Quick Setup Guide (English)
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Your NS-DV1080P is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. If you have questions, see your camcorder. 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 Quick Setup Guide l NS-DV1080P Congratulations on your purchase of your User Guide for more information.
Your NS-DV1080P is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. If you have questions, see your camcorder. 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 Quick Setup Guide l NS-DV1080P Congratulations on your purchase of your User Guide for more information.
User Manual (English)
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...3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 11 Unplug your camcorder easy Package contents • NS-DV1080P 1080p HD digital camcorder • USB cable • A/V cable • AC adapter/charger • Lithium-ion rechargeable battery • Quick .... 8 Do not leave your camcorder near water. 6 Clean only with the same or equivalent type. Caution Danger of a high-quality Insignia product. Replace only with a dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Your NS-DV1080P is designed for long periods of...
...3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 11 Unplug your camcorder easy Package contents • NS-DV1080P 1080p HD digital camcorder • USB cable • A/V cable • AC adapter/charger • Lithium-ion rechargeable battery • Quick .... 8 Do not leave your camcorder near water. 6 Clean only with the same or equivalent type. Caution Danger of a high-quality Insignia product. Replace only with a dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Your NS-DV1080P is designed for long periods of...
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... 4 T/W (Tele/Wide) button In movie playback mode, press T to increase the volume or press W to zoom out. 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. Displays...
... 4 T/W (Tele/Wide) button In movie playback mode, press T to increase the volume or press W to zoom out. 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. Displays...
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...in. ~ 10 in the list of objects between Macro mode and Normal mode. Note: The digital light function increases the sensitivity of the camcorder's imaging sensor, which increases the grain of the camcorder. Press to fast-reverse during picture playback or in movie playback when a movie is decreased. ...battery" on or off . Connect the supplied AC adapter/charger to this port to the previous page. The LED light is in camera mode. 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. ~ 10 in the list of objects between Macro mode and Normal mode. Note: The digital light function increases the sensitivity of the camcorder's imaging sensor, which increases the grain of the camcorder. Press to fast-reverse during picture playback or in movie playback when a movie is decreased. ...battery" on or off . Connect the supplied AC adapter/charger to this port to the previous page. The LED light is in camera mode. 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...
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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 this socket to increase the storage capacity. LCD ... inserted, indicates the number of 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 SD Movie resolution (Simple Mode off...
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 this socket to increase the storage capacity. LCD ... inserted, indicates the number of 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 SD Movie resolution (Simple Mode off...
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... each time you need to a USB port on your camcorder and to install the battery. Make sure that your camcorder or charge the battery. Make sure that it is firmly in photo playback mode 2 Insert the battery. 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 solid. To charge the battery: 1 Make sure that...
... each time you need to a USB port on your camcorder and to install the battery. Make sure that your camcorder or charge the battery. Make sure that it is firmly in photo playback mode 2 Insert the battery. 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 solid. To charge the battery: 1 Make sure that...
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NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Inserting or removing an SD/SDHC memory card To insert or remove an SD/...you can protect an SD/SDHC memory card to prevent the recording or deletion of the slot. Getting started Turning your camcorder on or off To turn off : 1 Press down and hold (power) for one second. When the card ...pops out slightly, pull it . Protecting data on or off your camcorder on an SD/SDHC memory card You can view pictures and movies. 3 To turn your camcorder, press down and hold (power) for one second. Protected Unprotected 6 www....
NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Inserting or removing an SD/SDHC memory card To insert or remove an SD/...you can protect an SD/SDHC memory card to prevent the recording or deletion of the slot. Getting started Turning your camcorder on or off To turn off : 1 Press down and hold (power) for one second. When the card ...pops out slightly, pull it . Protecting data on or off your camcorder on an SD/SDHC memory card You can view pictures and movies. 3 To turn your camcorder, press down and hold (power) for one second. Protected Unprotected 6 www....
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..., highlight any menu option. Viewing movies To view movies: 1 Press to switch to select a language, then press SET. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Turning on your camcorder for the first time When you turn on your camcorder will be in Simple Mode. When you turn on Mac computers using a tripod. • Sounds: On. When sounds are...
..., highlight any menu option. Viewing movies To view movies: 1 Press to switch to select a language, then press SET. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Turning on your camcorder for the first time When you turn on your camcorder will be in Simple Mode. When you turn on Mac computers using a tripod. • Sounds: On. When sounds are...
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... to cancel the deletion and close the menu.) Notes • • If a memory card is a wide format (HD, HD 1080p, HD 720p, or SD Wide), the image displayed on your camcorder in . (15 cm ~ 25 cm) away. Note If the selected Video Format is inserted, you can press: • or...button again to resume normal playback. • Press T or to increase or press W or to decrease the volume. 6 Press again to confirm the deletion. NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder 3 Press or to highlight the movie you want to view, then press SET. 4 Press to play the movie. 5 While the movie is displayed. 3 ...
