User Guide 1080p Digital Camcorder NS-DV111080F
Contents Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System requirements . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Selecting the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning help text on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Auto Power Off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the TV format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resetting your camcorder to the factory default settings . . . . . . . . .
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Important safety instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use your camcorder near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not leave your camcorder near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
NS-DV111080F Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Introduction Front Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-DV111080F is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Features • Full HD 1920 × 1080p (30fps) mode offers high quality video capture • 12× optical zoom, 10× digital zoom • 3.
Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Back Right SET BUSY POWER S TA RT/ S TO P CB OPEN # Item Description # Item Description 1 Hand strap Use to hold your camcorder. The included lens cap may be stored in the hand strap’s outer pocket during photo or video capture. Left Playback button: In Video mode, press to view recorded videos. In Photo mode, press to view captured photos. 1 USB port and mini HDMI jack: Use the USB port to connect your camcorder to a computer.
NS-DV111080F Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Bottom # Item Description Flash set to Auto: Your camcorder will automatically fire the flash during photo capture if low-light scenes are detected. For more information, see “Using the flash” on page 12. 5 Flash set to On: Your camcorder will always fire the flash when capturing photos, regardless of lighting conditions. For more information, see “Using the flash” on page 12. Indicates the internal memory is being used for storage of photos and videos.
Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder # Item Photo playback mode icons Description Color balance indicator: Indicates the color balance is set to Auto. For more information, see “Adjusting the color balance” on page 15. Color balance indicator: Indicates the color balance is set to Sunny. For more information, see “Adjusting the color balance” on page 15. 13 Color balance indicator: Indicates the color balance is set to Cloudy. For more information, see “Adjusting the color balance” on page 15.
NS-DV111080F Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Video mode icons # Item Description Date stamp: Indicates the date stamp is on. For more information, see “Imprinting the date and time on photos or videos” on page 15. 9 Date/Time stamp: Indicates the date/time stamp is on. For more information, see “Imprinting the date and time on photos or videos” on page 15. Date/Time stamp off: Indicates the date/time stamp is off. For more information, see “Imprinting the date and time on photos or videos” on page 15.
Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder # Item Description # Item Video format: The video format is set to 1920 × 1080p, 30 fps. This is the highest quality video resolution capture your camcorder offers. Video format: The video format is set to 1280 × 720p, 60 fps. This format is ideal for capturing the high definition video of action scenes, such as sporting events. Previous: Touch to view the previous video. Next: Touch to view the next video. 5 Play: Touch to play the currently selected video.
NS-DV111080F Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Setting up your camcorder Installing the battery Note Charging the battery You can charge the battery with the included battery charger. You should fully charge the battery before using your camcorder for the first time. Note The battery cannot be charged by connecting your camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable. The battery cannot be charged by connecting your camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable.
Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder 3 To remove the card, press in on the card to release it. When the card pops out slightly, pull it out of the slot. Note • • • We recommend using a memory card with a capacity of 1 GB or higher. When a memory card is inserted, videos and photos are automatically saved to the card rather than to the internal memory. Always turn off your camcorder before inserting or removing a memory card.
NS-DV111080F Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder 3 Press (left) on the navigation control to turn on the Macro function. (macro icon) appears on the LCD. 4 Aim the lens, then press the button to start recording. 5 Press the button again to stop recording. Note Make sure that you turn off the Macro function when you are not taking close-up videos. To do this, press left again on the navigation control. The macro icon will disappear from the LCD.
Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder To delete all videos: 1 Turn the Mode Dial to to switch to Video mode. 2 Press the (playback) button to switch to Playback mode. The Playback mode main menu opens. 4 Aim the lens, and then half-press the photo shutter button to focus on the subject. When the focus bars in the middle of the LCD turn green, fully press the photo shutter button to capture the image. Note Make sure that you turn off the Macro function when you are not taking close-up photos.
NS-DV111080F Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder • Press (zoom in) on the T/W button to zoom in on a photo, or press (zoom out) on the T/W button to zoom out on a photo. When you have zoomed in on a photo, four-direction icons appear on the LCD. Touch these icons to pan the image up, down, left, or right. You can also press the (up), (down), (left), or (right) on the navigation control to pan the photo. 6 Press 7 Press once to exit zoom mode. again to exit Playback mode.
Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Using the LED light Using the self-timer Your camcorder has a built-in LED light to provide additional light in low-light settings. When you turn on the self-timer, your camcorder waits 5 or 10 seconds before taking a photo. To use the LED light: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Turn the Mode dial to or . 3 Press the (LED light) button to turn on the light. The (LED light icon) appears on the LCD. To use the self-timer: 1 Turn the Mode Dial to to switch to Photo mode.
NS-DV111080F Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Turning face detection on or off Turning stabilization on or off The face detection feature automatically adjusts settings for best exposure of detected faces. Note This function can only be accessed when Simple mode is off. To turn face detection on or off: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Make sure that Simple mode is turned off. See “Turning Simple mode off” on page 13. 3 Turn the Mode dial to , then press the button. The on-screen menu opens.
Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Adjusting the color balance Your camcorder automatically adjusts the color balance for most conditions. However, you can manually select the color balance for special conditions. Imprinting the date and time on photos or videos Note This function can only be accessed when Simple mode is off. Note This function can only be accessed when Simple mode is off. To adjust the color balance: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Make sure that Simple mode is turned off.
NS-DV111080F Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Setting the video format Setting the video quality Your camcorder offers different video formats to suit your needs: • 1920 × 1080p 30fps (HD in Simple mode): This is the highest quality video that your camcorder can capture. • 1280 × 720p 60fps: Use this resolution for capturing the high definition video of action events, such as sports.
Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Selecting the file format for movies Turning dual video on or off The file format function lets you set the file format type for the videos you record. If you are going to watch and edit your videos primarily on a Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 operating system, select AVI. If you are going to watch and edit your videos primarily on a Mac OS 10.x or higher operating system or you are a Windows user and prefer to watch your videos using Quicktime, select MOV.
NS-DV111080F Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Setting the photo resolution Selecting the aspect ratio To set the photo resolution: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Turn the Mode Dial to , then press the button. The on-screen menu opens. Use the aspect ratio feature to set the aspect ratio of your still images. Select 4:3 for best results when you primarily will be viewing your photos on a standard definition TV.
Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Turning operation sounds on or off By default, your camcorder makes sounds when you access key functions. You can turn the sounds off. To operation sound on or off: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Turn the Mode dial to SET. The on-screen menu opens. 3 Press the (up), (down), (left), or (right) on the navigation control to highlight the Beep icon, then press the center navigation control button. The Beep screen opens. Or, Touch the Beep icon on the LCD. The Beep screen opens.
NS-DV111080F Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder 3 Press the (up), (down), (left), or (right) on the navigation control to highlight the Erase Card icon, then press the center navigation control button. The Erase Card screen opens. Or, Touch the Erase Card icon on the LCD. The Erase Card screen opens. 4 Press (left) or (right) to highlight (erases the card), then press the center navigation control button. Or, Touch (erases the card) on the LCD.
Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Using the Auto Power Off function Selecting the TV format You can conserve battery power by turning on the Auto Power Off function. To use the Auto Power Off function: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Turn the Mode dial to SET. The on-screen menu opens. 3 Press the (up), (down), (left), or (right) on the navigation control to highlight the Auto Power Off icon, then press the center navigation control button. The Auto Power Off screen opens.
NS-DV111080F Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Resetting your camcorder to the factory default settings Note The Factory Reset function will not delete videos and photos you have captured. To reset your camcorder to the factory default settings: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Turn the Mode dial to SET. The on-screen menu opens. Transferring files to a computer Connecting your camcorder to a computer To transfer files to a computer: 1 Make sure that your camcorder is turned off.
Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Using the included software Connecting to a TV using a mini HDMI cable Instructions for using the included software are included in the software’s Help Guide. To access the Help Guide: 1 Start ArcSoft TotalMedia HDCam. 2 Click Options in the upper right corner, then click Help.
NS-DV111080F Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Specifications and default settings Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Image sensor Active pixels Storage media Lens Zoom Focus range LCD monitor Video resolution Color balance Self-timer File format Shutter Battery Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight 24 1/2.3" CMOS 10.0 megapixel sensor 10.0 megapixels Internal: Built-in 128 MB flash memory SD cards: up to 4 GB SDHC cards: up to 32 GB F 1.85~3.1 (f=6.3-75.
Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder Legal notices FCC warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder One-year limited warranty Insignia Products (“Insignia”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of Insignia brand products and packaged with this warranty statement.
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