5.0 Megapixel HD Digital Camcorder DVG-1080P User’s Manual Questions? Need Some Help? This manual should help you understand your new product. If you still have questions, call our help line found on the insert with this icon: or visit www.polaroid.com/support.
Product Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. Speaker Capture Lens Light Microphone 5. LED 6. Tele/Wide Button 7. Picture Shutter Button 8. OK / Menu Button 9. Movie Shutter Button 10. Right Button 11. Left Button 12. Record/ Play Button 13. TV Port 14. HDMI Port 15. Battery Cover 16. Mini USB Port 2 Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
17. LCD Panel 18. Power Button 19. Tripod mount 20. SD card slot Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
Table of Contents Product Overview.......................................................................2~3 Table of Contents............................................................................4 1 Getting Started............................................................................7 • Package Contents.....................................................................8 • Checking the Battery Level.........................................................
• • • • LCD Display Information...........................................................29 Operations for Playback Mode...................................................31 Movie Playback.......................................................................32 Movie Playback Mode Menur....................................................33 • Deleting Movies ............................................................................................. 33 • Lock Movies....................
9 Specifications and System Requirements.......................................60 • Specifications.........................................................................60 • System Requirements..............................................................62 10 Troubleshooting.......................................................................63 • Troubleshooting......................................................................63 11 Getting Help................................................
1 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing your new Polaroid DVG-1080P high definition digital video camera. This camera with a 5.0 Megapixel sensor can take high definition videos and high quality still images up to 8.0 Mega pixels. Outstanding features that your DVG-1080P digital video camera has: • A high quality glass lens system for well exposed sharp pictures from 0.
• Package Contents Quick Start Guide Guide de Démarrage rapide Schnellanleitung Guida Rapida Guía Rápida de Inicio Guia de Início Rápido DVG-1080P 8 Quick Start Guide AC Adapter Software CD-ROM Digital Video Camera USB Cable HDMI Cable Warranty Card NP60 Battery AV Cable Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
• Checking the Battery Level Check the battery power level before taking videos or photos. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen. Battery power is full. Battery power is adequate. Battery power is low. Battery power is exhausted. Please recharge the battery. • Installing and Removing the Battery 1. Open the camera’s battery cover by pushing it outwards as illustrated. 2. Insert the battery as illustrated. 3.
• Using Your Battery Our laboratory testing has shown that our digital camera models comply with industry standard battery consumption levels (Camera & Imaging Products Association commonly known as CIPA). All digital cameras are high drain products. For the best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of a high capacity battery designed for such applications. (The lithium ion battery included with your camera is a high capacity battery).
• Inserting and Removing an SD Card The camera comes with internal memory which allows you to store pictures and movies. You can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card. 1. Insert the memory card into the camera as shown in the illustration. 2. To remove the SD card, press the card inwards to release it. 3. When the card pops out, gently remove it from the slot. MB Note: • When a memory card is inserted, movies/pictures are saved on card rather than on the built-in memory.
• Turning the Camera On and Getting Started 1. To turn on the camera: Flip out the LCD panel or press and hold the Power Button for one second. When the camera is turned on, the green LED will turn on 2. To record a movie: press the Record button ( ). 3. To take a picture: press the Camera Shutter button ( ) halfway down till the focusing frame turns from white to green, then press the Camera Shutter button all the way down to take your picture. Focusing Frame: White Focusing Frame:Green 4.
2 Record Mode • Button Function Direction Button Right Button: HD(1080p) / VGA mode switch Left Button: Light ON/ OFF Menu/OK Button: Menu On.
• LCD Display Information The illustration below shows what may be displayed when videos and photos are recorded: 14 Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
Movie Resolution HD (1080p) (30fps) HD (720p) (30fps) WVGA (60fps) (1) VGA (30fps) QVGA (30fps) Picture Resolution High Standard Low (2) (3) (4) Number of images that can still be taken at the current resolution Recording time remaining for movies that can still be taken at the current resolution Digital Light On Light On Self timer enabled Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
Scene Portrait (5) Night Backlight (6) Macro Focus setting enabled (7) Exposure compensation value (8 Manual White Balance (9) SD Card inserted Battery: full power Battery: medium power (10) Battery: low power Battery: power depleted.
