Sakar 38056v2 User Manual

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38056v2

Digital Camcorder

with Camera

User Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................ 3

What’s Included ......................................................................................................................................................... 3

Parts of the Camcorder .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Initial Camcorder Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Main Camcorder Modes ............................................................................................................................................. 9

Camcorder Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 10

Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS .................................................................................................... 11

Computer System Requirements – MAC OS ............................................................................................................. 12

Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder ................................................................................................................ 12

Changing the Camcorder Mode ................................................................................................................................. 13

Navigating the Menus ................................................................................................................................................ 14

Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................................................. 15

Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 29

Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................................................. 34

Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 49

Connecting the Camcorder to a TV ............................................................................................................................ 56

Installing the Software ................................................................................................................................................ 57

Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer .............................................................................................................. 59

Getting Videos and Photos from Your Camcorder to Your Computer .......................................................................... 59

Get started! ................................................................................................................................................................ 60

Transferring Images from the Camcorder to Your Computer Manually ....................................................................... 61

Camcorder Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 62

Sakar Warranty Card ................................................................................................................................................. 63

Technical Support ...................................................................................................................................................... 64

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................... 64

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital videos and photos is included with your camera. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.

Note: Your digital camcorder requires an SD Memory card for normal use (SDHC memory card up to 32GB). SD memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately

Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.

What’s Included

1) Digital Camcorder (with built-in USB Connector)

2) AV Cable

3) Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installation CD

4) Neck Strap

Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.

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Parts of the Camcorder

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1. UP/Zoom In

9. Right/LED Light

17. Battery Compartment

2. MODE Button

10. Down / Zoom Out / Thumbnail View

18. SD Memory Card Slot

3. Power Button

11. LED Light

19. Wrist Strap Connector

4. Left/ViviLink

12. Microphone

20. AV Out Port

5. LCD Screen

13. Self-Timer LED

6. Shutter/OK Button

14. Digital Lens

7. MENU Button

15. Speaker

8. Delete Button

16. USB Lever

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Initial Camcorder Setup

Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card

Insert 3 x AAA batteries. Alkaline batteries recommended (not included).

Install SDHC Memory card (up to 32GB) before use (not included).

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Turning On the Camcorder Using the Camcorder

When powering the camcorder ON for the first time, the camcorder will take you through the initial setup.

Powering the Camcorder ON

1) Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. Use 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included.

Note:

 Remove the batteries from the camcorder when not in use for an extended period.  Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.  The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:

Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power

2) SD Memory Card Make sure an SDHC memory card has been properly inserted into your camcorder. SDHC card not included.

Selecting the modes

Accessing the menu

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To properly insert the SDHC Card:

a) Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camcorder (see SD icon by the SD card slot). b) Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has been inserted correctly.

Note:  After the camcorder is powered on, an SD icon will appear on the LCD display. If you do not see the SD icon on

the display, please check if the card was inserted properly.

 Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side of the SD card). If the SD card is locked this will

prevent the camcorder from saving captured photos to the SD card.

3) Power On Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.

Setting the Camcorder Language

You will first be prompted to select a language for the camcorder. The Language selection menu will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the OK button to confirm the selection.

Setting the Date and Time

The next step in the initial setup is to set the date and time on the camcorder.

1) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll to the month/day/year and time.

2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to change each setting as desired.

3) When you have finished setting the date and time, press the OK button to confirm the

selection and complete the camcorder initial setup.

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Main Camcorder Modes

Your camcorder has different modes for the various functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camcorder after the camcorder has been powered ON.

Video Capture Mode

Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder. This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON. To take a video, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button to start the record. A red record indicator will appear on the LCD screen while record is in progress. To stop the record, press the Shutter button again. The video will be automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory card.

To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the MENU button while in the Video Capture mode.

Photo Capture Mode

Use this mode to capture pictures with your camcorder. After turning on your camcorder, press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture mode. To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button. The picture will be automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory card. To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the MENU button while in the Photo Capture mode.

Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)

Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your camcorder. After turning on your camcorder, press the MODE button twice to open the Playback mode for photos and videos. You can scroll through the videos and photos that you’ve previously taken to view and delete them as desired. To access the various menus for the Playback mode for videos and photos, press the MENU button while in the Playback mode.

