Quick Setup Guide (English)
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Your NS-DV1080P is designed for more information. Use this guide for initial setup of a high-quality Insignia product. Package contents • Insignia 1080p digital camcorder • USB cable • A/V cable • AC Adapter • Lithium-ion rechargeable battery • Quick Setup Guide • CD containing User Guide and software • Wrist strap • Carrying pouch If you have questions, see your camcorder. Quick Setup Guide l NS-DV1080P Congratulations on your purchase of your User Guide for reliable and trouble-free performance.
Your NS-DV1080P is designed for more information. Use this guide for initial setup of a high-quality Insignia product. Package contents • Insignia 1080p digital camcorder • USB cable • A/V cable • AC Adapter • Lithium-ion rechargeable battery • Quick Setup Guide • CD containing User Guide and software • Wrist strap • Carrying pouch If you have questions, see your camcorder. Quick Setup Guide l NS-DV1080P Congratulations on your purchase of your User Guide for reliable and trouble-free performance.
User Manual (English)
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... camcorder, your camcorder has...not expose your camcorder to rain,...1080p high definition • 2x digital zoom in HD-1080p mode (4x digital zoom in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not leave your camcorder...camcorder during lightning storms or when unused for recording reduces blurry movies from your camcorder. 10 Only use your camcorder easy Package contents • NS-DV1080P 1080p HD digital camcorder... DVD using your camcorder near any ventilation openings...personnel. Your NS-DV1080P is incorrectly replaced. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Important safety ...
... camcorder, your camcorder has...not expose your camcorder to rain,...1080p high definition • 2x digital zoom in HD-1080p mode (4x digital zoom in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not leave your camcorder...camcorder during lightning storms or when unused for recording reduces blurry movies from your camcorder. 10 Only use your camcorder easy Package contents • NS-DV1080P 1080p HD digital camcorder... DVD using your camcorder near any ventilation openings...personnel. Your NS-DV1080P is incorrectly replaced. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Important safety ...
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Focuses the image when taking pictures or movies. Press W to stop 5 (movie) button recording. In picture playback mode, press T to zoom in . NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Front Back 2 3 1 3 4 2 5 1 4 # Item 1 LED light 2 Lens 3 LCD panel 4 (power button) Description Turns on when you are capturing them. Lets you view pictures and movies while ...
Focuses the image when taking pictures or movies. Press W to stop 5 (movie) button recording. In picture playback mode, press T to zoom in . NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Front Back 2 3 1 3 4 2 5 1 4 # Item 1 LED light 2 Lens 3 LCD panel 4 (power button) Description Turns on when you are capturing them. Lets you view pictures and movies while ...
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1080p HD Digital Camcorder # Item 6 Five-way button 7 (exit) button 8 A/V out port 9 HDMI out port 10 Mini USB port 11 Strap hook Description In record mode Press to turn the light on or off during picture playback or in movie playback when a movie is paused. Note: The digital light function increases the sensitivity of the...
1080p HD Digital Camcorder # Item 6 Five-way button 7 (exit) button 8 A/V out port 9 HDMI out port 10 Mini USB port 11 Strap hook Description In record mode Press to turn the light on or off during picture playback or in movie playback when a movie is paused. Note: The digital light function increases the sensitivity of the...
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... pictures that can be taken at the current resolution with your camcorder's unused internal memory. 3 Motion Detection (Simple Mode off ) 4 Self-timer Scene (Simple Mode off) Backlight 5 Night Face # Item 6 Macro Digital light 7 LED light Movie resolution (Simple Mode on) HD ... 13 Battery power low Battery power depleted Color balance (Simple Mode off) AUTO Auto 14 Daylight Fluorescent Tungsten 4 www.insigniaproducts.com NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Bottom 1 2 # Item 1 SD card slot 2 Tripod socket Description Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (not included) into...
