Vivitar 32597 User Manual

32597 Digital Camcorder

User‟s Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................ 2

Key Features ............................................................................................................. 2

What your digital camcorder includes ......................................................................... 3

Computer System Requirements for Windows XP ..................................................... 4

Computer System Requirement for Windows Vista .................................................... 4

Computer System Requirements for Macintosh ......................................................... 5

A Quick Look at your Digital Camcorder..................................................................... 6

Preparing Your Camcorder for Use ............................................................................ 7

Inserting an SD Memory Card ................................ .................................................... 9

Maintenance and Care ............................................................................................. 10

Main Icons on the LCD Screen ................................................................................ 11

Digital Camcorder Function Control ......................................................................... 13

Connecting the Camcorder to a TV .......................................................................... 23

Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software............................................ 24

Connect your camcorder to the computer ................................................................ 25

Get photos and videos from your camcorder to your computer ................................ 26

Get started! .............................................................................................................. 27

Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows)........... 28

Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) ......... 29

Sakar Warranty Card ............................................................................................... 30

Technical Support .................................................................................................... 31

Technical Specifications........................................................................................... 32

Trouble Shooting ..................................................................................................... 33

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the 32597 Digital Camcorder. With your camcorder
you can shoot video clips and take individual photos. In addition, a SD
compatible memory card of up to 8GB needs to be inserted for normal use.

Key Features

 3 camcorder modes – Video, Photo and Playback.
 Digital Video resolutions – 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA).
 Digital camera resolution - 640X480 (VGA)
 1.5" LCD Preview Screen
 Limited Internal Memory
 Supports external SD memory card up to 8GB
 Built-in Microphone
 Takes digital photos and videos

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 Vivitar Experience Image Manager software for uploading and managing

photos and videos to or from the most popular photo sharing and social
network websites.

What your digital camcorder includes

 Digital Camcorder
 USB cable
 TV-out cable
 Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD
 Quick Start Guide
 Wrist strap

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Computer System Requirements for Windows XP

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

 Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2
 512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space
 1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution
 16-bit color or higher display adaptor
 CD-ROM Drive
 QuickTime 6 or higher
 Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher
 Windows Media Player 10 or higher

Computer System Requirement for Windows Vista

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

 Windows Vista
 800MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory
 20GB hard drive with at least 15GB of available space

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 Support for Super VGA graphics
 Available USB Interface
 CD-ROM drive
 QuickTime 6 or higher
 Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher

Computer System Requirements for Macintosh

 Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.4.6 or later
 256 MB RAM, 100 MB free disk space
 Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
 QuickTime 6 or higher

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A Quick Look at your Digital Camcorder

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Preparing Your Camcorder for Use

Battery Installation
Your camcorder requires three “AA” batteries (not included). It is recommended that
alkaline batteries be used.

1. Open the battery cover on the bottom of the camcorder.

2. Insert the batteries in accordance with the polarity indicated in the battery
compartment.

3. Close the battery cover.

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Note:

 We strongly recommend downloading your test photos and videos regularly to

your computer in order not to lose them.

 Do not open the battery cover indiscriminately as test photos and video clips in

memory will be lost.

 Do not mix old and new batteries.
 Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium

metal hydride) batteries.

 Remove the batteries from the camcorder when not in use for an extended period

to prevent leakage which may cause damage.

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Inserting an SD Memory Card

An SD memory card is needed for normal use to take photos and videos.

Note:

 This device supports SD cards up to 8GB.
 Limited internal memory is only for test images and videos. Please insert an SD

card for normal use. All the data in the built-in memory will be lost when you
change your batteries or power off your camcorder.

 Formatting will delete all data on the SD Memory Card including protected data.

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 Do not open the battery compartment during formatting as this may damage the

card and render it unusable.

 Be sure to format the card with the camcorder.
 SD memory cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camcorder must not

be used.

Maintenance and Care

Before using the camcorder, please ensure that you read and understand the safety
precautions described below:

• Do not try to open the case of the camcorder or attempt to modify this camcorder in
any way. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service
providers.

• Keep the camcorder away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camcorder
with wet hands. Never use the camcorder in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the
danger of electric shock.

• Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly
recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the

equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.

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Main Icons on the LCD Screen

DV (Video) mode

DSC (Photo) mode

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Playback mode

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Digital Camcorder Function Control

Power on

Press and hold the Power button to turn on your camcorder.
The LCD monitor will light up indicating that your camcorder is ready for use.

Power off

Press and hold the Power button to turn your camcorder off. The camcorder will
switch off.
If the camcorder is not in use or in an operational mode for 60 seconds it will
switch off automatically.

Capturing videos

In order to capture videos (with audio) using your camcorder you need to be in
the DV mode.

In DV mode there are two video resolutions for you to choose from before

capturing your video.