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Camcorder Technical Specifications

Image Sensor

CMOS Sensor

Image Resolution

(5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels, (1M) 1280x1024 pixels, (VGA) 640x480 pixels

Video Resolution

(HD) 1280x720 pixels, (D1) 720x480 pixels, (VGA) 640X480pixels (30fps), (QVGA) 320x240 pixels

File Format

JPEG (photos) / AVI (videos)

External Memory

SD MMC SDHC (up to 32G)– SD Card not included

LCD Display

1.8 Inch TFT LCD

Lens

f=3.6mm F2.6

Zoom

4X Digital Zoom

Scene

Auto / Scenery / Portrait / Night Scene / Night Portrait / Sensitive / Sport / Beach / Party

Image Quality

Normal, Fine, Super Fine

White Balance

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent

Anti-Shake

Yes

ISO

Auto / 100 / 200 / 400

Frequency

50 Hz, 60 Hz

Auto Power Off

1, 3 or 5 minutes

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Metering

Center, Multi, Spot

Language

English

Microphone

Yes

Speaker

Yes

Interface

USB 2.0 (HS)

System Requirements

Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 Mac OSX v10.5.x and above

Battery

3 x AAA Alkaline batteries

Working Temperature

0~40 C

Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS

To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:

 Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7  Pentium® 4 processor (or above)  1 GB of RAM, with 250 MB of free hard disk space  16-bit Color monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution  CD-ROM Drive  QuickTime® 6 or higher  Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7 or higher  Windows Media Player 10 or higher  DirectX 9 or higher  Internet connection required

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Computer System Requirements – MAC OS

To be able to download photos and videos to your Macintosh, you will need the following minimum configuration:

 Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later  1 GB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space  Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor  QuickTime® 6 or higher  Internet connection required

Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder

 Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder.  Make sure an SD card has been inserted properly into your camcorder.

(SDHC card up to32 - SD Card not included)

Powering the camcorder ON

Press the Power button to turn your camcorder ON. The camcorder will be in Video Capture mode to start.

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Powering the camcorder OFF

While the camcorder is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camcorder OFF. You will see a

“Goodbye” splash screen and then the camcorder will power off completely.

Note: When there is insufficient battery power, a “Low Battery” message will appear on the LCD screen. The camcorder will automatically power off a few moments later.

Auto OFF – Power Saving

Your digital camcorder also has an Auto Power Off feature that automatically turns off your camcorder after a specific period of time that it is left idle. The Auto Power Off settings can be set from the Auto Off settings menu (in either Photo Capture Mode or Video Capture Mode).

Changing the Camcorder Mode

Your camcorder has three main modes:

1) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder.

2) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder.

3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with

your camcorder.

When the camcorder is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will be active. The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to capture and enjoy clear quality videos and photos.

To change the active camcorder mode, make sure the camcorder is powered ON and press the MODE button.

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When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display.

When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display.

When in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display.

Navigating the Menus

Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu selection.

4) Press the OK button to confirm and save the highlighted menu option.

5) If the selection can be remembered by the camcorder, a selection icon will appear to the right of the selected menu

option. Changes made to these options will remain as is until you decide to change them again at a later time.

6) Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camcorder and do not display this icon

when selected.

7) At any time you can press the MENU button to exit the menus and return to the previous screen.

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Video Capture Mode

The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will display Video Capture Mode by default.

Taking a Video

1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.

2) Click the UP - Zoom In and Down - Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder display if desired.

3) Press the Shutter button to START the video capture.

4) The elapsed time appears on the top right corner of the LCD screen and a red icon blinks on the screen – indicating that

the video capture is in progress.

5) To PAUSE and then BEGIN recording again, press the LEFT direction control button.

6) To STOP the video record, press the Shutter button again.

7) The video will automatically be saved to the camcorder’s memory card.

LED Flash Light

To add more light in a dark situation the camera has an LED flash light.

1) Press the RIGHT / LED ON-OFF button once to turn the LED On.

2) Press the RIGHT / LED ON-OFF button again to turn the LED Off.

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Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons.

Quick Function Button

Function

LEFT

Opens the ViviLink for Videos Menu During Video Capture: Pauses and continues your video capture

Zooms In

RIGHT

Turns LED Light Off/On

DOWN

Zooms Out

Other

Shutter/OK

 Starts and stops your video capture  Confirms and saves your selected menu option

Delete

 Deletes last video taken

 Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode  Exits the menu screen

Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.

