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2.7 Connecting to TV (HDMI Cable) 
You can also connect the camcorder to a TV using the HDMI cable 
(optional). 
 
2.8 Connecting to PC (Micro USB Cable) 
Connect the camcorder to a computer with the micro USB cable provided 
as shown. 
  
						

							 
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3 Capturing Videos and Photos 
3.1 Recording Videos 
Your camcorder supports Dual Stream recording. When a video is 
recorded, two video files of different file size are automatically saved in 
the memory card. The smaller file is used to view videos using a 
smartphone. 
1. Turn on the camcorder. By default, the camcorder 
automatically opens to Video mode. 
2. Press the Shutter button to start 
recording. 
3. Press the Shutter button to stop recording. 
3.2 Taking Photos 
1. Turn on the camcorder. 
2. Press the Mode button to switch to 
Photo mode. 
3. Press the Shutter button to capture a photo.  
						

							 
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3.2.1 WiFi 
This menu allows you to connect your camcorder to a smartphone using 
WiFi connection and view the videos and photos recorded from your 
camcorder on the smartphone. 
 Note: Before using this feature, download the HP Xcam app from 
AppStore (iOS) or Google Play (Android OS) on your smartphone. 
1. Press the Mode button repeatedly to switch to WiFi mode. 
2. Press the Shutter button to toggle WiFi 
ON or OFF. 
3. Press the Mode button to exit the WiFi 
screen. 
4. Wait for 30 seconds until the LED flashes to indicate Wi-Fi 
connection is established. 
5. On your smartphone, enable Wi-Fi connection, then search 
and connect to the Wi-Fi network 
HP Xcam. 
6. When prompted for a password, enter the default password 
“1234567890”. 
7. Use the 
HP Xcam app to view videos and photos from your 
camcorder. 
3.2.2 Burst Shooting 
This feature allows you to capture 10 photos with one press of the 
Shutter button.   
1. Press the Mode button repeatedly to 
switch to Burst mode. 
2. Press the Shutter button to start 
capturing photos.  
						

							 
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3.2.3 Time Lapse Shooting 
This feature allows you to continuously capture photos with one press of 
the Shutter button at the preset interval time (1/3/5/10/30/60 seconds). 
Shooting only stops when the Shutter button is pressed again. Those 
continuous shots are combined and saved into one video automatically. 
The recorded video is played back in fast motion (faster than the normal 
playback speed). You can use this feature to record videos such as 
evolution of a construction project, weather changes, or flower blossom. 
1. Press the Mode button repeatedly to switch to Time Lapse 
mode. 
2. Press the Shutter button to start 
capturing photos. 
3. Press the Shutter button again to stop capturing photos. 
Note: Review Adjusting the Settings section 4.3 on how to change the 
Time Lapse interval. 
3.2.4 Self-Timer 
This feature allows you to capture a photo after a 10-second delay. 
1. Press the Mode button repeatedly to switch to Self-timer 
mode. 
2. Press the Shutter button. The photo is 
captured after 10 seconds.  
						

							 
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4 Adjusting the Settings 
To adjust the camcorder settings, press the Mode button repeatedly to 
switch to Set mode and then press the Shutter button to confirm. The 
screen below is displayed: 
 
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SETUP Menu Select SETUP to adjust capture 
settings. 
 Video  Select to adjust the video resolution. 
 FOV Select to adjust the field of view of the 
camera. 
 Time Lapse Select to adjust the interval time 
between capturing photos in Time 
Lapse mode. 
 Up/Down Select to set the camcorder direction 
upside down. This feature is useful 
when using the camcorder as a vehicle 
recorder. 
 Delete Select to delete captured videos or 
photos from the micro SD card. 
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 Exit Select to close the SETUP menu and 
return to the previous menu screen. 
2 
MORE Menu Select MORE to adjust basic camera 
settings.  
						

							 
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 Up/Down Select to set the direction of the OSD 
screen display. 
 LED  Select to turn the LED on or off. 
 Bright  Select to adjust the screen brightness. 
 Beep  Select to adjust the beep volume. 
 Auto-Off Select to set the time for the 
camcorder to automatically turn off 
when not in use. 
 Time Select to set the camcorder date and 
time. 
 RF Select to pair with the RF remote 
control. 
 Default Select to set the camcorder to default 
factory settings. 
 Exit Select to close the MORE menu and 
return to the previous menu screen. 
3  Confirm Press the Shutter button to confirm a 
highlighted item. 
4  Select Press the Mode button to scroll and 
highlight menu items.  
						

							 
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4.1 Video Resolution 
The HP ac200w supports Dual Stream recording. When a video is 
recorded, two video files of different file size are automatically saved in 
the memory card. The smaller file is used to view videos using a 
smartphone. The camcorder captures photos with a fixed resolution of 
5M and supports three resolution options for videos. 
Do the following to select the video resolution. 
1. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. 
2. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode. 
3. Press the Mode button to highlight SETUP. 
4. Press the Shutter button to enter the SETUP menu.  
5. Press the Shutter button to enter the VIDEO submenu. 
      
6. Press the Mode button repeatedly to scroll through the 
resolution options. 
 
16:9 Full HD Video, 
1080P (1920x1080, 30fps) 
 
4:3 Widest HD Video, 
960P (1280x960, 30fps) 
 
16:9 HD video, 
720P (1280x720, 60fps) 
7. Press the Shutter button to confirm.  
						

							 
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8. To exit the menu, press the Mode button repeatedly until the 
EXIT screen appears.   
9. Press the Shutter button to exit SET 
mode.  
4.2 Field of View (FOV) 
This menu allows you to select the view angle of the camcorder lens. 
Do the following to select the FOV. 
1. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. 
2. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode. 
3. Press the Mode button to highlight SETUP. 
4. Press the Shutter button to enter the SETUP menu.   
5. Press the Mode button to highlight FOV. 
6. Press the Shutter button to enter the FOV submenu. 
       
						

							 
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7. Press the Mode button to select ULTRA or WIDE. 
 
Ultra wide angle lens [Up to 170 
degrees]
 
 
Wide angle lens [Up to 120 degrees]   
8. Press the Shutter button to confirm.   
9. To exit the menu, press the Mode button 
repeatedly until the EXIT screen appears. 
10. Press the Shutter button to exit SET 
mode.  
 
 Note: Ultra and Wide are only available in Photo mode. The FOV for 
Video mode is always Ultra. 
4.3 Time Lapse Interval 
 
This menu allows you to select the interval options when capturing 
photos using Lapse mode. 
Do the following to select the shooting interval. 
1. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. 
2. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode. 
3. Press the Mode button to highlight SETUP. 
4. Press the Shutter button to enter the SETUP menu.   
						

							 
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5. Press the Mode button to highlight LAPSE. 
6. Press the Shutter button to enter the LAPSE submenu. 
      
7. Press the Mode button repeatedly to scroll through the 
shooting interval options: 1 SEC, 3 SEC, 5 SEC, 10 SEC,  
30 SEC, and 60 SEC. 
 
8. Press the Shutter button to confirm.   
9. To exit the menu, press the Mode button 
repeatedly until the EXIT screen appears. 
10. Press the Shutter button to exit SET 
mode.  
 
4.4 Up/Down 
This menu allows you to capture videos and photos upside down. You 
can enable this feature when you mount the camera upside down so 
that the captured shots appear right side up when you review it on your 
computer or TV.
  
Do the following to enable this feature. 
1. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. 
2. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode. 
3. Press the Mode button to highlight SETUP. 
4. Press the Shutter button to enter the SETUP menu.