Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-DCC5HB09 represents the
state of the art in digital camcorder design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.
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Safety information
•Do not drop, puncture, or disassemble your
camcorder. This voids your warranty.
•Avoid contact with water, and make sure that
your hands are dry before using your
camcorder.
•Do not expose your camcorder to high
temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. High
temperature or the heat from direct sunlight
may damage your camcorder.
•For your protection, do not use your
camcorder during a storm or when lightning
is present.
•Do not use your camcorder while driving or
riding a vehicle (such as a bicycle). An
accident may occur.
•Do not use the flash close to eyes. Damage
to vision may result.
•Keep your camcorder out the reach of small
children or infants.
•Do not use the battery if it shows signs of
leakage or distortion.
•Make sure that you replace the battery with
one of the same type. Using a different type
battery can lead to an explosion.
•Dispose of used batteries according to local
hazardous waste regulations.
Features
•5 mega-pixel sensor
•H.264 technology that compresses video to
let you store more movies than traditional
camcorders
•Up to 11 mega-pixel quality pictures
•Movie recording at an HD resolution of
1280 × 720
•HDMI port for connecting an HDTV
•AV OUT port for connecting a non-HDTV or
earphone
•High-speed mini-USB 2.0 port for connecting
a PC
•Automatic and manual exposure and color
balance controls
•8× digital zoom for enlarging pictures and
movies
•Built-in memory that lets you store pictures
and movies without using an SD memory
card
•SD memory card slot that lets you increase
storage capacity
Front
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1MicrophoneRecords sound as you record movies
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Power button
3LensFocuses the image when taking
4LEDLights green when connected to a PC
5HDMI portConnect an HDTV to this port so you
6LCD panelLets you view pictures and movies
or records voice. For more
information, see “Recording sound” on
page 7.
Press down for one second to turn
your camcorder on or off.
pictures or movies.
in PC camera mode.
Lights red when connected to a PC in
mass storage mode.
Blinks during self-timer mode.
can view your pictures and movies on
the HDTV. For more information, see
“Viewing pictures and movies on an
HDTV” on page 13.
while you are capturing them. Lets you
view stored pictures and movies.
Displays camcorder status
information.
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Package contents
•Digital camcorder
•USB cable
•AV cable
•HDMI cable
•Adapter
•Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
•Quick Start Guide
•CD with device driver and User Guide
•Wrist strap
•Pouch
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3T (up) buttonIn record mode, press to zoom in.
4OK buttonPress to open the Record menu.
5W (down) buttonIn record mode, press to zoom out.
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Movie
shutter button
Picture
shutter button
(right) button
(left) button
Record/Play
button
/TV port
Press to record a movie. For more
information, see “Recording a movie”
on page 6.
Press to take a picture. For more
information, see “Taking a picture” on
page 6.
In menu mode, press to move up or to
make selections.
In menu mode, press to move down or
to make selections.
Press to move right in menus or to
make selections.
Press to move left in menus or to make
selections.
Press to toggle between Record mode
and Playback mode.
When a menu is open, press to close
the menu and return to Record mode.
In Playback mode, press to return to
the previous page.
Connect the earphone or a non-HDTV
to this port. For more information, see
“Viewing pictures or movies on a
non-HDTV” on page 13 or “Using an
earphone” on page 24.
a USB port on a PC. For more
information, see “Watching movies on
a PC” on page 13.
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1Macro switchIn record mode, press to select Macro
mode, Portrait mode, or Normal mode.
For more information, see “Taking
close up pictures” on page 13.
2Battery coverRemove this cover to insert the battery
or a memory card. For more
information, see “Installing the
battery” on page 5 or “Inserting or
removing a memory card” on page 5.
Using the LCD
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Record mode icons
Movie Record mode
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Picture Record mode
Voice Record mode
Motion Stabilization mode
Two-in-One mode
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Record mode icons
Photo Frame mode
Multi-Snap mode
Night mode
Backlight mode
LCD icons
#Icon
1Number of images that can still be taken at the current
resolution.
2Picture resolution:
(high) / (standard) / (low)
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A(auto flash on)
(flash on)
(red-eye reduction on)
(light on)
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6Date and Time in YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM format
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9Recording time that can still be taken at the current
10 Movie resolution:
11 8× digital zoom
12 Battery indicator:
(motion detection on)
(self-timer on)
WB (white balance on)
(macro mode on)
resolution.