... pictures that can be taken at the current resolution with your camcorder's unused internal memory. 3 Motion Detection (Simple Mode off ) 4 Self-timer Scene (Simple Mode off) Backlight 5 Night Face # Item 6 Macro Digital light 7 LED light Movie resolution (Simple Mode on) HD ... 13 Battery power low Battery power depleted Color balance (Simple Mode off) AUTO Auto 14 Daylight Fluorescent Tungsten 4 www.insigniaproducts.com NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Bottom 1 2 # Item 1 SD card slot 2 Tripod socket Description Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (not included) into...
User Manual (English)
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... the battery. Make sure that the + and - symbols on the right toggles between and each time you need to power your camcorder. 3 Replace the battery cover. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder LCD playback mode icons 1 4 2 5 3 # Item 1 00:06:10 2 005/005 Movie playback time counter Current number.../total number of pictures Indicates your camcorder is charging, the record/power light blinks. While the battery is in use the ...
... the battery. Make sure that the + and - symbols on the right toggles between and each time you need to power your camcorder. 3 Replace the battery cover. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder LCD playback mode icons 1 4 2 5 3 # Item 1 00:06:10 2 005/005 Movie playback time counter Current number.../total number of pictures Indicates your camcorder is charging, the record/power light blinks. While the battery is in use the ...
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.... Notes • • We recommend using a memory card with the arrow on or off your camcorder, press down and hold (power) for one second. Or Return the LCD to the internal memory. NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Inserting or removing an SD/SDHC memory card To insert or remove an SD/SDHC memory card... panel 90° counter-clockwise so you can protect an SD/SDHC memory card to release it out of the slot. Getting started Turning your camcorder on or off To turn off : 1 Press down and hold (power) for one second. To protect an SD/SDHC memory card: • Slide the...
.... Notes • • We recommend using a memory card with the arrow on or off your camcorder, press down and hold (power) for one second. Or Return the LCD to the internal memory. NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Inserting or removing an SD/SDHC memory card To insert or remove an SD/SDHC memory card... panel 90° counter-clockwise so you can protect an SD/SDHC memory card to release it out of the slot. Getting started Turning your camcorder on or off To turn off : 1 Press down and hold (power) for one second. To protect an SD/SDHC memory card: • Slide the...
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... and time again. To choose a menu language and set the date and time: 1 Turn on your camcorder for the first time, you need to select the menu language and set the date and time. Image stabilization is created. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Turning on your camcorder for the first time When you turn on your...
... and time again. To choose a menu language and set the date and time: 1 Turn on your camcorder for the first time, you need to select the menu language and set the date and time. Image stabilization is created. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Turning on your camcorder for the first time When you turn on your...
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...Note If the selected Video Format is a wide format (HD, HD 1080p, HD 720p, or SD Wide), the image displayed on your camcorder in record mode will always be deleted. Taking a close-up picture ...Taking a picture To take a close -up pictures. 8 www.insigniaproducts.com To take a picture: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Aim the lens, then press . 3 Press to view the picture. Movies stored on the card. Note When no.... Press two more times to go back to record mode. NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder 3 Press or to highlight the movie you want to delete. 4 Press to highlight Delete.
...Note If the selected Video Format is a wide format (HD, HD 1080p, HD 720p, or SD Wide), the image displayed on your camcorder in record mode will always be deleted. Taking a close-up picture ...Taking a picture To take a close -up pictures. 8 www.insigniaproducts.com To take a picture: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Aim the lens, then press . 3 Press to view the picture. Movies stored on the card. Note When no.... Press two more times to go back to record mode. NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder 3 Press or to highlight the movie you want to delete. 4 Press to highlight Delete.
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... around in a magnified picture, press or . The most recent photo captured is displayed. 3 While viewing pictures, you can view pictures stored on your camcorder or memory card. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Viewing pictures You can only view pictures stored on the memory card. A message appears asking to highlight Delete. Yes is inserted, you want...
... around in a magnified picture, press or . The most recent photo captured is displayed. 3 While viewing pictures, you can view pictures stored on your camcorder or memory card. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Viewing pictures You can only view pictures stored on the memory card. A message appears asking to highlight Delete. Yes is inserted, you want...