MODE

 Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and

Playback Mode

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Video Capture Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Capture Mode:

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Scene Menu

The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Resolution Menu

The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a larger size will also take up more of your camcorder’s memory.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Resolution menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

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9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Quality Menu

The Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camcorder.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Quality menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Anti-Shake Menu

The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camcorder while capturing the image.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Anti-Shake menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

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5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

White Balance Menu

The White Balance feature allows your camcorder to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment.

Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the White Balance menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

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Color Effect Menu

You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Color Effect menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Sharpness Menu

You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camcorder. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Sharpness menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

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ISO Menu

When the ISO is reduced, the image sensor in your camcorder will be less sensitive to light and will optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the ISO menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Metering Menu

The Metering setting will affect how your camcorder focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camcorder will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly.

Center – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to the subject in the center

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Multi – Used in standard conditions the camcorder divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness, background, direct light and scenes Spot – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Metering menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Language Menu

You can select your camcorder’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Language menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

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Date/Time Menu

When you capture an image with your camcorder, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken. The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camcorder’s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camcorder.

On – The timestamp will appear on photos taken Off – The date stamp will not appear on photos taken

To Enable/Disable the Timestamp:

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Date/Time menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

To Set the Date and Time:

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Date/Time menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the “Date Setup” menu option then press the OK button to

select the option.

4) The “Date Setup” submenu will open.

5) Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT direction control buttons.

6) For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN direction control buttons to set the date and time.

7) When you have finished setting the date and time, press the OK button to save your settings and return to the previous mode.

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Silent Mode Menu

You have the option of activating the camcorder’s Silent mode to disable all of the sound effects (except for beeps heard during the Self-Timer countdown) that the camcorder emits when performing camcorder functions.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Silent Mode menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Auto Off Menu

You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camcorder’s battery life. The designated time represents when your camcorder will automatically power off. When the camcorder sits idle for the designated period of time, the camcorder will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Auto Off menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

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8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Frequency Menu

The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camcorder is set to a frequency that does not match your country’s electric current, you may see flickering or waves on the images taken by your camcorder.

50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia 60Hz – US, Canada and South America

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Frequency menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Format SD Menu

You can use the Format SD menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camcorder’s memory card.

Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camcorder’s memory card.

This option will delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images, use the delete menu in the camcorder’s Playback mode.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

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2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Format SD menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options.

4) To exit without formatting the card, select “Cancel” and press the OK button.

5) To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the OK button.

You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card.

 Select “No” to exit without formatting.  Select “Yes” and press the OK button to begin.

The memory card will be completely formatted.

TV Setup Menu

TV Mode allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television.

NTSC – television and video standard used in America, Canada PAL – television and video standard used in Europe

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the TV Setup menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

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Firmware v.1.0.2 (Factory Default Settings) Menu

Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camcorder or to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Firmware menu.

3) The “Set Defaults” is selected.

4) Press the OK button to reset the camcorder to the factory default settings.

5) You will be asked to confirm the resetting to the factory default settings.

 Select “No” to exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the default settings.  Select “Yes” and press the OK button to proceed with the reset.

You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camcorder settings set to the Factory Default Settings.

Note: After RESETTING to the default settings, it is recommended to select your system Language and Date/Time. If you do not, the next time your camcorder is powered on, you will be prompted to define those settings.

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Video Playback Mode

The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit videos and photos that you’ve already taken with you camcorder.

 When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode.  The latest captured image appears on the LCD screen. If there are no images stored, a message (No File) appears.

Playing Videos on Your Camcorder

1) Select your Video:

 Once in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll through the images on your

camcorder’s memory card until you find the video you would like to view.

 Each captured image (video and photo) is displayed on the LCD screen.  Videos appear with an ‘AVI’ icon on the top left of the LCD screen.

2) Play your Selected Video:

 Press the Shutter button to START playing the video.  Press the Shutter button again to PAUSE the video and to continue playing and pausing as needed.  To fully STOP the video and restore the icons to the LCD, press the UP button.  While the Video is playing all the icons on the top section of the LCD disappear.

Thumbnail View

Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camcorder will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails.

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1) Press the DOWN/Zoom Out button.

All the images on your camcorder will appear in the Thumbnail View. Videos appear with a ‘V’ on the left corner of the thumbnail.

2) Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view.

3) Press the OK button to enlarge the image full size.

4) Once the selected video is full size you can play and view the video.

Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.

Quick Function Button

Function

LEFT

 Displays the PREVIOUS image

 Stops the selected Video Playback

RIGHT

 Displays the NEXT image

DOWN

 Opens Thumbnail View

Note: To Navigate in the Thumbnail View, press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/ RIGHT direction buttons. To view the selected thumbnail image, press the OK button.