Movie: (HD) / (D1) / (VGA) / (QVGA)
(battery charge full)
(medium charge)
Setting up your camcorder
Installing the battery
To install the battery:
1 Slide the battery cover off your camcorder.
2 Insert the battery into the battery
compartment. Make sure that the + and –
symbols on the battery match the + and –
symbols in the battery compartment.
3 Replace the battery cover.
Inserting or removing a memory card
Your camcorder has built-in memory for storing
pictures and movies. You can increase the
memory storage by using an SD memory card.
Note
When a memory card is inserted, your camcorder
stores pictures and movies on the memory card
instead of storing them in the built-in memory.
To insert or remove a memory card:
1 Slide the battery cover off of your camcorder.
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(battery charge low)
(battery charge depleted)
(memory card inserted)
2 Insert an SD memory card into the memory
card slot.
3 Replace the battery cover.
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To remove a memory card:
1 Slide the battery cover off of your camcorder.
2 Push in on the memory card. The card pops
out slightly.
3 Pull the card out of the slot.
4 Replace the battery cover.
Protecting an SD memory card
You can “protect” an SD memory card to prevent
the recording or deletion of pictures or movies.
To protect an SD memory card:
•Slide the protection tab into the protected
position.
ProtectedUnprotected
Getting started
Turning on your camcorder
To turn on your camcorder:
1 Press down and hold (Power) for one
second.
Or
Open the LCD panel 90°.
2 Rotate the LCD panel 90° counter-clockwise
so you can view pictures and movies.
3 To turn off your camcorder, press down and
hold (Power) for one second.
Or
Return the LCD to its original (closed)
position.
Taking a picture
To take a picture:
1 Turn on your camcorder.
2 Aim the camera lens, then press (Picture
Shutter).
3 Press (Record/Play) once to view the
picture.
4 Press again to return to record mode.
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Recording a movie
To record a movie:
1 Turn on your camcorder.
2 If you want to record the movie in HD
resolution, press to switch to HD mode.
3 Aim the camera lens, then press (Movie
Shutter).
TV
4 Press (Record/Play) once to stop
recording.
5 Press (Record/Play) again to view the
moive.
6 Press (Record/Play) again to return to
record mode.
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Recording sound
To record sound:
1 Press OK to open the record menu.
2 Press or to select Voice Recording.
3 Press T (up) or W (down) to select OK, then
press OK.
4 Press (Movie Shutter) to start recording.
5 Press (Movie Shutter) again to stop
recording.
6 Press (Record/Play) to playback the
recording.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select HD, D1,
VGA, or QVGA, then press OK to save your
selection and close the menu. To exit without
changing the resolution, select Exit or press
(Record/Play).
Using digital zoom
You can zoom on scenes to get close up when
recording movies movies.The zoom selection
are from 1× to 8×.
To use digital zoom:
•Press T to zoom in or press W to zoom out.
Selecting the exposure for movies
Your camcorder adjusts the image exposure
automatically. You can manually adjust the
exposure for special pictures.
To select the exposure for movies:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Movie Mode.
Working with movies
Selecting the resolution for movies
You can record movies in any of four resolutions.
To select the resolution for movies:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Movie Mode.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select
Resolution, then press OK.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select
Exposure, then press OK.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select an
exposure setting. The new exposure setting
is previewed.
6 Press OK to save your selection and close
the menu.
Using the built-in light
Your camcorder has a built-in light you can use
to increase the light level in low-light settings.
To use the built-in light:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
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3 Press or to select Movie Mode.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Light,
then press OK.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Night
Mode, then press OK.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select On or Off,
then press OK to save your selection and
close the menu.
Adjusting the sharpness for movies
You can use the sharpness to soften or sharpen
images to achieve different effects.
To adjust the sharpness for movies:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Movie Mode.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select on or off,
then press OK to save your selection and
close the menu.
Using Night Mode for low-light movies
The Night Mode option uses a longer exposure
to capture more detail of the movie background.
To use Night Mode for low-light movies:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Movie Mode.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select
Sharpness, then press OK.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select a
sharpness level. The new sharpness setting
is previewed.
6 Press OK to save your selection and close
the menu.
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Adjusting the white balance for movies
You camcorder adjusts the color balance
automatically. You can manually adjust the color
balance for special movie effects.
To adjust the white balance for movies:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Movie Mode.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Auto,
Daylight, Fluorescent, or Tungsten. The
new white balance setting is previewed.
