Polaroid DVC-00725F - 720P HD Camcorder User Manual

Polaroid DVC-00725F - 720P HD Camcorder User Manual

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  • Page 1 5.0 Megapixel HD Digital Camcoder DVC-00725F User’s Manual Questions? If you still have questions, call Need Some Help? or visit our help line found on the www.polaroid.com/support. This manual should help you insert with this icon: understand your new product. DIGITAL QUALITY, POLAROID SIMPLICITY™...
  • Page 2: Product Overview

    6. Microphone 7. Up / Lighting Button 8. OK / Menu Button 9. Self Timer / Left Button 10. HD / Down Button 11. Record Button 12. Flash / Right Button 13. Playback button Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 3 14. LCD Panel 15. TV Port 16. HDMI Port 17. Mini USB / Battery Charging Port 18. Ports Slide Cover 19. Power Button 20. Self-timer LED 21. Tripod mount 22. Battery / SD card door Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    • Photo Resolution....................25 • Macro Mode Setting...................26 • Exposure Settings....................27 • Two in One (Photo Record Mode Only)..............28 • Photo Frame (Photo Record Mode Only)..............29 • Flash (Photo Record Mode Only)................30 Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 5 • Make a Slide Show....................53 4 Transferring & Viewing Video onto a PC ........54 • Transferring Photos or Videos to a Computer......54 • Viewing a Video on a PC ............54 • Sharing A Video ..............54 Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 6 • ArcSoft Software Help ............70 12 Appendix ................71 • Technical specifications ............71 • Default Settings ..............72 • System Requirements .............73 • Troubleshooting ..............74 • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ..........76 • Regulatory Information ............76 Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    1 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing your new Polaroid DVC-00725F high definition HD Digital Camcoder. This camera with a 5.0 Megapixel sensor can take high definition videos and high quality still images up to 11.0 Mega pixels. Outstanding features that your DVC-00725F HD Digital Camcoder has: •...
  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Guia de Início Rápido XX XXXX Part no.: XXXXXXXXX Printed in China DVC-00725F Quick Start Guide Warranty Card AC Adapter Software CD-ROM NP60 Battery HD Digital Camcoder HDMI Cable AV Cable USB Cable Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 9: Checking The Battery Level

    4. To remove the battery, slide the battery lock and the batteries will eject out of the battery compartment. 5. Pull the battery out with your finger. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 10: Using Your Battery

    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. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 11: Turning The Camera On And Getting Started

    Record mode. • Turning the Camera Off 1. To turn off the camera: Return the LCD Panel back to its original position or press the (POWER) button for one second. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 12: Record Mode

    1. Switch between Record and Playback Mode. 2. Exit a Menu 3. Return to the previous page. Record Button: 1. Start to take Video. 2. To stop recording, press it again. Camera Shutter Button: Press to take Photo. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 13: Lcd Display Information

    NOTE: Icons may not be displayed if their settings are in the default mode. Icon Description Remaining number of images that can be taken at current resolution 14:26:08 Remaining video recording time at the current resolution QVGA High Standard Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 14 Self timer White Balance Macro Intelligent Lighting On Battery: full power Battery: adequate power Battery: low power Battery: power empty SD Card inserted 20X zoom(5X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom) Motion Stabilization Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 15: Recording Videos

    Three resolution settings are available. You may change the resolution setting in the Setup menu. (For more information refer to page 25). Image Quality High:11 Mega Pixels Standard:5 Mega Pixels Low:2 Mega Pixels Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 16: Using The Intelligent Lighting Function

    2. It can be set from 1x to 20x(5x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom). Need help with your digital camera? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 17: Setup Options In The Record Menu

    Capture Menu, Still Capture Menu, Motion Detect, Effect, and Setting. The submenu will pop up when moving from one option to another. 3. Press the OK Button to confirm the option you select. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 18: Video Mode Settings

    Resolution submenu. 4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between the four settings. 5. Press OK Button to confirm your setting and exit. Record Menu Setup Screen Video Resolution Option OK Button Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 19: Macro Mode Setting