• Movie Recording 1 Press Movie Shutter Button ( ) to start recording. When a movie is recording, a time indicator will display on the LCD display. To stop recording, press the Movie Shutter Button ( ) again. 2 Press Playback Button to view the recorded Movie. 3. Five resolution recording settings are available. You may change the resolution setting in the Setup menu.
• Taking Close up Picture The Camera has a close-up picture mode . The Macro Mode ( be used for subjects from 1cm to 80cm. . ) should To take close-up pictures: Operation Display Screen 1. In the Effect Mode Submenu, press Up/Down Button to seclect Macro. 2. Use Right/Left Buttons to choose Macro or normal 3. Press Menu/OK Button to confirm the setting. • Using the Zoom Function The zoom magnifies images, when recording videos or taking pictures. 1.
• Record Menu Options Movie Mode • Resolution • Stabilization Picture Mode • Resolution • Self-timer Effect • • • • • Light Macro Scene Exposure White Balance • Record Mode Functions Operation Display Screen 1. Press Menu/OK Button when in Record Mode. Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to move between main menu options, which are Movie Mode, Picture Mode, and Effect. 3. Submenu will pop out while move to each main menu option. 4. Press Down Button to enter the folder of main option you select. 5. Press Right/Left Buttons to select the setting options, then press Menu/OK Button to validate. After validating the settings, press Record/Play Button to back to Record mode. 6. Press Record/Play Button to exit to Record Mode without any change.
• Movie Resolution Operation Display Screen 1. In the Movie Mode submenu, press the Down Button to choose the Resolution setting. 2. Use the Right/Left Buttons to move between the five settings. 3. Press Menu/OK Button to confirm our setting. • Image Stabilization Operation Display Screen 1. In the Movie Mode submenu, press the Down Buttons to enter the Image Stabilization setting. 2. Use the Right/Left Buttons to choose On or Off. 3. Press the Menu/OK Button to confirm your setting.
• Picture Mode Submenu Setting Operation Display Screen 1. In the Record Mode, press the Menu/OK Button to enter the record menu screen. 2. Use the Right/Left Buttons to select the Picture Mode. 3. The Picture Mode submenu contains 2 options: Resolution and Self timer, for you to adjust the camera settings. • Picture Resolution Operation Display Screen 1. In the Picture Mode submenu, press Down Button to enter the Resolution setting. 2.
• Self-timer (Picture Record Mode Only) The self-timer allows you to take pictures using a ten-second self timer. The Light on the front of the camera will blink. The speed of blinking will increase just before the picture is taken. Operation Display Screen 1. In the Picture Mode submenu, press the Up/Down Button to select Selftimer setting. 2. Use the Right/Left Buttons to choose between On or Off. 3. Press the Menu/OK Button to confirm your setting.
• Light You can enable the light by either using the hot key (left Button) or select from the effect menu. 1. ON: The light will be turned on and keeps providing light in the low light environment 2. OFF: The light is turned off Operation Display Screen 1. In the Effect Mode, press the the UP/ Down Button to select Light. 2. Use the Right/Left Buttons to choose between On or Off. 3. Press the.OK Button to confirm your setting. Note: The light will be disabled automatically when battery power is low.
• Macro The camera has a close-up picture mode. The macro mode should be used for subjects from1cm to 80cm. Operation Display Screen 1. In the Effect submenu, press the UP/ Down Button to select Macro. 2. Use the Right/Left Buttons to choose between Macro or Normal. 3. Press the Menu/OK Button to confirm your setting. • Scene You can select the mode according to your environment. 1. Auto: Used for most photo/movie scenes. 2. Skin: Shoot with an effect that makes skin tones more natural. 3.
Operation Display Screen 111 In the Effect submenu, press the Down Button to enter Scene. 222 Use theRight/Left Buttons to move between the 7 settings. 333 Press the OK Button to confirm your setting. Note: To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera on a flat, steady surface, or use a tripod when taking shots in Night mode. • Exposure The camera adjusts image exposure automatically. In certain circumstances you may wish to adjust the exposure compensation setting. Operation Display Screen 1.
• WB (White Balance) The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white balance settings are available. • Auto: The camera automatically adjusts white balance for most pho. tographic scenes. • Daylight: Used in bright outdoor scenes.. • Fluorescent: Used for fluorescent lighting conditions. • Tungsten: Used for tungsten lighting conditions. Operation Display Screen 1. In the Effect Submenu, press the Down buttons to select WB 2.