3 Press or to select Movie Mode.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select
Stabilization, then press OK.
5 Press OK to save your selection and close
the menu.
Using motion stabilization for movies
Motion stabilization increases stablilty and helps
avoid blurry movies.
Notes
• The captured screen will be smaller when
motion stabilization is turned on.
• Digital Zoom is disabled when motion
stabilization is turned on.
To use motion stabilization for movies:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select On or Off,
then press OK to save your selection and
close the menu.
Using motion detection to record movies
When the Motion Detect option is turned on,
your camcorder starts recording after it detects
three seconds of motion (movement). It stops
recording after three seconds of no motion.
To use motion detection to record movies:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Movie Mode.
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4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Motion
Detect, then press OK.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select On or Off,
then press OK to save your selection and
close the menu.
Selecting an effect for movies
You can select a visual effect for movies.
To select an effect for movies:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Effect.
3 Press OK.
4 Press or to select the previous or next
movie.
5 Press (Movie Shutter) to start playback.
Press this button again to pause playback.
6 To control move playback:
•Press and hold or to fast-reverse or
fast-forward. Release the button to
resume normal playback.
•Press T (up) or W (down) to increase or
decrease the volume.
7 Press (Movie Shutter) to stop playback.
Deleting movies
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Normal,
B/W (black and white), Classic, or Negative.
The new effect setting is previewed. To exit
without selecting an effect, select Exit.
5 Press OK to save your selection and close
the menu.
Watching a movie
To watch a movie:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to playback
mode.
2 Press or to select Movie.
Note
If a memory card is in your camcorder, you can
only delete movies on the card. To delete movies
stored in built-in memory, remove the card. For
instructions for removing a card, see “Inserting or
removing a memory card” on page 5.
If a memory card is protected, you cannot delete
movies from the card. For instructions for
unprotecting a card, see “Protecting an SD
memory card” on page 6.
You cannot delete a locked (protected) movie. You
must unlock the movie. For instructions for
unlocking a movie, see “Locking or unlocking
movies” on page 12.
To delete a movie:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to playback
mode.
2 Press or to select Movie.
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4 Press or to select Delete.
5 Press OK to open the delete menu.
Using movie thumbnails
To use movie thumbnails:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to playback
mode.
2 Press or to select Movie.
3 Press OK twice to open the movie option
menu.
6 Press or to select the movie you want to
delete.
7 Press W (down) to delete the movie. If you
want to delete all movies, press T (up). A
confirmation message appears.
8 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Yes. If
you want to cancel the deletion, select No.
9 Press OK to comfirm your selection and
close the menu.
4 Press or to select Thumbnail, then
press OK to view the thumbnails.
5 To locate a movie, press or to select a
thumbnail, then press OK.
6 To play the movie, press (Movie Shutter).
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Locking or unlocking movies
You can lock movies to prevent them from being
deleted.
To lock or unlock movies:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to playback
mode.
2 Press or to select Movie.
3 Press OK twice to open the movie option
menu.
4 Press or to select Lock.
Repeating movies
You can play a single movie or all movies
repeatedly.
To repeat movies:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to playback
mode.
2 Press or to select Movie.
3 Press OK twice to open the movie option
menu.
4 Press or to select Repeat One or
Repeat All.
5 Press OK to open the lock menu.
6 Press or to select the movie you want to
lock or unlock.
7 Press W (down) to lock or unlock the movie.
If you want to lock or unlock all movies, press
T (up). A confirmation message appears.
8 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Yes. If you
want to cancel your selection, select No.
9 Press OK to confirm your selection and
close the menu.
5 Press OK to start repeat playback.
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Watching movies on a PC
To watch movies on a PC:
1 Connect the mini-USB cable to the USB port
on your camcorder, then connect the other
end to a USB port on a PC.
2 Start the computer’s video player, such as
Windows Media Player.
3 Use the Windows Media Player controls to
locate and play movies. Movies on a memory
card are located at My Computer\Removable
Disk\DCIM\200MOVIE.
Note
Your camcorder does not function when it is
connected to a PC.
Viewing pictures and movies on an HDTV
To view pictures and movies on an HDTV:
1 Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on
your camcorder, then connect the other end
of the cable to an HDMI port on a TV.
Viewing pictures or movies on a non-HDTV
You can view pictures or movies on a non-HDTV
with a standard 4:3 aspect ratio or wide 16:9
aspect ratio.
