Vivitar 685HD User Manual
DVR 685HD
Mini Digital Sports Camcorder
User Manual
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CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What’s Included ............................................................................................................................ 3
Parts of the Camcorder ................................................................................................................ 4
Initial Camcorder Setup ................................................................................................................ 5
Main Camcorder Modes ............................................................................................................... 9
Camcorder Technical Specifications ........................................................................................... 10
Waterproof Case ......................................................................................................................... 11
Powering On Your Camcorder .................................................................................................... 12
Changing Camcorder Mode ....................................................................................................... 13
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 14
Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 16
Playback Mode ........................................................................................................................... 18
Computer System Requirements ............................................................................................... 21
Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 22
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer .............................................................................. 23
Getting Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer ................................................................ 24
Getting Started! .......................................................................................................................... 25
Transferring Images Manually from the Camcorder to the Computer ......................................... 25
Camcorder Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 27
Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 29
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 30
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Mini Digital Sports Camcorder. Everything you need to take high
definition digital videos and photos is included with your camcorder.
This unique, ultraportable camera design is adapted specifically for this camera and can be used
to capture special moments in many different environments.
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.
NOTE:
Your digital action camcorder supports a Class 4 or higher Micro SD card with a capacity
expansion up to 32GB.
In order to use your digital action camcorder normally, please insert the Micro SD Memory
card before use. Please format the Micro SD Memory Card before first use.
Micro SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
This camcorder is a plug and play device. You can download the pictures and videos
without the software by directly accessing the memory card from your computer. We would
however recommend that you install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software to
enjoy the full Vivitar experience.
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What’s Included
1. Digital Camcorder
with Built-In Lithium Battery
5. Bicycle Mount
6. Helmet Mount
2. USB Cable
7. Helmet Band
3. AV Cable
8. Waterproof Casing
4. Vivitar Experience Installation CD
NOTE:
Built-in Lithium Battery included (not shown).
Micro SD Card not included.
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Parts of the Camcorder
1.
Monochrome LCD Display
6.
Power On/Off Button
2.
MODE Button
7.
Microphone
3.
Lens
8.
USB Interface
4.
RESET
9.
AV Out
5.
Shutter (Photo/Video) Button
10.
Micro SD Memory Card Slot
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Initial Camcorder Setup
Charging
Fully Charged
POWERING THE CAMERA ON
Battery
Make sure the built-in lithium battery has been fully charged before using your camcorder.
To charge the battery using the supplied USB connection cable and your computer follow these
instructions:
1. Power off the camcorder.
2. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB slot on your camcorder.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. (See figure 2)
4. The LCD screen will show ‘ON’.
The battery icons will flicker while charging is in progress. (See figure 3)
5. The full battery icon will display on the LCD when the camera is fully charged.
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Battery Indicator:
Battery Indicator
Description
The battery level is full.
The battery level is half.
When this icon flashes, this indicates that the battery level
is low and the camcorder will then automatically turn off.
Please recharge your camcorder.
Micro SD Memory Card
Make sure a Class 4 or higher Micro SD Memory card has been properly inserted into your
camcorder. A Micro SD Card must be inserted before use. Micro SD Memory card not included.
Installing the Memory Card:
To properly insert the Micro SD Card, follow the instructions below:
1. Power off the camcorder.
2. Open the Micro SD cover.
3. Insert the Micro SD Card into the Micro SD Card slot in the direction as shown above.
4. Gently press the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the
memory card has been inserted correctly.
5. The display screen will show an SD card icon , indicating that the SD card has been
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successfully installed.
Change Camera Mode
6. To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card to release it and pull the card out.
IMPORTANT: Please power the camera off before plugging in or taking out the memory card.
If the card is inserted or removed while the camcorder's power is on, it may damage the card
and/or any recorded data. Always confirm that the power is off before inserting the card into the
camcorder.
Make sure there is room on the Micro SD Memory Card for additional images. If the Micro SD
Memory Card is full, additional images will not be added to the memory card.
Formatting the Memory Card
It is recommended to format the memory card before first use, especially if the card was
previously used with another camera or there is unrecognized data on the card. To format the
card while in capture mode, long press the MODE button.
POWERING ON/POWER OFF/ENERGY SAVE
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Power On:
Press and hold the POWER button, located on top of the camcorder, for 2 seconds to turn on the
camcorder. The screen of the display is activated and the camcorder is powered on.
Power Off:
Press the POWER button once while the camera is idle to shut the camcorder off.
NOTE: When the battery capacity drops to a low level, the battery icon will flash on the display,
indicating that the camcorder requires to be recharged. Please charge the battery. When the
battery icon flickers, the camcorder will shut down automatically.
Auto Screen Off – Energy Save:
When the idle time of the camcorder reaches the automatic screen-off time of 3 minutes, it will
automatically turn off the screen to save power. Press the Power button to reactivate the LCD
screen.
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Main Camcorder Modes
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder.
To take a video, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button to start
recording. A blinking video icon appears on the display screen while the recording is in
progress. To stop recording, press the Shutter button again. The video is automatically
saved to your camcorder’s memory card.
To select the video resolution press the MODE button. ‘LO’ indicates 640 x 480 resolution
and ‘HI’ indicates 1280 x 720 resolution (HD720P).
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your camcorder.
After turning on your camcorder, press the MODE button twice until the Camera icon
appears on the LCD screen.
To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button.
The picture is automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory card.
To select the photo resolution, press the MODE button. ‘LO’ indicates 1.3MP (2048x1536)
resolution and ‘HI’ indicates 5MP (2592x1944 pixels) resolution.
Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your camcorder.
Your captured images can be viewed either on the computer or on your television.
Playback Mode on the Computer: After turning on your camcorder, connect it to your
computer via the supplied USB cable to view the images on your computer.
Playback Mode on the Television: After turning on your camcorder and connecting to the
TV, via the supplied AV cable, the camcorder enters Playback Mode. In Playback Mode,
press the MODE button to scroll through and select the photo or recorded video. After
selecting a video file, press the Shutter button to play and watch the movie on the
television. Press the Shutter button to stop playing the video.
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