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Other

Shutter/OK

 Starts and pauses the video playback  Confirms and saves your selected menu option

Delete

 Opens the Delete Menu and allows you to delete the selected image

 Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode

Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.

 Exits the menu screen

MODE

 Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and

Playback Mode

Video Playback Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Playback Mode:

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Delete Menu

While in the Playback mode, you can delete images from your camcorder through the Delete menu. Remember, you can also quickly access the Delete menu by pressing the Delete button.

1) View the image you would like to delete.

2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Delete menu.

4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

5) DELETE VIDEO

To delete the selected video, select ‘Delete Video’, and then press OK. A confirmation window appears:

 Select ‘Yes’ to delete the selected video, and then press OK to confirm.  Select ‘No’ to exit without deleting the selected video, and then press OK to confirm.

6) DELETE ALL

To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camcorder’s memory card, select ‘Delete

All’, and then press OK.

A confirmation window appears:  Select ‘Yes’ to delete the all the images, and then press OK to confirm.

All of your images will be permanently deleted. A blank ‘No File’ screen will appear. Press the MODE button to exit the ‘No File’ screen. Remember: All images will be deleted except images that are Protected/Locked. To delete a locked image, first unlock the image, then select ‘Delete’.

 Select ‘No’ to exit without deleting all the images, and then press OK to confirm.

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Protect/Lock Menu

Videos and Photos taken with your camcorder can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files.

1) View the image you would like to protect or lock.

2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu.

4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

5) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option. Then exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

6) Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image in the Playback mode.

Videos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol.

7) Remember that you cannot delete locked videos.

ViviLink Menu

The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera’s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the ViviLink menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select the desired option.

5) A selected option icon now appears to the right of the option name area.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

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Photo Capture Mode

The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder.

 When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode.  Press the MODE button once to access the Photo Capture Mode.

Taking a Picture

1) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display on the back of the camcorder to direct the camcorder at the scene

you would like to capture.

2) Press the UP/Zoom In and DOWN/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired.

3) Press the Shutter button to take the picture.

4) The picture will automatically be saved to the camcorder’s memory card.

LED Flash Light

To add more light in a dark situation the camera has an LED flash light.

1) Press the RIGHT / LED ON-OFF button once to turn the LED On.

2) Press the RIGHT / LED ON-OFF button again to turn the LED Off.

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Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons:

Quick Function Button

Function

LEFT

Opens the ViviLink for Photos Menu

Zooms In

RIGHT

Turns LED Light Off/On

DOWN

Zooms Out

Other

Shutter/OK

 Captures your photo  Confirms and saves your selected menu option

Delete

 Allows you to delete last photo taken

 Opens the menu options for Photo Capture Mode  Exits the menu screen

Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.

MODE

 Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and

Playback Mode

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Photo Capture Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Photo Capture Mode:

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Scene Menu

The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Resolution Menu

The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a larger size will also take up more of your camcorder’s memory.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Resolution menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

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9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Quality Menu

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Quality menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Self-Timer Menu

The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camcorder’s Shutter button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture. This is an optimal feature if you don’t just want to take the picture but would also like to be in the picture yourself. Just set the desired Self-Timer delay, press the Shutter button on your camcorder and position yourself in front of the camcorder as desired.

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1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Self-Timer menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Anti-Shake Menu

The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camcorder while capturing the image.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Anti-Shake menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

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White Balance Menu

The White Balance feature allows your camcorder to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment. Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the White Balance menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Color Effect Menu

You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Color Effect menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

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8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Multi Shot Menu

When enabled, the Multi Shot feature allows you to take three rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the Shutter button. This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or other scenes with quick movements.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Multi Shot menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Sharpness Menu

You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camcorder. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

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2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Sharpness menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

ISO Menu

The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camcorder has to light in the surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camcorder will be more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations. The higher sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quality of the images that are taken. When the ISO is reduced, the image sensor in your camcorder will be less sensitive to light and will optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the ISO menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

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9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Metering Menu

Center – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to the subject in the center Multi – Used in standard conditions the camcorder divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light

metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness, background, direct light and scenes Spot – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Metering menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

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Language Menu

You can select your camcorder’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Language menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Date/Time Menu

When you capture an image with your camcorder, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken.