Note
The LCD panel does not work when your
camcorder is connected to a TV.
To view pictures or movies on a non-HDTV:
1 Connect one end of the AV cable to the
AV OUT port on your camcorder, then
connect the other end to the AV IN ports on
the TV.
2 Set the video input on the TV to HDMI.
3 Follow the steps for playing movies or
viewing pictures in “Watching a movie” on
page 10 or “Viewing pictures” on page 19.
2 When the earphone/TV screen opens, press
T (up) or W (down) to select TV.
3 Set the video input on the TV to the correct
input mode.
4 Follow the steps for playing movies or
viewing pictures in “Watching a movie” on
page 10 or Viewing pictures” on page 19.
Working with pictures
Taking close up pictures
Your camcorder has two close-up picture modes
for taking pictures at close range:
Macro mode
Use this mode for objects located about 7.8
inches (20 cm) away. When Macro mode is
active, the icon appears on the LCD.
Portrait mode
Use this mode for objects located about 35.4 to
78.7 inches (90 to 200 cm) away.
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To take close up pictures:
1 Slide the Macro switch to the Macro or
Portrait position.
2 Press (Picture Shutter) to take the
picture.
Note
Make sure that you set the Macro switch to
(Normal) when you finish taking close-up pictures.
Using digital zoom
You can zoom on objects to get close up
pictures.The zoom selections are from 1× to 8×.
To use digital zoom:
•Press T to zoom in or press W to zoom out.
Selecting the resolution for pictures
To select the resolution for pictures:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Camera Mode.
Selecting the exposure for pictures
Your camcorder adjusts the image exposure
automatically. You can manually adjust the
exposure for special pictures.
To select the exposure for pictures:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Camera Mode.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select
Exposure, then press OK.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select
Resolution, then press OK.
5 Press or to select High, Std (standard),
or Low, then press OK to save your selection
and close the menu. To exit without changing
the resolution, select Exit or press
(Record/Play).
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select an
exposure setting. The new exposure setting
is previewed.
6 Press OK to save your selection and close
the menu.
Using Night Mode for low-light pictures
The Night Mode option uses a longer exposure
to capture more detail of the picture background.
Note
To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera on a
flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
To use Night Mode for low-light pictures:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
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3 Press or to select Camera Mode.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Night
Mode, then press OK.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select On or Off,
then press OK to save your selection and
close the menu.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select
Sharpness, then press OK.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select a
sharpness level. The new sharpness setting
is previewed.
6 Press OK to save your selection and close
the menu.
Adjusting the white balance for pictures
You camcorder adjusts the color balance
automatically. You can manually adjust the color
balance for special picture effects.
To adjust the white balance for pictures:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Camera Mode.
Adjusting the sharpness for pictures
You can adjust the sharpness to soften or
sharpen images to achieve different effects.
To adjust the sharpness for pictures:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Camera Mode.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Auto,
Daylight, Fluorescent, or Tungsten. The
new white balance setting is previewed.
5 Press OK to save your selection and close
the menu.
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Combining two pictures into one
You can combine two pictures into one picture.
To combine two pictures into one:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Camera Mode.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Two in
One, then press OK.
8 Press (Record/Play) to view the
two-in-one picture.
Adding photo frames to pictures
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Camera Mode.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select On, then
press OK to save your selection and close
the menu.
6 Press (Picture Shutter) to take the first
picture.
7 Press (Picture Shutter) to take the
second picture.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Photo
Frame, then press OK.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select a photo
frame, then press OK to select SET.
6 Press OK to save your selection and close
the menu.
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Selecting the flash setting for pictures
Your camcorder has four flash settings. The flash
setting icon appears on the LCD.
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To select the flash setting for pictures:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Camera Mode.
Auto-flash—The flash fires
automatically depending on the light
conditions. Use this mode for general
photography.
On—The flash fires for every picture.
Off—Use this mode when flash
photography is prohibited or when the
subject is beyond the range of the
flash. When you turn off the flash, no
flash icon appears on the LCD.
Red-eye reduction—The flash fires
twice right before you take the picture.
Use this mode to help eliminate red
reflection in eyes.
mode.
Using the self-timer for pictures
When the self-timer is turned on, your
camcorder waits 10 seconds after you press
(Picture Shutter) before it takes the picture.
