Click on Save Share 777 ...

Page 38: ...38 EN Select Burn and click on Next to proceed 888 Click on Start to start the VCD DVD burning 999 Note Please insert a blank writable VCD or DVD into the CD DVD Writer before clicking on Start ...

Page 39: ... a USB connection the AutoPlay window will appear It may be different based on 333 OS recognition If the AutoPlay window does not appear Please click My Computer DVAP DVAP exe to execute the application Note If ArcSoft MediaImperssion is not installed you may be asked to install the H 264 Codec ffdshow for viewing the videos on the Internet Direct correctly The main screen appears automatically on...

Page 40: ...ick on the up down icon to change the pages Click on the video clips 222 you want to upload Click on UPLOAD to start uploading 333 To playback the video file Double click on the video clip on the thumbnail screen 111 Click on the Play Pause icon 222 to play pause Click on the Return icon to return to the thumbnail preview screen ...

Page 41: ...o YouTube Install ArcSoft MediaImpression Refer to Section 7 111 Click on Windows Start 222 g All Programs g ArcSoft MediaImpression 2 The ArcSoft MediaImpression main screen will appear on your desktop 333 Click on Videos 444 The operation screen will appear 555 Select the folder that contains the video files you want to upload Select the files in the display area Click on Upload to YouTube at th...

Page 42: ...42 EN Fill in your YouTube account information in the blanks and then click on Login 666 ...

Page 43: ...43 EN Fill in the information of the video clips in the blanks and then click on Upload 777 ...

Page 44: ...ecording Time About 2 hours File format Video AVI H 264 Speaker Mono PC interface USB 2 0 mini port HDMI HDMI 1 2 TV out NTSC PAL selectable HDMI Battery Lithium ion rechargeable battery BL 5C Dimension 100x51 5x17 5mm Weight 93g with battery System requirements Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 Intel Pentium 4 2 4 GHz or above 512 MB RAM CD ROM Drive 1 GB free HDD space Available USB port 16 bit Color...

Page 45: ...emory Power is off Press Power Button to turn on The files on the memory card do not display smoothly when the LCD shows the Unsupport SD Card marking The SD SDHC memory card is too slow or contains invalid content Please use performance Class 4 or greater memory cards If the issue continues due to invalid content try formatting the CD SDHC memory card in the camcorder settings menu see page 30 fo...

Page 46: ...to provide a copy of your original dated sales receipt as proof of purchase and the issued RMA number End User customer shall 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 cent...

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