    LCD display.) 6. To switch back to the default value, select ‘Normal’ in the Macro Mode submenu. Record Menu Setup Screen Macro Mode Option OK Button Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 20: Exposure Settings

    4. Use the Up/Down Buttons to choose the preferred EV value. When selected the change is immediate. 5. Press the OK Button to confirm the setting and exit. Record Menu Setup Screen Exposure Option OK Button Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 21: Sharpness Settings

    4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between the nine levels. When selected the change is immediate. 5. Press OK Button to confirm the setting and exit. Record Menu Setup Screen Sharpness Option OK Button Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 22: White Balance Settings

    (You will see on the lower right corner of the LCD display.) 5. Press the OK Button to confirm the setting and exit. Record Menu Setup Screen White Balance Option OK Button Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 23: Stabilization Setting

    5. Press the OK Button to confirm the setting and exit. Record Menu Setup Screen Stabilization Option OK Button NOTE: • The captured screen will be smaller when stabilization is enabled. • Digital Zoom is disabled when stabilization is activated. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 24: Night Mode Feature

    To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera on a flat, steady surface, or use a tripod. Need help with your digital camera? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 25: Still Capture Settings

    4. Use the Up/Down Buttons to move between the three settings. (You will see on the upper left corner of the LCD display.) 5. Press the OK Button to confirm the setting and exit. Display Screen Image Resolution Option OK Button Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 26: Macro Mode Setting

    5. Press the OK Button to confirm the setting and exit. (You will see on the lower right corner of the LCD display.) 6. To switch back to the default value, select ‘Normal’ in the Macro Mode submenu. Display Screen Macro Mode Option OK Button Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 27: Exposure Settings

    4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose preferred EV value. When selected the change is immediate. 5. Press the OK Button to confirm the setting and exit. Record Menu Setup Screen Exposure Option OK Button Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 28: Two In One (Photo Record Mode Only)

    2. Align the subject on the right side of the LCD display and press Camera Shutter Button to take second Photo. 3. Press the Playback Button to view the Two in One Photo. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 29: Photo Frame (Photo Record Mode Only)

    2. Use the Up/Down Buttons to locate your preferred photo frame then select the Set option and Press the OK Button to confirm the setting and exit. Record Menu Setup Screen Photo Frame option OK Button Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 30: Flash (Photo Record Mode Only)

    2. Use the Up/Down Buttons to move between the three settings. 3. Press the OK Button to confirm the setting and exit. NOTE: The flash will be disabled automatically when battery power is low.( Record Menu Setup Screen Flash option OK Button Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 31: Selftimer (Photo Record Mode Only)

    Selftimer, then press the OK Button to switch to the Selftimer submenu. 2. Use the Up/Down Buttons to choose between On or Off. 3. Press the OK Button to confirm the setting and exit. Record Menu Setup Screen Selftimer option OK Button Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 32: Sharpness Setting

    2. Use the Up/Down Buttons to move between the nine levels. When selected the change is immediate. 3. Press the OK Button to confirm the setting and exit. Record Menu Setup Screen Sharpness option OK Button Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 33: White Balance Settings

    3. Press the OK Button to confirm the setting and exit. (You will see on the lower right corner of the LCD display.) Record Menu Setup Screen White Balance option OK Button Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 34: Multi-Snap (Photo Record Mode Only)

    LCD display.) Record Menu Setup Screen Multi-snap option OK Button Need help with your digital camera? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 35: Backlight (Photo Record Mode Only)

    2. Use the Up/Down Buttons to choose between On or Off. 3. Press the OK Button to confirm the setting and exit. (You will see on the upper left corner of the LCD display.) Record Menu Setup Screen Backlight option OK Button Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 36: Date-Printing (Photo Record Mode Only)

    Use Night Mode for night scenes or low light conditions. Record Menu Setup Screen Night Mode option OK Button NOTE: To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera on a flat, steady surface, or use a tripod. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 37: Motion Detection

    3. Use the Up/Down Buttons to choose between ON or OFF. 4. Press the OK Button to confirm the setting and exit. (You will see on the lower left corner of the LCD display.) Record Menu Setup Screen Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 38: Effect Setting