To use the self-timer for pictures:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Camera Mode.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Selftimer,
then press OK.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Flash,
then press OK.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select a flash
option, then press OK to save your selection
and close the menu.
Note
You can also press to change the flash setting.
Note
The flash is disabled when the battery power is
low .
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select On or Off,
then press OK to save your selection and
close the menu.
Taking a sequence of pictures
When the Multi-snap option is turned on, your
camcorder takes five pictures in rapid sequence.
To take a sequence of pictures:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Camera Mode.
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4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select
Multi-snap, then press OK.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select On or Off,
then press OK to save your selection and
close the menu.
Taking pictures with bright backgrounds
When the Backlight option is turned on, you
improve the foreground clarity of pictures when
the background is bright.
To take pictures with bright backgrounds:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Camera Mode.
Adding the date to pictures
When the Date Printing option is turned on, your
camcorder adds the date to each picture you
take. The date appears on pictures when you
print them.
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to record
mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
3 Press or to select Camera Mode.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Date
Printing, then press OK.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select
Backlight, then press OK.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select On or Off,
then press OK to save your selection and
close the menu.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select On or Off,
then press OK to save your selection and
close the menu.
Selecting an effect for pictures
You can select a visual effect for pictures.
To select an effect for pictures:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to
movie/picture record mode.
2 Press OK. The record menu opens.
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3 Press or to select Effect.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Normal,
B/W (black and white), Classic, or Negative.
The new effect setting is previewed. To exit
without selecting an effect, select Exit.
5 Press OK to save your selection and close
the menu.
Viewing pictures
To view pictures:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to playback
mode.
2 Press or to select Picture.
Deleting pictures
Note
If a memory card is in your camcorder, you can
only delete pictures on the card. To delete pictures
stored in built-in memory, remove the card. For
instructions for removing a card, see “Inserting or
removing a memory card” on page 5.
If a memory card is protected, you cannot delete
pictures from the card. For instructions for
unprotecting a card, see “Protecting an SD
memory card” on page 6.
You cannot delete a locked (protected) picture.
You must unlock the picture. For instructions for
unlocking a picture, see “Locking or unlocking
pictures” on page 20.
To delete pictures:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to playback
mode.
2 Press or to select Picture.
3 Press OK.
4 Press or to select the previous or next
picture.
5 To control picture playback:
•Press T (up) or W (down) to enlarge the
picture.
•To navigate around the enlarged picture,
press OK to enter navigation mode, then
press , ,T (up), or W (down). To exit
navigation mode, press OK again.
3 Press OK twice to open the picture option
menu.
4 Press or to select Delete, then press
OK.
5 Press or to select the picture you want
to delete.
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6 Press W (down) to delete the picture. If you
want to delete all pictures, press T (up). A
confirmation message appears.
7 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Yes. If you
want to cancel the deletion, select No.
8 Press OK to complete the deletion.
Using picture thumbnails
To use movie thumbnails:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to playback
mode.
2 Press or to select Picture.
5 Press OK to view the thumbnails.
6 To view a picture, press or to select its
thumbnail, then press OK.
Locking or unlocking pictures
You can lock movies to prevent them from being
deleted.
To lock or unlock pictures:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to playback
mode.
2 Press or to select Picture.
3 Press OK twice to open the picture option
menu.
4 Press or to select Thumbnail.
3 Press OK twice to open the picture option
menu.
4 Press or to select Lock.
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5 Press OK to open the lock menu.
6 Press or to select the picture you want
to lock or unlock.
7 Press W (down) to lock or unlock the picture.
If you want to lock or unlock all movies, press
T (up). A confirmation message appears.
8 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Yes. If you
want to cancel your selection, select No.
9 Press OK to confirm your selection and close
the menu.
Viewing pictures in a slideshow
To view pictures in a slideshow:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to playback
mode.
2 Press or to select Picture.
Working with voice
recordings
Playing voice recordings
To play voice recordings:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to playback
mode.
2 Press or to select Voi ce.
3 Press OK to go to voice playback mode.
3 Press OK twice to open the picture option
menu.
4 Press or to select Slideshow.
5 Press OK to start the slideshow. Press OK
again to stop the slideshow.
4 Press or to go to the previous or next
voice recording.
5 Press (Movie Shutter) to play the
recording. Press this button again to stop
playback.
6 Press T (up) or W (down) to adjust the
volume.
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Deleting voice recordings
To delete voice recordings:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to playback
mode.
