User Guide
1080p Digital Camcorder
NS-DV111080F
Contents
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Understanding the LCD panel icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting up your camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Inserting or removing an SD/SDHC memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Turning your camcorder on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Initial settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Recording a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Taking a close-up video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Viewing videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Deleting videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Taking a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Taking a close-up photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Viewing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Deleting photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using camcorder features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the LED light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting camcorder settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning Simple mode off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning face detection on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning stabilization on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting the color balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Imprinting the date and time on photos or videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the video format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the video quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Selecting the file format for movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Turning dual video on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the photo resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Selecting the aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turning operation sounds on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Erasing an SD/SDHC memory card or the internal memory . . . . . . . 19
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Selecting the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Turning help text on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the Auto Power Off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Selecting the TV format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Resetting your camcorder to the factory default settings . . . . . . . . . 22
Transferring files to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting your camcorder to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing the included software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the included software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting your camcorder to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting to a TV using the provided AV cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting to a TV using a mini HDMI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Specifications and default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
One-year limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Important safety
instructions
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use your camcorder near water.
6 Clean only with a dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
8 Do not leave your camcorder near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs and the point
where they exit from your battery charger.
10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
11 Unplug your camcorder during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when your camcorder has
been damaged in any way, such as battery
charger power cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into your
camcorder, your camcorder has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
13 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose your camcorder to rain, moisture,
dripping, or splashing, and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on it.
14 Batteries should not be exposed to excessive
heat such as direct sunlight, fire, or the like.
Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
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NS-DV111080F Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder
Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder
Introduction
Front
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality
Insignia product. Your NS-DV111080F is designed
for reliable and trouble-free performance.
Features
• Full HD 1920 × 1080p (30fps) mode offers high
quality video capture
• 12× optical zoom, 10× digital zoom
• 3.0-inch TFT LCD touch screen display (16:9)
• Support for SD cards (up to 4 GB) and SDHC cards
(up to 32 GB)
• Super high frame rate (240fps) WQVGA video
mode
• High speed sequential shooting lets you take
multiple photos with one press of the shutter
button
• Electronic image stabilization (EIS) allows for
smoother video capture
• Still image capture during video capture
• Dual-video capture mode allows for simultaneous
capture of high quality 1920 × 1080 30fps video
and low resolution 432 × 240 30fps video (ideal
for use on the Internet)
• Face detection
• Mini HDMI out jack allows for playback of high
definition video on an HDMI-enabled TV directly
from your camcorder
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Lens
Speakers
Description
Use to focus the image when capturing videos or
taking photos.
In Playback mode, plays the sound in the recorded
videos.
When recording video or taking photos:
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Press
to zoom in.
to zoom out.
In video Playback mode:
Package contents
• Insignia NS-DV111080F camcorder
• Li-ion battery (type NP120)
• USB cable
• AV cable
• Battery charger and power cord
• CD (includes User Guide and media playback and
editing software)
• Quick Setup Guide
System requirements
Operating System: Windows® XP with SP2, Windows
Vista®, or Windows® 7 or Mac OS 10.x or higher.
CPU: Intel® or AMD® Dual-Core or above
Memory: at least 1 GB or more
Hardware: DirectX 9 or above
Standard USB 1.1 port or above
At least 2 GB available disk space
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T/W (Tele/Wide)
zoom button
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Shutter button
Flash
LED light
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LCD panel
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Press
Press
Press
Press
to zoom in.
to zoom out.
to increase the volume.
to decrease the volume.
In photo Playback mode:
For more information, see “Using zoom” on page 12.
In Photo and Video record modes, press to take a
photo. For more information, see “Taking a photo” on
page 11.
Lets you take photos in low light conditions. For more
information, see “Using the flash” on page 12.
Turns on when you press the LED light button. Ideal for
capturing video in low-light settings. For more
information, see “Using the LED light” on page 13.
Lets you view photos and videos while you are
capturing them.
Lets you view stored photos and videos.
Displays camcorder status information.
Lets you select menu items and interact with
on-screen display elements.
For more information, see “Understanding the LCD
panel icons” on page 4.
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Microphone
Records audio while recording a video.