3 Playback Mode • Button Functions The Buttons have the following functions in Movie and Picture Playback Modes. Direction Button Right Button: Go to the next movie/picture. Fast forward Left Button: Go to the previous movie/ picture. Fast rewind Menu/OK Button: Enter to the movie or picture option menu / confirm y Tele (Up) Button : Zoom in. Volume increase Wide (Down) Button: Zoom out/Volume decrease setting RECORD/PLAY Button functions: 1. Switch between Record and Playback modes. 2.
• LCD Display Information Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode: Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
HD (1080p) (30fps) HD (720p) (30fps) WVGA (60fps) (1) VGA (30fps) QVGA (30fps) High Standard Low (2) Movie playback time counter (3) Indicates the selected picture is locked. (4) Current Number/ Total number of movie or picture. (5) Volume (6) Indicates the screen is in movie playback mode:Play/ Pause (7) Magnification Indicator. 30 Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
• Operations for Playback Mode The Playback Mode is for viewing and managing Videos/Photos on the built-in memory or on a SD card. Operation Display Screen 1. Press the RECORD/PLAY Button ( ) to switch from the Record Mode to the Playback Mode Main Menu.There are 2 options in the Playback Mode: Videos and Photos. 2. Press the Direction Button to select the specific option. 3. Press the Menu/OK Button to enter the Videos/Photos thumbnail preview folder. 4.
• Movie Playback Operation Display Screen 1. In the movie thumbnail preview folder, use the direction buttons to locate the movies you want to view. 2. Press the Menu/OK button to play the movies. 3. While playing videos, press Right/Left Buttons to fast forward/rewind, then release the button to stop. 4. Use Up/Down Buttons to adjust volume. 32 Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
• Movie Playback Mode Menu Operation Display Screen 1. In the Movie Playback Mode, press the Menu/OK Button to enter Movie Playback menu screen. 2. Use the Up/Down Buttons to select one of four options: Delete, Lock, Repeat One, and Repeat All. • Delete Movies Operation Display Screen 1. Use the Up/Down Buttons to select the Delete option. Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
2. Press the Menu/OK Button to go to the Delete menu. 3. Use the Right/Left Buttons to select the movie. 4. Use the Up Button to delete all movies or Down Button to delete a single movie. Press RECORD/PLAY Button to exit. 5. Before a movie is deleted, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation and “No” will cancel the operation. 6. Press the Menu/OK Button to confirm your setting.
• Lock Movies Single or all movies can be locked. This function can prevent the movies from being deleted accidentally. Operation Display Screen 1.Use the UP/Down Buttons to select the Lock option 2.Press the Menu/OK Button to go to the Lock menu. 3.Use the Right/Left Buttons to select the Movie. 4.Use the Up Button to lock/unlock all Movies or Down Button to lock/ unlock single Movie. 5.Press the RECORD/PLAY Button to exit. Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
• Repeat Movies This function automatically repeats playing a single Video or all videos in order. Operation Display Screen 1. Use the Up/Down Buttons to select the Repeat One option or Repeat All option. 2. Press the Menu/OK Button to start repeating, press it again to stop and return to the previous page. 36 Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
• Picture Playback Operation Display Screen 1. In the Picture thumbnail preview folder, use the direction buttons to locate the picture you want to view. 2. Press the Menu/OK button to view the picture. 3. Use the Right/Left Buttons to go to the next or last picture. 4. While the picture is being viewed, use Tele Button to magnify it. 5. Use the Direction Buttons to navigate the magnified picture. Press the Menu/ OK Button to exit the navigation mode.
• Picture Playback Mode Menu Operation Display Screen 1. In Picture Playback Mode, press Menu/OK Button to enter Picture Playback menu screen. 2. Use Up/Down Buttons to select three options, Delete, Lock, and Slideshow. • Delete Picture Operation Display Screen 1. Use Down Buttons to select the Delete option. 38 Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
2. Press Menu/OK Button to go to the Delete menu. 3. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the picture. 4. Use Up Button to delete all pictures or Down Button to delete single picture. Or Press RECORD/PLAY Button to exit. 5. Before a picture is deleted, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation. 6. Press Menu/OK Button to validate the setting. NOTE: • If a memory card is inserted, you can delete only those pictures stored on the card.