2 Press or to select Voice.
3 Press OK to go to voice playback mode.
Repeating voice recordings
To repeat voice recordings:
1 Press (Record/Play) to switch to playback
mode.
2 Press or to select Voi ce.
3 Press OK to go to voice playback mode.
4 Press or to select the recording you
want to delete.
5 Press OK to open the voice option menu.
6 Press T (up) to select the delete option.
7 Press W (down) to delete the recording you
selected or press T (up) to delete all
recordings. A confirmation message
appears.
8 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Yes. If you
want to cancel the deletion, select No.
9 Press OK to close the menu.
4 Press or to select the recording you
want to repeat.
5 Press OK to to open the voice option menu.
6 Press W (down) once to repeat the recording
you selected or press W (down) twice to
repeat all recordings.
7 To cancel repeat play, press W (down) again.
8 Press OK to save your selection and go back
to the playback menu.
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Transferring MP3s to your camcorder
To transfer MP3s to your camcorder:
1 Connect the mini-USB cable to the USB port
on your camcorder, then connect the other
end to a USB port on a PC. The red LED
lights when your camcorder is connected to
the PC, and your camcorder is in Mass
Storage mode.
2 Make sure that you have a memory card with
enough memory inserted into your
camcorder.
3 Open My Computer, click and drag the
MP3s you want to transfer to the Removable
Disk\DCIM drive icon.
4 After you transfer all MP3s, disconnect the
USB cable from the PC.
Listening to MP3s
To listen to MP3s:
1 In playback mode, press or to select
Music.
Repeating MP3s
To repeat MP3s:
1 In playback mode, press or to select
Music.
2 Press OK, then press T (up) or W (down)to
select the MP3 you want to listen to or press
or to go to the previous or next page in
the list of MP3s.
2 Press OK, then press T (up) or W (down)to
select the MP3 you want to listen to or press
or to go to the previous or next page in
the list of MP3s.
3 Press (Movie Shutter) or OK to start
playback. Press this button again to stop
playback.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to adjust the
volume.
3 Press OK twice to go to the repeat menu.
4 Press W (down) once to repeat the selected
MP3. Press W (down) again to repeat all
MP3s.
5 To cancel repeat play, press W (down) again.
6 Press OK to save your selection.
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Using an earphone
You can use an earphone to listen to MP3s.
To use an earphone:
1 Plug an earphone into the earphone jack on
your camcorder. A menu pops up.
2 When the earphone/TV menu opens, press T
or W to select .
3 Press OK to close the menu.
Configuring your camcorder
Default camcorder settings
The following table list the default settings for
your camcorder.
Always means the setting is always valid (on).
One Time means the setting is only valid (on) for
one picture or movie or until you turn off your
camcorder.
Setting the time
To set the time:
1 In record mode, press OK to open the record
menu.
2 Press or to select Setting. The
menu opens.
3 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Time
Setting, then press OK. The
screen opens.
Setting
Time Setting
SettingValidDefault Setting
ResolutionAlwaysVGA for movies
Standard for pictures.
ExposureOne Time0EV
LightOne TimeOff
SharpnessOne TimeLevel 5
White BalanceOne TimeAuto
Motion
Stabilization
Motion DetectOne TimeOff
Two in OneOne TimeOff
Photo FrameOne TimeOff
FlashAlwaysOff
Self-TimerOne TimeOff
Multi-SnapOne TimeOff
Backlight ModeOne TimeOff
Date PrintingAlwaysOff
Nite ModeAlwaysOff
EffectOne TimeNormal
SoundAlwaysOn
Format CardOne TimeOff
TV SystemAlwaysDepends on the
LanguageAlwaysDepends on the
VolumeAlwaysLevel 8
AlwaysOff
shipping area
shipping area
4 Press or to move between Date and
Time.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to change the Date
or Time.
6 Press or to select Set, then press OK to
save your setting and close the menu.
Or
Press or to select Exit, then press OK
to close the menu without saving your setting.
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Displaying or hiding camcorder status
information
To display or hide camcorder status
information:
1 In record mode, press OK to open the record
menu.
2 Press or to select Setting. The
menu opens.
3 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Display,
then press OK. The Display menu opens.
Setting
Turning sound effects on or off
Your camcorder plays a tone when you press a
button. You can turn sound effects on or off.
To turn sound effects on or off:
1 In record mode, press OK to open the record
menu.
2 Press or to select Setting. The
menu opens.