The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camcorder’s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for

future images that will be taken with your camcorder.

On – The timestamp will appear on photos taken Off – The date stamp will not appear on photos taken

To Enable/Disable the Timestamp:

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Date/Time menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

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5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

To Set the Date and Time:

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Date/Time menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the “Date Setup” menu option then press the OK button to

select the option.

4) The “Date Setup” submenu will open.

5) Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT direction control buttons.

6) For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN direction control buttons to set the date and time.

7) When you have finished setting the date and time, press the OK button to save your settings and return to the previous

mode.

Silent Mode Menu

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Silent Mode menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

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6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Auto Off Menu

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Auto Off menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

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Frequency Menu

50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia 60Hz – US, Canada and South America

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Frequency menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

Format SD Menu

You can use the Format SD menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camcorder’s memory card.

Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camcorder’s memory

card. This option will delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images, use the delete menu in the camcorder’s Playback mode.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Format SD menu.

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3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options.

4) To exit without formatting the card, select “Cancel” and press the OK button.

5) To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the OK button.

You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card.

 Select “No” to exit without formatting.  Select “Yes” and press the OK button to begin.

The memory card will be completely formatted.

TV Setup Menu

TV Mode allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television.

NTSC – television and video standard used in America, Canada PAL – television and video standard used in Europe

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the TV Setup menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the

camcorder’s default factory settings.

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Firmware v.1.0.2 (Factory Default Settings) Menu

Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camcorder or to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Firmware menu.

3) The “Set Defaults” is selected.

4) Press the OK button to reset the camcorder to the factory default settings.

5) You will be asked to confirm the resetting to the factory default settings.

 Select “No” to exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the default settings.  Select “Yes” and press the OK button to proceed with the reset.

You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camcorder settings set to the Factory Default Settings.

Photo Playback Mode

The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit videos and photos that you’ve already taken with you camcorder.

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Viewing Photos on Your Camcorder

1) Select your Photo:

 Once in Playback Mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your

camcorder’s memory card until you find the image you would like to view.

 Each captured image (video and photo) is displayed on the LCD screen.  Photos appear with a ‘JPG’ icon on the top left of the LCD screen.

2) Zooming In/Out of your selected Photo:

 Press the UP / Zoom In button to Zoom In and magnify the selected photo.

Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to navigate around the magnified photo.

 Press the DOWN/Zoom Out button to Zoom Out of the selected photo.  Press the OK button once to view the magnified image without the display of the icons on the screen.

Press the OK button again to return to the original, unmagnified, image.

Thumbnail View

1) Press the DOWN/Zoom Out button.

All the images on your camcorder will appear in the Thumbnail View.

2) Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view.

3) Press the OK button to enlarge the image full size.

4) Once the selected photo is full size you can zoom in/out and edit the photo.

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Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.

Quick Function Button

Function

LEFT

 Displays the PREVIOUS image

 Zooms in to the selected photo

RIGHT

 Displays the NEXT image

DOWN

 Zooms out of the selected photo  Opens Thumbnail View

Note: To Navigate in the Thumbnail View, press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/ RIGHT direction buttons. To view the selected thumbnail image, press the OK button.

Other

Shutter/OK

 Photos that are zoomed: Hides the display icons and returns to the original sized photo  Confirms and saves your selected menu option

Delete

 Opens the Delete Menu and allows you to delete the selected image

 Opens the menu options for Photo Capture Mode

Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.

 Exits the menu screen

MODE

 Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode

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Photo Playback Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Photo Playback Mode:

Delete Menu

While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your camcorder through the delete menu. Remember, you can also quickly access the Delete menu by pressing the Delete button

1) View the image you would like to delete.

2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Delete menu.

4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

5) DELETE PHOTO

To delete the selected photo, select “Delete Photo”, and then press OK. A confirmation window appears:

 Select “Yes” to delete the selected photo, and then press OK to confirm.  Select “No” to exit without deleting the selected photo, and then press OK to confirm.

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6) DELETE ALL

 Select “Yes” to delete the all the images, and then press OK to confirm.

All of your images will be permanently deleted. A blank “No File” screen will appear.

Press the MODE button to exit the ‘No File’ screen. Remember: All images will be deleted except images that are Protected/Locked. To delete a locked image, first unlock the image, then select ‘Delete’.  Select “No” to exit without deleting all the images, and then press OK to confirm.

Rotate Menu

Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you’ve taken with your camcorder.