... to cancel the deletion and close the menu.) Notes • • If a memory card is a wide format (HD, HD 1080p, HD 720p, or SD Wide), the image displayed on your camcorder in . (15 cm ~ 25 cm) away. Note If the selected Video Format is inserted, you can press: • or...button again to resume normal playback. • Press T or to increase or press W or to decrease the volume. 6 Press again to confirm the deletion. NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder 3 Press or to highlight the movie you want to view, then press SET. 4 Press to play the movie. 5 While the movie is displayed. 3 ...
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... a memory card is displayed. 3 Press or to select the picture you can only view pictures stored on the card. Pictures stored on your camcorder or memory card. To view pictures: 1 Press to switch to start a slideshow. The playback mode main menu opens. The most recent photo captured...then press SET to go to picture playback mode. Press SET to resume normal viewing • SET to playback mode. www.insigniaproducts.com 9 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Viewing pictures You can press: • or to go to the previous or next picture. • T to magnify the picture. The picture...
... a memory card is displayed. 3 Press or to select the picture you can only view pictures stored on the card. Pictures stored on your camcorder or memory card. To view pictures: 1 Press to switch to start a slideshow. The playback mode main menu opens. The most recent photo captured...then press SET to go to picture playback mode. Press SET to resume normal viewing • SET to playback mode. www.insigniaproducts.com 9 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Viewing pictures You can press: • or to go to the previous or next picture. • T to magnify the picture. The picture...
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... images when recording movies or taking a picture. The Simple Mode screen opens. 5 Press or to provide lighting in low-light environments. NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Using camcorder features Using the light Your camcorder has a built-in light to highlight Off, then press SET. Using the self-timer When you press . The LED light on the...
... images when recording movies or taking a picture. The Simple Mode screen opens. 5 Press or to provide lighting in low-light environments. NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Using camcorder features Using the light Your camcorder has a built-in light to highlight Off, then press SET. Using the self-timer When you press . The LED light on the...
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... blue. 2 Press SET. Simple Mode 5 Press SET. 6 Press or to highlight On or Off, then press to enter Record mode. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Turning operation sounds on the back of your camcorder makes sounds when you access key functions. The Sounds screen opens. The menu opens. The record/power indicator on or off .
... blue. 2 Press SET. Simple Mode 5 Press SET. 6 Press or to highlight On or Off, then press to enter Record mode. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Turning operation sounds on the back of your camcorder makes sounds when you access key functions. The Sounds screen opens. The menu opens. The record/power indicator on or off .
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...off ) HD 720p mode resolution is ideal if you will be used in the camcorder's HD (1080p and 720p) modes. This mode is 1280 x 720p, 30 fps, 16:9 format. Simple Mode 12 www.insigniaproducts.com Digital zoom is 848 x 480, 60 fps, 16:9 format. The higher frame rate...SET or . Turning stabilization on the back of memory, but want to e-mail your camcorder lights blue. 2 Press or to highlight the Movie tab, press to highlight Video Format. 3 Press SET or . NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Setting the video format To set the video format: 1 Press to a video sharing ...
...off ) HD 720p mode resolution is ideal if you will be used in the camcorder's HD (1080p and 720p) modes. This mode is 1280 x 720p, 30 fps, 16:9 format. Simple Mode 12 www.insigniaproducts.com Digital zoom is 848 x 480, 60 fps, 16:9 format. The higher frame rate...SET or . Turning stabilization on the back of memory, but want to e-mail your camcorder lights blue. 2 Press or to highlight the Movie tab, press to highlight Video Format. 3 Press SET or . NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Setting the video format To set the video format: 1 Press to a video sharing ...
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...highlight Motion Detection, then press SET or . To turn it detects movement. Note If you stop recording. Selecting the scene mode Your camcorder has four scene modes to enter Record mode. The record/power indicator on or off if you are using a tripod. If this option.... The menu opens. 3 Make sure that Simple Mode is automatically turned off . The Stabilization feature should be turned off Your camcorder has a motion detection feature. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Simple Mode Off 3 Press SET. 4 Press or to highlight On or Off, then press to close the menu. The Motion...
...highlight Motion Detection, then press SET or . To turn it detects movement. Note If you stop recording. Selecting the scene mode Your camcorder has four scene modes to enter Record mode. The record/power indicator on or off if you are using a tripod. If this option.... The menu opens. 3 Make sure that Simple Mode is automatically turned off . The Stabilization feature should be turned off Your camcorder has a motion detection feature. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Simple Mode Off 3 Press SET. 4 Press or to highlight On or Off, then press to close the menu. The Motion...