3 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Sound,
then press OK. The sound setting menu
opens.
Setting
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select On if you
want the indicators to appear on the LCD or
No if you do not want the indicators to appear
on the LCD.
5 Press OK to save your setting and close the
menu.
4 Press T or W to select On or Off, then press
OK to save your selection and close the
menu.
Formatting the built-in memory or a
memory card
When a memory card is inserted, you can format
the card. When a memory card is not inserted,
you can format the built-in memory.
To format a memory card:
To format the built-in memory or a memory
card:
1 If you want to format the built-in memory,
make sure that a memory card is not inserted
in your camcorder.
Or
If you want to format a memory card, insert
the memory card into your camcorder.
2 In record mode, press OK to open the record
menu.
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3 Press or to select Setting. The
menu opens.
Or
Setting
Selecting the TV system type
When you connect a TV, make sure that the
correct TV system type is selected. If you select
the wrong TV system type, the image may
flicker.
NTSC is the system type for U.S.A., Canada,
and Mexico.
To select the TV system type:
1 In record mode, press OK to open the record
menu.
2 Press or to select Setting. The
menu opens.
3 Press T (up) or W (down) to select TV
System. The
TV System
menu opens.
Setting
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Format
Memory or Format Card. The format
memory or format card menu opens.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select On or Off,
then press OK to save your selection and
close the menu.
Caution
Formatting a memory card will permanently delete
all files from the card. Make sure that you copy
any files you want to save to a computer before
you format the card.
Do not remove the memory card while it is
formatting.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select your TV
system type, then press OK to save your
setting and close the menu.
5 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Exit, then
press OK to close the menu.
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Selecting the on-screen menu language
To select the on-screen menu language:
1 In record mode, press OK to open the record
menu.
2 Press or to select Setting. The
menu opens.
3 Press T (up) or W (down) to select
Language. The
Language
menu opens.
Setting
3 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Default
Setting. The
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select Yes. If
you want to cancel the restoration, select No.
5 Press OK to restore settings and close the
menu.
Transferring files to a PC
The PC you connect your camcorder to must
meet the following requirements:
•Windows Vista
2000, Windows
operating system
®
•Pentium
above
•256 MB of memory
•CD drive
•1 GB free hard drive space
•Available USB 2.0 port
III processor with 800 MHz or
Default Setting
®
, Windows® XP, Windows®
®
Me, or Windows® 98SE
menu opens.
4 Press T (up) or W (down) to select a
language, then press OK to save your
selection and close the menu.
Restoring default settings
To restore default settings:
1 In record mode, press OK to open the record
menu.
2 Press or to select Setting. The
menu opens.
Setting
To transfer files to a PC:
1 Connect the mini-USB cable to the USB port
on your camcorder, then connect the other
end to a USB port on a PC. The red LED
lights when your camcorder is connected to
the PC, and your camcorder is in Mass
Storage mode.
2 Open My Computer, then double-click
Removable Disk\DCIM. The files on your
camcorder are displayed. From My
Computer, you can read, delete, move, and
copy any movies, pictures, or voice
recordings on your camcorder.
Maintaining
•Avoid pressing hard on the camcorder body.
•Do not subject the LCD to impact because
the glass may break and fluid may leak from
your camcorder.
•When you store your camcorder for an
extended period or you are not going to use it
soon, remove the batteries. Leakage may
occur that will damage your camcorder.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemSolution
The image on the LCD is not
clear.
Picture not recording
correctly.
The flash is not working.Make sure that your camcorder is
When recording, zoom does
not work.
Files on a memory card do
not display correctly when
“!” or the “funnel” icon
appear on the LCD.
Try switching between Macro
mode, Portrait mode, or Normal
mode to adjust the focus. Use
Macro mode for objects within 7.8
inches. Use Normal for objects
over 7.8 inches away.
To record, adjust the focus, then
press the shutter button. A
“funnel” icon appears in the center
of the LCD. Hold your camcorder
steady until the “funnel”
disappears.
not in Macro mode.
Make sure that the batteries are
not low.
Make sure that the stablization
feature is turned off. For more
information, see “Using motion
stabilization for movies” on
page 9.
The “!” indicates that the file
format is not supported by your
camcorder. The “funnel” icon
indicates that the file cannot be
displayed correctly.
Delete the files with incorrect file
formats.
We recommend that you format
the memory card before you use it,
and avoid placing files with
different formats in the same
folder.