• Lock Pictures Single or all pictures can be locked. This function can prevent pictures from being deleted accidentally. Operation Display Screen 1. Use the Up/Down Buttons to select the Lock option. 2. Press the Menu/OK Button to go to the Lock menu. 3. Use the Right/Left Buttons to select the picture. 4. Use the Up Button to lock/unlock all pictures or Down Button to lock/unlock single picture. 5. Press the RECORD/PLAY Button to exit. 40 Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.
• Make Slide Show This function automatically repeats all pictures in order. Operation Display Screen 1. Use Up/Down Buttons to select the Slideshow option. 2. Press Menu/OK Button to start the slide show; press it again to stop and return to the previous page. Need help with your digital camera? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
4 Setting Up Your Camera • Setting Menu Operation Display Screen 1. In the Record Mode, press the Menu/ OK Button to enter the record menu screen. 2. Use the Right/Left Buttons to select Setting. 3. This Setting Submenu contains 7 options for configuring your Camera’s set up. They are Sound (operation sound),Information,Time Setting,Format,TV,Language,and Default Setting. • Sound Enable or disable the KeyPad tone and operation sound. Operation Display Screen 1.
• Information To change the Information setting by either using the hot key (Up Button or Option Setting: On: Shows the indicator(s) on the LCD display. Off: Do not show the indicator(s) on the LCD display. 1. In the setting submenu, press the Down Button select Information. 2. Use the Right/Left Buttons to choose between On or Off. 3. Press the Menu/OK Button to confirm your setting. I • Time Setting Operation Display Screen 1. In the setting Submenu, press the Down Button to select Time Setting.
2. Move between the Date and Time by using the Up/Down Buttons. Adjust the date and time by using the Left/ Right Buttons. 3. Press the OK Button to confirm your setting. Pressing the RECORD/ PLAY button leaves the Time Setting without any changes. • Format Yes: Formats either the internal memory or SD card (if inserted). No: Do not format the built-in memory or SD card (if inserted). Operation Display Screen 1. In the setting Submenu, press the Down Button to select Format. 2.
3. Use Right/Left Buttons to choose between Yes or No. 4. Choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation. 5. Press the Menu/OK Button to confirm your setting. NOTE: • All the data will be erased when the SD card is formatted. Make sure all the data are backed-up to PC before formatting SD card. • TV Ensures that the appropriate TV standard in your area is selected – either NTSC or PAL. Wrong TV system setting may cause image screen flickering.
Operation Display Screen 1. In the setting Submenu, press the Down Button select TV. 2. Use the Right/Left Buttons to choose between NTSC(60Hz) or PAL(50Hz). 3. Press the Menu/OK Button to confirm your setting. • Language Use this option to select the language you want. Operation Display Screen 1. In the setting Submenu, press the Down Button to go to the Language menu. 2. Use the Right/Left Buttons to choose the language options. 3. Press the Menu/OK Button to confirm your setting.
Operation Display Screen 1. In the setting Submenu, press the Down Button to go to Default Setting. 2. Press the Menu/OK Button to go to the Default Setting confirmation screen. 3. Use the Right/Left Buttons to choose between Yes or No. 4. Choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation. 5. Press the Menu/OK Button to confirm your setting.
Self-timer Off Macro Mode Normal Scene Auto Exposure 0EV WB (White Balance) Auto Sound On Information On TV Depends where sold Language Depends where sold Volume Level 12 Need help with your digital camera? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 48 Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
5 Viewing Pictures and Movies on a TV • Connecting to a High-Definition 16:9(Wide) TV 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to your camera’s HDMI Out port. 2. Connect the other end of the to a television. 3. Set video input source of your TV to the “ HDMI” option. 4. The steps for viewing stored pictures and movie on a TV are exactly the same as for viewing them on the LCD monitor. Note: The camera will not capture a movie recording or take pictures when it is connected to an HDTV.
Note: The LCD Panel will not turn on when the camera is connected to a TV. Need help with your digital camera? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. 50 Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
6 Viewing Pictures and Movies on PC • Installing Bundled Software The CD-ROM supplied with this camera contains 2 pieces of software. • • ArcSoft MediaImpression is a user-friendly application that helps you managing your media, burning your video into DVD, and uploading your videos to YouTube easily. Adobe Reader is a popular program that you need to have installed to view the User’s Manual. Many computer users will find they already have this software installed on their computer.
