Polaroid DVG-1080P User manual

5.0 Megapixel HD Digital Camcorder

DVG-1080P

User’s Manual

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Product Overview

1. Speaker

2. Capture Lens

3. Light

4. 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

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17. LCD Panel

18. Power Button

19. Tripod mount

20. SD card slot

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Table of Contents

Product Overview ......................................................................2~3

Table of Contents ...........................................................................4

1 Getting Started. ..........................................................................7

• Package Contents ....................................................................8

• Checking the Battery Level ........................................................9

• Installing and Removing the Battery ............................................9

• Using Your Battery .................................................................10

• Inserting and Removing an SD Card ..........................................11

• Turning the Camera On and Getting Started ...............................12

• Turning the Camera Off ...........................................................12

2 Record Mode ............................................................................13

• Button Function ....................................................................13

• LCD Display Information ..........................................................14

• Movie Recording ....................................................................17

• Photo Recording .....................................................................17

• Using the Zoom Function ........................................................18

• Record Menu Option ..............................................................19

• Record Mode Functions ..........................................................19

• Movie Mode Submenu Functions .............................................20

• Movie Resolution.. .............................................................................................21

• Image Stabilization.. ...........................................................................................21

• Picture Mode Submenu Setting.. ..............................................22

• Picture Resolution.. ............................................................................................22

• Selftimer (Picture Record Mode Only).. .................................................................23

• Effect Submenu Setting.. ....................................................................................23

• Light.. ..............................................................................................................24

• Macro.. ............................................................................................................25

• Scene...............................................................................................................25

• Exposure.. ........................................................................................................26

• WB (White Balance).. .........................................................................................27

3 Playback Mode ..........................................................................28

• Button Function .....................................................................28

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• LCD Display Information ..........................................................29

• Operations for Playback Mode.. ................................................31

• Movie Playback.. ....................................................................32

• Movie Playback Mode Menur.. .................................................33

• Deleting Movies .. .......................................................................................... 33

• Lock Movies......................................................................................................35

• Repeat Movies. .................................................................................................36

• Picture Playback .....................................................................37

• Picture Playback Mode Menu ...................................................38

• Delete Pictures.. ................................................................................................38

• Lock pictures. ...................................................................................................40

• Make a Slide Show.. ..........................................................................................41

4 Setting up your Camera .............................................................42

• Setting Menu .........................................................................42

• Sound.. ............................................................................................................42

• Information.. .....................................................................................................43

• Time Setting.. ...................................................................................................43

• Format.. ...........................................................................................................44

• TV.. ................................................................................................................. 45

• Language.. ........................................................................................................46

• Default Setting.. ................................................................................................46

5 Viewing Pictures and Movies on a TV ..........................................49

• Connecting to a High-Definition 16:9 (Wide) TV. ........................49

• Connecting to a non-high-definition 4:3 TV ................................49

6 Viewing Pictures and Movies on a PC ..........................................51

• Installing Bundled Software. ....................................................51

• Transferring Pictures or Movies to a Computer ...........................51

7 Burning the Recorded Clip onto a DVD .........................................53

8 Uploading Video Files to YouTube ..............................................56

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9 Specifications and System Requirements ......................................60

• Specifications ........................................................................60

• System Requirements .............................................................62

10 Troubleshooting ......................................................................63

• Troubleshooting .....................................................................63

11 Getting Help ...........................................................................64

• Polaroid Online Services ..........................................................64

• ArcSoft Software Help ............................................................64

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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

0.5m to infinity including a 5X optical zoom mode and 4X digital zoom

mode

• Automatic white balance and exposure compensation to suit lighting

conditions

• Large 2.5 inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review.

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.

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• Package Contents

Digital Video Camera

USB Cable

AV Cable

NP60 Battery

HDMI Cable

Quick Start Guide

Guide de Démarrage rapide

Guida Rapida

Guía Rápida de Inicio

Guia de Início Rápido

Schnellanleitung

Software CD-ROM

DVG-1080P Warranty Card

AC Adapter

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• 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. Close the battery cover by pushing it

forwards.

4. To remove the battery, recover the

battery cover the same way when

installing.

5. Pull the battery out with your finger.

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• 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).

Here are some helpful hints to extend battery life considerably by limiting

the following activities:

• Reviewing photos on the LCD Screen

• Excessive use of the flash

• Remove the battery from your camera when not in use to prevent

battery leakage.

WARNING!

• The battery should be replaced by an adult.

• Use recommended or equivalent type of batteries only.

• Insert the batteries in the correct orientation.

• Remove the exhausted battery from the camera immediately.

• Do not short the supply terminals.

• Please dispose of the battery properly.

These instructions should be retained for future reference.

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• 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.

