Polaroid DVG-1080P User Manual
5.0 Megapixel HD Digital Camcorder
DVG-1080P
User’s Manual
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DIGITAL QUALITY, POLAROID SIMPLICITY™
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
Product Overview
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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
Quick Start Guide
Guide de Démarrage rapide
Schnellanleitung
Guida Rapida
Guía Rápida de Inicio
Guia de Início Rápido
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DVG-1080P Warranty Card
AC Adapter
Digital Video Camera
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
Software CD-ROM
HDMI Cable
NP60 Battery
AV Cable
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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.
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Writeable
position
Write-Protected
Position
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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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• Button Function
2 Record Mode
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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Movie Resolution
HD (1080p) (30fps)
HD (720p) (30fps)
WVGA (60fps)
(1)
VGA (30fps)
QVGA (30fps)
Picture Resolution
High
Standard
Low
Number of images that can still be taken at the
(2)
current resolution
Recording time remaining for movies that can still be
taken at the current resolution
Digital Light On
(3)
Light On
(4) Self timer enabled
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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. Pls recharge your
battery
Zoom meter:
HD(1080p):1X~10X (5X Optical zoom and
(11)
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 conrm 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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