HP V5061u / V5061Au 
Digital Camcorder 
User Manual 
 
 
 
 
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Preface..................................................................... 5 
About this Manual................................................... 5 
Copyright................................................................. 5 
Declaration of Conformity...................................... 6 
Trademark Recognition.......................................... 6 
Safety and Handling Precautions.......................... 6 
Camcorder & Battery Recycle Notice................... 8 
Photography Terms and Definitions ..................... 9 
BIntroduction ....................................... 11 
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BAccessories ................................................. 11 
1.2  Exterior Views ............................................. 12 
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BAdjusting LCD Display................................ 13 
BGetting Started ..................................14 
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BInserting SD Card........................................ 14 
2.2  Charging the Battery................................... 15 
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BLoading the Battery .................................... 16 
BUsing the Touch Screen ............................. 18 
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BSingle Touch ........................................ 18 
BSlide..................................................... 18 
BRotate .................................................. 19 
BButtons & Functions ................................... 20 
BAbout LED Indicators ................................. 22 
BInitial Settings Before Use.......................... 22 
BSetting Date and Time ......................... 22 
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BLCD Display Information...................24 
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BVideo Mode .................................................. 24 
3.2  Photo Mode................................................. 26 
BAudio Mode.................................................. 28 
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BUsing the Camcorder ........................29 
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BVideo Recording.......................................... 29 
4.2  Shooting / Playback Photos ....................... 32 
BTaking a Picture ................................... 32 
BPhoto Playback.................................... 33 
BAudio Recording ......................................... 35 
BVideo / Audio Clip Playback ....................... 36 
BLCD Display Information...................39 
BVideo Playback Mode.................................. 39 
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B Photo Playback Mode ................................ 41 
5.3  Audio Playback Mode ................................. 42 
BMenu Options ....................................44 
BMenu Options in Video Mode ..................... 44 
BVideo Resolution.................................. 44 
BWhite Balance ..................................... 45 
BApply Artistic Effects ............................ 46 
BMetering............................................... 47 
BBacklight .............................................. 49 
BNight Mode .......................................... 49 
BMotion Detection.................................. 50 
Burst .................................................... 51 
BEV Compensation................................ 51 
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BMenu Options in Video Playback Mode..... 53 
BDelete .................................................. 53 
BProtect ................................................. 54 
BDate Ranking....................................... 56 
BMenu Options in Photo Mode..................... 57 
BPhoto Resolution ................................. 57 
BWhite Balance ..................................... 58 
BApply Artistic Effects ............................ 59 
BMetering............................................... 60 
BBacklight .............................................. 60 
BNight Mode .......................................... 62 
BSelf-Timer ............................................ 62 
BBurst .................................................... 64 
BEV compensation ................................ 65 
BMenu Options in Photo Playback Mode .... 66 
BDelete .................................................. 66 
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BProtect ................................................. 68 
6.4.3  Date Ranking....................................... 69 
Autoplay............................................... 70 
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BRotate .................................................. 71 
BDPOF................................................... 72 
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BSetup Menu.................................................. 73 
BInformation........................................... 73 
BDate & Time......................................... 74 
BSound .................................................. 74 
BDefault ................................................. 75 
BTV standard ......................................... 76 
BAuto Power Off .................................... 77 
BFrequency............................................ 78 
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BLanguage............................................. 79 
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BFormat ................................................. 80 
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BFile Numbering .................................... 81 
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BLCD Brightness ................................... 82 
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BInstant Review ..................................... 83 
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BMemory................................................ 84 
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BStart-up LOGO..................................... 85 
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BPC and TV Connection......................86 
BConnecting to the Computer...................... 86 
BConnecting to a Standard TV ..................... 87 
BConnecting to a HD TV ............................... 88 
BInstalling the Software ......................89 
BEditing Software ................................90 
BAppendix............................................91 
Troubleshooting.................................................... 91 
BGetting Help.......................................93 
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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. © Copyright 2010   
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance   
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures:   
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.   
Increase the distance between the equipment and the 
receiver.   
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from 
that to which the receiver is connected.   
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 
help.   
 
 
 
 
 
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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 your warranty and service agreement. 
Declaration of Conformity   
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is 
subject to the following conditions:   
 
 
This device may not cause harmful interference.   
This device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation. 
Trademark Recognition   
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh 
and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. In addition, all 
other companies or product names are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective companies.   
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 operate the Digital Camcorder with wet hands, as this 
may cause electric shock.   
The Digital Camcorder may be damaged in high temperature. 
This Digital Camcorder is designed for use in temperatures 
between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). 
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Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas 
or any area that is close to an air conditioner or heater.   
It is normal that the temperature of the Digital Camcorder 
body rises if the Digital Camcorder is on for a long period of 
time. 
Do not open the battery cover while the Digital Camcorder is 
recording. Doing so will not only make storage of the current 
image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data 
already stored.   
Before using this Digital Camcorder for important occasions, 
be sure to test this Digital Camcorder in order to ensure 
proper operation of the product. 
Power Supply 
 
 
 
 
Be sure to use the type of battery or battery charger provided 
with this Digital Camcorder. Using any other type of battery or 
battery charger might damage the equipment and may void 
any warranty. 
Make sure the battery pack or batteries are placed in the 
correct position. Error in the orientation of battery might 
damage this product. 
Please remove the battery to avoid leaking of battery fluid if 
the Digital Camcorder is not to be used for a long period of 
time. 
This Digital Camcorder can use the NP-40 lithium-ion 
(provided in the product packaging) or 2 Photo Lithium AA 
batteries or Alkaline. DO NOT use NiMH AA batteries. 
Battery Information 
 
 
If battery is already installed, make sure to power off the 
Digital Camcorder before removing and inserting new battery. 
When using a battery in this product, ensure that it is inserted 
correctly. Inserting the battery upside down can cause 
damage to the product and possibly cause an explosion. 
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