    3. Use the Up/Down Buttons to move between the four settings. When selected the change is in effect immediately. 4. Press the OK Button to confirm the setting and exit. Record Menu Setup Screen Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 39: Setting Menu

    Setting Option • Sound (operation sound) • Time setting • Format Memory or Card • TV System • Language • Information • Default Setting NOTE: • Please refer to Format Memory/Card on page 41. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 40: Sound

    Sound option OK Button NOTE: If the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of time or the battery is depleted, you may need to reset the date and time. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 41: Format Memory (When There Is No Sd Card In The Camera)

    Format Card option OK Button NOTE: • All the data will be erased when the SD card is formatted. Make sure all the data is copied to a PC before formatting the SD card. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 42: Tv System

    PAL: UK, Europe, China, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong etc. Record Menu Setup Screen TV System option OK Button Language Use this option to select the language of user interface you want. Record Menu Setup Screen Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 43: Information

    Off: Do not show the indicator(s) on the LCD screen. Record Menu Setup Screen Information option OK Button Default Setting To restore the default factory setting, select this option. Record Menu Setup Screen Default Setting option OK Button Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 44: Playback Mode

    Tele Button : Zoom In (only Photo Mode) Wide Button : Zoom out (only Photo Mode) Playback Button functions: 1. Switch between Record and Playback modes 2. Return to the previous page. Record Button: Start playing the recorded Video. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 45: Lcd Display Information

    Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode: Icon Description 5/10 Current Number/ Total number of Video or Photo. Magnification Indicator. Indicate the screen is in Playback Mode QVGA High Standard Indicate the selected Video/Photo is locked. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 46: Video Playback

    6. Use Up/Down Buttons adjust volume. 7. Press OK Button to go to the Video option menu. 8. Use Right/Left Buttons to select six options, Delete, Thumbnail, Lock, Repeat One, Repeat All, or Exit. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 47: Deleting Videos

    If a memory card is inserted, you can delete only those videos stored on the card. • Videos on a written-protected memory card cannot be deleted. • The delete function will only erase unlocked videos. Locked videos must be unlocked before being deleted. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 48: Thumbnail Function

    Down Button to lock/unlock single Video. 5. Before a Video is locked/unlocked, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation. 6. Press OK Button to exit. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 49: Repeating Videos

    2. Press OK Button to start repeating, press it again to stop. Need help with your digital camera? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 50: Photo Playback

    Photo. Press Playback Button again to exit navigation mode. 6. Press OK Button to go to the Photo option menu. 7. Use Right/Left Buttons to select five options, Delete, Thumbnail, Lock, Slideshow, or Exit. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 51: Deleting Photos

    If a memory card is inserted, you can delete only those pictures stored on the card. • Pictures on a written-protected memory card cannot be deleted. • The delete function will only erase unlocked pictures. Locked pictures must be unlocked before being deleted. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 52: Thumbnail Function

    Down Button to lock/unlock single Photo. 5. Before a Photo is locked/unlocked, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation. 6. Press the OK Button to exit. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 53: Make A Slide Show

    2. Press the OK Button to start the slide show; press it again to stop. Need help with your digital camera? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 54: Transferring & Viewing Video Onto A Pc

    You can share the recorded videos with your friends via internet or CD. Make sure the correct Video Codec is installed on your friends’ PC. Video Codec is available in the provided CD. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 55: View Photos And Videos On A Tv

    TV. The LCD Panel does not work when the camera is connected to a high-definitionTV. Need help with your digital camera? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 56: Connecting To A Non-High-Definition 16:9 (Wide) Or 4:3 Tv

    3. The steps for viewing stored photos and Video on a TV are exactly the same as for viewing them on the LCD display. NOTE: The LCD display does not work when the camera is connected to a Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 57: Video File Converter