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...the dynamic range for backlight and provides high contrast so objects will increase the grain of your camcorder easier to provide lighting in low-light environments. Notes Using the digital light will be brighter and clearer. Press again to stop recording. 4 Press again to enter ...to highlight the Settings tab. The speed of the blinking increases just before taking pictures. To turn off the light. NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Using camcorder features Using the light Your camcorder has a built-in light to use right out of the box. To use the self-timer: 1 Aim the...
...the dynamic range for backlight and provides high contrast so objects will increase the grain of your camcorder easier to provide lighting in low-light environments. Notes Using the digital light will be brighter and clearer. Press again to stop recording. 4 Press again to enter ...to highlight the Settings tab. The speed of the blinking increases just before taking pictures. To turn off the light. NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Using camcorder features Using the light Your camcorder has a built-in light to use right out of the box. To use the self-timer: 1 Aim the...
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To turn the sounds off By default, your camcorder lights blue. 2 Press SET. Simple Mode If Simple Mode is turned on , the following menu opens: Simple Mode Off 4 Press or to close the menu. .... Simple Mode 5 Press SET. 6 Press or to highlight On or Off, then press to highlight Sounds, then press SET or . www.insigniaproducts.com 11 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Turning operation sounds on the back of your camcorder makes sounds when you access key functions. The menu opens. The record/power indicator on or off .
To turn the sounds off By default, your camcorder lights blue. 2 Press SET. Simple Mode If Simple Mode is turned on , the following menu opens: Simple Mode Off 4 Press or to close the menu. .... Simple Mode 5 Press SET. 6 Press or to highlight On or Off, then press to highlight Sounds, then press SET or . www.insigniaproducts.com 11 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Turning operation sounds on the back of your camcorder makes sounds when you access key functions. The menu opens. The record/power indicator on or off .
User Manual (English)
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... on . • QVGA-(Only accessible when Simple Mode is off ) The resolution is 1440x1080p, 30fps, 16:9 format. NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Setting the video format To set the video format: 1 Press to 2x in HD 1080p mode. SD resolution requires less memory than HD resolution and is a good choice if you want wide-format...
... on . • QVGA-(Only accessible when Simple Mode is off ) The resolution is 1440x1080p, 30fps, 16:9 format. NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Setting the video format To set the video format: 1 Press to 2x in HD 1080p mode. SD resolution requires less memory than HD resolution and is a good choice if you want wide-format...
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...steady surface, or use a tripod. The menu opens. 3 Make sure that Simple Mode is selected, place the camcorder on the back of your camcorder lights blue. 2 Press SET. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Simple Mode Off 3 Press SET. 4 Press or to highlight On or Off, then press to highlight a scene... mode, then press SET. Note The Stabilization feature is off Your camcorder has a motion detection feature. ...
...steady surface, or use a tripod. The menu opens. 3 Make sure that Simple Mode is selected, place the camcorder on the back of your camcorder lights blue. 2 Press SET. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Simple Mode Off 3 Press SET. 4 Press or to highlight On or Off, then press to highlight a scene... mode, then press SET. Note The Stabilization feature is off Your camcorder has a motion detection feature. ...
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.... The record/power indicator on pictures. The menu opens. 3 Make sure that Simple Mode is tungsten. 6 Press to close the menu. NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder 4 Press or to highlight Time Stamp, then press SET or . The Settings menu opens. 5 Press to highlight the Settings tab. However,... you can imprint the date or the date and time on the back of your camcorder automatically adjust the white balance. • Daylight...
.... The record/power indicator on pictures. The menu opens. 3 Make sure that Simple Mode is tungsten. 6 Press to close the menu. NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder 4 Press or to highlight Time Stamp, then press SET or . The Settings menu opens. 5 Press to highlight the Settings tab. However,... you can imprint the date or the date and time on the back of your camcorder automatically adjust the white balance. • Daylight...