1) View the image you would like to rotate.

2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Rotate menu.

4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

5) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) If you have chosen to rotate your photo, the photo appears as a new image in the Playback mode.

Protect/Lock Menu

Pictures and Videos taken with your camcorder can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files.

1) View the image you would like to protect or lock.

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2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu.

4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

5) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image in the playback mode.

Photos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol.

9) Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked.

Print Image Menu

You can use the Print Image menu to print the photos that are on your camcorder directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer.

1) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print.

2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Print Image menu.

4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

5) Press the OK button when highlighting the ‘Print Photo’ option to print the selected photo.

6) You will be asked to connect the camcorder to the Pictbridge printer.

7) Push and slide the USB lever up to reveal the USB Connector. Connect the camcorder’s USB connector to the

Pictbridge port of the printer.

8) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process.

9) Select the ‘Cancel’ option to exit the menu.

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Slide Show Menu

The Slide Show menu allows you to set the interval length of time for each picture to display on the LCD during the Slide Show.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Slide Show menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

 Select the 3, 5, or 10 second interval option, then press OK to confirm.  To begin the Slide Show: Select ‘Play’ and press the OK button.

Press the LEFT button to pause the Slide Show. Press the LEFT button again to continue the Slide Show. Press the OK button to exit the Slide Show.

4) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item, if you wish to view other menus without viewing the

Slide Show.

5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

ViviLink Menu

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the ViviLink menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

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Connecting the Camcorder to a TV

The camcorder has an AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera`s LCD screen. On plugging the TV Cable (supplied) to the camera’s AV slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank. Use the digital video recorder as you would to capture and playback photos and videos. The images will appear on the TV instead of on the LCD screen.

Note: The only limitation of using the TV screen is that the camera is now not portable.

1) Connect the camcorder to a TV with the TV cable (supplied).

Connect the black jack into the camcorder‘s AV slot. Connect the yellow jack into the TV – Video port. Connect the white jack into the TV – Audio port.

2) Turn On the TV and the camcorder, and then set the TV to “AV” mode.

3) You will need to set the TV format on the camcorder to suit the TV format of your TV set.

4) Make sure the camcorder is set to the correct TV Output setting. On plugging in the TV out cable a message will appear

on the LCD screen to select NTSC or PAL for the type of TV you are using.

5) Select the option as per the format (NTSC or PAL) of the TV set you are using and press the OK button.

6) When the camcorder is set to Video or Photo capture mode, you can preview the subjects you want to record on the TV

screen and view the recording live on the TV.

7) When the camcorder is set to Playback mode, you can review all the stored photos and videos on the TV.

To view images in Playback Mode, press the Left or Right button to select the image file to view. To play a selected Video, press the Shutter button.

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Installing the Software

You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software.

1) Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open.

2) On PC: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window appears. If the window does not appear, open the

application’s CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.exe” to launch the installer.

3) On Macintosh: Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager.

4) If you do not have internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the internet and then click the “Install

Vivitar Experience Image Manager” button to begin the installation.

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Note: If you do not have internet access, you can still download media from the camera. Click the “How to transfer photos and videos from my camera to my computer” button for instructions.

5) If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your language and click “Next” to open

the next window.

6) Select your camera model from the list and click “Next” to open the next window.

7) Click “Next” to confirm your camera model selection and to install the application.

8) Please wait while the application is being installed on your computer.

9) Please review the license terms.

On PC and Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then click “Next” to continue.

10) On PC only: Let the “Vivitar Experience Image Manager” installer create the folder to where the program will be

installed, and then click “Install”.

11) Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer.

12) On PC: Click the “Close” button when the installation is complete.

Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application.

13) On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete.

Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application.

14) If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the Programs (PC) or Applications

(Mac) menu on your computer.

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Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer

1) Push open the USB cover on the side of the camcorder up to reveal the retractable built -in USB connector.

2) Power the camcorder on.

3) Insert the camera’s built-in USB connector to the computer’s USB port to make the connection.

4) The first time you connect the device to the computer you may have to wait a few seconds until the computer

recognizes the device.

Getting Videos and Photos from Your Camcorder to Your Computer

An SD card needs to be inserted in your camera. Do not disconnect the built in USB connector during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer.

1) Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu.

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2) The “Get media from device” window opens.

3) You can select to download photos, videos or both.

4) Select your camera (removable disk) from the device window. If your camera is the only USB device connected then it

will be selected automatically.