    2. Click [ Start ] -->[ (All) Programs ] --> [ ArcSoft MediaConverter ] --> [ MediaConverter] . 3. MediaConverter main Screen will appear on your desktop. 4. Click [Add File] . Preview Window Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 58 6. You can preview your media files before converting. To preview media files, use the following control functions. • Click to start previewing. • Click to stop previewing. Make sure your media files can be previewed before converting. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 59 10. Connect your camera to PC and copy the converted video to “My Computer\Removable Disk\ DCIM\200MOVIE” in your camera. 11. After transferring the converted video to the camera, press Playback Button to enjoy your favorite Video. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 60: Using The Sd (Secure Digital) Card

    • Using the SD Card Your camera comes with built-in flash memory for storing photos and video clips. You can expand the memory by using a Polaroid SD card (sold separately) (up to 4GB). The camera senses whether a memory card is inserted, and automatically saves photos and video clips accordingly.
  • Page 61 DVC-00725F camera, and valuable data in your existing SD card may be distorted or lost when the card is inserted in the DVC-00725F camera. We strongly recommend the user to use a new or formatted Polaroid (not included) SD card for the DVC-00725F camera. The manufacturer is not liable for losing or corrupting any valuable data or files in your SD card due to improper operation.
  • Page 62 • Never remove a card from the camera while the camera is powered on. Doing so can cause the Photo or video recording operation to fail, and even damage the memory card. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 63: Burning The Recorded Clip Into Dvd

    1. Install the ArcSoft MediaImpression onto your PC (Refer to Section 10). 2. Click [ Start ]-->[ (All) Programs ]-->[ ArcSoft MediaImpression ] 3. ArcSoft MediaImpression main Screen will appear on your desktop. 4. Click [ Make Video ]. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 64 • Select the folder that contains the file(s) you want to use. • Select the file(s) • Click button to put the file(s) into slide • Click [Burn to Disc] 6. Click [ Start ] to start DVD burning. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 65: Uploading Video Files To Youtube

    1. Install the ArcSoft MediaImpression onto your PC (Refer to Section 10). 2. Click [Start]-->[ (All) Programs ]-->[ ArcSoft MediaImpression ] 3. ArcSoft MediaImpression main Screen will appear on your desktop. 4. Click [ Video] Option. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 66 5. Select the video file you want to upload and click [ Upload to YouTube] option at the bottom menu. 6. If this is your first time using of this function, please follow the instruction on YouTube Setting Panel. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 67 7. Go to http://www.youtube.com/login, then Log onto your YouTube account. (If you do not have a YouTube account, sign up here first.) 8. After you log onto your YouTube account, Click [ Get Authorization ] button below. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 68 Click [Allow] Button shown on YouTube website. 9. Click [Save] Button to upload the video. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 69: Installing Bundled Software

    1. Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen appears. 2. Select the piece(s) of software you want to install from the list, then click Install Application Software. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 70: Getting Help

    E-mail: support@arcsoft.com.tw Web: http://www.arcsoft.jp Web: www.arcsoft.com.tw Visit http:// www.arcsoft.com for technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s). ® 2008 by All rights reserved “Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, USA. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 71: Appendix

    Analog: Composite Video (NTSC/PAL Selectable) Power Supply NP60 Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery • Size: (W) 117 mm x (D) 56 mm x (H) 65 mm Dimension • Weight: Approximately 314g (without battery); 340(with battery) Mini USB2.0 PC Interface Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 72: Default Settings

    Volume Always Level 8 One Time Macro Exposure One Time Sharpness One Time Level 5 White Balance One Time Auto Two in One One Time Photo Frame One Time Self timer One Time Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 73: System Requirements

    However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process, and do not affect the recording. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Delete these files and the others can then be played normally. It is recommended that you first format the memory card before using it and avoid placing files with different formats in the same folder. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 75 Need help with your digital camera? Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon: Or visit www.polaroid.com. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 76: Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance

    (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 77 Shielded cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits. Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the product may malfunction and require user to reset the product. Polaroid DVC-0075F Digital Camera User Guide www.polaroid.com...
  • Page 78 Questions? Need some help? This manual should help you understand your new product. If you have questions, call our customer service help number. Look for the insert with this icon: or visit www.polaroid.com. US 1008 Part No.: OMDVC-00725FUS001...

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