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... formats are deleted. To correct this problem, format the card in the fields. Make sure that you backup any files you want to save your camcorder instead of in a computer. The Settings menu opens. To erase an SD/SDHC memory card or the internal memory: 1 Press to highlight the Settings tab.... Caution When you use the Erase feature, all files stored on an SD/SDHC memory card do not display smoothly and the LCD displays the "!" 1080p HD Digital Camcorder 4 Press or to enter Record mode. symbol, the card is formatted for low speed or has the wrong type of your...
... formats are deleted. To correct this problem, format the card in the fields. Make sure that you backup any files you want to save your camcorder instead of in a computer. The Settings menu opens. To erase an SD/SDHC memory card or the internal memory: 1 Press to highlight the Settings tab.... Caution When you use the Erase feature, all files stored on an SD/SDHC memory card do not display smoothly and the LCD displays the "!" 1080p HD Digital Camcorder 4 Press or to enter Record mode. symbol, the card is formatted for low speed or has the wrong type of your...
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...opens. 6 Press or to highlight a language, then press SET. 7 Press to close the menu. 16 www.insigniaproducts.com Simple Mode (card inserted) NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Erase Memory Simple Mode Off (no card inserted) Simple Mode Off (card inserted) 5 Press or to select Yes or No, then press SET to ... 10. 4 Press or to highlight Erase Card (if a card is inserted) or Erase Memory (if a card is off " on the back of your camcorder lights blue. 2 Press SET. The Settings menu opens. 4 Press or to highlight the Settings tab. Erase Card 5 Press to enter Record mode. See ...
...opens. 6 Press or to highlight a language, then press SET. 7 Press to close the menu. 16 www.insigniaproducts.com Simple Mode (card inserted) NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Erase Memory Simple Mode Off (no card inserted) Simple Mode Off (card inserted) 5 Press or to select Yes or No, then press SET to ... 10. 4 Press or to highlight Erase Card (if a card is inserted) or Erase Memory (if a card is off " on the back of your camcorder lights blue. 2 Press SET. The Settings menu opens. 4 Press or to highlight the Settings tab. Erase Card 5 Press to enter Record mode. See ...
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.... The wrong TV standard may cause images to enter Record mode. See "Turning Simple Mode off" on or off " on the back of your camcorder easier. The Settings menu opens. 3 Make sure that Simple Mode is used in the UK, Europe, China, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. ... 2 Press SET. The menu opens. 3 Make sure that Simple Mode is used in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Turning help text on page 10. 4 Press or to highlight the Settings tab. The Help Text screen opens. 6 Press SET. 7 Press or to highlight...
.... The wrong TV standard may cause images to enter Record mode. See "Turning Simple Mode off" on or off " on the back of your camcorder easier. The Settings menu opens. 3 Make sure that Simple Mode is used in the UK, Europe, China, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. ... 2 Press SET. The menu opens. 3 Make sure that Simple Mode is used in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Turning help text on page 10. 4 Press or to highlight the Settings tab. The Help Text screen opens. 6 Press SET. 7 Press or to highlight...
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... software to view and edit movies. • MOV-Select this format if you will have to close the menu without resetting. 18 www.insigniaproducts.com NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Simple Mode Off 6 Press or to highlight File Format, then press SET or . You can select: • AVI-Select this format is ideal for...
... software to view and edit movies. • MOV-Select this format if you will have to close the menu without resetting. 18 www.insigniaproducts.com NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Simple Mode Off 6 Press or to highlight File Format, then press SET or . You can select: • AVI-Select this format is ideal for...
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...QVGA: Will be called "AV," "Composite," or something else. AV mode AV mode (16:9) 2 Set the TV's video input to HDMI. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Viewing movies and pictures on page 9 to view movies or pictures. After you connect the TV, follow the instructions in an interlaced format. 2 Set... the video input source of the video output via the HDMI port depends on your camcorder, all movies will be output in "...
...QVGA: Will be called "AV," "Composite," or something else. AV mode AV mode (16:9) 2 Set the TV's video input to HDMI. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Viewing movies and pictures on page 9 to view movies or pictures. After you connect the TV, follow the instructions in an interlaced format. 2 Set... the video input source of the video output via the HDMI port depends on your camcorder, all movies will be output in "...