5) Select a location on the computer where to place the new photo and video files.

6) Add the new photo and video files to albums if desired.

7) Select to remove the media files from the selected device (removable disk) after the import.

8) Click the “Get Media” button to transfer the photos and videos from your camera to your computer.

9) A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of media files downloading to your

computer. A message appears when the download is complete.

10) The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the selected folder and albums

ready for your use.

Get started!

Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:  Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social networking sites -

Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, MySpace, Photobucket, Twitpic, Twitgoo and YouTube

 Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another  Organize your images by creating offline and online albums  Edit images using automatic and manual tools  Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps

For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the Help file or click the “Take a Tour”

button on the application’s Home screen.

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Transferring Images from the Camcorder to Your Computer Manually

WINDOWS

1) Push open the USB cover on the side of the camcorder up to reveal the retractable built -in USB connector.

2) Plug the USB connector into an available USB port on your computer.

3) Power the camcorder ON.

4) ‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD.

5) A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click OK.

6) Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

7) Select the media and copy the files from this folder into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose ‘Copy’

from the Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose ‘Paste’ from the Edit menu.

8) We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures/My Pictures folder and the videos into the Videos/My Videos

folder.

9) Do not disconnect the USB connector during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your

computer.

MACINTOSH

1) Push open the USB cover on the side of the camcorder up to reveal the retractable built -in USB connector.

2) Plug the USB connector into an available USB port on your computer.

3) Power the camcorder ON.

4) ‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD.

5) The camcorder’s device icon appears on the desktop.

6) Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

7) Select the files and drag them into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose ‘Copy’ from the Finder’s Edit

menu. Then select a folder and choose ‘Paste’ from the Edit menu.

8) We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the Movies folder.

9) Do not disconnect the USB connector during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your

computer.

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Transferring Photos and Videos: Apple iPad NOTE: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad.

Apple iPad Camera Connection:

For models that are compatible with the iPad, photos and videos can be imported from your digital camera to your iPad by following either one of the options below:

1) Connecting your digital camera to your iPad using an iPad Camera Connector: Plug the Camera Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad, then attach your digital camera using the built-in USB connector to the Camera Connector. NOTE: iPad Camera Connector not included. This may be purchased separately.

2) Using an iPad SD Card Reader: Connect the SD Card Reader to your iPad, then insert your digital camera's SD card into the slot to import photos and videos directly from your camera's SD card. NOTE: iPad SD Card Reader not included. This may be purchased separately.

After you make the connection, your iPad automatically opens the Photos application, which lets you choose which photos and videos to import, then organizes them into albums.

Camcorder Maintenance

The digital camcorder is a delicate device. Please handle your camcorder with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your camcorder to heat sources. Do not use you camcorder in wet or moist conditions.

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Sakar Warranty Card

This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year from the time of purchase.

What Is Not Covered By Warranty:

Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties, tampering, modification or accident.

What To Do When Service Is Required:

When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should include:

1) Copy of original bill of sale

2) A detailed written description of the problem

3) Your return address and telephone number (Daytime)

MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW:

Sakar US Sakar International Attention: Service Department 195 Carter Drive Edison, NJ 08817

Sakar UK/Europe Attention: Service Department 2D, Siskin Parkway East 4020 Middlemarch Business Park Coventry, CV3 4PE

Sakar Australia Return faulty camcorder to the Refund Counter at the store where purchased

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Technical Support

For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals, software and FAQ’s at the website. Can’t find what you are looking for? E-mail us at support@vivitar.com and one of our technical support team

members will answer your questions. For phone support in the US please call 877-397-8200, in the UK call 0800 917 4831, in Australia call 1800-006-614. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit www.vivitar.com for your local toll free number.

Troubleshooting

Q: I have taken photos and selected the “Get Images” button. I get a message that the images were successfully

transferred but the photos do not appear on my computer. What do I do?

First ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter button to take some sample photos and then try downloading them again. With test photos if the camcorder powers off before you upload them to the computer the photos are not stored in the camcorder’s memory. These photos should be uploaded quickly before the camcorder powers off. If the photos are saved to the SD memory card then all the photos should appear.

Q: How do I make sure I don't lose important pictures?

This camcorder requires an SD card for normal use. If the camcorder powers off nothing will happen to the images stored on the SD memory card. We recommend always downloading your photos to your computer as soon as possible to prevent unintentional data loss.

Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images were also deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted?

All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer’s Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.

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