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Press the „Up‟ or „Down‟ button on your camera to select the appropriate resolution:

★★: 640x480 pixels (VGA),

★: 320x240 pixels (QVGA).

1. Switch on the camcorder. The default mode is DV (video) and the DV
icon will appear on the top left corner on the LCD screen.
Alternatively, press the Mode button repeatedly until the DV icon
appears on the LCD.

2. The amount of time remaining to record videos appears on the
bottom right corner of the LCD. The time is calculated per the

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resolution selected and SD card inserted.

3. Hold the camcorder steady or attach the camcorder to a tripod and
use the LCD to focus on the object.

4. Press the Shutter button to begin capturing your video.

5. A red flashing spot will appear next to the DV icon on the LCD
indicating that the capture is in progress.

6. The REC time counter begins to count up thus showing the length of
time for this video being captured.

7. In order to stop the video capture, press the Shutter button again.
The red spot will disappear and the screen will go blank for a second
as the video is saved in AVI format to the SD memory card.

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Note:

 Internal memory will allow you to take a few seconds of test videos.
 Before shooting, you will need to insert an SD card to expand your memory

capacity (see section above for instructions on how to insert SD memory card)

 When the memory is full, a red SD card icon will appear on the LCD

screen.

 Remember to download photos and video files to your computer as often as

possible.

 Poor or inadequate lighting may cause the video capture to fail.

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Taking photos

The image resolution of photos taken with this camcorder is 640x480 pixels.
This resolution is fixed and cannot be altered or changed.
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1. Switch on the camcorder.

2. Press the Mode button to select the DSC mode

3. The DSC icon will appear on the LCD screen.

4. Hold the DV camera steady and use the LCD to focus on the object.

5. Press the Shutter button to take the photo. (There will be a short delay while
the camera saves the photo in JPEG format to memory.)

6. The photo counter on the bottom right on the LCD indicates the amount of
photos that remain to be taken with the existing memory.

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Note:

 You cannot take photos whilst the camcorder is connected to a

computer.

 Download photos and video clips to your computer regularly.
 When the memory is full, a red SD Card icon will appear on the

LCD screen.

Playback mode

1. Switch on the camcorder.

2. Press the Mode button repeatedly until the Playback mode is selected.

3. The number of video clips or photos taken and their sequence appear in

the bottom right hand corner of the LCD.

4. There is a Playback mode for photos where the Playback icon appear on

the top left corner of the LCD

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5. To view photos, press the UP or DOWN button.

6. The photos will appear on the LCD in the sequence that that they are

stored in the memory.

7. This Playback mode can also be used to view your videos.

8. To play back video clips, press the UP or DOWN button and select an

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AVI file. The file sequence number on the bottom right hand corner of
the LCD will display the media on your camcorder in the sequence that
they were captured.

9. Press the Shutter button to play back the video clips with audio in your

camcorder.

10. Press the Shutter button to stop playing.

Note: Photos are saved in JPEG format and Video clips are saved in AVI
format. When there is no file in the memory, a No File icon will appear on

the LCD screen.

Delete Mode

Deleting current Photo or Video file:

1. In Playback mode, select a photo or video you want to delete.

2. Press the Delete button once. A delete icon will appear on the LCD screen:

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3. Press the UP or DOWN button to select to delete or to cancel.

4. Press the Shutter button to confirm your choice.

5. If you selected , the selected image is deleted.

Deleting all Photos and Video files:

1. Press the Mode button to select the Playback mode.

2. Press the Delete button twice. A message will appear on the LCD screen.

3. Press the UP or DOWN button to select to delete all media on your
camera or to cancel.

4. Press the Shutter button to confirm your choice.

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5. If you selected , all the images are deleted.

Format

1. Press the Mode button to select the Playback mode.

2. Press the Delete button three times. A message will appear on the LCD screen .

3. Press the UP or DOWN button to select to format or to cancel.

4. Press the Shutter button to confirm your choice.

Note:

 Format will delete all data in your camcorder‟s memory.
 Please be double sure before you execute this function.
 All delete operations can only be done in Playback mode.

In Playback mode, you can exit by pressing the Delete button repeatedly
without any deletion and formatting.

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Connecting the Camcorder to a TV

Connect the camcorder to the TV via the supplied cable. Power on the TV and then
your camcorder. The camcorder‟s LCD screen turns blank, and picture that
previously appeared on the camcorder `s LCD screen now appear on the TV
screen.

Note:
You cannot enter the TV out mode if your DV has no batteries inserted.

TV out jack
inside!

Connect to TV!

1. Connect the camcorder to a TV via the TV-out cable (supplied). The TV slot is
situated next to the USB slot at the back of the camcorder. Lift up the cover
and insert the cable.

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

3. When the camcorder is set to record, capture or playback mode, you can
preview the subjects you want to record on the TV screen.