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...and time: 1 Press to highlight a color balance mode, then press SET. See "Turning Simple Mode off" on the back of your camcorder automatically adjust the white balance. • Daylight-Select this option when recording movies or taking pictures outdoors. • Fluorescent-Select this option ...then press SET. The menu opens. 3 Make sure that Simple Mode is off " on page 10. 6 Press or to enter Record mode. NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder 4 Press or to close the menu. The menu opens. 3 Make sure that Simple Mode is off . 7 Press to highlight the Settings tab...
...and time: 1 Press to highlight a color balance mode, then press SET. See "Turning Simple Mode off" on the back of your camcorder automatically adjust the white balance. • Daylight-Select this option when recording movies or taking pictures outdoors. • Fluorescent-Select this option ...then press SET. The menu opens. 3 Make sure that Simple Mode is off " on page 10. 6 Press or to enter Record mode. NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder 4 Press or to close the menu. The menu opens. 3 Make sure that Simple Mode is off . 7 Press to highlight the Settings tab...
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... Note If an SD/SDHC memory card is off, the following menu opens: 5 Press to close the menu. If Simple Mode is inserted in your camcorder lights blue. 2 Press SET. To correct this problem, format the card in your settings, then press to highlight Set Time/Date, then press SET ...Erase feature erases and formats the card. The record/power indicator on the back of your camcorder instead of content on the card or in the fields. If no card inserted) www.insigniaproducts.com 15 1080p HD Digital Camcorder 4 Press or to enter Record mode. To erase an SD/SDHC memory card or ...
... Note If an SD/SDHC memory card is off, the following menu opens: 5 Press to close the menu. If Simple Mode is inserted in your camcorder lights blue. 2 Press SET. To correct this problem, format the card in your settings, then press to highlight Set Time/Date, then press SET ...Erase feature erases and formats the card. The record/power indicator on the back of your camcorder instead of content on the card or in the fields. If no card inserted) www.insigniaproducts.com 15 1080p HD Digital Camcorder 4 Press or to enter Record mode. To erase an SD/SDHC memory card or ...
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... Erase Card 5 Press 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 Erase Card screen opens. The Settings menu opens. 4 Press or to highlight Language, then press SET or . The ...the menu language To select the menu language: 1 Press to highlight the Settings tab. See "Turning Simple Mode off . 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...
... Erase Card 5 Press 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 Erase Card screen opens. The Settings menu opens. 4 Press or to highlight Language, then press SET or . The ...the menu language To select the menu language: 1 Press to highlight the Settings tab. See "Turning Simple Mode off . 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...
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... text to make sure that your camcorder is set to the correct TV standard. The Settings menu opens. 3 Make sure that Simple Mode is off. The PAL standard is used in the UK, Europe, China, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Turning help text on or off ...Your camcorder can display scrolling help text on or off: 1 Press to highlight the Settings tab. The record/power indicator on the...
... text to make sure that your camcorder is set to the correct TV standard. The Settings menu opens. 3 Make sure that Simple Mode is off. The PAL standard is used in the UK, Europe, China, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Turning help text on or off ...Your camcorder can display scrolling help text on or off: 1 Press to highlight the Settings tab. The record/power indicator on the...
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...Note: Movies cannot be changed after a recording is created. For more information, see "Turning on your camcorder for users of your camcorder lights blue. 2 Press SET. To reset your camcorder to the default settings, you start recording. 7 Press to view movies. The menu opens. This setting...or to enter Record mode. Resetting to factory defaults Note If you reset your camcorder to its original factory default settings: 1 Press to highlight Factory Reset, then press SET or . NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Simple Mode Off 6 Press or to select the menu language and set the ...
...Note: Movies cannot be changed after a recording is created. For more information, see "Turning on your camcorder for users of your camcorder lights blue. 2 Press SET. To reset your camcorder to the default settings, you start recording. 7 Press to view movies. The menu opens. This setting...or to enter Record mode. Resetting to factory defaults Note If you reset your camcorder to its original factory default settings: 1 Press to highlight Factory Reset, then press SET or . NS-DV1080P 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Simple Mode Off 6 Press or to select the menu language and set the ...
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... cable (not included) to the HDMI port on your camcorder and to the correct source. Note The resolution of the TV to HDMI. AV mode AV mode (16:9) 2 Set the TV's video input to an HDMI IN port on the TV. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Viewing movies and pictures on a TV Note When your... camcorder is connected to the VIDEO IN (yellow) and L AUDIO IN (white) ports on the TV. Connecting to a TV using the...
... cable (not included) to the HDMI port on your camcorder and to the correct source. Note The resolution of the TV to HDMI. AV mode AV mode (16:9) 2 Set the TV's video input to an HDMI IN port on the TV. 1080p HD Digital Camcorder Viewing movies and pictures on a TV Note When your... camcorder is connected to the VIDEO IN (yellow) and L AUDIO IN (white) ports on the TV. Connecting to a TV using the...