Insert the memory card into the 1.

camera as shown in the illustration.

To remove the SD card, press the card 2.

inwards to release it.

When the card pops out, gently 3.

remove it from the slot.

Note:

• When a memory card is inserted, movies/pictures are saved on card

rather than on the built-in memory.

• Protecting Data on an SD Card: SD card is read-only by locking the

SD card. Pictures and movies cannot be recorded when the SD card is

locked. Make sure the lock is in writeable position inserting into your

camera.

Writeable

position

Write-Protected

Position

MB

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• 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. To view stored movies or pictures, press the Record/Play button ( ) once

to switch to the Playback Mode.. Press a second time to return to the

Record mode.

• Turning the Camera Off

1. To turn off the camera: Return the LCD display back to its original

position or press and hold the POWER Button for one second.

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.

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2 Record Mode

• Button Function

Direction Button

Right Button: HD(1080p) / VGA mode switch

Left Button: Light ON/ OFF

Menu/OK Button: Menu On. Validate the setting

Tele (Up) Button : Zoom In

Wide (Down) Button : Zoom out

Power Button: Press and hold down for one

second to turn the camera on or off

RECORD/PLAY Button functions:

Switch between Record /Playback Mode1.

Return to the previous page2.

For a quick review, press it after making a 3.

recording

Movie Shutter Button:

Press to start recording a movie.1.

To stop recording, press it again.2.

Picture Shutter Button: Press halfway to focus on

your subject. When the focus frame turns green,

press all the way down to tak your picture..

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• LCD Display Information

The illustration below shows what may be displayed when videos and

photos are recorded:

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(1)

Movie Resolution

HD (1080p) (30fps)

HD (720p) (30fps)

WVGA (60fps)

VGA (30fps)

QVGA (30fps)

Picture Resolution

High

Standard

Low

(2)

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

(3)

Digital Light On

Light On

(4) Self timer enabled

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(5)

Scene

Portrait

Night

Backlight

(6) Macro Focus setting enabled

(7) Exposure compensation value

(8 Manual White Balance

(9) SD Card inserted

(10)

Battery: full power

Battery: medium power

Battery: low power

Battery: power depleted. Pls recharge your

battery

(11)

Zoom meter:

HD(1080p):1X~10X (5X Optical zoom and

2X Digital zoom)

Other video resolution:1X~20X (5X Optical

zoom and 4X Digital zoom)

(12) Image Stabilization

Note: Scene: B/W /Classic /Negative effect cam be seem immediately on

the LCD.

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• 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.

Video Quality

HD (1080p) (30fps)

HD (720p) (30fps)

WVGA (60fps)

VGA (30fps)

QVGA (30fps)

• Photo Recording

1 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 a photo.

2 Press the Playback Button to view the Photo.

3 Three resolution settings are available. You may change the resolution

setting in the Setup menu.

Image Quality

High Quality:8 Mega Pixels

Standard Quality:5 Mega Pixels

Low Quality:3 Mega Pixels

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• Taking Close up Picture

The Camera has a close-up picture mode . The Macro Mode ( ) should

be used for subjects from 1cm to 80cm. .

To take close-up pictures:

Operation Display Screen

In the Effect Mode Submenu, press 1.

Up/Down Button to seclect Macro.

Use Right/Left Buttons to choose 2.

Macro or normal

Press Menu/OK Button to conrm the 3.

setting.

• Using the Zoom Function

The zoom magnifies images, when recording videos or taking pictures.

1. To zoom in/out, press the Tele/Wide Button up or down.

2. It can be set from 1x to 10x(5x optical zoom and 2x digital zoom)/1x

to 20x(5x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom).

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• Record Menu Options

Movie Mode Picture Mode Effect

• Resolution

• Stabilization

• Resolution

• Self-timer

• Light

• Macro

• Scene

• Exposure

• White Balance

• Record Mode Functions

Operation Display Screen

Press Menu/OK Button when in Record 1.

Mode.

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Use Right/Left Buttons to move 2.

between main menu options, which

are Movie Mode, Picture Mode, and

Effect.

Submenu will pop out while move to 3.

each main menu option.

Press Down Button to enter the folder 4.

of main option you select.

Press Right/Left Buttons to select the 5.

setting options, then press Menu/OK

Button to validate. After validating the

settings, press Record/Play Button to

back to Record mode.

Press Record/Play Button to exit to 6.

Record Mode without any change.

• Movie Mode Submenu Settings

Operation Display Screen

In Record Mode, press Menu/OK 1.

Button to enter the record menu

screen.

Use the Right/Left Buttons to select 2.

the Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie

Mode will pop out on the screen.

The Movie Mode submenu contains 3.

2 options: Resolution, and Image

Stabilization, so you can adjust the

camera settings to your preference.

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