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Hand strap
Description
Use to hold your camcorder. The included lens cap may
be stored in the hand strap’s outer pocket during photo
or video capture.
Item
Description
Left
Playback button:
In Video mode, press to view recorded videos.
In Photo mode, press to view captured photos.
USB port and mini HDMI jack:
Use the USB port to connect your camcorder to a
computer.
Use the mini HDMI jack to view high-definition video
directly on an HDMI-enabled TV.
Busy/Power indicator:
Lights when the power is on or when the system is
busy. When recording video, alternately flashes green
and orange.
Mode dial:
Turn to switch to different camcorder modes:
SET—Opens the on-screen menu.
—Switches to Video mode.
—Switches to Photo mode.
Start/Stop button:
In Video mode, press to start or stop recording a video.
In Video playback mode, press to start or pause video
playback.
Navigation control:
—Up
—Down
—Macro/Left
—Color Balance/Right
In Setup mode, press Up, Down, Left, or Right to select
menu items or adjust settings. Press the center button
to confirm.
In Video or Photo mode, press Up or Down to adjust
exposure settings.
In Video or Photo recording mode, press Macro to turn
the macro feature on or off.
In Video or Photo recording mode, press Color Balance
to select a color balance setting.
Insert the battery into this compartment.
Slide to open the battery compartment.
Battery
compartment
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Item
Description
Press once to display the icons on the left on the setup
menu. Press twice to display icons on the left and
bottom on the setup menu. Press three times to hide
all icons.
Press to access the setup menu in Video or Photo
modes.
In Photo mode, turns the flash on or off.
In Photo or Video mode, turns the LED light on or off.
SD/SDHC memory
card slot
Insert an SD or SDHC memory card into this slot.
Press and hold to turn your camcorder on or off.
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Tripod socket
Description
Use to attach the camcorder to a tripod (not included)
to increase stability and help avoid blurry photos or
videos.
Understanding the LCD panel icons
Photo mode icons
NS-DV111080F Insignia 1080p Digital Camcorder
Description
Flash set to Auto: Your camcorder will automatically
fire the flash during photo capture if low-light scenes
are detected. For more information, see “Using the
flash” on page 12.
Flash set to On: Your camcorder will always fire the
flash when capturing photos, regardless of lighting
conditions. For more information, see “Using the
flash” on page 12.
Indicates the internal memory is being used for
storage of photos and videos.
Indicates an SD or SDHC card is being used for storage
of photos and videos.
Face detection indicator: Appears when face
detection is turned on. For more information, see
“Turning face detection on or off” on page 14.
Self-timer: Indicates that the self-timer will take a
photo five seconds after the photo shutter button is
pressed. For more information, see “Using the
self-timer” on page 13.
Self-timer: Indicates that the self-timer will take a
photo ten seconds after the photo shutter button is
pressed. For more information, see “Using the
self-timer” on page 13.
Date stamp: Indicates that the date will be imprinted
on photos and videos as they are captured. For more
information, see “Imprinting the date and time on
photos or videos” on page 15.
Date and time stamp: Indicates that the date and
time will be imprinted on photos and videos as they
are captured. For more information, see “Imprinting
the date and time on photos or videos” on page 15.
Battery Indicator: Indicates the battery power
status.
Stabilization indicator: Appears when the stabilizer
function is turned on. For more information, see
“Turning stabilization on or off” on page 14.
Exposure indicator: Indicates the exposure level
(brightness) of the videos and photos you are
recording. A positive number next to the exposure
indicator indicates that you have increased exposure
levels. A negative number next to the exposure
indicator indicates that you have decreased exposure
levels.
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Description
Zoom meter: 12x optical zoom, 10x digital zoom.
When the indicator is green, optical zoom is in use.
When the indicator is red, digital zoom is in use. For
more information, see “Using zoom” on page 12.
Storage indicator: If a memory card is inserted,
indicates the number of photos that can be taken at
the current resolution with the card's unused memory.
If no memory card is inserted, indicates the number of
photos that can be taken at the current resolution with
your camcorder's unused internal memory.
Macro indicator: Appears when the macro function
is turned on. For more information, see “Taking a
close-up photo” on page 11.
LED light indicator: Appears when the LED light is
turned on.
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