1. Connect the computer and camera with the supplied mini USB 2.0 cable. The LED will light up and blink. 2. After the LED stops blinking, movies and picture(s) can be found on your computer at “My Computer\Removable Disk\ DCIM\100MEDIA”. 3. In this folder, you can view, delete, move, or copy any movie/picture you want. 4. Use the bundled ArcSoft application software to edit the movies or pictures. Need help with your digital camera? Call our toll-free customer service number.
7 Burning the Record Clip onto a DVD Bundled software CD contains ArcSoft MediaImpression features burning the movie clip into DVD. You can share this DVD movie with family and friends by using regular DVD player. To create a DVD: 1. Install ArcSoft MediaImpression (Refer to Section 7). 2. Click Windows [Start]-->[(All) Programs]-->[ArcSoft MediaImpression ]. 3. ArcSoft MediaImpression main Screen will appear on your desktop. 4. Click [ Make Movie ] . Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.
5. The operation screen will appear: • Select the folder that contains the video files you want to burn. • Select the file(s). • Click button to add the files into slide. • Click [Burn to Disc]. 54 Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
6. Click [ Start ] to start DVD burning. Need help with your digital camera? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
8 Uploading Video Files to YouTube The bundled CD contains the Arcsoft MediaImpression software. This software allows you to effortlessly upload videos to YouTube, enabling you to share them with your friends and family around the world. To upload video files to YouTube: 1. Install the ArcSoft MediaImpression onto your PC (Refer to Section 10). 2. Click [Start]-->[ (All) Programs ]-->[ ArcSoft MediaImpression ] 3. ArcSoft MediaImpression main Screen will appear on your desktop. 4. Click [ Video] Option.
5. Select the video file you want to upload and click [ Upload to YouTube] option at the bottom menu. 6. If this is your first time using this function, please follow the instruction on YouTube Lowercase S Panel. Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
7. Using the web browser on you PC, Go to http://www.youtube.com/ login, then Log onto your YouTube account. (If you do not have a YouTube account, You will need to create an account first.) 8. After you log onto your YouTube account, Click [ Get Authorization ] button below. 58 Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
Click [Allow] Button shown on YouTube website. 9. Click [Save] Button to upload the video. Polaroid DVG-1080P HD Camcorder User’s Guide www.polaroid.
9 Specifications and System Requirements • Specification Image sensor 5 Mega pixel CMOS sensor Operation modes Movie record, Picture record Lens f=6.8 ~ 34mm; F3.5 ~3.7 Focus range Macro: 1 cm ~ 80cm Normal: 10cm ~ infinite Zoom HD(1080p):1X~10X (5X Optical + 2X Digital) . Other video resolution:1X~20X (5X Optical + 4X Digital) Shutter Electronic LCD monitor 2.
Movie resolution HD(1080p) 1440X1080(30fps) HD(720p) 1280X720(30fps) WVGA 848X480(60fps) VGA 640X480(30fps) QVGA 320X240(30fps) White balance Auto/Manual (Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten) Exposure +1EV~ -1EV Self timer 10 seconds delay Light Digital light On/Light On/Off File format Picture: JPG Movie: AVI Image play Single Image/Slideshow PC interface Mini USB 2.
• System requirements • • • • • • • Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista Intel Pentium III 800MHz or above 256 MB RAM CD-ROM Drive 700 MB free HDD space Available USB port 16-bit Color Display Note: The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology. However,some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufaturing process, and do not affect the recording.
10 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting 111 If the LCD image is not clear when shooting, how can the focus be adjusted? If you are taking pictures less than 80cm, make sure the camera is set to the Macro mode.. 222 The light is not working. The battery power is low. 333 The files on the memory card do not display smoothly when the LCD shows the “!” marking. The “!” means the SD card is low speed or has incompatible content on the card.
• 11 Getting Help • Polaroid Online Services Website: http://www.polaroid.com • ArcSoft Software Help For United States ArcSoft HQ Support Centre (Fremont, CA 94538) Tel.: 1-510-979-5599 Fax: 1-510-440-7978 E-mail: support@arcsoftsupport.com Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/support/ For Latin America E-mail:latinsupport@arcsoftsupport.com For Europe ArcSoft Europe Support Centre (Ireland) Tel.: +353-(0) 61-702087 Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001 E-mail: eurosupport@arcsoft.
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