Specifications
Note
The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely
high-precision technology. This ensures that
99.99% of the pixels work correctly. Some pixels
(tiny dots of black, white, red, blue, or green) may
appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a
normal result of the manufacturing process and do
not affect the recording.
Image Sensor5 mega pixel
Operation Modes• Movie Record
LensF3.2 (f = 7.2mm)
Focus Range• Normal mode: 59 in. (150 cm) ~
Digital Zoom8×
ShutterElectronic
LCD monitor3" TFT LCD
Storage Media• Built-in 64 MB memory (part of
• Picture Record
•Voice Record
• MP3 Player
• Mass Storage Device
infinite
• Portrait mode: 35.4 in. ~ 78.7 in.
(90cm ~ 200cm)
• Macro mode: Center: 7.9 in. (20 cm)
memory is used for Firmware code)
• SD/MMC card slot support
Image Resolution• 3744 × 2808 (11M pixels)
Movie Resolution• HD: 1280 × 720 pixels 30 fps
White BalanceAuto and Manual (Daylight, Fluorescent, and
ExposureAuto and Manual
Self-Timer10 second delay
Flash• Auto
File Format• Picture: JEPG
Image play• Single Image
PC InterfaceMini USB 2.0 Port
TV outNTSC and PAL selectable
BatteryLithium-ion rechargeable battery
Dimension
H×W×D
Weight4.94 oz. (140 g) (without battery)
• 2592 × 1944 (5M pixels)
• 1600 × 1200 (2M pixels)
• D1: 720 × 480 pixels 30 fps
• VGA: 640 × 480 pixels 30 fps
• QVGA: 320 × 240 pixels 30 fps
Tungsten)
•On
•Off
• Red Eye Reduction
• Light: On or Off
• Movie: AVI (Xvid)
•Voice: WAV
•Music: MP3
• Thumbnails
• Slideshow
4.25 × 2.4 × 0.98 in. (108 × 61 × 25 mm)
Installing the device driver software
To install the device driver software:
1 Insert the supplied mini CD into the CD drive
on your computer. The
Autorun
window
opens.
2 Click Install Device Driver, then follow the
on-screen instructions to install the driver.
Accessing the User Guide
To access the User Guide:
•Insert the supplied mini CD into your
computer and open the User Guide file.
Or
Visit the Insignia Web site at
www.insignia-products.com and click on the
Digital Camcorder link under Products.
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Legal notices
FCC Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation of this product is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within
the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for
help.
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.
Canada ICES-003 statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
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One-Year Limited Warranty
Insignia Products (“Insignia”) warrants to you, the original
purchaser of this new NS-DCC5HB09 (“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. This warranty does not cover refurbished
Product. If you notify Insignia during the Warranty Period of a
defect covered by this warranty that requires service, terms
of this warranty apply.
How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days) from the date
you purchased the Product. The purchase date is printed on
the receipt you received with the Product.
What does this warranty cover?
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the
material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be
defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store
personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the
Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product
at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or
parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty
become the property of Insignia and are not returned to you.
If service of Products or parts are required after the Warranty
Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges.
This warranty lasts as long as you own your Insignia Product
during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if
you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.
How to obtain warranty service?
If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take
your original receipt and the Product to the store you
purchased it from. Make sure that you place the Product in
its original packaging or packaging that provides the same
amount of protection as the original packaging. If you
purchased the Product from an online web site, mail your
original receipt and the Product to the address listed on the
web site. Make sure that you put the Product in its original
packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of
protection as the original packaging.
To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a
screen 25 inches or larger, call 1-888-BESTBUY. Call agents
will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will
have an Insignia-approved repair person dispatched to your
home.
Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the
product in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction
• Installation
• Set up adjustments
• Cosmetic damage
• Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes
• Accident
•Misuse
•Abuse
• Negligence
• Commercial use
• Modification of any part of the Product, including the
antenna
This warranty also does not cover:
• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
• Connection to an incorrect voltage supply
• Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility
authorized by Insignia to service the Product
• Products sold as is or with all faults
• Consumables, such as fuses or batteries
• Products where the factory applied serial number has
been altered or removed
REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. INSIGNIA
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF
USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST
PROFITS. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER
EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES
FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO
WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL
APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES,
PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS,
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO
PROVINCE.
Contact Insignia:
For customer service please call 1-877-467-4289
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