4. When the camcorder is set to Playback mode, you can review all the pictures
and videos stored on the SD card inserted in the camcorder n the TV screen.

5. Do not disconnect your TV cable when capturing videos via the TV screen.

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Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software

Warning: Do not plug your camcorder into the computer until the Vivitar

Experience Image Manager software installation is complete.

1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Vivitar Experience
Image Manager will begin to install.

2. 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.

3. On PC only: Let the “Vivitar Experience Image Manager” installer create the

folder to where the program will be installed, and then click “Install”.

4. Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your

computer.

5. Follow all instructions.

6. On PC: Click the “Close” button when the installation is complete.
On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete.

The application automatically opens.

7. If you closed the application, click on the Vivitar Experience Image Manager

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from your desktop icon (PC) or from the Programs or Applications menu on
your computer.

Connect your camcorder to the computer

1. Use the USB cable that came with your camcorder to connect your camcorder

to your computer.

2. Your camcorder will automatically turn on.

3. The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a

few moments until the computer recognizes the device.

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Get photos and videos from your camcorder to your
computer

Do not disconnect the cable 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. Both photos and videos (if you have captured any) will get downloaded.

4. Select your camera model from the device window. If your camcorder is the
only 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 after the import.

8. Click the “Get Images” button to transfer the photos and videos from your
camcorder to your computer.

A media download progress window appears in the middle of the screen
showing the number of media files downloading to your computer. A message
appears when the download is complete.

9. 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, MySpace,
Picasa, Photobucket and YouTube.

 Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to

another.

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 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 the Tour” button on the application`s Home

page.

Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using
Windows)

1. Use the USB cable that came with your camcorder to connect your
camcorder to your computer.

2. A USB icon will appear on the LCD, indicating that your camera is in
Mass Storage Mode.

3. A window appears on your computer with a list of options, select Open folder
to view files and click OK.

4. Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

5. 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.

6. We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures/My Pictures folder
and the videos into the Videos/My Videos folder.

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7. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer
of any files on their way to your computer.

Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using
Macintosh)

1. Use the USB cable that came with your camcorder to connect your
camcorder to your computer.

2. A USB icon will appear on the LCD, indicating that your camcorder is in
Mass Storage Mode.

3. The camcorder‟s device icon appears on the desktop.

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

5. 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.

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

7. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer
of any files on their way to your computer.

Note: After you connect your camcorder to your computer, the camera will remain on
all the while it is plugged into the USB and it won‟t be switched off. On disconnecting the
USB cable the camcorder will automatically switch off.

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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. Your product will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor
for a period of one year.

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

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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 [email protected] and one of our
technical support team members will answer your questions. For phone
support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917

4831. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit
www.vivitar.com for your local toll free number.

USA Sales Office:
195 Carter Drive
Edison, NJ
08817

UK Sales Office:
2D, Siskin Parkway East
4020 Middlemarch Business Park
Coventry, CV3 4PE

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Technical Specifications

Image Sensor

CMOS Sensor

Image Resolution (DSC)

640X480(VGA.)

Video Resolution (DV)

640X480 (VGA) / 320X240 (QVGA)

LCD Display

1.5" LCD preview screen

Internal Memory

Limited 8MB SDRAM for test images only

External Memory

SD card (up to 8GB)

Lens

F 2.8 f=3.0mm

Exposure

Auto

White Balance

Auto

File Format

JPEG ( Still Image) / AVI ( Video)

TV out

YES

Automatic Energy Saving

60 seconds

Microphone

YES

Interface

USB 1.1

Battery

3 x AA(1.5V) / USB 5V

Working Temperature

0-40 ℃

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Trouble Shooting

Relative parts

Symptom

Explanation Solution

Taking a
Video/photo

The DV can‟t take
video/photo after you
press the Shutter button.

 Batteries level is too low. Replace

them with new ones

 The DV is not in Video/Camera

mode. Please set DV

to the correct mode

 Auto Power off. Restart your

device

 The SDRAM or SD card is fully

loaded with files.

Please delete some files or

change a memory card.

Auto power off

The camera powers off
automatically

 The camcorder was not in use for

over 60 seconds/1 minute

 The battery pack is fully

exhausted

Battery pack

The battery pack is quickly
exhausted

 The atmospheric temperature is

too low

 The batteries are completely

dead. Please replace them
with new ones.

DV & battery

The DV or battery is hot

 Using the DV continuously for a

long time

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Photos

The photos are too blurry

 Exposure is not sufficient

Deleting

You can‟t delete the files

 The battery level is too low.

Please replace them with new
ones.

SD card

You can‟t insert the
memory card correctly

 Insert the card in the correct

direction.

This device complies with the part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with instructions
may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
__ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
__ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
__ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
__ Consult the dealer or experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

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